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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Feb 2023, 08:49
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

The ATSB aren’t doing one so I’ll write something...

The ATSB aren’t doing one so I’ll write something up for you.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Feb 2023, 07:09
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

Except that this aircraft can be flown safely...

Except that this aircraft can be flown safely with a broken flying wire. Different float setup.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Feb 2023, 12:23
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

Yes. That is the specific aircraft in question.

Yes. That is the specific aircraft in question.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2023, 01:58
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

That kid knows more about pre-flighting an...

That kid knows more about pre-flighting an aircraft than some pilots that I know!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2023, 00:08
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/591x1280/floats_d5cab5ae401eed720fae227d2ce73ce94c89c760.jpg
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jan 2023, 07:56
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

You can definitely see them, I’ll post a photo in...

You can definitely see them, I’ll post a photo in an hour or two that shows it.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jan 2023, 06:40
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

I’ll be clear on this. A “flying wire” broke and...

I’ll be clear on this. A “flying wire” broke and was witnessed “hanging down” by the pilot. The flying wires affect the lateral stability of the floats. It was not a broken bracket at that point....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jan 2023, 00:48
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

That broken item is one of the swaged flying...

That broken item is one of the swaged flying wires that keep the floats stable from side to side. It’s something you need to check in your pre-flight to ensure that it is correctly tensioned,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jan 2023, 20:34
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

There was indeed a component failure and the...

There was indeed a component failure and the flight was still recoverable, however the Swiss cheese aligned and around 4 other detractors meant that the flight was doomed. As we often see with these...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jan 2023, 09:24
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

I’m wondering if a flying wire broke on the...

I’m wondering if a flying wire broke on the floats. Just a thought that popped into my head for no apparent reason ;-)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jan 2023, 00:02
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

My “friend” seems to know a lot. Maybe he should...

My “friend” seems to know a lot. Maybe he should start posting here.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jan 2023, 21:51
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

It appears that at around the 17 second mark of...

It appears that at around the 17 second mark of the video posted above, that the float(s) start to operate independently to the aircraft. At that point the aircraft has become laterally unstable and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jan 2023, 21:40
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

The only role the JetSki played here was as a...

The only role the JetSki played here was as a first responder.


I wonder why he took off with no flap? (Asking for a friend)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jan 2023, 10:03
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

It stalled because it wasn’t at the required...

It stalled because it wasn’t at the required flying speed and no flap was used.

2 POB, hot day, lots of waves and wake, lack of experience… the Swiss cheese aligned yet again.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jan 2023, 08:50
Replies: 66
Views: 10,920
Posted By Squawk7700

Just went out on a nice Australia Day to dab his...

Just went out on a nice Australia Day to dab his feet in the water with his GF and some pesky JetSki wake brought him undone.
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