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# 1	B737 @ Aberdeen Started 4th Dec 2021 by olster Last post 16:29 by FlightDetent	Rumours & News	5 replies	1.1k views
	There has been a well documented report in the popular press of a botched B737 go around @ABZ relatively recently. Subject to an initial AAIB report and curious radio silence around here. The modern 737s have a history of go arounds that have had less than optimum outcomes. The problem lies in the integration of the automation into an old technolog... Read More
# 2	Caption Competition Mk III Started 23rd Feb 2021 by Hydromet Last post 17:10 by fitliker	Military Aviation	7.3k replies	306.3k views
	Thank you Wensleydale, I'll jump to it and find something suitable. Have a go at this one. Read More
# 3	What is going on at the top?? Started 28th Nov 2021 by Torchy Last post 16:59 by flyingkeyboard	Military Aviation	159 replies	23.7k views
	You couldn’t make it up - or could you? Everyone in the RAF is to be an “aviator” https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10250451/RAF-accused-needless-wokery-ditching-gender-specific-airmen-airwo... Read More
# 4	S7 issues on take off - incorrect / counterfeit de-icing fluid Started 4th Dec 2021 by FullMetalJackass Last post 16:44 by Clandestino	Rumours & News	7 replies	2.2k views
	Not seen this one announced here but the plane, an S7 A321, took off from Magadan and got into issues.... apparently the autopilot system disconnected, there was an onboard electronics failure and the fuselage was covered in ice - five minutes after taking off from Magdan airport in eastern Russia. The captain declared a Mayday but pilots were un... Read More
# 5	Lycoming O-360 Shut-down techniques Started 3rd Dec 2021 by Mach1Muppet Last post 21:58 by B2N2	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	27 replies	2.9k views
	G'day all, Been reading about O-360 shut down tips especially: 1. Lean, operate at 1200 rpm for 1-minute. (While taxiing?) 2. Operate at 1800 rpm for 20-seconds 3. Reduce to 1200 rpm and kill with mixture. How true is the above? Has anyone seen the major issues surrounding improper shutdown? Cheers, Mach1 Read More
# 6	All borders to reopen. Started 30th May 2020 by BNEA320 Last post 05:02 by SHVC	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	9.0k replies	1.3M views
	[url=https://www.travelweekly.com.au/article/wondering-when-international-travel-will-restart-this-new-chart-could-hold-the-answer/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=Wondering%20when%20international%20travel%20will%20restart%3F%20This%20new%20chart%20could%20hold%20the%20answer&utm_campaign=Travel%20Weekly%3A%20Thursday%2028... Read More
# 7	UK F-35B Lost Started 17th Nov 2021 by RAFEngO74to09 Last post 17:26 by stickstirrer	Military Aviation	276 replies	109.9k views
	From HMS Queen Elizabeth. Pilot ejected safely. [ame=https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/1460990244988334082](1) Navy Lookout on Twitter: "MoD says a British F-35 pilot from @HMSQNLZ ejected during routine flying operations in the Mediterranean this morning. The pilot has been safely returned to the ship and an investigation has begun. #CS... Read More
# 8	Accused Pilot Started 25th Nov 2021 by RodH Last post 14:23 by StudentInDebt	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	127 replies	43.4k views
	I see and hear in the Media a JetStar Pilot has been arrested for an alleged crime. Why do journalists use " sensationalism " headings such as this? These so called journalists just have to embellish the story to grab attention so it seems. One would be sure that if he was a taxi driver that would not have been noteworthy enough!! Anything to m... Read More
# 9	Network F100 busting minima, Paraburdoo Started 28th Nov 2021 by Transition Layer Last post 10:20 by Capt Fathom	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	91 replies	18.1k views
	[url=https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2021/aair/ao-2021-048/]Flight below minimum altitude involving Fokker Aircraft F100, registration VH-NHV, at Paraburdoo Airport, Western Australia, on 22 November 2021[/url] Read More
# 10	Caption Competition Mk II Started 17th Dec 2019 by Buster Hyman Last post 06:36 by Senior Pilot	Military Aviation	10k replies	642.0k views
	[QUOTE=Kiltrash;10642121]Not a Caption. Buster has gone missing; he has had the call from Goodison Park[/QUOTE] Couldn't do much worse than the last 6! :mad: Anyway...many thanks Kilty. Always an honour. Seeing we're on a theme...
# 11	French beaches Started 28th Nov 2021 by arf23 Last post 18:29 by admikar	Military Aviation	72 replies	10.4k views
	I have a silly civilian question... Is it possible for the RAF or Army to have some air resources within our territorial limits but maintaining excellent overwatch over certain French beaches, such as when there is observable activity with rafts getting ready to launch, or lots of cheap prepay mobiles congregating, that we call the French police a... Read More
# 12	PT6 Starting question Started 3rd Dec 2021 by Outwest Last post 14:15 by Outwest	Rotorheads	10 replies	1.1k views
	So all the helicopters I have flown with the exception of the S61 do not have a separate igniter switch, meaning the starter button did both the starter and the igniters simultaneously. My Nephew is just getting into a turbine with an AirTractor for crop spraying and it has a PT6. This FW has a separate ignitor switch and the procedure in the manua... Read More
# 13	QF mandates Vaccine Started 18th Aug 2021 by ShandywithSugar Last post 03:52 by sagan	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	1.2k replies	184.3k views
	[url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-18/qantas-mandatory-vaccinations-covid19-workers-pandemic/100386206]Qantas Group Mandates Vaccine[/url] Read More
# 14	Bases, Closed Loop, POS18 Started 3rd Dec 2021 by controlledrest Last post 01:41 by BuzzBox	Fragrant Harbour	17 replies	5.4k views
	CX mis-Management immorally used COVID to force us onto POS18. They closed the bases as POS18 would only be legal in the worker's paradise of HKG. Now COVID is forcing them to base crew again (USA pilots being re-activated). DFO is asking for more Closed Loop volunteers. GMA asking for Extended Duty volunteers, with a tiny cash allowance.... Read More
# 15	Lofty Marshall Started 4th Dec 2021 by Dick Allen Last post 10:38 by Shackman	Military Aviation	3 replies	954 views
	I had a 'phone call yesterday from his son Howard, telling me that Lofty had died yesterday morning (3rd December). He will be fondly remembered by vast cohorts of helicopter pilots as QHI and Groundschool Instructor, although probably not the "newer fellers"; Lofty turned 90 in September. Like many of that generation, Lofty first flew as a fighte... Read More
# 16	Carb Heat Started 29th Nov 2021 by Pilot DAR Last post 16:08 by Fl1ingfrog	Private Flying	48 replies	2.7k views
	Elsewhere, I posed some questions about carb heat, to offer a new poster some research points. I'm not sure if the poster has taken up the challenge, but it's been a few days, so I owe some thoughts to the points I raised. Everyone is eagerly encouraged to offer their thoughts/experiences/exceptions to these points: Some GA planes have a carb... Read More
# 17	AUKUS Started 15th Sep 2021 by ORAC Last post 08:52 by fdr	Military Aviation	736 replies	125.9k views
	Australia, UK and Us sign new treaty to share nuclear submarine secrets and build a fleet and operate of nuclear hunter-killer submarines (SSN not SSBN) based in Adelaide. h... Read More
# 18	Part 119. So Rewarding Started 1st Dec 2021 by Lumps Last post 03:29 by Hunter S Thompson	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	23 replies	3.6k views
	I hope I am missing something in my interpretation here but does the following read as though nearly all flying in Australia will be categorised as Air Transport and therefor will need an AOC and all that that entails? Go for a scenic flight down the beach in your RV7: You're fine. Got a 172 to check the water on your station: Air Transport. Use a... Read More
# 19	light aircraft engines Started 23rd Nov 2021 by lightonthewater Last post 01:13 by mickjoebill	Private Flying	89 replies	6.3k views
	As a non-pilot, I read so much in these pages about engine failures, accidents and near-accidents in light aircraft due to such things as carburettor icing, lean or rich mixture, plug fouling, poor power output etc. All of these were also common in car engines in the 1960's or 70's but are almost unheard of in modern cars, which are very reliable,... Read More
# 20	The most important religion in Australia revealed! Started 2nd Dec 2021 by Lead Balloon Last post 16:34 by redsnail	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	20 replies	3.6k views
	The [url=https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/bills/r6819_first-reps/toc_pdf/21168b01.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf]Consequential Amendments Bill[/url] connected with the Religious Discrimination Bill will authorise only one kind of legislation inconsistent with the Religious Discrimination Act: regulations necessary f... Read More
# 21	UAE Buy 80 Rafale Started 3rd Dec 2021 by ORAC Last post 13:41 by Martin the Martian	Military Aviation	6 replies	1.3k views
	[ame]https://twitter.com/telegraph/status/1466813504845930496?s=21Emmanuel[/ame] Macron on Friday signed an historic €17 billion (£14.5bn) defence deal with the United Arab Emirates, in what experts said was part of an effort for France to replace Britain as the European powerhouse in the Gulf. The deal was announced at the start of a two-d... Read More
# 22	COS18 one year on! Started 30th Nov 2021 by Jnr380 Last post 14:49 by Rie	Fragrant Harbour	28 replies	10.0k views
	Well it hasn't been a full year yet, but according to the business check in CX be will going on a recruitment drive apparently next year, and once they have exhausted the local talent, they'll set their eyes again at attracting expats. Here is a rundown of what to expect as an expat, the figures will be quoted in USD as this is a 'universal currenc... Read More
# 23	where is CX management when you need them? Started 2nd Dec 2021 by china123 Last post 11:25 by Sqwak7700	Fragrant Harbour	11 replies	5.1k views
	great article published in the Washington newsday... search: cathay pacific pilots face breaking point unable to post link - still haven't reached the 10 post requirement:) Read More
# 24	Titles and Acronyms old and new Started 3rd Dec 2021 by Finningley Boy Last post 11:34 by Finningley Boy	Military Aviation	6 replies	1.5k views
	As the thread title says I'm interested in finding the meaning of some old service titles, acronyms and abbreviations etc. One which has me puzzled is, CS(A). If anyone's came across this before I would be obliged if you could tell me what it means. Many Thanks, FB:) Read More
# 25	Cobham RJ near collision with light aircraft Started 1st Dec 2021 by Wear the Foxhat Last post 21:59 by Lead Balloon	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	16 replies	3.8k views
	Another NMAC to highlight the limitations of congested CTAF frequencies and unalerted see and avoid. [QUOTE]Report: Cobham RJ1H at Port Augusta on May 26th 2021, near collision with light aircraft in traffic circuit By Simon Hradecky, created Tuesday, Nov 30th 2021 07:41Z, last updated Tuesday, Nov 30th 2021 07:41Z<... Read More