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Forum: Private Flying
5th May 2010, 01:55
Replies: 50
Views: 7,194
Posted By Torquatus

First solo circuit was around eight hours (don't...

First solo circuit was around eight hours (don't have the logbook in front of me), the instructor indicated he was happy with my skills, but not with the wind so I spent an hour hanging around the...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Mar 2010, 01:34
Replies: 120
Views: 19,773
Posted By Torquatus

Very little, and none whatsoever if he does it so...

Very little, and none whatsoever if he does it so far away that the aeroplanes can hear him but the tower can't. Anecdotally, it has happened!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2010, 01:01
Replies: 50
Views: 9,339
Posted By Torquatus

Even better, walk into a few places and have a...

Even better, walk into a few places and have a chat. It shouldn't take long at AF if you've got a Saturday morning free or a couple of hours on a weekday. You'll get a far better feel for what each...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Mar 2010, 23:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,543
Posted By Torquatus

Call your CAA and/or talk to a licenced aviation...

Call your CAA and/or talk to a licenced aviation medical examiner. That is the only way you can be sure.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2010, 01:38
Replies: 18
Views: 1,947
Posted By Torquatus

These are the G's, perhaps Temora et al are...

These are the G's, perhaps Temora et al are hanging out for the C's when their turn comes around?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2010, 01:27
Replies: 30
Views: 4,303
Posted By Torquatus

Was talking to a neighbour the other week, we...

Was talking to a neighbour the other week, we live under the inbound path for a GAAP, got the usual complaint. Anyway, he then went back to his angle grinding :hmm:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Feb 2010, 00:08
Replies: 42
Views: 6,073
Posted By Torquatus

Shining a device into the sky, sure. Tracking an...

Shining a device into the sky, sure. Tracking an aeroplane with a device, not so much.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Feb 2010, 02:59
Replies: 77
Views: 25,412
Posted By Torquatus

F3G, are you suggesting that a Manager should...

F3G, are you suggesting that a Manager should keep (or require someone to keep) a permenant record that would show a deficiency that they would then need to resolve? Without legislation to require...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2010, 01:23
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By Torquatus

They are abbreviations of latin terms. I.e....

They are abbreviations of latin terms.

I.e. is for "id est" which can be translated as "which means" or "that is". You can use it in English when the reader needs to "get it", i.e. understand the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Nov 2009, 23:09
Replies: 4
Views: 971
Posted By Torquatus

Because a past discussion of the dangers of high...

Because a past discussion of the dangers of high powered laser pointers had an ad at the bottom of the page for said high powered laser pointers. As you may know, these ad companies scan the page to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Nov 2009, 01:42
Replies: 2
Views: 973
Posted By Torquatus

You can't possibly be insinuating that since the...

You can't possibly be insinuating that since the current government took office, absolutely nothing has been done to improve pay and conditions for ordinary "working families"! :E
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Nov 2009, 04:06
Replies: 35
Views: 5,045
Posted By Torquatus

Well you don't actually want to say anything -...

Well you don't actually want to say anything - then you're responsible for it!

Or, for the pollies in the audience:

While it is government policy to distribute rulings and descisions to as...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Nov 2009, 03:47
Replies: 16
Views: 5,001
Posted By Torquatus

If you've got an engine rolling back and you...

If you've got an engine rolling back and you can't immediately see that it is a silly mistake, then a PAN call is prudent, in my view.

If things get worse suddenly, at least ATC knows that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Nov 2009, 00:18
Replies: 323
Views: 86,651
Posted By Torquatus

Preparing to dodge shoes, but I bought a Pilot...

Preparing to dodge shoes, but I bought a Pilot PA-1181 for passenger use and can't fault them for $150! Noise reduction is the same or perhaps slightly better than my old set of DC H10-30s, and they...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2009, 23:22
Replies: 67
Views: 13,543
Posted By Torquatus

Supermarine tried. It was called the Spiteful,...

Supermarine tried. It was called the Spiteful, and the test pilots didn't like it as much as the Spitfire. It was doomed anyway, as by the time it was ready for production the Meteor and Vampire...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
5th Nov 2009, 22:36
Replies: 25
Views: 3,282
Posted By Torquatus

Would it depend on the bizjet? E.g. a herd...

Would it depend on the bizjet?

E.g. a herd of Mustangs, a battalion of Falcons ... a list of Citations? :}
Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2009, 22:24
Replies: 9
Views: 4,476
Posted By Torquatus

In my opinion the Pilot headsets are the pick of...

In my opinion the Pilot headsets are the pick of the low-cost stuff at the moment, and I have a passive set for lending to passengers. That said, I wear a set of DCs myself - a set of DC10-30s, an...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Nov 2009, 00:49
Replies: 43
Views: 42,517
Posted By Torquatus

The height shown will be that sent out by the...

The height shown will be that sent out by the aircraft transponder. Possibly mis-set QNH, QNH left on 1013, or the transponder reading low compared to the altimeter.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2009, 00:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,708
Posted By Torquatus

Initially, I found a PA28 (Warrior) more...

Initially, I found a PA28 (Warrior) more difficult to land than the 172 (I learned ab initio on the 152). I just couldn't grasp why the Warrior wanted to float so much until I was able to stop and...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Nov 2009, 19:32
Replies: 27
Views: 4,435
Posted By Torquatus

Just had a look at the specs, and yes it seems...

Just had a look at the specs, and yes it seems that the Zulu will offer you greater protection than my passive David Clarks (when the ANR is running, at least). So I'd say yes, you could fly with...
Forum: Medical & Health
1st Nov 2009, 21:58
Replies: 27
Views: 4,435
Posted By Torquatus

Well, if it is comfortable with the ANR on then...

Well, if it is comfortable with the ANR on then you're not suffering hearing damage (your ears don't care if the sound is damped by active electronics or padding), but you've hit on the problem -...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Oct 2009, 05:01
Replies: 34
Views: 7,212
Posted By Torquatus

And at least one other vital assumption...

And at least one other vital assumption (http://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/universe/bb_cosmo_struct.html), as well :ok:

On topic - In my opinion this is simply a cultural misunderstanding, or is that too...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Oct 2009, 01:06
Replies: 34
Views: 7,212
Posted By Torquatus

Or, at best astronomical estimate, 13.73 billion...

Or, at best astronomical estimate, 13.73 billion years :ok:

(hat, coat, door)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Oct 2009, 00:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By Torquatus

Oh yeah - an aircraft that flies like a car, and...

Oh yeah - an aircraft that flies like a car, and a car that drives like an aircraft! When can I get one? :uhoh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Oct 2009, 03:39
Replies: 121
Views: 22,192
Posted By Torquatus

Transistions won't affect LCDs, they aren't...

Transistions won't affect LCDs, they aren't actually polarising. I quite like them for general use, but mine don't really get dark enough for flying (for my money). Not sure if you can get darker...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Oct 2009, 04:16
Replies: 73
Views: 31,323
Posted By Torquatus

Yes, I think it was BWR.

Yes, I think it was BWR.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Oct 2009, 05:12
Replies: 73
Views: 31,323
Posted By Torquatus

Sorry to bump an old thread, but there was a blue...

Sorry to bump an old thread, but there was a blue Citabria parked outside RQAC when I was there on Saturday.

Not sure who's it is, but DM seemed to be the one instructing in it.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Oct 2009, 04:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,995
Posted By Torquatus

As suggested in the headset post in the Medical &...

As suggested in the headset post in the Medical & Health forum (http://www.pprune.org/medical-health/388842-worth-buying-headset.html), don't spend so much money on a headset that you're sacrificing...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Oct 2009, 06:14
Replies: 43
Views: 4,818
Posted By Torquatus

Can't they just do what they've always done at...

Can't they just do what they've always done at non-airfield/airport locations, and call the police or the National Security Hotline (as appropriate) whenever they see something suspicious (or me...
Forum: Medical & Health
5th Oct 2009, 00:01
Replies: 27
Views: 4,435
Posted By Torquatus

If you find the Telex uncomfortable, then yes -...

If you find the Telex uncomfortable, then yes - get the Sennheisers!

See if the Telex can be adjusted to reduce the clamping force. I don't know how it works, but they go on and on about their...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Oct 2009, 23:51
Replies: 24
Views: 3,198
Posted By Torquatus

:sad: My immediate thought was that $800 is...

:sad:

My immediate thought was that $800 is just a slap on the wrist, but I suppose you'd have to run a red light while talking on the mobile and not wearing your seatbelt to surpass that fine...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Oct 2009, 22:58
Replies: 323
Views: 86,651
Posted By Torquatus

I don't think you'll find a set of new DC 13.4s...

I don't think you'll find a set of new DC 13.4s (edit: from Australia) for less than $450!
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2009, 01:30
Replies: 9
Views: 1,124
Posted By Torquatus

The two most striking things I found moving from...

The two most striking things I found moving from the 152 to the 172N were the heavy elevators (compared to the 152) and the tall instrument panel. At Vy the coaming is on the horizon, if I remember...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Sep 2009, 12:31
Replies: 24
Views: 3,198
Posted By Torquatus

Jabawocky, I don't mean to be a picky :mad: but I...

Jabawocky, I don't mean to be a picky :mad: but I was under the impression that you do actually need to hold either an ASIC or an AVID to "exercise the priviledges" of your pilot's licence, at least...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Sep 2009, 12:28
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By Torquatus

Currently in Australia it is down to the...

Currently in Australia it is down to the individual's contract, but the Australian Government is introducing a paid parental scheme in 2011 where any employee who has a child will be eligible for up...
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