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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2024, 03:14
Replies: 59
Views: 10,984
Posted By The Baron

So what do you think the punters will do in an...

So what do you think the punters will do in an evacuation when they are told to "leave everything behind"? Interesting Coroner's report after an event. Fluffy the cat won't be left onboard.
I would...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Aug 2023, 00:36
Replies: 15
Views: 3,067
Posted By The Baron

I think the original poster is referring to...

I think the original poster is referring to Virgin's sporty new CNS - HND run. From what I've heard, it's a 700 running on fumes. Volunteers and management pilots.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Mar 2022, 10:00
Replies: 16
Views: 2,907
Posted By The Baron

Flew into Dunwich for a breakfast fly in last...

Flew into Dunwich for a breakfast fly in last winter. Grass on sand strip . Well drained. Parallel to western beach of island. Expect turbulence off sand dunes with a westerly blowing. Friendly...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jan 2022, 01:13
Replies: 420
Views: 67,232
Posted By The Baron

Just get vaccinated Stupid! Plenty of other...

Just get vaccinated Stupid! Plenty of other careers for paranoid fruit loops, just not this one.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Dec 2021, 03:41
Replies: 6
Views: 2,922
Posted By The Baron

Yeah right... How about a PZL TS-11 Iskra. ...

Yeah right...
How about a PZL TS-11 Iskra. Polish single engine trainer from the 60's.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2021, 01:20
Replies: 1,598
Views: 356,440
Posted By The Baron

Surely the French knew Australia had become...

Surely the French knew Australia had become completely exasperated with this program in the last couple of years. Most people in Australia were aware. It's been in the media for months. Mr Macron is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Aug 2021, 01:04
Replies: 1,268
Views: 246,863
Posted By The Baron

A clever commercial decision by Qantas...

A clever commercial decision by Qantas management. Now there is a clear difference between the competitors. You can buy a ticket and know the staff you come into contact on your journey are...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Aug 2021, 10:24
Replies: 142
Views: 47,215
Posted By The Baron

You had me until the last paragraph. If only...

You had me until the last paragraph. If only that was true. No
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jul 2021, 01:03
Replies: 19
Views: 3,483
Posted By The Baron

The 209 has the best safety record of any of the...

The 209 has the best safety record of any of the Cessna family, not one recorded accident in how many years? Come to think of it, I haven't heard of too many ADs either. The one I flew had some fuzzy...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th May 2021, 02:43
Replies: 4
Views: 4,085
Posted By The Baron

Like nearly all pilots, I can learn a lot from...

Like nearly all pilots, I can learn a lot from other's mistakes. That is why the "Crash Comics" were so popular. I suppose since it would appear to be an IRM, it will turn up in the ATSB occurrence...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th May 2021, 04:07
Replies: 4
Views: 4,085
Posted By The Baron

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

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/512x800/20210520_090604_resized_6cc98c1df5ef1d2fb597b7dcd8e7a499dca42749.jpg
So this never happened? Picture taken at 0906am local.
Come on guys,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th May 2021, 05:11
Replies: 4
Views: 4,085
Posted By The Baron

Archerfield prang this morning 20/05/21

Anybody know what happened around 0900am this morning? Looked like a Piper Arrow from the big flying school. Towed away with the nose on a trailer behind a ute.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th May 2021, 04:29
Replies: 4,966
Views: 732,605
Posted By The Baron

Thumbs up Sorry chaps, Just noticed I'm in! Out flying...

Sorry chaps,
Just noticed I'm in! Out flying and away, declaring open to any and all,
Cheers.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd May 2021, 03:41
Replies: 4,966
Views: 732,605
Posted By The Baron

Me 309 perhaps ?

Me 309 perhaps ?
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2021, 22:59
Replies: 14
Views: 9,688
Posted By The Baron

The Batteries in question are serious trouble, I...

The Batteries in question are serious trouble, I would think the Fire Fighters were aware of the risk and stayed clear. They tend to spit and fizz a bit as each cell reaches ignition temperature....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2021, 07:22
Replies: 24
Views: 10,950
Posted By The Baron

One more thing, Get a good endorsement on...

One more thing, Get a good endorsement on something handy like the C209 and you're laughing!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Feb 2021, 21:39
Replies: 8
Views: 2,885
Posted By The Baron

The WW2 Bomber airfields that the Americans built...

The WW2 Bomber airfields that the Americans built across the Top End were all about 1800m by 60m. I have been in and out of plenty. Used by full war load B17 and B24. That would be your max length....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Nov 2020, 05:23
Replies: 10
Views: 2,975
Posted By The Baron

That's great. They'll make a great artificial...

That's great. They'll make a great artificial reef off the coast! Good for diving tourism.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Nov 2020, 05:26
Replies: 2
Views: 2,771
Posted By The Baron

Unhappy Not a Cessna. Socata Rallye en route to...

Not a Cessna. Socata Rallye en route to Archerfield.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2020, 01:50
Replies: 46
Views: 7,864
Posted By The Baron

Just had another idea. The Martinsyde S.1 had a...

Just had another idea. The Martinsyde S.1 had a 80hp Gnome and had the same cowl. It also has scalloped trailing edges. Thoughts?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Aug 2020, 09:53
Replies: 46
Views: 7,864
Posted By The Baron

Avro 500 , and a real rarity from the earliest...

Avro 500 , and a real rarity from the earliest days of flight.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Aug 2020, 00:24
Replies: 46
Views: 7,864
Posted By The Baron

The engine is a 7 cylinder rotary, most probably...

The engine is a 7 cylinder rotary, most probably a Gnome. My guess is it may be an early Sopwith Tabloid circa 1913/1914.
On second thought, the lower wing fuselage don't look right for a Tabloid.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2020, 10:52
Replies: 119
Views: 51,864
Posted By The Baron

The problem with Skywest (vara) is that they ...

The problem with Skywest (vara) is that they have clauses in the EBA of redundancy of up to 52 weeks and clapped out old aircraft. Clearly Bain would likw to dispose of them but, who would pay...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd May 2020, 04:26
Replies: 84
Views: 31,814
Posted By The Baron

I wish Qantas all the best. I hope they survive...

I wish Qantas all the best. I hope they survive on their own merits. They are not a national carrier any more though. I hope they get the same consideration that the Federal Government gave to...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Apr 2020, 00:29
Replies: 42
Views: 17,858
Posted By The Baron

The world is going to be a different place after...

The world is going to be a different place after Covid-19. Fleets of 150+ seat narrow body aircraft could well be uneconomic due to to sustained reduced pax demand possibly for years. E190 and E195...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Apr 2020, 03:30
Replies: 24
Views: 10,123
Posted By The Baron

Don't leave out the control cable inspection....

Don't leave out the control cable inspection. You can do it annually or replace them. You get 10 years free of inpections if you replace.
I would go with the Cherokee. Lots of parts available,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Mar 2020, 00:19
Replies: 78
Views: 43,725
Posted By The Baron

Okay, Alan Joyce is right. Virgin management or...

Okay, Alan Joyce is right. Virgin management or the lack of proper management has put them in a position where they will not survive without government intervention. No argument about that. Are we...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Mar 2020, 03:44
Replies: 815
Views: 480,805
Posted By The Baron

After reading this thread, I would like you all...

After reading this thread, I would like you all to stop and take a deep breath. When I worked there, I was always impressed by the camaraderie and professionalism of the pilot group.
There's been a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Mar 2020, 02:59
Replies: 31
Views: 17,393
Posted By The Baron

Probably just run out of places to hide his loot....

Probably just run out of places to hide his loot. Too many lumps in the mattress.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Mar 2020, 01:25
Replies: 11,849
Views: 1,223,043
Posted By The Baron

Lake Buccaneer per chance?

Lake Buccaneer per chance?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Mar 2020, 00:43
Replies: 9
Views: 2,182
Posted By The Baron

Raffling a Bushcat as well are they?

Raffling a Bushcat as well are they?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Mar 2020, 11:34
Replies: 815
Views: 480,805
Posted By The Baron

You know, you guys must be right. The 777 makes...

You know, you guys must be right. The 777 makes bucketloads. Let's change the name of this thread from "VA pilots worried about employment 2021" to something like " Cashed up VA announces big new...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Mar 2020, 09:25
Replies: 815
Views: 480,805
Posted By The Baron

The little Italian guy told me himself. They were...

The little Italian guy told me himself. They were happy to contain the ongoing losses from the 777 at 1million a month. They didn't expect it to mprove due to factors like the dearest 777 leases in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Mar 2020, 22:27
Replies: 815
Views: 480,805
Posted By The Baron

Here's a thought. Just suppose you could help...

Here's a thought. Just suppose you could help ensure the survival of the airline by taking a pay cut. Let's say the widebody guys go back to 737 rates for 2 years.
The numbers have always shown a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Feb 2020, 02:10
Replies: 815
Views: 480,805
Posted By The Baron

You are forgetting about the clause that refers...

You are forgetting about the clause that refers to major changes in the business. That little gem means they can do whatever they like that is in the "best interests" of the business. All they are...
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