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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2019, 08:31
Replies: 85
Views: 42,209
Posted By dhavillandpilot

When Embraer first decided on the Banderainte,...

When Embraer first decided on the Banderainte, what is not commonly know was they got hold on a heron from TAS and reverse engineered it into a Bandit.

Just look at the wing to fuselage attachment...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2019, 04:54
Replies: 9
Views: 3,121
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Cec Sly RIP

Many of the older pilots here will fondly remember doing their licence tests with Cec Sly..... Examiner of Airmen with the DCA/CASA. A bloody good bloke and a real ‘Aviator’ when that meant someone...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Apr 2019, 02:48
Replies: 11
Views: 3,757
Posted By dhavillandpilot

In my case the letter stated pay $1,000 now and...

In my case the letter stated pay $1,000 now and no court proceedings alternatively go to court and get a $10,000 fine.

Not what I'd call equitable or fair, but hey you cannot Buck city hall unless...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Apr 2019, 05:47
Replies: 11
Views: 3,757
Posted By dhavillandpilot

I coped at $1,000 for mis using one word in an...

I coped at $1,000 for mis using one word in an ad, (my instead of the) even though my lawyers said it was ridiculous
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Apr 2019, 03:41
Replies: 12
Views: 1,697
Posted By dhavillandpilot

I thoroughly agree with you. But the problem is...

I thoroughly agree with you. But the problem is that we would need a senior polititian that has both an interest in aviation and its history and is statesman enough to see the national benefit.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Mar 2019, 07:49
Replies: 98
Views: 133,573
Posted By dhavillandpilot

They say those that don't learn from history are...

They say those that don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

we should all re visit the Dhavilland Comet saga. The parallels are truly there between the DH106 and Boeing 737 Max
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Mar 2019, 21:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,292
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Of course, that's the prime industrial land...

Of course, that's the prime industrial land allegedly contaminated with ??????
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Mar 2019, 08:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,292
Posted By dhavillandpilot

BANKSTOWN AVIATION MUSEUM

Saw on Facebook that the museum at Bankstown is finally going.

i believe their hangar was one of Smithys, an item that should have heritage listing.

So Bankstown Airport strikes again, with the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Feb 2019, 12:34
Replies: 17
Views: 3,529
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Oz runways

Oz runways
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Feb 2019, 04:41
Replies: 179
Views: 54,857
Posted By dhavillandpilot

I'd have thought Bob Katter would be the most...

I'd have thought Bob Katter would be the most obvious one to put a disallow motion
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jan 2019, 04:47
Replies: 23
Views: 7,139
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Thanks Zanzibar for confirming what I said re...

Thanks Zanzibar for confirming what I said re paper work requirements.

Having done several UK to Australia flights the one thing I've learnt over all these going thru some not so nice countries is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jan 2019, 05:21
Replies: 23
Views: 7,139
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Having read all the "experts" here, and having...

Having read all the "experts" here, and having flown GA INternational for the last 30 years, the most logical answer to your original question is simply ring ABF on Norfolk and ask them what they...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Dec 2018, 05:02
Replies: 23
Views: 7,139
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Guptar, No such luck if you are going direct...

Guptar,

No such luck if you are going direct you need to depart from a customs airport.

I'd suggest if you want to go from your Ballina departure then call in at Lord Howe and clear customs...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2018, 10:02
Replies: 2
Views: 2,154
Posted By dhavillandpilot

No more Avgas

ive just heard from a mate in the U.K. Mike Gray from White Rose Clearance

Tjere is no more Avgas at Christmas Island, Kirabati and Pago Pago US Samoa

Could mean the end of ferrying across the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Aug 2018, 08:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,784
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Sure members such as sunfish and leadsled would...

Sure members such as sunfish and leadsled would remember the Goulburn street office.
Parking was easy at the council car park down the road.

clearly remember being called for a one on one...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jul 2018, 10:34
Replies: 10
Views: 4,191
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Simple refuse to carry the councillors on any...

Simple refuse to carry the councillors on any flight. They just have to say they are a danger to air safety. After all CASA and the minister would have to agree.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jul 2018, 05:55
Replies: 54
Views: 14,788
Posted By dhavillandpilot

OPTING OUT OF MEDICAL RECORDS

I'm amazed with all the paranoia that goes on this site, this topic hasn't been raised.

From today you have three months to opt out of having your medical records accessible by any medical...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jul 2018, 06:43
Replies: 503
Views: 344,673
Posted By dhavillandpilot

My dad use to fly the CV 240's for...

My dad use to fly the CV 240's for Butlers/Airlines of NSW.

Before that the Airspeed Ambassador.

He always said the Convair would kill him whilst the Ambassador would get him home.

He...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jul 2018, 06:17
Replies: 39
Views: 6,508
Posted By dhavillandpilot

I still have the dark green one issued by the...

I still have the dark green one issued by the Department of Civil Aviation, it even has Miss Giltraps signature for my PPL and various endorsements.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jul 2018, 07:03
Replies: 34
Views: 4,680
Posted By dhavillandpilot

God, 35 years ago I organised an air race/...

God,

35 years ago I organised an air race/ Nav trial with 254 aircraft competiting. The then dept gave us both guidance and active assistance in organising it.

The race had around 1,000 people...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Jul 2018, 08:53
Replies: 10
Views: 4,420
Posted By dhavillandpilot

VH ABH is a great aircraft. I did my initial twin...

VH ABH is a great aircraft. I did my initial twin initial tail wheel when it was VH ASV with a total time of just 125 hours

Always remember we use to have someone outside with a fire extinguisher...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jun 2018, 22:58
Replies: 10
Views: 2,884
Posted By dhavillandpilot

I think you will find Nigel's aircraft is a...

I think you will find Nigel's aircraft is a piston shrike 500S

not a turbine
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jun 2018, 09:25
Replies: 6
Views: 3,153
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Yes it costs me $80 a day at YSBK yet go to YSCN...

Yes it costs me $80 a day at YSBK yet go to YSCN and it's $9

same owner go figure
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jun 2018, 07:00
Replies: 10
Views: 2,884
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Not sure GAM does outside endorsements, when I...

Not sure GAM does outside endorsements, when I wanted to do a piston commander endorsement I had to go to Hobart.

Problem is do you have access to an aircraft? If not I suspect that will be the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd May 2018, 11:18
Replies: 12
Views: 2,003
Posted By dhavillandpilot

If you fly on Rex say from Parkes to Sydney, you...

If you fly on Rex say from Parkes to Sydney, you don't go thru security screening at Parkes. When you land Sydney you exit directly to the non secure area. so what's the problem?

It's all about...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th May 2018, 01:49
Replies: 56
Views: 23,520
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Square 7700 the one that comes to mind is...

Square 7700

the one that comes to mind is the metro at Tamworth doing EFATO .
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st May 2018, 07:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,608
Posted By dhavillandpilot

All well stated and clear and I would absolutely...

All well stated and clear and I would absolutely support it in what ever way I could. BUT the pollies aren't interested unless their livelihoods ie seats are in jepody.

if a small group of very...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Apr 2018, 00:04
Replies: 69
Views: 12,968
Posted By dhavillandpilot

If you want to create change everybody should...

If you want to create change everybody should read today's Australian page 5 headed "Back paddling ensures kayaker so stay afloat".

It is a lesson in how McCormack's department backed down under a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Apr 2018, 00:54
Replies: 32
Views: 4,417
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Sunfish is right. The only thing a politican is...

Sunfish is right. The only thing a politican is interested in is self, and remaining in power. Sling mud and it will stick.

Hit them with loss of votes and I the case of the Liberals - losing...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Apr 2018, 04:54
Replies: 32
Views: 4,417
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Happy to contribute to the election fund. ...

Happy to contribute to the election fund.

But I'll bet the NATs will promise the world to stop an aviation candidate from running.

You will need to see action in the next 3months otherwise all...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Apr 2018, 01:22
Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Someone with very deep pockets

Someone with very deep pockets
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Apr 2018, 06:22
Replies: 36
Views: 11,302
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Not aBeech 18. It was a Lockheed 10A VH UZO and...

Not aBeech 18. It was a Lockheed 10A VH UZO and was an original Ansett aircraft

It looked very sad with flat tyres and its nose to the fence.

Looks totally different now as it has been...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Apr 2018, 01:37
Replies: 36
Views: 11,302
Posted By dhavillandpilot

Bankstown History and Nostalgia

In the miscellaneous forums is a section on Luton Airport with reminiscences of its history and people. I thought rather than this forum degenerating into the usual slanging matches a section...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Apr 2018, 13:04
Replies: 299
Views: 36,067
Posted By dhavillandpilot

This thread has some interesting theories and...

This thread has some interesting theories and pontification a from so called experts: mostly flying other people's aircraft.

We operate an aircraft with GTISO 520 engines. Our SOPs are simple 55%...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Apr 2018, 00:49
Replies: 45
Views: 11,001
Posted By dhavillandpilot

The Oaks 854m And the other is Wedderburn...

The Oaks 854m

And the other is Wedderburn 950M 17/35
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