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Search: Posts Made By: Wot No Engines
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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jan 2018, 00:30
Replies: 731
Views: 99,260
Posted By Wot No Engines

I think it's more likely to be bureaucrat ass...

I think it's more likely to be bureaucrat ass covering than anything else - if they devise a system, no matter how complex or unusable and require alerted see and avoid as the primary means of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jan 2018, 23:56
Replies: 731
Views: 99,260
Posted By Wot No Engines

No it's not, but at 22 miles (your example), it's...

No it's not, but at 22 miles (your example), it's just pointless. You're looking at a 45 degree (possibly more) are from Ballarat to the strip, then another 45 degree wedge out of there heading north...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jan 2018, 06:58
Replies: 731
Views: 99,260
Posted By Wot No Engines

Sadly, both CASA and the RAPACs are missing the...

Sadly, both CASA and the RAPACs are missing the obvious, probably because they don't like it - the need to forget radio at all when VFR in G or E (except in the vicinity of a marked airfield).

If...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Apr 2017, 03:04
Replies: 25
Views: 4,490
Posted By Wot No Engines

World wide, most domestic baggage claims are open...

World wide, most domestic baggage claims are open to the public. Many countries also permit non-travellers through security. QF used to permit club members to use their lounges when not flying. In a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2017, 02:30
Replies: 46
Views: 10,247
Posted By Wot No Engines

Wrong approach. Politely ask how full your booked...

Wrong approach. Politely ask how full your booked flight is. If it's full suggest you would agree to be moved to the earlier flight to help out. I have about a 50% success rate with this. The earlier...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Aug 2016, 05:34
Replies: 8
Views: 4,718
Posted By Wot No Engines

Hope they don't mean like this...

Hope they don't mean like this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm6VC5gdaFA) at 0:40
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Aug 2016, 01:30
Replies: 152
Views: 24,312
Posted By Wot No Engines

Punishment after the event will do nothing to...

Punishment after the event will do nothing to prevent this. It just makes people in the industry feel better afterwards - 15 people dies because some idiot insisted on trying to take his bags with...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th May 2008, 00:59
Replies: 46
Views: 3,496
Posted By Wot No Engines

RevMan2 - had a similar incident in Hawaii a few...

RevMan2 - had a similar incident in Hawaii a few years ago.

Had a trapped nerve in my neck and probably shouldn't have been travelling, but I had had to get someone at the hotel to put my socks...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Oct 2006, 00:49
Replies: 51
Views: 14,214
Posted By Wot No Engines

Got the Bose ones a couple of years ago. Now...

Got the Bose ones a couple of years ago.

Now don't travel without at all !

Most important is feature is being able to remove the cable from the headset - which makes sleeping much easier
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Aug 2006, 07:37
Replies: 460
Views: 35,125
Posted By Wot No Engines

No, but those who can avoid travelling will, and...

No, but those who can avoid travelling will, and those who transit through the UK - huge numbers do to get from the US to Europe, Asia and Africa will change to flights going through another hub -...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st Oct 2005, 08:19
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By Wot No Engines

Don't even think about bringing any food into Oz...

Don't even think about bringing any food into Oz - there are bins to dump what you have left from the flight.

As for the medications, if in doubt, declare them and go through the red lane. If not...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st Oct 2005, 08:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,016
Posted By Wot No Engines

To add to the Qantas policy, those with a...

To add to the Qantas policy, those with a domestic Biz class seat but no Qantas Club or OneWorld Emerald or Saphire will NOT get access !

Also, for domestic flights, you don't need to be booked on...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Oct 2005, 02:59
Replies: 22
Views: 2,397
Posted By Wot No Engines

I won't fly Y for more than 8 hours/sector with a...

I won't fly Y for more than 8 hours/sector with a decent break between FINAL. You can just about manage this RTW, but it's painful.

As to paying for business/first, I have. The first time, at the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Sep 2005, 16:12
Replies: 31
Views: 3,511
Posted By Wot No Engines

Like Globaliser, I want a window seat on LH - not...

Like Globaliser, I want a window seat on LH - not to look out, but so I don't have anyone waking me to get out. I always want an Aisle seat for SH as I find them more comfortable when I'm not trying...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st May 2005, 11:43
Replies: 38
Views: 6,598
Posted By Wot No Engines

Oz, sorry to contradict, but Emirates...

Oz,

sorry to contradict, but Emirates upgraded Mrs WNE and myself after pushing back (Business to First).

I have also been upgraded by Qantas on board due to a broken seat and full flight -...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st May 2005, 11:33
Replies: 53
Views: 8,549
Posted By Wot No Engines

6 mile, I take your point, but the moment...

6 mile,

I take your point, but the moment you have a problem with 2 categories, there is NO palatable choice available.

I gave up requesting a special years ago and take my chances, having...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Mar 2005, 07:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,119
Posted By Wot No Engines

Yes, but that means having to use United, which I...

Yes, but that means having to use United, which I will never ever ever do again. I will swim the Pacific first !!
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2004, 04:59
Replies: 68
Views: 9,721
Posted By Wot No Engines

In my own glider (best l/d of 35:1), Longest...

In my own glider (best l/d of 35:1),

Longest time - 5h54m (270km covered)
Longest distance - 520km (in just over 5 hours)
Fastest - 113kph (508km in 4h30m - 4h40m total flying time)

Fastest...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Dec 2004, 04:43
Replies: 54
Views: 7,213
Posted By Wot No Engines

QF Platinum - Probably going to go down to Gold...

QF Platinum - Probably going to go down to Gold for next year - at least I'm not travelling as much - I find the benefits just about make up for the discomfort caused by travelling a lot - how many...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2004, 09:18
Replies: 112
Views: 14,978
Posted By Wot No Engines

IO540, Nice idea, however there is just...

IO540,

Nice idea, however there is just about nowhere in many single seaters it could go safely so as to be clear of all controls, etc - the biggest area would be behind the wing spars towards the...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2004, 03:40
Replies: 112
Views: 14,978
Posted By Wot No Engines

A few observations from one who used to fly...

A few observations from one who used to fly gliders in the UK - now flying both gliders and SEP in Australia.

The licensing requirements for radio use in the UK are very intimidating to someone...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Sep 2004, 05:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,518
Posted By Wot No Engines

Re: Virgin Blue + Qantas domestic They both...

Re: Virgin Blue + Qantas domestic

They both permit a last checkin (hand luggage only) of 15 minutes before departure (30 mins with hold luggage). As it rarely takes more than 2 minutes to queue...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jul 2004, 10:25
Replies: 12
Views: 994
Posted By Wot No Engines

Sorry, the only thing that will make SYD-LAX more...

Sorry, the only thing that will make SYD-LAX more bearable is to knock out LAX.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jul 2004, 09:22
Replies: 11
Views: 1,087
Posted By Wot No Engines

bealine, Funny, Mrs WNE is currently...

bealine,



Funny, Mrs WNE is currently back in the UK on an E ticket.

Flights were Sydney - Tokyo (Qantas), Tokyo - London (BA)
return is London - Bangkok (Qantas) and Bangkok - Sydney...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jul 2004, 09:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,627
Posted By Wot No Engines

Or compromise - pay the extra for the return...

Or compromise - pay the extra for the return flight if it's overnight - the small amount of extra space is just enough to get a reasonable sleep.

If on airmiles / points, then WT+ is only 25%...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Jun 2004, 06:59
Replies: 41
Views: 5,496
Posted By Wot No Engines

2 comments here. First, the requirements are...

2 comments here.

First, the requirements are NOT clear.


This can be read 2 ways. First, as intended, it requires a photo driving license. Second, it equally means a non-photo driving license...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2004, 23:55
Replies: 28
Views: 8,071
Posted By Wot No Engines

You could also try the technique I used to use...

You could also try the technique I used to use navigating a rally car - club stuff based on a 1:50000 os map. I've also seen this suggested for aviation, but can't remember where.

It involves...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Jun 2004, 23:29
Replies: 34
Views: 2,755
Posted By Wot No Engines

Ok, so T5 will solve the problem (although not...

Ok, so T5 will solve the problem (although not completely by the sounds of it), however, reviewing schedules could help !!!

Given that almost all long haul arrive between 6 and 7am, why not look...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2004, 21:59
Replies: 34
Views: 2,302
Posted By Wot No Engines

Advice from down under is that although my...

Advice from down under is that although my medical from here is valid for move than 2 years, I can only use it during the 1st 2 years of validity in Europe.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Apr 2004, 01:07
Replies: 44
Views: 6,886
Posted By Wot No Engines

Let's get this back on track. The orrigional...

Let's get this back on track.

The orrigional story was written by someone who is used to a LoCo (Virgin Blue) offering a 1/2 hourly service from Sydney to Melbourne with a 1/2 hour check in,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2004, 20:32
Replies: 4
Views: 705
Posted By Wot No Engines

US Security

Just retunrd from a RTW trip and had a rather unpleasant and surprising experience at LAX.

Unpleasant as we almost missed connection due to delays at immigration (flight from Brazil just ahead of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2004, 20:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,179
Posted By Wot No Engines

Been amazed at what security have let through...

Been amazed at what security have let through with no questions, especially in the US.

Flights last year from UK via US to OZ, carrying emergency parachute, GPS, Glider flight logger, Handheld...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2004, 19:51
Replies: 35
Views: 4,461
Posted By Wot No Engines

Don't forget that seat pitch is not the same as...

Don't forget that seat pitch is not the same as leg room.

Unfortunately, none of the guides indicate how much leg room you can expect. Some Airlines with a 34" pitch have less than others with a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2004, 18:53
Replies: 18
Views: 2,224
Posted By Wot No Engines

Get yourself along to a flying club and have a...

Get yourself along to a flying club and have a few lessons. The things that always used to concern me were:

Not being able to see in front
Sudden changes in noise
A feeling of falling

All...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Feb 2004, 06:08
Replies: 14
Views: 2,433
Posted By Wot No Engines

The biggest problem is not what is or is not...

The biggest problem is not what is or is not permitted, but the consistancy with which the rules are applied and the over zealous approach taken by some so called security agents.

I have had many...
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