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Forum: Rumours & News
4th Dec 2019, 06:50
Replies: 179
Views: 280,709
Posted By gunshy67

Just a queryRe ETPS

I wonder if the aircraft had an ETOPS approval...90/180/240/ etc minute?

Or the operators engineering approval?

Just checking.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Dec 2012, 16:21
Replies: 24
Views: 5,902
Posted By gunshy67

Smile Interesting replies. The privileges of an...

Interesting replies.

The privileges of an instrument rating are not type sensitive. Therefore, doesn't the test need accommodate a test of all the aids that a pilots wishes to revalidate?

The...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jan 2011, 10:06
Replies: 133
Views: 38,962
Posted By gunshy67

Yes the Gnat was originally designed as a lead in...

Yes the Gnat was originally designed as a lead in for fighter ops and the instrumentation was homogeneous with the Lightning. As far as was possible.

It even had the drag chute.....That was a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jan 2011, 09:01
Replies: 133
Views: 38,962
Posted By gunshy67

Hi People, I was and am 6'2" and at the time...

Hi People,

I was and am 6'2" and at the time weight was about 87kgs.

And i just got in; strapped in and had all the joys the Gnat could offer.

I also recall the trap of half speed brake...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jan 2011, 08:36
Replies: 133
Views: 38,962
Posted By gunshy67

No Mach Tuck. Speed sensing provided "speed...

No Mach Tuck. Speed sensing provided "speed stability" as the boffins called it and the tailplane was positioned and was powerful enough to overcome any of those aerodynamics effects. so you hade...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jan 2011, 07:42
Replies: 133
Views: 38,962
Posted By gunshy67

What a classic thread. Full of memories of a...

What a classic thread. Full of memories of a wonderful time in my own career.

When asked, I would describe the Gnat as the closest thing to flying a broomstick. The 12 foot pitot tube seemed to...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Nov 2010, 15:38
Replies: 21
Views: 17,713
Posted By gunshy67

Mach Tuck

Everything A375....stated is correct. And also the Wikipedia has the aerodynamics.

The shock wave desensitizing the tailplane and eliminating the download on the tailplane it was inevitable...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Sep 2010, 01:04
Replies: 31
Views: 3,825
Posted By gunshy67

Angel Cloud formation

Visibility In cloud for a formation letdown varies considerably.

Day and night are very different.

Fighters are normally at high IAS's......300-400kts for a letdown and this mostly creates...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Jul 2010, 00:54
Replies: 32
Views: 3,910
Posted By gunshy67

Stalling.

Dear People,

Aviation has progressed over the years and there are sequences I have been taught in my youth that are no longer relevant.

That is not to say that wing drop or, heaven forbid,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th May 2010, 08:55
Replies: 23
Views: 3,706
Posted By gunshy67

Ah such prose from the Regulator. I can't...

Ah such prose from the Regulator.

I can't believe the management can be so naive. Do they honestly think that non-auto handling skills are at the required level. Try watching sim session or two...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Apr 2010, 02:42
Replies: 29
Views: 11,722
Posted By gunshy67

Former bankrupt gets fledgling airline off the...

Former bankrupt gets fledgling airline off the ground
Courier Mail, 22-04-2010, FINANCE

'Airlines are a capital intensive business and we are very fortunate to have strong financial backing'...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Mar 2010, 19:30
Replies: 11
Views: 2,243
Posted By gunshy67

Frank Clough

I flew with Frank Clough in 75 SQDN and later when I was at CFS he came through on course. I did not know until recently that he passed away - I think about 3-5 years ago....the dreaded lung cancer...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Feb 2010, 01:58
Replies: 60
Views: 13,017
Posted By gunshy67

Centarus Centarus ...Goodness goodness me. ...

Centarus Centarus ...Goodness goodness me.

What do you think Cat D simulators are for?

That's where the Co-pilot (AKA First Officer) can keep up his handling skills. Not that they handle...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2009, 18:00
Replies: 39
Views: 15,789
Posted By gunshy67

Thumbs up Twin Comanche

Hello People,

I have had one for 11 years. I bought it after a lifetime of flying military, airlines and regulator and it has been a fun part of my life.

Much drama about how dangerous it is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Dec 2009, 05:08
Replies: 76
Views: 19,372
Posted By gunshy67

Angel RAAF Tamworth

Ahh the joys of a “little bit of knowledge”.

The decision to base the Ansett/Bae College at Tamworth was based on many factors. How do I know….? I had a small part in it.

Final short list was...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Sep 2009, 06:09
Replies: 2
Views: 1,197
Posted By gunshy67

All Pax to the Left side Please

Anyone know why the Garuda flight 716 ex JKT; ATA MEL Thursday 3 Sep 0730 had the emergency vehicles attend for the landing.

All pax were asked to sit side by side on the left side of the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2009, 05:23
Replies: 44
Views: 4,555
Posted By gunshy67

A375.... What a breath of fresh air....

A375....

What a breath of fresh air. TEM........I hear we have to assess threats and error management in every takeoff and landing briefing now?

Well bless my heart and soul. I suppose when I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jan 2009, 14:52
Replies: 77
Views: 14,140
Posted By gunshy67

Well, as usual I always get a surprise and...

Well, as usual I always get a surprise and sometimes a good laugh when I see some of these posts.

It seems the flight deck is still populated by the "Hero Class". The long time checker who is the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Dec 2008, 16:59
Replies: 39
Views: 4,012
Posted By gunshy67

Now loosen up people. Mr Smith has many talents...

Now loosen up people. Mr Smith has many talents and like many of us, laments the state of our industry.

I have seen it decline to a level I thought could never happen. So what do you or I do? Sit...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Oct 2008, 23:17
Replies: 25
Views: 3,880
Posted By gunshy67

sum wqith = some with

sum wqith = some with
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Oct 2008, 23:13
Replies: 25
Views: 3,880
Posted By gunshy67

Having done the RAAF bit. And the Airline bit and...

Having done the RAAF bit. And the Airline bit and the regulator bit and now run an aviation outfit I totally aggee with Tee Emm and his/her supporters.

I recall several years ago checking out on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Sep 2008, 15:55
Replies: 10
Views: 1,188
Posted By gunshy67

Thanks for your concern re my health. No worries....

Thanks for your concern re my health. No worries. I have reached the geriatric region and like to see a level playing field for my aviation friends with fairness applied. That's all.

Isn't that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Sep 2008, 02:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,188
Posted By gunshy67

Wow now that's a new approach to break the rules....

Wow now that's a new approach to break the rules. "Only applicable to GA operators"...........Mmmmm I see Reg 210applies to"Commercial" operations. More Mmmmm's

"interposed entity".........so...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Sep 2008, 20:53
Replies: 10
Views: 1,188
Posted By gunshy67

I must be missing something that is very...

I must be missing something that is very complex. I don't see how you can have "approval" without an exemption, permission, concession or an exclusion as the case may be. And for any of these to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Sep 2008, 06:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,188
Posted By gunshy67

All I am saying is here is a rule (LAW) that is...

All I am saying is here is a rule (LAW) that is clear to me. And I have seen it applied in many cases which have been a major impediment from a commercial point of view.

If you are selling seats...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Sep 2008, 23:57
Replies: 10
Views: 1,188
Posted By gunshy67

Moved? I thought the subject was more "Airline"....

Moved? I thought the subject was more "Airline". Mmmmm I wonder why?

And Yes ........I am not a very good typist
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Sep 2008, 21:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,188
Posted By gunshy67

reg 210 and VAustralia Reg 210 Doesn't apply?

Virgin launches ticketing system | The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,24315194-23349,00.html?from=public_rss)

I suppose when you are big enough one doesn't have to abide...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Aug 2008, 15:16
Replies: 41
Views: 5,726
Posted By gunshy67

CB's and Radar

Well Done A37575.

One learnt much about thunderstorms using the older AVQ "Green Screen Radars" and I have to say there is much to learn about the later Auto Tuned radars.

We all know to stay...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jun 2008, 08:07
Replies: 41
Views: 6,600
Posted By gunshy67

Devil Are you Mad

A375 or whoever you are..........if you want to stop - you grab the shiny levers and rip'em back..........grab the reverser things and jump on the brakes.........all at once...right? (sort of)
...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jan 2008, 02:52
Replies: 1
Views: 1,472
Posted By gunshy67

Net/Gross profile with engine out after take-off

In Australia years ago the end of the net /gross takeoff profile finished at 1,500' above the airfield height/altitude.

This has been changed some time ago to a requirement to ensure the take-off...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Dec 2007, 10:12
Replies: 66
Views: 15,310
Posted By gunshy67

It had to happen...here come the triple "eh" ...

It had to happen...here come the triple "eh"

AKA .here come the knockers.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Dec 2007, 03:08
Replies: 66
Views: 15,310
Posted By gunshy67

Talking Tinpins. Love it. It reminds me of a...

Tinpins.

Love it.

It reminds me of a lady Fight Operations Chief who had seven pilots reporting to her.

She set the outfit emails up as...Herself: snowwhite@///////.........then came snoopy,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Dec 2007, 23:29
Replies: 66
Views: 15,310
Posted By gunshy67

Stuff

Yes I can spell but cant type. Doom Doom Doom
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Dec 2007, 23:24
Replies: 66
Views: 15,310
Posted By gunshy67

Wink Top Guns and Categories Fighter Pilots

People!

To set the record straight, befoe the film "Top Gun" no such desciption of those qualified as high grade fighter pilots exsited in Australia. There is still no such Australian descriptor....
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
22nd Jul 2006, 05:05
Replies: 88
Views: 12,079
Posted By gunshy67

Captain "Sir"

Naw, "Captain God" who sittith on the left side of the aircraft will do fine. (Joke)

Please, it needs to get back to reality and in a very harmonious way. Be kind. Don't demand. Learn as much as...
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