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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Feb 2024, 20:18
Replies: 20
Views: 2,985
Posted By Bend alot

Yep good idea - got to Fitzroy Crossing no fuel...

Yep good idea - got to Fitzroy Crossing no fuel not expecting any for another 4 days!

Quick thinking - airport got a tank full after a call out fee, credit card fee $ bloody expensive avgas price...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Feb 2024, 05:41
Replies: 101
Views: 24,861
Posted By Bend alot

Yes you NAILED IT the ASIC is a JOKE. An...

Yes you NAILED IT the ASIC is a JOKE.

An expensive bureaucratic one, that I expect has NEVER found an "offender" & just wastes time and effort.

Time it became like the CASA DAMP guys an quietly...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Feb 2024, 04:56
Replies: 101
Views: 24,861
Posted By Bend alot

As a valid ASIC & current holder - I am aware of...

As a valid ASIC & current holder - I am aware of airports that require them ( did say when asked it was at a port 1 was not required!!!!!!!!)
Security at airports before ASIC (9/11) worked fine -...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2024, 21:26
Replies: 101
Views: 24,861
Posted By Bend alot

Why do we even need an ASIC? I have been...

Why do we even need an ASIC?

I have been asked once for mine (at an airport that did not require one!) since they came out.
I am sure that any person that wanted 1 for non genuine use could get a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2024, 06:52
Replies: 20
Views: 2,985
Posted By Bend alot

1 beer on order, 1 beer & 1 beer to finish the...

1 beer on order, 1 beer & 1 beer to finish the meal = a profit an a certainly edible steak.
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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2024, 03:16
Replies: 49
Views: 16,046
Posted By Bend alot

Any info if the ELT/B went off? It seems...

Any info if the ELT/B went off?

It seems rare to hear of them going off these days.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jan 2024, 21:21
Replies: 36
Views: 5,489
Posted By Bend alot

Yes - Lots of them. Not really a replacement. ...

Yes - Lots of them.
Not really a replacement.

CAsA have 267 of the 210 L,M&N variants on the register - my guess is about 2/3 are in the outback flying gig, or more.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jan 2024, 05:27
Replies: 36
Views: 5,489
Posted By Bend alot

Not in the days the poster was talking about -...

Not in the days the poster was talking about - crankshaft run out & filter inspection, after ground run was perfectly fine. (personally never had 1 fail after that was done & I did a few)

Also do...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jan 2024, 09:14
Replies: 49
Views: 16,046
Posted By Bend alot

I would say apples to apples, a fatal or many...

I would say apples to apples, a fatal or many fatalities.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jan 2024, 09:09
Replies: 10
Views: 2,286
Posted By Bend alot

Coz their is a time & a place for stupid comments...

Coz their is a time & a place for stupid comments - the OP had a valid question.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jan 2024, 19:43
Replies: 10
Views: 2,286
Posted By Bend alot

They are very different - the use would be...

They are very different - the use would be required to answer.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jan 2024, 05:05
Replies: 49
Views: 16,046
Posted By Bend alot

Certainly NO LACK of power from the engine!

Certainly NO LACK of power from the engine!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jan 2024, 11:00
Replies: 2,996
Views: 1,302,453
Posted By Bend alot

I hope this is your year Glen - I had a beer for...

I hope this is your year Glen - I had a beer for you (and a few of your ancestors) over this festive season.

We are still with you Mate.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Dec 2023, 05:13
Replies: 901
Views: 340,160
Posted By Bend alot

You get what you pay for - Now think of that from...

You get what you pay for - Now think of that from a pax perspective!

I reluctantly fly Q as I get about the same with J or V for much much less - high pay scales will mean zip when less and less...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Dec 2023, 19:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,440
Posted By Bend alot

For many months I was trying to get my bill/s...

For many months I was trying to get my bill/s from Telstra. I stopped paying after awhile then I would get overdue reminders for the amount but no bill.

After more months and an escalation it was...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Oct 2023, 22:21
Replies: 2,996
Views: 1,302,453
Posted By Bend alot

Pip, CAsA thuggery is/has not been limited...

Pip,

CAsA thuggery is/has not been limited to McHeyzer, it runs deep.

Regards
GA.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Sep 2023, 13:08
Replies: 65
Views: 29,489
Posted By Bend alot

Yep punt around in a King Air till you get a...

Yep punt around in a King Air till you get a Mainline Next Month.

If he/she was getting mainline next few years - any 3 will be a better pay/experience than a small turbo prop in any other company.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Sep 2023, 23:31
Replies: 44
Views: 15,767
Posted By Bend alot

I assume #2 is referring to yourself, not your...

I assume #2 is referring to yourself, not your customers?

Ever lived in Darwin and flown to Auckland?

Swapping the thongs for ugg boots, shorts for jeans and singlet for a puffer jacket - none...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Sep 2023, 23:53
Replies: 87
Views: 28,803
Posted By Bend alot

Fines & Compensation. Compensation = Every...

Fines & Compensation.

Compensation = Every unlawful dismissed worker gets maximum redundancy payment regardless of years of service. Worker + immediate family (or + 1 for singles) Id 90% for next...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Sep 2023, 06:39
Replies: 44
Views: 15,767
Posted By Bend alot

Exactly why the profession is losing community...

Exactly why the profession is losing community standing.

Many happy to take credit for the entire ship in good days - but not when thing go pear shape.

The captain is responsible - just as the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jun 2023, 10:24
Replies: 43
Views: 15,188
Posted By Bend alot

Only out done by the "landing" of OKG by the same...

Only out done by the "landing" of OKG by the same company at the time ( NOT KA for either - Was BA) - That Lad got very luck & all pax, far more than the beach landing.

A sky diver on the beach...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jun 2023, 22:15
Replies: 43
Views: 15,188
Posted By Bend alot

One of FTM's better landings here then! ...

One of FTM's better landings here then!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45aiP7tF8EE&t=1s
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2023, 05:31
Replies: 43
Views: 15,188
Posted By Bend alot

Not sure on that. HGZ think threw a counter...

Not sure on that.

HGZ think threw a counter weight pilot got badly injured, ZAC Ran out of fuel same mine site ended up in the tailings dam, A few down clowning around at other out posts (fatal...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Apr 2023, 19:46
Replies: 2,996
Views: 1,302,453
Posted By Bend alot

I'm in.

I'm in.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Apr 2023, 08:06
Replies: 273
Views: 82,181
Posted By Bend alot

A mix of could not get a job elsewhere or chasing...

A mix of could not get a job elsewhere or chasing quick hours.
Mostly.

They knew they got a better $ for a high risk.

When you know your at risk you make different decisions. There you get a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Mar 2023, 10:41
Replies: 273
Views: 82,181
Posted By Bend alot

Shows how the qualifications and CAsA are then. ...

Shows how the qualifications and CAsA are then.

"relative inexperience in the local conditions?"

I have seen many take great precautions (as many as possible) but still been to funerals.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Mar 2023, 10:30
Replies: 273
Views: 82,181
Posted By Bend alot

Times change Captain! He was qualified to wear...

Times change Captain!
He was qualified to wear nappy's.

The Sausage Factories often mentioned hear give evidence of that.

They were not around ( I will wager a LOT prior to you being 19).
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Mar 2023, 06:14
Replies: 273
Views: 82,181
Posted By Bend alot

How does one living in aviation in the Top End...

How does one living in aviation in the Top End these days do a Risk Assessment (knowing the dangers of the Wet Season)?

Some company's require previous Wet Season experience as a mitigation point...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2023, 09:16
Replies: 273
Views: 82,181
Posted By Bend alot

Don't send a Boy to do a Man's job! Men have...

Don't send a Boy to do a Man's job!

Men have more experience - Boys think they are indestructible.

As a pilot this guy was an infant as per the report.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Mar 2023, 20:25
Replies: 273
Views: 82,181
Posted By Bend alot

Given every operator up there knows the 'Wet...

Given every operator up there knows the 'Wet Season" hazards.

While not illegal, that posting (Gove) at that time was not a very wise.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2023, 07:35
Replies: 2,996
Views: 1,302,453
Posted By Bend alot

Thanks for taking my call, enjoy the evening with...

Thanks for taking my call, enjoy the evening with your wonderful wife.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Feb 2023, 08:51
Replies: 901
Views: 340,160
Posted By Bend alot

Why? not required & limits getting staff. ...

Why? not required & limits getting staff.

The wellbeing, safety and security of our people, customers and operations come first. Under our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy we require all legends at...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jan 2023, 09:04
Replies: 420
Views: 66,801
Posted By Bend alot

Simply question - How many lives were saved in WA...

Simply question - How many lives were saved in WA compared QLD?
As of 1 Jan 2023.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jan 2023, 09:01
Replies: 420
Views: 66,801
Posted By Bend alot

Cool it is like total hrs mate - WA opened late...

Cool it is like total hrs mate - WA opened late (to save lives).

You have 200 hrs now since your PPL - you had 300 before that.

Your total is now 500 hrs - only the 200 is what I am interested...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jan 2023, 05:47
Replies: 420
Views: 66,801
Posted By Bend alot

https://www.bmj.com/company/newsroom/covid-19-vacc...

https://www.bmj.com/company/newsroom/covid-19-vaccine-trials-cannot-tell-us-if-they-will-save-lives/
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