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Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2022, 20:10
Replies: 604
Views: 1,071,216
Posted By Ka6crpe

I know this is pure speculation but one report...

I know this is pure speculation but one report says "One possibility is that this 737 may have previously been involved in a tail strike incident on landing or take-off and the damage done to the...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2022, 00:23
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,380
Posted By Ka6crpe

Video of a missile kill. ...

Video of a missile kill.

https://www.facebook.com/ACEFROMTHESPACE/videos/945789429632149
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jan 2020, 02:15
Replies: 685
Views: 1,733,781
Posted By Ka6crpe

An early video taken from a cell phone shows the...

An early video taken from a cell phone shows the aircraft in a steep spiral as it came down. it certainly did not look like a controlled turn.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Oct 2017, 22:49
Replies: 2
Views: 2,392
Posted By Ka6crpe

Not a good for AirAsia

https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/travel-troubles/97904423/passengers-terrified-as-airasia-flight-from-perth-drops-20000-feet

"The panic was escalated because of the behaviour of staff who were...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Apr 2015, 01:06
Replies: 19
Views: 7,968
Posted By Ka6crpe

Yes, Ohakea is big enough for an A340, but it is...

Yes, Ohakea is big enough for an A340, but it is also New Zealand's only fully operational air force base, and is available to commercial aircraft only in an emergency.

The question is why the CX...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Apr 2015, 00:34
Replies: 19
Views: 7,968
Posted By Ka6crpe

CX A340 with not enough fuel?

Cathay Pacific Flight 197, with 266 passengers and 15 crew on board, was inbound from Hong Kong and scheduled to land in Auckland about midday yesterday, but had to be diverted to Ohakea Air Force...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
21st Feb 2015, 23:13
Replies: 11
Views: 2,239
Posted By Ka6crpe

Had the same issue last night, and it appeared...

Had the same issue last night, and it appeared that the problem was with IE.
Tried the micrsoft IE fix - didn't work.
Tried restoring from an earlier breakpoint - didn't work.
Tried uninstalling...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2015, 07:30
Replies: 29
Views: 4,208
Posted By Ka6crpe

So how about symmetrical wings? That is a...

So how about symmetrical wings?


That is a very poor question that does not really test a student's understanding of the theory of lift.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Feb 2015, 09:45
Replies: 50
Views: 7,029
Posted By Ka6crpe

My Ka6crpe has a hand operated brake. Once the...

My Ka6crpe has a hand operated brake. Once the air brakes are fully open, moving the lever back further operates the wheel brake. Nice and simple.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Feb 2015, 13:45
Replies: 748
Views: 713,633
Posted By Ka6crpe

Dave is correct, and the bottom of the drag curve...

Dave is correct, and the bottom of the drag curve does give the best approximation of the point for best L/D.

I found a very good method for calculating it exactly for a clean ATR 72 in cruise,...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Feb 2015, 11:46
Replies: 748
Views: 713,633
Posted By Ka6crpe

Quite correct. But what is the effect on...

Quite correct.

But what is the effect on the drag curve of having one prop still spinning and one feathered? Its like flying a glider with the airbrakes stuck fully open on one wing only. (I...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Feb 2015, 11:15
Replies: 748
Views: 713,633
Posted By Ka6crpe

We weren't there in the cockpit to know what the...

We weren't there in the cockpit to know what the PF was intending, or why he flew so slowly. However I would disagree that flying at a higher speed would have caused more deaths. Rather I would...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2015, 09:15
Replies: 3
Views: 2,482
Posted By Ka6crpe

I could probably find a couple of used Piper Cubs...

I could probably find a couple of used Piper Cubs for them at the right price. :E
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2015, 01:28
Replies: 748
Views: 713,633
Posted By Ka6crpe

TheInquisitor, OK I see where we are differing. ...

TheInquisitor, OK I see where we are differing. I based my fully stalled comment on the video in post 326, which is in the last few seconds of flight from building height and lower, not from TOD. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2015, 23:34
Replies: 748
Views: 713,633
Posted By Ka6crpe

Theinquisitor, I don't know where you get your...

Theinquisitor, I don't know where you get your 400 - 600 fpm from In that video the aircraft has a nose up attitude of around 10 degrees, and is descending at an angle of at least 14 degrees (may be...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2015, 21:01
Replies: 748
Views: 713,633
Posted By Ka6crpe

Fully stalled all the way in that video.

Fully stalled all the way in that video.
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Feb 2015, 03:04
Replies: 748
Views: 713,633
Posted By Ka6crpe

Further, to stretch the glide into wind the...

Further, to stretch the glide into wind the airspeed should be increased above best LD by around half the wind speed.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jan 2015, 01:36
Replies: 66
Views: 8,818
Posted By Ka6crpe

You would think that if an airline sells a seat...

You would think that if an airline sells a seat for travel A-B-C, but the passenger only uses A-B then the airline should be very happy. They have saved some fuel, saved an in-flight meal, and less...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Jan 2015, 01:11
Replies: 22
Views: 10,319
Posted By Ka6crpe

Passengers complain of 12-hour tarmac wait

I won't name the airline as it is against this site's policy, but 12 hours, sitting in a plane on the tarmac does do this airline's credibility any good.

Passengers complain of 12-hour tarmac...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jan 2015, 20:20
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,445,324
Posted By Ka6crpe

I must agree with Silverstrata. Even in light...

I must agree with Silverstrata. Even in light aircraft we do not teach using the rudder to lift a wing. Its apply sufficinet rudder to stop the yaw, and ease the control centrally forward to reduce...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Dec 2014, 18:54
Replies: 11
Views: 4,342
Posted By Ka6crpe

ExXB, great to get your input. Yes it is an...

ExXB, great to get your input.
Yes it is an LH flight number, so I'm assuming LH are the principal carrier. I have watched the same flight on FlightRadar24 a number of times and around 2 out 3...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Dec 2014, 08:56
Replies: 3
Views: 3,320
Posted By Ka6crpe

If you really like research then go for it. I...

If you really like research then go for it. I returned to study 2 years ago at the age of 59 to do a research PhD in Climate Science. I'm still working full time, so my study is part time and I...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2014, 07:54
Replies: 14
Views: 722
Posted By Ka6crpe

Flying at treetop level (literally) and blowing...

Flying at treetop level (literally) and blowing rainwater off the cherry trees in the most scenic part of Central Otago. (Even if I am only ballast)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Dec 2014, 06:49
Replies: 11
Views: 4,342
Posted By Ka6crpe

Many thanks for those replies. I booked via...

Many thanks for those replies. I booked via Orbitz, but my payment went to Lufthansa directly, so they would be the principle airline for this trip.


Previously most of my international travel...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Dec 2014, 08:05
Replies: 11
Views: 4,342
Posted By Ka6crpe

A question about Luthansa

I'm travelling Air NZ from CHC to AKL then to LAX in June, and can choose my seat for both legs. However LAX to Munich with Lufthansa, apparently does not give that option.

On the return trip...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Dec 2014, 07:34
Replies: 11
Views: 4,372
Posted By Ka6crpe

We have had to present passports for departure...

We have had to present passports for departure from NZ for years
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2014, 06:40
Replies: 57
Views: 13,555
Posted By Ka6crpe

3 week and 41 hrs if you don't count gliding...

3 week and 41 hrs if you don't count gliding experience.


If gliding is counted then 30 years and 700 hrs.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2014, 10:43
Replies: 38
Views: 7,083
Posted By Ka6crpe

Without knowing the costs at your local club, nor...

Without knowing the costs at your local club, nor your ability, I can comment on what I have found after 30 years instructing.
It will take you around 20 take off's and landings before you will...
Forum: Questions
11th Oct 2014, 17:30
Replies: 31
Views: 12,870
Posted By Ka6crpe

Many SLF's are also knowledgeble about flying. ...

Many SLF's are also knowledgeble about flying. Be honest and say exactly what the issue is and what your decision as pilot is.
Aviate, navigate, COMMUNICATE.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Oct 2014, 22:28
Replies: 44
Views: 8,286
Posted By Ka6crpe

"She was quite annoyed that he would buy a seat...

"She was quite annoyed that he would buy a seat where the leg room was tight for his frame..."

Maybe when he bought his seat he missed the "legroom option".

I am currently looking for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Oct 2014, 22:08
Replies: 44
Views: 8,286
Posted By Ka6crpe

Bring back the old DC3 where there was plenty of...

Bring back the old DC3 where there was plenty of leg room and if your carry on luggage didn't fit under the seat then you had it checked. It seems that as aircraft have become bigger the seat pitch...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jul 2014, 03:04
Replies: 6
Views: 3,465
Posted By Ka6crpe

What type of aircraft are you flying in? ...

What type of aircraft are you flying in?

Also must you land at Queenstown? There are two other airfields within 1 hours drive from Queenstown that are uncontrolled and have no restrictions or...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2014, 19:28
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,200,145
Posted By Ka6crpe

Lost in Saigon, On any flight where...

Lost in Saigon, On any flight where depressurisation occurs an emergency descent is likely to get the aircraft down to an altitude where the passengers will be able to breathe with the aid of the...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2014, 18:59
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,200,145
Posted By Ka6crpe

Lost in Saigon, Unless you have been trained in...

Lost in Saigon, Unless you have been trained in high altitude breathing then even if you are receiving oxygen, you still wont be able to breathe. At high altitude you must consciously inhale and...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Dec 2013, 05:31
Replies: 100
Views: 46,050
Posted By Ka6crpe

So they made a visual approach, with out any of...

So they made a visual approach, with out any of the normal landing aids? :D
I can think of a Korean airline that could use these guys in a training role.
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