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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Apr 2024, 06:42
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By Bug

I was sort of hoping Squawk7700 could assist as...

I was sort of hoping Squawk7700 could assist as out friends in PNG need this even more than we in Aus.
Thanks to 7700 and MAF.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Apr 2024, 06:35
Replies: 51
Views: 10,508
Posted By Bug

In past I have had same problem and found a quick...

In past I have had same problem and found a quick work around of clicking Quote at bottom right of the post containing missing video link.
The quote will come up and show the link.
Possibly someone...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Apr 2024, 00:59
Replies: 45
Views: 3,777
Posted By Bug

I flew Melbourne - Depasar - Singapore on a...

I flew Melbourne - Depasar - Singapore on a QANTAS SP, in about early 90's. It was by then a bit tired looking.
Was surprised they used an SP for that route. Not sure if it was a one off or regular.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Apr 2024, 00:55
Replies: 45
Views: 3,777
Posted By Bug

I flew in QANTAS 747SP Melbourne - Denpasar -...

I flew in QANTAS 747SP Melbourne - Denpasar - Singapore in about early 90's, so late in their career with QANTAS they were on other and short routes.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2024, 03:29
Replies: 818
Views: 257,078
Posted By Bug

Mr Smith is undoubtedly in a good position to...

Mr Smith is undoubtedly in a good position to know, but I dare say his public pronouncements maybe heavily influenced by the commercial interests of his current employer Leonardo, who have a vested...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2024, 22:51
Replies: 68
Views: 10,188
Posted By Bug

Thanks to Dick Smith, and Squawk - another great...

Thanks to Dick Smith, and Squawk - another great aid to safety. Much appreciated.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2024, 05:24
Replies: 2,090
Views: 615,059
Posted By Bug

Pardon my ignorance, but I must confess I am...

Pardon my ignorance, but I must confess I am unsure what a "hyperlink" is, and wiki definition not helping.
Is it the link to a YouTube video?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2024, 21:01
Replies: 1,596
Views: 355,478
Posted By Bug

They probably have been telling Albanese things...

They probably have been telling Albanese things he doesn't want to hear.
They probably said it wasn't a good idea for Albo to glad hand and almost hug Xi at meeting a couple of days after Chinese...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2024, 09:36
Replies: 2,090
Views: 615,059
Posted By Bug

Not sure you are all comparing apples with...

Not sure you are all comparing apples with apples.
A Gurkha battalion would be in a different league to almost any other option, in terms of demonstrated loyalty, esprit, fighting spirit, tenacity,...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2024, 08:33
Replies: 10
Views: 848
Posted By Bug

As to mount, I see you plan a suction mount. I...

As to mount, I see you plan a suction mount.
I used a simple thigh knee pad mount and chose a mini as that size still allows full movement of cyclic if use a knee/thigh mount.
This works well:-
...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2024, 20:44
Replies: 10
Views: 848
Posted By Bug

Very much agree, no matter what size, go for the...

Very much agree, no matter what size, go for the iPad with Cellular version that has internal GPS (aka SIM Card version)
I had a non cellular ipad tied with Bluetooth to an external Garmin Go GPS...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2024, 01:43
Replies: 1,596
Views: 355,478
Posted By Bug

Only if you believe it will all happen. This...

Only if you believe it will all happen.

This is politicians being politicians, and an ever gullible crowd of defence watches being offered "cake and circuses" on the never never.
Defence...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Feb 2024, 08:56
Replies: 30
Views: 3,339
Posted By Bug

Nice and easy for cc if pax asleep.

Nice and easy for cc if pax asleep.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Feb 2024, 20:39
Replies: 30
Views: 3,339
Posted By Bug

The lack of control over my ability to look out...

The lack of control over my ability to look out window on 787 is the reason I will not fly on that aircraft.
I am perfectly willing to obey a cabin crew request for me to close my window shade if it...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Feb 2024, 02:06
Replies: 51
Views: 8,797
Posted By Bug

I tried AVPLAN in past but gave up as not as user...

I tried AVPLAN in past but gave up as not as user friendly as OzR.
However I would like to try AVPLAN again if Bevan or someone can point to some improvement in usability, or some good education...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2024, 01:01
Replies: 3
Views: 1,004
Posted By Bug

The other potential problem in buying weaponry...

The other potential problem in buying weaponry from South Korea is their policy on support if you start to use the weapons in a conflict.
I think their policy is not to supply to any country...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2024, 03:38
Replies: 10,266
Views: 4,581,878
Posted By Bug

Interesting you don't see turret tossing now. I...

Interesting you don't see turret tossing now.
I guess the armed FPV drones cause a different type of damage cf earlier ATGW's.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jan 2024, 05:33
Replies: 56
Views: 8,134
Posted By Bug

Thanks for the correction. I was not aware of...

Thanks for the correction. I was not aware of that.
I would hope that's not the most important thing people take away from the link.
An interesting man, with an amazing skill set.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jan 2024, 02:29
Replies: 56
Views: 8,134
Posted By Bug

More on Garry Cooper - USAF superiors in Vietnam...

More on Garry Cooper - USAF superiors in Vietnam wanted him to be awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor.
This is a record of Garry's service from them in support of their campaign to get him...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2024, 07:19
Replies: 19
Views: 3,337
Posted By Bug

Video of brief interview with the test pilot...

Video of brief interview with the test pilot onboard first flight.

https://youtu.be/qAp4RtGKbHE?si=dU4roBgEzA6NPMT_
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jan 2024, 01:44
Replies: 409
Views: 112,048
Posted By Bug

I wonder if the GIB was the handling pilot, given...

I wonder if the GIB was the handling pilot, given the TV program was to follow a student pilot learning to fly a small jet trainer, with a highly experienced ex Roulette pilot the other person in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jan 2024, 01:10
Replies: 29
Views: 4,686
Posted By Bug

If there is such a 3rd party app simultaneously...

If there is such a 3rd party app simultaneously showing traffic from both OzRunways & Avplan I would love to know what it is.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2024, 23:49
Replies: 2,090
Views: 615,059
Posted By Bug

Xi cannot afford to attempt to invade Taiwan and...

Xi cannot afford to attempt to invade Taiwan and fail!
It would presumably lead to his downfall.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2024, 21:05
Replies: 818
Views: 257,078
Posted By Bug

Thanks. I was going from memory on the F-18 cost,...

Thanks. I was going from memory on the F-18 cost, and wiki for the Big Mac comparison.
Pleasing to see the more accurate info.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2024, 09:32
Replies: 818
Views: 257,078
Posted By Bug

From memory, an F-18 cost about US$40m in 1985....

From memory, an F-18 cost about US$40m in 1985. Now F-35A US$80m.
Just looked at cost comparison. Big Mac 1985 US$1-60, and in 2023 US$5-58.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2024, 09:21
Replies: 2,090
Views: 615,059
Posted By Bug

Some might argue that the $250/kg was a fools...

Some might argue that the $250/kg was a fools paradise. I'm not saying that if were in their shoes I wouldn't have taken it, but I would hope that now I would diversify my export destinations.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2024, 01:13
Replies: 818
Views: 257,078
Posted By Bug

I remember the exact same sentiments being...

I remember the exact same sentiments being expressed in the 80's when F-18 was being bought by various countries.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2024, 20:10
Replies: 2,090
Views: 615,059
Posted By Bug

And Australian exporters found other markets for...

And Australian exporters found other markets for the goods, as per rattman post above.
Hopefully exporters learned a valuable lesson about not putting all your eggs in one basket, although greed and...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Dec 2023, 23:35
Replies: 10
Views: 1,265
Posted By Bug

I agree that if you get an ipad, get the one with...

I agree that if you get an ipad, get the one with inbuilt gps (ie the cellular version of the ipad). So much easier than fiddling with using external gps add on via bluetooth.
Mini is good size, and...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2023, 01:23
Replies: 50
Views: 14,093
Posted By Bug

What book? I am in the need of a good read.

What book? I am in the need of a good read.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2023, 02:11
Replies: 10,266
Views: 4,581,878
Posted By Bug

Reminds me of what it must have been like in UK...

Reminds me of what it must have been like in UK in WW2 with V1 attacks.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Sep 2023, 03:39
Replies: 964
Views: 326,167
Posted By Bug

He will have his place in the south of France,...

He will have his place in the south of France, his multi million yacht, his house in London, and his main residence in Ireland.
Never going to stay in Australia.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2023, 22:04
Replies: 10,266
Views: 4,581,878
Posted By Bug

Just again want to thank Nutty & ORAC for all...

Just again want to thank Nutty & ORAC for all they do to find the info they post.
Much appreciated.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Aug 2023, 04:00
Replies: 65
Views: 24,257
Posted By Bug

Latest article by Joe Aston AFR Rear Window ...

Latest article by Joe Aston AFR Rear Window

https://www.afr.com/rear-window/anthony-albanese-s-outhouse-blows-over-20230822-p5dylp
Anthony Albanese’s outhouse blows over

Joe Aston...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Aug 2023, 06:30
Replies: 25
Views: 10,039
Posted By Bug

&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;<br />Almost a classic...

&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;<br />Almost a classic example of the almost universal sentiment of saying "we must....', but never "I will.....", although in this case she apparently said I will but didn't mean...
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