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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Aug 2014, 10:04
Replies: 6
Views: 3,543
Posted By deadhead

Thumbs up Brilliant, framer! Put it in neon and shove it up...

Brilliant, framer! Put it in neon and shove it up the editor's nose ... or other orifice if appropriate.:D
Then again, it could be a job for ... The Lazy Journalist's Plane Story Generator...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Mar 2014, 09:24
Replies: 48
Views: 8,055
Posted By deadhead

Yup ... "Sir" Selwyn Cushing gets knighted after...

Yup ... "Sir" Selwyn Cushing gets knighted after a long struggle where he nearly failed to destroy 16,000 families. And, (the cheek!) getting that poor boorstard Toomey to fall on his sword a mere 5...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2013, 11:18
Replies: 126
Views: 37,403
Posted By deadhead

Well people, Ken did ask a fair question, even as...

Well people, Ken did ask a fair question, even as his supporting argument indicates the opposite. The answer is that the defendant hasn't been sentenced yet. His interim name suppression is set to be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Aug 2012, 11:48
Replies: 16
Views: 5,671
Posted By deadhead

I didn't say the ATR would be operating the 1900...

I didn't say the ATR would be operating the 1900 routes now, did I? Think in more - ah - global terms. If you are in Eagle currently this may be difficult. No more clues.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Aug 2012, 11:12
Replies: 16
Views: 5,671
Posted By deadhead

AirNZ has already decided on 13 ATR72-600s to...

AirNZ has already decided on 13 ATR72-600s to replace the 1900s.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Apr 2012, 08:01
Replies: 155
Views: 25,080
Posted By deadhead

Relax Ornis, I'm on your side. If there was no...

Relax Ornis, I'm on your side. If there was no horizon even the most yessy of yes men would have said "Where's the f u c k i n g horizon." Having said that, I agree with what prospector said. VMC/IMC...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Apr 2012, 05:50
Replies: 155
Views: 25,080
Posted By deadhead

Prospector: Agreed, once again I was...

Prospector:



Agreed, once again I was just discussing with ampan the weather differences between the 3 flights in question. Thanks for the information re the route planning.

ampan:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Apr 2012, 03:20
Replies: 155
Views: 25,080
Posted By deadhead

Well, the flight engineer was most definitely NOT...

Well, the flight engineer was most definitely NOT a yes man. The complete opposite in fact. But yes, I concede that these are valid points that might explain the dynamic on that flight deck that day....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Apr 2012, 02:53
Replies: 155
Views: 25,080
Posted By deadhead

Yes prospector, I get that, but did the briefing...

Yes prospector, I get that, but did the briefing specifically instruct them to use the AINS to determine azimuth? Thank you in advance if you can find the reference in regard to the procedure.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Apr 2012, 02:51
Replies: 155
Views: 25,080
Posted By deadhead

Ampan, if this aircraft was not in VMC the other...

Ampan, if this aircraft was not in VMC the other flight crew would have taken over and ensured Collins would not be in charge of anything other than the interview chair in Gemmels office.:{ The rest...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Apr 2012, 02:31
Replies: 155
Views: 25,080
Posted By deadhead

Prospector, I'm not denying the briefing material...

Prospector, I'm not denying the briefing material nor am I sticking up for Collins on that score - I am replying to ampan's claim that the Collins flight had similar weather to the 2 diverted flights...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Apr 2012, 08:49
Replies: 155
Views: 25,080
Posted By deadhead

I'm referring to the reported weather conditions,...

I'm referring to the reported weather conditions, which were below all ops for the two flights which diverted, and 40 miles visibility for the Colllins flight.

When you say "approved" can I just...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Apr 2012, 06:28
Replies: 155
Views: 25,080
Posted By deadhead

Ampan, you need to have your medication reviewed....

Ampan, you need to have your medication reviewed.



No they didn't. Dalziell had planned to take the alternative route well in advance of the descent because McMurdo was closed, and Ruffell...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2012, 10:12
Replies: 624
Views: 76,677
Posted By deadhead

So why don't the old captains do something...

So why don't the old captains do something concrete about it, instead of periodically rising off their corporeal slabs and sobbing to the nearest newspaper editor ?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jan 2012, 22:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,149
Posted By deadhead

Thumbs up Bay Flight has a new CFI

And none other than Phill Hooker! Time to restore those values that made the place great:ok:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Sep 2011, 10:54
Replies: 50
Views: 11,086
Posted By deadhead

It is possible to restart a heart that is in...

It is possible to restart a heart that is in asystole using a defibrillator provided other interventions (e.g. intra-cardiac adrenaline, CPR) are also applied with absolutely no delay, and the cause...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2011, 07:51
Replies: 8
Views: 4,547
Posted By deadhead

The pilot continues to be represented by NZALPA....

The pilot continues to be represented by NZALPA. The union hired John Haigh QC to fight the case. In fact the judgment mentions that the pilot was, at the time of his dismissal, one of their EBA...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2011, 05:04
Replies: 8
Views: 4,547
Posted By deadhead

Former Air Nelson General Manager slammed in Employment Court

Perhaps this is how the headline should have read.

FORMER AIR NELSON GENERAL MANAGER SLAMMED IN EMPLOYMENT COURT



Nice spin. Now let's see if they really believe that with an appeal.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Sep 2010, 04:08
Replies: 73
Views: 19,165
Posted By deadhead

Yes, in the case of an LP turbine failure, it...

Yes, in the case of an LP turbine failure, it would take a lot to gum up the works enough to stop the fan in its tracks. I had assumed for the purpose it was a failure in the gas turbine HP...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Sep 2010, 03:49
Replies: 73
Views: 19,165
Posted By deadhead

Momentum = mass x velocity. As long as the thrown...

Momentum = mass x velocity. As long as the thrown blade (if that is what it was) has high enough velocity, it won't matter how small it is. It'll still do damage. I'm surprised that the engine stayed...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Feb 2009, 03:35
Replies: 22
Views: 8,579
Posted By deadhead

The Truth About TH and Euroflight

Some facts about TH and Euroflight:

All of the flight training systems at Euroflight have been poached from TH's time at Bayflight, yet he continuously claims how good "his" systems are.

TH...
Forum: Medical & Health
5th Oct 2008, 04:40
Replies: 5
LVH
Views: 2,634
Posted By deadhead

LVH is normal in athletes, but pathological in...

LVH is normal in athletes, but pathological in non-athletes. It usually occurs pathologically in patients with untreated hypertension, although there are other reasons. You must get it investigated....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2008, 08:45
Replies: 296
Views: 41,525
Posted By deadhead

You guys are dreaming if you think John Hambleton...

You guys are dreaming if you think John Hambleton is going to be sacked. He may deserve it, but since when was that a reason for Air NZ to dismiss any of its managers? Even an anonymous top manager,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jun 2008, 11:00
Replies: 296
Views: 41,525
Posted By deadhead

If management were on board I'm sure there would...

If management were on board I'm sure there would have been filthy looks being directed FROM the flight deck as well. :cool:

Keep up the fine work troops - those of us about to start our...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Apr 2008, 04:35
Replies: 296
Views: 41,525
Posted By deadhead

Accepted, thanks. Yes it is a deprecating...

Accepted, thanks.


Yes it is a deprecating reference to the small number of SLF that cause trouble of some kind, and we do tend to tar "good" SLF with the same humorous brush - but not normally...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Apr 2008, 23:19
Replies: 327
Views: 43,250
Posted By deadhead

"Strip width" of course refers to an...

"Strip width" of course refers to an obstacle-free area about a runway which for certification to handle P121 operations, is 150m. The runway, as opposed to "strip width" still requires a minimum of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Apr 2008, 20:46
Replies: 296
Views: 41,525
Posted By deadhead

Bongo, I think PB was using the word "cock" in a...

Bongo, I think PB was using the word "cock" in a complimentary sense :E

PB, sorry to hear of the problems at USAir/America West. I think the guys who voted to get out have failed to see the big...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Apr 2008, 08:37
Replies: 296
Views: 41,525
Posted By deadhead

I don't usually respond to windups, but couldn't...

I don't usually respond to windups, but couldn't resist this one, it's good!:D



Hahaha! Yeah I'll remember that when once again all the SLF (and others) put us THIRD, behind only firefighters...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Apr 2008, 02:43
Replies: 296
Views: 41,525
Posted By deadhead

The pilots are not demoralised; they just don't...

The pilots are not demoralised; they just don't give a flying fcuk about the cost accountant's lies anymore.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Apr 2008, 07:33
Replies: 4
Views: 2,748
Posted By deadhead

My God, such an awful thing and who'd have...

My God, such an awful thing and who'd have thought of it? Condolences to all concerned :sad:

But how is this for a competent headline...what the NZ Herald is SCREAMING as a headline right now:...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2008, 22:35
Replies: 296
Views: 41,525
Posted By deadhead

Remoak: Um, I thought I made it clear...

Remoak:



Um, I thought I made it clear that I agree with you on this point? "Wild" Wes convinced an ignorant NZALPA executive that his way was the only way, the fools - and yes, into the trap...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2008, 09:28
Replies: 296
Views: 41,525
Posted By deadhead

So how should the world work, then? Please...

So how should the world work, then? Please explain. Your silence on the topic is deafening.

I do agree on one thing though - NZALPA, and in particular the insane Industrial Director at the time of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2008, 09:22
Replies: 27
Views: 4,657
Posted By deadhead

In the Peru accident the masking tape was meant...

In the Peru accident the masking tape was meant to come off before flight.

So you are right, not the same thing.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2008, 08:39
Replies: 27
Views: 4,657
Posted By deadhead

"Tape," as you call it, is used all the time. ...

"Tape," as you call it, is used all the time.

No aircraft has been brought down because it was stuck together only with the stuff.

No aircraft has been involved in an incident because the tape...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2008, 07:30
Replies: 27
Views: 4,657
Posted By deadhead

Absolutely. Ana is an awesome chick, and this one...

Absolutely. Ana is an awesome chick, and this one is strictly for laughs.

In this case it just happens to be at our expense. Let's get over it.

Actually, I laughed my ass/arse off, knowing full...
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