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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jan 2019, 13:08
Replies: 8
Views: 2,307
Posted By downunderscouser

Cost effective BFR

Hi,
I haven't flown since 2011 and want to get back in the air but unfortunately have a limited budget. Can anyone recommend the most cost effective way of getting a BFR? I reckon I'd be a bit...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Aug 2017, 03:41
Replies: 10
Views: 5,948
Posted By downunderscouser

The crew may not have fared too well after the...

The crew may not have fared too well after the event but the aircraft got back in the air and ended up flying for Iran air before finishing life as N832FT for Polar Air cargo until it was scrapped in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2017, 06:50
Replies: 7
Views: 5,814
Posted By downunderscouser

Yeah I agree but I know I have to catch up on a...

Yeah I agree but I know I have to catch up on a lot of changes, airspace and procedures etc. I bet a lot has changed since 2011.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2017, 06:09
Replies: 7
Views: 5,814
Posted By downunderscouser

Yeah but no Pipers or Cessnas. I want to fly...

Yeah but no Pipers or Cessnas. I want to fly what I am used to at this point.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2017, 04:56
Replies: 7
Views: 5,814
Posted By downunderscouser

AFR on a limited budget

Hi,

I haven't been flying in a few years and want to get back in the air. I'm a PPL holder who was hour building towards CPL when reality started biting and I had to spend money on other things...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Sep 2011, 01:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,862
Posted By downunderscouser

YMMB Class D approaches

Hi,

I am wondering if anyone can answer a question:

When approaching Essendon (Class D) for landing you are cleared visual approach, yet at Moorabbin after the switch to Class D they do not...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2011, 08:52
Replies: 1
Views: 792
Posted By downunderscouser

jet trainer over Richmond, Melbourne?

Hi,

I saw some kind of single engine jet trainer flying north west over richmond station today, looked something like a BAe Strikemaster or similar i.e. it had no sweep back to the wings.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th May 2010, 02:46
Replies: 466
Views: 132,377
Posted By downunderscouser

Nothing new in that report really, looks like a...

Nothing new in that report really, looks like a long wait till the investigation is completed...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Apr 2010, 05:55
Replies: 466
Views: 132,377
Posted By downunderscouser

I am trying to understand something here... how...

I am trying to understand something here... how would autofeather kick in if the engine has not actually failed? I am under the impression from talking to ex Air North pilots that the 'dead' engine...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Apr 2010, 01:36
Replies: 38
Views: 6,273
Posted By downunderscouser

Who really cares about dual hours? I'm currently...

Who really cares about dual hours? I'm currently trying to build up command hours. I have more than enough dual hours right now.

In the end when you go for jobs they are interested in command...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Apr 2010, 00:26
Replies: 38
Views: 6,273
Posted By downunderscouser

Royal Vic Aero Club introducing mandatory 90 day checks

I've been somewhat discusted to find out that in a day and age when the cost of flight training is already a struggle to afford RVAC are introducing a new requirement in order to hire an airplane.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2010, 05:36
Replies: 466
Views: 132,377
Posted By downunderscouser

I was trained by the PIC, such a great guy and an...

I was trained by the PIC, such a great guy and an absolute professional.
Forum: Tech Log
11th Feb 2009, 02:42
Replies: 4
Views: 3,999
Posted By downunderscouser

B747-400 Performance manual

Hi,

Anyone know where I can find one of these as a pdf?

I have found a B747-441 Air Nz Operations Manual (systems etc) but what I am looking for is the performance manual.

Cheers
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Feb 2009, 03:29
Replies: 24
Views: 3,022
Posted By downunderscouser

Is it still the case that VATSIM does not work on...

Is it still the case that VATSIM does not work on FSX?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Feb 2009, 01:07
Replies: 24
Views: 3,022
Posted By downunderscouser

I used to use VATSIM but got fed up of the fact...

I used to use VATSIM but got fed up of the fact that you would find one controller online and then empty airspace the rest of the journey. Does not make it very believable.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jan 2009, 00:26
Replies: 35
Views: 5,284
Posted By downunderscouser

As far as i am told by CASA Avmed I do not meet...

As far as i am told by CASA Avmed I do not meet the ICAO requirements ergo i cannot fly internationally on my medical.

I have seen many responses from people saying they have careers in the...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jan 2009, 00:17
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,059,542
Posted By downunderscouser

I was under the impression most birds are only...

I was under the impression most birds are only day VFR ;) most don't fly at night or in cloud. The occasional owl or predatory bird might fly at night.

You rarely see common species of birds...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jan 2009, 14:45
Replies: 4
Views: 9,719
Posted By downunderscouser

anywhere online I can find those from?

anywhere online I can find those from?
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jan 2009, 13:24
Replies: 4
Views: 9,719
Posted By downunderscouser

747-400 cheat sheet usage for V-speed and derate calcs

hi,

I am trying to understand the 747 takeoff data cheat sheet and am somewhat unsure of it's usage.

The cheat sheet is from b747400.com, http://b747400.com/pdf/told.pdf

I understand much...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jan 2009, 00:56
Replies: 56
Views: 19,132
Posted By downunderscouser

Slight thread drift but is Bruce Dickinson still...

Slight thread drift but is Bruce Dickinson still flying for Astraeus?

If he is hope all this doesn't affect him.

(yes, Iron Maiden fan and huge admirer of Brucey).
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Nov 2008, 23:13
Replies: 32
Views: 4,408
Posted By downunderscouser

As an RVAC long time member I can say I have...

As an RVAC long time member I can say I have never had an issue with a plane I have hired in the almost 6 years I have been with them. The instructors are mostly top notch (with one or two notable...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Nov 2008, 02:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,406
Posted By downunderscouser

I am with Royal Vic Aero Club at Moorabbin,...

I am with Royal Vic Aero Club at Moorabbin, Warrior works out about the same as the price you had.

however I am not going to be flying for a while due a clutch replacement on my BMW which the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Nov 2008, 05:30
Replies: 10
Views: 1,406
Posted By downunderscouser

Sounds interesting, I am also hour building and...

Sounds interesting, I am also hour building and have no serious xmas plans either...

Echo of earlier post - what are you flying in, what rate per hour?

What club are you hiring from/departure...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Oct 2008, 02:19
Replies: 25
Views: 2,634
Posted By downunderscouser

I'm of the belief that a glide approach should...

I'm of the belief that a glide approach should only be undertaken when there is no traffic ahead of you in the circuit that you would meet if you turned early base. Ie not on base ahead and not on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Oct 2008, 01:25
Replies: 8
Views: 922
Posted By downunderscouser

Sorry off topic but just curious if your location...

Sorry off topic but just curious if your location LPL is Liverpool John Lennon Airport?

Are you from Liverpool?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Sep 2008, 04:31
Replies: 13
Views: 6,837
Posted By downunderscouser

I'm from the UK. I have O level passes in...

I'm from the UK.

I have O level passes in maths and english along with a diploma in electrical engineering which included high level engineering maths .

Now I am of the impression that a YR 12...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Sep 2008, 03:19
Replies: 35
Views: 5,284
Posted By downunderscouser

I can only say what CASA have told me and what...

I can only say what CASA have told me and what Qantas have confirmed for me.

The medical officer for Qantas also said I should keep my eye on things in the future, said in a way that sounded like...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Sep 2008, 04:33
Replies: 10
Views: 2,475
Posted By downunderscouser

Todd Kelly uses Bini's for his flight training ...

Todd Kelly uses Bini's for his flight training

I am with RVAC personally but am considering looking at alternatives...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Sep 2008, 03:34
Replies: 35
Views: 5,284
Posted By downunderscouser

Good News!

CASA called me back and confirmed I CAN hold ATPL as a monocular pilot.

It is colour blindness that prevents you holding ATPL.

I have started wearing the patch again - gives me really bad...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2008, 04:50
Replies: 35
Views: 5,284
Posted By downunderscouser

In the end though, if I can't get an unrestricted...

In the end though, if I can't get an unrestricted class 1, I can't fly internationally by LAW, right?

so airlines will not touch me for that reason alone... and if I can't get an ATPL then I can...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Sep 2008, 14:52
Replies: 35
Views: 5,284
Posted By downunderscouser

I spoke to someone from CASA licensing/medicals...

I spoke to someone from CASA licensing/medicals earlier on the phone, albeit an office person not a specialist.

They told me that I cannot get an ATPL with this restriction.

I find that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Sep 2008, 05:57
Replies: 35
Views: 5,284
Posted By downunderscouser

I'm not the businessman/entrepeneur type. My IT...

I'm not the businessman/entrepeneur type. My IT skill set is not really one I could really turn into a business that would require a plane for any purpose. Besides I have ambition to fly something...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Sep 2008, 05:22
Replies: 35
Views: 5,284
Posted By downunderscouser

FTDK: I'd prefer people to only make statements...

FTDK: I'd prefer people to only make statements like that if they have actual knowledge of a company's policy. I have known many times I have listened to people without direct knowledge and listened...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Sep 2008, 04:50
Replies: 35
Views: 5,284
Posted By downunderscouser

actually that IT job is contracting, and...

actually that IT job is contracting, and unfortunately only for one more week until i find the next one :)

I couldn't find a suitable contact number on the Virgin Blue website, and I emailed...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Sep 2008, 04:15
Replies: 35
Views: 5,284
Posted By downunderscouser

Ideally I would like to hear from people in...

Ideally I would like to hear from people in Virgin Blue or Qantaslink or similar domestic carriers who might know that company's policy towards restricted class 1 holders.

Has anyone else had a...
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