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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Oct 2014, 02:44
Replies: 34
Views: 15,161
Posted By Tiger35

The Sky is not the Limit

I suggest that you read Matt Hall's book - The Sky is Not the Limit, to get a really good idea about how hard to work at school, during pilot's course and after grad training.
Dedication and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jul 2014, 07:24
Replies: 33
Views: 8,463
Posted By Tiger35

Credibility

QF32 engine cowling on the ground south of Singapore: " There is no evidence that those parts came from a QANTAS aircraft."




A380 with water flowing down the aisles: " There was no safety...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Dec 2013, 06:01
Replies: 36
Views: 7,257
Posted By Tiger35

Electra

I still maintain that an Electra could be about a minute faster than a 727 on the SYD - MEL, or vice versa, legs - in the old days when pilots ruled the airlines and still had some fun flying.

...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jan 2013, 13:40
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,251,768
Posted By Tiger35

Piaggio P-166

That would be one of those 'magnificent' Piaggio P-166s that Chansett used to run around.:cool:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2013, 03:24
Replies: 53
Views: 15,008
Posted By Tiger35

I think that Port Hedland was a Flight Service...

I think that Port Hedland was a Flight Service Centre (FSC) rather than a Unit (FSU) in the 1980's. I think Hedland was one of the FIRs before the consolidation started to the two current FIRs in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jun 2012, 22:56
Replies: 35
Views: 5,635
Posted By Tiger35

Honored Certificates

Back in the mid 70's the Whittlesea Flying School conducted a promotion at Northland Shopping Centre giving away TIF type gift vouchers with a purchase within the centre. Their aim was to increase...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th May 2012, 21:24
Replies: 10
Views: 1,764
Posted By Tiger35

I'd bone up on my air law if I were you Vol,...

I'd bone up on my air law if I were you Vol, unless you are wanting a free one way trip to Oz.

They are looking for old hang glider pilots with inadequate air law knowledge to kidnap and bring to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th May 2012, 23:25
Replies: 138
Views: 39,960
Posted By Tiger35

I only took me two years training to go solo. ...

I only took me two years training to go solo.

Mind you I did go solo on the first day that I was legally able to because of my age. ;)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th May 2012, 23:20
Replies: 17
Views: 4,031
Posted By Tiger35

Get straight into a full CIR. It will test...

Get straight into a full CIR.

It will test and develop your skills especially in regard to accuracy and workload management.

I'd suggest going for a full CTA package before you do though,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st May 2012, 21:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,948
Posted By Tiger35

CASA runs flying operations in Australia, not...

CASA runs flying operations in Australia, not Airservices, they only do ATC RFFS and support systems.

See AC101-1(0) issued in 2002.

It details the way that UAVs are to be operated.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Apr 2012, 22:18
Replies: 10
Views: 3,803
Posted By Tiger35

Vale Dean Young

Sad news indeed Kanga, thanks for passing it on.

Best wishes to the family and his close friends.

Rest in Peace mate.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Apr 2012, 06:07
Replies: 422
Views: 217,046
Posted By Tiger35

Send a photo of it to Olivia. Just to show her...

Send a photo of it to Olivia. Just to show her what a QANTAS A380 looks like.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jan 2012, 20:05
Replies: 39
Views: 5,925
Posted By Tiger35

Curvature of the Earth

A lot of military jets only get airborne because of the curvature of the Earth and excess thrust, therefore a lot of military runways are "humped" in the middle to reduce take-off length. :cool:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Nov 2011, 21:21
Replies: 18
Views: 3,748
Posted By Tiger35

Smile Funny post Gobbledock. It would be even...

Funny post Gobbledock.

It would be even funnier if CASA bounced Travolta.

But Air Force One is a US military aircraft. Not even our RAAF blokes will be able to get close without security...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Nov 2011, 02:53
Replies: 14
Views: 1,207
Posted By Tiger35

Try Nyah, north of Swan Hill and close to...

Try Nyah, north of Swan Hill and close to Toolybuc, or however you spell it. There is a gliding club there and the strip was ok last time I was there.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Oct 2011, 05:44
Replies: 34
Views: 7,017
Posted By Tiger35

I wonder if Olivia will recognise the white...

I wonder if Olivia will recognise the white kangaroo on the red tail this time?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Sep 2011, 00:17
Replies: 45
Views: 12,468
Posted By Tiger35

My post is about what Brisbane's CH 7 news aired...

My post is about what Brisbane's CH 7 news aired as audio coming from the pilot and ATC.

I don't know what was actually said, just what was presented on CH 7.

From INTHEWEEDS' comments it...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Sep 2011, 22:52
Replies: 45
Views: 12,468
Posted By Tiger35

Real Audio?

Given our great trust of the media maggots of late, are you sure that all of the audio is real?

Since when do ATC say: "Station calling Mayday say again" after hearing a well spoken Mayday...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th May 2011, 21:05
Replies: 12
Views: 3,055
Posted By Tiger35

Are cadets who already have a PPL eligible for a...

Are cadets who already have a PPL eligible for a flying scholarship for PPL training?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Mar 2011, 00:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,806
Posted By Tiger35

Fake airline pilots in India

The Indian DGCA is investigating claims that there are MANY of its nation's airlines' pilots having fake or forged licences and endorsements or have forged exam results.

It makes you wonder if...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2011, 10:23
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,376,115
Posted By Tiger35

Scratch one F-2 I guess.

Scratch one F-2 I guess.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Feb 2011, 20:45
Replies: 25
Views: 3,866
Posted By Tiger35

2 years

It took me two years from first flight to first solo.

I was 13 and had to wait until I was 15 to go solo. :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jan 2011, 19:54
Replies: 10
Views: 1,391
Posted By Tiger35

Probably playing with the Ranger.:p

Probably playing with the Ranger.:p
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jan 2011, 20:23
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,376,115
Posted By Tiger35

Hi Moreton Bay guys, Have you flown out...

Hi Moreton Bay guys,

Have you flown out near Moreton Island lately?

Has the brown water reached the island yet?

Thinking of putting the nautical money burner in action for a run out to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Dec 2010, 19:44
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,376,115
Posted By Tiger35

The Dak is at the Airways Hotel in Port Moresby. ...

The Dak is at the Airways Hotel in Port Moresby.

It's their business centre. Lined with wood and half a dozen computers grace its interior. The cockpit is closed off with a perspex "door" but it...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Dec 2010, 02:08
Replies: 50
Views: 13,844
Posted By Tiger35

I think the G's are part of the SALT agreements -...

I think the G's are part of the SALT agreements - ie they used to be able to carry nukes.

Lucky they never went across the pond to NZ then hey. :)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Dec 2010, 02:03
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,376,115
Posted By Tiger35

"Pity they cant give one to Temora"

If the Air Force - Australian Government can't afford to keep them flying, I doubt whether Temora can too.

I think that one of the main "maintenance" reasons, as opposed to "operational" reasons...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Nov 2010, 07:41
Replies: 439
Views: 119,040
Posted By Tiger35

Not as bad as the QF media spokesperson, Olivia...

Not as bad as the QF media spokesperson, Olivia Wirth, who couldn't recognise the corporate logo.

A quote from SMH: "A Qantas spokeswoman said there was "no suggestion it's come from our...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Aug 2010, 02:40
Replies: 18
Views: 3,430
Posted By Tiger35

Professor Damien Kingsbury must be a Professor of...

Professor Damien Kingsbury must be a Professor of Drama.

He probably teaches journo's how to write rivetting articles.:8
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2010, 21:32
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,376,115
Posted By Tiger35

Thanks for the video Jaba. I wonder if we...

Thanks for the video Jaba.

I wonder if we can get the Blue Angels or the Thunderbirds, or even the Roulettes to do that for the Offshore Power boat races off Redcliffe?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2010, 05:38
Replies: 272
Views: 60,624
Posted By Tiger35

Our Canberras certainly dropped bombs accurately...

Our Canberras certainly dropped bombs accurately on opposition targets in Vietnam, sadly with some crew losses as well.

I'm not sure whether they dropped bombs during the Confrontation with...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Mar 2010, 20:55
Replies: 147
Views: 91,037
Posted By Tiger35

Ansett had a pilot caught out with fake docs in...

Ansett had a pilot caught out with fake docs in the 90's.

He failed his RAAF pilots course and then faked tons of Macchi hours in his logbook and eventually got accepted by Ansett.

He was...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2010, 04:42
Replies: 18
Views: 1,960
Posted By Tiger35

The ejection capsule charges are the issue with...

The ejection capsule charges are the issue with these aircraft. Too expensive to make safe just destroy them.

Damn shame but such is life for a conglomeration of metal parts...no matter how...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2010, 19:43
Replies: 58
Views: 19,571
Posted By Tiger35

You can't compare a real fighter like the Mirage...

You can't compare a real fighter like the Mirage with a very limited capability and short range INTERCEPTOR like that pommy heap of rubbish, no matter how impressive its vertical performance is with...
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