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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Feb 2024, 06:14
Replies: 20
Views: 3,024
Posted By Propstop

Advice for outback road trips, stop for a break...

Advice for outback road trips, stop for a break at roadhouses, fill up with fuel no matter that you still have over half a tank. The next planned stop may not have fuel or no power.
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2023, 01:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,365
Posted By Propstop

If the tyre is low the pilot is allowed to...

If the tyre is low the pilot is allowed to inflate it to the pressure in the POH.
A determination to be decided by a LAME if it looks worn, remember it is not visible tread depth that determines...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2023, 07:42
Replies: 2,189
Views: 236,382
Posted By Propstop

As a LAME of over 57 year’s experience Australian...

As a LAME of over 57 year’s experience Australian aviation regulation in all areas is on its last gasp, a stinking steaming pile💩
Surely FAA will soon ban all American carriers from using our...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Mar 2023, 01:01
Replies: 370
Views: 86,537
Posted By Propstop

One time I was travelling SYD-SIN on SQ. I went...

One time I was travelling SYD-SIN on SQ. I went to take my seat and a guy was there (economy) who said he would like to sit next to his wife.
The seat he offered me was in Business. We both cleared...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Nov 2022, 19:13
Replies: 155
Views: 47,381
Posted By Propstop

From an engineering perspective I have found...

From an engineering perspective I have found female pilots to be very knowledgable and professional.
When writing up a defect they have noted what happened, what they did and what then happened....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Oct 2022, 11:19
Replies: 19
Views: 3,623
Posted By Propstop

J3 you are correct as they do tend to do that on...

J3 you are correct as they do tend to do that on an emergency shut down. I double check the rigging first to see the fuel shuts off first before the feather valve.
It is also part of my engine run...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Sep 2021, 20:10
Replies: 22
Views: 6,482
Posted By Propstop

I was in Luanda, Angola and had just got back...

I was in Luanda, Angola and had just got back from work. I initially thought it was a movie but the others assured me it wasn’t.
I still had a job but when I travelled back home on rotation leave...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Jun 2021, 01:10
Replies: 8
Views: 3,397
Posted By Propstop

FAA and EASA are internationally recognised...

FAA and EASA are internationally recognised standard, where some countries standards are how well the person is connected, not their skill level.
Quite often the standard is also dictated by the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jun 2021, 19:50
Replies: 29
Views: 7,272
Posted By Propstop

During the northern winter in the Arctic I know...

During the northern winter in the Arctic I know the Twin Otters run on the same diesel as everything else. It is approved for PT6 but I am not sure about the TPE331.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th May 2021, 22:22
Replies: 441
Views: 91,705
Posted By Propstop

First Astra shot, sore arm and a little off but...

First Astra shot, sore arm and a little off but now back to normal.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Apr 2021, 08:02
Replies: 16
Views: 3,189
Posted By Propstop

One day Shags took off in BOX into the wind, flew...

One day Shags took off in BOX into the wind, flew the length of the strip, reduced power and landed back at his takeoff spot. First time I had seen its performance.
Friday arvo at Yorkies hangar was...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Mar 2021, 05:58
Replies: 1,534
Views: 985,388
Posted By Propstop

Five years in POM were some of the most memorable...

Five years in POM were some of the most memorable years of my career. We were a team who did their utmost to keep the aircraft flying and look forward to the ANG reunions.
I look around the room...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Feb 2021, 06:57
Replies: 17
Views: 5,556
Posted By Propstop

Expect the crew will have to quarantine for 14...

Expect the crew will have to quarantine for 14 days before being allowed to work
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jan 2021, 19:01
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,057,720
Posted By Propstop

What a day that was, sore heads next day!

What a day that was, sore heads next day!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jan 2021, 23:23
Replies: 24
Views: 8,086
Posted By Propstop

Great memories of Leigh Creek when doing surveys...

Great memories of Leigh Creek when doing surveys there. Cheers DF
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Sep 2020, 03:08
Replies: 41
Views: 10,452
Posted By Propstop

Add sufficient two stroke mineral oil to the...

Add sufficient two stroke mineral oil to the JetA1 until it feels slippery between your fingers and would be perfectly OK to use in Toyota or Nissan diesels.
I would be hesitant to use it in my...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Aug 2020, 20:22
Replies: 37
Views: 10,644
Posted By Propstop

The smoothest landing I have ever had was in a...

The smoothest landing I have ever had was in a Libyan Arab B727-200 from Tripoli to Zurich. I did not realise we had touched down until I felt the braking. To say I was impressed was an...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2020, 10:09
Replies: 26
Views: 4,771
Posted By Propstop

Viscount pressurisation was by three Rootes...

Viscount pressurisation was by three Rootes blowers for the pressure and an air to air heat exchanger in the number three exhaust. Why would anyone heat cabin air in an exhaust still beats me, bug...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Apr 2020, 00:01
Replies: 34
Views: 23,683
Posted By Propstop

Where was the control lock positioned??

Where was the control lock positioned??
Forum: African Aviation
5th Apr 2020, 01:25
Replies: 6
Views: 2,246
Posted By Propstop

Well I know V1..ooops from Angola and Burma in...

Well I know V1..ooops from Angola and Burma in the early 90s. I seriously doubt we have improved with age; I certainly have not!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Mar 2020, 21:07
Replies: 38
Views: 12,308
Posted By Propstop

Worked on this aircraft briefly in Essendon...

Worked on this aircraft briefly in Essendon before spending a lot of time on the C212 and Shorts Skyvan. Bill Mitchell was the engineer.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Mar 2020, 05:22
Replies: 38
Views: 12,308
Posted By Propstop

Fantastic, keep the pics coming. This old fart is...

Fantastic, keep the pics coming. This old fart is loving remembering the good old days.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Mar 2020, 01:13
Replies: 38
Views: 12,308
Posted By Propstop

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1600x904/dca_f27_essendon_1967_71ac00dee1362ba3bee4d60046c4ccde23486dc3.jpg
DCA F27 used for airways calibration amongst other things...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Mar 2020, 00:25
Replies: 38
Views: 12,308
Posted By Propstop

The slides are a mixture of Kodachrome and...

The slides are a mixture of Kodachrome and Ektachrome but unfortunately, like me, have deteriorated with age. I will continue to post some more later on.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Mar 2020, 22:52
Replies: 38
Views: 12,308
Posted By Propstop

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1600x1040/c310_essendon_1967_69611c486db87ac1009f88f5302b062cadebbdce.jpg
A very nice looking 310...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Mar 2020, 07:44
Replies: 38
Views: 12,308
Posted By Propstop

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1588x972/airforce_1_arriving_essendon_1967_f5b03e0edfee6baed10e9562f79963e662f34ad0.jpg
Airforce 1 carrying LBJ Essendon 1967...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Mar 2020, 06:33
Replies: 38
Views: 12,308
Posted By Propstop

The photos were scanned from slides so apologise...

The photos were scanned from slides so apologise for the poor quality
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Mar 2020, 06:31
Replies: 38
Views: 12,308
Posted By Propstop

Essendon Airport 1967

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1600x1040/transparency0000_e8486d1d0d39724f929012c4a6e0599eb90fdef3.jpg
Prince Philip Essendon 1967...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Dec 2019, 23:17
Replies: 1,071
Views: 677,847
Posted By Propstop

I am aware companies will no longer book...

I am aware companies will no longer book personnel on JQ. Have seen the memo put out one organisation.
Forum: African Aviation
20th Oct 2019, 02:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,861
Posted By Propstop

Nice place on the river to spend a few weeks. Was...

Nice place on the river to spend a few weeks. Was there many years ago. Had crew meetings under the mango tree beside the river.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Oct 2019, 19:00
Replies: 14
Views: 3,965
Posted By Propstop

There is a service for Cherian George at Rockwood...

There is a service for Cherian George at Rockwood Cemetary in the All Souls Chapel at 1030 tomorrow Friday 11 October
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Sep 2019, 19:25
Replies: 76
Views: 37,231
Posted By Propstop

Many good memories of F28. Worked on them in...

Many good memories of F28. Worked on them in Australia PNG and Libya. Operated from sealed, coral gravel and sand runways without a problem
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Sep 2019, 06:58
Replies: 14
Views: 3,965
Posted By Propstop

RIP George,A friend, colleague and just a good...

RIP George,A friend, colleague and just a good guy who was willing to share his knowledge with me as I was with him. Simply a good guy gone too early but at least up there he will have a great...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2019, 06:12
Replies: 85
Views: 42,057
Posted By Propstop

I worked for Jack in the late 70s and he...

I worked for Jack in the late 70s and he certainly was a character. He used to play the dumb old country cocky, but was as sharp as a tack.
I was working in Sydney and was occasionally called down...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th May 2019, 06:14
Replies: 38
Views: 14,109
Posted By Propstop

In the 90s I was working in Riyan International...

In the 90s I was working in Riyan International Airport in Yemen. A Yemenia DHC-7 crew saw me at the aircraft I was looking after and asked me to inflate a partially deflated tyre as they were going...
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