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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Oct 2023, 18:03
Replies: 127
Views: 45,311
Posted By kellykelpie

Lookleft, I’m surprised you’re so sensitive to...

Lookleft, I’m surprised you’re so sensitive to this thread. The initial post was highlighting that there was no coverage in the press of such a close call. The investigation report itself does not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Aug 2023, 00:27
Replies: 64
Views: 36,129
Posted By kellykelpie

Aren’t you banned Tossbag?

Aren’t you banned Tossbag?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2023, 09:52
Replies: 235
Views: 36,726
Posted By kellykelpie

Very curious as to the fuel situation. Reports...

Very curious as to the fuel situation. Reports are that no fuel escaped from the tanks after ditching. Not sure how far they had flown but what is the range of this aircraft? The Sunday Times today...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Nov 2022, 23:50
Replies: 32
Views: 14,405
Posted By kellykelpie

One of the most important jobs of the CEO is to...

One of the most important jobs of the CEO is to groom a successor. If there’s nobody ready to do that (so Alan needs to be paid more to stay) then I’d say that’s an F. It’s important for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Oct 2022, 09:09
Replies: 3
Views: 2,214
Posted By kellykelpie

Helicopter accident WA - vale Adrian Thomas

Hi all,

Very sad to hear that Adrian Thomas passed away on Sunday in a R-22 accident. Adrian was a great pilot (club champion multiple times) and a lovely man. RIP Adrian.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Aug 2022, 01:02
Replies: 118
Views: 22,068
Posted By kellykelpie

Two minute walk around because they were too busy...

Two minute walk around because they were too busy reading all the tree notams…
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th May 2022, 01:20
Replies: 19
Views: 7,309
Posted By kellykelpie

Tug still attached I believe

Tug still attached I believe
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2022, 23:18
Replies: 10
Views: 5,955
Posted By kellykelpie

Gold! It seems Melbourne tower gets more than...

Gold! It seems Melbourne tower gets more than their fair share of evacuations, if that’s the reason. Time for a new toaster me thinks….
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Dec 2021, 21:57
Replies: 158
Views: 47,055
Posted By kellykelpie

Here is a link to the book that gives wonderful...

Here is a link to the book that gives wonderful insight into the history of WA flying from DC3s to the introduction of jet operations into the Pilbara and beyond. Many interesting yarns and I’ve...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Dec 2021, 11:00
Replies: 158
Views: 47,055
Posted By kellykelpie

Agree with the great sentiments of this thread!...

Agree with the great sentiments of this thread! Fuel gives us all options and it’s so nice to have that when things go wrong. Also agree with the plug to “I Flew for MMA” by Reg. A great book which...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Dec 2021, 11:45
Replies: 158
Views: 47,055
Posted By kellykelpie

[QUOTE] Yes, that’s very true! In...

[QUOTE]

Yes, that’s very true! In Australia……that’s not the case if you venture beyond our borders. Elsewhere, Atis and metar do have a NOSIG or trend attached that you can use for planning. I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Dec 2021, 08:36
Replies: 158
Views: 47,055
Posted By kellykelpie

I find the TAF3 worse than the TTF. I wish Oz...

I find the TAF3 worse than the TTF. I wish Oz would keep it simple and just put 2 hours validity on metar and atis like they do in SE Asia. Why confuse things, especially for international crew? I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Nov 2021, 10:09
Replies: 55
Views: 9,520
Posted By kellykelpie

You don’t happen to work for CASA or ASA do you....

You don’t happen to work for CASA or ASA do you. That’s bureaucrat talk right there…..
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Oct 2021, 23:53
Replies: 55
Views: 9,520
Posted By kellykelpie

The number of NOTAMs being published is out of...

The number of NOTAMs being published is out of control - one reason why some pilots stop reading them. Look at Sydney airport! Multiple NOTAMs for one taxiway light out, NOTAMS for trees! Really,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Sep 2021, 22:59
Replies: 70
Views: 15,796
Posted By kellykelpie

Just come out of another quarantine. Not a lot of...

Just come out of another quarantine. Not a lot of fun. Can’t exercise, see friends, walk the dog or go to the shops. I can’t quarantine at home most of the time so that adds another complication....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jun 2021, 13:06
Replies: 140
Views: 36,431
Posted By kellykelpie

Has to be the Conquest when it’s facing you! 🙀

Has to be the Conquest when it’s facing you! 🙀
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Apr 2021, 09:47
Replies: 64
Views: 19,067
Posted By kellykelpie

Brilliant! This has to be a wind up.

Brilliant! This has to be a wind up.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2020, 03:47
Replies: 42
Views: 14,215
Posted By kellykelpie

Now you tell me 🤨.

Now you tell me 🤨.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th May 2020, 09:56
Replies: 57
Views: 26,235
Posted By kellykelpie

Classy! Thanks very much....

Classy! Thanks very much....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jun 2019, 12:58
Replies: 22
Views: 7,483
Posted By kellykelpie

Thanks for the replies. I did notice the use of...

Thanks for the replies. I did notice the use of “Strict Liability” throughout Part 61.
Having worked overseas, I’ve seen it done as a “service” mentality rather than an enforcement mentality....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jun 2019, 03:05
Replies: 22
Views: 7,483
Posted By kellykelpie

Thanks Mach - I’ve had to refer to the CASA...

Thanks Mach - I’ve had to refer to the CASA explanatory pamphlet from 2014 to understand the definitions. Even within the Part 61 document, the more I read, the more confused I become.....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jun 2019, 01:31
Replies: 22
Views: 7,483
Posted By kellykelpie

Part 61

Just trying to get my head around Part 61, so I’ve started with “Definitions”:

“Endorsement - means a flight crew endorsement “

”flight crew endorsement means endorsement granted under this...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Mar 2019, 03:33
Replies: 29
Views: 7,426
Posted By kellykelpie

My wife just heard me read the initial post out...

My wife just heard me read the initial post out and she said “airline tickets”....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jan 2019, 01:54
Replies: 37
Views: 9,205
Posted By kellykelpie

I remember a similar event at Melbourne a couple...

I remember a similar event at Melbourne a couple of years back. I’m going to start carrying extra fuel for Melbourne....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Sep 2018, 23:40
Replies: 27
Views: 8,639
Posted By kellykelpie

Canberra 35, Kalgoorlie I think

Canberra 35, Kalgoorlie I think
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2018, 08:14
Replies: 3,097
Views: 1,282,069
Posted By kellykelpie

It’s great to see Curtain is not keeping us in...

It’s great to see Curtain is not keeping us in the dark 👹
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th May 2018, 11:14
Replies: 1,350
Views: 591,449
Posted By kellykelpie

Heard today that there’s little doubt by those in...

Heard today that there’s little doubt by those in the know that it’s friction locks. After maintenance, if the locks are loose, the left throttle retards causing a bank to the left. Similar accident...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Dec 2017, 10:13
Replies: 1,301
Views: 628,270
Posted By kellykelpie

Yes - sorry qanda. Out of line. I’m at dinner and...

Yes - sorry qanda. Out of line. I’m at dinner and a few wines - you know. Apologies.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Dec 2017, 09:25
Replies: 1,301
Views: 628,270
Posted By kellykelpie

Oh - so you can interpret the fuel requirements...

Oh - so you can interpret the fuel requirements without CASA.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Dec 2017, 09:10
Replies: 1,301
Views: 628,270
Posted By kellykelpie

I agree with that but I think some pilots forget...

I agree with that but I think some pilots forget that it’s a business at the end of the day and the fuel policy has already been risk assessed by CASA.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Dec 2017, 11:11
Replies: 1,301
Views: 628,270
Posted By kellykelpie

I feel that Down and Welded isn’t a professional...

I feel that Down and Welded isn’t a professional pilot - his comments are not written by someone with skin in the game, someone that deals with risk and risk assessments daily in a high hazard...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Dec 2017, 09:30
Replies: 1,301
Views: 628,270
Posted By kellykelpie

For me there is a much bigger issue at play on...

For me there is a much bigger issue at play on PPRuNe. Did the pilot deliberately proceed knowing he would not get in? Were his actions wilful? Did he have a history of unsafe acts? His actions or...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Dec 2017, 21:53
Replies: 1,301
Views: 628,270
Posted By kellykelpie

You sound like a blast to fly with lookleft.

You sound like a blast to fly with lookleft.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Nov 2017, 05:05
Replies: 1,301
Views: 628,270
Posted By kellykelpie

I love my family a lot and if said PIC turned up...

I love my family a lot and if said PIC turned up today as a qualified Captain- then yes, absolutely.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Nov 2017, 01:33
Replies: 1,301
Views: 628,270
Posted By kellykelpie

I’m not quite sure why Lookleft has me pegged as...

I’m not quite sure why Lookleft has me pegged as sitting behind a desk. I am interested in how he/she thinks PIC should have responded once at Norfolk Island without fuel to divert. I think the...
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