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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Feb 2014, 13:15
Replies: 23
Views: 4,174
Posted By avconnection

I weep for the future, no wonder they're trying...

I weep for the future, no wonder they're trying to engineer us out of the machine.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Feb 2014, 05:41
Replies: 422
Views: 55,386
Posted By avconnection

Surely the "good airmanship" comment relates to...

Surely the "good airmanship" comment relates to an area broadcast a la an IFR flight departing an aerodrome outside VHF coverage who is either holding a departure SAR or communicating via HF.

But...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jan 2014, 06:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,233
Posted By avconnection

And there's no requirement for an integrated...

And there's no requirement for an integrated course to be full time.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jan 2014, 11:59
Replies: 14
Views: 2,233
Posted By avconnection

What a lot of qualified and experienced workers...

What a lot of qualified and experienced workers in their late twenties and 30s are not aware of, is that a degree does not guarantee work any more. While I'd still highly recommend doing a degree (or...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jan 2014, 11:25
Replies: 26
Views: 4,994
Posted By avconnection

You can earn $100 to $130K on the line in GA, in...

You can earn $100 to $130K on the line in GA, in a capital city (up to $150k in the bush). It's more than most people earn and should "pay the bills". Assuming you can't or choose not to fly for an...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jan 2014, 11:05
Replies: 14
Views: 2,233
Posted By avconnection

Do yourself a favour and get a usable degree...

Do yourself a favour and get a usable degree before you move away for your flying career. Paths change, life changes and the time it takes wont hurt your flying in the long term. I flew once a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Dec 2013, 04:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,420
Posted By avconnection

Sad that the best aviation weather websites are...

Sad that the best aviation weather websites are either private or based in the US... (big thread drift) Any operators out there using GPATS?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Dec 2013, 12:51
Replies: 5
Views: 2,379
Posted By avconnection

The role used to be a leg up for CPL's gaining...

The role used to be a leg up for CPL's gaining their hours to get a foot in the door on the shrikes. They primarily manage aircraft hours, cycling them through for maintenance and sorting out ****...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Nov 2013, 06:05
Replies: 6
Views: 2,181
Posted By avconnection

PC24 is to be FADEC. Pilatus are also...

PC24 is to be FADEC.

Pilatus are also working on a FADEC upgrade for the PC12.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Nov 2013, 10:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,110
Posted By avconnection

Makes sense, two's always better than one, pity...

Makes sense, two's always better than one, pity they only have 1 gearbox... :rolleyes:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Nov 2013, 10:56
Replies: 47
Views: 7,538
Posted By avconnection

PAD app on Mel centre from ABA at 4000'. Just...

PAD app on Mel centre from ABA at 4000'. Just over 1000nm at the time. The irony of course was trying to cancel SAR on HF with no joy.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Nov 2013, 07:17
Replies: 124
Views: 57,889
Posted By avconnection

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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Oct 2013, 02:57
Replies: 124
Views: 57,889
Posted By avconnection

The announcement of the PC24 was also timed 1...

The announcement of the PC24 was also timed 1 week after the changes to FAR 23. They know exactly what they're doing.

There is still talk of an Aeromed section (as opposed to RPT MT), it's going...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Oct 2013, 15:20
Replies: 124
Views: 57,889
Posted By avconnection

The PC24 will see these shores late 2017 early...

The PC24 will see these shores late 2017 early 2018. Expect to see at least 6 by 2019.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Oct 2013, 11:28
Replies: 51
Views: 8,768
Posted By avconnection

I'm really not sure if you're serious or not, but...

I'm really not sure if you're serious or not, but for your benefit: Regardless of the aircrafts speed or configuration, there is still 5-10kts between stall warning and aerodynamic stall. The usage...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Oct 2013, 05:57
Replies: 51
Views: 8,768
Posted By avconnection

The stall warning can still come on 5-10kts...

The stall warning can still come on 5-10kts before the stall. The speed at which the aircraft stalls in its current configuration or load is irrelevant but the corresponding angle for the warning...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Oct 2013, 08:57
Replies: 51
Views: 8,768
Posted By avconnection

Some aircraft have a "stall angle" on both...

Some aircraft have a "stall angle" on both wings... but thats because of certification issues.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Oct 2013, 14:12
Replies: 14
Views: 5,103
Posted By avconnection

24/06 is only used sparingly for political...

24/06 is only used sparingly for political reasons. What Perth really needs is a government with the balls to move Pearce to open up the airspace. There's no reason the Singaporeans can't be trained...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Oct 2013, 07:42
Replies: 46
Views: 7,842
Posted By avconnection

You can be issued a "temporary" or "preliminary"...

You can be issued a "temporary" or "preliminary" ARN which becomes your ARN when you are able to hold a licence. This was the process in the past for young students who were too young to hold an SPL...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Sep 2013, 13:44
Replies: 39
Views: 13,063
Posted By avconnection

This has been discussed at length in numerous...

This has been discussed at length in numerous threads all of which are merged, but:

It's worth noting that the passenger was the foremost expert on Aerocommanders in the southern hemisphere (if...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2013, 14:31
Replies: 74
Views: 21,428
Posted By avconnection

You might not get a choice, from the sounds of...

You might not get a choice, from the sounds of things, you'll have to cut your teeth at the country bases first. Speaking with a friend, 5000hrs with RFDS WO is still not enough to get a coastal base...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2013, 14:29
Replies: 26
Views: 4,447
Posted By avconnection

Any test (route based) covers a BFR, no need to...

Any test (route based) covers a BFR, no need to enter anything regarding the BFR in your log book as the test supersedes it.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jun 2013, 11:50
Replies: 17
Views: 3,818
Posted By avconnection

There was an instructor at MFS who operates a...

There was an instructor at MFS who operates a Meridian for a private owner. I believe Tony Smith can also endorse on them, failing that he may put you in contact with another ex-instructor who could...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jun 2013, 15:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,264
Posted By avconnection

Seems antiquated that we couldn't at least have...

Seems antiquated that we couldn't at least have it drawn on a sig wx chart when an aircraft operating in the states can have it displayed "live" (within 10 mins) on their MFD, using xm weather....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jun 2013, 09:36
Replies: 24
Views: 7,559
Posted By avconnection

Sounds to me like the captains are having a bit...

Sounds to me like the captains are having a bit of fun with a freshly minted cadet. :ok:
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th May 2013, 09:16
Replies: 14
Views: 7,704
Posted By avconnection

Pilatus to unveil PC-24 Twinjet at EBACE May 21 2013

Anyone notice Pilatus are looking for an AFM author "for a new FAR23 aircraft"? Only 5 days to the announcement but this could be a sneak peak to the aircraft. It'll be a real shame if its just a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Apr 2013, 09:59
Replies: 20
Views: 6,635
Posted By avconnection

What about the Flight Path Director? ...

What about the Flight Path Director?

Personally single cue is probably the easiest but I find cross pointer makes for a more accurate approach. The FPD is by far the most accurate and as easy to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2013, 04:05
Replies: 16
Views: 2,718
Posted By avconnection

Actually, I remember some time ago when I was...

Actually, I remember some time ago when I was riding in an Jabiru (with a dead x-ponder), we were given as traffic, but "possibly just a flock of birds".

As for hoons of the air? Operate in and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Apr 2013, 06:15
Replies: 1
Views: 1,005
Posted By avconnection

I'm sure the resident Cressida is helping them to...

I'm sure the resident Cressida is helping them to break even.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2013, 14:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,746
Posted By avconnection

One operating out of YPJT. Strange sound, like my...

One operating out of YPJT. Strange sound, like my neighbours are both mowing their lawns at the same time.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Apr 2013, 11:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,883
Posted By avconnection

Even if this was possible, wouldn't CPDLC be a...

Even if this was possible, wouldn't CPDLC be a more serious threat? I'd imagine it's relatively easy to hack into one of the international systems and pass along incorrect info. All you need to do is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Apr 2013, 07:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,373
Posted By avconnection

New Speedway on 09/27 Wyalkatchem,WA

Pretty standard for a non-andra or non-cams event. I wouldn't expect to see too many street registered Maclaren mp4-12c's or Aventador's with roll cages. Not much different from events held at...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Apr 2013, 13:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,373
Posted By avconnection

Antilag Racewars, similar events are held at...

Antilag Racewars, similar events are held at Dalwallinu, Wongan Hills and another location in the south west.

Antilag Racewars | 6-7 April 2013 Wyalkatchem Aerodrome (http://www.racewars.com.au/)...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Apr 2013, 05:10
Replies: 29
Views: 5,411
Posted By avconnection

The idea is that it creates such a confusion in...

The idea is that it creates such a confusion in the vestibular system, your brian relies less on its input and focuses on other feeds, ie, sight. By reducing your sensory input or reliance you can...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Apr 2013, 03:53
Replies: 29
Views: 5,411
Posted By avconnection

I'd be very surprised if any pilot has never been...

I'd be very surprised if any pilot has never been under the effect of sensory illusion however mild. Some might be slightly less susceptible than others but flying is still unnatural; your body will...
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