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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2011, 09:11
Replies: 15
Views: 4,689
Posted By onthedials

Too right Cleared - you and Bentleg aren't the...

Too right Cleared - you and Bentleg aren't the only ones in no hurry to travel with them any more. Useful information here...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Dec 2009, 09:20
Replies: 29
Views: 5,848
Posted By onthedials

Turtle Wax - Wash n Wax white plastic bottle. Use...

Turtle Wax - Wash n Wax white plastic bottle. Use this to remove ALL the dirt and grime, then polish with a first class auto wax product such as Cherry Max.

Not CASA approved, so work that part...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th May 2009, 14:40
Replies: 31
Views: 3,824
Posted By onthedials

I have seen several instances of this problem on...

I have seen several instances of this problem on both KLN89B and KLN94. It can certainly be frustrating, especially in the rain and when you have other issues to consider.

You understand that the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Apr 2009, 13:12
Replies: 90
Views: 8,357
Posted By onthedials

Captain Leadsled’s contribution presents a number...

Captain Leadsled’s contribution presents a number of misunderstandings and it is hard to know where to start.

Let’s begin with his advice to Ozbusdriver about the C145 “chip”. There are a few...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2009, 09:51
Replies: 13
Views: 1,203
Posted By onthedials

South-West Air Charleville is the most friendly...

South-West Air Charleville is the most friendly and efficient GA stop in Australia. Highly recommended! Was there again myself last week. Two visiting English relatives travelling with me were most...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Apr 2009, 11:57
Replies: 90
Views: 8,357
Posted By onthedials

I can't make the connection about toys, sorry. ...

I can't make the connection about toys, sorry. The contributions of Frank A. look like a typical Pprune ruse anyway - so I don't intend to spend any more time on that aspect of the response.

The...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Apr 2009, 21:41
Replies: 90
Views: 8,357
Posted By onthedials

What you said before was incorrect; TSO certified...

What you said before was incorrect; TSO certified panel mount 1090ES ADS-B avionics are available at reasonable cost now. And your claim of "won't work in Australia below 5000" is not correct either....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Apr 2009, 09:34
Replies: 90
Views: 8,357
Posted By onthedials

Joker 10's must be taking his pseudonym too...

Joker 10's must be taking his pseudonym too seriously. Trig TT31 Class 1 Mode S panel mount datalink transponder, with support for extended squitter. US $1945 last time I looked from a major...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2009, 21:36
Replies: 34
Views: 4,906
Posted By onthedials

The Cooktown NDB in a strong sou'easter. Beacon...

The Cooktown NDB in a strong sou'easter. Beacon 4 miles from the runway and lots of altitude still to lose after passing.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jan 2009, 09:21
Replies: 86
Views: 23,194
Posted By onthedials

I'm with the good Doctor, Captain Claret and Maui...

I'm with the good Doctor, Captain Claret and Maui (at least I think that was who) - RM Williams are the go. Swallow your ego and buy the "Gardener" variety which come standard with a synthetic sole....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jan 2009, 07:18
Replies: 15
Views: 2,157
Posted By onthedials

The article should have been clearer about the...

The article should have been clearer about the concepts of integrity and accuracy. There is quite a bit of useful information in that article, so the reason for the bit about inaccuracies in non-TSO...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jan 2009, 08:51
Replies: 41
Views: 19,129
Posted By onthedials

I had a plane in a hangar that Tom was using,...

I had a plane in a hangar that Tom was using, near his Extra, some years ago.

We exchanged greetings, as all good aviators do, on many occasions.

One day I had my 10 (or 11 or 12?) year old son...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Dec 2008, 06:41
Replies: 32
Views: 2,369
Posted By onthedials

A little less than 20 years ago I was flying a...

A little less than 20 years ago I was flying a single with 2 passengers when the engine went quiet (crankshaft gear came undone) and became a glider. Got a mayday into Sydney Flight Service and a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Apr 2008, 07:02
Replies: 94
Views: 16,353
Posted By onthedials

Although I can think of several old aircraft with...

Although I can think of several old aircraft with fuel systems that are "uninterpretable", I think Werbil meant "uninterruptable"! (FAR 23.995 (g) (2) says that fuel valves must not be moved through...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Apr 2008, 10:01
Replies: 94
Views: 16,353
Posted By onthedials

Several previous posters have jumped to judgement...

Several previous posters have jumped to judgement within hours of this incident and before the facts have even been collected, let alone made public or analysed. As someone who had a 4-cylinder...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Mar 2008, 03:41
Replies: 21
Views: 2,759
Posted By onthedials

As a little fella in the early '60s, the bug got...

As a little fella in the early '60s, the bug got me too. You guys, (particularly MM & CW) have made me think a bit more about it.

I too love the FLYING part; the infinite vista of blue sky...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Mar 2008, 13:34
Replies: 21
Views: 2,759
Posted By onthedials

Senor Capitan Wal, I wouldn't get your kids...

Senor Capitan Wal,

I wouldn't get your kids too excited about non-commercial GA either. With the rarest of exceptions, it is a complete disaster. Just have a look at the sales of light GA...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Sep 2007, 10:54
Replies: 214
Views: 23,365
Posted By onthedials

And UAT IN won't be much use if the JCP succeeds,...

And UAT IN won't be much use if the JCP succeeds, will it?

I for one support the comments of Dr Hall. Are there any Australian pilots who do not want an enroute surveillance system that is highly...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Sep 2007, 11:48
Replies: 214
Views: 23,365
Posted By onthedials

What is the basis for your claims about the...

What is the basis for your claims about the 1090ES capabilities of these products? Do you have definitive information from the manufacturers?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2007, 22:08
Replies: 92
Views: 11,588
Posted By onthedials

Ozbusdriver, (as nicely as I can say it) - No. ...

Ozbusdriver, (as nicely as I can say it) - No. TIS and TIS-B are unrelated to UAT. TIS uses the mode S radar data uplink capability to send traffic information from the ground station. TIS-B uses...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Apr 2007, 21:40
Replies: 92
Views: 11,588
Posted By onthedials

Ozbusdriver, Your comment: "UAT came before...

Ozbusdriver,
Your comment:
"UAT came before ADS-B. The yanks are able to utilise UAT to re-transmit radar data, as well as a good swag of met data. We do not have the luxury of blanket MSSR...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Apr 2007, 09:01
Replies: 92
Views: 11,588
Posted By onthedials

GaryGnu, thanks very much. That's very helpful -...

GaryGnu, thanks very much. That's very helpful - and most encouraging. Like so many things AsA does (at least from where I sit), there is clearly a professional, measured and responsible approach...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Apr 2007, 22:27
Replies: 92
Views: 11,588
Posted By onthedials

I wonder if ATC systems can operate without a...

I wonder if ATC systems can operate without a Mode A 4096 code (or pseudo code for Mode S) to associate a target with flight details. Does anyone know if that happens now (anywhere)? Presumably the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Mar 2007, 03:12
Replies: 92
Views: 11,588
Posted By onthedials

I should have explained more clearly. "…...

I should have explained more clearly.

"… is there any doubt about 1090ES as the international standard?? …"

Yes, unfortunately. The FAA has selected UAT for low level ADS-B in US airspace...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2007, 11:53
Replies: 92
Views: 11,588
Posted By onthedials

Leadsled, thanks for the caution. I should take...

Leadsled, thanks for the caution. I should take a dose of my own medicine. I am not entirely familiar with the "top end of town". I wondered how those units got on the list! To your list of GA...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Mar 2007, 23:40
Replies: 92
Views: 11,588
Posted By onthedials

Much as I agree with what I think are Quokka’s...

Much as I agree with what I think are Quokka’s sentiments, I must pick him/her up on the comment that ADS-B 1090ES is not GPS.

Only TSO-C145/146-compliant GPS receivers will be permitted in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Mar 2007, 09:55
Replies: 25
Views: 4,270
Posted By onthedials

Although nothing specific about the specs of the...

Although nothing specific about the specs of the GTX33ES appears to be available, Garmin's published information about the GTX 33 offers some clues.
The GTX 33 is a remote mount (not panel mount)...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Nov 2006, 05:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,440
Posted By onthedials

I agree too that the bitumen is probably...

I agree too that the bitumen is probably unnecessary unless he is somewhere where it rains a lot and all weather operations are required. Regarding the length, I also suggest considering who else...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd May 2006, 11:24
Replies: 9
Views: 3,847
Posted By onthedials

QSK is spot-on. All that advice is good. ...

QSK is spot-on. All that advice is good.

I fly IFR, privately, almost every week, but stick to the CIR currency to the maximum possible extent and keep all the endorsements current by practice....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd May 2006, 05:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,637
Posted By onthedials

Sunfish, losing your Dad is a really sad time and...

Sunfish, losing your Dad is a really sad time and I hope you and those close to you bear up all right. You are very wise to follow your own mind and give yourself some time to get over it. Unless...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Sep 2005, 11:28
Replies: 25
Views: 4,892
Posted By onthedials

In a new Cessna 182, there's no choice any more. ...

In a new Cessna 182, there's no choice any more. Even though the type certificate showed both, the 2-blade prop finished in production very soon after the 3-blade became available and they were soon...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Sep 2005, 11:47
Replies: 25
Views: 4,892
Posted By onthedials

Performance is just part of the story. A smooth...

Performance is just part of the story. A smooth running engine brings additional satisfaction and probably lower costs over the life of the aeroplane associated with gyros, avionics and such.

A...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st May 2005, 12:45
Replies: 11
Views: 6,622
Posted By onthedials

All this talk about "equivalent" ratings bothers...

All this talk about "equivalent" ratings bothers me much. They are not; that is why the two ratings have separate CAOs. See CAO 40.2.1 and compare it with 40.2.3. They are very separate ratings,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2005, 20:06
Replies: 20
Views: 13,559
Posted By onthedials

The Cessna 182S (the first variant of the "new"...

The Cessna 182S (the first variant of the "new" Cessna 182) which I fly (naturally aspirated, IO-540, 3-blade Mac prop) routinely gets 137 KTAS at 9 or 10,000 feet with 2270 rpm and 19.5-20 inches...
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