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24th Oct 2023, 02:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,332
Posted By peterc005

Vale Chris Burns

Former member of the Australian Aerobatic Club and Unlimited Competition pilot, Chris Burns, passed away last week. Chris was a specialist Aerobatic Instructor in Melbourne and taught many aerobatic...
22nd Jul 2021, 12:11
Replies: 8
Views: 2,378
Posted By peterc005

Two reasons: 1) There is a global pandemic...

Two reasons:

1) There is a global pandemic and the responsible action is to follow the advice of the relevant scientists - Epidemiologists and Immunologists - and the Chief Health Officer.
Rely...
3rd Aug 2020, 04:16
Replies: 23
Views: 7,479
Posted By peterc005

I like Daniel Andrews and think he's doing a...

I like Daniel Andrews and think he's doing a great job in very difficult circumstances.
14th Jul 2020, 14:43
Replies: 42
Views: 14,009
Posted By peterc005

Scammers like this are usually overseas, so...

Scammers like this are usually overseas, so reporting to Scam Watch or the ACCC will have no effect.

Google are slack with filtering scam adverts, so there is not much to do about it.

Irony is...
8th Jul 2020, 11:30
Replies: 27
Views: 4,957
Posted By peterc005

I'm waiting for this ADS-B unit to be approved. ...

I'm waiting for this ADS-B unit to be approved.

It replaces the tail beacon, has an inbuilt GPS and altitude encoder Apparently it's a very minimal install that uses the old transponder and adds...
22nd Feb 2020, 04:04
Replies: 692
Views: 1,824,923
Posted By peterc005

Did my CPL at Bendigo and Chris was the ATO for...

Did my CPL at Bendigo and Chris was the ATO for my flight test. Fond memories of him. There could not have been many people in GA more experienced or with a better name than Chris Gobel. He ran a...
18th Dec 2019, 10:54
Replies: 38
Views: 16,122
Posted By peterc005

Not really, the Banks and local and too high...

Not really, the Banks and local and too high profile to cheat much on tax.
https://www.afr.com/wealth/tax/top-10-biggest-firms-paying-23-billion-in-tax-20191212-p53j91

Worst tax offenders are...
2nd Aug 2019, 07:57
Replies: 8
Views: 3,132
Posted By peterc005

Sad news. Very capable Doctor and decent bloke....

Sad news. Very capable Doctor and decent bloke. Always a pleasure to visit Dr Tunbridge.
30th Jul 2019, 01:17
Replies: 71
Views: 34,143
Posted By peterc005

Interesting technique in the RV canopy video....

Interesting technique in the RV canopy video. Start near the side frame (guess it is more rigid there), create a crack, and then follow the crack around until a large section breaks away.

Might...
16th Jul 2019, 11:49
Replies: 28
Views: 8,221
Posted By peterc005

I've heard rumors that RVAC have a Warrior (?)...

I've heard rumors that RVAC have a Warrior (?) with a PVC pipe thru the floor for dropping ashes.
19th Jun 2019, 09:50
Replies: 22
Views: 8,764
Posted By peterc005

It's happened before at this time of year. Maybe...

It's happened before at this time of year. Maybe it did lose a cylinder, but carby ice is my bet.

Recall LAMEs talking about heading over to the golf course with a fine pitch prop to recover a SE...
18th Jun 2019, 23:11
Replies: 22
Views: 8,764
Posted By peterc005

There have been a few planes over the years that...

There have been a few planes over the years that have landed in the same golf course due to carburetor icing. The weather at the time and engine symptoms are consistent with this.
9th Jun 2019, 11:00
Replies: 88
Views: 47,263
Posted By peterc005

No, not really ...

No, not really

https://www.austrade.gov.au/land-tenure/land-tenure/freehold-land
31st Mar 2019, 22:24
Replies: 16
Views: 2,842
Posted By peterc005

1st April ?

1st April ?
23rd Jan 2019, 02:50
Replies: 12
Views: 3,843
Posted By peterc005

I know too well the emotional toll of this kind...

I know too well the emotional toll of this kind of situation. You have my empathy and best wishes.
8th Jan 2019, 22:52
Replies: 19
Views: 6,518
Posted By peterc005

Prop is bent but tips seem undamaged. Assume...

Prop is bent but tips seem undamaged.

Assume the plane lost power and the pilot had limited options.
7th Nov 2018, 00:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,203
Posted By peterc005

Use this service from Australia Post to get it...

Use this service from Australia Post to get it delivered domestically in the USA, then the parcel is forwarded to Australia

https://shopmate.auspost.com.au/
27th Oct 2018, 02:36
Replies: 20
Views: 2,920
Posted By peterc005

Merimbula is a great place to visit from...

Merimbula is a great place to visit from Melbourne if you've got a couple of days.

The airport is walking distance to town and there are some lovely people who run a no-hassle car rental business...
22nd Oct 2018, 23:04
Replies: 16
Views: 2,643
Posted By peterc005

When Paul Keating introduced Capital Gains Tax,...

When Paul Keating introduced Capital Gains Tax, Dividend Imputation and Fringe Benefits Tax it severe distortions and improved both vertical and horizontal equity in the Australian tax system. A 10%...
22nd Oct 2018, 04:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,643
Posted By peterc005

Yes, we need to get rid of "middle-class welfare"...

Yes, we need to get rid of "middle-class welfare" which has been used to buy voter support. This also includes CGT concessions and negative gearing.

Your quote "Labor politicians have increased...
22nd Oct 2018, 03:40
Replies: 16
Views: 2,643
Posted By peterc005

Everyone things taxes are ok so long as someone...

Everyone things taxes are ok so long as someone else pays.

We live in an affluent western democracy, and these things take a lot of money to operate.
17th Oct 2018, 05:20
Replies: 34
Views: 12,767
Posted By peterc005

Seems to be popular to beat up on Soar but you're...

Seems to be popular to beat up on Soar but you're got to admit their marketing is years ahead of any other flying school in the country.

On a Saturday afternoon there seems to be more cars parked...
2nd Oct 2018, 01:59
Replies: 74
Views: 11,108
Posted By peterc005

Would it be easier/practical to operate under the...

Would it be easier/practical to operate under the AOC of an established Charter company?
26th Sep 2018, 01:50
Replies: 26
Views: 6,038
Posted By peterc005

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

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/500x372/quitting_facebook_is_the_new_adult_version_of_running_away_25937783_41b0216dd3731e92daf76a262353b49318e99daf.png
23rd Sep 2018, 10:40
Replies: 25
Views: 4,883
Posted By peterc005

5G will be massive. Everything that moves or...

5G will be massive. Everything that moves or stays still will be connected.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_of_things
23rd Sep 2018, 03:20
Replies: 25
Views: 4,883
Posted By peterc005

I did say 5G. I use the Telstra mobile...

I did say 5G.

I use the Telstra mobile network and have always had good (not perfect) 4G coverage from the south of Tasmania to the north of NSW and across to Adelaide at VFR levels. 5G will be a...
22nd Sep 2018, 09:48
Replies: 25
Views: 4,883
Posted By peterc005

I can see benefits for SAR with ADBS because the...

I can see benefits for SAR with ADBS because the GPS history will be sent to a central repository. Should make finding lost planes a lot easier and more reliable.

Also, ADSB receivers are becoming...
22nd Sep 2018, 07:18
Replies: 25
Views: 4,883
Posted By peterc005

The reality is that Mode S and ADSB transponders...

The reality is that Mode S and ADSB transponders have fallen to about the same price as Mode C transponders were. I don't think Mode C transponders can be installed anymore. No real downside for ADSB...
22nd Sep 2018, 04:58
Replies: 25
Views: 4,883
Posted By peterc005

The newer ADSB equipment is improving and causing...

The newer ADSB equipment is improving and causing competition that pushes down prices.

The Stratus ESG Transponder costs $3750, comes with an inbuilt GPS and should be easier to install upgrades...
6th Jul 2018, 10:22
Replies: 11
Views: 2,405
Posted By peterc005

Carburetor icing.

Carburetor icing.
11th Jun 2018, 23:42
Replies: 28
Views: 6,822
Posted By peterc005

https://www.lycoming.com/engines/ie2 The...

https://www.lycoming.com/engines/ie2

The Lycoming IE2 looks very cool, still waiting for this technology to trickle down to the older Lycoming engines.

Might be easier to wait for electric...
30th Apr 2018, 08:17
Replies: 33
Views: 8,103
Posted By peterc005

@rattly_spats...

@rattly_spats (https://www.pprune.org/members/198118-rattly_spats) - I'll remember that one for next time.
30th Apr 2018, 06:33
Replies: 33
Views: 8,103
Posted By peterc005

I've got a NVFR rating and all it means is doing...

I've got a NVFR rating and all it means is doing the flight review at night instead of the day. It's not a big deal. From memory it costs the same but can be a hassle in daylight savings waiting...
11th Apr 2018, 11:21
Replies: 12
Views: 1,655
Posted By peterc005

@DickSmith - "Axe the Tax" was a nasty, negative...

@DickSmith - "Axe the Tax" was a nasty, negative campaign based on deceit and naked self-interest.

Is that what you want?

I don't think they used a PR agency. My understanding is that it was...
11th Apr 2018, 08:33
Replies: 12
Views: 1,655
Posted By peterc005

The pollsters Crosby and Textor were the...

The pollsters Crosby and Textor were the strategists behind the "Axe the tax" campaign:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosby_Textor_Group

The campaign cost about $20m, but had the effect of...
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