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6th May 2023, 13:54
Replies: 4,377
Views: 3,633,226
Posted By major_tom

Merit... yeah right.... I'd say with the most...

Merit... yeah right.... I'd say with the most recent release, it was who had the brownest nose or was the squeakiest wheel :(

Want to move across quickest? Be the biggest pain the butt... or...
4th Apr 2020, 02:21
Replies: 61
Views: 21,155
Posted By major_tom

Is the assumption from this article, that these...

Is the assumption from this article, that these staff are from ADL? Or are these 50 infections from an assortment of hubs?
4th Apr 2020, 02:19
Replies: 129
Views: 36,298
Posted By major_tom

If anyone has photos that would be neat :) ...

If anyone has photos that would be neat :)

Love looking at some nostalgia
27th May 2019, 01:00
Replies: 10
Views: 5,883
Posted By major_tom

Very saddened to hear of this news. Was a great...

Very saddened to hear of this news. Was a great bloke to talk shop with around the EN airport, always loved going into the store and looking at his memorabilia!
RIP Greg
26th Oct 2013, 12:46
Replies: 11
Views: 3,657
Posted By major_tom

Looking for this old footage - runaway a/c

Hi all

A little while ago I found the footage of this run-away aircraft at the 1998 Mangalore airshow

CNN - Pilotless plane plows into crowd at air show - Apr. 13, 1998...
17th Jan 2013, 11:38
Replies: 33
Views: 25,383
Posted By major_tom

you probably dont have to worry too much about...

you probably dont have to worry too much about removing stuff - it wouldn't surprise me if a person removed the gyrocopter sections, and then mystically casa throws a gyrocopter question at you lol...
28th Nov 2012, 03:26
Replies: 34
Views: 11,176
Posted By major_tom

oxford $254 dual + gst. Good route to fly...

oxford $254 dual + gst.

Good route to fly is from YMMB-Cowes VOR - torquay - YMAV Avalon - YMPC - Williams Town (request city orbit from YMEN Essendon Tower) - Brighton Jetty - YMMB
Forum: Middle East
3rd Nov 2012, 16:10
Replies: 1
Views: 1,131
Posted By major_tom

Question Al Quwain aeroclub still alive?

Hi all

currently in dubai for a short break, interested in doing some dual flying around the area but have not successfully been able to contact Al Quwain aeroclub (only get a dead tone :ugh: )....
21st Oct 2012, 11:30
Replies: 24
Views: 4,696
Posted By major_tom

^ Sure is a lot of fun for both the instructor n...

^ Sure is a lot of fun for both the instructor n student.

Currently I instruct on a c172 fitted with G1000. When teaching circuits I use yellow sticky notes to cover up AH, Balance, HSI, & Tacho....
26th Jul 2012, 14:29
Replies: 11
Views: 6,376
Posted By major_tom

agreed damoz. :ok: However I found it quite...

agreed damoz. :ok:

However I found it quite ok to mention things that may not necessarily be aviation related such as IT skills, customer service skills from previous work, etc. BUT, if you...
21st May 2012, 00:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,269
Posted By major_tom

http://www.casa.gov.au/fsa/2005/oct/40-41.pdf ...

http://www.casa.gov.au/fsa/2005/oct/40-41.pdf

http://human-factors.arc.nasa.gov/publications/HF_AdvTech_Aircraft.pdf

...
14th May 2012, 14:18
Replies: 15
Views: 13,458
Posted By major_tom

best thing to do is to simply learn the rough...

best thing to do is to simply learn the rough idea of where everything is.

eg: know the layout of the CAR

Vol1-maintenance
Vol2-licensing
Vol3-day to day stuff & ops
Vol4-schedules

do...
9th May 2012, 14:11
Replies: 94
Views: 29,103
Posted By major_tom

^ ~$255 +GST per hour solo, $399+GST per hour...

^ ~$255 +GST per hour solo, $399+GST per hour dual for C172

At most places in Melbourne that's starting to become pretty standard these days :(

Solo isnt really that bad, but the dual is...
3rd May 2012, 11:19
Replies: 6
Views: 3,017
Posted By major_tom

another interesting app with VOR waypoint...

another interesting app with VOR waypoint capabilities
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gps.ils.vor.glasscockpit&hl=en
2nd May 2012, 10:04
Replies: 6
Views: 3,017
Posted By major_tom

GPS Essentials - Android app on AppBrain...

GPS Essentials - Android app on AppBrain (http://www.appbrain.com/app/gps-essentials/com.mictale.gpsessentials)

^^ the above app is pretty good, whilst not a moving map as such, it does give...
27th Mar 2012, 10:19
Replies: 9
Views: 6,453
Posted By major_tom

I would suggest Van Heusen pilot shirts... they...

I would suggest Van Heusen pilot shirts... they are quite well made, and whilst not as tapered as the shirt you just showed, do the job well enough... after all, its a Van Heusen!

check out Marv...
29th Jan 2012, 08:44
Replies: 33
Views: 11,266
Posted By major_tom

^ lol, too true :} Probably should have been...

^ lol, too true :}

Probably should have been thinking about this during your training karl.

As you have not done your FIR yet you can always go up north first then try instructing if charter...
4th Dec 2011, 11:54
Replies: 77
Views: 27,725
Posted By major_tom

is it any wonder that RAA isnt in the same league...

is it any wonder that RAA isnt in the same league as proper GA. I guess u can still give the engineer points for improvisation. :ok:
25th Nov 2011, 02:40
Replies: 33
Views: 5,454
Posted By major_tom

looks like an old 36/18, 27/09 anyone know...

looks like an old 36/18, 27/09

anyone know the coordinates of the old french island ALA?
24th Nov 2011, 09:40
Replies: 33
Views: 5,454
Posted By major_tom

So i guess at some point monomeith was abandoned,...

So i guess at some point monomeith was abandoned, and up came tooradin?
24th Nov 2011, 09:36
Replies: 6
Views: 3,676
Posted By major_tom

Thanks Pei, I like your idea/concept of SMS being...

Thanks Pei, I like your idea/concept of SMS being strategic with TEM more of a tactical approach.

SMS theory is something I find not many uni's seem to be tackling at the moment - hence making it...
23rd Nov 2011, 07:13
Replies: 6
Views: 3,676
Posted By major_tom

Question A difference between TEM and SMS?

Hi people,

Trying to get my head around SMS and TEM. From an organizational point of view, what is the difference between the two?

My guess is that SMS (the system) is a 'toolbox' which...
15th Nov 2011, 02:09
Replies: 33
Views: 5,454
Posted By major_tom

Now a WW2 mercator, or 1st ed Tassy chart would...

Now a WW2 mercator, or 1st ed Tassy chart would be nice :ok:

If your trying to upload pics you could always post it on tinypic.com then post the link? :confused:
12th Nov 2011, 12:43
Replies: 33
Views: 5,454
Posted By major_tom

would be nice to see an old VTC is anyone got...

would be nice to see an old VTC is anyone got them? :)
12th Nov 2011, 12:41
Replies: 31
Views: 9,885
Posted By major_tom

love this app, will be a grand day when NAIPS is...

love this app, will be a grand day when NAIPS is finally out for android.

an app like this (for australia) would also be a dream come true...
10th Nov 2011, 05:40
Replies: 33
Views: 5,454
Posted By major_tom

ahh yes, i still use the old shell maps for...

ahh yes, i still use the old shell maps for driving today - starting to disintegrate now:}
10th Nov 2011, 05:37
Replies: 33
Views: 5,454
Posted By major_tom

@ Brian, thanks for sharing :) Anyone else...

@ Brian, thanks for sharing :)

Anyone else wanna scan some in? :8

Class G/rural is pretty empty in Australia - would have been amazing to fly back in the 50/70's.
9th Nov 2011, 06:59
Replies: 33
Views: 5,454
Posted By major_tom

Question Old maps/pictures

Currently in search of some nostalgia. Does anyone have scans of old WAC's or VTC's? Just curious, id imagine back 'in the day' the melbourne VTC would look pretty plain.
29th Sep 2011, 01:10
Replies: 86
Views: 22,912
Posted By major_tom

I wear Windsor smith, no issues, helps me reach...

I wear Windsor smith, no issues, helps me reach the rudder better lol
13th Sep 2011, 05:40
Replies: 306
Views: 229,689
Posted By major_tom

Sat flight planning today. Got 80%, and found a...

Sat flight planning today. Got 80%, and found a lot of it similar to aft and rob avery exams. I was quite fortunate as I got 5 cpdp questions and got 2 of them wrong (Damn it).

Watch ur time...
7th Sep 2011, 11:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,995
Posted By major_tom

Question Essendon Landing Fees

Hi all,
Quick question:
If I were to fly from Moorabbin to Essendon (VFR), join the circuit but overshoot/go around then track back for Moorabbin, would I be charged a landing fee?

cheers
Tom
24th Apr 2011, 09:41
Replies: 4
Views: 4,172
Posted By major_tom

I just used bob tait book with rob avery practice...

I just used bob tait book with rob avery practice exams. Passed with 88%
Also study up some of the well known air crashes and you will be all good
-ie tennerife, mt erebus, kegworth, etc

good...
20th Apr 2011, 07:06
Replies: 1
Views: 916
Posted By major_tom

Question Drysdale runway now sealed?

Hi all,
Was looking at this months Aviation Trader (april) and noticed a picture of Murradoc Farm (Drysdale YDRS). From the picture it looks like the runways is now sealed, I always thought it was a...
4th Apr 2011, 03:52
Replies: 10
Views: 2,329
Posted By major_tom

thanks Charlie-Bravo. Sure cleared it up for me...

thanks Charlie-Bravo. Sure cleared it up for me :ok:


In the USA its 0.04, you guys wouldnt happen to know how long that law has been around for?
3rd Apr 2011, 08:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,329
Posted By major_tom

... and i didnt even have to 'phone a friend' or...

... and i didnt even have to 'phone a friend' or 'ask the audience'.... just ask pprune. Thanks Kelpie
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