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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Oct 2014, 23:50
Replies: 38
Views: 8,444
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

Maybe a shewee (http://shewee.com.au)? I...

Maybe a shewee (http://shewee.com.au)?

I recall a former colleague having a well presented young lady passenger make the most of the esky in the back of a 310 - couldn't hold it any longer it...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jul 2014, 07:31
Replies: 60
Views: 10,733
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

% Slope?? You mean the standard "she slopes...

% Slope??

You mean the standard "she slopes down to the west" isn't standard terminology!?! :\
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2014, 21:01
Replies: 15
Views: 4,890
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:AN...

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR0pIKak3ZTTPh2N4ma6NapZObMct7jhpZ9LfB5GD30VelgLxLKqA

Indeed! Now if only the flying rat caught on!! :\ :}
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jun 2014, 20:00
Replies: 27
Views: 6,703
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

To complete the statement... ... where the...

To complete the statement...
... where the same ticket previously would have cost $400...


Are you telling me that with constant increased demand for the service since its inception, that cost...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Apr 2014, 08:13
Replies: 467
Views: 151,577
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

Better they linger around QLink than GA!! If...

Better they linger around QLink than GA!! If recent candidates are anything to go by, keep them the hell away from (me, and) single pilot ops! :eek:

Besides, surely wearing one of those QLink hats...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Mar 2014, 22:20
Replies: 29
Views: 10,134
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

Have any details emerged as to the cause of this...

Have any details emerged as to the cause of this event?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Feb 2014, 22:55
Replies: 7
Views: 3,404
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

Twin engine is a bit of a stretch... its all in...

Twin engine is a bit of a stretch... its all in the name - BAe 146: performs like a single, has four engines, needs six! :}
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2014, 20:53
Replies: 1,034
Views: 810,813
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

Not always?!? Unless things have changed...

Not always?!?

Unless things have changed significantly, in my experience, not at all unless at a home base between the hours of 7am and 4pm (which is the time you hear the tires screeching out the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jan 2014, 22:19
Replies: 34
Views: 8,809
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

What are you all saying?! That the article in the...

What are you all saying?! That the article in the local rag about the 4 seat single engine Cessna 747 turbo shuttle with 4000 passengers traveling non stop from Sydney to Dubai wasn't true!?!

To...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Dec 2013, 20:46
Replies: 25
Views: 8,217
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

I think most in the industry know the "safety...

I think most in the industry know the "safety record" thing is a farce, but its amazing how one can manipulate statistics to serve one's purpose...

That they have managed to use this as a fairly...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Dec 2013, 17:06
Replies: 13
Views: 10,609
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

I recall a mentor of mine telling me that all...

I recall a mentor of mine telling me that all confusion with the different types of AI could be avoided by the application of an appropriate internal scan of the AI - something I had never heard of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Sep 2013, 09:40
Replies: 16
Views: 4,830
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

I'd imagine you mean a scenario like this one...

I'd imagine you mean a scenario like this one Anthill...:ouch:

http://www.kevinwebb22.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/orville-smith-marines-best-buy-police-report.jpg
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Aug 2013, 21:42
Replies: 23
Views: 4,826
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

Or in the case of at least one former Top End...

Or in the case of at least one former Top End operator, using the additional cash flow to reduce their hire-out rates and undercutting the @#$% out of their competitors. Great way to ensure you win a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jul 2013, 22:15
Replies: 8
Views: 3,062
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

I tend to agree with a few of aeromatt's...

I tend to agree with a few of aeromatt's comments...
It's not going to be cheap, whichever route you take (save for military).

Uni degrees really don't help except for "giving you something to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jul 2013, 03:13
Replies: 139
Views: 30,420
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

Mach: Couldn't agree more, but this again comes...

Mach: Couldn't agree more, but this again comes back to the fact that the guys teaching have (in many cases) never been exposed to such scenarios themselves. How can one hope to teach a skill they...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Jul 2013, 23:01
Replies: 71
Views: 24,292
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

Landing with a tailwind?!

Although I still don't agree with the blind acceptance of a tailwind, at least for the turbo props they have beta range/reverse to assist with stopping if required (and reverse parking if you swing...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jul 2013, 04:08
Replies: 8
Views: 7,083
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

Question Arafura Aviation

Seen in the NT News today: "New Airline Set For Take Off"
With AV8, Barrier, Direct Air all falling by the wayside in recent times, Hardy's recent challenges with CAsA (but they seem to be across...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2013, 23:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,260
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

It must be the water...

http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Water+facts.+scary+tags_d99f98_4045854.jpg
You can never be too careful!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jan 2013, 21:31
Replies: 53
Views: 6,908
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

...and the instructor's command column!

...and the instructor's command column!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jan 2013, 20:31
Replies: 76
Views: 11,216
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

MakeItHappenCaptain: Hear Hear! The...

MakeItHappenCaptain:


Hear Hear!

The notion of a fresh CPL holder obtaining an instructors rating to "get hours up" needs to be quashed! Boost the minimum requirements (not just hours, but...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Dec 2012, 11:04
Replies: 102
Views: 49,663
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

Hardy's Aviation Grounded?

Word is that Hardy's are not even allowed to fly VFR now...

Do I take this to mean that they are completely grounded?

:eek: What is CASA up to?!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Dec 2012, 19:03
Replies: 42
Views: 15,424
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

Are you for real?!?!:ugh: If Hardys is such...

Are you for real?!?!:ugh:

If Hardys is such a hot topic of discussion, why not start your own thread?



Any update on what's happening with DirectAir?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Dec 2012, 11:23
Replies: 24
Views: 5,885
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

Question Overlay approaches in Oz?

I was of the understanding overlay approaches were not permitted in Australia (strictly speaking...):confused:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Dec 2012, 00:49
Replies: 313
Views: 176,200
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

From CASA website: Now I understand......

From CASA website:



Now I understand...

I assume they will sort it all out in the short term.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Dec 2012, 19:48
Replies: 313
Views: 176,200
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

I understood that to be the intent, ATPL subjects...

I understood that to be the intent, ATPL subjects required too, so why the VFR metros? Kinda defeats the purpose doesn't it? :confused:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Dec 2012, 05:10
Replies: 313
Views: 176,200
Posted By BreakNeckSpeed

Question What's going on in Darwin?!

Word is that Direct Air is in strife and that Hardys have had a change of policy to operate Metros and Conquests VFR. :confused:

A few months ago I was told I needed an instrument rating to fly at...
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