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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Mar 2019, 08:53
Replies: 33
Views: 20,082
Posted By sgenie

Considering that the company originated from the...

Considering that the company originated from the gliding roots - no wonder DA series looks like a glider abomination. I must say, though, they are comfortable aircrafts to fly, I enjoyed them all...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Mar 2019, 05:10
Replies: 33
Views: 20,082
Posted By sgenie

Not necessarily. They were flying late for the...

Not necessarily. They were flying late for the coverage below 10,000 - when I fly there at night they offer me non-standard altitude to finish the flight under control. Besides, even outside of the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Mar 2019, 01:26
Replies: 33
Views: 20,082
Posted By sgenie

The track shows decent 500-900 fpm. Looks like...

The track shows decent 500-900 fpm. Looks like they just started descending way too early. Sector alt there is 7800....

7,800 LSALT on the track. Depending on the version of DA42 they were in,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jan 2019, 05:16
Replies: 27
Views: 4,093
Posted By sgenie

There is one very nice CT4/E for sale on trademe,...

There is one very nice CT4/E for sale on trademe, parked at Dennis Thompson in Ardmore atmo. Nice a/c, IFR + aerobatics, 300 HP engine, 3rd seat takes up to 70 kg and all this for 130k+GST. And I am...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jan 2019, 19:35
Replies: 27
Views: 4,093
Posted By sgenie

Bend_a_lot is right re: 206. I would hire such a...

Bend_a_lot is right re: 206. I would hire such a plane on regular basis in a wink!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jan 2019, 19:36
Replies: 27
Views: 4,093
Posted By sgenie

If you are awash with cash, check Oceania:...

If you are awash with cash, check Oceania: https://www.oceania-aviation.com/

They have a couple of very nice 182s and a very decent 206. Also, talk to Dennis Thompson in Ardmore - he charges a lot...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jan 2019, 20:06
Replies: 7
Views: 2,625
Posted By sgenie

Funny. As usual, the government is supposed to...

Funny. As usual, the government is supposed to cough up. If there is a significant shortage, there would be reduced unemployment among the pilots - it never happens, meaning there is no shortage....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jan 2019, 19:47
Replies: 72
Views: 9,274
Posted By sgenie

You assume the independency of the events, which...

You assume the independency of the events, which is not true in general - you need to factor in the dependency through fuel problems.


The engine can either work (P=6/7) or fail (P=1/7).
Let's...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Dec 2018, 19:33
Replies: 2
Views: 822
Posted By sgenie

Are they syndicates with IFR aircraft in...

Are they syndicates with IFR aircraft in Ardmore/North Shore?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Nov 2018, 01:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By sgenie

Yeah, already considered going there myself -...

Yeah, already considered going there myself - would've been cheaper than buying domestically anyway :D
Thanks for the shopmate suggestion - they have their limitations, which includes no military...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Nov 2018, 19:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By sgenie

HGU-53/5/84/p. They are 3 times more expensive...

HGU-53/5/84/p. They are 3 times more expensive from Aus, this is why I am trying to find a way to buy it from the US :)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Nov 2018, 19:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By sgenie

Flight helmet shipping

Hi, guys, I wonder if someone can help me here. I want to buy a flight helmet from the US. Unfortunately, military flight helmets are in controlled category and require a license for export. So the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Oct 2018, 21:37
Replies: 8
Views: 2,399
Posted By sgenie

Oops, missed it, thanks!

Oops, missed it, thanks!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Oct 2018, 20:27
Replies: 8
Views: 2,399
Posted By sgenie

If I may chime in - I am looking for a PDF...

If I may chime in - I am looking for a PDF version of the same document - can someone point out where to find it? Thanks!
Forum: Questions
15th Oct 2018, 03:49
Replies: 9
Views: 3,051
Posted By sgenie

1) Parallel entry 2) Direct entry

1) Parallel entry
2) Direct entry
Forum: Medical & Health
4th Oct 2018, 00:21
Replies: 11
Views: 2,478
Posted By sgenie

I had similar issue a couple of years ago with my...

I had similar issue a couple of years ago with my Class 1 - did a lot of reading of it. I was sent to do ultrasound and they found nothing. What they explained was that (bar misplacement of the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Apr 2018, 07:45
Replies: 14
Views: 8,383
Posted By sgenie

I wonder who scooped them up?

I wonder who scooped them up?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Feb 2018, 22:37
Replies: 0
Views: 832
Posted By sgenie

Twins/210 for hire in Auckland area

Does anybody know if there is a decent twin(6+ seater)/210 for hire in Auckland area? Looks like there are less and less aircrafts of this category around here....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jan 2018, 22:34
Replies: 1,212
Views: 816,463
Posted By sgenie

It's not only training accessibility, which is...

It's not only training accessibility, which is problematic., it was never easy anyway. The biggest problem is a gap between end-of-training experience and the expected hireable experience. In the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Nov 2017, 19:36
Replies: 9
Views: 2,418
Posted By sgenie

In other words, if you have a drone large enough...

In other words, if you have a drone large enough to carry tourists, you stand a chance :)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Nov 2017, 23:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,418
Posted By sgenie

Can't comment on Australian side, but in NZ part...

Can't comment on Australian side, but in NZ part 135 operators are quite thinly stretched. 135 certificate is fairly expensive to maintain and having a good aircraft or two, in decent cosmetic state...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Oct 2017, 00:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,888
Posted By sgenie

All understood, thanks!

All understood, thanks!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Oct 2017, 06:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,888
Posted By sgenie

Aye, already did - very easy, just give them a...

Aye, already did - very easy, just give them a call before departure, they will flick the lights on.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Oct 2017, 03:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,888
Posted By sgenie

NZHN afterhours lighting

Can someone explain to me how NZHN after hour lighting is controlled? AIP has some obscure reference to a phone number to call for remote control of the lights. I plan a flight there with departure...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jun 2017, 06:31
Replies: 18
Views: 9,950
Posted By sgenie

Not to worry, NZ Herald is at its best again -...

Not to worry, NZ Herald is at its best again - having two minds at once:
The gig economy: Pilots paying to fly - NZ Herald...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jun 2017, 02:37
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,628
Posted By sgenie

Actually, Airline Flying club is a great value...

Actually, Airline Flying club is a great value for money. And it is the friendliest place, too.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd May 2017, 06:41
Replies: 15
Views: 4,774
Posted By sgenie

I second Airline Flying club advise! The...

I second Airline Flying club advise! The friendliest club around!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st May 2017, 07:40
Replies: 15
Views: 4,774
Posted By sgenie

I would also add Eagle Flight training in...

I would also add Eagle Flight training in Ardmore: Home - Eagle Flight Training (http://www.aviationschool.co.nz/)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th May 2017, 11:10
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,628
Posted By sgenie

Thanks, guys - Curtis Aviation replied straight...

Thanks, guys - Curtis Aviation replied straight away.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th May 2017, 10:06
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,628
Posted By sgenie

:) I will indeed - thanks for recomendations!

:) I will indeed - thanks for recomendations!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th May 2017, 08:23
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,628
Posted By sgenie

Camden airport CFI recommendation

Gentlemen,

I am a NZ CPL license holder. For a private flight purpose I obtained Certificate of Validity from CASA and, as far as I know, before commencing my flying I have to do BFR/validation...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jan 2017, 04:49
Replies: 25
Views: 7,544
Posted By sgenie

Doable but make sure both Norfolk and Lord Howe...

Doable but make sure both Norfolk and Lord Howe have fuel for you.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2016, 05:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,885
Posted By sgenie

Nope. That was pretty much the first one

Nope. That was pretty much the first one
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2016, 05:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,885
Posted By sgenie

:) As I said - just curious. Never seen 2 hours...

:) As I said - just curious. Never seen 2 hours hold :)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2016, 02:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,885
Posted By sgenie

Aye, he is off to ChCh - after 2 hours holding...

Aye, he is off to ChCh - after 2 hours holding...
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