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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Nov 2023, 23:59
Replies: 147
Views: 53,625
Posted By reefrat

Google mentions several wing spar failures

Google mentions several wing spar failures
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2023, 04:33
Replies: 141
Views: 26,312
Posted By reefrat

Back in the day half the bush pilots I flew with...

Back in the day half the bush pilots I flew with would invert the map when heading south, others could read the map properly north up.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Feb 2023, 04:12
Replies: 74
Views: 34,263
Posted By reefrat

Here we are displaying my aviation credentials,...

Here we are displaying my aviation credentials, just a hooker upper
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2023, 22:40
Replies: 98
Views: 36,797
Posted By reefrat

Many people just can’t do it and it’s not for...

Many people just can’t do it and it’s not for everyone. Some of my most challenging flying has been NVIS winching.
We use longline in the Seismic industry loads including million dollar instrument...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Feb 2023, 23:28
Replies: 74
Views: 34,263
Posted By reefrat

Yep, Worked in Saudi 72-74, different times, In...

Yep, Worked in Saudi 72-74, different times, In 1970 the Bahrein terminal was 2 nissen huts one for men one for women and we all lodged in the Gulf hotel after the Speedbird closed
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Feb 2023, 00:33
Replies: 74
Views: 34,263
Posted By reefrat

Absolutely none just a long suffering SLF

Absolutely none just a long suffering SLF
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2023, 02:18
Replies: 74
Views: 34,263
Posted By reefrat

He was as full as a tick, he couldn't assist...

He was as full as a tick, he couldn't assist himself let alone others so there was no point in dobbing him in.
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2023, 00:33
Replies: 74
Views: 34,263
Posted By reefrat

A long time ago on Qantas out of LHR i noticed...

A long time ago on Qantas out of LHR i noticed one of the stewards was @issed out of his tree. I offered him my seat into which he promptly collapsed. I covered him with a blanket and made my way aft...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Dec 2022, 23:59
Replies: 107
Views: 14,478
Posted By reefrat

No red port left in the Barrel. is the classic...

No red port left in the Barrel. is the classic rhyme , this reminds that the port hand top mark is round reflecting its origin as a barrel
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2022, 23:03
Replies: 442
Views: 170,199
Posted By reefrat

My previous comment of Brilll reffered to this...

My previous comment of Brilll reffered to this post
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2022, 22:58
Replies: 442
Views: 170,199
Posted By reefrat

Brill

Brill
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2022, 00:32
Replies: 39
Views: 10,238
Posted By reefrat

And the good people of Airlie got together and...

And the good people of Airlie got together and provided free food, Fish DeVine, good on ya Kevin, amongst others, and spare beds for the stranded families, old style oz at work.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2022, 23:13
Replies: 60
Views: 20,021
Posted By reefrat

Thanks for that. The wing wheels make a magic...

Thanks for that. The wing wheels make a magic appearance in the youtube video
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2022, 21:34
Replies: 60
Views: 20,021
Posted By reefrat

From youtube 10,358 views 31 May 2022 An...

From youtube
10,358 views 31 May 2022 An American U-2 spy plane landing at RAF Fairford and then taxiing for take off. This unique aircraft is part of several designed by Lockheed's secretive 'Skunk...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st May 2022, 01:12
Replies: 24
Views: 6,407
Posted By reefrat

Old bush trick, to check out a beach for landing...

Old bush trick, to check out a beach for landing drive a ute on it ,if you can get to 80 kph its suitable, NB do not engage 4wd.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Mar 2022, 22:12
Replies: 81
Views: 12,471
Posted By reefrat

Old one this Captain biz. Once came across a...

Old one this Captain biz. Once came across a seamanship instructor who styled himself Captain. Turned out he was a retired Rasc bod not R.N. He got a bit toey when I asked if he knew many Captains...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Feb 2022, 01:20
Replies: 32
Views: 6,122
Posted By reefrat

The deros are abusing each other again

The deros are abusing each other again
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2022, 20:56
Replies: 150
Views: 34,091
Posted By reefrat

Devil Now totally confused, where did he get the change...

Now totally confused, where did he get the change of shirt and shorts.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2022, 02:54
Replies: 150
Views: 34,091
Posted By reefrat

In a video clip of him being signed into...

In a video clip of him being signed into Parliament house by that clown Craig Kelly you get a brief glimpse on the back of his shirt the words Qantas Pilot, written in felt tip pen. I think he may...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2022, 23:44
Replies: 150
Views: 34,091
Posted By reefrat

Don't know if this will work,, comment from "The...

Don't know if this will work,, comment from "The New Daily" yesterday...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jan 2022, 01:54
Replies: 264
Views: 31,671
Posted By reefrat

Devil ps it’s APARTHEID not APARTSIDE - do a bit of...

ps it’s APARTHEID not APARTSIDE - do a bit of research if you don’t know - otherwise you come across as someone who doesn’t know what they’re talking about…

Someone missed the joke Nice riposte...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2022, 00:46
Replies: 49
Views: 11,125
Posted By reefrat

In the long ago my wife heard the Gieves were...

In the long ago my wife heard the Gieves were phasing out boat cloaks,, which at the time were very fashionable by the young things,
We paid a visit but sadly the last cloak had gone,, she bought a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Dec 2021, 02:32
Replies: 21
Views: 5,225
Posted By reefrat

There was a time when ocean racing was a test of...

There was a time when ocean racing was a test of seamanship by amateur sailors. There was no expectation or prospect of rescue if foolhardy skippers broke their boats. Result was all boats were built...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2021, 23:37
Replies: 52
Views: 25,610
Posted By reefrat

Ah So! thanks for that.

Ah So! thanks for that.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2021, 04:01
Replies: 52
Views: 25,610
Posted By reefrat

Looks like a Vertol?

Looks like a Vertol?
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2021, 03:28
Replies: 33
Views: 8,922
Posted By reefrat

Be a very nasty ride in the lifeboat in the...

Be a very nasty ride in the lifeboat in the strong gale conditions; a quick ride in the helo to tea and toast by the fire side rather than being belted about the north sea for days. Transfer from the...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Apr 2021, 03:44
Replies: 33
Views: 8,922
Posted By reefrat

On youtube there is a video of the vessel after...

On youtube there is a video of the vessel after the deck cargo boat fell off, in this the engine is stopped and now the bow off the vessel is now pointing downwind,, unlike when the helo was on...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Apr 2021, 01:55
Replies: 33
Views: 8,922
Posted By reefrat

As retired ancient mariner let me add the...

As retired ancient mariner let me add the following.
The prop was still turning when the bloke jumped,, note how far he is away from the stern as soon as he jumped washed aft by the prop wash, you...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Mar 2021, 01:34
Replies: 25
Views: 5,538
Posted By reefrat

When ships lights were regularised bearings and...

When ships lights were regularised bearings and course were given in compass points and and parts there off, Degrees only came in with improvements in the numeracy of helmsmen, The old style...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jan 2021, 01:57
Replies: 73
Views: 26,252
Posted By reefrat

MAF = IFJ which is an abbreviation of their...

MAF = IFJ which is an abbreviation of their motto," I fly with Jesus", cos no one else could protect these risk taking pilots
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2020, 02:17
Replies: 23
Views: 9,050
Posted By reefrat

Never mind the framing. I would be taking steps...

Never mind the framing. I would be taking steps long ones away from the crashing A/C
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Aug 2020, 05:17
Replies: 94
Views: 20,498
Posted By reefrat

When driving a ship you are required to "give way...

When driving a ship you are required to "give way to the right" meaning that any vessel approaching you from the right hand side has right of way. It therefore makes sense that the driver is on the...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2020, 00:43
Replies: 69
Views: 34,826
Posted By reefrat

"The vertical scrapes on the bow of the liner...

"The vertical scrapes on the bow of the liner look as though she rode up over the corvette (as that acute angled ice-strengthened prow is designed to do),"

I once crewed on an Ice Hardened ship....
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2020, 05:25
Replies: 28
Views: 15,407
Posted By reefrat

I was evacuated from Sanaa during the civil war....

I was evacuated from Sanaa during the civil war. The US Marines arrived in Hercs which sat on the tarmac with turbines spinning while they loaded sundry nationalities,, sadly I was the wrong...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Sep 2019, 12:30
Replies: 81
Views: 95,325
Posted By reefrat

Sorry about that,,flew domestic BNESYD OLD AGE...

Sorry about that,,flew domestic BNESYD
OLD AGE IS A CURSE
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