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Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2013, 01:33
Replies: 112
Views: 63,835
Posted By Wildpilot

Just a general message really, I'm a fixed wing...

Just a general message really, I'm a fixed wing pilot from Sussex (UK) and now working for one of the largest aerial fire fighting and ag flying operations in Australia. My point is if you really...
11th Mar 2013, 12:44
Replies: 32
Views: 10,044
Posted By Wildpilot

Anyone know what a van driver up north would be...

Anyone know what a van driver up north would be on roughly these days and if accom is normally left to the pilot or provided with any operators.
14th Oct 2011, 21:05
Replies: 223
Views: 98,628
Posted By Wildpilot

Please if you know who the pilot was and if they...

Please if you know who the pilot was and if they are ok can you please pm me as I have allot of close friends that I have not heard from.
22nd Aug 2011, 22:26
Replies: 23
Views: 4,048
Posted By Wildpilot

No difference really, you are the customer so you...

No difference really, you are the customer so you tell him you will be learning on the cheaper machine or go to another school. Do not put up with that sort of B/S that is everywhere in flying...
19th Jul 2011, 06:24
Replies: 72
Views: 18,132
Posted By Wildpilot

‪The Beaver Ballad‬‏ - YouTube ...

‪The Beaver Ballad‬‏ - YouTube

Yep the song is awful but entertaining.
19th Jul 2011, 05:25
Replies: 72
Views: 18,132
Posted By Wildpilot

Pilots love it, it does everything you asked of...

Pilots love it, it does everything you asked of it and more, and its still leads the field in tough rugged bush design.

Sounds great, looks great on wheels or ski's or as I like it on floats,...
18th Jul 2011, 06:23
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,880,427
Posted By Wildpilot

"Corporal why the big helmet"

"Corporal why the big helmet"
18th Jul 2011, 06:09
Replies: 79
Views: 29,320
Posted By Wildpilot

Christian archer, You are kind of missing...

Christian archer,

You are kind of missing the point and if you are instructing in the UK I can understand why.

This flap up as soon as you touch down is to aid weight on the wheels and give...
16th Jul 2011, 04:44
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,880,427
Posted By Wildpilot

1/ "Found anything" 2/ "yes I think it is a...

1/ "Found anything"

2/ "yes I think it is a small man in a canoe"

1/ "sure its not a rowing boat"

2/ "why split hairs !!! "
16th Jul 2011, 03:03
Replies: 9
Views: 5,889
Posted By Wildpilot

Castrol, It depends on what your 3000hrs...

Castrol,

It depends on what your 3000hrs are and how you sell them, I had 1000hrs of bush flying not NT charter but hard bush flying in a land far away.

I then did a rating with Bill Lane and...
14th Jul 2011, 03:49
Replies: 9
Views: 5,889
Posted By Wildpilot

Thumbs up Its hard to get into as it requires a great deal...

Its hard to get into as it requires a great deal more skill than most wheeled flying apart from ag and is quite easy to get it wrong. It requires good reading of situations such as wind direction and...
14th Jul 2011, 00:00
Replies: 227
Views: 55,020
Posted By Wildpilot

I agree with 206dog, To be honest if you have...

I agree with 206dog, To be honest if you have been to Maun and worked you don't need to keep arguing with everyone's dumb arse opinion, let them think what they like.

When I was there the pilots...
10th Jul 2011, 09:35
Replies: 78
Views: 17,017
Posted By Wildpilot

I must be imagining my situation and many many...

I must be imagining my situation and many many other then.
9th Jul 2011, 23:14
Replies: 78
Views: 17,017
Posted By Wildpilot

Good work Flyvirgin, There are those on...

Good work Flyvirgin,

There are those on here that have given up and basically are trying to make themselves feel better by convincing others to do the same. My career is on track my 61 pilot...
9th Jul 2011, 04:40
Replies: 78
Views: 17,017
Posted By Wildpilot

Its only accurate for Europe and nothing is...

Its only accurate for Europe and nothing is keeping you there, I am from the UK and have not one commercial hour there. For the African continent, Australia, NZ and many other countries hours do...
7th Jul 2011, 21:48
Replies: 78
Views: 17,017
Posted By Wildpilot

I have read all of this thread and find it...

I have read all of this thread and find it stunning that adult who holds a professional qualification cannot figure out how to approach someone or at least make a positive impression.

When I...
7th Jul 2011, 07:37
Replies: 51
Views: 10,875
Posted By Wildpilot

I went to Africa flew bush for a couple of years...

I went to Africa flew bush for a couple of years then got into floats on the mighty beaver and now the van on amphibious floats. My mates who went the instructing route still are at the same field...
13th Jun 2011, 06:08
Replies: 33
Views: 5,827
Posted By Wildpilot

At least the showers won't be as busy as a...

At least the showers won't be as busy as a British ship.

Its a great exchange system we learn French they learn to queue.
9th Jun 2011, 07:05
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By Wildpilot

Got two minutes into the first video and could...

Got two minutes into the first video and could not stand the terrible commentary that was made worse by the Sooth Efrikan accent.
8th Jun 2011, 04:42
Replies: 44
Views: 8,019
Posted By Wildpilot

Mav22 I can confirm this rumor ( although I...

Mav22

I can confirm this rumor ( although I think you know this! ) also some bars in Cairns will wave the entry fee with a smile and a flash of the asic card.
Forum: Canada
8th Jun 2011, 04:34
Replies: 6
Views: 2,835
Posted By Wildpilot

Where in the world are you firstly and why do you...

Where in the world are you firstly and why do you want to pay for your own rating.
8th Jun 2011, 02:19
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,359,819
Posted By Wildpilot

FTD Great picture, having spent some time...

FTD

Great picture, having spent some time in TNQ on the old float/Beaver I would like to see a cockpit view of this last one to see if I have logged any hours in her.
8th Jun 2011, 01:48
Replies: 79
Views: 29,320
Posted By Wildpilot

Trex450 I have to disagree, I have used...

Trex450

I have to disagree, I have used this method on the C206 thousands of times into less than perfect strips and all of the C206 in the fleet had electric flaps.
6th Jun 2011, 02:15
Replies: 40
Views: 7,007
Posted By Wildpilot

The idea is to taxi or warm up on one tank (least...

The idea is to taxi or warm up on one tank (least full) then change tanks to (most full) then do the run up then toff on the (most full) tank that you have just tested.

Then both tanks are tested...
5th Jun 2011, 05:50
Replies: 79
Views: 29,320
Posted By Wildpilot

If I'm scared on finals and before the takeoff...

If I'm scared on finals and before the takeoff roll its short.:ok:
4th Jun 2011, 23:40
Replies: 79
Views: 29,320
Posted By Wildpilot

As anyone who has done a bit of bush work will...

As anyone who has done a bit of bush work will know, the published toff and landing distances are generally nothing like the real toff and landing distances.
That is not to say I or anyone else...
4th Jun 2011, 20:40
Replies: 79
Views: 29,320
Posted By Wildpilot

Used this method pretty much all the time on...

Used this method pretty much all the time on either tailwind or very cross winded strips sometimes bringing up the flap in a gentle smooth action whilst about to touch down to put her right on at the...
30th May 2011, 23:12
Replies: 22
Views: 3,966
Posted By Wildpilot

Well I'm still of the same opinion a year or so...

Well I'm still of the same opinion a year or so down the track, enjoying what I do and the places it takes me.

I never say never so who knows one day I might fly a big shiny new jet but right...
29th Apr 2011, 07:03
Replies: 9
Views: 4,363
Posted By Wildpilot

It seems that hand or feet flying skills are on...

It seems that hand or feet flying skills are on the way out these days. That's why I'm sticking to float planes that require back to basics solid flying skills.
25th Apr 2011, 02:52
Replies: 29
Views: 9,768
Posted By Wildpilot

As far as I can tell its a Ayres Thrush, the lump...

As far as I can tell its a Ayres Thrush, the lump on the right hand side of the hopper area in front of the cockpit gives it away.
24th Apr 2011, 03:46
Replies: 40
Views: 13,945
Posted By Wildpilot

Mauijim, You are missing the point by a...

Mauijim,

You are missing the point by a country mile.

In Fact most guys would probably agree that there GA career was a great deal more stressful than there airline career.

And there are...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2011, 10:02
Replies: 34
Views: 6,841
Posted By Wildpilot

Most important thing is to check if there is no...

Most important thing is to check if there is no one who recognizes you as you approach this embarrassing flying machine!

Sorry, used to fix them so have a love hate relationship.
20th Apr 2011, 09:55
Replies: 11
Views: 2,248
Posted By Wildpilot

Cockpits really lost there charm for me when...

Cockpits really lost there charm for me when glass came in all those years back, not to use but in terms of how they look.
20th Apr 2011, 09:44
Replies: 227
Views: 55,020
Posted By Wildpilot

Jason5 It might make a slight difference...

Jason5

It might make a slight difference with some companies if you had some time instructing but generally will not add anything otherwise. And I don't think you will be over qualified at 270TT...
17th Apr 2011, 20:42
Replies: 8
Views: 3,399
Posted By Wildpilot

This is either a joke or this bloke has more...

This is either a joke or this bloke has more front than Harrods.:ugh:
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