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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Apr 2007, 13:46
Replies: 45
Views: 9,741
Posted By Skin-Friction

Gorn Valid Point Answer: the...

Gorn



Valid Point

Answer: the money

I always wanted to fly for the freedom it gives - like in the poem "break the surly bonds" and all that
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Apr 2007, 10:33
Replies: 45
Views: 9,741
Posted By Skin-Friction

An eternal discussion point! I've heard...

An eternal discussion point!

I've heard before on this forum that the Virgin-Blue hold file numbers are in the thousands.

Does anyone out there have the latest oil on hold file numbers at the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jun 2004, 12:38
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By Skin-Friction

S*nstate employment policy?

Whilst travelling the sunny skies of Queensland of late, I have noticed that our Premier regional carrier has employed quite a few "chicks" to fly their aircraft.

Last week in particular, I was...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Apr 2004, 10:43
Replies: 16
Views: 1,273
Posted By Skin-Friction

Paint roller cleaner

Takeonme

There is an inexpensive roller cleaner that you can purchase at the same place you bought your roller.

It is a metal O shape with a handle attached. The diameter of the O is just a mm...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Apr 2004, 10:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,894
Posted By Skin-Friction

Hear! Hear!

I agree with the above sentiments. I used to chew my fingernails to the quick whilst reading some of the accident reports in the old ASDs. They were great reading! Now one has to wade through the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2004, 13:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,243
Posted By Skin-Friction

Doesn't sound like its that conducive to a good...

Doesn't sound like its that conducive to a good marriage - you're married to Richard instead!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2004, 10:59
Replies: 48
Views: 11,107
Posted By Skin-Friction

121.5

As an IFR pilot I used always to monitor 121.5 on com 2 (guard, as we call it) and area on com 1, except when entering/leaving CTAFs/MBZs.

Now, however in an effort to keep track of VFR aircraft,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Mar 2004, 01:33
Replies: 23
Views: 4,773
Posted By Skin-Friction

Broome DAS - Chew on this and choke Smith

So sayeth the Auditor of the Broome DAS - CSIRO. There doesn't seem to be many things sacred in Australia anymore, but the methodology and trustworthyness of CSIRO is surely one of them. When CSIRO...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Nov 2003, 19:26
Replies: 11
Views: 1,708
Posted By Skin-Friction

Eastern

Dear Mr Jarse

I completed my Stage 1 sucessfully and was called in for stage 2.

My interview, according to the nice guys in your? company was good, but the sim ride a little ordinary (dam...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Nov 2003, 19:03
Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
Posted By Skin-Friction

Mike (I love Dick) Smith

Bush Pelican et al

Don't you love the way that this Mike Smith is filmed flying the Navajo with his eyes 100% out of the cockpit showing what a good vegemite he is by keeping a good lookout.

I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Oct 2003, 20:33
Replies: 57
Views: 17,041
Posted By Skin-Friction

Arthur's Scrap-Machines

I'm buying into this subject because, well let's face it, it is cathartic to have a whinge! - but also, I've got to look at these god-forsaken scrap heaps every other day, and I'll tell you, it's not...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Sep 2003, 21:41
Replies: 80
Views: 7,894
Posted By Skin-Friction

2B1 - Pull your head out - its dark in there!

Sorry mate, but I don't buy this one, it is a bigotted and unjustified remark. There are many reasons for GA going down the tube, mostly relating to costs.





Well I can tell you fella that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Sep 2003, 19:51
Replies: 7
Views: 2,097
Posted By Skin-Friction

Qantas Boeing in Emergency Landing

Anyone know what this one's about?

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/07/1062901937810.html
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Sep 2003, 18:57
Replies: 80
Views: 7,894
Posted By Skin-Friction

WE DON'T WANT F'ING NAS YOU DICK!!!

Manwell

The biggest problem with the *rick is that he seems to be a megalomaniac who for some god only knows reason, won't listen to the Australian aviation community. That goes for Pilots,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Sep 2003, 18:21
Replies: 48
Views: 8,849
Posted By Skin-Friction

K.I.S.S!! AGREED!!!

Vyse is calc prior to T/O. Dec spd varies for RWY lgth & Evironment
Takeoff will be on RWY ...
At 600 ft Turn L/R to intercept the ... radial on climb ... ft

Decision Speed is x kts

Failure...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Sep 2003, 14:53
Replies: 47
Views: 7,461
Posted By Skin-Friction

Dick Head change

Under the NAS, MBZ's which are currently promulgated at busy airports and which cost nothing and promote safety hugely, will be taken from us - What a completely stupid idea!

Obviously the issue...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Aug 2003, 21:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,543
Posted By Skin-Friction

Dick the *rick

The oil that I hear about this man if true is very damning. How much is he tied up with the initiation of the ridiculous NAS that very few of my comrades want, and along the way, a certain minister...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Jun 2003, 20:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,455
Posted By Skin-Friction

Bandeirantes Ahoy?

Hi Everyone!

I am seeking out any Bandeirantes that may be lying dormant or for sale in the South East Asian region. Are there many around?
I would have thought they'd be a popular machine in...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Jun 2003, 20:00
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By Skin-Friction

Any Bandeirantes Around?

Hey you chums in the dark continent!

Anyone know of any Bandeirantes for sale, or even just Bandeirantes sitting around doing nothing?

Also, could anyone tell me how to find out what aircraft...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Jun 2003, 19:51
Replies: 2
Views: 595
Posted By Skin-Friction

SE Q Jobs

Go Ahead maflsc, Im interested!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Apr 2003, 14:42
Replies: 14
Views: 1,580
Posted By Skin-Friction

Thanx Torres, Chuckles and all for your replies....

Thanx Torres, Chuckles and all for your replies. Sounds like you had some great times in these aircraft. Have a happy and safe Easter!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Apr 2003, 14:37
Replies: 14
Views: 1,580
Posted By Skin-Friction

Thanx Chuck. EGPWS aside (Its a big...

Thanx Chuck. EGPWS aside (Its a big consideration) you mention 19 seats. From my calcs 19 seats at an av pax wt of 84 kg leaves you with 1 1/2 hrs of fuel total - before the bags go on! I'm...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Apr 2003, 21:00
Replies: 14
Views: 1,580
Posted By Skin-Friction

Bandits

Thanks Torres, though I was not trying to make the comparison. Perhaps you could call the c400/pa31 "even more venerable" if you like (all aluminium GA aircraft are "venerable" these days)! What I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Apr 2003, 21:46
Replies: 14
Views: 1,580
Posted By Skin-Friction

Grrr Bandits - all the fashion?

Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante. I was wondering if any of you truly knowledgable types out there could take me through the pros and the cons of using this venerable aircraft type with a view to making...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Mar 2003, 12:55
Replies: 14
Views: 1,509
Posted By Skin-Friction

Eastern St 2

I've done that one. What you have to watch is the speed of the stupid sim. It's ## fast. In most cat B pistons you never have to watch your max missed app speed - but in this you do! Don't worry...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Mar 2003, 13:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,152
Posted By Skin-Friction

Thumbs up moving to uk

VH-ABC don't forget to take your camera. You never know what damn revelation you'll see in your home country of Wales!
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