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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2019, 19:40
Replies: 58
Views: 19,791
Posted By fatboywings

not necessarily. The tiger will become airborne...

not necessarily. The tiger will become airborne at about 25 knots and you are know where near a 3 point attitude. How ever, there is some merit to what you say at high angles of attack. At IAS of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2019, 20:05
Replies: 58
Views: 19,791
Posted By fatboywings

I guess we now wait for the coronial inquest....

I guess we now wait for the coronial inquest. Does anyone know how long it takes from the report released by the ATSB till the inquest is scheduled?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Mar 2019, 04:50
Replies: 58
Views: 19,791
Posted By fatboywings

nice mount. To clear things up, yes all...

nice mount. To clear things up, yes all Australian tigers were built with slats, this was standard for Australian tigers no options were given. We also had a ply leading edge not a false rib and GM...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Mar 2019, 02:20
Replies: 58
Views: 19,791
Posted By fatboywings

the previous sentence states that wartime tigers...

the previous sentence states that wartime tigers were fitted with slats. For those tigers built at Mascot they were not an aftermarket option.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Mar 2019, 23:25
Replies: 58
Views: 19,791
Posted By fatboywings

hi, i stand corrected. Thankyou

hi,
i stand corrected. Thankyou
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Mar 2019, 17:58
Replies: 58
Views: 19,791
Posted By fatboywings

it would be close, probably highest time still...

it would be close, probably highest time still alive. He is 90+ years old and did a lot of training back in the day. He was also an ATO with 14,000 flight test in his log books when he retired.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Mar 2019, 06:56
Replies: 58
Views: 19,791
Posted By fatboywings

Yes. The minimum time on type is 10hours. Also...

Yes. The minimum time on type is 10hours. Also when you state a minimum time of training on type, that should be done not a lesser amount.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Mar 2019, 05:21
Replies: 58
Views: 19,791
Posted By fatboywings

A number of concerns.

It has been pointed out by a few posters regarding the pilot having very little time on type, the weather conditions and some interesting manoeuvres after takeoff.




in regards to slats, as...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th May 2016, 05:06
Replies: 16
Views: 2,244
Posted By fatboywings

Hand propping. How many this year have you done and on what typ

Looking to talk to frequent hand proppers on technique used and on type.

250 starts this year on DH82a Tigermoth.
Let me know of your amount this year and type, will be interested to find out any...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jul 2011, 20:27
Replies: 42
Views: 8,607
Posted By fatboywings

Hi Chairman, there are two typical start...

Hi Chairman,

there are two typical start routines with the tiger.
a cold start has the throttle closed and 8 blades forwards (some older school instructors altered this to 4 blades forwards...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jul 2011, 03:47
Replies: 42
Views: 8,607
Posted By fatboywings

I am also interested to see discussions on the...

I am also interested to see discussions on the technique used, but what is it that you think is forgotten? I am intrigued.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jul 2011, 20:17
Replies: 42
Views: 8,607
Posted By fatboywings

tiger start sequence, from the front.

‪Tiger Moth Start Sequence‬‏ - YouTube

You need to have a technique which is safe and more importantly, you have confidence in. It is the people whom are scared that often get...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2011, 09:03
Replies: 33
Views: 10,414
Posted By fatboywings

Chu Mai Hung, YPJT and VH-XXX Firstly...

Chu Mai Hung, YPJT and VH-XXX

Firstly thnkyou Chu Mai Hung for answering that call by YPJT and XXX. Secondly you are completely correct in saying that it is Aviation Transport Security...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2011, 19:59
Replies: 33
Views: 10,414
Posted By fatboywings

I was of the opinion that we actually adopted the...

I was of the opinion that we actually adopted the ASIC crap from the USA, however, after trying to plan implementation they actually realised it was an unworakable system. CASA apparantly then picked...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Feb 2011, 22:50
Replies: 33
Views: 10,414
Posted By fatboywings

vh-xxx If you have already been issued your...

vh-xxx
If you have already been issued your flight crew licence and your asic or avid expires, to exercise your flight crew priv. then you only need to submit the application, you do not need to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Feb 2011, 19:41
Replies: 33
Views: 10,414
Posted By fatboywings

Are you Legeal to fly? (ASIC/AVID)

Hi Everyone,

I am currently going through the mine field of paperwork for the issue of my PPL. I have stumbled across something that is slowing my application down.

I have to have a valid...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2009, 20:07
Replies: 25
Views: 2,756
Posted By fatboywings

Obira, Firstly, point taken and apologies...

Obira,

Firstly, point taken and apologies to all effected.

Secondly, Thanks for the links, getting on a plane today and will see how a nitting needle goes. Doubt the airlines would have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Dec 2009, 08:19
Replies: 25
Views: 2,756
Posted By fatboywings

Please Explain

Hi Twigg,

I am wondering if you could explain your comment. I have at least given you the consideration of the legislation as at the 17/12/2009 to back up what the current rules are. Maybe i...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Dec 2009, 19:50
Replies: 25
Views: 2,756
Posted By fatboywings

Exclamation This thread is INCRROECT!!!!

hey guys,

The act is available and upon reading, it would appear that the initial post is not entirely correct. INFACT THE WHOLE THING IS CRAP. TRY POSTING VALID INFO ON THESE THREADS, OTHERWISE...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2009, 21:17
Replies: 25
Views: 3,471
Posted By fatboywings

when you start thinking about your low level...

when you start thinking about your low level waver just come back and watch this BBC NEWS | Special Reports | German plane drops out of sky (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8150639.stm)
no fatalities in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2009, 21:03
Replies: 2
Views: 692
Posted By fatboywings

Vintage Aviation has a 172 but nothing smaller,...

Vintage Aviation has a 172 but nothing smaller, unless you want a tigermoth check flight.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Feb 2009, 12:02
Replies: 34
Views: 4,608
Posted By fatboywings

harleyd and lodown, awesome accounts of...

harleyd and lodown,

awesome accounts of times gone by and i hope i never find myself in either stuation, but if so i will know to hover around until 20 guys turn up. Tigermoth flying is a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Feb 2009, 09:59
Replies: 34
Views: 4,608
Posted By fatboywings

Are we forgetting the tiger is tied down and the...

Are we forgetting the tiger is tied down and the tail will never let the wings exceed 16 degrees RAF. Enough defence of what i do already, I am yet to hear your suggestion that is relative. I don't...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Feb 2009, 09:52
Replies: 34
Views: 4,608
Posted By fatboywings

The Truckers Hitch

The truckers hitch has a god and bad history. In Australia our work place safety dept "WOrkcover" outlawed the knot several years back due to a few too many incidents occuring with the knot letting...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Feb 2009, 09:36
Replies: 34
Views: 4,608
Posted By fatboywings

Hi there, With the limited notes on the Tiger...

Hi there,
With the limited notes on the Tiger (most have not even seen a takeoff and landing chart) and been a tail drager, what would you suggest? I am always open to any ideas that will see me...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Feb 2009, 07:35
Replies: 34
Views: 4,608
Posted By fatboywings

1/ I also use the bowline. I have a tigermoth and...

1/ I also use the bowline. I have a tigermoth and it really doesn't like wind, on the ground or in the air.

2/ I have always found after securing the aircraft that some healthy size chocks in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jan 2009, 06:25
Replies: 41
Views: 19,153
Posted By fatboywings

Thanks Tom

Tom,

Thanks for a great show Tom. What a life for an accountant to live. Your the man.

Kindest Regards
Benjamin Merkenhof
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jan 2009, 06:15
Replies: 14
Views: 1,239
Posted By fatboywings

Thanks for your input guys. Been a new pilot, i...

Thanks for your input guys. Been a new pilot, i just wanted to get your ideas. As mixed as they are I can understand that it is one sky for many people and it makes Dollars and Sense for the DZ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jan 2009, 18:26
Replies: 14
Views: 1,239
Posted By fatboywings

YCNK Drop Zone

Hi Guys,

I fly out of Cessnock and there has been a change in the drop zone for a local operator. I am not sure if it is temporary or not. I can imagine that the divers are happy with been...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jan 2009, 19:57
Replies: 2
Views: 997
Posted By fatboywings

Tiger Moth Ab initio??

Hi All,

I am new to this community but have been watching for some time now. I would like to try to compile a list of people whom have done there Ab initio training in a Tiger Moth in Australia....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Nov 2008, 06:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,257
Posted By fatboywings

Hi, Haven't heard but it sounds like a tail...

Hi,

Haven't heard but it sounds like a tail dragger. I know there is a tigermoth or 2 up that way, but, with the age of the pilot i would have to lean toward an RAA registered plane as the tiger...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Sep 2008, 20:38
Replies: 57
Views: 21,328
Posted By fatboywings

Vintage Aviation

Hi All,

Thought I would pop my pprune cherry with this post as I am rather new to the scene.

I am doing my PPL in a Tigermoth. I went solo about 6 hours ago (pic). I have been around planes...
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