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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Oct 2022, 12:51
Replies: 37
Views: 11,402
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Rare but not unheard of. Sadly every now and...

Rare but not unheard of. Sadly every now and again someone’s number comes up. Whyalla Airlines MZK had the same in the same basic engine except fuel injected etc.
Thank goodness this time the odds...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jun 2022, 13:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,718
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

With sadness I read this about Jim. Always a true...

With sadness I read this about Jim. Always a true gentleman, and gentle by nature. As a newly minted FO in KD in the mid 90’s when we first flew together he insisted on taking my photo in the flight...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jul 2019, 13:39
Replies: 92
Views: 69,145
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

You two! I was enjoying this thread until your...

You two! I was enjoying this thread until your disagreement. Now the popcorn is stale and the salt has hardened my arteries. Are you sure you are not married?
For the record, I don’t work for/nor...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Nov 2015, 10:53
Replies: 8
Views: 7,086
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

The OP does not mention his position hence we...

The OP does not mention his position hence we have no idea of the rules we are bound by.
Aerocat has summed it up pretty well. If Aus based read the AIP, it tells you how much clearance it gives you...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Oct 2007, 12:27
Replies: 11
Views: 2,587
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Mr Bloggs, Whilst I usually agree with your...

Mr Bloggs,
Whilst I usually agree with your posts I cannot quite understand your last on this thread.
If you choose not to answer your phone and you hence 'see' someone else has crewed 'your'...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jun 2007, 20:52
Replies: 22
Views: 3,597
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Those Green lasers can be used for other things...

Those Green lasers can be used for other things as well. I have one that is meant to be fitted to a rifle.......
The laser came cheap from HK but it lights up the target Km's away and the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2007, 20:07
Replies: 37
Views: 7,388
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

I understand what you Guys are saying re cost and...

I understand what you Guys are saying re cost and it would likely be correct. But the cost to get this to flying condition to just bring home would have been massive.
For the effort the volunteers...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Mar 2007, 18:46
Replies: 37
Views: 7,388
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Shoot me down if you wish, but would it not be...

Shoot me down if you wish, but would it not be better for an aircraft such as this, and in flying condition to be kept flying for the occasional airshow etc? Old birds flying overhead.... much better...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Mar 2007, 11:15
Replies: 7
Views: 3,625
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

So has anyone seen the said aircraft lately?...

So has anyone seen the said aircraft lately? Evidently the 146 carried the papers for it.... 146 carrying a 73 load, is it possible? Must have been light on?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Nov 2006, 17:47
Replies: 76
Views: 16,155
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

How do I vote for Gnadenburg!! It was a...

How do I vote for Gnadenburg!!

It was a simple question really. Now if I cannot get a free drink and salad lunch, I am a little upset.
The pax moreso when I join them in the cabin and spend half...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Oct 2006, 20:57
Replies: 10
Views: 2,927
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

I don't remember NJS guys ever having a pay rise...

I don't remember NJS guys ever having a pay rise apart from CPI. There wages have constantly been attacked though in recent history.

It kinda makes me wonder. In these 'hard' times for NJS what...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2006, 19:24
Replies: 23
Views: 3,484
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Peter Fanelli, I dont quite get where you are...

Peter Fanelli, I dont quite get where you are heading.
So you only wound up 3 1/2 turns instead of 4 1/2 so that the guage would look correct due to guage error?
Or you only wound up 3 1/2 due to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Nov 2004, 12:53
Replies: 40
Views: 7,362
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Hey Desert, I think I remember that one... Late...

Hey Desert, I think I remember that one...
Late 90's and close to Broken hill? I remember seeing the hole and projectile stopped by seat tracks, the aux in cab fuel tank was only a few inches...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Sep 2004, 14:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,946
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Barry, you were one of the best. What you did for...

Barry, you were one of the best. What you did for Aviation SA and especially your local area cannot be forgotten. I never worked for you but feel as I have. You will not be forgotten......
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jun 2004, 12:22
Replies: 24
Views: 4,865
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Interesting, I thought that the Fl 250 limit on...

Interesting, I thought that the Fl 250 limit on the M23/B190 etc types came about because at the time they were certified it was under SFAR23. The upper limit on the SFAR happens to be Fl250. ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th May 2004, 16:56
Replies: 299
Views: 113,143
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

I had thought your stories had finished some time...

I had thought your stories had finished some time ago on the Canada site.....
I was saddened by that.
My wife and I love reading the stories of your life. I think of my own recollections, am proud...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jan 2004, 14:34
Replies: 5
Views: 966
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

DVDA .... it's been too long since I've heard...

DVDA .... it's been too long since I've heard that term. Ahh the good old days!!:E
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Dec 2003, 18:04
Replies: 27
Views: 3,761
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Scary thing is that I agree with all posts here!...

Scary thing is that I agree with all posts here! Mr Dehavillanddriver I believe sums it up perfectly.
In essence, none of us want to be dangerous when we are at work. We all want to get home alive...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Dec 2003, 09:51
Replies: 27
Views: 3,761
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

In reality both Kaptin and Flyingfox's arguments...

In reality both Kaptin and Flyingfox's arguments actually occur, and everything inbetween.
I have worked for companies recently who expected you to work your duty as rostered. Their (i think)...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Dec 2003, 21:38
Replies: 9
Views: 1,358
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Staff CV is a farse, if you are not involved in...

Staff CV is a farse, if you are not involved in recruitment ask someone who is.
In the meantime, mate I would be happy to be your FO. Staff CV however through; it's setup will allow someone with low...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Dec 2003, 20:38
Replies: 0
Views: 1,293
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Air North

Rumour has it that Air North are courting O'Conners and Emu with the intention of hitting REX head on in SA. This if it were true would make the big Q a force to be reakoned with over there.

After...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Dec 2003, 20:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,158
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

It is pleasing to see change for the better. I...

It is pleasing to see change for the better.
I dont have any particular axe to grind with CASA. Yes I have had my run in's, luckily nothing of consequence. In fact I hold a healthy respect (or is it...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Dec 2003, 19:22
Replies: 1
Views: 729
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Dan, Good thought. I guess it all comes down to...

Dan,
Good thought. I guess it all comes down to deciding upon an 'acceptable level of safety'.
Personally I feel decidely uneasy in flight with the TCAS on the blink. It is of course fallible, I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Dec 2003, 08:11
Replies: 16
Views: 2,245
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Hi fella's, Does anyone have a web address or...

Hi fella's,
Does anyone have a web address or point of contact for Air Nelson? Cant find them...
Thanks in advance!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Dec 2003, 21:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,126
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

I could not dive that thing. Too much of a rev...

I could not dive that thing. Too much of a rev head!
I wonder what sort of G's or vacuum rating the seat and mounts are rated for.... Imagine falling behind in a drag... lets open her up a bit...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Nov 2003, 18:41
Replies: 5
Views: 959
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Well done! Always pleased to hear that people...

Well done!
Always pleased to hear that people get a better understanding of what we do.:ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Sep 2003, 13:26
Replies: 80
Views: 7,990
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

See and avoid should be the last line of defence...

See and avoid should be the last line of defence not the first.
I nearly found out in a big way not long ago. I saw the aircraft on the opposite direction track, I turned right as we are taught, the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jul 2003, 11:49
Replies: 22
Views: 2,551
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Adelaide Rwy 30 mid winter in mist/ground fog....

Adelaide Rwy 30 mid winter in mist/ground fog. Left Vasis showing 3 orange fly up, right 2 fly down.
Slightly offputting!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jun 2003, 21:58
Replies: 42
Views: 5,959
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

How, when and why?!! I would never condone it,...

How, when and why?!!
I would never condone it, but its gotta make you ask what sort of pressure this person was under?
A sad day for everyone....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jun 2003, 13:17
Replies: 8
Views: 1,542
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Legend has it that in the good old days a 727...

Legend has it that in the good old days a 727 freighter pulled up on the taxiway, the rear stairs lowered, and out jumped the FO who then took ted as hostage on a trip to Sydney.
He was released a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Mar 2003, 08:19
Replies: 103
Views: 12,378
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Apollo, I understand where you are coming from....

Apollo, I understand where you are coming from. Full time for those guys would make it easier. They would have a known income per week, sick leave etc etc.
The problem there is that they will...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2003, 21:12
Replies: 103
Views: 12,378
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Apollo, I understand where you are coming from....

Apollo, I understand where you are coming from. It may not be good enough for me to say 'well we all had to go through it' yet that is predominately the case.... unless we started OS. The best case...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Mar 2003, 10:25
Replies: 103
Views: 12,378
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Stick Pusher, good Q! I think the theory is the...

Stick Pusher, good Q!
I think the theory is the same as it always has, ie. Capt M23 full time, FO M23, (normally) first assignment with the company. Then progress to 441 Command or Bras/Dash FO slot...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Mar 2003, 15:05
Replies: 103
Views: 12,378
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Ok Ok, I concede! In a perfect world we would not...

Ok Ok, I concede! In a perfect world we would not be considered as we are now. WE WOULD EARN LOTS

Where did we go wrong? Where is horny different to the guy with 15 years experience with AN and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Mar 2003, 14:33
Replies: 103
Views: 12,378
Posted By SmallGlassofPort

Apollo, after much thought I believe that you in...

Apollo, after much thought I believe that you in your wisdom can save our sad sad deviate souls. After all you are the only one who seems to know better.
Which company do you in your knowledge...
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