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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Nov 2020, 08:51
Replies: 43
Views: 9,130
Posted By PinkusDickus

I looked at the calendar to be absolutely certain...

I looked at the calendar to be absolutely certain it wasn't April 1st.

Carmody may as well put his head in the stocks, provide endless boxes of eggs and tomatoes, and invite all GA pilots along.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Nov 2018, 06:34
Replies: 28
Views: 5,267
Posted By PinkusDickus

AAL took over YPAD and YPPF and paid not a lot to...

AAL took over YPAD and YPPF and paid not a lot to the Commonwealth. Since then they've made a fortune from both airports in the form of fees and charges, but significantly from real estate...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2018, 03:12
Replies: 113
Views: 43,781
Posted By PinkusDickus

Without looking at the ownership structure, the...

Without looking at the ownership structure, the aircraft may be protected from resale if it's on the Personal Property Securities Register which can be done by the majority owner This means if it's...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Nov 2017, 20:50
Replies: 172
Views: 34,297
Posted By PinkusDickus

I always thought the Greens wanted to take us...

I always thought the Greens wanted to take us back to living standards of centuries past, but Peterc005 has confirmed it.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2017, 04:43
Replies: 1
Views: 1,663
Posted By PinkusDickus

Prerequisite Qualifications: Must be able to...

Prerequisite Qualifications: Must be able to correctly spell "vacancy".
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2017, 08:37
Replies: 271
Views: 170,891
Posted By PinkusDickus

I reckon some of the posters have got lots of egg...

I reckon some of the posters have got lots of egg on their collective faces. the Tim Hamilton I know is/was a commercial pilot with a lot of twin experience, has held management positions with...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Mar 2017, 05:25
Replies: 0
Views: 1,406
Posted By PinkusDickus

Light Aircraft Crash Sydney SW

At least one person has died after a light plane crashed at Oakdale, a semi-rural suburb in Sydney’s south-west.

The two-seater plane crashed near Barkers Lodge Road, Oakdale, about 4.20pm,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Mar 2016, 03:18
Replies: 24
Views: 7,172
Posted By PinkusDickus

CASA Prosecution (pending)

This is not the first time either: Sadri and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [2012] AATA 656 (28 September 2012)...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2015, 06:36
Replies: 26
Views: 6,836
Posted By PinkusDickus

I could be completely wrong, but there won't be...

I could be completely wrong, but there won't be too many flying schools in Jindabine (I'm surprised there's one at all). Google will bring up Jindabine Aero Club/Alpine Aviation and Snowy Aviation. ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2015, 05:21
Replies: 26
Views: 6,836
Posted By PinkusDickus

Teen pilot crash-lands in NSW mountains

News.com.au



It appears he made the most out of a difficult situation.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th May 2015, 00:53
Replies: 71
Views: 30,563
Posted By PinkusDickus

There's eight on the AU register. CASA...

There's eight on the AU register.

CASA Register...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Apr 2015, 07:38
Replies: 1
Views: 3,160
Posted By PinkusDickus

It's a Tough World Out There.

The references below is information freely available in the public domain (if you know where to look).

I've known and dealt with A.P. Morling and Ansir since 1983, and it was with much sadness I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2015, 23:17
Replies: 64
Views: 16,699
Posted By PinkusDickus

I would welcome the opportunity to vote Dick...

I would welcome the opportunity to vote Dick Smith into a Senate spot, but without "gaming the system" as Lambie and Muir et al did, he would not succeed.

Then again, if he did "game the system"...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Apr 2015, 00:31
Replies: 8
Views: 3,477
Posted By PinkusDickus

Before I opened the thread I had some dark...

Before I opened the thread I had some dark thoughts - thankfully I'd jumped to conclusions.

Ben is a great pilot and instructor and a thorough gentleman with an extensive history in aviation and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Apr 2015, 00:15
Replies: 7
Views: 3,828
Posted By PinkusDickus

A little bit of drift, but related to AF and...

A little bit of drift, but related to AF and carrying passengers.

I've done 20+ AF "missions" and my policy was not to carry anybody other than the "patient" and one carer, as a way to stay within...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2015, 21:18
Replies: 4
Views: 2,161
Posted By PinkusDickus

Aldinga Airfield heads to court over EPA licence conditions

Another example of intrusion and intervention by a government department.

From the Adelaide Advertiser:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Dec 2014, 21:24
Replies: 10
Views: 3,181
Posted By PinkusDickus

Was Ron East the CFI at Latrobe Valley in the...

Was Ron East the CFI at Latrobe Valley in the early 60's?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Dec 2014, 01:53
Replies: 30
Views: 6,057
Posted By PinkusDickus

You're welcome (try and) to correct me, but when...

You're welcome (try and) to correct me, but when I flew in to Avalon there was an EASTERN cow paddock AND a WESTERN cow paddock. Perhaps you should read my post and tell me where I'd mentioned rain...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Dec 2014, 00:36
Replies: 30
Views: 6,057
Posted By PinkusDickus

Been twice and wouldn't go again if you paid me...

Been twice and wouldn't go again if you paid me to.

I found it difficult to get in and out with a car (on an exhibitor's pass), and the time I flew there the cow paddock (AKA Avalon West) in use...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Sep 2014, 08:03
Replies: 13
Views: 3,690
Posted By PinkusDickus

The South Pole trip is one of my most memorable...

The South Pole trip is one of my most memorable travel experiences and I've done more than my share of world travel. It was New Years Eve 2001 in First Class with SWMBO, and cost about 4.5K each if...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Feb 2014, 02:59
Replies: 13
Views: 4,532
Posted By PinkusDickus

So was it a Cessna or a Mooney? VH-???

So was it a Cessna or a Mooney? VH-???
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Feb 2014, 04:02
Replies: 13
Views: 2,759
Posted By PinkusDickus

Customs get a hard-on over anything made of wood,...

Customs get a hard-on over anything made of wood, or packed with wooden bearers. I'd guess at the minimum they would require fumigation, and because you'll be a captive audience, be prepared to pay...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jan 2014, 04:48
Replies: 63
Views: 9,742
Posted By PinkusDickus

Sometimes the refuellers get a bit greedy. ...

Sometimes the refuellers get a bit greedy.

It was mid-morning on a Saturday, and the Geraldton Refueller demanded a $50 call-out fee IN CASH to refuel three GA aircraft lined up waiting for him...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Nov 2013, 03:26
Replies: 36
Views: 5,391
Posted By PinkusDickus

And will we see any pictures of the beast?

And will we see any pictures of the beast?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Nov 2013, 00:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,510
Posted By PinkusDickus

Link not working - try this one. ATSB Report...

Link not working - try this one.

ATSB Report (http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2011/aair/ao-2011-102.aspx)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Nov 2013, 03:30
Replies: 18
Views: 2,644
Posted By PinkusDickus

I just renewed my ASIC, having had one since they...

I just renewed my ASIC, having had one since they were first introduced, so that's about 4-5 renewals. What really pi$$es me off is the requirement to re-identify myself every two years. I can...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Oct 2013, 02:20
Replies: 70
Views: 9,927
Posted By PinkusDickus

The government has created a monster that has to...

The government has created a monster that has to be fed. Our argument for their abolition would be countered with the loss of jobs in the administration of issuing ASICs.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Oct 2013, 03:46
Replies: 17
Views: 2,682
Posted By PinkusDickus

I know that earlier this year the CEO of Mooney...

I know that earlier this year the CEO of Mooney wanted to "borrow" a late model glass equipped Mooney Ovation or Acclaim from Australia and fly it to China for use in some type of "display", which...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Sep 2013, 01:26
Replies: 15
Views: 1,980
Posted By PinkusDickus

The PFD is a plain and simple straightforward to...

The PFD is a plain and simple straightforward to transition from steam, but the MFD is a little harder. For my first hard IFR flight I had Garmin 295 as a situational awareness tool, just in case...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Nov 2012, 01:42
Replies: 10
Views: 8,483
Posted By PinkusDickus

Any further details on this accident?

Any further details on this accident?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jun 2012, 09:39
Replies: 657
Views: 217,638
Posted By PinkusDickus

It would appear that Hempel was in contravention...

It would appear that Hempel was in contravention of the Civil Aviation Act 20AB Flying Aircraft without a Licence and in particular Part 1 that states:

"A person must not perform any duty that is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jun 2012, 01:56
Replies: 657
Views: 217,638
Posted By PinkusDickus

I have to agree that CASA have different rules...

I have to agree that CASA have different rules for different people. They were give irrefutable evidence in 2008 concerning deliberate and serious safety breaches by a well known...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th May 2011, 02:38
Replies: 56
Views: 14,621
Posted By PinkusDickus

I can't see this happening myself, unless the...

I can't see this happening myself, unless the Australian taxpayer is asked to contribute. There has to be some advantage other than climate, and geographically YBAS doesn't seem to fit the bill.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th May 2011, 01:16
Replies: 17
Views: 2,196
Posted By PinkusDickus

Look at the NTSB report on the Beech 1900 that...

Look at the NTSB report on the Beech 1900 that crashed shortly after T/O at Charlotte NC. There was a detailed study on standard vs actual Pax weights.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Apr 2011, 05:03
Replies: 37
Views: 15,066
Posted By PinkusDickus

Sunfish, There was a very similar discussion...

Sunfish,

There was a very similar discussion on this topic here (including some input from yourself):
...
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