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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Nov 2023, 23:19
Replies: 3
Views: 773
Posted By RHLMcG

Thanks for the comments re Nathan's course. I...

Thanks for the comments re Nathan's course. I know of him.

However, do any of the PPRuNe group have any knowledge of the folk operating from Airport West as I know naught about them other than...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Oct 2023, 06:46
Replies: 3
Views: 773
Posted By RHLMcG

ATPL theory training

I am looking at course options for a young colleague in Melbourne. Does anyone have any useful feedback regarding a course run by a group operating out of the Qantas sim centre at Airport West. ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jul 2023, 11:02
Replies: 295
Views: 98,861
Posted By RHLMcG

I think you are not standing back quite far...

I think you are not standing back quite far enough. Things were not all that bad up until around the late 80s, although the Ansett amalgamation didn't help out promotion prospects for some time. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2022, 11:55
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,575,931
Posted By RHLMcG

Several comments made about ground school. ...

Several comments made about ground school.
Might I enquire what the current ground school
(a) subjects are
(b) training material in each subject is like
(c) instructors are like so far as...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
21st Aug 2019, 12:31
Replies: 0
Views: 1,721
Posted By RHLMcG

B727-200 OEM AFM and WCM

Request, if I may.

Might anyone hold a copy of the Boeing 727-200 AFM and Weight Control Manula (not sure just what the latter might have been called) which is/are surplus to requirements ?

I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Aug 2019, 04:32
Replies: 25
Views: 7,790
Posted By RHLMcG

SRM, Thanks very much - PM away to you. ...

SRM, Thanks very much - PM away to you.

Reason for this forum is that I am in Australia and I figured that there would be a few copies of the docs around in the possession of ex-AN people, as I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Aug 2019, 11:32
Replies: 25
Views: 7,790
Posted By RHLMcG

B727-200LR docs

Looking for someone who might have Boeing and/or Ansett manuals for the LR. Would be happy either to have a short loan to read for an appropriate bottle or two or, if surplus, buy for an...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jan 2017, 21:32
Replies: 370
Views: 167,219
Posted By RHLMcG

Not likely, I guess. Was Peter around, say,...

Not likely, I guess. Was Peter around, say, early to mid-70s and ex-AN ?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2017, 04:06
Replies: 113
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Views: 18,272
Posted By RHLMcG

Sorry for my ignorance but what is...

Sorry for my ignorance but what is "FOT"?
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jan 2016, 08:38
Replies: 290
Views: 53,784
Posted By RHLMcG

Been following this automation dependency thread...

Been following this automation dependency thread with great interest. Certainly much to learn for us all. However, at times posts appear to become a little intense.

Saw the following video on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Aug 2014, 05:15
Replies: 39
Views: 8,855
Posted By RHLMcG

One last attempt to get a dispassionate...

One last attempt to get a dispassionate commentary on gatherings this month.

I really shake my head when considering that those who have little interest in the matter feel compelled to engage in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2014, 09:36
Replies: 39
Views: 8,855
Posted By RHLMcG

I posted only because I don't have routine...

I posted only because I don't have routine contact with my pre-89 colleagues .. working in the Melbourne area at the moment so would appreciate a PM from any with information as to get togethers...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jul 2014, 23:16
Replies: 39
Views: 8,855
Posted By RHLMcG

As we move closer to August 24, does anyone have...

As we move closer to August 24, does anyone have any gatherings information to post for the benefit of others ?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2014, 22:50
Replies: 39
Views: 8,855
Posted By RHLMcG

25 years on .. gatherings ?

The calendar approaches 25 years on after a period of significant unpleasantness in the Australian Airline Industry.

While PPRuNe doesn't encourage discussion of such things, might it be possible...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2014, 22:50
Replies: 1
Views: 7,690
Posted By RHLMcG

25th Anniversary of the 1989 Pilot's Dispute - Social Gatherings?

The calendar approaches 25 years on after a period of significant unpleasantness in the Australian Airline Industry.

While PPRuNe doesn't encourage discussion of such things, might it be possible...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Mar 2013, 11:26
Replies: 32
Views: 10,092
Posted By RHLMcG

Chimbu, mate, does that sound a little bit like...

Chimbu, mate, does that sound a little bit like AAA Airlines of Bartsch and Co. fame ?

With an Irish Concorde, yet ?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Sep 2012, 21:53
Replies: 40
Views: 8,002
Posted By RHLMcG

Evidently horses for courses. A mate works down...

Evidently horses for courses. A mate works down at 32SQN in Sale and he tells me that the RAAF "tidied" up the civil KingAir manual very early on to get rid of non-pertinent bits and pieces.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Sep 2012, 00:08
Replies: 7
Views: 2,561
Posted By RHLMcG

Sounds like a re-run of AAA Airlines...

Sounds like a re-run of AAA Airlines (http://www.pprune.org/dg-p-general-aviation-questions/189801-remember-aaa-airlines-whatever-happened-principles.html) ??
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Aug 2012, 04:06
Replies: 23
Views: 6,960
Posted By RHLMcG

Invoke a sense of nostalgia for events 23 years...

Invoke a sense of nostalgia for events 23 years ago?

That's reasonable, given the angst those events caused a lot of people

Remind the reader of the silly decision you made then?

We made a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Apr 2012, 23:06
Replies: 44
Views: 12,482
Posted By RHLMcG

Rod's comments...

Rod's comments (http://members.ozemail.com.au/~rodlovell/vh-edc/Article%20by%20Rod%20Lovell.pdf) contrast a little (as one might expect).

Certainly, I have sympathy for some of his thoughts - for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th May 2011, 08:41
Replies: 100
Views: 16,214
Posted By RHLMcG

I really do hope that such proves to be the case...

I really do hope that such proves to be the case when the history is written.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th May 2011, 07:48
Replies: 100
Views: 16,214
Posted By RHLMcG

Reality check needed here, guys. 89/90 the...

Reality check needed here, guys.

89/90 the Government heavied CASA to bend any rule which needed to be bent to make the thing work. A lot of this is a matter of public record and you should be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th May 2011, 23:44
Replies: 100
Views: 16,214
Posted By RHLMcG

What a great pity that the then QF people chose...

What a great pity that the then QF people chose NOT to support the AFAP people in 89/90. That probably was the only chance to stop/slow the Industrial rot for the airlines.

Guess it's a case now...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th May 2011, 22:31
Replies: 100
Views: 16,214
Posted By RHLMcG

puts our complaints into perspective really,...

puts our complaints into perspective really, doesn't it.

Absolutely.

I admire the VC winner but my awe is reserved for the massed bomber raids of WW2 folk. Balls of steel and way beyond my...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th May 2011, 00:26
Replies: 100
Views: 16,214
Posted By RHLMcG

how many could honestly say that they would NOT...

how many could honestly say that they would NOT EVEN CONSIDER IT. Not too many would be my guess.

In a nutshell, that philosophical distinction represented the fence between the two groups in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th May 2011, 22:13
Replies: 100
Views: 16,214
Posted By RHLMcG

Wasn't a problem for the airlines in 1989-90. ...

Wasn't a problem for the airlines in 1989-90.

Suggest you search for a few threads on the Dispute and form your own opinion. Mind you, you will need to wade through a lot of diatribe but the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th May 2011, 21:33
Replies: 3
Views: 4,768
Posted By RHLMcG

Name has been released. ...

Name has been released.

http://www.afif.asn.au/pdf/2011/news/news05052011.html

Phil was very much a larger than life character.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st May 2011, 23:45
Replies: 3
Views: 4,768
Posted By RHLMcG

Message to IPEC Aviation pilots

Mods - could I beg your indulgence to leave this here for a few days so that the news can get out to those who may be far afield ?


For those who were involved in the early days, a then...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jan 2011, 07:56
Replies: 21
Views: 4,846
Posted By RHLMcG

Is Sale a normal airline alternate these days ? ...

Is Sale a normal airline alternate these days ? I would have expected the diversion to be Avalon (unless the wx was much the same there) or Adelaide or Launceston ?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jan 2011, 23:27
Replies: 21
Views: 4,846
Posted By RHLMcG

I checked the TAF shortly after they came into...

I checked the TAF shortly after they came into Sale and it certainly was talking a nasty lowish shear situation. Something doesn't add up here, though.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jan 2011, 21:44
Replies: 21
Views: 4,846
Posted By RHLMcG

The 737 at Sale was from CBR Latest story...

The 737 at Sale was from CBR

Latest story from the mate of a mate was that the aircraft, ex CBR, had held at MEL for around 5 hours and then made a dash to Sale for fuel ? Source is not 100...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jan 2011, 05:32
Replies: 21
Views: 4,846
Posted By RHLMcG

Whatever. Rang a mate of a mate and the tale is...

Whatever. Rang a mate of a mate and the tale is that due windshear at Melbourne, QF diverted to Sale to uplift a small quantity of fuel ?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jan 2011, 04:22
Replies: 21
Views: 4,846
Posted By RHLMcG

QF 737 at Sale

Not in any way intending to be critical of QF but I'm down in Sale today and notice a QF 737 went into the RAAF airfield a short while ago.

Just wondering what the emergency might have been ?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jan 2011, 03:32
Replies: 112
Views: 23,005
Posted By RHLMcG

Young Colin. Haven't seen him in years. Is he...

Young Colin. Haven't seen him in years. Is he still floating about the countryside ?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jan 2011, 22:42
Replies: 112
Views: 23,005
Posted By RHLMcG

Henry, as always, with a grin from ear to ear. ...

Henry, as always, with a grin from ear to ear. (I presume this was on the Vietnam contract ?)

A wonderful mentor and passer on of knowledge and how things ought to be done. I think my first...
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