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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Apr 2021, 12:51
Replies: 48
Views: 12,643
Posted By BendyFlyer

KitchenBench - this type of approach preceded the...

KitchenBench - this type of approach preceded the VAR's. You went from beacon to beacon and followed a beam track with a variety of procedural turns. The so called beams had a morse code A and N and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Apr 2021, 08:26
Replies: 48
Views: 12,643
Posted By BendyFlyer

WITWIW - Seems these knowall's turn up all over ....

WITWIW - Seems these knowall's turn up all over . Self propagandising inlated egos geared to that sort of nonsensical comparison. Cat 3 for real Night Circling for real both are fraught if your not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Dec 2020, 22:15
Replies: 108
Views: 32,998
Posted By BendyFlyer

Takes me back about 40 years and as some of us...

Takes me back about 40 years and as some of us may recall this has been tried before by the Late Vic Walton and Aquatic Airways in the 1980s. Same problems - wrong aeroplane, too few seats, too few...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2020, 09:11
Replies: 38
Views: 22,416
Posted By BendyFlyer

BUSBITCH and others - A very good question. Some...

BUSBITCH and others - A very good question. Some of us have been on that merrygoaround several times in our lifetimes. The best advice I would offer anybody is I have no advice but I would highly...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Aug 2020, 04:41
Replies: 7
Views: 4,639
Posted By BendyFlyer

Well Nev - that may be for some, short term...

Well Nev - that may be for some, short term rebound (deferred demand). China's China worlds biggest market but that will not include employment for 'big noses' they are doin it for themselves and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Aug 2020, 00:28
Replies: 7
Views: 4,639
Posted By BendyFlyer

How long - about this long at the moment - The suits view of aviation - ditto OZ

No cheer here boys and girls - just smaller and more anxious.
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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2020, 03:52
Replies: 26
Views: 4,771
Posted By BendyFlyer

Centaurus the VH-BAT incident is interesting. The...

Centaurus the VH-BAT incident is interesting. The only place to go for more info would be the National Archives or TROVE may have more. I have been looking at Butler's history and how it got taken...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Jun 2020, 01:57
Replies: 11
Views: 5,536
Posted By BendyFlyer

I used this accident to illustrate to young blogs...

I used this accident to illustrate to young blogs for years the perils of not knowing your meteorology, the dangers of night visual approaches and decision making and being overly trusting in ATC ....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th May 2017, 09:39
Replies: 4
Views: 3,947
Posted By BendyFlyer

I had to quickly check what year it was, that's...

I had to quickly check what year it was, that's right 2017. Ah remember it well 17 plus years ago when FMS and CAO 48.1 was on the verge of being introduced. Remember the countless hours etc not to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jan 2017, 21:59
Replies: 6
Views: 2,648
Posted By BendyFlyer

Thanks, I tried that the algorithm does not do it...

Thanks, I tried that the algorithm does not do it properly but rather comes up with sepia hues, for example the fire extinquisher and fuel dump controls on the roof were placarded in red but they...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jan 2017, 07:49
Replies: 6
Views: 2,648
Posted By BendyFlyer

Qantas Constellations Obtuse Colour Question

This is a question for the aviation buffs - Does anybody know what colour the seats, cockpit lining and panels were of the Qantas Constellations. The only photographs around are B&W which is not all...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Oct 2016, 03:48
Replies: 165
Views: 63,155
Posted By BendyFlyer

This thread will continue ad nauseum, replete...

This thread will continue ad nauseum, replete with nostalgia for what was, the various conspiracy theories, the florid accounts of bureaucratic machinations political ineptitude and miracle cures, it...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Sep 2016, 04:41
Replies: 31
Views: 8,201
Posted By BendyFlyer

Dick I could not agree more. If you see my posts...

Dick I could not agree more. If you see my posts on the topic of Skidmore resigning you will know what I mean. We may not see eye to eye on everything but by golly you have been right! Have fun!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Sep 2016, 20:53
Replies: 11
Views: 4,147
Posted By BendyFlyer

Without a doubt on any measure TAA was the best...

Without a doubt on any measure TAA was the best airline and aviation operation this country ever had.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Sep 2016, 20:51
Replies: 165
Views: 63,155
Posted By BendyFlyer

Oh and I wish Mr Skidmore all the best in the...

Oh and I wish Mr Skidmore all the best in the future he will be much better off.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Sep 2016, 20:45
Replies: 165
Views: 63,155
Posted By BendyFlyer

Not always Sunfish but Dick is right on a lot of...

Not always Sunfish but Dick is right on a lot of issues. Anyhow just compare the New Zealand outcomes and aviation environment and you can see quite clearly that they have it right on lots of levels...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Sep 2016, 12:51
Replies: 165
Views: 63,155
Posted By BendyFlyer

Sunfish and others I understand your views but I...

Sunfish and others I understand your views but I think they are misplaced. The targeted campaign strategy has been tried before and has failed, getting the attention of non aligned politicians has...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Sep 2016, 22:34
Replies: 165
Views: 63,155
Posted By BendyFlyer

Mr Lovett your reply shows you fail to understand...

Mr Lovett your reply shows you fail to understand points 1-10. I will accept the minor historical correction as to the very early genesis of CAA/CASA. The responsibility lies fairly and squarly with...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Sep 2016, 12:59
Replies: 165
Views: 63,155
Posted By BendyFlyer

The news that CASA has yet another CEO points yet...

The news that CASA has yet another CEO points yet again to the failures that CASA has come to represent, of governance and government. While criticism of CASA is well deserved it is time everbody...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Sep 2016, 04:35
Replies: 5
Views: 2,786
Posted By BendyFlyer

Amos, thank you very much it solved a mystery....

Amos, thank you very much it solved a mystery. The gentleman concerned is very grateful and so am I.

If your wondering, since retiring from life in aviation I indulge my fascination with flight...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Sep 2016, 12:24
Replies: 5
Views: 2,786
Posted By BendyFlyer

Amos thank you very much. Is there any chance you...

Amos thank you very much. Is there any chance you could post a copy here?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Aug 2016, 02:57
Replies: 5
Views: 2,786
Posted By BendyFlyer

TAA DC-3

Hi, in 1964 TAA painted up one of their DC-3s into livery celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the first Air Mail in Australia. The aircraft was VH-AEQ a picture of which is available on the Aussie...
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