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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Nov 2018, 01:12
Replies: 99
Views: 17,222
Posted By Spotl

The Department of Veterans' Affairs official...

The Department of Veterans' Affairs official definition of a veteran is a member of the defence forces who has seen 'operational service'
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Nov 2018, 01:18
Replies: 99
Views: 17,222
Posted By Spotl

Virgin Australia Priority For Boarding

As a Physically Disabled (Totally and Permanently Incapacitated – TPI) ex-Vietnam Veteran in my 70’s, I find Virgin’s offer to veterans to have priority boarding and an announcement onboard as an...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Sep 2016, 14:47
Replies: 25
Views: 10,582
Posted By Spotl

Very sad to see a life lost. If hand starting was...

Very sad to see a life lost. If hand starting was the problem, it recalls where hand starting an Auster at BK in 1955 resulted in the aircraft getting airborne without the pilot and overflying Sydney...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2014, 14:43
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,340,176
Posted By Spotl

An interesting online part of an Australian media...

An interesting online part of an Australian media web site is providing up-to-date stories on the search. It can be found here: Plane Talking (http://blogs.crikey.com.au/planetalking/)

Ben...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Apr 2014, 00:08
Replies: 7
Views: 2,236
Posted By Spotl

Former Navy Skyhawk Pilot new CDF

Interesting to see the Chief of Defence designate acknowledge during his press conference that he was an ex 'birdie' (common name used in the Navy for a member of the Fleet Air Arm) and also...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Mar 2014, 13:24
Replies: 25
Views: 9,769
Posted By Spotl

Volume - ExBirdy is correct. A full list of all...

Volume - ExBirdy is correct. A full list of all RAN aircraft purchased during the aircraft carrier period (approx. 394) is contained within the book 'Wings Across the Sea' by Ross Gillett published...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Mar 2014, 01:55
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,725,066
Posted By Spotl

ALAEA Sec at Qantas Senate Inquiry

I have copied the ALAEA Sec and Joyce at the Senate Inquiry into Qantas but didn't display it until now as I thought it may have been copied from the APAC Channel (Foxtel) by some one else. I missed...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Dec 2013, 18:39
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,725,066
Posted By Spotl

An interesting article can be found here: Alan...

An interesting article can be found here: Alan fiddles while QANTAS "burns" - Airline Hub Buzz | Airline news and Information (http://www.airlinehubbuzz.com/alan-fiddles-qantas-burns/)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2013, 07:45
Replies: 10
Views: 3,502
Posted By Spotl

Once again, this young girl has outshone the...

Once again, this young girl has outshone the professional aviation journalists. Ben Sandilands explains: Australia's unsung hero David Warren and the saving of QF32 | Plane Talking...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Dec 2012, 22:40
Replies: 10
Views: 3,502
Posted By Spotl

Maybe, this 10 year could take over from some of...

Maybe, this 10 year could take over from some of these 'Aviation Experts' and so called aviation journalists?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Dec 2012, 04:51
Replies: 238
Views: 66,872
Posted By Spotl

Qantas and Tourist Australia

Interesting read:



Read more in today's Sydney Morning Herald:

Inside the rebels' lair: how a Qantas coup was hatched...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jul 2012, 13:47
Replies: 16
Views: 4,325
Posted By Spotl

CEO Virgin Australia on Inside Business 22 July

John Borghetti interview this morning with Alan Kolha on Inside Business and reported by Ben Sandilands Plane Talking (http://blogs.crikey.com.au/planetalking/)
It can also be seen on ABC iview...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Feb 2012, 22:44
Replies: 32
Views: 6,855
Posted By Spotl

How did this security breach occur?

Taser gun on board Virgin flight | Adelaide Now (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/taser-gun-on-board-virgin-flight/story-e6frea6u-1226268213886)

Well handled by all concerned!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Feb 2012, 05:58
Replies: 2,315
Views: 757,989
Posted By Spotl

It is also being televised 'live' on the APAC...

It is also being televised 'live' on the APAC Channel on FOXTEL
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Dec 2011, 05:11
Replies: 72
Views: 25,864
Posted By Spotl

Running the sums on the Qantas fleet

I received this via email, so I can't validate the figures, but whether true or rumour it does open the door for further discussion.

Our aviation guru Ben Sandilands has often commented on the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Sep 2011, 03:23
Replies: 30
Views: 8,265
Posted By Spotl

Virgin - New Advert. Secret Weapon Staff

Borghetti is promoting Virgin Staff as his secret weapon in newspaper advertisements, no doubt drawing customers attention to the morale problems experienced by staff at Qantas.

Notwithstanding,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Sep 2011, 23:22
Replies: 172
Views: 72,083
Posted By Spotl

Jaffa Nz The videos you posted have already...

Jaffa Nz

The videos you posted have already been posted on Pprune on 13 August 2011 on the 'Mustangs at Maralinga' thread which started in 2007. You're a little late!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Aug 2011, 09:19
Replies: 172
Views: 72,083
Posted By Spotl

I can only recall the two airfields at Woomera....

I can only recall the two airfields at Woomera. The main airfield near the town and Evetts Field both of which had bituminised runways. Evetts was adjacent to Range 'E'. Operated two-seater Meteors...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Aug 2011, 04:00
Replies: 172
Views: 72,083
Posted By Spotl

aseanaero - interesting you mention Mustangs...

aseanaero - interesting you mention Mustangs buried somewhere in Woomera range area in your post #88. I was associated with 'Kuringai'(?) bombing trials by RAAF ARDU in Woomera in the early 1980's...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2011, 09:46
Replies: 172
Views: 72,083
Posted By Spotl

Mustangs at Emu. South Australia Video Part 1 to 3

The previous pages tell the story, but to save many going back over it all. Six Mustang aircraft were subjected to atomic tests at ‘Emu Field’ in outback South Australia on morning of 15 October...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Aug 2011, 23:36
Replies: 3
Views: 8,354
Posted By Spotl

I was a young boy at the time and this story is...

I was a young boy at the time and this story is one of many of the incident. In the 'Australian Story' you quote an accurate appraisal of the incident is given with some licence in the use of names...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Aug 2011, 14:02
Replies: 3
Views: 8,354
Posted By Spotl

Pilotless Auster over Sydney in 1955

In 1955 a pilot was handstarting an Auster at Bankstown and it got airborne without him, heading over Sydney. The RAAF attempted on two occasions to shoot the Auster down, first with a Wirraway and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jun 2011, 14:25
Replies: 114
Views: 28,089
Posted By Spotl

jieunni, possibly in your case it may have been...

jieunni, possibly in your case it may have been better for you to take the ADFA offer, as you are obviously looking for security if all fails. Look at what you've missed out on with ADFA - free...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jun 2011, 08:20
Replies: 114
Views: 28,089
Posted By Spotl

Mr Hat is spot on!!

Mr Hat is spot on with all his posts. My son is one of the Airline Captains Mr Hat refers to without a Degree, more than likely the same age or younger than the FO's he fly's with in the B737NG he...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th May 2011, 08:11
Replies: 2,631
Views: 1,007,610
Posted By Spotl

Unfortunately, I don't think it will be shown on...

Unfortunately, I don't think it will be shown on FOXTEL (Apac Channel) as the Christmas Island Tragedy seems to have preference. It maybe shown later.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Apr 2011, 00:39
Replies: 2,631
Views: 1,007,610
Posted By Spotl

Krusty 34 I've upload the television...

Krusty 34

I've upload the television coverage of day 4 (18 March) and day 5 (31 March). I had to re-do them as I had a problem with 'You Tube'. If you can view all uploads for 'U333able' it...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2011, 23:48
Replies: 2,631
Views: 1,007,610
Posted By Spotl

Mr Hat, I worked out that you just click on...

Mr Hat,

I worked out that you just click on the 'You Tube' at the beginning and delete the 'You Tube at the end to give you one picture only. Maybe, if you just copy the URL it will do, but I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Apr 2011, 14:33
Replies: 10
Views: 3,517
Posted By Spotl

Sorry, folks I am having trouble with YouTube. I...

Sorry, folks I am having trouble with YouTube. I notice it has even effected the ones I've already posted. I'll try and get it back as soon as I can.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Apr 2011, 13:40
Replies: 2,631
Views: 1,007,610
Posted By Spotl

Senate Inquiry 18 March - Television Coverage

I have uploaded the Television Coverage of the hearings for the Senate Inquiry held on 18 March. Details can be found on the Merged: Senate Inquiry Audio and Video Linksthread
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Apr 2011, 12:49
Replies: 10
Views: 3,517
Posted By Spotl

Senate Inquiry 18 March - Television Coverage

I have uploaded on YouTube the full 'Senate Inquiry into Pilot Training and Airline Safety' hearings held on 18 March and shown on TV. There are 17 segments broken into lots of up to 15 minutes. The...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Apr 2011, 02:41
Replies: 2,631
Views: 1,007,610
Posted By Spotl

Senate Inquiry 31 March - Television Coverage

I have uploaded to YouTube the full Television coverage of the Senate Inquiry hearings of 31 March lasting 3 hrs 20 mins. Full details can be found at Merged: Senate Inquiry Audio and Video Links. I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2011, 11:58
Replies: 10
Views: 3,517
Posted By Spotl

No, I don't because I only started viewing it on...

No, I don't because I only started viewing it on the 18th March which I also taped. It goes for about 4 hours. So, if I get a few Pruners who are interested then I'll upload that too, but it would...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2011, 11:37
Replies: 10
Views: 3,517
Posted By Spotl

Senate Inquiry 31 March - Television Coverage

I have uploaded on YouTube the full 'Senate Inquiry into Pilot Training and Airline Safety' hearings held on 31 March and shown on TV. There are 14 segments broken into lots of about 15 minutes...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Mar 2011, 11:28
Replies: 2,631
Views: 1,007,610
Posted By Spotl

Senate Inquiry for 31 Mar 2011 on FOXTEL

For those interested, the Senate Inquiry into Pilot Training and Airline Safety for Thursday 31 March 2011 can be seen on FOXTEL (APAC Channel). So, if you have FOXTEL and want to sit back and watch...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2011, 01:44
Replies: 80
Views: 32,009
Posted By Spotl

Roxy Chick 1989 I offered to share a full...

Roxy Chick 1989

I offered to share a full DVD coverage for 18th March at post #523 on the Senate Inquiry thread with other Pprune members, but no one took up the offer. I was about to destroy it....
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