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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd May 2024, 18:26
Replies: 15
Views: 1,503
Posted By Runaway Gun

Unless that means 20kts, with the odd Lull at 10.

Unless that means 20kts, with the odd Lull at 10.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
31st Mar 2024, 05:22
Replies: 62
Views: 23,330
Posted By Runaway Gun

A few thought on go-rounds

From John Deakin, discussing the dangers of full power low speed go-rounds in higher performance aircraft.

Avweb link (https://www.avweb.com/features/pelicans-perch-87-killer-go-arounds/)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2024, 20:08
Replies: 65
Views: 33,200
Posted By Runaway Gun

Confusing the Prop with the Mixture control, on...

Confusing the Prop with the Mixture control, on the ground?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Mar 2024, 05:33
Replies: 38
Views: 3,392
Posted By Runaway Gun

In my crusty old opinion, students are spending...

In my crusty old opinion, students are spending more time 'heads in' looking at colourful displays, ADSB outputs, moving maps etc, programming autopilots and GPS's.
Sure, I'm jealous of the newer...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Mar 2024, 07:39
Replies: 26
Views: 2,856
Posted By Runaway Gun

CCTV cameras in flying school aircraft

I see a Flying School are fitting CCTV cameras in the cockpit, on a trial basis.



I wonder if students or instructors can refuse the use?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2024, 23:12
Replies: 20
Views: 4,303
Posted By Runaway Gun

Calling the enemy rude names will be outlawed as...

Calling the enemy rude names will be outlawed as well- but will probably be our strongest attack.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2024, 02:04
Replies: 46
Views: 6,180
Posted By Runaway Gun

Tattooing Left and Right on the relevant pilot...

Tattooing Left and Right on the relevant pilot hands could save money by not using marked flying gloves.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Feb 2024, 23:02
Replies: 147
Views: 53,977
Posted By Runaway Gun

During all of my hypoxia chamber runs, despite...

During all of my hypoxia chamber runs, despite expecting it, I never once decided it was time to mask up. Despite being told to - and I have no memory of that.
Once I even tried to stop the doctor...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jan 2024, 19:48
Replies: 142
Views: 34,042
Posted By Runaway Gun

Relying an airspeed to indicate a stall is a...

Relying an airspeed to indicate a stall is a major flaw. A tight turn and unbalanced flight can also result in an unrecoverable stall - regardless of a Groundspeed indication.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2024, 03:07
Replies: 75
Views: 20,759
Posted By Runaway Gun

And now a Houthi spokesperson claims they downed...

And now a Houthi spokesperson claims they downed an F-22.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Dec 2023, 08:59
Replies: 259
Views: 81,000
Posted By Runaway Gun

As you say, training is required. Just saying...

As you say, training is required. Just saying column fully forward and opposite rudder, is very generalised. It doesn’t include the checklist items of throttle to idle, ailerons neutral, rudder full...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Dec 2023, 09:44
Replies: 117
Views: 37,586
Posted By Runaway Gun

I believe that his recovery and disposal of the...

I believe that his recovery and disposal of the wreckage was his main offence. Destroying of evidence. Literally threw parts of it into various airport trash cans.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Dec 2023, 10:22
Replies: 117
Views: 37,586
Posted By Runaway Gun

Imagine his instructor…

“Say, nice wallet! What’s with all the go-pros, and the parachute?”
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Dec 2023, 02:43
Replies: 235
Views: 36,634
Posted By Runaway Gun

Rockwell Commander 114 is an example of a ‘Both’...

Rockwell Commander 114 is an example of a ‘Both’ fuel selector.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Oct 2023, 11:58
Replies: 259
Views: 81,000
Posted By Runaway Gun

No. Without pilot input, especially full back...

No. Without pilot input, especially full back stick, the aircraft is not even going to stall, let alone spin.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2023, 07:42
Replies: 19
Views: 4,348
Posted By Runaway Gun

I expect a stiff beating as punishment.

I expect a stiff beating as punishment.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2023, 08:48
Replies: 84
Views: 32,596
Posted By Runaway Gun

MB339 speeds

From my rusty memory, standard MB339 speeds were around the following:

Rotate 100-110 kts
Turnback 250-280kts (onto a cross runway)
Climb 250kts
Glide Base/Final 150kts
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2023, 10:57
Replies: 107
Views: 44,903
Posted By Runaway Gun

At 9:50 on the interview, the PNF states that the...

At 9:50 on the interview, the PNF states that the afterburner was out, the engine wound back to idle, essentially zero thrust.
That airplane stayed in the air as long as it could, and there was no...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Sep 2023, 20:24
Replies: 365
Views: 54,481
Posted By Runaway Gun

Lack of Xwind technique?

What is the Angle of Bank limit for the above aircraft, during landing?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jun 2023, 18:42
Replies: 23
Views: 6,647
Posted By Runaway Gun

"The ATSB will investigate the forced landing of...

"The ATSB will investigate the forced landing of a Cessna 310 aircraft on the highway south-east of Derby on Tuesday afternoon following a reported double engine failure," he said.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jun 2023, 22:37
Replies: 57
Views: 16,046
Posted By Runaway Gun

I thought they were downsizing

After waiting a few months about a job I applied for with them, I was then told “due to a recent review of our business operational needs this role is no longer required and recruitment for this...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2023, 18:08
Replies: 24
Views: 6,327
Posted By Runaway Gun

Contractually speaking, UP TO 50% can mean less...

Contractually speaking, UP TO 50% can mean less than 1%.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2023, 01:18
Replies: 97
Views: 29,397
Posted By Runaway Gun

I understand your point. Personally I was...

I understand your point. Personally I was influenced to join the RAF from a very young age by watching formation demonstration teams on the TV. Luckily I was old enough to understand that most...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2023, 21:09
Replies: 10
Views: 3,335
Posted By Runaway Gun

I do hope the crew wear reflective vests on the...

I do hope the crew wear reflective vests on the flightline.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2023, 03:01
Replies: 97
Views: 29,397
Posted By Runaway Gun

I’d have thought to get the Reds displaying more...

I’d have thought to get the Reds displaying more to increase interest in young’uns to join the RAF.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2023, 08:25
Replies: 11
Views: 3,024
Posted By Runaway Gun

Was the pilot granted a step down descent profile?

Was the pilot granted a step down descent profile?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd May 2023, 12:10
Replies: 141
Views: 35,922
Posted By Runaway Gun

Just how do you know even who to ask before you...

Just how do you know even who to ask before you get into the industry?

Glossy magazine articles promoting becoming an airline pilot, due to the upcoming shortage, are surrounded by advertisements....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th May 2023, 08:58
Replies: 20
Views: 4,574
Posted By Runaway Gun

When this is made as a movie, everyone will say...

When this is made as a movie, everyone will say it’s too far fetched.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2023, 06:47
Replies: 25
Views: 7,372
Posted By Runaway Gun

I wonder if a German company might be leasing...

I wonder if a German company might be leasing them for an RAF Pilot Training contract?
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2023, 07:03
Replies: 60
Views: 13,287
Posted By Runaway Gun

Electrical failures, Loss of Thrust, Engine Fires...

Electrical failures, Loss of Thrust, Engine Fires and Cockpit fires might all come under the one boldface drill !!!!
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Apr 2023, 10:23
Replies: 25
Views: 7,605
Posted By Runaway Gun

Awesomely handled. If I was flying I probably...

Awesomely handled. If I was flying I probably would have done things differently too, and not handled it as well as the pilot did.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2023, 10:03
Replies: 41
Views: 6,566
Posted By Runaway Gun

CASA would need even more staff to man the dobber...

CASA would need even more staff to man the dobber call centre hotlines. Can’t subcontract it out as every operator would require English ICAO level 6.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Apr 2023, 08:42
Replies: 29
Views: 8,775
Posted By Runaway Gun

No, but the pilot and pax are.

No, but the pilot and pax are.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Mar 2023, 17:10
Replies: 12
Views: 2,287
Posted By Runaway Gun

DJPIL’s definition is correct. An actual...

DJPIL’s definition is correct. An actual numerical distance is not defined- it’s about the technique used.

“In Company” is simply a term used to fly in formation, when you don’t have a rating. If...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Mar 2023, 23:23
Replies: 110
Views: 41,471
Posted By Runaway Gun

Will anyone be charged with operating a Private...

Will anyone be charged with operating a Private cost sharing flight with too many seats?
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