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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Apr 2024, 21:38
Replies: 22
Views: 6,977
Posted By KRviator

Some fairly decent surveillance camera footage of...

Some fairly decent surveillance camera footage of the event. Does look like whatever caused the explosion didn't allow much chance of recovery, the roll commenced and continued after the #1 (?)...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Apr 2024, 03:07
Replies: 13
Views: 3,679
Posted By KRviator

As the old saying goes, trust but verify - though...

As the old saying goes, trust but verify - though ButFli is spot on here. I ran the address through Dial Before You Dig and this is what it spat out:

Maybe someone should hit 'em up about turning...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2024, 02:08
Replies: 13
Views: 1,618
Posted By KRviator

Spot on. If, based on the information currently...

Spot on. If, based on the information currently in your possession and it not changing, you believe you will land with less than your FFR at the nearest suitable, you must, declare MAYDAY FUEL. If,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Apr 2024, 22:31
Replies: 335
Views: 162,219
Posted By KRviator

Could well be, but nonetheless when @Centaurus...

Could well be, but nonetheless when @Centaurus speaks, I listen. He's got a lifetime of experience that I could never hope to achieve. And some cracker yarns to go with it.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Apr 2024, 02:02
Replies: 17
Views: 5,519
Posted By KRviator

Certainly is. Up close and personal photo from...

Certainly is. Up close and personal photo from the Central West Daily (https://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/8589413/plane-crash-injures-two-near-orange-nsw-police-investing/) shows it to be...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Apr 2024, 21:09
Replies: 48
Views: 12,998
Posted By KRviator

That implies he intended to land. Something I'd...

That implies he intended to land. Something I'd suggest wasn't going to happen while maintaining 180 knots all the way down final without ever putting the gear or flaps out in the first place.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Apr 2024, 07:10
Replies: 41
Views: 7,305
Posted By KRviator

Might as well maximize the logbook before you...

Might as well maximize the logbook before you bend the aeroplane!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Apr 2024, 04:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,645
Posted By KRviator

Could've been here! There was a Robbie - 22/44...

Could've been here! There was a Robbie - 22/44 can't remember which - that was a semi-regular visitor at the Gatton Maccas around 20 years ago. We often stopped in there and saw him several times...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Mar 2024, 03:52
Replies: 72
Views: 24,407
Posted By KRviator

CityRail in Sydney tried that on in 2004 and...

CityRail in Sydney tried that on in 2004 and again a few years ago during EBA negotiations. They'd let driver numbers decline to the point the entire network was dependant on Driver's and Guards...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2024, 21:46
Replies: 55
Views: 13,721
Posted By KRviator

I can't be the only one wonderin' so I'll ask the...

I can't be the only one wonderin' so I'll ask the question - why the drogue chute out the back when the aircraft itself would be directionally stable anyway on account of the fin & rudder?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2024, 07:26
Replies: 47
Views: 7,023
Posted By KRviator

There's this one too, tooling about over the...

There's this one too, tooling about over the harbour inside R405B.. I'd say they're both the real deal, given the other UAV video's they've posted on their channel. How long they remain on that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2024, 00:41
Replies: 142
Views: 33,630
Posted By KRviator

I wouldn't. A reasonably-trimmed aircraft -...

I wouldn't.

A reasonably-trimmed aircraft - or even something that's not that well trimmed, doesn't pitch 30* nose down and accelerate beyond Vne in the absence of an external (pilot/CG...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Mar 2024, 07:32
Replies: 31
Views: 4,533
Posted By KRviator

'ows he managed that on the runway in a...

'ows he managed that on the runway in a taildragger?:confused:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2024, 21:22
Replies: 1,534
Views: 520,727
Posted By KRviator

You really want to know what the best deal is for...

You really want to know what the best deal is for a NAA (Or a Rex or Eastern pilot)? Giving Network the asre and changing careers. There's better paying jobs out there with far better conditions...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Mar 2024, 06:10
Replies: 57
Views: 18,264
Posted By KRviator

Doesn't the Triple have tyre pressure on the...

Doesn't the Triple have tyre pressure on the EICAS? Or is that a customer option and United didn't order it? Would have thought that'd be an easy way for the crew to confirm they still have 6 wheels...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Mar 2024, 23:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,078
Posted By KRviator

That's what I thought too, but our esteemed...

That's what I thought too, but our esteemed leaders Gumby-ment say it's still in force (https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2014L01743/latest/text).
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Mar 2024, 19:13
Replies: 13
Views: 2,078
Posted By KRviator

Still there. CAO20.18, Appendix 1.1.d...

Still there.

CAO20.18, Appendix 1.1.d requires the carriage of "an accurate timepiece indicating the time in hours, minutes and seconds. This may be carried on the person of the pilot or...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Mar 2024, 08:57
Replies: 59
Views: 10,983
Posted By KRviator

Varmints on Virgin

Seems like it won't only be bad BO, bothersome babies and cranky Karen's to deal with when flying anymore. Virgin has announced pocket pets will soon be able to travel in the cabin - but only if they...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Mar 2024, 19:29
Replies: 1,534
Views: 520,727
Posted By KRviator

Would that not be considered a safety-of-flight...

Would that not be considered a safety-of-flight issue given AJ grounded the airline and ordered taxiing aircraft back to the gate on the pretense of "not wanting pilots to be distracted with IR...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Mar 2024, 19:39
Replies: 1
Views: 2,121
Posted By KRviator

Well and truly being discussed here: QF mishap...

Well and truly being discussed here: QF mishap YPPH 03/03/24 (https://www.pprune.org/australia-new-zealand-pacific/657954-qf-mishap-ypph-03-03-24-a.html)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Mar 2024, 04:16
Replies: 75
Views: 23,577
Posted By KRviator

If it's only a love-tap, can they both be...

If it's only a love-tap, can they both be unbolted and is the 737 certified to fly with only one winglet? Recall seeing several photos of a QF 747 about the traps with only one, but NFI if the baby...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Mar 2024, 08:38
Replies: 1,534
Views: 520,727
Posted By KRviator

No. In fact, our union recently voted to de-merge...

No. In fact, our union recently voted to de-merge from the CFMMEU to simply become the MEU - The Mining & Energy Union, which became effective (https://www.fwc.gov.au/cfmeu-and-meu) 01 December 2023....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Feb 2024, 07:22
Replies: 1,534
Views: 520,727
Posted By KRviator

We had the 'Prune Australian Airline Wages...

We had the 'Prune Australian Airline Wages Comparison (https://www.pprune.org/australia-new-zealand-pacific/448354-australian-airline-wages-compilation.html) thread a while back. First post 11 April...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2024, 04:26
Replies: 138
Views: 47,775
Posted By KRviator

From ABC News...

From ABC News (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-22/-inquiry-launched-over-taipan-helicopter-crash-killing-four/103499688):

Independent inquiry launched into fatal Taipan army helicopter crash
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Feb 2024, 01:33
Replies: 51
Views: 8,809
Posted By KRviator

I'd be over the moon if the takeover means OzR...

I'd be over the moon if the takeover means OzR comes to Android. Not the "RWY" app, but the proper OzR with all the features including wifi syncing to the Dynon. I could finally give Apple the asre.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2024, 00:38
Replies: 113
Views: 8,820
Posted By KRviator

UUhh nnooo I don't think that's the case... PICUS...

UUhh nnooo I don't think that's the case... PICUS has to be approved by the Operator. Or more specifically, the "supervising pilot" has to be approved by the Operator. If the Operator approves a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Feb 2024, 21:09
Replies: 113
Views: 8,820
Posted By KRviator

That'll be an interesting one for my next AFR in...

That'll be an interesting one for my next AFR in the RV. Bugger all chance the instructor would have sufficient knowledge of the EFIS, EI, VPX and so on to satisfy the 'General Competency'...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Feb 2024, 00:54
Replies: 30
Views: 7,544
Posted By KRviator

Good work with the replay. :ok: Would've made...

Good work with the replay. :ok: Would've made interesting reading if something did happen downroute, like that Singapore flight that peeled off to Indonesia last year.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Feb 2024, 19:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,636
Posted By KRviator

What's he asking?

What's he asking?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Feb 2024, 00:36
Replies: 18
Views: 2,091
Posted By KRviator

Probably...But you'd need a damn good accountant...

Probably...But you'd need a damn good accountant to demonstrate it directly relates to you earning an income. So a schoolteacher is out. Garbo? Probably not. Greeter at Bunnings? Not a snowballs...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Feb 2024, 22:48
Replies: 51
Views: 8,809
Posted By KRviator

OzRunways bought by Boeing

Just got an email from the OzR team saying that Boeing has purchased the company... TBH, I'm not sure how I feel about that given Boeing's recent and not-so-recent corporate direction and fear they...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Feb 2024, 22:25
Replies: 122
Views: 24,339
Posted By KRviator

Could it be that everyone in the TCU has been...

Could it be that everyone in the TCU has been doing OT to keep the place moving and they are burnt out and simply said FU? Time you read the tea leaves and understand that we would prefer a mentally...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Feb 2024, 19:42
Replies: 122
Views: 24,339
Posted By KRviator

"70 Controllers "are due""... That's a forecast....

"70 Controllers "are due""... That's a forecast. Ask BoM how often they get theirs wrong. Or ask an actual ATC'er how many graduate from the school and then take to get trained in each position?
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2024, 07:46
Replies: 4
Views: 667
Posted By KRviator

Let's say you want to fly to Tamworth. You can't...

Let's say you want to fly to Tamworth. You can't enter via the overlying Class C, you would have to go via Duri Gap and enter the CTR directly. Same for Sydney, you could land at Kingsford Smith, if...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2024, 05:16
Replies: 147
Views: 53,742
Posted By KRviator

ISTR it (the KingAir one) illuminates at a cabin...

ISTR it (the KingAir one) illuminates at a cabin altitude of 12,500, but that's just the relevant annunciator & the MASTER WARNING lamp, I don't remember the King Airs having an aural horn.
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