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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Nov 2023, 11:16
Replies: 44
Views: 12,496
Posted By zlin77

Noise, noise & noise...

The Sydney Curfew Restrictions don't make sense, I used to operate Beech Queenairs there 24 hours a day in the NSW Air Ambulance, their flyover noise level at 5,000" is supposed to be louder than a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Nov 2023, 11:25
Replies: 9
Views: 2,562
Posted By zlin77

Angel When John joined East-West Airlines about 1983 I...

When John joined East-West Airlines about 1983 I had the pleasure doing his training in the NSW Air Ambulance, to go from a multi-crew 707 operation to single pilot G.A. position was no mean feat,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th May 2023, 06:38
Replies: 32
Views: 14,129
Posted By zlin77

Saw a 717 on the ramp at RJCC (CTS New Chitose...

Saw a 717 on the ramp at RJCC (CTS New Chitose Airport) in Japan on Saturday, I assume being ferried to new owners.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd May 2023, 12:36
Replies: 38
Views: 5,470
Posted By zlin77

Ansett-ANA Australia when they introduced the...

Ansett-ANA Australia when they introduced the DC-6B with Ex-Braniff Aircraft retained with minor changes the Braniff livery, I think it was used on other types including the Convair 340 and Electra.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2023, 18:25
Replies: 140
Views: 36,058
Posted By zlin77

I recall reading many years ago in a U.S....

I recall reading many years ago in a U.S. aviation magazine that the fly-over noise of a Queen Air at 5,000 ft. exceeded that of a B707! When the N.S.W. Govt. used Queen Airs as the Air Ambulance...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Dec 2022, 21:50
Replies: 107
Views: 14,482
Posted By zlin77

PORT/STARBOARD RED/GREEN in the BN2

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Forum: Tech Log
7th Sep 2022, 21:13
Replies: 21
Views: 5,547
Posted By zlin77

Flying between NZAA-RKSI a small deviation ( less...

Flying between NZAA-RKSI a small deviation ( less than one mile) around a developing CB near Noumea had Brisbane ATC send a CPDLC message, "Report back on track", Big brother is watching you!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2022, 22:21
Replies: 58
Views: 22,252
Posted By zlin77

If using a SIM in Australia and a New Zealand...

If using a SIM in Australia and a New Zealand Flight Examiner, make sure the SIM is approved by the NZCAA.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Oct 2021, 23:11
Replies: 232
Views: 60,804
Posted By zlin77

Enjoyed the F28-4000, delightfully light ailerons...

Enjoyed the F28-4000, delightfully light ailerons in a Transport Category Aeroplane, next type was the Bae146, totally unimpressed!
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Sep 2021, 11:44
Replies: 264
Views: 99,706
Posted By zlin77

What happens if Left/Right seat PF has a subtle...

What happens if Left/Right seat PF has a subtle incapacitation while their cohort is in crew rest?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Sep 2021, 12:22
Replies: 92
Views: 36,115
Posted By zlin77

Maybe some perspective..

After obtaining my CPL in August 1973 there were no jobs, in those pre-internet days I would go to the Sydney GPO where they had a collection of telephone directories from all over...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Aug 2021, 11:16
Replies: 271
Views: 58,965
Posted By zlin77

As an Aussie working overseas, I have an interest...

As an Aussie working overseas, I have an interest in the availability of flights home....it's funny how they are nearly non-existent until Mid-November, then suddenly about the 19th. there is plenty...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jul 2021, 10:13
Replies: 441
Views: 91,381
Posted By zlin77

AZ at 8:30 am, 1:30 am next day high temps 39.9,...

AZ at 8:30 am, 1:30 am next day high temps 39.9, aches in all muscles, felt as though a truck had hit me, some Panadol and all OK by 10:00am, a little tired for the rest of the day, second shot @ 9.5...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jun 2021, 01:22
Replies: 140
Views: 36,058
Posted By zlin77

Remember reading in Business & Commercial...

Remember reading in Business & Commercial Aviation over 30 years ago that the flyover noise level of a Queenair at 5,000' was louder than a 707 at the same altitude..! Was loud enough on the inside...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Feb 2021, 10:36
Replies: 36
Views: 11,703
Posted By zlin77

I can remember flying in a Trident from LHR-EDI...

I can remember flying in a Trident from LHR-EDI in about 1975/6 the forward rows in economy were facing each other...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jan 2021, 20:08
Replies: 43
Views: 20,373
Posted By zlin77

Do we know what the Chinese already have there?...

Do we know what the Chinese already have there? They seem very adept at making/creating islands in The South China Sea and quickly establishing military air bases!
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
23rd Dec 2020, 21:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,516
Posted By zlin77

Not a new problem, search "AERO TOXIC"....going...

Not a new problem, search "AERO TOXIC"....going back 30 years when I flew the Bae 146 it was an everyday event, also reported on 757s and other types using The Garret (Allied Signal) 150M APU, 146...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Oct 2020, 11:57
Replies: 9
Views: 3,714
Posted By zlin77

I met Paul in Rocky in 1974 ,he was then working...

I met Paul in Rocky in 1974 ,he was then working for a REG 203 operation flying Cessna 402s, Nation Air if my memory is correct, servicing Emerald, Blackwater and other destinations, the two other...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Aug 2020, 21:49
Replies: 21
Views: 11,102
Posted By zlin77

Was an order for Continental Airlines but never...

Was an order for Continental Airlines but never delivered, taken up by Ansett Australia until their collapse, had a very spacious 2-2-1 Business Class, 25 seats and I think 185 Economy for a capacity...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Aug 2020, 11:37
Replies: 16
Views: 5,194
Posted By zlin77

I assume that most NNC are written by...

I assume that most NNC are written by pilots/engineers then vetted by lawyers to make sure that it will stand up in court during the enquiry/inquest, to eliminate any doubt they might insert a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jul 2020, 00:49
Replies: 87
Views: 29,604
Posted By zlin77

Reported on BBC World News this morning, complete...

Reported on BBC World News this morning, complete with screen shots of Flight Tracker/Radar with the logo, with a global viewing audience of millions I assume it was a pretty good bang for an...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st May 2020, 12:57
Replies: 9
Views: 2,340
Posted By zlin77

Liferafts? .... Ditching Certificate?

Liferafts? .... Ditching Certificate?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2020, 07:42
Replies: 39
Views: 16,662
Posted By zlin77

A family member travelled BNE-SYD on the 14th....

A family member travelled BNE-SYD on the 14th. with Qantas on a 737, all middle seats empty in an attempt at "social distancing"..!
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2020, 03:07
Replies: 264
Views: 362,864
Posted By zlin77

Regarding 737 fuselage breaking up..

I doubt if many other current airliners would have fared much better, would an A320 still be substantially intact after a similar "rough landing"?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Dec 2019, 14:38
Replies: 12
Views: 9,195
Posted By zlin77

Duct leak at 400' after takeoff, ACM...

Duct leak at 400' after takeoff, ACM shutdowns...dumped 80,000 Kg of fuel, correct procedures for the problems, just follow SOPs...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Dec 2019, 12:48
Replies: 159
Views: 58,422
Posted By zlin77

Nearly 4 years flying them in Australia (300...

Nearly 4 years flying them in Australia (300 series), comfortable flight deck with good lighting, abysmal performance in ISA+15-20, max altitude about FL230 Cairns-Brisbane, very forgiving...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Aug 2019, 14:00
Replies: 14
Views: 3,603
Posted By zlin77

I used QANTAS and their 767 SIM in Sydney to...

I used QANTAS and their 767 SIM in Sydney to carry out a renewal about 11 years ago, it was just a matter of contacting them, working out a date/time, they provide a F/O to fill the other seat, cost...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jul 2019, 12:17
Replies: 35
Views: 9,719
Posted By zlin77

My memories on G-AWNF,...

My memories on G-AWNF, LHR-FRA-ROM-BAH-BKK-HKG-SYD circa 1976, about 36 hours total trip time, my lasting memory is the cabin cleaning during transits, FRA was a back-pack vacuum cleaner with...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jul 2019, 11:05
Replies: 22
Views: 11,095
Posted By zlin77

Used MAX Autobrake reguarly into VABB on the 777...

Used MAX Autobrake reguarly into VABB on the 777 during Monsoon Season, why?..It looks better on the accident report (crew used all available means of retardation)..!!
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jun 2019, 09:22
Replies: 7
Views: 11,187
Posted By zlin77

Toxic Air..

Nothing like a good dose of Mobil Jet 2 laden with TCP to enhance the flight...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jun 2019, 21:47
Replies: 16
Views: 9,126
Posted By zlin77

Future prospects...

Perhaps the most important thing to consider is, "where will I be in 5-10-15-20 years from now, time to the left seat, job stability & security etc?" We don't have a crystal ball to help us...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th May 2019, 02:55
Replies: 39
Views: 29,011
Posted By zlin77

Fate is the hunter..

I was on a business trip in The USA at that time, a family emergency occurred and I had to return home to Australia, the company that I worked for offered to fly me from Ohio in the company...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Aug 2018, 07:22
Replies: 8
Views: 1,776
Posted By zlin77

If my memory is correct they were in Wickham...

If my memory is correct they were in Wickham Terrace in the city when I visited them (DCA) in 1973, just reinventing the wheel I guess..!
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jun 2018, 09:48
Replies: 20
Views: 4,942
Posted By zlin77

Whatever happened to LDW ( Lookout Da Window)...

Whatever happened to LDW ( Lookout Da Window) approaches? Are todays pilots incapable of flying a visual pattern/approach without a map page full of lines/circles, have we forgotten about 3 times...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Apr 2018, 11:47
Replies: 0
Views: 1,604
Posted By zlin77

CAE Simulator positions Korea...

CAE are advertising through an agency for SIM SFIs/SFEs for positions in Korea, pay rates are USD $650/session for SFEs, $600/session for SFIs...they say Business Class travel to & from, per-diem is...
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