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6th Jan 2024, 23:39
Replies: 1,925
Views: 892,813
Posted By cooperplace

Hi TD, Thank you for your as always detailed...

Hi TD,
Thank you for your as always detailed knowledge of Boeings, and it's good to know where the problem lies. Nonetheless, if a wheel fell off your Ford, you'd go back to the Ford dealer. If they...
6th Jan 2024, 03:37
Replies: 1,925
Views: 892,813
Posted By cooperplace

Ouch. Another reason to keep seat belts fastened.

Ouch. Another reason to keep seat belts fastened.
5th Jan 2024, 02:58
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,036,699
Posted By cooperplace

This is an internet forum: people are allowed to...

This is an internet forum: people are allowed to express an opinion even if they've never participated in the type of accident in question; 18 minutes is a long time and it's OK to wonder why it took...
29th Dec 2023, 00:35
Replies: 21
Views: 5,516
Posted By cooperplace

Did they really? Keswick barracks officer mess...

Did they really? Keswick barracks officer mess had gorgeous dining tables when I was last there in the 70s.
29th Dec 2023, 00:32
Replies: 14
Views: 2,523
Posted By cooperplace

Around 40 years ago I walked the Routeburn Track...

Around 40 years ago I walked the Routeburn Track in NZ. Practically ran it, did it in one day. Recently had another crack at it, took 3 days. Had considerable difficulty with the hills. Conclusion:...
30th Nov 2023, 04:45
Replies: 2
Views: 823
Posted By cooperplace

Fiji Airlines: experiences and opinions?

As the title says, thanks.
30th Nov 2023, 04:42
Replies: 62
Views: 29,997
Posted By cooperplace

Thank you. Can you please tell us what V8? And...

Thank you. Can you please tell us what V8?
And feel free to tell us more about the 787.
19th Nov 2023, 06:10
Replies: 409
Views: 110,792
Posted By cooperplace

V Sad news. Would this be an ex-RSAF aircraft? Is...

V Sad news. Would this be an ex-RSAF aircraft? Is anything known of the aircraft that's reportedly returned to Essendon?
26th Oct 2023, 09:36
Replies: 68
Views: 14,831
Posted By cooperplace

Ya gotta love that. What could possibly go wrong?

Ya gotta love that. What could possibly go wrong?
21st Oct 2023, 03:35
Replies: 68
Views: 14,831
Posted By cooperplace

Well you would, wouldn't you? Engine failure:...

Well you would, wouldn't you? Engine failure: stick forward!
20th Oct 2023, 01:39
Replies: 259
Views: 79,756
Posted By cooperplace

Sorry for the drift but I'd love to hear...

Sorry for the drift but I'd love to hear more...apart from students complaining about the costs..
20th Oct 2023, 00:29
Replies: 68
Views: 14,831
Posted By cooperplace

That's a good question and I have no idea; I...

That's a good question and I have no idea; I understand they need to get out of the plane. I like to be strapped in firmly. I've never been skydiving but it seems there are no passenger seats in...
19th Oct 2023, 23:57
Replies: 68
Views: 14,831
Posted By cooperplace

Wonderful that all survived with seemingly few...

Wonderful that all survived with seemingly few injuries. Congrats to the pilot. 3000fpm descent?? And as mentioned presumably no seatbelts? Do parachutists think they are Lady Diana?

This a/c had...
10th May 2023, 11:07
Replies: 506
Views: 149,310
Posted By cooperplace

Me too, in Adelaide. I was about 12, this was...

Me too, in Adelaide. I was about 12, this was about 1967. A 30 minute flight.
10th May 2023, 11:01
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By cooperplace

If anyone has flown near Oxford and has a...

If anyone has flown near Oxford and has a recommendation it would be appreciated.
9th May 2023, 05:20
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By cooperplace

Flight school near Oxford UK?

Apologies if this is the wrong forum but I can't see a UK-specific thread. I'm visiting England in July and as is my habit, would like to go for a flight while in a foreign country, it's a great way...
24th Jan 2023, 10:31
Replies: 171
Views: 51,540
Posted By cooperplace

QF887 turned back because of "incomplete paperwork"

ABC news report:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-24/qantas-adelaide-perth-flight-diverted-incomplete-paperwork/101888324

"Adelaide Airport confirmed flight QF887 departed for Perth at...
19th Jan 2023, 13:21
Replies: 148
Views: 56,386
Posted By cooperplace

No, please no false modesty. YOU helped them calm...

No, please no false modesty. YOU helped them calm down. You're the hero.

Discussion around whether mayday was warranted gives me the sh1ts. I've had in-flight emergencies (disclosure: private...
18th Jan 2023, 22:44
Replies: 148
Views: 56,386
Posted By cooperplace

Yes, this is true. I know because the flight...

Yes, this is true. I know because the flight engineer told me.
17th Jan 2023, 10:22
Replies: 35
Views: 11,159
Posted By cooperplace

Had the same thought: the superior pilot uses...

Had the same thought: the superior pilot uses their superior judgement so their superior flying skills are not needed. When I fly over mountains I plan to have lots of spare altitude in case...
17th Jan 2023, 00:56
Replies: 420
Views: 66,305
Posted By cooperplace

Absolutely not. A lot of experts expressed hope...

Absolutely not. A lot of experts expressed hope that vaccines would reduce transmission, which they probably do by reducing viral load and shortening the infectious period. But expert advice has...
15th Jan 2023, 06:30
Replies: 47
Views: 15,808
Posted By cooperplace

I work in a lab and claim "acid-proof shoes",...

I work in a lab and claim "acid-proof shoes", never a problem. The job requires "closed footwear, robust construction".
9th Jan 2023, 07:15
Replies: 253
Views: 36,421
Posted By cooperplace

I know one of these guys and yes, you summed it...

I know one of these guys and yes, you summed it up, as well as extremely careful and risk averse.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2023, 11:57
Replies: 455
Views: 263,670
Posted By cooperplace

H&H, surely the rules around approaching landing...

H&H, surely the rules around approaching landing areas apply whether aircraft have seen each other or not.

As a fixed-wing pilot I know zip about choppers, but the same principles apply?
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2023, 11:51
Replies: 455
Views: 263,670
Posted By cooperplace

Interesting that the ATSB say it will take 18...

Interesting that the ATSB say it will take 18 months for a report but it seems they were pretty quick to hand footage to the media, footage they weren't authorised to pass on. It seems disappointing,...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2023, 02:41
Replies: 50
Views: 11,541
Posted By cooperplace

She was lucky. A colleague working on a car (not...

She was lucky. A colleague working on a car (not chopper related, I know) put his hand in the engine bay, wedding ring bridged between a 12V contact and engine block, in a few seconds it cauterized...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2023, 23:21
Replies: 455
Views: 263,670
Posted By cooperplace

I regularly speak to the media in my job, which...

I regularly speak to the media in my job, which is not in aviation. If people are experts in a field then there is nothing wrong with them building relationships with journalists who they trust. Many...
29th Nov 2022, 08:33
Replies: 17
Views: 2,259
Posted By cooperplace

Really?? Must have a huge gge!

Really?? Must have a huge gge!
16th Nov 2022, 08:13
Replies: 73
Views: 28,596
Posted By cooperplace

This has happened to me. It took me several...

This has happened to me. It took me several seconds to process what had happened -startle factor is real- and by then we were in the air. Then smelt smoke. Disconcerting, but luckily all ended well....
23rd Sep 2022, 15:41
Replies: 49
Views: 13,582
Posted By cooperplace

Clearly 4 fatal accidents is not good but as an...

Clearly 4 fatal accidents is not good but as an RAAus pilot I think we have to look in more detail at the reasons.
21st Sep 2022, 07:35
Replies: 118
Views: 26,089
Posted By cooperplace

Agree re the bearer party, great job. Chosen to...

Agree re the bearer party, great job. Chosen to all have the same height?
21st Sep 2022, 07:30
Replies: 49
Views: 13,582
Posted By cooperplace

Really?? Where in Prune rules does it say that?...

Really?? Where in Prune rules does it say that? And Fight Club? I'm really confused.

Sorry for the thread drift.


Me too.......... :confused:

Tail Wheel
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19th Sep 2022, 07:46
Replies: 49
Views: 13,582
Posted By cooperplace

condolences to all involved. Lots of tiger...

condolences to all involved. Lots of tiger country there.
5th Sep 2022, 13:32
Replies: 205
Views: 44,678
Posted By cooperplace

Love those rules, and yes many also apply to FW.

Love those rules, and yes many also apply to FW.
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