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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

17th Jul 2018, 00:26

Replies: 4

PngAir

Views: 2,702

Posted By ground-run

Is there any truth to the rumour that they are...

Is there any truth to the rumour that they are about to wet lease one of the ATRs to an operator in Madagascar? Deal seems to include maintenance support which will stretch their resources somewhat.

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

1st Apr 2014, 03:37

Replies: 105

Virgin puts brakes on VARA

Views: 71,383

Posted By ground-run

Interesting. I note the article states: "Five...

Interesting. I note the article states: "Five days later, during a flight to Albury in New South Wales, the pilot reported a possible bird strike."
So was it a bird at all, or the sound of something...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

10th Sep 2012, 05:27

Replies: 12

Multiple engine problems?

Views: 5,841

Posted By ground-run

Exactly!!:D

Exactly!!:D

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

10th Sep 2012, 01:16

Replies: 12

Multiple engine problems?

Views: 5,841

Posted By ground-run

A bit early for speculation 'conehead - maybe not...

A bit early for speculation 'conehead - maybe not even due to an a/c defect?!?

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

6th Oct 2008, 22:36

Replies: 25

Mt Cook to retain ATR72 fleet

Views: 4,556

Posted By ground-run

Mt Cook to retain ATR72 fleet

Announcement to staff today regarding the future of the Mt Cook fleet:

ATR72

Air New Zealand has agreed with the owners to purchase seven of the leased ATR72 aircraft when the leases expire.
...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

8th Jun 2006, 21:40

Replies: 16

Air Nelson - Auto feather

Views: 3,214

Posted By ground-run

It's probably time for some accuracy in this...

It's probably time for some accuracy in this thread. Air Nelson have had one uncommanded autofeather (in Auckland). The engine was not 'cooked' and is still on the wing, but the prop was replaced due...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

28th Sep 2004, 08:05

Replies: 13

M.E.L.s

Views: 1,156

Posted By ground-run

In my experience the MEL items that cause the...

In my experience the MEL items that cause the most debate are Yaw Damper and Auto Pilot - obviously because they have a significant impact on pilot workload. I have seen a captain refuse to take an...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

23rd Jun 2004, 10:10

Replies: 18

Private spaceship launch successful

Views: 1,079

Posted By ground-run

The other big difference with this mission, and...

The other big difference with this mission, and one that hasn't really been mentioned, is that no part of the launch vehicle had to be jettisoned into the sea or burnt up in the atmosphere - unlike...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

24th May 2004, 13:58

Replies: 15

Missed approach due "indicator"

Views: 1,433

Posted By ground-run

CS, the main gear viewer is simply a tube with...

CS, the main gear viewer is simply a tube with two mirrors at the end, one looking at each main gear. If the gear is down and locked there is a straight red line visible on the lock strut. If the...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

15th Mar 2004, 08:40

Replies: 3

For Those Wanting To Do Away With LAMEs.

Views: 816

Posted By ground-run

I pilot dies and goes to hell (well he would,...

I pilot dies and goes to hell (well he would, wouldn’t he?). He is met in the reception area by the devil. There are three doors leading out of the reception area, A, B & C. The devil explains that...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

9th Mar 2004, 19:11

Replies: 46

Paul Stoddart Announces OzJet

Views: 8,635

Posted By ground-run

Good post Zero but I think you over-simplify the...

Good post Zero but I think you over-simplify the fume problem. If only it were a case of over servicing! I worked for 12 years maintaining 146's and the problems we had with fumes were usually caused...

Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific

22nd Apr 2002, 13:35

Replies: 30

QFNZ 12 months

Views: 3,029

Posted By ground-run

Where are you #1AHRS? I'm also ex Ansett NZ - now...

Where are you #1AHRS? I'm also ex Ansett NZ - now living and working in Germany. I feel for those back in NZ waiting in vain for what's owed to them. It was a good team and some great times, despite...

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