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Forum: North America
27th Jul 2021, 00:36
Replies: 1
Views: 677
Posted By Geosync

Just check out the flight schools at SNA and LGB....

Just check out the flight schools at SNA and LGB. Plenty to choose from. I can't say which one would be better than another.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
13th May 2020, 01:35
Replies: 15
Views: 4,754
Posted By Geosync

You may need to go there and knock on doors. ...

You may need to go there and knock on doors. Prove to them you won’t “jet” back to the airline after COVID. Being pious is a plus, as most of that flying is missionary, and you will be required to...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
21st Feb 2020, 15:12
Replies: 74
Views: 54,633
Posted By Geosync

as a mechanic we’d find all kind of crap from the...

as a mechanic we’d find all kind of crap from the factory on small jets, tools left in the belly, FOD of all sizes, outflow valves incorrectly wired.

saw the inside of a bearing race closed off...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2020, 04:51
Replies: 756
Views: 901,406
Posted By Geosync

Most common routing is KSNA SLI POPPR SMO VNY...

Most common routing is KSNA SLI POPPR SMO VNY KCMA. I’m willing to bet that after SMO(clear of LAX) they get direct KCMA. But I tend to fly VFR(if in a small piston) down there just because it’s...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jan 2020, 00:01
Replies: 255
Views: 181,647
Posted By Geosync

Well said. There is a difference between the...

Well said. There is a difference between the reasonable actions of a pilot during an emergency, and legal liability in a court of law. Since it was a deliberate act by the crew, when there were...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2020, 19:26
Replies: 255
Views: 181,647
Posted By Geosync

This. As one in the aviation claims biz in the...

This. As one in the aviation claims biz in the U.S., this is an easy case to make for any local lawyer to make against Delta. And there are plenty of aviation law firms with attorneys who are...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jan 2020, 22:15
Replies: 255
Views: 181,647
Posted By Geosync

We don't know the nature of the emergency. But...

We don't know the nature of the emergency. But the plaintiff attorneys for the kids doused in Jet A will say the pilots could have dumped fuel over the great blue Pacific, Or just landed overweight...
Forum: North America
13th Jan 2020, 19:24
Replies: 1
Views: 838
Posted By Geosync

How about going back to Riddle? Since you are an...

How about going back to Riddle? Since you are an alum. Just get your ratings any way you can as quickly as possible and the world is your oyster. Everyone is hurting for CFIs, so you may find...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Dec 2019, 16:14
Replies: 28
Views: 21,067
Posted By Geosync

eh the aircraft insurance company will just cut...

eh the aircraft insurance company will just cut the check for total loss. They can look into recovering from the girl's family, but they probably don't have assets of any significance so the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Dec 2019, 01:07
Replies: 7
Views: 2,817
Posted By Geosync

Yes. Me, but I'm American. We all do it this way....

Yes. Me, but I'm American. We all do it this way. The Faa restricts the CPL without IFR to some like 50 NM from home base. Which means unless you want a career in crop dusting or para dropping it's...
Forum: North America
30th Oct 2019, 21:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,756
Posted By Geosync

Try this U.S. specific forum-...

Try this U.S. specific forum- https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/. (https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/)
And this one is more general bush flying- https://backcountrypilot.org/forum

I'm no bush...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2019, 22:18
Replies: 24
Views: 11,957
Posted By Geosync

Since the article didn't specify that it was a...

Since the article didn't specify that it was a quad/octacopter type, perhaps it was a military target drone(sea and air assets practice engaging electronically) or loyal wingman UAS test. I know for...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
8th May 2019, 23:30
Replies: 1
Views: 1,803
Posted By Geosync

It looks like you're in Australia so I'll speak...

It looks like you're in Australia so I'll speak in generalities here. It seems like a composite repair shop would be up your alley. How about becoming a LAME and opening a shop?
Forum: Rumours & News
6th May 2019, 01:09
Replies: 482
Views: 1,022,953
Posted By Geosync

Being in aviation claims I’ve seen my share of...

Being in aviation claims I’ve seen my share of lightening strikes on all types of jets(albeit no Russian iron), to the point where they are the most benign claims I see. Not one of those aircraft...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
29th Apr 2019, 22:27
Replies: 7
Views: 3,654
Posted By Geosync

$150k doesn't leave much wiggle room for even a...

$150k doesn't leave much wiggle room for even a piston single if you are thinking about Western US to Island flying. It's not just the initial buy in, but it's also the ongoing maintenance. You can...
Forum: North America
26th Apr 2019, 15:42
Replies: 1
Views: 2,808
Posted By Geosync

https://www.ap-aerospace.com call AOPA and...

https://www.ap-aerospace.com

call AOPA and speak to an insurance broker. Their job is to find the best insurance for your situation.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
22nd Mar 2019, 22:06
Replies: 32
Views: 12,564
Posted By Geosync

Going strong in the U.S. My company does business...

Going strong in the U.S. My company does business with them, so I love flying my C-182 into their strips and low level crop surveying. Much more dynamic than point to point flying at 10k feet, or...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Mar 2019, 01:07
Replies: 12
Views: 7,378
Posted By Geosync

It happens. I'm a claims adjuster and I've seen...

It happens. I'm a claims adjuster and I've seen tools left in engines, inside bearings and the closed off during assembly. As a mechanic I've seen poor QA where outflow valves were left capped off...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Feb 2019, 21:19
Replies: 3
Views: 4,338
Posted By Geosync

https://www.skyworld.co.uk/en/aircraft-for-sale-le...

https://www.skyworld.co.uk/en/aircraft-for-sale-lease/atr.html
Forum: North America
9th Dec 2018, 20:37
Replies: 7
Views: 2,635
Posted By Geosync

I’m not sure about VISA sponsoring, but there is...

I’m not sure about VISA sponsoring, but there is a dire need for qualified A&Ps in the U.S., just like pilots. I would advise him to reach out to every shop advertising on indeed.com or Jsfirm to...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Nov 2018, 04:00
Replies: 27
Views: 7,189
Posted By Geosync

I think it will be a "2 steps forward, one step...

I think it will be a "2 steps forward, one step back" path, like autos. The tech will reach a point where proof of concept looks stellar. Drones humming along, model of efficiancy. Then one plummets...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Sep 2018, 23:17
Replies: 390
Views: 1,759,766
Posted By Geosync

This is second hand knowledge as I work...

This is second hand knowledge as I work professionally with the pilots for some Hollywood types. George and Amal Clooney are supposedly unbelievably kind and down to earth. George knows the names...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Aug 2018, 17:50
Replies: 1,373
Views: 870,098
Posted By Geosync

There was a Bush Pilots TV show and one of the...

There was a Bush Pilots TV show and one of the pilots was a Brit with similar times and airline experience as you. He moved to Africa to be closer to his sis, and he easily got hired. As far as...
Forum: North America
15th Aug 2018, 19:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,364
Posted By Geosync

Main thread is in Rumours and News ...

Main thread is in Rumours and News

https://www.pprune.org/rumours-news/612056-someone-stole-q400-seattle.html
Forum: African Aviation
11th Jul 2018, 13:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,871
Posted By Geosync

If the pilots are employees, typically they are...

If the pilots are employees, typically they are covered under workers compensation, which is a separate policy from a standard hull and liability policy. It does get tricky if the pilots are...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
31st May 2018, 14:02
Replies: 9
Views: 4,518
Posted By Geosync

The most logical theory I've heard is that Cessna...

The most logical theory I've heard is that Cessna wants to keep customers their product family. - Initial training in a C-172/182, maybe Caravan time, and then into the Denali and onto a Mustang. ...
Forum: North America
16th Apr 2018, 20:17
Replies: 43
Views: 12,102
Posted By Geosync

Ok, risking creating a zombie thread, I'll chime...

Ok, risking creating a zombie thread, I'll chime in. Riddle is a good school in the sense that you can get a job in the aviation industry, even a non-flying one. I'm in the aviation insurance...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th Apr 2018, 16:34
Replies: 7
Views: 2,626
Posted By Geosync

Long shot but Kaiser Air in OAK operates a few. ...

Long shot but Kaiser Air in OAK operates a few.

Silver Air out of VNY just added one to their fleet.

Both are in California.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Dec 2017, 03:58
Replies: 46
Views: 32,092
Posted By Geosync

I was about 8000 feet or so in the company Cessna...

I was about 8000 feet or so in the company Cessna 182 east of los angeles. VFR with ATC flight following. ATC alerts of a twin at my altitude at 11 o'clock, opposite direction. I spot him, close...
Forum: North America
30th Oct 2017, 21:00
Replies: 2
Views: 1,787
Posted By Geosync

I'm not so sure. Believe or not, not all Black...

I'm not so sure. Believe or not, not all Black people see themselves as victims, and the NAACP doesn't speak for them. I could make assumptions about you, the KKK, Tennessee, and your post....but I...
Forum: North America
9th Oct 2017, 01:23
Replies: 1
Views: 2,268
Posted By Geosync

damn shame what they are doing out there.

damn shame what they are doing out there.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jun 2017, 16:38
Replies: 16
Views: 12,508
Posted By Geosync

Papillon Airways(Halverson Group) has huge Airbus...

Papillon Airways(Halverson Group) has huge Airbus fleet for tours, leasing, long line work. Not sure where it stacks up with the others but I'd imagine they're close to the top, most certainly in...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th May 2017, 16:16
Replies: 7
Views: 2,082
Posted By Geosync

One thing to keep in mind is that there are 2...

One thing to keep in mind is that there are 2 types of schools that teach aviation maintenance technology- for profit private schools, and community colleges.

********DO NOT GO TO A FOR PROFIT...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th May 2017, 15:39
Replies: 1
Views: 4,407
Posted By Geosync

Cheshire crash- low time pilot doing aeros

I'm amazed that he was even allowed to do show aerobatics with such low time.


A "relatively low" annual flying rate probably contributed to the death of a pilot when faced with "a startling,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th May 2017, 16:06
Replies: 21
Views: 10,094
Posted By Geosync

Crop dusters chop powerlines as matter of routine...

Crop dusters chop powerlines as matter of routine business since they operate around and under them. Most of the time they land safely, swap engines on the plane and have it airborne again in weeks.
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