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Forum: Questions
6th Feb 2014, 08:15
Replies: 1
Views: 1,290
Posted By spacemantan

Recommended Altitude

G'day All,

A discussion began at work the other day regarding "Recommended Altitudes" as depicted on FAA terminal approach charts, and as defined in AIM.

Essentially I was wondering if anyone...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2011, 11:31
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

@BlackPrince77 I'm just going to take this...

@BlackPrince77

I'm just going to take this opportunity to expand on some things you have said just to keep it fair and shed a different light on it.



SRG operate the Wedgetail and the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Mar 2011, 11:21
Replies: 39
Views: 7,974
Posted By spacemantan

Not too sure about that, The decision to purchase...

Not too sure about that, The decision to purchase hasn't exactly been made, just a letter of inquiry essentially. The RAAF and in particular DMO have to shore up the money first, dip into a number of...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2011, 19:38
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

Guess i'll count myself lucky that I got some...

Guess i'll count myself lucky that I got some issued whilst there and chalk one up for the SRP.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2011, 11:50
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

@ Aussie_Aviator All due respect, but I...

@ Aussie_Aviator

All due respect, but I believe nato.wp is showing some form of Initiative by asking the question on here. Surely he isn't a local from Tamworth and isn't aware of its Climate...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Mar 2011, 11:11
Replies: 39
Views: 7,974
Posted By spacemantan

I thought the production line was set to close...

I thought the production line was set to close 2012ish and that Boeing were going to cut down production rates soon (if not now) due to the majority of orders having been completed.

That being...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2011, 19:33
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

Conceded, Getting...

Conceded,

Getting blottoed/bashed/pissed/herpes (herpes? really?) isn't a great idea, and personally I probably wouldn't go out and do the same... But I would go out and have a couple of drinks...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2011, 12:51
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

I guess we should leave those decisions up to the...

I guess we should leave those decisions up to the people who are there to make them. My point is that one night of putting your feet up does not hurt in the greater scheme of things. You might...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2011, 10:12
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

I have to disagree with you Captain Sand Dune on...

I have to disagree with you Captain Sand Dune on the issue of friday nights on flight screening.

Although prep is paramount to being successful whilst at flight screening, an opportunity to let...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2011, 20:42
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

I wouldn't say native, lets just say an...

I wouldn't say native, lets just say an experienced person! And yes, going to the impy comes with a note, warning and caution... Don't start something because it will hurt :ouch:
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2011, 10:14
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

Aloys1us: And always hold on to your...

Aloys1us:

And always hold on to your dreams. The military can be a harsh place and you may not always find yourself where you wish to be, but no matter what a/c you fly or what operations you do,...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2011, 10:41
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

Congrats guys on getting as far as you have with...

Congrats guys on getting as far as you have with your respective applications. Whether you be starting Officer training soon or going across to Tamworth to attend flight screening, all the best.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2011, 09:50
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

I'll echo most other people here and point out...

I'll echo most other people here and point out this is for the RAAF. That said, military transport doesn't have the same mentality as the airlines do. ALG isn't constrained by departure times (ideal...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2011, 09:44
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

Bugga, it appears my reply was entirely too...

Bugga, it appears my reply was entirely too late... Oh well the jokes still there. The waiting times for Assessment Days are a bit of a joke
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2011, 06:03
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

Ant: He's probably still in the waiting...

Ant:

He's probably still in the waiting room :}
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2011, 10:30
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

Lacho: From memory it is just one topic but...

Lacho:

From memory it is just one topic but all three of the questions you posed can be summed up quite nicely in one essay. Just remember the good old days of essay writing in High school....
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jan 2011, 10:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,921
Posted By spacemantan

Thanks guys Good to know as visual...

Thanks guys

Good to know as visual approaches aren't done often on the aircraft type in question and as such a good understanding of the rules is required before deciding to do one. This will go...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jan 2011, 22:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,921
Posted By spacemantan

Visual Approach hypothetical

G'day all,

Have a question that might sound a bit basic and might be a little confusing but here goes.

This is a hypothetical question for Australian airspace.

An IFR Flight coming into a...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2011, 11:44
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

Haven’t posted in a while so I thought I’d...

Haven’t posted in a while so I thought I’d comment on a recently posted rant

Just like anything in life, you have to be prepared to make sacrifices and jump through some pretty horrible hoops....
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2010, 07:36
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

aus111c and Jimmy Although learning things...

aus111c and Jimmy

Although learning things like checklists and RT etc etc gives you a good appreciation, you don't need to know that stuff for FSP. Don't get me wrong, i'm not trying to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Sep 2010, 07:01
Replies: 12
Views: 3,351
Posted By spacemantan

Apart from what has already been mentioned,...

Apart from what has already been mentioned, another factor to consider is the limited time you spend at the DH.

If you decide to add extra height outside of recommended practices, you could...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Sep 2010, 03:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,629
Posted By spacemantan

Sweet, cheers for the info maverick

Sweet, cheers for the info maverick
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Sep 2010, 12:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,629
Posted By spacemantan

PPL and GA

G'day all, am about to go for my PPL here in sunny Brisbane and have a few questions in regards to flying in general.

My only interest in GA is pretty much having the opportunity to fly myself,...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2010, 05:05
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

aus111c Keep in there mate, my attempt to...

aus111c

Keep in there mate, my attempt to get into pilot training for the RAAF took 2 and a half years... Just be committed and hassle DFR at every chance. If you annoy them enough you'll go...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2010, 11:35
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

Havn't been on in a while... Good luck...

Havn't been on in a while...

Good luck guys... Just a few pointers for young players.

Study hard whilst up there and prove to the OSB your competitiveness. Aim to be a stand out, but play as...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2010, 00:31
Replies: 8
Views: 3,595
Posted By spacemantan

Hi all, Think i just figured out the answer...

Hi all,

Think i just figured out the answer to my question

Vmco = Minumum climb out speed (Guaranteed obstacle clearance)

Vmca2 = Vmca for 2 engine out

Obviously it wants to get to...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Apr 2010, 13:45
Replies: 8
Views: 3,595
Posted By spacemantan

Vmca2 vs Vmco during missed approach

G'day all

I'll sum up the scenario before I ask my question.

At work we were discussing 2 engine out procedures on a particular aircraft and what the computers TOLD calculations are and FD...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2010, 08:39
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

I really think we'll need to start a new thread...

I really think we'll need to start a new thread to discuss this further. I'm not suggesting there is a conspiracy theory at all... I'm merely an impressionable pilot who's heard rumblings from those...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2010, 12:38
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

BurningDesire: The most probable reason you...

BurningDesire:

The most probable reason you are getting mixed answers from DFR, is that the only staff that are able to give advice on medical issues, are the medical staff themselves. CC's DI's...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2010, 03:53
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

Can't say i'm familiar with the old 1FTS syllabus...

Can't say i'm familiar with the old 1FTS syllabus so my knowledge of past requirements and grades is quite limited... therefore i wont comment except to say that that is an interesting point.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2010, 12:35
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

But undeniably the "grade" so to speak has...

But undeniably the "grade" so to speak has changed over recent years due to the decline in hours. Surely students aren't expected to meet the same standard as those who completed their training with...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2010, 10:26
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

P.S. Just bought Biggles' Big Adventures so...

P.S.

Just bought Biggles' Big Adventures so i'm a fan of your nickname :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2010, 10:22
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

ozbiggles Pilot intake for the ADF was...

ozbiggles
Pilot intake for the ADF was increased mid last decade to get ready for the new aircraft that were supposed to be delivered. The "required" output was also changed to reflect this....
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2010, 09:56
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

My experience with DFR was a long time ago, when...

My experience with DFR was a long time ago, when they had JOES days and the like... It was incredibly painful.

The new DFR process is alot less painful but none the less is definately not...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2010, 07:16
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,567,226
Posted By spacemantan

Fair enough question, and i'll be honest... my...

Fair enough question, and i'll be honest... my knowledge on the inner workings of DFR is not total. As to why they have changed the minimum requirements.. I cannot answer that. It may be because, as...
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