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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
18th Jul 2023, 03:54
Replies: 15
Views: 5,737
Posted By 4forward8back

Ooof!!! Looks like a prop strike on the second...

Ooof!!! Looks like a prop strike on the second touchdown. ADS-B data indicates the aircraft departed 3 hours later.

Also, this thread should probably be moved to Accidents and Close Calls.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th May 2023, 03:23
Replies: 81
Views: 17,654
Posted By 4forward8back

The Mil Mi-26 (yes really).

The Mil Mi-26 (yes really).
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Feb 2023, 01:00
Replies: 672
Views: 612,468
Posted By 4forward8back

The last sentence of paragraph 1.1.5 states that...

The last sentence of paragraph 1.1.5 states that a click was recorded and a flap 'surface' movement to 30 degrees was recorded. At that time, the props were still feathered. For someone not familiar...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Mar 2021, 07:50
Replies: 66
Views: 23,420
Posted By 4forward8back

Then why are there so few women in aviation?

Then why are there so few women in aviation?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Mar 2021, 03:47
Replies: 66
Views: 23,420
Posted By 4forward8back

It might be worth thinking about why quotas are...

It might be worth thinking about why quotas are needed in the first place.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Nov 2020, 21:30
Replies: 114
Views: 60,843
Posted By 4forward8back

All you need to know, right here....

All you need to know, right here. (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2G3zdUz2BbvNLnT9z5oS1v)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Nov 2020, 03:15
Replies: 2,996
Views: 1,303,282
Posted By 4forward8back

A person might fly a 172 nicely, but you wouldn't...

A person might fly a 172 nicely, but you wouldn't throw them into an A380 without training.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Oct 2020, 00:20
Replies: 8
Views: 2,685
Posted By 4forward8back

I couldn't help but read the title as 'Gee Bees @...

I couldn't help but read the title as 'Gee Bees @ Essendon'. Vale Greg :(

I think it's VH-RXG, the tower cleared RXG for take off and the colour scheme matches.
RXG became SIB:
Ed Coates RXG...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Sep 2020, 00:04
Replies: 113
Views: 35,079
Posted By 4forward8back

I stopped pushing and threw in the towel. My...

I stopped pushing and threw in the towel.

My story:
2001 - CPL and first job (piston sightseeing) for a horrible, dangerous, dodgy operator. I learned a lot about self preservation from that gig....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jul 2020, 06:05
Replies: 16
Views: 5,740
Posted By 4forward8back

True TBM, but it is far-canard to think of the...

True TBM, but it is far-canard to think of the proper name of that protrusion.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jul 2020, 04:04
Replies: 29
Views: 3,697
Posted By 4forward8back

Wash your mouth out! That's a Hornet.

Wash your mouth out! That's a Hornet.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jul 2020, 23:24
Replies: 5
Views: 2,968
Posted By 4forward8back

Sad news, my condolences to the family. I...

Sad news, my condolences to the family.

I watched VH-BOB in action many times 20-25 years ago down at Point Cook, often alongside The Museum's machine. Sadly I never spoke to Bob, but he certainly...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Apr 2020, 01:01
Replies: 23
Views: 9,678
Posted By 4forward8back

Flight training is still allowed. Do it as part...

Flight training is still allowed. Do it as part of a flight review :p
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Nov 2019, 00:58
Replies: 29
Views: 8,792
Posted By 4forward8back

Great post Jonkster. The Canadian's held on to...

Great post Jonkster.
The Canadian's held on to the spin training requirement for longer than we did (and Europe/USA). They also put together this report:...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Nov 2019, 02:54
Replies: 3
Views: 4,255
Posted By 4forward8back

As REX is the largest operator, you may also want...

As REX is the largest operator, you may also want to try the Australian section of the forums. I imagine plenty of SF340 drivers peruse that area.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Sep 2019, 03:43
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,182,808
Posted By 4forward8back

I believe that is not a Caravan, but a Quest...

I believe that is not a Caravan, but a Quest Kodiak.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Aug 2019, 01:37
Replies: 71
Views: 34,299
Posted By 4forward8back

That's part of why i asked the question. Perhaps...

That's part of why i asked the question. Perhaps I should have added a 'skeptical' emoji. RV6JOY has spoken to the driver and earlier stated that he 'had' to.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Aug 2019, 23:50
Replies: 71
Views: 34,299
Posted By 4forward8back

Is this the accident you are referring to....

Is this the accident you are referring to. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-05/light-plane-crashes-near-mount-barker-in-wa/7813428
Incredible to think anyone got out of that one! Did he really...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jul 2019, 23:14
Replies: 71
Views: 34,299
Posted By 4forward8back

These images and report might be relevant. Up...

These images and report might be relevant.
Up...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jun 2019, 03:39
Replies: 72
Views: 61,654
Posted By 4forward8back

This should help: ...

This should help:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgvxkrNxdf0

I've got a bit of time on type, certainly no expert.
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jun 2019, 02:32
Replies: 72
Views: 61,654
Posted By 4forward8back

The seat doesn't move fore-aft in a '52, the...

The seat doesn't move fore-aft in a '52, the pedals do.

That aileron position will certainly have worked against prompt spin recovery. As to why the left aileron is full or near fullly raised....I...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jun 2019, 02:19
Replies: 72
Views: 61,654
Posted By 4forward8back

The landing gear throughout the video and in the...

The landing gear throughout the video and in the still referenced is fully retracted.

The standard '52 is a bit different to most other aircraft in this regard. Even when fully retracted, the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Apr 2019, 05:49
Replies: 7
Views: 2,082
Posted By 4forward8back

I couldn't get down there and would also love to...

I couldn't get down there and would also love to see some videos if any are floating around.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Apr 2019, 03:14
Replies: 32
Views: 7,852
Posted By 4forward8back

Except for the bits that are 'P'. Oh, and the...

Except for the bits that are 'P'. Oh, and the bits of 'North America' that are Canada, Mexico etc....


Yeah....you might want to check those too.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Mar 2019, 02:56
Replies: 31
Views: 6,539
Posted By 4forward8back

It isn't that hard to get approval, is it? I...

It isn't that hard to get approval, is it?

I had to fly a 172 which was about a month over due on the annual. I called CASA, they pointed me to the correct form. Once the form was submitted, I had...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Nov 2018, 02:33
Replies: 59
Views: 9,430
Posted By 4forward8back

CPL(A) with the usual trimmings. TT 2000+ ...

CPL(A) with the usual trimmings.
TT 2000+
June 1999. PA-28-161 VH-EWZ. YMPC.
Initially career flying. Now a desk based career, but the job requires the aviation qualifications. These days flying...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Oct 2018, 01:40
Replies: 88
Views: 20,598
Posted By 4forward8back

Understood.

Understood.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Oct 2018, 23:29
Replies: 88
Views: 20,598
Posted By 4forward8back

Are you sure about that?! :eek: That is not at...

Are you sure about that?! :eek: That is not at all correct, as this crew (http://avherald.com/h?article=4a5e80f3/0017&opt=6400) discovered.

Also see:...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Apr 2018, 01:28
Replies: 23
Views: 5,122
Posted By 4forward8back

Air cooled Merlin? :eek: If only the...

Air cooled Merlin? :eek:


If only the Allies had known and removed all those unnecessary radiators and all that plumbing....:E
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jan 2018, 02:10
Replies: 19
Views: 8,002
Posted By 4forward8back

My deep dark memory says 10MPH from the left and...

My deep dark memory says 10MPH from the left and 7MPH from theright. But try as I have, I can't find the reference.


As others have said, it's not an aircraft that likes crosswind. Anything over...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Feb 2016, 01:54
Replies: 21
Views: 4,859
Posted By 4forward8back

Inaccurate: (Especially inaccurate as the thread...

Inaccurate: (Especially inaccurate as the thread Centaurus started has now been merged with a previous thread on the subject)

Unnecessary:
I am well aware who Centaurus is, I have his book in my...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Feb 2016, 01:21
Replies: 21
Views: 4,859
Posted By 4forward8back

Centaurus, that was inaccurate and unnecessary. ...

Centaurus, that was inaccurate and unnecessary.

An incredibly great man who managed to fit 2-300 years into 97. His biography is a great start, follow that up with a trawl through Youtube for some...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2016, 01:21
Replies: 50
Views: 23,524
Posted By 4forward8back

Nope :{ 10 characters

Nope :{

10 characters
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jan 2016, 10:38
Replies: 13
Views: 7,215
Posted By 4forward8back

Well....I've yet to have number 3 fail on my...

Well....I've yet to have number 3 fail on my twin.

Sorry, sorry.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jan 2016, 02:03
Replies: 160
Views: 42,238
Posted By 4forward8back

Fantastic (and surely cheap) idea to improve...

Fantastic (and surely cheap) idea to improve safety. I regularly use the Port of Melbourne cams to asses the weather.
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