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# 1	What is going on at the top?? Started 28th Nov 2021 by Torchy Last post 23:27 by Flugplatz	Military Aviation	124 replies	17.4k 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
# 2	Caption Competition Mk III Started 23rd Feb 2021 by Hydromet Last post 22:58 by cynicalint	Military Aviation	7.3k replies	302.6k views
	Thank you Wensleydale, I'll jump to it and find something suitable. Have a go at this one. Read More
# 3	French beaches Started 28th Nov 2021 by arf23 Last post 18:29 by admikar	Military Aviation	72 replies	9.4k 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
# 4	UK F-35B Lost Started 17th Nov 2021 by RAFEngO74to09 Last post 02:55 by aeromech3	Military Aviation	265 replies	100.8k 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
# 5	MH370 Found in the Indian Ocean? Started 1st Dec 2021 by tail wheel Last post 02:48 by jolihokistix	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	19 replies	7.6k views
	https://7news.com.au/sunrise/on-the-show/expert-claims-to-have-found-mh370-in-major-missing-plane-breakthrough-c-4765991 Second opinion (for what it is worth?)
# 6	Network F100 busting minima, Paraburdoo Started 28th Nov 2021 by Transition Layer Last post 01:44 by Torukmacto	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	66 replies	13.5k 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
# 7	Accused Pilot Started 25th Nov 2021 by RodH Last post 19:40 by Spooky 2	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	105 replies	37k 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
# 8	All borders to reopen. Started 30th May 2020 by BNEA320 Last post 04:16 by snow dragon	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
# 9	Caption Competition Mk II Started 17th Dec 2019 by Buster Hyman Last post 06:36 by Senior Pilot	Military Aviation	10k replies	640.3k 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...
# 10	Carb Heat Started 29th Nov 2021 by Pilot DAR Last post 01:44 by EXDAC	Private Flying	35 replies	1.7k 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
# 11	QF mandates Vaccine Started 18th Aug 2021 by ShandywithSugar Last post 03:52 by sagan	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	1.2k replies	183.3k 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
# 12	Harness Info Needed Started 30th Nov 2021 by KiwiNedNZ Last post 17:25 by KiwiNedNZ	Rotorheads	16 replies	1.3k views
	Morning All, Leonardo had this harness on Heliservices stand at European Rotors. Am trying to find out the company that manufacturers it - would anyone here know. I checked with Heliservice and they said Leonardo just put it on display and it wasnt one of theirs so any help would be appreciated. Thanks
# 13	light aircraft engines Started 23rd Nov 2021 by lightonthewater Last post 01:13 by mickjoebill	Private Flying	89 replies	5.9k 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
# 14	Squawk 7000 Started 29th Nov 2021 by admuffin Last post 02:20 by chevvron	Private Flying	24 replies	2k views
	Hi all, It used to be that whenever I would leave a LARS or FIS basic service switching to another frequency the controller used to say "Squawk 7000". In the last year or so they seem to have switched to saying "Squawk on security" (or that's what I think they're saying). What does this new Squawk on security mean? It doesn't really... Read More
# 15	Virgin Profit surprise Started 1st Dec 2021 by plainmaker Last post 19:27 by SHVC	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	10 replies	2.8k views
	[url=https://www.afr.com/companies/transport/virgin-s-enjoys-mega-profit-creditors-lose-4-4b-20211201-p59dot?utm_content=MAKING_NEWS&list_name=EBE726C6-38DF-4725-9BE4-5091999D8384&promote_channel=edmail&utm_campaign=the-brief&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=2021-12-01&mbnr=MjA0OTM1OTc&instance=2021-12-01-12-45-AEDT&jobid=29349241]Vi... Read More
# 16	COS18 one year on! Started 30th Nov 2021 by Jnr380 Last post 22:13 by bravoromeosierra	Fragrant Harbour	16 replies	5.1k 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
# 17	AUKUS Started 15th Sep 2021 by ORAC Last post 01:49 by tartare	Military Aviation	735 replies	124.8k 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	No N1 and N2 rotation - Appropriate non normal checklist Started 29th Nov 2021 by RandomPerson8008 Last post 22:26 by Artisan	Tech Log	18 replies	2.0k views
	Boeing CF6/GenX oriented question - If you suffer an engine failure and there is 00.0% N1 indication and 00.0% N2 indication (seizure, no windmilling), what is the appropriate non-normal checklist to run? Is it ENG 1 FAIL (as the EICAS would indicate) or should you run the unannunciated "Engine Severe Damage or Separation" checklist? No vibrations... Read More
# 19	Work starts on new self-declared medical - The CASA Briefing Started 30th Nov 2021 by Possum1 Last post 00:55 by Lead Balloon	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	11 replies	1.1k views
	"Once the technical working group has completed its review CASA will put out a detailed proposal for broad consultation. This is likely to occur in the first part of 2022." Should we be hopeful, excited even? [url=https://updates.communication.casa.gov.au/pub/pubType/EO/pubID/zzzz619b25cccef9b493/?aid=a7f993dd6ed7... Read More
# 20	Engine failure video Started 5th Nov 2021 by double_barrel Last post 02:12 by punkalouver	Accidents and Close Calls	161 replies	28.9k views
	I thought his may be of interest Youtubers are lining-up to say what a hero the pilot was, but It seems to show a very badly handled engine fail within easy reach of a runway. Any comments? Any suggestions on options after she found herself over the threshold and WAY too high and fast? Other than don't come in too high and fast. [ame]https://www.... Read More
# 21	Afghanistan 2021 Onwards Started 6th Jul 2021 by ORAC Last post 14:46 by ORAC	Military Aviation	856 replies	153.7k views
	What air assets will remain based in Qatar and elsewhere to provide air support - and of course Elint and strikes against Al Qaeda, Daesh etc as the bubble up... https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-... Read More
# 22	Farewell to a Classic Started 29th Nov 2021 by Lookleft Last post 15:09 by AerialPerspective	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	15 replies	4.6k views
	https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-29/royal-australian-air-force-farewells-classic-hornets/100658448 I remember the RAAF put on a display for the pollies when Beazley was Defense Minister to show off what was then t... Read More
# 23	Flying Training - Helicentre Aviation? Started 25th Nov 2021 by UpAndDownAndUpAndDow Last post 16:38 by Krautwald	Rotorheads	31 replies	3.2k views
	Would anyone be willing to share their experiences of training with or generally dealing with Helicentre Aviation? I'm considering undertaking flying training there and they have a significant online presence when compared to other training providers, where they talk about their connections with industry (Bristow in particular) and scholarships... Read More
# 24	QF Group possible Redundancy Numbers/Packages Started 7th Jun 2020 by ExtraShot Last post 23:05 by Street garbage	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	2.5k replies	972.4k views
	This topic seems to have been raised a couple of times in other threads, so to avoid the continued hijack of threads important to others (Air NZ), perhaps the rumors/info could be collated here? Potential Redundancies are an interesting, though alarming topic none the less, and although We have been told it’s not on the cards, it’s an entirely... Read More
# 25	RAF Base or Station? Started 15th Nov 2021 by langleybaston Last post 13:56 by UAV689	Military Aviation	73 replies	9.9k views
	When I was attached as a civvy, it was always to an RAF (name follows) and called a station, with a Staish. My granddaughter, newly minted as RAF Regiment Reserve refers to RAF Honington as a base. I think that is an Americanism. Before I berate her, should I perhaps move with the times? I hope not. Anyway, she is bigger than I am [most pe... Read More