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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Dec 2021, 00:08
Replies: 65
Views: 33,110
Posted By trashie

Aircraft down off Redcliffe

Aircraft in water near Newport QLD looks like it crashed after take off from Redcliffe. Reported that four were on board. Does not look good.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Oct 2021, 06:25
Replies: 232
Views: 60,977
Posted By trashie

C130A and C47 both queens of the sky

C130A and C47 both queens of the sky
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Apr 2020, 05:26
Replies: 20
Views: 3,990
Posted By trashie

Interesting flying the Dak in South East Asia...

Interesting flying the Dak in South East Asia during the wet season attempting find the gaps in the CBs. Many braised knuckles helping change the spark plugs. Always carried several sets.

Queen of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jan 2020, 21:46
Replies: 355
Views: 310,475
Posted By trashie

When operating the C130 MAAFS program in 1983...

When operating the C130 MAAFS program in 1983 during the Ash Wednesday operations it was important that the aircraft maintained its maximum 3G protection against the turbulence. Due to the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jan 2020, 10:05
Replies: 215
Views: 48,179
Posted By trashie

another climate change zealot rather than a...

another climate change zealot rather than a rational response to the current situation
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jan 2020, 02:33
Replies: 215
Views: 48,179
Posted By trashie

Macedon 1983

Having flown the MAAFS system during the Ash Wednesday fires in 1983 as a trial for the FED/Vic Governments the use of one aircraft did not enable sufficient concentration of effort. During training...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2020, 01:58
Replies: 53
Views: 14,598
Posted By trashie

Smile Any watch with Mickey Mouse hands

Any watch with Mickey Mouse hands
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Sep 2019, 19:04
Replies: 6
Views: 3,784
Posted By trashie

Vary sad to hear of Peter’s passing and...

Vary sad to hear of Peter’s passing and condolences to his family. Peter was a great supporter of GA as President of AOPA and did a great service to build its membership. Sadly in the 90’s he was...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jan 2018, 00:08
Replies: 3
Views: 2,116
Posted By trashie

The most disturbing statistics from this report...

The most disturbing statistics from this report are the decline in GA flying hours and this statement:

"A large decrease in aeroplane flying training in Australia has occurred in recent years,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Feb 2017, 04:09
Replies: 58
Views: 14,148
Posted By trashie

Extralite Started in 1987 eh? I may have...

Extralite
Started in 1987 eh?

I may have chaired your selection panel:8
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jul 2015, 03:03
Replies: 25
Views: 20,657
Posted By trashie

Normal seating with webbing seats max POB was 92....

Normal seating with webbing seats max POB was 92. During Cyclone Tracy in 1974 I had 185 POB on a C130A with 17 on the flight deck and others strapped to the ramp and on an Esky cooler
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jun 2015, 22:42
Replies: 13
Views: 9,197
Posted By trashie

Not as long as you think Megle2

Not as long as you think Megle2
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jan 2015, 02:18
Replies: 13
Views: 1,442
Posted By trashie

I have been associated with QMS and SMS programs...

I have been associated with QMS and SMS programs for over 20 years. I use a cricket ball as an analogy for an integrated SMS where the quality system provides the management systems and oversight...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jan 2015, 02:32
Replies: 172
Views: 64,308
Posted By trashie

I had the utmost for the FEs during my RAAF days...

I had the utmost for the FEs during my RAAF days where on numerous occasions they got us home with serious ingenuity and resourcefulness. Although I did not fly airlines I believe FEs were not...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2014, 04:11
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,185
Posted By trashie

John Eacott, The Queensland Government AW...

John Eacott,

The Queensland Government AW 139s are now rated at 6800kg following a software up grade and minor changes to the tail rotor. However, the additional 400 kgs comes at a cost to the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Oct 2014, 02:34
Replies: 34
Views: 15,040
Posted By trashie

In addition to getting your maths physics and...

In addition to getting your maths physics and english standards to an acceptable level you also need to get some indication as to whether you have the aptitude and co-ordination to pass the course....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Aug 2014, 02:40
Replies: 32
Views: 7,156
Posted By trashie

Rest peacefully Mac, you were a true gentleman...

Rest peacefully Mac, you were a true gentleman and made a truly great contribution to the safety of aviation in Australia. You will be forever missed.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Aug 2014, 03:46
Replies: 12
Views: 2,993
Posted By trashie

I had the honour and pleasure of having Mac...

I had the honour and pleasure of having Mac assist me in the 90's to establish some aviation safety awards and as a judge of these awards.

I true gentleman who wrote truely insightful accident...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2014, 01:30
Replies: 192
Views: 50,128
Posted By trashie

When the RAAF were operating there, not only did...

When the RAAF were operating there, not only did the pilots need a check ride they had to complete a survival course at Scott Base. Unfortunately mine was abbreviated due to the instructors having to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jul 2014, 02:37
Replies: 24
Views: 7,581
Posted By trashie

Frank also forgot Strathbogie as a reporting...

Frank also forgot Strathbogie as a reporting point and called over that Boogie Woogie place at ----
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Mar 2014, 01:18
Replies: 18
Views: 7,963
Posted By trashie

Centaurus, I just finished reading the...

Centaurus,

I just finished reading the report when I saw your post. Although I am involved in a helicopter rescue organisation there are still some very good human factors lessons to be learned by...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Mar 2014, 23:04
Replies: 0
Views: 812
Posted By trashie

Taking to the Skies - a good read

Has anyone read the new subject book by Jim Eames released recently. Some really good stories on australian aviation history and some of the great characters who gave us our industry. Also some...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Oct 2013, 01:13
Replies: 41
Views: 7,307
Posted By trashie

I was the lead for the trials on the MAFFS in...

I was the lead for the trials on the MAFFS in 1982 and attended the US Forestry airborne fire fighting training at Boise Idaho. The trial was for the Vic Forestry Department and was supported by the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Mar 2013, 06:36
Replies: 28
Views: 6,200
Posted By trashie

Why don't you try a single engine, fixed card ADF...

Why don't you try a single engine, fixed card ADF aural null homing. Ah those where the days!! The VAR was ok as well
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Dec 2012, 23:59
Replies: 2,315
Views: 754,979
Posted By trashie

Interesting aside, back in the early 2000s when...

Interesting aside, back in the early 2000s when the lease for the CASA airline office in Little Collins Street was about to expire, Melbourne Airport proposed a purpose built building close to the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Sep 2012, 02:42
Replies: 217
Views: 59,582
Posted By trashie

Was Angus involved in the selection process?? Do...

Was Angus involved in the selection process?? Do you know this for a fact!!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Sep 2012, 01:47
Replies: 217
Views: 59,582
Posted By trashie

How quick are we to judge!!!:ugh:

How quick are we to judge!!!:ugh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Aug 2012, 10:27
Replies: 5
Views: 4,121
Posted By trashie

'G" forces of Usain Bolt??

For all aviation and science theory experts, if someone was being towed by Usain Bolt notwithstanding weight and friction etc, what would be the "G" forces experienced during the hundred metres...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jun 2012, 00:07
Replies: 21
Views: 4,378
Posted By trashie

Nice stort Centaurus, Brings back many memories...

Nice stort Centaurus,
Brings back many memories for me or the area as I a lot of time checking crews out for New Guinea ops.

After being scubbed off sabres I went to ARDU on Daks were Mak Love...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jun 2012, 05:42
Replies: 657
Views: 217,940
Posted By trashie

"--he did a great deal of good for the GA...

"--he did a great deal of good for the GA industry."

There is an innocent person deceased. Totally negates any good he may have done.

Read "A deeper shade of blue" by Tony Kern. Everyone...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2012, 00:00
Replies: 155
Views: 24,945
Posted By trashie

I have not commented on this accident to date. I...

I have not commented on this accident to date. I was actually on the flight deck of the US C141 Starlifter that day as they attempted to call the DC10.

The reason I was on the C141 was to attend a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Apr 2012, 22:26
Replies: 219
Views: 44,303
Posted By trashie

Makes a mockery of telling the pax to turn off...

Makes a mockery of telling the pax to turn off their mobile phones due to possible interference with the avionics. Do as I say not as I do!!!

What ever happened to the sterile cockpit policy...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Mar 2012, 05:41
Replies: 18
Views: 2,094
Posted By trashie

Pretty scary stuff in my view having every...

Pretty scary stuff in my view having every helicopter and its dog in the same airspace without some sort of air traffic control and with proficiency and experience in the type of swift water...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Feb 2012, 00:43
Replies: 39
Views: 9,801
Posted By trashie

I must admit, I have never been convinced about...

I must admit, I have never been convinced about minimum hours being the benchmark for pilot competence. I have seen pilots with 10,000 hours who I would not consider good pilots. Perhaps the initial...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2012, 04:04
Replies: 53
Views: 12,038
Posted By trashie

Sorry I am very old fashion. Reduced power...

Sorry I am very old fashion. Reduced power take-offs are like runway behind you. I know it is airline policy, but how much fuel is saved and what damage does power do to an engine. I am happy to pay...
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