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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Nov 2013, 07:39
Replies: 95
Views: 30,783
Posted By lostwingnut

Senate Inquiry

Here is a link with some details on the upcoming enquiry Aviation regulation back under the microscope | Pro Aviation (http://proaviation.com.au/news/?p=1756)


GedSteet, just to correct some of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jun 2013, 10:20
Replies: 95
Views: 30,783
Posted By lostwingnut

Corruption is Serious Stuff

Those are some serious allegations coming from Mr Entsch, how far can you push parliamentary privilege? I hope there is some form of follow up.

Real shame the mainstream media has not pick up on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Apr 2013, 15:07
Replies: 2
Views: 1,458
Posted By lostwingnut

Money Wasted by CASA

Catching up on some reading I came across this line;

Reference: Senate Estimates Committees - In Case You Missed It - Liberal Party of Australia...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Mar 2013, 13:59
Replies: 43
Views: 11,901
Posted By lostwingnut

601, I don't follow the reference? Can you...

601, I don't follow the reference? Can you elaborate?



Tankengine, Can you point me to where I can find this in regs, that way I can quote it next time I run into CASA.


BTW I am not being...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Mar 2013, 10:09
Replies: 43
Views: 11,901
Posted By lostwingnut

In the strictest terms (and according to a number...

In the strictest terms (and according to a number of CASA FOI's and AWI's) anything that is not 100% completely in it's original serviceable state has to be endorsed on the MR. This includes a ripped...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2013, 09:21
Replies: 234
Views: 46,673
Posted By lostwingnut

I've been told that a large part of the fleet is...

I've been told that a large part of the fleet is still flying, other operators around Australia apparently jumped at the opportunity to use the aircraft.

It has been mentioned here on Pprune a few...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Mar 2013, 23:17
Replies: 234
Views: 46,673
Posted By lostwingnut

Warren Entsch has Slammed CASA

This is interesting:

CASA must answer to their actions, says Entsch > Warren Entsch MP...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Mar 2013, 03:10
Replies: 234
Views: 46,673
Posted By lostwingnut

Oh, wait a minute, paragraph 15 suggest that Mr...

Oh, wait a minute, paragraph 15 suggest that Mr Richardson failed to endorse the MR after he discovered a defect on an aircraft, as a result another pilot who wasn't aware of the defect then flew...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2013, 10:53
Replies: 234
Views: 46,673
Posted By lostwingnut

Following on from the above comment by That Guy,...

Following on from the above comment by That Guy, I heard from a few sources that CASA Darwin's office even commended the Barrier operation and aircraft standards.

Apparently the Cairns FOI sent...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Feb 2013, 11:56
Replies: 45
Views: 14,229
Posted By lostwingnut

Bargains!

Wow $1000 for a 310! Even a complete wreck would have to be worth more than that, just an intact panel, cowl or even a seat or piece if interior trim would have to come close.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Feb 2013, 11:48
Replies: 234
Views: 46,673
Posted By lostwingnut

Now what happens?

Ok, so I have to get this clear, from what I understand the following happened:

15th February: CASA and Barrier meet in Federal Court, CASA asks for a 28 day extension of the grounding and gets...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Feb 2013, 12:22
Replies: 234
Views: 46,673
Posted By lostwingnut

Sometimes it's easier to go out and have a beer with some of the pilots!

Visited Darwin over the weekend and had a beer with a couple pilots, asked the same questions I'm sure everyone else has asked. I will highlight one of the NCN's I was told about below (and I'm sure...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Dec 2012, 11:21
Replies: 396
Views: 90,334
Posted By lostwingnut

Wasn't there an audit back in April or May this...

Wasn't there an audit back in April or May this year?
Thats a good solid seven months ago!

This all seems a bit odd, why would CASA wait so long?


Seems like someone is playing games...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2012, 12:53
Replies: 48
Views: 6,656
Posted By lostwingnut

Back on Topic

The DC's mentioned above (page 1) are roughly $200. They are ok, but not great for anything over an hour or two, as pilot's we get used to headsets, but passengers do seem to struggle a bit.

I've...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Apr 2011, 05:32
Replies: 12
Views: 3,238
Posted By lostwingnut

Awesome PyroTek, I got it now also as the fourth...

Awesome PyroTek, I got it now also as the fourth result down.

It sure wasn't coming up this morning, maybe a sign that CASA does follow this forum and quickly fixed the error in their search...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Apr 2011, 13:17
Replies: 12
Views: 3,238
Posted By lostwingnut

Valid Question, Stupid Responses

Sometimes it so hard to get a serious response on here - occasionally a funny one though, but it was a valid enough questions.

Just tried it myself, even tried searching 'Queensland and Northern...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Apr 2011, 22:17
Replies: 78
Views: 27,023
Posted By lostwingnut

Excuses

Best pilot excuse ".... due weather", applies to anything including off track or blasting through altitude.

A honest ATC moment a couple years ago:
ATC: Standby
12 minutes later
ABC: Darwin...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Nov 2010, 21:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,198
Posted By lostwingnut

Interesting

Morning Sunfish,

I will have to look up Francis Fukuyamas book, sounds like an interesting read.

There are many great and trustworthy people in aviation. But like every other industry there is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Oct 2009, 12:07
Replies: 54
Views: 7,056
Posted By lostwingnut

Coin

KRviator

First year or years is spent in places such as the Kimberly or Arnhem Land, if your lucky enough to be full time then your looking at anywhere from $25k to $34k per year, if your casual...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Oct 2009, 13:37
Replies: 54
Views: 7,056
Posted By lostwingnut

Online Petition

An online petition is a great start.

You would have to target the relatively secure midfield GA pilots.
By this I mean not the 200 hour fresh CPL's lining up in Jabiru to get their first job,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Oct 2009, 08:29
Replies: 54
Views: 7,056
Posted By lostwingnut

Part of the problem is a weak union - AFAP. ...

Part of the problem is a weak union - AFAP.

As a GA pilot you are not represented at all, as an airline pilot you get lost in the system. The only real way to get improved conditions is to band...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Oct 2009, 03:10
Replies: 54
Views: 7,056
Posted By lostwingnut

Pilot's on Food Stamps

Afternoon all,

Might be old, but it was new for me. An interesting read, about time the general public became aware of what pilot's have to put up with.

Mike's Blog #1: 'Pilots on Food Stamps'...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Oct 2009, 13:11
Replies: 12
Views: 1,407
Posted By lostwingnut

Might be a Lance at MKT, best to turn up in...

Might be a Lance at MKT, best to turn up in person with a carton or two.
Might also be an aircraft in Bachelor.

Could also try some of the Darwin and Broome based maintenance companies, many of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Oct 2009, 12:50
Replies: 323
Views: 86,649
Posted By lostwingnut

Where about's did you order them? I'm kinda...

Where about's did you order them?

I'm kinda in the market for a new headset, the old DC's are heading towards 8 years. Will be happy to get 10 years, but if something good and at a fantastic price...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Sep 2009, 06:00
Replies: 12
Views: 7,069
Posted By lostwingnut

Other Companies in Darwin

Other companies up in Darwin are;
- Air Frontier
- Aviate Darwin
- Barrier Air Charter
- CSG
- Direct Air
- Vincent

From memory
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Apr 2009, 08:52
Replies: 94
Views: 16,878
Posted By lostwingnut

Bring On Winter

Well, bring on winter.

Here is a mission for anyone.

Picture a good old winter in in Canberra or Melbourne. Go visit your local CASA office, and count the number of people you see walking...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Mar 2008, 06:30
Replies: 100
Views: 7,551
Posted By lostwingnut

I will remember that one Stationair - Classic :D

I will remember that one Stationair - Classic :D
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Mar 2008, 06:28
Replies: 62
Views: 8,740
Posted By lostwingnut

Sounds like fun! Where did you find this...

Sounds like fun!

Where did you find this news article?
Be interesting to find out who wrote it, where it came from.

It will also be worth finding out what aircraft are involved. Although...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Mar 2008, 21:44
Replies: 13
Views: 1,776
Posted By lostwingnut

Wait..... Someone lost a B52 with the call...

Wait.....

Someone lost a B52 with the call sight DEATH 22!

I'm going to work today with a helmet on.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Mar 2008, 13:13
Replies: 112
Views: 15,811
Posted By lostwingnut

Garmin GPS Map 96! It floats, is drop proof,...

Garmin GPS Map 96!
It floats, is drop proof, doesn't mind being left on the dash in the hot sun. I can't seem to destroy the thing :)

Are the newer Garmin models as resistant to GA pilot abuse?...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Mar 2008, 10:31
Replies: 323
Views: 86,649
Posted By lostwingnut

I have an old set of DC's, were given to me 6...

I have an old set of DC's, were given to me 6 years ago. Still work, only just bought a headset bag. Don't even know what type they are, they just work. They have been dropped countless times,...
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