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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Oct 2023, 22:10
Replies: 127
Views: 45,029
Posted By Manwell

Sorry, but it doesn't disturb. The title says it...

Sorry, but it doesn't disturb. The title says it all "Another disaster averted". Why anyone would think it disturbing is a reflection of their own thinking, rather than the event.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Feb 2023, 21:10
Replies: 17
Views: 16,309
Posted By Manwell

Good summary Homesick, but there's one small flaw...

Good summary Homesick, but there's one small flaw underlying it. All think they know how to fly, but very few can do anything more than drive an aircraft through the air. That would explain the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jul 2021, 01:36
Replies: 17
Views: 4,902
Posted By Manwell

I can believe they'd offer this level of safety...

I can believe they'd offer this level of safety material, but I've seen their offerings over 35 years, and there's a definite method in their madness.

Whenever trying to make sense of something...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2021, 04:24
Replies: 82
Views: 16,029
Posted By Manwell

No, as opposed to the boss, Nutloose. Remember...

No, as opposed to the boss, Nutloose. Remember what the R in RAF, RN, and RA stands for? Technically speaking, she isn't their paid head, but some associated corporate entity would bank the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jun 2021, 09:20
Replies: 10
Views: 2,868
Posted By Manwell

You could call it a cult, or a religion in the...

You could call it a cult, or a religion in the literal definition of the word. Re-lig-ion means to repeat - to bind - the action of. The action of binding repeatedly to a doctrine, which is also...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jun 2021, 05:50
Replies: 10
Views: 2,868
Posted By Manwell

Glad to hear that you think "belief" is not the...

Glad to hear that you think "belief" is not the issue, but ironically, that's precisely the issue.
Over a career beginning in 1985 I've been fortunate enough to witness the changes that have taken...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2020, 07:33
Replies: 42
Views: 14,122
Posted By Manwell

It's good to see Dick telling us about this, and...

It's good to see Dick telling us about this, and disappointing to see the reaction by some. Edmund Burke said, "All it takes for evil to flourish is for men of good will to do nothing". The state...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jul 2020, 09:55
Replies: 57
Views: 17,589
Posted By Manwell

I know what you mean about old sayings...

I know what you mean about old sayings finestkind, but regarding man's inhumanity to man, there is a method in the madness that makes it all good, surprisingly. I would both disagree and agree with...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jul 2020, 07:25
Replies: 57
Views: 17,589
Posted By Manwell

Since you suggested it, I will Section28. Your...

Since you suggested it, I will Section28. Your comment referred to the question about the meaning of life, to which you offered a link to a wiki page about split personality disorder. On the...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jul 2020, 05:57
Replies: 76
Views: 14,572
Posted By Manwell

The short answer is the meaning of life twisted. ...

The short answer is the meaning of life twisted. What would be the purpose of life without the opportunity to transcend our human failings and perform far better than any machine?
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2020, 05:50
Replies: 21
Views: 3,213
Posted By Manwell

Not from memory BPF. It happened at about 20'...

Not from memory BPF. It happened at about 20' and it had been operating smoothly at full power up to that point which indicates a sudden failure. If it ran rough right after start that would...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2020, 05:41
Replies: 39
Views: 7,906
Posted By Manwell

Donald wouldn't call the shots at this level...

Donald wouldn't call the shots at this level WingNut. Way above his pay grade. Just because he's got the title of President doesn't mean he has supreme control.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2020, 03:06
Replies: 21
Views: 3,213
Posted By Manwell

That sounds the most likely problem army. ...

That sounds the most likely problem army. Similar dropped valve happened just after takeoff at Hoxton Park in a Tomahawk, but in that situation I just dumped the nose and chopped power to land on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2020, 08:52
Replies: 40
Views: 12,576
Posted By Manwell

Rod, the whole point of discussion is to test our...

Rod, the whole point of discussion is to test our thinking, and what you are choosing to call emotional, are responses that question what you've presented as fact. The fact is that most do NOT know...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2020, 08:46
Replies: 40
Views: 12,576
Posted By Manwell

Right about the same time the first wireless...

Right about the same time the first wireless broadcasts were made around the world apparently.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2020, 08:41
Replies: 57
Views: 17,589
Posted By Manwell

I'm curious why you'd suggest that S28-BE. I...

I'm curious why you'd suggest that S28-BE. I have a mate who calls himself IS-BE, are you two related?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2020, 08:35
Replies: 57
Views: 17,589
Posted By Manwell

Neither alone, and a bit of both is the short...

Neither alone, and a bit of both is the short answer layman.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2020, 08:31
Replies: 57
Views: 17,589
Posted By Manwell

That's probably the most prescient explanation...

That's probably the most prescient explanation for the meaning of life I've ever heard layman. Thanks to Blueskymine for getting that ball rolling. I also acknowledge the sincere contributions of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jun 2020, 08:34
Replies: 40
Views: 12,576
Posted By Manwell

When someone says "There's not much of a doubt...

When someone says "There's not much of a doubt about it" that's when I think. Have you bothered to check? Seriously. At one stage there wasn't much of a doubt about the earth being flat, smokes...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jun 2020, 04:50
Replies: 19
Views: 4,948
Posted By Manwell

I sure thought it was nonsense too when I first...

I sure thought it was nonsense too when I first started looking into it, but I can assure you it makes perfect sense of what's happening in reality.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jun 2020, 04:47
Replies: 19
Views: 4,948
Posted By Manwell

Cats aren't required to be registered yet, but...

Cats aren't required to be registered yet, but they will be eventually.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jun 2020, 05:19
Replies: 19
Views: 4,948
Posted By Manwell

That figure is most likely hypothecated by Govt...

That figure is most likely hypothecated by Govt at birth when our parents sign our birth certificate, which is then registered as a human resource that is used as collateral for "public" debt. Like...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jun 2020, 08:29
Replies: 57
Views: 17,589
Posted By Manwell

Grrr Hallelujah airdualbleedfault! I knew there...

Hallelujah airdualbleedfault! I knew there would be intelligent life on this forum! How are things in your world lately? They seem to be going to hell in a handbasket by all accounts, and most of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jun 2020, 02:28
Replies: 57
Views: 17,589
Posted By Manwell

It's easier to say what I didn't contribute tail...

It's easier to say what I didn't contribute tail wheel, childish gossip. I was hoping there'd be some pilots here who would enjoy a mature discussion, but it seems they left too.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jun 2020, 09:40
Replies: 57
Views: 17,589
Posted By Manwell

I did suggest having a man to man conversation...

I did suggest having a man to man conversation oz. That's one way to separate the men from the boys.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jun 2020, 06:11
Replies: 57
Views: 17,589
Posted By Manwell

Angel Reasoned discussion anyone?

It's been a long time since visiting Prune, but as far as a brief glance shows, things haven't changed much.

About 35 years ago I pulled the pin and made a last ditch attempt to join the RAAF...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Aug 2019, 08:13
Replies: 24
Tax
Views: 14,174
Posted By Manwell

Good question Googlebug. Why indeed. Why would...

Good question Googlebug. Why indeed. Why would any taxpayer feel it's appropriate to pay taxes for services they neither need, nor want? Let's consider them for a moment - free health - the...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Aug 2019, 04:30
Replies: 146
Views: 103,525
Posted By Manwell

This is what is commonly called a con. Anyone...

This is what is commonly called a con. Anyone in the know can hand around press releases saying any damn thing, but that doesn't make it true. You'd have to verify every element of the story to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Aug 2019, 04:07
Replies: 2,996
Views: 1,306,591
Posted By Manwell

That was Donald Rumsfeld, but he didn't say there...

That was Donald Rumsfeld, but he didn't say there are no "knowns". He actually said, "There are known knowns;there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Aug 2019, 01:03
Replies: 2,996
Views: 1,306,591
Posted By Manwell

glenb, I empathise with you, but as a local...

glenb, I empathise with you, but as a local federal member told me, "The problem's too big for anyone to solve." He's right. The system designed to protect us has been turned against us, and it is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Aug 2019, 00:48
Replies: 2,996
Views: 1,306,591
Posted By Manwell

Legal appeals and approaching the media aren't...

Legal appeals and approaching the media aren't what they used to be, but you're right - the aviation community has to band together otherwise we'll all end up in the same situation. Divide and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Aug 2019, 07:56
Replies: 10
Views: 9,498
Posted By Manwell

I can't imagine his method Sunfish. Unless it...

I can't imagine his method Sunfish. Unless it requires being so filthy rich and connected that you can literally get away with murder.
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2019, 05:00
Replies: 9
Views: 3,109
Posted By Manwell

Mick, since 5G bands are either above or below...

Mick, since 5G bands are either above or below weather radar, and it's not recommended to stand in front of one in operation, do you know anything about the potential health effects of 5G at either...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Aug 2019, 04:53
Replies: 104
Views: 87,022
Posted By Manwell

Sometime around 1990 is when I heard it, and I...

Sometime around 1990 is when I heard it, and I don't know exactly when it happened, but must have been after BA introduced B747's. I heard this in Australia, and since it happened in the UK, it...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Aug 2019, 04:48
Replies: 104
Views: 87,022
Posted By Manwell

No Airbubba and others. I heard this back before...

No Airbubba and others. I heard this back before computers existed and well before our current obsession with links to authoritative references so we don't have to think for ourselves. There is...
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