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Search: Posts Made By: HardCorePawn
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Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2015, 22:08
Replies: 318
Views: 241,252
Posted By HardCorePawn

Wait what? So what exactly is this RAIM...

Wait what? So what exactly is this RAIM prediction feature that the local airways services outfit provides on it's web based flight planning/NOTAM service all about then? Or for that matter, the RAIM...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Jan 2015, 05:33
Replies: 65
Views: 59,999
Posted By HardCorePawn

The TV show was made by a UK based production...

The TV show was made by a UK based production company, (originally) for the UK TV market... So they focused on UK pilots...

The vast majority of air crew are, at the current time, South African or...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
17th Jan 2015, 20:23
Replies: 780
Views: 499,780
Posted By HardCorePawn

Are you sure that a HKIC is required for for all...

Are you sure that a HKIC is required for for all programs? I found the following on the CX website (http://jobsatcathaypacific.com/cadetpilots/whats-involved.php) which suggests that the AE and TT...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Jan 2015, 22:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,323
Posted By HardCorePawn

Good to know there are still operators who still...

Good to know there are still operators who still value flight crew and are not trying to treat them as a revenue stream... You are to be commended sir. :ok:

Sad that there are so many aviators who...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Dec 2014, 23:34
Replies: 19
Views: 4,430
Posted By HardCorePawn

Try 61.37 (i): For reference, 61.39...

Try 61.37 (i):



For reference, 61.39 relates to BFRs...

So, as I read it, if you haven't had a "current" BFR for 5 years... You need to resit law...

Ie. complete BFR -> 2 years -> BFR...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Dec 2014, 02:25
Replies: 3
Views: 2,599
Posted By HardCorePawn

My understanding is that you cannot convert to a...

My understanding is that you cannot convert to a CPL directly... Rather, you can get an FAA PPL issued, and then have to do the CPL knowledge test and flight test (aka checkride) etc.

There is a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Oct 2014, 05:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,265
Posted By HardCorePawn

The joys of flying overseas on a validation... ...

The joys of flying overseas on a validation...

It requires your "mother licence" (and associated medical and ratings etc) to remain "current"... Otherwise the validation is no longer valid...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Aug 2014, 05:25
Replies: 29
Views: 13,511
Posted By HardCorePawn

The "training bond" is USD$2500... Not exactly...

The "training bond" is USD$2500... Not exactly hefty in the grand scheme of getting a CPL/MEIR...

It comes with about 5-10 hours in a sim... And around 3 hours dual in an aircraft... And all the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jul 2014, 13:46
Replies: 37
Views: 6,347
Posted By HardCorePawn

I assume you're talking about the cyan "bug" on...

I assume you're talking about the cyan "bug" on the torque gauge... That is the "cruise torque bug" (as per Garmin G1000 pilots guide for Cessna Caravan...

It "represents the recommended cruise...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Jul 2012, 09:37
Replies: 1,373
Views: 869,104
Posted By HardCorePawn

*cough* free uk vpn *cough*...

*cough* free uk vpn *cough* (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=free+uk+vpn) :oh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jul 2011, 09:56
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,374,256
Posted By HardCorePawn

It's been that way for a while for me... ...

It's been that way for a while for me...

Currently the latest post is on Page 429 of 432??!? :confused:

Clicking the "next page" button or the Page 432 link just brings me back to the top of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jul 2011, 11:07
Replies: 47
Views: 26,053
Posted By HardCorePawn

Once tried the old Bose X... was comfortable and...

Once tried the old Bose X... was comfortable and light... noise cancelling was decent... just the price that scared me... :eek:

Eventually got a pair of Zulu's... best money I've ever spent......
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jul 2011, 07:15
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,374,256
Posted By HardCorePawn

Happily enough, the aircraft has been coated with...

Happily enough, the aircraft has been coated with some teflon thing that helps make cleaning easier... just add water and the bugs tend to slide off relatively easy, as long as you don't leave them...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jul 2011, 20:58
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,374,256
Posted By HardCorePawn

Think I now have a true appreciation for why they...

Think I now have a true appreciation for why they call 'em BugSmashers™

Before:
http://iforce.co.nz/i/b0ikc3zv.pad.jpg (http://www.iforce.co.nz/View.aspx?i=b0ikc3zv.pad.jpg)

7.4 hours later:...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jun 2011, 11:57
Replies: 69
Views: 18,242
Posted By HardCorePawn

More from the motherland... Glider: XXX...

More from the motherland...

Glider: XXX Radar, Operating overhead YYY, just wondering if there is any traffic in the vicinity?
Radar: One contact, unknown type, 2 miles west, slow moving, 3000'...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2011, 08:55
Replies: 322
Views: 44,266
Posted By HardCorePawn

Concerned that Big Brother might be watching??...

Concerned that Big Brother might be watching?? How about anyone with an internet connection... :suspect:

FlightTracker - Flight tracker for aircraft transmitting ADS-B...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2011, 08:22
Replies: 69
Views: 18,242
Posted By HardCorePawn

Having a holiday in UK... heard this on the radio...

Having a holiday in UK... heard this on the radio the other day...

ATC: Alpha Bravo Charlie, Traffic at your 2 o'clock, 1 mile, same level, crossing right to left, believed to be a "pointy jet"...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jun 2011, 23:06
Replies: 44
Views: 7,095
Posted By HardCorePawn

The FAQ's page for the FO Programme...

The FAQ's page for the FO Programme (http://www.aviationinstitute.co.nz/index.php/school-of-flight/first-officer-programme/faq-s/) has the following (slightly edited to keep the post tidy):
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2010, 19:20
Replies: 31
Views: 5,809
Posted By HardCorePawn

Login to PEMET (http://www.pemet.co.nz) A...

Login to PEMET (http://www.pemet.co.nz)

A pretty good training tool as well... as it shows the original METAR/TAF and the decode...

This service would appear to have the "blessing" of MetFlight...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Aug 2009, 01:45
Replies: 11
Views: 8,007
Posted By HardCorePawn

FYI, the "correct" answers are: Coke,...

FYI, the "correct" answers are:

Coke, Holden, All Blacks, Boeing, Cherokee... :E
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Aug 2009, 01:37
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,374,256
Posted By HardCorePawn

Whats the latest "guesstimate" from the airport...

Whats the latest "guesstimate" from the airport company on when the parallel rwy will be opened? :rolleyes:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jul 2009, 03:38
Replies: 101
Views: 12,447
Posted By HardCorePawn

It would appear that his CPL/MEIR was indeed...

It would appear that his CPL/MEIR was indeed completed elsewhere...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jul 2009, 23:17
Replies: 101
Views: 12,447
Posted By HardCorePawn

Not good news :( Pilot of missing Cessna...

Not good news :(

Pilot of missing Cessna confirmed dead | NATIONAL News (http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/pilot-missing-cessna-confirmed-dead-2860801)

Condolences to family and friends...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jul 2009, 22:34
Replies: 56
Views: 4,672
Posted By HardCorePawn

A potato chup? No thanks, I only eat plinktin......

A potato chup? No thanks, I only eat plinktin... :}
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jul 2009, 23:48
Replies: 26
Views: 3,543
Posted By HardCorePawn

Well... I was going to say that after...

Well... I was going to say that after proof-reading my post, it sounds entirely too logical to actually be implemented by any government :oh:

But of course they came up with the student loan...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jul 2009, 23:55
Replies: 26
Views: 3,543
Posted By HardCorePawn

Over this side of the ditch... after the initial...

Over this side of the ditch... after the initial "goldrush" on Student Loans and CPL courses left a lot of 'wannabes' with massive loans, half completed licenses/diplomas and whinging parents... they...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2009, 01:49
Replies: 26
Views: 3,543
Posted By HardCorePawn

Eh?? I thought they were the same thing!! :} ...

Eh?? I thought they were the same thing!! :}

Maybe I haven't been at it long enough for the fun to wear off ;)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2009, 01:26
Replies: 21
Views: 2,111
Posted By HardCorePawn

The list of NMIT Associated Aviation Providers: ...

The list of NMIT Associated Aviation Providers:

Associated Aviation Providers - NMIT (http://www.nmit.ac.nz/schools/aviation/aviationpilottraining/associatedaviationproviders.aspx)

Other than...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jul 2009, 22:14
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,374,256
Posted By HardCorePawn

Judging by the look (and the names of the pics...

Judging by the look (and the names of the pics :8)... its a Cirrus SR-20 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirrus_SR20)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jul 2009, 22:07
Replies: 40
Views: 9,199
Posted By HardCorePawn

followed by todays story...

followed by todays story (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10583122):




Not too sure about the "bus" comment either :oh: Maybe he should enrol in Marketing 101...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2009, 22:09
Replies: 111
Views: 15,994
Posted By HardCorePawn

You forgot DeathStar... :E I think you...

You forgot DeathStar... :E



I think you seem to be forgetting that in AU, QF are purposely giving business to Jet*.... I don't see AirNZ doing the same thing here
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jul 2009, 22:39
Replies: 9
Views: 1,218
Posted By HardCorePawn

I did this not so long ago... note: I am based in...

I did this not so long ago... note: I am based in NZ.

Basically I filled out the Foreign License Validation form, giving appropriate details and type-ratings etc, ticked the box that says I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jul 2009, 00:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,415
Posted By HardCorePawn

Heh... I just had a quick look at the form and...

Heh... I just had a quick look at the form and the very first thing mentioned is:

"Fit and Proper determinations can only be made at the time of application for an aviation document or nomination...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2009, 01:56
Replies: 11
Views: 1,415
Posted By HardCorePawn

Don't know anybody personally that has failed to...

Don't know anybody personally that has failed to get one issued. But then again, I don't know anybody with a DUI who has applied.

As for your options, the short answer is that No fit and proper =...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jun 2009, 23:43
Replies: 3
Views: 2,237
Posted By HardCorePawn

Aeroplane laser-light culprit named

From Stuff: Aeroplane laser-light culprit named (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/2493522/Aeroplane-laser-light-culprit-named)




and the response from said fellow on another forum I...
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