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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Feb 2015, 13:29
Replies: 21
Views: 8,855
Posted By increasedescent

VR-HFX, 😂 thanks, that gave a me a short giggle.

VR-HFX, 😂 thanks, that gave a me a short giggle.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Oct 2012, 04:27
Replies: 19
Views: 6,501
Posted By increasedescent

Both the undergraduate degree (approximately...

Both the undergraduate degree (approximately 22,000 AUD) and the CPL MECIR course (approximately 70,000 to 80,000 AUD) can be done using FEE HELP (ie. the low interest government loan scheme). It is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Sep 2009, 09:25
Replies: 21
Views: 15,084
Posted By increasedescent

The local prices are very steep. Also, if you are...

The local prices are very steep. Also, if you are silly enough to leave them in the car on a hot day 10 jeppesen sleeves will fuse into one very heavy piece of plastic... along with the charts...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Aug 2009, 12:08
Replies: 11
Views: 7,063
Posted By increasedescent

Yes, under Navigation, but not under Flight...

Yes, under Navigation, but not under Flight Planning;

5.4 PRACTICAL FLIGHT PLANNING AND FLIGHT MONITORING
Complete a practical flight planning exercise using specified initial conditions and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Aug 2009, 09:06
Replies: 11
Views: 7,063
Posted By increasedescent

Big Beres, I too have completed nav and...

Big Beres,

I too have completed nav and flight planning recently but was referring to calculating PSDs from scratch. I did not have to do this and as far as I know this has been the case for a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Aug 2009, 03:09
Replies: 11
Views: 7,063
Posted By increasedescent

PSD?

We just call it the PSD where I'm from, something that is no longer part of the Australian ATPL syllabus. In answer to your question, no there is no simple (or exact) way of doing it by hand, in my...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Aug 2009, 03:37
Replies: 23
Views: 3,884
Posted By increasedescent

I'm with 'muddergoose', they probably have their...

I'm with 'muddergoose', they probably have their sights set on somebody already and the advertisement its purely to meet government job requirements. I have a few mates that had to re-apply and be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Aug 2009, 03:18
Replies: 41
Views: 7,599
Posted By increasedescent

Well said Mr. Hat. ID

Well said Mr. Hat.

ID
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2009, 15:46
Replies: 15
Views: 2,367
Posted By increasedescent

Thanks 'training wheels' that was my...

Thanks 'training wheels' that was my interpretation before GG's comment;



I am still a bit puzzled, but I haven't even experienced any approach down to minima as yet, so I think I will stick...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2009, 13:24
Replies: 15
Views: 2,367
Posted By increasedescent

I must be tired. I do understand that, what...

I must be tired.

I do understand that, what I was getting at was, for example; if you were doing the 26 LLZ (MDA 770') and you did not break visual until say 900' (110' below circling MDA). For...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2009, 12:51
Replies: 15
Views: 2,367
Posted By increasedescent

Correct me if I'm wrong, I am a newbie to the IFR...

Correct me if I'm wrong, I am a newbie to the IFR world but his question has interested me.

'training wheels' is he not refering to a situation where the cloud base is above the MDA for a straight...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jul 2009, 09:37
Replies: 56
Views: 4,644
Posted By increasedescent

Is this thread still going... :rolleyes:

Is this thread still going... :rolleyes:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2009, 03:55
Replies: 56
Views: 4,644
Posted By increasedescent

Check your PM's :ok:

Check your PM's :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jun 2009, 06:12
Replies: 25
Views: 20,688
Posted By increasedescent

I'm with Lasiorhinus, expecting to be given the...

I'm with Lasiorhinus, expecting to be given the Q's and A's just to get a pass is not conducive to good learning environment, especially in aviation. Even in training, there will be plenty of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jun 2009, 06:05
Replies: 25
Views: 3,481
Posted By increasedescent

I would agree with what the others have said - B....

I would agree with what the others have said - B.

ID
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jun 2009, 06:02
Replies: 34
Views: 25,245
Posted By increasedescent

Correct. AFT AHUF clearly states in the index the...

Correct. AFT AHUF clearly states in the index the notes included are Bob Tait's CHUF material - it's just photocopied (with permission of course). There are only about 40 or so pages of supplementary...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jun 2009, 12:54
Replies: 25
Views: 20,688
Posted By increasedescent

If you're doing a 150 hr integrated course you...

If you're doing a 150 hr integrated course you better check you meet the flying requirements too. Otherwise, I would only second what SM227 said, do CHUF last, I couldn't tell the difference between...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jun 2009, 03:24
Replies: 68
Views: 36,395
Posted By increasedescent

I'm with crew rest. The GPS would be providing...

I'm with crew rest. The GPS would be providing true altitude. Plus any anomalies in the GPS altitude, you should be able to come up with a 1000 ft error somewhere.

ID
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2009, 06:39
Replies: 19
Views: 4,044
Posted By increasedescent

I found ATC's two texts (one for aerody and...

I found ATC's two texts (one for aerody and mechanical systems and another for avionics and FMS) were a good complement to AFT's notes. AFT covers the syllabus, but I felt it lacked the depth in some...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jun 2009, 11:24
Replies: 63
Views: 12,921
Posted By increasedescent

Doesn't ANR 119 under CAR 143 imply that you can...

Doesn't ANR 119 under CAR 143 imply that you can carry a loaded firearm on CHTR or RPT without CASA permission provided you buy a dangerous animal to go with it? :}

ID
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jun 2009, 08:03
Replies: 34
Views: 25,245
Posted By increasedescent

A few of the Aviation Theory Centre ATPL texts,...

A few of the Aviation Theory Centre ATPL texts, mainly the avionics and systems books as they were a little easier to read. Mechanics of Flight was also helpful for some concepts that needed a bit...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jun 2009, 10:21
Replies: 34
Views: 25,245
Posted By increasedescent

Just recently used the AFT texts (and a few extra...

Just recently used the AFT texts (and a few extra supplementary texts) for all 7 exams . Passed all first go and averaged 91%. Some of the material, like everything is a bit dry (esp. flight...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jun 2009, 12:54
Replies: 65
Views: 33,211
Posted By increasedescent

:} Apache, don't get me started! Been there, done...

:} Apache, don't get me started! Been there, done that and chose to run in the opposite direction. Have taken the 'traditional' route into GA - now glad I did. However, for the benefit of those still...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jun 2009, 10:24
Replies: 8
Views: 1,336
Posted By increasedescent

Stretch06, I would say your particular issue...

Stretch06,

I would say your particular issue would be, as others said, simply the practice questions, there are the odd mistakes here and there with Bob Tait - it would be hard to keep his...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jun 2009, 09:47
Replies: 65
Views: 33,211
Posted By increasedescent

Thank god there's still some positive souls out...

Thank god there's still some positive souls out there. I hope there are more like you.

ID

PS. apache, apologies for the typo, you are quite right.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jun 2009, 09:32
Replies: 18
Views: 2,529
Posted By increasedescent

BUSH PILOT, I think you have misunderstood...

BUSH PILOT,

I think you have misunderstood the regs. You may proceed by day to an aerodrome without an approach procedure and/or TAF under the IFR, without providing a suitable alternate, if...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jun 2009, 08:43
Replies: 6
Views: 4,008
Posted By increasedescent

Plank Blender, As with DH200 I can't call...

Plank Blender,

As with DH200 I can't call myself experienced, however, having recently completed a MECIR and ATPL theory I would strongly recommend the BoM Manual. Not as easy to read as the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th May 2009, 04:20
Replies: 65
Views: 33,211
Posted By increasedescent

Dekka, 1. Endo = Endorsement 2. CP =...

Dekka,

1. Endo = Endorsement

2. CP = Chief Pilot = Chris Hines @ REX

3. DTA = Duty Time Allowance

I would suggest that you perhaps gain a bit more general knowledge before the interview....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Apr 2009, 09:37
Replies: 230
Views: 22,758
Posted By increasedescent

Apparently its just reached NZ too. ...

Apparently its just reached NZ too.

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25388522-23109,00.html
(http://www.news.com.au/travel/story/0,28318,25388109-5014090,00.html)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Apr 2009, 04:09
Replies: 20
Views: 5,342
Posted By increasedescent

j3, My apologies if it came across as...

j3,

My apologies if it came across as anything else, but I was merely meaning to give my opinion on the benefits knowledge-wise. If there are other benefits to an aviation degree I hope to see...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2009, 14:08
Replies: 20
Views: 5,342
Posted By increasedescent

j3, You sound like a graduate? ...

j3,

You sound like a graduate?



Correct I haven't finished my degree. I have 3 out of 24 courses remaining to be completed, hopefully within 6 months, with an in-depth knowledge on what I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2009, 10:59
Replies: 27
Views: 30,137
Posted By increasedescent

I'd definitely blame that one on the small...

I'd definitely blame that one on the small country town factor.

But surely CASA would've applied a surcharge for that?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2009, 10:54
Replies: 20
Views: 5,342
Posted By increasedescent

Personal experience: While a degree MAY look good...

Personal experience: While a degree MAY look good on paper, I don't believe the aviation degrees in Australia (at least) provide you with any more knowledge / wisdom than the guy (or girl) who did...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Apr 2009, 10:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,192
Posted By increasedescent

What Mr. Buzzy said. :ok:

What Mr. Buzzy said. :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2009, 08:21
Replies: 19
Views: 10,601
Posted By increasedescent

It's not that complicated. Regardless of if you...

It's not that complicated. Regardless of if you are doing an 150 hour integrated CPL / Theory course, like the ATPL exams - "the candidate shall pass the 7 subject-parts of the CPL examination within...
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