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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Feb 2015, 09:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,687
Posted By Pedota

Martin Aircraft IPO . . .

According to this article they 'raised' $100m on debut . . .

Glenn Martin's jetpack dream achieves lift-off as Martin Aircraft IPO rises on debut...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jan 2015, 22:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,687
Posted By Pedota

Couldn't agree more, Sunfish. And I also think...

Couldn't agree more, Sunfish. And I also think that rapid development in drone technology has taken away much of their potential market, for example, of working with emergency services and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jan 2015, 17:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,687
Posted By Pedota

Jetpack set for ASX listing . . .

As reported in The Age, this could be an interesting development in recreational aviation . . . they are expected to retail at around $200,000 - see Jetpack IPO set for lift-off with China backer...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Dec 2014, 11:42
Replies: 35
Views: 23,126
Posted By Pedota

Photography in the cockpit . . .

A couple of legal eagles have spotted an interesting angle for pilots taking photos in the cockpit . . . see When 'selfies' extend to plane cockpits, pilots could land themselves in trouble...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Aug 2014, 00:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,378
Posted By Pedota

Many thanks for your responses - all very helpful.

Many thanks for your responses - all very helpful.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Aug 2014, 05:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,378
Posted By Pedota

Sinsheim/Speyer Museums

I am visiting both museums next month. Does anyone have a view about how much time to allow for each (or both) of these German aviation-related museums? Trip Adviser and other sources proffer...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2014, 09:03
Replies: 51
Views: 21,241
Posted By Pedota

Staines disaster . . .

This event has some of the hallmarks of the BEA 548 'Staines disaster' in 1972 . . .

British European Airways Flight 548 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Apr 2013, 02:55
Replies: 40
Views: 20,411
Posted By Pedota

Qantas Exec to Lead Tiger

From the Fairfax website . . .
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Apr 2013, 22:54
Replies: 51
Views: 21,421
Posted By Pedota

To answer your question directly T - Vasis . . ....

To answer your question directly T - Vasis . . . the majority of Australia's population is not located in NSW :). Still, I guess it means QF will no longer be referred to as the 'national carrier'.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Apr 2013, 14:39
Replies: 14
Views: 3,298
Posted By Pedota

Melbourne - Perth

Squeak 73

Some years ago I delivered a friend's Cutlass from Melbourne to Perth. I did it easily over two days. First fuel stop was Whyalla and then an overnight at Ceduna.

Next day...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Mar 2013, 12:22
Replies: 54
Views: 7,316
Posted By Pedota

ForkTailedDrKiller . . . thanks for the...

ForkTailedDrKiller . . . thanks for the salutatory reminder!

I also saw a guy ‘buy the farm’ at an airshow in California in a VariEze. He apparently was an ex-Navy fighter pilot doing a on/over...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Mar 2013, 21:34
Replies: 54
Views: 7,316
Posted By Pedota

Internationals . . .

Just came across some interesting statistics on the EAA site about last year's Oshkosh - in 2012 there were 2,078 registered visitors from 71 countries. Aussies were very well represented in the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Mar 2013, 19:33
Replies: 54
Views: 7,316
Posted By Pedota

Thanks once more everyone . . . every little bit...

Thanks once more everyone . . . every little bit helps me get my head around how big and comprehensive this OSH thing is!

Jack - it's the dorms for me (this time!) . . . I took a single...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Mar 2013, 12:10
Replies: 54
Views: 7,316
Posted By Pedota

Thanks again everyone for your contributions . ....

Thanks again everyone for your contributions . . . I am starting to get the picture about what to do and expect.

ChrisJ800 – I considered the home stay option (including with some friends of a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2013, 10:42
Replies: 54
Views: 7,316
Posted By Pedota

The posts from Jaba and Jack came in while I was...

The posts from Jaba and Jack came in while I was preparing mine. Pools, beer, Thursday, bottled water sounds a bit cryptic for me . . . let me guess, someone got p!ssed, fell in the pool and missed...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2013, 10:37
Replies: 54
Views: 7,316
Posted By Pedota

Thanks again everyone for your responses. ...

Thanks again everyone for your responses.

Airspace alpha – there do indeed seem to be some excellent deals going getting to and from the USA and the LA stopover options also look attractive. ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2013, 18:27
Replies: 54
Views: 7,316
Posted By Pedota

Damn - should have gone last year, Jack, as I...

Damn - should have gone last year, Jack, as I would have paid the entrance fee just to see the band . . . and Steve Millar plays a black Strat just like mine!! I am looking forward to finding out...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2013, 10:25
Replies: 54
Views: 7,316
Posted By Pedota

Thanks everyone for your opinions and views . . ....

Thanks everyone for your opinions and views . . .

The seaplane base looks interesting – thanks VH-XXX. And I will certainly register at the international tent as the idea of some free beers is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Mar 2013, 13:23
Replies: 54
Views: 7,316
Posted By Pedota

Many thanks Jack . . . I am a ‘wannabee’ builder...

Many thanks Jack . . . I am a ‘wannabee’ builder and would like to attend a bunch of the seminars and workshops. That sounds like good advice about not being too Oz and getting to know the locals...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Mar 2013, 12:00
Replies: 54
Views: 7,316
Posted By Pedota

Oshkosh 2013 . . .

As a ‘first time’ participant at this year’s EAA Air Adventure I am seeking any guidance and opinions of those who have gone before. My plan is to attend the entire week plus a little – I arrive...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Feb 2013, 02:26
Replies: 0
Views: 617
Posted By Pedota

Grumman AA5B Tiger on line near Melbourne?

Does anyone know of a Grumman Tiger on line near Melbourne - I am looking at renting one in Queensland and would like to re-familiarise myself with the type.

Many thanks

Pedota
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jan 2013, 21:45
Replies: 86
Views: 18,565
Posted By Pedota

World's safest airline? Really?

Fairfax's Clive Dorman has written this in response to the Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre's 'safety index' - my bold/italic.



See the original article at World's safest airline |...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2012, 10:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,662
Posted By Pedota

More competition on the Pacific routes?

This was reported in the online version of The Age today . . . and the results of their poll are reported below.





As at 7th Feb the 'poll' results seemed to indicate that the punters are in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Sep 2011, 03:34
Replies: 1,629
Views: 471,986
Posted By Pedota

Good point Xcel . . . I meant cheapest airfares...

Good point Xcel . . . I meant cheapest airfares as we run the program without much funding. Any idea when they are going back to Alice?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Sep 2011, 13:09
Replies: 1,629
Views: 471,986
Posted By Pedota

Return to ASP?

Does anyone know when Tiger are planning to return to Alice Springs?

Genuine question – I run an indigenous volunteer literacy program in the NT and I need to get some more volunteers up there...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Mar 2011, 12:03
Replies: 32
Views: 7,824
Posted By Pedota

If AirAsia's numbers can be believed, they are...

If AirAsia's numbers can be believed, they are very impressive when compared to QF! (my bold/italics - see AirAsia | Fees and charges | Budget airline is extra successful...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2011, 07:28
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,367,343
Posted By Pedota

ABX - I have found the Lake Eyre Yacht Club...

ABX - I have found the Lake Eyre Yacht Club (seriously!) site to have the most current and reliable information (see Lake Eyre Yacht Club (http://www.lakeeyreyc.com)). If you are serious about...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Mar 2011, 02:31
Replies: 422
Views: 216,561
Posted By Pedota

According to The Age, all repairs will be...

According to The Age, all repairs will be completed in Singapore. They also report that the cost of repairs are approaching the cost of purchase . . . but not replacement cost, I presume? (my...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Mar 2011, 04:13
Replies: 24
Views: 11,063
Posted By Pedota

Here's how Air Transport World is reporting the...

Here's how Air Transport World is reporting the news . . . interesting, I didn't realize that the Virgin brand was in question (my bold/italics)

Virgin Blue to drop 'Blue' as part of rebranding
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Feb 2011, 05:57
Replies: 134
Views: 34,950
Posted By Pedota

Flying displays

Does anyone know what time the flying displays start on Wedesday and Thursday?

Thanks
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Feb 2011, 23:45
Replies: 240
Views: 44,030
Posted By Pedota

As published in The Age . . . my bold and italics...

As published in The Age . . . my bold and italics regarding the comment about QF International's viability.



Qantas considers alliance with Chinese airline...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Feb 2011, 11:33
Replies: 109
Views: 26,490
Posted By Pedota

Remoak asks A little . . . I rode my...

Remoak asks



A little . . . I rode my mate’s SV1000S around France, Spain and bits of Portugal a couple of years ago. It is a marvellous bike . . . big twin sound and nice handling. I really...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Feb 2011, 23:36
Replies: 109
Views: 26,490
Posted By Pedota

Remoak asks I really can’t recommend...

Remoak asks



I really can’t recommend any specific bike, but a key criterion of me continuing to enjoy biking is the involvement and comfort of Mrs Pedota.

The pillion seat on my Sprint...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Feb 2011, 09:55
Replies: 109
Views: 26,490
Posted By Pedota

Flying Binghi wrote . . . Many thanks...

Flying Binghi wrote . . .



Many thanks FB . . . and I really didn’t mean to hijack the TRX850 Jaba, but at least we are still talking about Yamahas!

In fact I did sit on a XT1200 the other...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Feb 2011, 09:20
Replies: 109
Views: 26,490
Posted By Pedota

Great idea . . . what about you guys all ride to...

Great idea . . . what about you guys all ride to Melbourne and we'll show you some of the squiggly bits on our maps!:}



Aviation content = we'll all talk about flying when we meet! And don't...
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