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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Mar 2015, 03:58
Replies: 174
Views: 39,079
Posted By sleemanj

When will we be demanding all our land public...

When will we be demanding all our land public transport vehicles are dual control, dual driver... just in case one of those drivers decides to do the old untethered vehicular bungy off a mountain or...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Mar 2014, 22:33
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,398,681
Posted By sleemanj

https://www.metabunk.org/threads/mh370-debunked-im...

https://www.metabunk.org/threads/mh370-debunked-image-of-plane-over-andaman-islands-on-mapbox-map.3304/

Below is now debunked, leaving it in place only for future people reading the thread...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Mar 2014, 01:09
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,398,681
Posted By sleemanj

Malaysian jet 'avoided radars in three countries'...

Malaysian jet 'avoided radars in three countries' | Stuff.co.nz (http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/9836664/Malaysian-jet-avoided-radars-in-three-countries)
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Mar 2014, 08:13
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,398,681
Posted By sleemanj

PAX were from many countries. 777's are used by...

PAX were from many countries. 777's are used by many countries. There is a very large incentive on both fronts for many countries to assist in locating the aircraft in order to determine it's fate.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Mar 2014, 06:43
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,398,681
Posted By sleemanj

That is at the extreme of one of the areas. And...

That is at the extreme of one of the areas. And the other area seems a lot more likely.

Given the new last known time is at the extent of endurance, it's probably in the drink, and the Indian...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Feb 2013, 00:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,449
Posted By sleemanj

Shorai's are Lithium Iron (LiFe). I'm not...

Shorai's are Lithium Iron (LiFe).

I'm not sure if I would be all that comfortable to put one in an aircraft personally, there have been some instances of the Shorai batteries failing in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jan 2012, 02:15
Replies: 13
Views: 1,692
Posted By sleemanj

@rayonline If you fail a class 2 (or even if...

@rayonline

If you fail a class 2 (or even if you don't), don't forget about microlights, if you are fit to drive, you should be eligible for a microlight medical declaration.

Don't go thinking...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jan 2012, 22:57
Replies: 13
Views: 1,692
Posted By sleemanj

I can explain the ab-initio to RPL means interim...

I can explain the ab-initio to RPL means interim PPL medical requirement for you...

In order to get an RPL, you must become a student pilot, learn to fly, and get an RPL.

Being a student...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Oct 2011, 21:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,543
Posted By sleemanj

Ian Douglas Sloan Killed In Cessna Crash In...

Ian Douglas Sloan Killed In Cessna Crash In Arrowtown... | Stuff.co.nz (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/5803727/Plane-crash-witnesses-tried-to-help)

Name of deceased has been released, Ian Douglas...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Nov 2010, 01:55
Replies: 60
Views: 10,586
Posted By sleemanj

QF17 to Argentina Turnback

Qantas plane returning mid-flight, dumping fuel | Stuff.co.nz (http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/australia/4346951/Qantas-plane-returning-mid-flight-dumping-fuel)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Nov 2010, 19:39
Replies: 439
Views: 119,039
Posted By sleemanj

http://www.nexternal.com/armynavy/images/silva-dig...

http://www.nexternal.com/armynavy/images/silva-digital-watch-CW2.gif http://healthy-ojas.com/assets/diab/insulin_pump.jpg http://mykentuckyheart.com/images/pictures/pacemaker.jpg

Thankfully common...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Nov 2010, 19:16
Replies: 48
Views: 12,362
Posted By sleemanj

Qantas 747 lands after engine problem |...

Qantas 747 lands after engine problem | Stuff.co.nz (http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/4316380/Qantas-747-lands-after-engine-problem)
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
31st Aug 2010, 09:13
Replies: 0
Views: 417
Posted By sleemanj

RSS "Private Flying" catching ... everything

The last couple of days the Private Flying forum's RSS feed has seemingly been catching new threads from all over the place, they come up as "Also posted in Private Flying".

Very frustrating.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2010, 00:38
Replies: 4
Views: 811
Posted By sleemanj

It can be done See: Freedom Flight ...

It can be done

See: Freedom Flight

Freedom Flight - Google Books...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2010, 08:08
Replies: 15
Views: 10,635
Posted By sleemanj

It looked to me like that was how the BRS was...

It looked to me like that was how the BRS was attached, I don't think it was caught on the fuse, just that's it's natural hang point probably.

As for re-using an aircraft after a chute pull, I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2010, 08:39
Replies: 63
Views: 10,908
Posted By sleemanj

The image of the surviving aircraft I've seen on...

The image of the surviving aircraft I've seen on the news shows it also missing the top half of the engine cowl, possibly it's been removed post landing, but looked more torn off.

I can't find a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2010, 08:22
Replies: 150
Views: 44,169
Posted By sleemanj

Here's John Campbell's piece... Relive the...

Here's John Campbell's piece...

Relive the infamous Pacific Blue flight out of Queenstown - Campbell Live - Video - 3 News...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2010, 06:32
Replies: 150
Views: 44,169
Posted By sleemanj

Sounds like Campbell Live are going the whole hog...

Sounds like Campbell Live are going the whole hog on it tonight, sim re-enactment and account from thought-I-was-going-to-die passenger on this flight. Flight of DEAAAAAAAAATH.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jul 2010, 06:23
Replies: 63
Views: 10,908
Posted By sleemanj

Photo here now... Two dead in Feilding plane...

Photo here now...
Two dead in Feilding plane collision - national | Stuff.co.nz (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3959005/Two-dead-in-Feilding-plane-collision)

don't know if emergency services did...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2010, 21:31
Replies: 50
Views: 7,242
Posted By sleemanj

Clearer image and updates here 'Amazing anyone...

Clearer image and updates here
'Amazing anyone alive' - national | Stuff.co.nz (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3911321/Rescuers-surprised-at-finding-plane-crash-survivors)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2010, 00:36
Replies: 10
Views: 1,501
Posted By sleemanj

Canterbury (Christchurch, or if you can live...

Canterbury (Christchurch, or if you can live outside Christchurch then Rangiora and surrounds), for all the reasons above, fairly good weather, centrally located, active clubs.

Both the Canterbury...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jun 2010, 05:29
Replies: 95
Views: 15,940
Posted By sleemanj

Well they wouldn't do it if it wasn't dangerous...

Well they wouldn't do it if it wasn't dangerous really, would they, that's probably what makes it a buzz for the pilots, I can see that, if I had the skills and money and physical conditioning and......
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2010, 04:52
Replies: 33
Views: 11,933
Posted By sleemanj

Given your age, your eagerness is forgivable ;-) ...

Given your age, your eagerness is forgivable ;-) Perhaps what you don't really have a handle on is really how expensive it is this hobby. And it is that, both expensive and a hobby. Your parents...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2010, 23:48
Replies: 8
Views: 1,225
Posted By sleemanj

Sounds like from the rest of your post that this...

Sounds like from the rest of your post that this is a pretty good price in the UK?

Ouch. It is so expensive to fly "over there", I hope thats in a certified aircraft at least, but even still very...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Apr 2010, 05:21
Replies: 17
Views: 1,817
Posted By sleemanj

Educate don't regulate. We all know that...

Educate don't regulate.

We all know that journos frequently don't get the facts right, so why not a special board "Journo Q&A", each incident can get a thread where the FACTS are put in a way the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2010, 00:28
Replies: 2
Views: 2,066
Posted By sleemanj

Here's the one our microlight club uses... ...

Here's the one our microlight club uses...

NB: I am not a lawyer, and it hasn't been run past one.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2010, 04:24
Replies: 23
Views: 2,541
Posted By sleemanj

Ridiculously cool. The standing record set...

Ridiculously cool.

The standing record set in the "Hacienda Hotel" is pretty amazing, The world record longest flight in a single engine airplane | rnjennison on Xanga...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Mar 2010, 01:57
Replies: 101
Views: 13,672
Posted By sleemanj

Perhaps you are inexperienced, but I'd expect...

Perhaps you are inexperienced, but I'd expect most pilots to understand that taking off and landing are fairly important parts of the whole flying process, it may surprise you to know that these both...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2010, 00:16
Replies: 1
Views: 696
Posted By sleemanj

Comprehensive Trauma Life Support

Had to chuckle, from "The Hindu" newspaper...

The Hindu : Business / Industry : Carver Aviation to purchase 10 CTLS planes for India...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Feb 2010, 22:56
Replies: 12
Views: 1,723
Posted By sleemanj

As the guy who sets prices for a flying club. ...

As the guy who sets prices for a flying club.

If you came to me and said "can I pay less", the only way I wouldn't have a chuckle at your joke is if you said "can I pay less since I will be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Feb 2010, 22:51
Replies: 28
Views: 3,350
Posted By sleemanj

If you are flying for fun, a hobby, then I'd say...

If you are flying for fun, a hobby, then I'd say use recreational aircraft (ultralight, microlight, LSA, whatever you call them there).

But aviation, no matter the breed, is always relatively...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2010, 21:40
Replies: 29
Views: 10,230
Posted By sleemanj

Off topic, but... Many, MANY have done such...

Off topic, but...

Many, MANY have done such trips, including in flexwings.

The book "Freedom Flight" ( Ricky de Agrela, Alan Honeyborne ) is a good read about a world flight undertaken in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Dec 2009, 12:23
Replies: 24
Views: 4,486
Posted By sleemanj

Sure is a lot of money. As a point of...

Sure is a lot of money. As a point of comparison, in New Zealand, RAANZ's total annual fee is $65 ($51 AUD) per member, less than just RAA's employee cost per member.

Admittedly, RAA probably has...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Nov 2009, 05:10
Replies: 42
Views: 10,369
Posted By sleemanj

Yea I'd head to Magenta for gas (after clearing...

Yea I'd head to Magenta for gas (after clearing customs at Tontouta?), it's basically right in Noumea which is not be a bad place to spend a couple of nights before the final leg.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Nov 2009, 05:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,878
Posted By sleemanj

Friends don't let friends fly drunk, at 3am, in a...

Friends don't let friends fly drunk, at 3am, in a thunderstorm, using a microlight.

This accident didn't make sense to me at the time, and doesn't make sense to me now.

Possibly because I'm a...
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