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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Dec 2016, 03:16
Replies: 26
Views: 10,518
Posted By Leatherdog

Poor Visibility

I have no inside knowledge or opinion on this specific event, however forward vision in the Boeing 737 isn't anywhere near industry standard. Having just transferred to the B737, its just one of the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jul 2015, 09:27
Replies: 12
Views: 3,825
Posted By Leatherdog

This little nugget seems to be worded poorly....

This little nugget seems to be worded poorly. Over the last week, I've heard countless crew asking for clarification.

C225/15 REVIEW C224/15
ILS/DME 'ICB' 109.5 RWY 35 NOT AVBL
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Mar 2014, 08:24
Replies: 6
Views: 4,087
Posted By Leatherdog

Not Tgerair Australia, but good news...

Not Tgerair Australia, but good news for.......Singapore.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Oct 2012, 22:51
Replies: 17
Views: 4,026
Posted By Leatherdog

I find myself in the airlines now and looking...

I find myself in the airlines now and looking back at my stepping stones, the single biggest error I made was leaving a job before securing a new one. I ended up out of work for 12 months, not...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jul 2012, 06:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,741
Posted By Leatherdog

It'll be as directed by the second best Air...

It'll be as directed by the second best Air Traffic Control system....in the World!:}:}:ugh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Feb 2012, 09:25
Replies: 14
Views: 2,693
Posted By Leatherdog

It's a subtle attempt to stop the silly punters...

It's a subtle attempt to stop the silly punters pressing the call bell by accident during the takeoff run. It's funny to watch people look up, aim at the call bell, then swerve to the light button.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Aug 2011, 00:38
Replies: 228
Views: 49,744
Posted By Leatherdog

VOTE 1. Hot high for CEO. Seriously though,...

VOTE 1. Hot high for CEO.

Seriously though, the board must be blind if they cannot see this kind of reform is required. Perhaps this is the problem, cannot see the forest for the trees are in the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jul 2011, 07:49
Replies: 9
Views: 1,739
Posted By Leatherdog

That's bound to end well. Best get an ASA...

That's bound to end well.

Best get an ASA commitie going to procrastinate over it for 3 years.

L'Dog.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th May 2011, 23:15
Replies: 106
Views: 64,971
Posted By Leatherdog

That'll end well:sad:

That'll end well:sad:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Feb 2011, 02:39
Replies: 53
Views: 17,169
Posted By Leatherdog

What leather (Pleather) Jacket??:E:E:E:E

What leather (Pleather) Jacket??:E:E:E:E
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Sep 2010, 21:47
Replies: 18
Views: 2,646
Posted By Leatherdog

I just thought I had upset someone, and been...

I just thought I had upset someone, and been banned:eek:

Glad to here it's not just me...I'm seldom naughty.:)

L'Dog.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jul 2010, 00:14
Replies: 28
Views: 3,786
Posted By Leatherdog

:ugh:AUSTRALIA:ugh:

:ugh:AUSTRALIA:ugh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Apr 2010, 01:04
Replies: 45
Views: 9,790
Posted By Leatherdog

I remember loosing the suction pump on 210 one...

I remember loosing the suction pump on 210 one night around top of climb between Port Hedland and Broome. The hardest thing, was once I discovered the failure, was trying NOT to look at the HSI, and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2010, 09:16
Replies: 466
Views: 132,698
Posted By Leatherdog

Watch out guys, the media wolves are 'hunting' on...

Watch out guys, the media wolves are 'hunting' on this forum for someone to speculate on the accident.

I suggest any contact attempt from anyone from the media be left well ALONE.

Stay Safe
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2010, 04:53
Replies: 466
Views: 132,698
Posted By Leatherdog

My sincere condolence's to the families and the...

My sincere condolence's to the families and the greater pilot/aviation community of the NT for the unnecessary loss of life.:{

I hope that this brings the need for full flight simulator's to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jan 2010, 04:34
Replies: 85
Views: 16,448
Posted By Leatherdog

FDG135 You assume it's lack of...

FDG135



You assume it's lack of knowledge, but rather lack of understanding and respect, on your behalf. The point was that the Metro is quite a good example of an aircraft that needs good IF...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jan 2010, 22:16
Replies: 85
Views: 16,448
Posted By Leatherdog

Tee Emm I realise that in GA that IF time...

Tee Emm

I realise that in GA that IF time really only happens in IMC. In fact I remember being criticised for having less than 1% of my total experience logged as IF. There just isn't enough...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jan 2010, 01:44
Replies: 14
Views: 4,690
Posted By Leatherdog

For information... A B300 is a B200 airframe...

For information...

A B300 is a B200 airframe with the engines from a B350; ie, same take-off weight as a B200. Interestingly, A B200 Endorsement covers the B300, but not the B350.

A B350 has a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Nov 2009, 05:05
Replies: 29
Views: 7,959
Posted By Leatherdog

Absolute rubbish journalism

Absolute rubbish journalism
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Nov 2009, 02:28
Replies: 35
Views: 6,195
Posted By Leatherdog

Re: Virgin taxi speeds, not sure for the 73, but...

Re: Virgin taxi speeds, not sure for the 73, but the E-jet used to have quite restrictive taxi speed limitations, which recently became recommendations. (Wet turning - 5 knots)
However the nose...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Oct 2009, 21:57
Replies: 50
Views: 7,353
Posted By Leatherdog

As usual, people with no idea shooting their...

As usual, people with no idea shooting their mouth off about things they know F*@k all about. Creates a lot of doubt over the ALAEA's professionalism.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Sep 2009, 04:55
Replies: 56
Views: 8,076
Posted By Leatherdog

I agree with Chief Wiggam. In my...

I agree with Chief Wiggam.

In my experience, the guys who seemed to be blindly following LNAV/VNAV are within 12 months of their line training, but they tend to be very interested in applying...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Aug 2009, 07:16
Replies: 261
Views: 74,397
Posted By Leatherdog

After near 20 years spending time at airports, it...

After near 20 years spending time at airports, it has only recently that I have 're-discovered the beauty of the tail dragger. Of all the cessna's the 180/185 have been the more commonly familar...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2009, 22:58
Replies: 35
Views: 3,556
Posted By Leatherdog

My first rule of conduct for an NDB approach was...

My first rule of conduct for an NDB approach was to turn the rotating beacon OFF! That seemed the take the 'tick' out of the needles movements.


I did love the Old Tennant Creek Approach, I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Feb 2009, 21:34
Replies: 20
Views: 2,339
Posted By Leatherdog

Looks like a multi cross-bred 'Twin Otter',...

Looks like a multi cross-bred 'Twin Otter', 'Islander', 'Nomad'. :}

Good to see people keeping the heritage alive.:ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th May 2008, 08:48
Replies: 1
Views: 482
Posted By Leatherdog

Motorbike parking @ Tulla

Looking to take the bike into work, but I'd rather not leave it out in the elements at the staff parking lot.

Has anybody seen a parking zone/area for motorbikes @ Tullamarine? In true pilot form,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th May 2006, 22:12
Replies: 11
Views: 1,548
Posted By Leatherdog

I used to work for an aeromedical supplier who...

I used to work for an aeromedical supplier who tried to bash the constant rate profile out of me. The local senior base pilot did the C&T and tought one should get visual as soon as possible so the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2006, 03:59
Replies: 35
Views: 3,522
Posted By Leatherdog

Question QF 744 doing circle work over Penty?

I live in Greensborough just north of the Penty Locator (Melbourne) and at 1345 EST I couldn't not notice a QF 744 with a large amount of flap and its gear extended doing visual orbits at round...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Sep 2004, 06:17
Replies: 18
Views: 1,483
Posted By Leatherdog

Northern Chique To have a chardiogram is to...

Northern Chique

To have a chardiogram is to have an ultrasound machine monitor and record your hearts function. It looks for holes' in the heart in babies and children.

As for grown ups, It...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Sep 2004, 10:17
Replies: 18
Views: 1,483
Posted By Leatherdog

EPIRB My employer covers it as we have...

EPIRB


My employer covers it as we have DAME's on staff.

Your cardiogram is the bit that pushed the price up. A normal medical should be $90.00 plus the consult fees the quack figures is fare....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Mar 2004, 11:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,567
Posted By Leatherdog

The Counter I used to work for Pearl. The...

The Counter

I used to work for Pearl. The company is a very secure company for people looking for a longer term employment. Their pay and conditions are above the standard and if you get the nod...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Mar 2004, 14:14
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By Leatherdog

Thumbs up Titan tips

Thanks 404 Titan.... I guess that you'd be the person to ask. We have two titans, one with the crew door and one without. I'm glad that both do have aircon's. The wet season isn't too classy without...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Mar 2004, 14:18
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By Leatherdog

Titan Tips

G'day there

I am about to be trained and checked on a Titan. It's been about five years since I've flown a piston twin and the closest aircraft to a titan in my log book is a C402c.

I have been...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Nov 2003, 18:30
Replies: 124
Views: 11,143
Posted By Leatherdog

I have tried to maintain an open mind regarding...

I have tried to maintain an open mind regarding the NAS, however I believe I have found two possible solutions.

1

An enormus MBZ/CTAF that covers the entire country including 200 nm out to sea...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Sep 2003, 09:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,475
Posted By Leatherdog

Thankyou both for your help. It should keep me...

Thankyou both for your help. It should keep me occopied on the longer flights about Oz.

Cheers

Leatherdog.:ok:
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