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18th Mar 2024, 23:12
Replies: 246
Views: 102,115
Posted By lucille

Apparently the basis of the appeal is that 18...

Apparently the basis of the appeal is that 18 years is too much because of his health. So it’s ok for a fit 25 year old to serve 18 years for an identical crime, but not him.

Meanwhile, he’s...
16th Mar 2024, 08:03
Replies: 4,638
Views: 2,041,068
Posted By lucille

Where is Ron Green today? I knew him in Oman, I...

Where is Ron Green today? I knew him in Oman, I knew he retired to Noosa but that was the last I heard.
16th Mar 2024, 07:55
Replies: 197
Views: 80,173
Posted By lucille

Looking at the photo of the seat fully forward…...

Looking at the photo of the seat fully forward… and assuming stick position is also fully forward. I suppose it would be possible for a porky pilot’s gut to push the stick forward as the seat rolls...
15th Mar 2024, 21:36
Replies: 197
Views: 80,173
Posted By lucille

If it’s something as simple as a dodgy seat...

If it’s something as simple as a dodgy seat switch why don’t they come out with an interim finding? Surely a quick chat with all the crew in the cockpit and a 5 minute poke around the switch would...
14th Mar 2024, 03:03
Replies: 197
Views: 80,173
Posted By lucille

Next thing you know, there’ll be an AD limiting...

Next thing you know, there’ll be an AD limiting the girth of pilots on the 787.
13th Mar 2024, 17:56
Replies: 197
Views: 80,173
Posted By lucille

But on the other hand, if it was clearly not an...

But on the other hand, if it was clearly not an aircraft issue, Boeing would have quickly leaked the cause. Every minute this drags on is costing Boeing a lot in lost reputation, trust and brand...
12th Mar 2024, 20:19
Replies: 197
Views: 80,173
Posted By lucille

Is it ever likely that an aircraft would remain...

Is it ever likely that an aircraft would remain electrically powered up continuously for 248 days? Possible, certainly but likely?
And when was the last time that LATAM 787 was totally dark?
11th Mar 2024, 11:38
Replies: 38
Views: 3,046
Posted By lucille

So, from an article in The Australian by Robyn...

So, from an article in The Australian by Robyn Ironside dated January 25, 2024.

the first paragraph copy and pasted,

…..” Aviation accidents in Australia fell to their lowest level in 17-years...
11th Mar 2024, 11:27
Replies: 110
Views: 40,098
Posted By lucille

Phew… at last. Well that puts my conspiracy...

Phew… at last. Well that puts my conspiracy theory to bed. Thank you.
11th Mar 2024, 11:25
Replies: 197
Views: 80,173
Posted By lucille

So, no battery powered standby AHRS? Yikes!...

So, no battery powered standby AHRS? Yikes! That’s what you’d call a catastrophe. But, but, but wait… everything resolved itself after a few seconds. Phew.. crisis averted, well other than the 50...
11th Mar 2024, 07:56
Replies: 110
Views: 40,098
Posted By lucille

So, you can confirm that it does have ferry tank...

So, you can confirm that it does have ferry tank installed? Wonder who did the plumbing?
11th Mar 2024, 00:46
Replies: 31
Views: 4,247
Posted By lucille

And the 5 guys standing around are busy trying to...

And the 5 guys standing around are busy trying to figure out how and where to place the wheel chicks.
11th Mar 2024, 00:36
Replies: 38
Views: 3,046
Posted By lucille

Maybe a 3 month window distorts the statistics?...

Maybe a 3 month window distorts the statistics? Year on year may be better and flight hours per fatality number may also be relevant. Mark Twain had it right on statistics.
9th Mar 2024, 23:28
Replies: 1,240
Views: 404,860
Posted By lucille

Today’s MBA is nothing of the quality of the MBAs...

Today’s MBA is nothing of the quality of the MBAs of yesteryear. A Harvard MBA of the 1980s was indeed something to respect and fear. Today’s MBAs? …. Pffft, Everyone has one. A bit like putting...
9th Mar 2024, 03:50
Replies: 13
Views: 1,985
Posted By lucille

Aren’t Rolex GMT Masters mandatory?

Aren’t Rolex GMT Masters mandatory?
8th Mar 2024, 21:17
Replies: 110
Views: 40,098
Posted By lucille

Strangest thing is the complete lack of news...

Strangest thing is the complete lack of news about this case. Especially after the AFP released their action movie style video of the bust at Monto to the news media. Drone footage complete with...
5th Mar 2024, 01:36
Replies: 88
Views: 24,696
Posted By lucille

43”… after nearly 30 years working and living...

43”… after nearly 30 years working and living overseas, I can think of maybe half a dozen such countries, and these are not anywhere an intelligent human would willingly visit. Military airports...
4th Mar 2024, 19:16
Replies: 1,024
Views: 800,598
Posted By lucille

Burroughs: Assuming you are financially...

Burroughs: Assuming you are financially comfortable and have a supportive family - Go for it. No one can predict where the industry will be in 2 years time or what your career or job prospects might...
25th Feb 2024, 09:47
Replies: 16
Views: 2,827
Posted By lucille

Yup Many years of perusing logbooks at...

Yup

Many years of perusing logbooks at interviews had resulted in my hearing some hilarious justifications. The subsequent shaking of my head in disbelief gave me the best cardio exercise.

To...
23rd Feb 2024, 05:53
Replies: 171
Views: 46,651
Posted By lucille

In my many moves, I’ve lost my all early logbooks...

In my many moves, I’ve lost my all early logbooks so can’t even remember the registration but I flew a Queenair on mapping photography missions for the Army, had a very pleasant 4 months in Vanuatu...
22nd Feb 2024, 05:45
Replies: 113
Views: 8,418
Posted By lucille

Yup, they have left no wheel uninvented.

Yup, they have left no wheel uninvented.
20th Feb 2024, 03:08
Replies: 37
Views: 18,699
Posted By lucille

Jayne Hrdlicka to step down

As per the Fin Rev. But no date mentioned.

https://www.afr.com/companies/transport/jayne-hrdlicka-to-leave-virgin-australia-20240220-p5f6fn
16th Feb 2024, 05:20
Replies: 32
Views: 3,129
Posted By lucille

Indeed, but as you know every operator these days...

Indeed, but as you know every operator these days knows better how to operate a C210 than dear old Mr. Cessna. And in the grand old tradition of Aussie GA, every wheel was reinvented and there could...
15th Feb 2024, 19:14
Replies: 1,240
Views: 404,860
Posted By lucille

Meanwhile in Tge Australian today, BHP train...

Meanwhile in Tge Australian today, BHP train drivers in the Pilbara get a rise in basic pay from the current $250K to $300K over the next 5 years. Plus a $40K retention bonus.

Article also states...
8th Feb 2024, 02:03
Replies: 147
Views: 53,046
Posted By lucille

Pressurisation systems and O2 systems are two...

Pressurisation systems and O2 systems are two different independent systems and are, for want of a better word, “unrelated”.

Its a fair assumption that one would only be aware that the O2 system...
7th Feb 2024, 14:31
Replies: 29
Views: 7,639
Posted By lucille

Is there no “Cabin Alt” warning in a Kingair?

Is there no “Cabin Alt” warning in a Kingair?
7th Feb 2024, 04:48
Replies: 147
Views: 53,046
Posted By lucille

It does make interesting reading. It’s implied...

It does make interesting reading. It’s implied the pilot was ex military and thus well trained, which makes this incident all the more mysterious.

Odd that the pilot should choose to advise ATC...
25th Jan 2024, 20:05
Replies: 110
Views: 40,098
Posted By lucille

Kagamuga, Strangest thing is no one else’s...

Kagamuga,
Strangest thing is no one else’s curiosity has been piqued by this.

Mind you, the Baron may have had ferry tanks installed thus only room in the nose locker for the drugs. And the...
23rd Jan 2024, 11:03
Replies: 36
Views: 5,381
Posted By lucille

I was flying already weary C210s in the mid 70s....

I was flying already weary C210s in the mid 70s. 50 years later they’re still tooling around (mainly) desert Australia with its strong thermals and subsequent heavy turbulence.

I’ll bet Mr. Cessna...
21st Jan 2024, 10:32
Replies: 38
Views: 4,235
Posted By lucille

Reading this thread, I’m amazed at the level of...

Reading this thread, I’m amazed at the level of complication, the jumping through of hoops and the tiptoeing over eggshells that a 200 hr CPL holder has to demonstrate to get their first job. Yikes!...
19th Jan 2024, 19:39
Replies: 110
Views: 40,098
Posted By lucille

Why did they only attempt to bring in just 71kg...

Why did they only attempt to bring in just 71kg when say 200+ kg was feasible for the exact same risk and cost?

How does a Baron fly nonstop from from Bulolo to Monto? Especially with some of it...
18th Jan 2024, 19:36
Replies: 46
Views: 12,817
Posted By lucille

Have things calmed down in Moresby yet? I’m...

Have things calmed down in Moresby yet? I’m guessing the stores are all empty, nothing left to loot so may as well relax and settle down to chew a bit of buai.

Curious as to what defines a failed...
17th Jan 2024, 10:43
Replies: 38
Views: 4,235
Posted By lucille

Clare, I would agree. If only more people...

Clare, I would agree. If only more people realised that there’s no “I” in “Team”.

No company has any use for a Chuck Yeager with the personality traits of Josef Stalin.

The fact is a freshly...
10th Jan 2024, 11:09
Replies: 59
Views: 13,692
Posted By lucille

I wonder if any of us would have ever thought of...

I wonder if any of us would have ever thought of publicly documenting our numerous serial disappointments over the courses of our respective careers?

The OPs tales of woe are not unique and they...
9th Jan 2024, 11:11
Replies: 59
Views: 13,692
Posted By lucille

I’m disappointed that there hasn’t been a...

I’m disappointed that there hasn’t been a response from the OP thanking FlyingBear for the time and effort that he took to write that excellent informative post.
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