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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Aug 2022, 10:54
Replies: 40
Views: 14,950
Posted By dodo whirlygig

My industry spy tells me they’ve got cracking and...

My industry spy tells me they’ve got cracking and are on track to get to the seat of the problem.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th May 2021, 00:38
Replies: 30
Views: 10,390
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Makes you wonder why the necessity to do an...

Makes you wonder why the necessity to do an emergency extension. Surely the PR Department wouldn't have got it wrong????
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Apr 2021, 02:31
Replies: 48
Views: 12,642
Posted By dodo whirlygig

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a type of cognitive...

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a type of cognitive bias (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-cognitive-bias-2794963) in which people believe that they are smarter and more capable than they really...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2021, 05:07
Replies: 175
Views: 140,412
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Sounds like the way a near neighbour airline was...

Sounds like the way a near neighbour airline was being managed - some have said ineptly - about 2 years ago.

Where are the three stooges nowadays?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Mar 2020, 02:19
Replies: 75
Views: 34,514
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Hmm, I’d love to see a jet go into YMEL. It must...

Hmm, I’d love to see a jet go into YMEL. It must have had a serious upgrade since I last flew into there.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Oct 2019, 21:50
Replies: 63
Views: 47,992
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Disagree, I always saw the Three Stooges as...

Disagree, I always saw the Three Stooges as bumbling fools going from crisis to crisis without any workable plans.


p.s. a look at the Angry Moose website shows that it is permanently closed - is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Oct 2019, 05:43
Replies: 63
Views: 47,992
Posted By dodo whirlygig

:D:ok: You can add the Three Stooges...

:D:ok:

You can add the Three Stooges Restaurant in Ontario, Canada, to that list.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Sep 2019, 05:09
Replies: 63
Views: 47,992
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Hmmm, cold places and I don't think anyone from...

Hmmm, cold places and I don't think anyone from the FORMER Burma who would MISS Yangon and long for the warmth of MYANMAR would enjoy going there.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Sep 2019, 12:50
Replies: 16
Views: 10,026
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Fiji isn't in Asia.

Fiji isn't in Asia.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2019, 00:43
Replies: 47
Views: 12,098
Posted By dodo whirlygig

However, the first segment doesn't apply whilst...

However, the first segment doesn't apply whilst you are on the ground so that comment is irrelevant.



In other words, the altimeter is increasing.



Isn't that the same as "the altimeter...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Mar 2019, 22:11
Replies: 47
Views: 12,098
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Agree. Simply - a positive gradient is when...

Agree.

Simply - a positive gradient is when the altimeter is increasing .
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jan 2019, 01:34
Replies: 46
Views: 19,632
Posted By dodo whirlygig

The QRH says "apply reverse thrust up to the...

The QRH says "apply reverse thrust up to the maximum consistent with conditions"

In this case conditions did not dictate that reverse was necessary - (i) it was a low speed reject and (ii) given...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jan 2019, 22:06
Replies: 46
Views: 19,632
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Interesting that he thought using reverse was...

Interesting that he thought using reverse was necessary for such a low speed abort. Well below the Boeing recommendation for reverser stowage.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Dec 2018, 08:47
Replies: 23
Views: 7,081
Posted By dodo whirlygig

I'd suggest you go back and read the AIPs...

I'd suggest you go back and read the AIPs properly - it's all there.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Nov 2018, 20:35
Replies: 118
Views: 50,046
Posted By dodo whirlygig

No, it's not about attacking the man but, rather,...

No, it's not about attacking the man but, rather, playing the ball.

I'm interested, as a principle, whether it is wise or otherwise for any airline chairman to make comments on such a situation at...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Nov 2018, 11:19
Replies: 118
Views: 50,046
Posted By dodo whirlygig

I was just wondering, after it was brought to my...

I was just wondering, after it was brought to my attention, of peoples opinions of an airline chairman appearing on national TV (and where that person was clearly identified in his role as the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2018, 08:18
Replies: 246
Views: 134,271
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Thanks SIUYA but I can't open the link. Can...

Thanks SIUYA but I can't open the link.

Can anyone else? This is the message I get.



Error 404: File Not Found

The requested page is not found. This may happen due to the following...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2018, 01:24
Replies: 246
Views: 134,271
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Is there a link? I can only find news articles,...

Is there a link? I can only find news articles, one with an aerial view, but no report as such.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2018, 21:18
Replies: 22
Views: 6,746
Posted By dodo whirlygig

You appear to be concerned about the welfare of...

You appear to be concerned about the welfare of others on another thread but bag them here. Hypocrite springs to mind.

And, no, I would prefer not to work flying overloaded aeroplanes nor work...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jun 2018, 23:45
Replies: 104
Views: 84,507
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Wouldn't a statement to that effect be beneficial...

Wouldn't a statement to that effect be beneficial on your website if you are in a position to do so.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st May 2018, 05:00
Replies: 358
Views: 193,846
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Otherwise, can you copy and paste the article for...

Otherwise, can you copy and paste the article for those without access?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th May 2018, 09:38
Replies: 12
Views: 3,233
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Despite your apparent scepticism, Cooper, there...

Despite your apparent scepticism, Cooper, there are bats on the Marshalls:

Common Fauna: 70+ species of birds including 15 species of seabirds known to breed in the Marshall Islands. Lizards,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2018, 22:23
Replies: 22
Views: 6,746
Posted By dodo whirlygig

"The co-pilot had advised the CAA that he had...

"The co-pilot had advised the CAA that he had completed DC-3 command endorsement training in the USA on 5 April 1992"

Doesn't seem to equate with "The investigation found no evidence to establish...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2018, 10:22
Replies: 22
Views: 6,746
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Don't think so, unless you lied to me when we...

Don't think so, unless you lied to me when we crossed paths in Miami a few years ago.

Any reference to the skills of Sully and the outcome for VH-EDC are somewhat fanciful considering (directly...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2018, 00:22
Replies: 22
Views: 6,746
Posted By dodo whirlygig

I'd address my flying skills before giving advice...

I'd address my flying skills before giving advice if I'd managed the DC-3 like you.

Oh, and get the name of the airline correct next time.

Your hatred is showing through, Nick.

p.s. Going to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Mar 2018, 09:02
Replies: 158
Views: 51,851
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Kicked out of Australia? - hmm, I need to think...

Kicked out of Australia? - hmm, I need to think about that. The reality is that most of the places would have been better off had they remained. Too many colonised places, after independence (i.e. a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2017, 08:23
Replies: 9
Views: 2,563
Posted By dodo whirlygig

What a pity, Back Seat Driver, that you can't...

What a pity, Back Seat Driver, that you can't present a case without insults, pettiness and rudeness - something that other posters are mature enough not to direct at you.

If you care to revisit...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Dec 2017, 19:53
Replies: 43
Views: 15,437
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Not on December 6th, he didn't.

Not on December 6th, he didn't.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Nov 2017, 20:50
Replies: 64
Views: 39,416
Posted By dodo whirlygig

As it happens, there is one of their aircraft...

As it happens, there is one of their aircraft there every week for 4 or 5 days. I see it come in from Nauru on a Sunday evening and it leaves again late Thursday night or early on Friday - it is part...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jul 2017, 12:43
Replies: 4
Views: 5,079
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Here you go: ...

Here you go:


https://skift.com/2017/06/02/honeywell-shows-off-connected-aircraft-capabilities-on-test-flights/

https://internetofbusiness.com/honeywells-iot-aircraft-flight/
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jun 2017, 09:30
Replies: 64
Views: 39,416
Posted By dodo whirlygig

And, AP, you feel the same way about the people...

And, AP, you feel the same way about the people on Cocos Island and Christmas Island that enjoy ample Oz government support alike the type the Norfolkese are asking for?

There are many that would...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Apr 2017, 08:52
Replies: 14
Views: 3,192
Posted By dodo whirlygig

You're dreaming, unless you are talking about an...

You're dreaming, unless you are talking about an ACMI rate.

If they real figures then they would be operating on very slim margins - a recipe for going broke. As has been pointed out, fuel cost...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Mar 2016, 10:33
Replies: 178
Views: 156,543
Posted By dodo whirlygig

It's already been asked - what are you talking...

It's already been asked - what are you talking about, Nick?

You need (a) to get a new fruiterer, you've got sour grapes, and, (b) to get your parents to ask for your school fees back.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jan 2016, 06:56
Replies: 31
Views: 10,560
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Interesting that the current Notam (issued 3 days...

Interesting that the current Notam (issued 3 days ago) indicates the runway is operational.

How, unless you have local knowledge or contacts, are you to determine that there are concerns?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jan 2016, 06:47
Replies: 178
Views: 156,543
Posted By dodo whirlygig

Really 4-Holer, you don't know? Better peer...

Really 4-Holer, you don't know?

Better peer in to the magic looking glass and ask NL, then.
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