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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Dec 2014, 03:28
Replies: 30
Views: 6,091
Posted By TheNightOwl

2013 was the first time I missed YMAV, and I...

2013 was the first time I missed YMAV, and I won't be going back unless there is a programmed event I'd like to see. Avalon became, for me, too much of a repetition of the previous ones, and I have...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2014, 04:40
Replies: 101
Views: 45,180
Posted By TheNightOwl

Angry Worst: Finningley, two tours, developed an...

Worst: Finningley, two tours, developed an undying hatred for FY and the benighted area!

Best: Luqa, 13Sqn, detachments all over the world, magic PR9s, God bless 'em.

Cheers,

TNO. :ok:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Mar 2013, 03:51
Replies: 14
Views: 5,930
Posted By TheNightOwl

Thumbs up Jetstar charges

The short answer is "book with some other carrier"!

If all the disgruntled Jetstar pax changed airlines, or paid for their ticket by another means, then J* would very soon get the message and come...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2013, 05:42
Replies: 162
Views: 34,992
Posted By TheNightOwl

Finningley

Finningley Boy,

How can you, in all conscience, wear the name of the most miserable s***-hole of a unit where I had to spend two tours? The best and happiest days of my twenty-two years were the...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2013, 04:36
Replies: 11
Views: 1,890
Posted By TheNightOwl

Jag Sim visuals

NutLoose,

No, the Jag sims at Lossie were "flat-bed" models, in two configurations.

1. The "airfield" model was, in reality, two models on the same baseboard. The airfield was scaled 2000:1...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2013, 04:33
Replies: 16
Views: 3,757
Posted By TheNightOwl

Lossie

Having read that lot, I'm relieved I left Lossie (and the Mob) when I did, in 1983.

Fitness tests? Our idea of fitness tests was to see how quickly we got into the harbour as the boats were coming...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2013, 04:23
Replies: 69
Views: 7,987
Posted By TheNightOwl

Why I loined PPRuNe

During the '89 saga in Dunnunda, I lost patience one evening with the points of view being espoused, and it took off from there for me.

The icing on the cake was when Amos2(?) objected to...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2011, 06:50
Replies: 28
Views: 6,340
Posted By TheNightOwl

I left the RAF and the UK in July, 1983, after 22...

I left the RAF and the UK in July, 1983, after 22 years in the mob.

My Service Pension is paid to me here, by cheque, and I bank it when the exchange rate is most beneficial to me. The problem...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Sep 2011, 04:51
Replies: 74
Views: 22,117
Posted By TheNightOwl

G'day, all, I got my notification of the...

G'day, all,

I got my notification of the final dividend on Monday, and I sat down this morning to work out the %age received vs sum owed.

Of the "Redundancy owed greater than eight weeks" sum...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2010, 10:08
Replies: 39
Views: 7,638
Posted By TheNightOwl

alisoncc It's been a few years since the...

alisoncc

It's been a few years since the powers-that-be at PPRuNe organised the manufacture and sale of a special lapel pin, and I cherish mine.

I'm sure that, if you were to e-mail one of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2010, 06:41
Replies: 39
Views: 7,638
Posted By TheNightOwl

Thumbs up Will you be there for the Dawn Service, Buster?...

Will you be there for the Dawn Service, Buster? I'll keep a weather eye open for you - I'll have my PPRuNe lapel pin on!

Best regards,

TNO.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Apr 2010, 06:25
Replies: 36
Views: 5,427
Posted By TheNightOwl

I really don't give a damn about the cost, my...

I really don't give a damn about the cost, my concessional $20 was worth every cent. The drive down from Cheltenham was quiet at 09:10, the walk from parking an enjoyable alternative to the shuttle...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Feb 2010, 07:53
Replies: 2
Views: 922
Posted By TheNightOwl

Isn't that what Blue Sky Baron flies? Perhaps a...

Isn't that what Blue Sky Baron flies? Perhaps a PM to him might help you.

Best regards,

TheNightOwl.:ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Feb 2010, 03:17
Replies: 0
Views: 542
Posted By TheNightOwl

Query for Blue Sky Baron

G'day, BSB, did you get my last PM?

Kind regards,

TNO:ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2008, 03:14
Replies: 19
Views: 2,052
Posted By TheNightOwl

tinpis: The RAF used a Tucano T1, from Linton-on...

tinpis: The RAF used a Tucano T1, from Linton-on Ouse, RAF training base.

A single-engined turbo, tandem-seater, very nippy machine.

Well done, all round!

Best regards,

TNO.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Aug 2008, 01:51
Replies: 56
Views: 7,257
Posted By TheNightOwl

It's good to see there are still some constants...

It's good to see there are still some constants in life, even if they have to include Amos2's diatribes about his pet "scabs" and anyone who worked for Ansett during the dispute and resultant strike....
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2008, 09:13
Replies: 13
Views: 3,853
Posted By TheNightOwl

bigbluecar, Agree! It worked a treat on the...

bigbluecar,

Agree! It worked a treat on the squadron Land Rover, but the MTO was less than amused when he found out!

Best,

The Night Owl.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Feb 2008, 01:59
Replies: 22
Views: 3,352
Posted By TheNightOwl

Bugger!! In 25 years I'll be heading for 94,...

Bugger!!

In 25 years I'll be heading for 94, - can't see any insurance company giving me a quote! :hmm:

The Night Owl
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2008, 01:45
Replies: 207
Views: 47,909
Posted By TheNightOwl

Is there really much point in getting upset by...

Is there really much point in getting upset by Nik Nak, et al?

Recognition of the work done by HM Forces wasn't appreciated during my time in the Mob, (Simtech, 1961 - 1983), why do we expect...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Dec 2007, 22:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,210
Posted By TheNightOwl

That's why they were always known as the...

That's why they were always known as the "lurching caves", tinpis!!

Best regards,

TNO.;:)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Dec 2007, 10:43
Replies: 14
Views: 2,210
Posted By TheNightOwl

Sim hire

KaelO - check your PMs.

TNO.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2007, 23:48
Replies: 28
Views: 12,088
Posted By TheNightOwl

giant-bird, you beat me to it! Some days...

giant-bird, you beat me to it!

Some days ago, Melbourne Flight Training, in the form of Glen Buckley, sent me a PM advising that they would be happy to honour the voucher, with no strings...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Mar 2007, 22:49
Replies: 28
Views: 12,088
Posted By TheNightOwl

Civil Flying School

Thanks to all who posted, I feel that I've struck out as far as helping the old chap goes.

The relative who bought the certificate tells me that it came directly from Civil themselves, so there...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2007, 10:35
Replies: 28
Views: 12,088
Posted By TheNightOwl

BSB: Check your PMs. Best regards, TNO.

BSB: Check your PMs.

Best regards,

TNO.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Mar 2007, 23:50
Replies: 28
Views: 12,088
Posted By TheNightOwl

Di Vosh - many thanks for the info, yours appears...

Di Vosh - many thanks for the info, yours appears to be the best bet for my neighbour, so far.

I know life for the training establishments has been hard for some time now, but it's still sad to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Mar 2007, 00:19
Replies: 28
Views: 12,088
Posted By TheNightOwl

Civil Flying School at YMMB

Good morning, all,

Does anyone have any idea what has happened to CFS at Moorabbin?

My reason for asking is that an elderly neighbour was given a birthday present of an hour's flight with them...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2006, 00:02
Replies: 6
Views: 2,354
Posted By TheNightOwl

Smile My thanks for your replies and links, they...

My thanks for your replies and links, they invoked very pleasant memories of my 3 years on 13, especially the detachments to Cyprus, Kenya (2), Mauritius, Bahrein, Singapore, Sierra Leone, to name a...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2006, 02:25
Replies: 6
Views: 2,354
Posted By TheNightOwl

PR9s

I've just been reading my copy of September's Australian Aviation, in particular about a report on tha latest RIAT.
In the report, there is a photo of a PR9, with accompanying text which says that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Aug 2006, 01:03
Replies: 26
Views: 4,917
Posted By TheNightOwl

Thanks, CC, check your PMs. Kind regards, ...

Thanks, CC, check your PMs.

Kind regards,

TNO.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Aug 2006, 00:53
Replies: 26
Views: 4,917
Posted By TheNightOwl

Chimbu Chuckles, Before leaving the UK for...

Chimbu Chuckles,

Before leaving the UK for Oz, in 1983, I spent 22 years in the RAF as a Simulator Technician, and have a deal of experience in them with the visual models close to what you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd May 2005, 01:03
Replies: 29
Views: 5,895
Posted By TheNightOwl

Since the 757/767 were dual endorsement, with...

Since the 757/767 were dual endorsement, with approx. 4hrs. differences training, I am assuming that the basic systems operations were the same.

That said, why was it that the spoilers stayed...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Apr 2005, 23:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,222
Posted By TheNightOwl

Mainframe - a perfectly valid reply, but you...

Mainframe - a perfectly valid reply, but you leave one important question unanswered, viz, "Who defines the 'greater good', and how it is best served?"

I'm not at all sure that any one answer will...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2005, 22:49
Replies: 47
Views: 8,361
Posted By TheNightOwl

grusome - no great foresight or fore-telling...

grusome - no great foresight or fore-telling abilities, old son, just 22 years RAF servoce and another 20 civilian here in Oz. I was hoping against hope for SOME RAF input, but it was no more than...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Mar 2005, 23:28
Replies: 47
Views: 8,361
Posted By TheNightOwl

I attended on Sunday, and was amazed at the lack...

I attended on Sunday, and was amazed at the lack of light a/c on the East airfield. Straight in at 07:45, and start-up and taxy with NO delay on leaving.
If this was indicative of the overall...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Feb 2005, 22:15
Replies: 54
Views: 7,011
Posted By TheNightOwl

KaptinM - while I have no wish to comment on the...

KaptinM - while I have no wish to comment on the subject, one point in your post on p3 was, to me, very revealing. You said "...whose son subsequently drowned in a swimming accident, however NONE of...
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