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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Sep 2005, 03:48
Replies: 25
Views: 4,927
Posted By Whiskey226

The number of blades you put on the thing depends...

The number of blades you put on the thing depends on a few factors, including engine HP, physical restraints etc. Generally the fewer blades you can get away with the better, as pushing all that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Sep 2005, 01:19
Replies: 34
Views: 4,971
Posted By Whiskey226

turbantime, that's what his secretary is for... ...

turbantime, that's what his secretary is for...

In effect we're in charge of way more than just the number of lives in the back - we do fly over densely populated cities regularly, no? Remember...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2005, 05:17
Replies: 17
Views: 5,069
Posted By Whiskey226

Are those aircraft reinforced in any way? I just...

Are those aircraft reinforced in any way? I just can't comprehend how they don't get smashed up into tiny little bits and strewn all over the country side...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Aug 2005, 14:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,976
Posted By Whiskey226

From these photos its clear this plane could well...

From these photos its clear this plane could well take the "flying forehead" title from the B1900...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Aug 2005, 12:56
Replies: 78
Views: 12,398
Posted By Whiskey226

SR-71 Blackbird - The Sled

SR-71 Blackbird - The Sled
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Aug 2005, 12:33
Replies: 24
Views: 5,027
Posted By Whiskey226

Sheesh! Is this the recommended x-wind landing...

Sheesh!
Is this the recommended x-wind landing technique? They didn't seem to make any attempt to kick 'em straight - perhaps this was a test of sideways loads on the gear?
I've seen similar x-wind...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Aug 2005, 12:12
Replies: 15
Views: 1,611
Posted By Whiskey226

Well it just landed then... Perhaps a Ben Folds...

Well it just landed then...
Perhaps a Ben Folds song would be apt!

"So come pick me up, I've landed"
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Aug 2005, 13:49
Replies: 26
Views: 5,916
Posted By Whiskey226

I can say first hand that the beer price index...

I can say first hand that the beer price index works perfectly. When I was doing PJE, beers from the DZ were free, and I was paid accordingly... :hmm:
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2005, 06:42
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,579,014
Posted By Whiskey226

Thumbs up Cheers Peach, sorry to hear you didn't get...

Cheers Peach, sorry to hear you didn't get through straight away, but persistance is the key, right? I got knocked back firt time outright. This time they didn't seem to care about that...
Here's...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2005, 05:33
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,579,014
Posted By Whiskey226

Just a quick Q for you, Peachy. After passing...

Just a quick Q for you, Peachy.
After passing all the interviews/tests and being recommended for the FSP, how long did they take to get back to you regarding start dates for FSP? It's been around a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th May 2005, 08:17
Replies: 22
Views: 3,815
Posted By Whiskey226

mmm... Watched it last night - they covered the...

mmm... Watched it last night - they covered the Mont Blanc tunnel fire. Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a winner!

Quote: The cars wouldn't start, as EXPERTS discovered they needed oxygen for their...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Apr 2005, 05:25
Replies: 0
Views: 669
Posted By Whiskey226

New DAPs

Received an invitation today to check out the proposed new design for ASA DAPs. They've changed the layout a bit, I think its easier to read, esp. the idiot proof missed approach instructions....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Apr 2005, 09:07
Replies: 53
Views: 6,638
Posted By Whiskey226

mmm... Oh the wit! Saw an absolute load of...

mmm... Oh the wit!

Saw an absolute load of cr@p driving around in the territory, more rust than body, wheel alignment out so far it looked like a B52 in a crosswind and blowing just as much smoke....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Apr 2005, 06:32
Replies: 28
Views: 5,327
Posted By Whiskey226

Supply and demand... To contrast, I work...

Supply and demand...

To contrast, I work with skydivers. Granted, they have to pay their way to 500 jumps to get a tandem endorsement. But they are scarce as hen's teeth these days, and earn in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jan 2005, 23:32
Replies: 94
Views: 16,860
Posted By Whiskey226

Hate to complain, but...

Bless them they're keeping "recreational aviation" alive, but don't you just hate excessively "aviationised" talk when you're just trying to sort out something simple!!!

"XYZ confirm you are south...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jan 2005, 22:31
Replies: 18
Views: 3,953
Posted By Whiskey226

"reality" television

hehe, well my excuse for watching is I worked on set for a couple of weeks...
Anyway, just had to laugh when I saw them all depart for Perth in a 206, which turned into a caravan sometime between...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Nov 2004, 00:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,041
Posted By Whiskey226

Not trying to ruffle any feathers here, but is...

Not trying to ruffle any feathers here, but is the ADS-B system any more reliable/accurate?
I haven't heard any feedback from the trial but would be interested if anybody has.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Nov 2004, 23:43
Replies: 19
Views: 2,380
Posted By Whiskey226

Hey Currawong, Didn't even start on aero...

Hey Currawong,
Didn't even start on aero engines! I'm all for having a bit of this-century technology put into dedicated aero engines, been watching the development of the new diesels and turbines...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Nov 2004, 01:13
Replies: 15
Views: 2,210
Posted By Whiskey226

The only way I've found of getting up there is to...

The only way I've found of getting up there is to

a) Work for the airline
AND
b) Have your ASIC on you
AND
c) hope the crew agrees to your childish request!:O

Having said that, I try at...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Nov 2004, 01:08
Replies: 11
Views: 1,030
Posted By Whiskey226

Thanks for the thoughts guys, much appreciated. ...

Thanks for the thoughts guys, much appreciated.
The question started burning in my mind when I was ferrying a 182 with a poxy engine back for maintenance. Funny how on these flights you start to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Nov 2004, 00:41
Replies: 19
Views: 2,380
Posted By Whiskey226

I read in a kitbuild magazine recently an article...

I read in a kitbuild magazine recently an article about some crazed speed demon putting a chev LS1 into an RV6, with outstanding effect - he had to throttle the thing way back in the cruise to avoid...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Nov 2004, 23:35
Replies: 11
Views: 1,030
Posted By Whiskey226

A Question About Drag

Back in the good 'ol days of ppl training, I seem to recall an instructor saying that in an engine failure situation, the glide can be extended by gaining as much height as possible straight after...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Oct 2004, 01:55
Replies: 59
Views: 9,492
Posted By Whiskey226

Well not quite bush pilot, but you know you're...

Well not quite bush pilot,
but you know you're a JUMP pilot when...

...You don't know the BEW or MTOW of your aircraft but that's never bothered you
...You can be on the ground from F120 in less...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Sep 2004, 07:38
Replies: 38
Views: 3,746
Posted By Whiskey226

Well, call me uneducated, call me stupid, call me...

Well, call me uneducated, call me stupid, call me a bag of lima beans.
All reminds me of a quote...

Pilots don't have to be smart, if they were smart they'd have done something else!

And if...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Aug 2004, 06:39
Replies: 64
Views: 5,534
Posted By Whiskey226

Angel Apologies in advance, but... It's not a...

Apologies in advance, but...

It's not a question of where he grips it! It's a simple question of weight ratios! A five ounce bird could not carry a one pound coconut!
It could be carried by an...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2004, 05:59
Replies: 37
Views: 4,158
Posted By Whiskey226

And for a breath of fresh air..:sad: All I...

And for a breath of fresh air..:sad:

All I have to say about Wyndham is "See it to believe it"

nuff said:cool:
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