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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Nov 2023, 11:31
Replies: 409
Views: 112,997
Posted By Rataxes

Did you not listen to the recording? His Mayday...

Did you not listen to the recording? His Mayday declaration is clear as a bell.


I doubt you'll find much support here for a pilot abdicating operational control of the aircraft to someone on the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Oct 2023, 06:28
Replies: 978
Views: 335,810
Posted By Rataxes

The one "responsible" saw the plainly-obvious...

The one "responsible" saw the plainly-obvious writing on the wall months ago and, having hitched his (your) wagon to it, timed his departure to be comfortably ahead of it. Anyone from Albo downward...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2023, 08:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,285
Posted By Rataxes

Thank you, Nuts, Dave and SLXO, that is the one....

Thank you, Nuts, Dave and SLXO, that is the one. Excellent work. You've done well!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2023, 03:23
Replies: 7
Views: 2,285
Posted By Rataxes

Medal ID Question

Hi, anyone able to identify this medal, please? It might be a state medal or even foreign which is why I put the thread in here.

The one at the far right of this row of Australian ribbons:
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Aug 2023, 09:05
Replies: 229
Views: 75,544
Posted By Rataxes

Ah yes I see the date and comment. It does seem a...

Ah yes I see the date and comment. It does seem a little confused. Still, he identifies as Aboriginal and he knows what he wants and doesn't want. Doesn't seem quite right for you or I (both...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Aug 2023, 07:59
Replies: 229
Views: 75,544
Posted By Rataxes

I don't understand. He was going to fly with...

I don't understand. He was going to fly with Qantas but changed his plan to fly with Virgin. How does that make him a hypocrite? Did he change back to Qantas? If so I must've missed that part.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Aug 2023, 07:57
Replies: 229
Views: 75,544
Posted By Rataxes

It is not unreasonable to assume that you voted...

It is not unreasonable to assume that you voted for him. He wouldn't even tell you what he was going to do but that you should just vote for him. Even if you didn't place him first if you didn't...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Aug 2023, 03:14
Replies: 365
Views: 54,569
Posted By Rataxes

I recall a former RAAF CFI (or similar executive...

I recall a former RAAF CFI (or similar executive position) entering civvy-street to run a small country aero club. He tried to run it like an air force school and the place ended up collapsing but...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Aug 2023, 02:55
Replies: 105
Views: 19,127
Posted By Rataxes

I will send you a PM.

I will send you a PM.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2023, 02:04
Replies: 105
Views: 19,127
Posted By Rataxes

That's funny, I remember the Guard freq being...

That's funny, I remember the Guard freq being user-selectable and often set to "company" freq which then became the guarded freq. Thus the usage of the term. Must've been a different set to the ones...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2023, 04:01
Replies: 105
Views: 19,127
Posted By Rataxes

Yes, I couldn't find an image of the set I was...

Yes, I couldn't find an image of the set I was referring to but hopefully the image above shows the concept of the guard function for the purpose of the discussion - the original meaning of "guard"...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2023, 03:57
Replies: 105
Views: 19,127
Posted By Rataxes

It's a cultural thing. We must try to be...

It's a cultural thing. We must try to be accepting of other cultures and a little less xenophobic. "I could care less" is an American example of something we refer to as "sarcasm." The phrase is best...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2023, 02:06
Replies: 39
Views: 9,760
Posted By Rataxes

To be fair to them, during that period common...

To be fair to them, during that period common sense was lacking in the vast majority of the Australian population; almost the entire nation lost the ability to think critically so it seems a little...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2023, 01:58
Replies: 105
Views: 19,127
Posted By Rataxes

Well technically you're both wrong. "Guard" is a...

Well technically you're both wrong. "Guard" is a function not a frequency. The frequency to which you're probably referring is known as the International Distress Frequency, Aircraft Emergency...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Aug 2023, 03:08
Replies: 188
Views: 70,892
Posted By Rataxes

Any further comment on your apparent claim that...

Any further comment on your apparent claim that neither aircraft had made any of the relevant radio transmissions?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Aug 2023, 03:04
Replies: 188
Views: 70,892
Posted By Rataxes

I tend to think that by that stage of his career,...

I tend to think that by that stage of his career, either the guy had poor SA and always will or the event was what they refer to as a "slip"; most likely it is the second case, a slip he'll always...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jul 2023, 22:47
Replies: 188
Views: 70,892
Posted By Rataxes

Apparently there were two "duty runways" at that...

Apparently there were two "duty runways" at that time. One "nominated" by each of the aircraft involved here. Of course there's no such thing as a duty runway at that airport and if you operate there...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jul 2023, 11:53
Replies: 370
Views: 87,240
Posted By Rataxes

Apologise? Why? The airline in question may...

Apologise? Why?

The airline in question may have been in the right for once on this occasion but it's safe to say they still have more than enough outrages against decency and the human spirit...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jul 2023, 06:26
Replies: 370
Views: 87,240
Posted By Rataxes

He's right though. Especially when we end up with...

He's right though. Especially when we end up with people's wives on here ranting about the industry.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jul 2023, 06:23
Replies: 43
Views: 14,045
Posted By Rataxes

Well who hasn't had a WTF moment at some point in...

Well who hasn't had a WTF moment at some point in his career, Wiz?

If he figured it out eventually without having silenced a warning horn with the CB, followed by the girls coming in to tell him...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jun 2023, 12:16
Replies: 52
Views: 16,827
Posted By Rataxes

They're too late by several decades but their...

They're too late by several decades but their bearded, mungbean forebears were probably onto it.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2023, 01:25
Replies: 98
Views: 37,074
Posted By Rataxes

It is not realistic to think a professional pilot...

It is not realistic to think a professional pilot of this lady's standing and background would fail to apply herself fully simply on the basis she didn't think she might fail. In fact what it appears...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2023, 00:33
Replies: 98
Views: 37,074
Posted By Rataxes

The employment history of the pilot in question...

The employment history of the pilot in question is in the public domain. This lady graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) and was subsequently trained to fly helicopters in the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Oct 2022, 05:27
Replies: 9,802
Views: 1,812,672
Posted By Rataxes

Some people refer to the above as Darwin's Theory...

Some people refer to the above as Darwin's Theory of Evolution or, more accurately, Natural Selection, at work. The Flynn Effect is over, IQs are declining and doing the thinking for everyone (aka...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Oct 2022, 04:12
Replies: 9,802
Views: 1,812,672
Posted By Rataxes

In fairness that article quotes words and phrases...

In fairness that article quotes words and phrases such as "likely" and "more likely" and "plausible" none of which is indicative of scientific proof of something. Karen went on to say the provisional...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Oct 2022, 00:36
Replies: 9,802
Views: 1,812,672
Posted By Rataxes

Standby for a reply now arguing the definition of...

Standby for a reply now arguing the definition of "argument."
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Sep 2022, 09:37
Replies: 38
Views: 9,336
Posted By Rataxes

Spot on. That doesn't stop them selling it as an...

Spot on. That doesn't stop them selling it as an achievable product though. Most likely someone fouled up with seat blocking during sales or they intentionally oversold it. Amateur hour.


If...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Sep 2022, 09:21
Replies: 105
Views: 24,931
Posted By Rataxes

Comparing is not comparable? Yes, everyone in...

Comparing is not comparable?
Yes, everyone in the country should be getting $150,000 p.a., or more. Everyone's earned it.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Aug 2022, 09:55
Replies: 52
Views: 35,838
Posted By Rataxes

How refreshing to see a post containing factual,...

How refreshing to see a post containing factual, useful information.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Aug 2022, 01:39
Replies: 67
Views: 14,163
Posted By Rataxes

In fact the re-engined, PT6-equiooed Caribou flew...

In fact the re-engined, PT6-equiooed Caribou flew perfectly well, could carry more cargo and was FAA-certified. I guess they had smart, qualified people working on the re-design. Shame it didn't...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Aug 2022, 00:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,944
Posted By Rataxes

People getting on a jet and seeing that will have...

People getting on a jet and seeing that will have less respect than ever for crew.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Aug 2022, 00:46
Replies: 147
Views: 35,183
Posted By Rataxes

Maybe that's the outlook management count on.

Maybe that's the outlook management count on.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Aug 2022, 00:43
Replies: 260
Views: 62,175
Posted By Rataxes

And then there was Capt. Scuba...

And then there was Capt. Scuba...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jul 2022, 04:25
Replies: 67
Views: 14,163
Posted By Rataxes

It'll be interesting to see if Rex really has the...

It'll be interesting to see if Rex really has the capital, financial or otherwise, for this sort of adventure. Talk is much cheaper, less risky and still gets headlines.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2022, 03:43
Replies: 9
Views: 3,743
Posted By Rataxes

That's an incredible sight, all those...

That's an incredible sight, all those helicopters. It must've been something to see them in full swing.
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