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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2013, 15:21
Replies: 47
Views: 8,535
Posted By SW3

It's a case of if you wish to access a secure...

It's a case of if you wish to access a secure airport, what's good for one has to be the same for another. So if you wish to access the tarmac at the GA end of a secure airport, there's nothing to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jul 2012, 05:32
Replies: 32
Views: 4,662
Posted By SW3

Talking No more being asked where the toilet is or if you...

No more being asked where the toilet is or if you can check someone in either Anthill?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jul 2012, 07:03
Replies: 32
Views: 4,662
Posted By SW3

As far as my EBA and company manuals are...

As far as my EBA and company manuals are concerned it is RANK, black and white. What else would you call it?
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jul 2012, 05:56
Replies: 5
Views: 2,034
Posted By SW3

Circuit joining call, as required, is a no...

Circuit joining call, as required, is a no brainer at whichever leg you join.
If conducting circuits, base call is best with intentions (touch & go, full stop). Makes aeroplane much easier to spot...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jul 2012, 05:33
Replies: 32
Views: 4,662
Posted By SW3

No rank in civil aviation? Not entirely true. ...

No rank in civil aviation? Not entirely true.
In the airline world:
Second Officer = 2 bars
First Officer = 3 bars (Even line training)
Captain = 4 bars

In GA I never had bars, however no one...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jul 2012, 10:53
Replies: 48
Views: 13,489
Posted By SW3

The defined volume is the best option, especially...

The defined volume is the best option, especially at 5,000ft and 10nm at least. If you're on a local flight you often don't go above 5,000ft but may be anywhere under that. Anyone above 5,000ft is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2012, 08:42
Replies: 61
Views: 17,297
Posted By SW3

Still playing the waiting game for Class 1...

Still playing the waiting game for Class 1 renewal... What annoys me is we pay so much tax as it is, then we have to pay a government department to do its job which should take five minutes and they...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jul 2012, 12:42
Replies: 49
Views: 13,524
Posted By SW3

If it's not Boeing I'm not going! The 737 is the...

If it's not Boeing I'm not going! The 737 is the last of the 'real' airliners where you can still take physical control without a computer in between.
Similar argument to Ford and Holden, we all...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Apr 2012, 13:03
Replies: 105
Views: 12,650
Posted By SW3

"FedEx XXX out of 3,000 for 5" sound familiar?!...

"FedEx XXX out of 3,000 for 5" sound familiar?! Know exactly what you mean. I think meticulous professional compliance is being perceived as anal instead of taking pride in your profession. None of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Apr 2012, 07:46
Replies: 105
Views: 12,650
Posted By SW3

Nice one Jack, couldn't agree more. Standard...

Nice one Jack, couldn't agree more. Standard calls are there for the same reason as regs, just follow them! No point re-inventing the wheel.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Apr 2012, 12:40
Replies: 39
Views: 9,466
Posted By SW3

A light twin like the Twin Comanche on one engine...

A light twin like the Twin Comanche on one engine is fairly similar in performance to a heavy C150 with two up on a hot day, will climb if you're lucky and flying it how it should be flown. That's...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Apr 2012, 12:25
Replies: 69
Views: 12,888
Posted By SW3

Isn't the only wilderness between a Greeny's...

Isn't the only wilderness between a Greeny's ears?
EN is the envy of many cities, a primary controlled airport with an ILS and a tram to take you straight into the city just across the road!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Apr 2012, 12:10
Replies: 153
Views: 25,152
Posted By SW3

Has as many variables as any flight... Tried it...

Has as many variables as any flight... Tried it many times during instructor training, granted knowing it was coming, but to see what was achievable in a popular trainer. Below 500ft would have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2012, 02:57
Replies: 105
Views: 12,650
Posted By SW3

One in the same, true the buffer is for...

One in the same, true the buffer is for navigational error which ultimately is there to protect controlled airspace and in turn a safeguard. ATC can and will vector right up to the boundary and this...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Apr 2012, 22:53
Replies: 105
Views: 12,650
Posted By SW3

It's in the Jepps/AIP undee the requirements for...

It's in the Jepps/AIP undee the requirements for a visual approach in CTA. So published "LL" should really be treated as the LL +500 if in CTA. It's still possible to bust a step under vectors,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Apr 2012, 13:34
Replies: 105
Views: 12,650
Posted By SW3

The 2nm (Not 0.1nm VH-XXX!!!) applies for the...

The 2nm (Not 0.1nm VH-XXX!!!) applies for the same reason as the requirement to be 500ft above the step whilst in CTA, it's a safeguard buffer. Most regs are conservative on the side of safety, and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Apr 2012, 08:34
Replies: 105
Views: 12,650
Posted By SW3

Certainly does read out a constant DME distance...

Certainly does read out a constant DME distance over the top, something you learn at bus driving school. Just as the distance countdown speeds up with station passage.
Indeed it does depend on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Apr 2012, 02:35
Replies: 105
Views: 12,650
Posted By SW3

Add to that DME distance is slightly different to...

Add to that DME distance is slightly different to GPS distance as DME measures slant, GPS is straight horizontal.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Mar 2012, 21:44
Replies: 54
Views: 17,258
Posted By SW3

Firstly what a tragedy this is, very sad to see....

Firstly what a tragedy this is, very sad to see. Like all accidents lets learn from it, after all our rules and regs are written in the blood of those before us.
As for full reporting, VFR...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jan 2012, 21:29
Replies: 28
Views: 9,292
Posted By SW3

Talking Beech = Pilot's dream but LAME's nightmare!...

Beech = Pilot's dream but LAME's nightmare! However still a beautiful aeroplane. Have a good look at compression levels on the engine and oil consumption. From memory many airframe parts are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jan 2012, 03:43
Replies: 12
Views: 1,963
Posted By SW3

Not being able to spell is a bigger problem than...

Not being able to spell is a bigger problem than 'strife' for the RAA.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jan 2012, 00:30
Replies: 197
Views: 61,502
Posted By SW3

In a Multi crew environment we MUST use standard...

In a Multi crew environment we MUST use standard phrases and procedures for safety and to ensure everything is done correctly. One action signals another to begin. SOPs also allow it to be much...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jan 2012, 10:14
Replies: 197
Views: 61,502
Posted By SW3

At the end of the day read the ATC section of the...

At the end of the day read the ATC section of the Jepps plus the Met section or the AIP and pronounce phrases as printed in black and white. This is what ATC and other pilots are expecting to hear....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jan 2012, 04:07
Replies: 38
Views: 6,292
Posted By SW3

NVFR, IFR, Multi is over the top. CTA and...

NVFR, IFR, Multi is over the top. CTA and aerobatics is not. Be a bit practical for crying out loud.Flying in different airspace isn't a different facet of flying, it's just airspace and procedures.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jan 2012, 02:24
Replies: 38
Views: 6,292
Posted By SW3

MIHC I respect your position and your opinion so...

MIHC I respect your position and your opinion so please don't assume any pro RAA comments come from non professional pilots wanting something for nothing. I've spent a long time in the industry as...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jan 2012, 11:03
Replies: 197
Views: 61,502
Posted By SW3

Agreed Hold Short. Standard phrases there for a...

Agreed Hold Short. Standard phrases there for a reason so use them. Makes life much easier for all. Take pride in yor flying!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jan 2012, 10:56
Replies: 38
Views: 6,292
Posted By SW3

Make It Happen Captain hey? Captain of what?? ...

Make It Happen Captain hey? Captain of what??
An RAAus CTA endorsement wouldn't do a thing for me, "bumble" there all the time with an ATPL, but would advantage many others. Think about it, a SPL...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jan 2012, 06:28
Replies: 38
Views: 6,292
Posted By SW3

Simplest solution rather than dispensations; stop...

Simplest solution rather than dispensations; stop blocking an RAAus CTA endorsement.. Most rediculous ruling ever:ugh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Dec 2011, 12:40
Replies: 35
Views: 4,308
Posted By SW3

RAA is by far the cheapest option to learn to...

RAA is by far the cheapest option to learn to fly. If you wish to go further afterwards it is an easy conversion across to GA, whether it be for a PPL or higher.
Some GA schools don't accept the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Nov 2011, 10:32
Replies: 44
Views: 17,335
Posted By SW3

LeadSlead why would we be talking about private...

LeadSlead why would we be talking about private ops on the subject of an ATPL above 5700kg where I've been explicitly on the subject of commercial ops. If you want to fly your KingAir 350 privately...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Nov 2011, 10:42
Replies: 44
Views: 17,335
Posted By SW3

Agreed with Icarus. ATPL is the requirement for...

Agreed with Icarus. ATPL is the requirement for command >5700kg, so makes perfect sense to require a check in a transport category aeroplane. After all it's the whole reason for needing the licence!...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Nov 2011, 03:25
Replies: 21
Views: 4,146
Posted By SW3

Mach 082 on the money! This RHS ICUS is the...

Mach 082 on the money! This RHS ICUS is the biggest rort known to the industry! It's intended to be used to train a new Captain on type, as the name implies COMMAND under supervision. You're not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2011, 13:34
Replies: 50
Views: 10,473
Posted By SW3

In a time of need, use whatever capacity possible...

In a time of need, use whatever capacity possible and keep these passengers coming back!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Oct 2011, 02:03
Replies: 136
Views: 17,366
Posted By SW3

Leadsled not avoiding your point at all, raising...

Leadsled not avoiding your point at all, raising my own. Our procedures aren't too onerous at all, particularly in CTA. However I do agree our OCTA provedures leave much to be desired with far too...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Oct 2011, 15:12
Replies: 136
Views: 17,366
Posted By SW3

LeadSled if I could get away without having to...

LeadSled if I could get away without having to look at the Australian set of Jepp ATC section at least every six months I'd ponder your suggestion, however since it must be read and adhered to and we...
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