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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2005, 20:57
Replies: 54
Views: 4,814
Posted By Dibble&Grub

There are repeated mentions of how expensive air...

There are repeated mentions of how expensive air travel is (in terms of fuel used). However these comments somewhat miss the mark - which is:

Take a medium size family car :

10 kms / Litre...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jan 2005, 21:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,215
Posted By Dibble&Grub

The 'cling film wrap' to save the paintwork is a...

The 'cling film wrap' to save the paintwork is a neat idea. I tried it on the jeep, but it flapped about and came off above 50kts - must ask them what they are using; or is this thing slower than it...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th Oct 2004, 06:34
Replies: 2
Views: 996
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Well one of the first things the new CEO did when...

Well one of the first things the new CEO did when replacing that actor fellow with the bad hair (piece) was to award himself a few share options. Just a few mind - you wouldn't want to be seen as...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Sep 2004, 21:22
Replies: 6
Views: 2,265
Posted By Dibble&Grub

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/imagegallery/store/...

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/imagegallery/store/phpXD5iNS.jpg

The Real Boss of SIA Speaks again :

SINGAPORE: Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has expressed relief that the Air Line Pilots...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Sep 2004, 02:19
Replies: 31
Views: 23,407
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Assuming that the cowl has gone over the back and...

Assuming that the cowl has gone over the back and not down the intake (logically) and the engine's vital signs are good, keep it running and reduce to minimum practicable speed. Land at the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Aug 2004, 08:07
Replies: 7
Views: 3,196
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Whereas GOOGLE tells me a S.71 is : S.71 ...

Whereas GOOGLE tells me a S.71 is :

S.71
Title: A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to improve the hydroelectric licensing process by granting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission statutory...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Aug 2004, 15:29
Replies: 643
Views: 130,322
Posted By Dibble&Grub

SIA Fleet Information...

SIA Fleet Information (http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/app/saa?dynamic=FleetInformation/FleetInformation.html)

I found that in one 'google' - so could you ...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Jul 2004, 09:22
Replies: 50
Views: 15,646
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Thinking about what is happening in Asia at the...

Thinking about what is happening in Asia at the moment brings to mind snatches of long ago heard songs with lines like :

.... follow the drinking gourd ...
.... soul to the company store ........
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Jul 2004, 22:25
Replies: 50
Views: 15,646
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Here is an interesting snippet from the...

Here is an interesting snippet from the Straight(jacket) Times. Use usual "between the lines" rules for what is being spun here...

JULY 23, 2004
Airlines scramble for pilots and planes ...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jun 2004, 13:14
Replies: 24
Views: 4,166
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Point made *Forget*, but you had the advantage of...

Point made *Forget*, but you had the advantage of knowing where the wiring was. The L1011 is/was a much sterner beastie.

I have seen engineers, grown men all, who could cow a doberman with a...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jun 2004, 05:01
Replies: 24
Views: 4,166
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Interesting idea ..... The premise of...

Interesting idea .....

The premise of salvaging very much from the main airframe in the form of "workable" bits is, as has been mentioned, just about totally impossible. Obviously the ELTs,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Apr 2004, 02:41
Replies: 289
Views: 237,689
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Yes, losing 1 PR Spinner might just be...

Yes, losing 1 PR Spinner might just be unfortunate, but 3 in a short space of time suggests something more "interesting" going on.

Perhaps even these hardened "truth manipulators" couldn't...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Feb 2004, 07:40
Replies: 13
Views: 2,990
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Well I can't comment on your present...

Well I can't comment on your present circumstances, but if you are even considering coming to work out of Singapore (particularly with a family) for US$3000 a month then you must be in pretty...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th Jan 2004, 06:14
Replies: 289
Views: 237,689
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Just an update for all those loyal SQ watchers...

Just an update for all those loyal SQ watchers out there. Here is another gem from the Senile Minister.

Original Source 05/01/04 - Today Newspaper (http://www.todayonline.com/index_home.htm)
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Dec 2003, 06:29
Replies: 289
Views: 237,689
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Just to keep everyone on speed.... ...

Just to keep everyone on speed....

StraightJacket Times Front Page 18 Dec 2003 (http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/storyprintfriendly/0,1887,225836,00.html?)

DEC 18, 2003
SM to pilots: Face up...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th Dec 2003, 06:08
Replies: 289
Views: 237,689
Posted By Dibble&Grub

This article appeared in the Today Paper. An...

This article appeared in the Today Paper. An interestingly candid piece :

No direct URL - just look at the last item...

Today Article (http://www.todayonline.com/index_home.htm)


New...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Nov 2003, 13:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,407
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Oh it isn't really that bad - rebellion indeed. ...

Oh it isn't really that bad - rebellion indeed. The locals just decided to exercise a democratic process and dump the union leaders.

That's the reason for all the fuss. The concept of using a...
Forum: Tech Log
10th May 2003, 13:58
Replies: 18
Views: 5,893
Posted By Dibble&Grub

What a good answer from FBF. Well done - saves...

What a good answer from FBF. Well done - saves a lot of typing and misdirection.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2003, 14:02
Replies: 51
Views: 7,524
Posted By Dibble&Grub

There are two types of pilots out there. ...

There are two types of pilots out there.

1. Those who have tried to do a wheels up approach ... and

2. Those who haven't yet ...


Be Alert - the world needs more Lerts

DG
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2003, 15:52
Replies: 95
Views: 13,753
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Freeky Flier (what a great handle). Since...

Freeky Flier (what a great handle).

Since you are a microbiologist - and better qualified than everyone else in the world at that (since here is no consensus on the airbourne vector yet), I am...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Apr 2003, 16:35
Replies: 95
Views: 13,753
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Maybe, maybe not. More fresh air would obviously...

Maybe, maybe not. More fresh air would obviously be good but here is an interesting link about aircraft aircon :

How Aircraft Aircon works and what it can and can't do. From Boeing .......
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Mar 2003, 09:06
Replies: 94
Views: 20,239
Posted By Dibble&Grub

I, like Claret, must be having a senior moment (I...

I, like Claret, must be having a senior moment (I assume too much there I guess - sorry Claret). I cannot, for the life of me, figure out why the Glide Slope needs a recal for an overweight landing....
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
12th Feb 2003, 22:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,693
Posted By Dibble&Grub

I have been using a home grown logbook package...

I have been using a home grown logbook package for 15 years now and the problems of Hours and Minutes (base 60) math is a sod. Particularly as the numbers grow. (Rounding errors etc). The only...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Feb 2003, 05:09
Replies: 19
Views: 2,255
Posted By Dibble&Grub

5.54 days per life. Sort of sets a new bar on the...

5.54 days per life. Sort of sets a new bar on the value I feel...

Dibble
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Jan 2003, 19:33
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Hi Tony, Big Red is right about...

Hi Tony,
Big Red is right about adaware. Here is a link to read.

HiJaacked Homepage (http://www.cyberwalker.net/columns/oct02/241002.html)

D&G
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jan 2003, 12:08
Replies: 31
Views: 5,379
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Well if I had my way (or airline) - but either is...

Well if I had my way (or airline) - but either is relatively unlikely :

I would have a annual requirement for all pilots to spend at least a day/night shift in the tower / approach (radar) rooms...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
30th Apr 2002, 08:48
Replies: 6
Views: 660
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Thinking of a PDA - Read This

Hi people,
Just thought I would launch a heads up on the new PDA's out there.

I have been a longtime owner/user/sufferer of an HP Jornada 545. Now this was an early machine I...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Dec 2001, 23:37
Replies: 3
Views: 445
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Post OK - I am behind the dreaded drag curve here. I...

OK - I am behind the dreaded drag curve here. I will be onboard as soon as I find my password <g>.

Cancel my last. Pilots' for PPRUNE it is ...

D&G
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
21st Dec 2001, 08:51
Replies: 3
Views: 445
Posted By Dibble&Grub

Post PPRUNE SETI Group Start Up

OK you CPU cycle rich PPRUNERs out there, let's put some of your spare cycles to use.

Most of you have probably come across the SETI idea (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) and I don't...
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