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Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2020, 00:22
Replies: 19
Views: 3,356
Posted By John_Reid

Things have changed for the worst these days. I...

Things have changed for the worst these days. I flew a PA25 from Sudan to the UK., getting onto 40 years ago. Had a map, VHF and that was it. Oh and mark 1 eyeball, very inportant piece of kit that....
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jul 2020, 18:55
Replies: 158
Views: 118,802
Posted By John_Reid

Fake Licences? Tip of the ice berg. However...

Fake Licences? Tip of the ice berg.

However it just goes to show all the academic stuff is not worth sh#t, when it comes down to operating an a/c. How come? Well 40% of the pilots in the nation in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Sep 2018, 08:34
Replies: 17
Views: 3,110
Posted By John_Reid

<br /><br /> Agreed, as my choice of wording...

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Agreed, as my choice of wording could have been better. Ability to learn would have been more appropriate.<br /><br />Let me state at the outset, I'm just an average pilot/manipulator...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2018, 17:36
Replies: 17
Views: 3,110
Posted By John_Reid

Lot of good replies and advice.. Do not let...

Lot of good replies and advice..

Do not let it deter you!! If you have the drive and determination you will make it. Do not give up on your goal. That was the situation in my day and can't see a...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jul 2018, 10:51
Replies: 31
Views: 10,236
Posted By John_Reid

Like this you mean? Same thing in'it apart from...

Like this you mean? Same thing in'it apart from the 737 holding on the R/W.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtnL4KYVtDE&list=PL83643DB5DA6D09FD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roS6oFjCDhc&t=90s...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jul 2018, 09:38
Replies: 31
Views: 10,236
Posted By John_Reid

Cross Wind Landing Technique.

Have a look at this. What amazes me, is the lack of technique, period. What were these people taught at flight school??? Surely they were taught some sort of technique, in kicking the aircraft...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
3rd Jul 2018, 22:54
Replies: 22
Views: 8,130
Posted By John_Reid

K.I.S, Keep it short!! Period. Long wind it, and...

K.I.S, Keep it short!! Period. Long wind it, and it goes in one ear and out the other.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Good one about the mini skirts!!
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jul 2018, 09:52
Replies: 9
Views: 7,206
Posted By John_Reid

<br /><br />To minimise the chances, of what we...

<br /><br />To minimise the chances, of what we are reading about. As for the Learjet series, there are two types of strip attached to the leading edge. one is stall strips and the other to do with...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jul 2018, 04:37
Replies: 9
Views: 7,206
Posted By John_Reid

Yes very sad indeed. R.I.P. Not to take...

Yes very sad indeed. R.I.P.

Not to take anything away from the deceased or speculate on the cause of this tragedy, I wonder if the pilot's were test pilots. I.E., production test pilot's from the...
Forum: Tech Log
25th May 2018, 20:26
Replies: 49
Views: 12,630
Posted By John_Reid

In my day, flying 1st generation heavy jets I...

In my day, flying 1st generation heavy jets I always flew VREF + 10kts, easing back to VREF "over the fence". The reason I always gave for this was, it is easier to loose the access speed should the...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Apr 2018, 10:59
Replies: 65
Views: 35,934
Posted By John_Reid

Pilots never have and will never stick together....

Pilots never have and will never stick together. We are a selfish lot and we deserve what aviation, for pilots has become. You reap what you sow.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Mar 2018, 13:15
Replies: 8
Views: 7,908
Posted By John_Reid

A mate of mine applied to them. Didn't even...

A mate of mine applied to them. Didn't even receive the common courtesy of a response. If they treat people like that when they're looking for crews, then the above posting is no surprise.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Feb 2018, 12:43
Replies: 199
Views: 75,323
Posted By John_Reid

Sorry, typo = screw up. Big hands, big fingers....

Sorry, typo = screw up. Big hands, big fingers. Too big for the phone key board. Sophisticated? No I'm simple, hence KIS. :}
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2018, 23:13
Replies: 199
Views: 75,323
Posted By John_Reid

Trouble with the Australian's I've had to fly...

Trouble with the Australian's I've had to fly with is, they seem to want to reinvent the wheel. It's all been down before by proper pilots decades ago. Tried to tell them, if it ain't broken then...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
7th Oct 2017, 00:51
Replies: 8
Views: 4,319
Posted By John_Reid

Excellent.:D It wasn't "THE" emirates 123...

Excellent.:D

It wasn't "THE" emirates 123 was it?

As they say, the 3 most useless things to an aviator:
Runway behind
Fuel in bowser
Altitude above
:=
Forum: African Aviation
29th Aug 2017, 08:42
Replies: 15
Views: 8,065
Posted By John_Reid

Speed is relative and within limits it's just a...

Speed is relative and within limits it's just a number. Think "time to station" as opposed to speed then there is no real reason to get "up to speed", as you will be there already..

Sudan. The...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
28th Aug 2017, 02:51
Replies: 9
Views: 11,085
Posted By John_Reid

If they have advertised for employees and they...

If they have advertised for employees and they don't respond to an application, then they aren't a decent outfit. It also speaks volumes as to their attitude to employees. IMHO.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2017, 10:14
Replies: 48
Views: 13,580
Posted By John_Reid

Why would you want to spin a C172? The only...

Why would you want to spin a C172?

The only reason I see to be able to recover from a spin is, if you are carrying out "solo" aerobatics.

As said previously, most aircraft of that type recover...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2017, 08:50
Replies: 1,757
Views: 985,884
Posted By John_Reid

The problem with display flying as with any other...

The problem with display flying as with any other types of "demanding" flying close to the limits, you need to be doing it almost full time and be very current. Both with the maneuvers and a/c type....
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2017, 19:34
Replies: 23
Views: 5,118
Posted By John_Reid

In my opinion, you will stay out of trouble more,...

In my opinion, you will stay out of trouble more, by three pointing the aircraft, as a general rule. "Wheeling it on" is more risk in bouncing, especially with a spring steel main u/c. Your...
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