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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Apr 2024, 23:56
Replies: 966
Views: 372,885
Posted By Lead Balloon

There’s such a fine line between a journey...

There’s such a fine line between a journey towards a return on investment and a Ponzi scheme.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2024, 06:27
Replies: 966
Views: 372,885
Posted By Lead Balloon

Alan Joyce AC has a few lazy millions salted...

Alan Joyce AC has a few lazy millions salted away. Maybe he could help Bonza?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Apr 2024, 07:48
Replies: 545
Views: 129,449
Posted By Lead Balloon

Yeah nah. Plenty of phones get left on after...

Yeah nah. Plenty of phones get left on after boarding and cell phones automatically ‘ping’ so as to connect with whatever tower is in range.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Apr 2024, 05:01
Replies: 966
Views: 372,885
Posted By Lead Balloon

Deadset financial geniuses.

Deadset financial geniuses.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Apr 2024, 07:04
Replies: 306
Views: 152,313
Posted By Lead Balloon

… “alluded” to; “too” tight … You’re welcome.

… “alluded” to; “too” tight …

You’re welcome.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Apr 2024, 06:58
Replies: 22
Views: 4,169
Posted By Lead Balloon

Because they're not 'approved' to do that. CASA...

Because they're not 'approved' to do that. CASA does not grant 8th freedom rights. That's a competition/protection issue for others to decide.

But this will all be moot, 'soon', when vertiports...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Apr 2024, 08:25
Replies: 72
Views: 24,390
Posted By Lead Balloon

Maybe the Minister's preferred pronouns are not...

Maybe the Minister's preferred pronouns are not the obvious ones?

Or perhaps 'ReportVisual' has a rather sexist outlook.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2024, 07:35
Replies: 53
Views: 21,297
Posted By Lead Balloon

Amazing GT and the media aren’t on to this. You...

Amazing GT and the media aren’t on to this. You can clearly see a groundie pumping what I reckon is Tetrazine into the Turbo Encabulator. Typical 220 engine problem.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2024, 02:57
Replies: 72
Views: 24,390
Posted By Lead Balloon

Indeed. It's mostly about politics, not...

Indeed. It's mostly about politics, not principle.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2024, 01:42
Replies: 2,203
Views: 237,434
Posted By Lead Balloon

One way to make more money is to reduce costs...

One way to make more money is to reduce costs (pesky things like humans who expect a reasonable salary) while focussing just on the services that deliver the best return. 'Pareto analysis'/'biggest...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Apr 2024, 23:20
Replies: 2,203
Views: 237,434
Posted By Lead Balloon

Airservices is a money making venture. It’s fit...

Airservices is a money making venture. It’s fit for that purpose. What monopoly wouldn’t be?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Mar 2024, 19:56
Replies: 63
Views: 19,219
Posted By Lead Balloon

I think rodney was being metaphorical, not...

I think rodney was being metaphorical, not literal, malcolm.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Mar 2024, 06:29
Replies: 55
Views: 13,716
Posted By Lead Balloon

As an erstwhile owner of a SeaRey, I'm very happy...

As an erstwhile owner of a SeaRey, I'm very happy to hear that, Valdiviano!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2024, 23:32
Replies: 55
Views: 13,716
Posted By Lead Balloon

I doubt the fin and rudder would do much at the...

I doubt the fin and rudder would do much at the slow transit speed, but happy to stand corrected.

(I'm reminded of the not-so-successful attempt to lift the Searey off Lake Eyre and carry her to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2024, 20:18
Replies: 55
Views: 13,716
Posted By Lead Balloon

Looks like EH-60A Black Hawk N61AA did the job: ...

Looks like EH-60A Black Hawk N61AA did the job:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/n61aa_eh_60a_black_hawk_338303ad0d0ca23fb26c90867ca6ded15b289ef3.jpg
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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2024, 00:43
Replies: 101
Views: 25,284
Posted By Lead Balloon

Terrorists might strike a blow to the heart of...

Terrorists might strike a blow to the heart of western democracy, via Birdsville, Charleville or Cunamulla. Obviously.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2024, 09:44
Replies: 1,534
Views: 520,451
Posted By Lead Balloon

Then, so be it. Pilots should learn to do...

Then, so be it.

Pilots should learn to do what other factors in production learnt to do, a long time ago: Decide what they require as conditions of employment and, if an employer is unwilling...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2024, 09:29
Replies: 1,534
Views: 520,451
Posted By Lead Balloon

And that's as it should be. If the subsidiary...

And that's as it should be. If the subsidiary goes broke, that's the 'market' doing its job as a result of the failure by the subsidiary to pay, adequately, one factor in the production of what the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2024, 09:03
Replies: 1,534
Views: 520,451
Posted By Lead Balloon

Then they should resign in large numbers and go...

Then they should resign in large numbers and go off and get a life with a decent lifestyle. What's the point in hanging on in quiet desperation?

The likes of Qantas get away with what they do...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2024, 19:51
Replies: 47
Views: 7,023
Posted By Lead Balloon

I stand corrected. And if this turns out to...

I stand corrected.

And if this turns out to be legal, I'll laugh like a drain.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2024, 10:01
Replies: 47
Views: 7,023
Posted By Lead Balloon

Then we'll wait for reports of the application of...

Then we'll wait for reports of the application of the full force of the law against the miscreant drone operator.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2024, 07:41
Replies: 47
Views: 7,023
Posted By Lead Balloon

Then we'll wait for reports of the application of...

Then we'll wait for reports of the application of the full force of the law against the miscreant drone operator.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2024, 07:38
Replies: 47
Views: 7,023
Posted By Lead Balloon

Yes. And the amazing fact that - as alluded to...

Yes. And the amazing fact that - as alluded to by Squawk - there's no shadow of any aircraft until they cross the runway thresholds. I'm pretty sure that shadows can be cast and be visible on water.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2024, 05:40
Replies: 47
Views: 7,023
Posted By Lead Balloon

And there are two runways in operation. They...

And there are two runways in operation. They don't have enough air traffic controllers to do that in the real world any more. :E
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Mar 2024, 04:39
Replies: 50
Views: 4,141
Posted By Lead Balloon

If a flight satisfies the definition of one that...

If a flight satisfies the definition of one that is "cost sharing", it doesn't matter whether it's "in 'hire or reward' territory'. A flight that satisfies the definition of "cost sharing" is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2024, 20:54
Replies: 142
Views: 33,605
Posted By Lead Balloon

So you construe the fact that ATSB found all the...

So you construe the fact that ATSB found all the bits in one place as conclusive of a serviceable flight control system and structural integrity? Big call.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2024, 07:29
Replies: 50
Views: 4,141
Posted By Lead Balloon

The new rules are so good that the answer to the...

The new rules are so good that the answer to the OP's question is, apparently, in an exemption from the new rules.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2024, 07:19
Replies: 142
Views: 33,605
Posted By Lead Balloon

Experimenting with the autopilot while doing the...

Experimenting with the autopilot while doing the first solo circuit in an aircraft of the type?

Maybe the pilot was crocheting a scarf as well.

Not as monumentally stupid as suggesting a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2024, 09:21
Replies: 50
Views: 4,141
Posted By Lead Balloon

It’s great to see your level of engagement with...

It’s great to see your level of engagement with the complex, convoluted mess that is the current regulatory regime, werbil.

When you say “[w]ithout CASA EX82/21 it would be an air transport...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2024, 00:52
Replies: 50
Views: 4,141
Posted By Lead Balloon

But that assumes Part 119 applies in the first...

But that assumes Part 119 applies in the first place.

If an operation isn't an "air transport operation" as defined, Part 119 does not apply.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Mar 2024, 08:47
Replies: 50
Views: 4,141
Posted By Lead Balloon

Have you read through the link I posted at #9? ...

Have you read through the link I posted at #9?

You've effectively asked whether your 'arrangement' would be a private operation. That question is 'done to death' - with actual answers from the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Mar 2024, 07:24
Replies: 227
Views: 101,750
Posted By Lead Balloon

Maybe the seat adjustment and the presence of the...

Maybe the seat adjustment and the presence of the FA in the cockpit are related...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Mar 2024, 07:22
Replies: 1,534
Views: 520,451
Posted By Lead Balloon

Only two solecisms. Not bad for a glorified bus...

Only two solecisms. Not bad for a glorified bus driver. ;)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Mar 2024, 05:53
Replies: 1,534
Views: 520,451
Posted By Lead Balloon

Yet if you'd pursued a career as a bus driver...

Yet if you'd pursued a career as a bus driver instead, you'd now be much better off financially and have had a lot more leisure time along the way.

(Please don't shoot the messenger. And for the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Mar 2024, 23:02
Replies: 50
Views: 4,141
Posted By Lead Balloon

I'd suggest reading this thread...

I'd suggest reading this thread (https://www.pprune.org/pacific-general-aviation-questions/650183-ppl-passenger-limit-australia.html?highlight=passenger) because it's the roller coaster ride through...
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