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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2020, 07:16
Replies: 1,350
Views: 588,539
Posted By VH-VIN

Has it been discounted that the trim was moved to...

Has it been discounted that the trim was moved to that position during the flight? With a disking prop on one side that could have easily been the case. Its the most common killer in the King Air.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Dec 2020, 01:35
Replies: 93
Views: 20,207
Posted By VH-VIN

Talking You are right there, only in Aussie would anyone...

You are right there, only in Aussie would anyone even consider thinking about the above let alone talk about it for hours!!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd May 2020, 02:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,995
Posted By VH-VIN

Yep, been there, I do half chopper and half fixed...

Yep, been there, I do half chopper and half fixed wing now with a bit of everything on both, no time to get bored!!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd May 2020, 18:49
Replies: 9
Views: 1,995
Posted By VH-VIN

After 1000 hours you are bored with flying fixed...

After 1000 hours you are bored with flying fixed wing? After 30 years I still don't get bored!!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2019, 00:30
Replies: 160
Views: 92,017
Posted By VH-VIN

Glad I don't fly in Aussie anymore then!!!

Glad I don't fly in Aussie anymore then!!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jul 2019, 19:33
Replies: 160
Views: 92,017
Posted By VH-VIN

Same is happing in NZ, I don't know how you...

Same is happing in NZ, I don't know how you airline guys keep sane!!! I suppose you just do what you have to and try not to think of madness of it all. I am sure in other 20 years it will come right...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2016, 02:10
Replies: 2
Views: 3,886
Posted By VH-VIN

Origin grounded?

See Origin have been on the ground the last week, they have an Airwork Metro doing the flying, anyone know what the story is?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Sep 2015, 19:31
Replies: 94
Views: 65,983
Posted By VH-VIN

Maybe because the ones with the hours can't pass...

Maybe because the ones with the hours can't pass the Online psychometric testing!!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th May 2014, 10:23
Replies: 79
Views: 39,327
Posted By VH-VIN

Sad day for everyone up there, it was at least 12...

Sad day for everyone up there, it was at least 12 years ago when we finished the Timor operation and decided to get an Aussie AOC and stay up there, seemed a good idea at the time!
I am sure there...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Apr 2014, 18:47
Replies: 58
Views: 22,252
Posted By VH-VIN

Just to clear up one point, you cannot do an ATPL...

Just to clear up one point, you cannot do an ATPL flight test with an examiner other than one from CAA unless you work for a company that has an approved examiner and ATPL flight testing on their 119...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Feb 2014, 16:12
Replies: 8
Views: 2,042
Posted By VH-VIN

The Caravan flight manual does not explain how to...

The Caravan flight manual does not explain how to do a correct forced landing with the prop feathered. most operators and Pilots I have flown with over the years do not either. If you do it like the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Aug 2012, 07:06
Replies: 56
Views: 10,692
Posted By VH-VIN

Super Cecil you are right there. Tail wheel...

Super Cecil you are right there. Tail wheel flying is not that hard, watch where you are going is the big thing I recon.
Like you say a 206/182 will take off shorter than a 185. So will a light 172...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Aug 2012, 18:46
Replies: 56
Views: 10,692
Posted By VH-VIN

Tail wheels are fun but you need big wheels to...

Tail wheels are fun but you need big wheels to really make the most of it!!!

Piper Pacer Water Action - YouTube
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jul 2012, 18:31
Replies: 8
Views: 3,414
Posted By VH-VIN

If you want to get an 208 Endorsement (Aussie) no...

If you want to get an 208 Endorsement (Aussie) no BGT needed, if you want to do a type rating (NZ) BGT needed.
Bit of advice, dont do the rating usless you have a job to go to, We take on 208...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Apr 2012, 06:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,284
Posted By VH-VIN

Good news, you do not have to redo your exams,...

Good news, you do not have to redo your exams, just a renewal required, Think about doing a GPS rating as NDB not required and we dont use them any more in this country, well most people dont.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2012, 16:25
Replies: 17
Views: 2,691
Posted By VH-VIN

A Couple of things you forgot, putting systems in...

A Couple of things you forgot, putting systems in place to ensure, implementing procedures and ensuring, and of course while doing this going forward.
Give it time, it will do the full circle when...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jul 2011, 08:19
Replies: 82
Views: 17,137
Posted By VH-VIN

They will get plenty of keen pilots apply as...

They will get plenty of keen pilots apply as always. Even happy to pay for the rating as well I am sure.
These same pilots will grizzle like hell when they have been there a year just like everyone...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Oct 2010, 00:27
Replies: 100
Views: 23,517
Posted By VH-VIN

thats correct, IFR is the only way to go if you...

thats correct, IFR is the only way to go if you can, would a company know the difference?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Oct 2010, 22:05
Replies: 100
Views: 23,517
Posted By VH-VIN

Why would you be safer in a 402 or PA31?. Engine...

Why would you be safer in a 402 or PA31?. Engine failures in singles dont often kill you but they do in poor performace twins.
Most accidents in singles are not the engine stopping anyway.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Oct 2010, 16:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,992
Posted By VH-VIN

That was always going happen, history repeats!!!

That was always going happen, history repeats!!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Oct 2010, 07:23
Replies: 81
Views: 9,660
Posted By VH-VIN

Why are you guys getting so upset?, this company...

Why are you guys getting so upset?, this company is doing what all the others do including Pac Blue , jet connent and jet star. At the end of the day dont blame the companies, blame us Pilots, we are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jul 2010, 04:14
Replies: 63
Views: 10,866
Posted By VH-VIN

NZ GA 135 has had no fatal accidents in the last...

NZ GA 135 has had no fatal accidents in the last 5 and a half years, thats not a bad record I recon. Training on the other hand has had a bad run. What do you think that is telling us? I do find...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jul 2010, 07:21
Replies: 63
Views: 10,866
Posted By VH-VIN

I agree there is a place for them but not every...

I agree there is a place for them but not every time. It is often safer to work in with other traffic either joining straight in or down wind. This should taught as well but doesnt seem to be the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jul 2010, 03:05
Replies: 63
Views: 10,866
Posted By VH-VIN

Were they doing overhead rejoins?, We need to get...

Were they doing overhead rejoins?, We need to get rid of the idea that all student pilots approach an airfield this way, Its not in the CAA rules, its not what happens in the real world I think our...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jul 2010, 04:28
Replies: 10
Views: 3,840
Posted By VH-VIN

fly it to the place of landing but touch down at...

fly it to the place of landing but touch down at the correct speed, this part is not taught in training these days, just to 500 feet then go around, the last few hundred feet is the important bit,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jul 2010, 09:50
Replies: 50
Views: 7,226
Posted By VH-VIN

If we have pilots flying low level up a valley...

If we have pilots flying low level up a valley reading a map..... talk about the blind leading the blind. As someone who does allot of mountain flying training with our well trainied CPLs I can see...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2010, 18:29
Replies: 466
Views: 132,023
Posted By VH-VIN

Dont know about a braz but a B1900, F 406 and...

Dont know about a braz but a B1900, F 406 and B200 if you bring one power lever back to flight idle at V1 you will lose control and crash, and it will happen very fast!! At v2 you might be able to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Feb 2010, 21:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,159
Posted By VH-VIN

Wild Pilot, email me [email protected] and will...

Wild Pilot, email me [email protected] and will give you a few ideas!!!

And yes you can land national parks in NZ, not all but many places.

www.avskills.com
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2010, 16:56
Replies: 9
Views: 2,244
Posted By VH-VIN

I have passed the airline interview, all I have...

I have passed the airline interview, all I have to do now is pay for my rating and training and I have the job, We have done a great job of devaluing our profession, let’s not grizzle when conditions...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Nov 2009, 15:27
Replies: 16
Views: 1,982
Posted By VH-VIN

In NZ you must be a multi instructor for check...

In NZ you must be a multi instructor for check and training in an airline, in Aust you dont have to be. I bit strange but so are most of the CASA ways of doing things!!!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Oct 2009, 21:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,654
Posted By VH-VIN

very sad, used to be our GP in Taihape

very sad, used to be our GP in Taihape
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Sep 2009, 00:33
Replies: 27
Views: 9,740
Posted By VH-VIN

[QUOTE hacked and a pacer no more.......... ] ...

[QUOTE hacked and a pacer no more.......... ]

Conflict alert, I think you need to take some responsibility for the way she is now!!!!!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Sep 2009, 08:08
Replies: 27
Views: 9,740
Posted By VH-VIN

small wheels are the route of all evil!!!!!!!

small wheels are the route of all evil!!!!!!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Sep 2009, 21:40
Replies: 27
Views: 9,740
Posted By VH-VIN

never lock your brakes on the water, not in these...

never lock your brakes on the water, not in these anyway. The wheels do not rotate on the water anyway. Only ever on the water to land and take off so speed is about 40 knots max reducing to 20, if...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Sep 2009, 18:20
Replies: 27
Views: 9,740
Posted By VH-VIN

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photo...

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/3/9/9/1581993.jpgIf you raely want to go places what you need is one of these!!!
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