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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jan 2023, 06:58
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

Fees are nothing compared to operating cost of...

Fees are nothing compared to operating cost of the machines, again if you are the last in a line of undercutters you struggle to make ends meet. It's even worse if it's subsidised routes, that you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jan 2023, 04:36
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

Road transport is no different, UBER proves...

Road transport is no different, UBER proves people will work for next to nothing even if it's destroying the Taxi industry. What you need is regulators and court systems with balls, like what...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jan 2023, 04:18
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

I thought the cockpit was pressurised on the...

I thought the cockpit was pressurised on the MI-26, or is it just over-pressured/sealed like the Mi-24/28 for chemical warfare protection.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jan 2023, 22:36
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

Problem in Aviation and many other industries is...

Problem in Aviation and many other industries is that the companies undercut each other for work until it's run on fumes and employees get shafted with substandard conditions and pay. The sad thing...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2023, 04:03
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

The Exam system is the problem. To have a proper...

The Exam system is the problem. To have a proper education system the theory should be through an approved provider that can guarantee all items are covered. Unfortunately I believe the only way to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2023, 09:50
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

One basic stat that highlights the issue is...

One basic stat that highlights the issue is average solo times. When I started 5-8 hours was normal, if you took more than 10 the CFI got involved, now it seems 15+ is normal. A lot is the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2023, 06:04
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

There's still a lot of old films around, hard to...

There's still a lot of old films around, hard to find many that have been converted to digital to post unfortunately. There seems to be a lot of accidents filmed around Australia, whether staged for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jan 2023, 09:59
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

I thought JT might like this film from the CSIRO....

I thought JT might like this film from the CSIRO. There's a short part showing the wing come off a Hudson pulling out of a dive (1:40) that really highlights how sudden separation can occur.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jan 2023, 21:48
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

I can't see how both VG and STOL kit could be...

I can't see how both VG and STOL kit could be added without both having specific approval to do so. How does one come up with performance data unless it's been tested/vetted with both options...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jan 2023, 05:02
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

The point I was making is at the finite limits...

The point I was making is at the finite limits even two mass produced planes may snap at slightly different tolerances, but if designed well it should be well above normal flight regimes. But that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Dec 2022, 22:35
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

It is an interesting question. I've flown with...

It is an interesting question. I've flown with pilots through sustained moderate turbulence and they have called it severe, I then asked, "did you feel out of control at any point, and were loose...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Dec 2022, 22:15
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

One key point is what is "severe". As pilots...

One key point is what is "severe". As pilots it's usually the top level of something bad, however nature does not have a rheostat dial that works on 1-10, with 8,9,10 being the severe setting,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2022, 23:05
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

That is a very good point, and I agree the level...

That is a very good point, and I agree the level of pre study by many aspiring pilots is generally poor. They will study what they are told to but not go outside that to further their knowledge. This...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2022, 22:47
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

I worked for two Schools that attempted a...

I worked for two Schools that attempted a mentoring program for instructors, both were relatively successful by creating a team leader grade one who acted as a guide for the less experienced....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2022, 10:09
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

A good mentoring program for new pilots is what...

A good mentoring program for new pilots is what has always been needed. Rarely if ever have companies gone to much effort to deliver on it.

Having a more experienced pilot that you can simply...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2022, 07:42
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

I knew a lot of seaplane operators that self...

I knew a lot of seaplane operators that self insured, as getting any sort of insurance for floating planes was attracting 20%+ hull value premiums. Only the governing bodies can ground a type or make...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2022, 05:29
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

I copied this across from the other closed thread...

I copied this across from the other closed thread as it's relevant here.

The V speeds may not be designed to even protect the airframe over it's expected life, just a well maintained airframe in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2022, 05:10
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

In theory you could update the old airframes to...

In theory you could update the old airframes to pretty much new standard with a big spend on avionics. You can't fix the spar carry through issues though, that's just fatigue cracking based on how...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2022, 04:51
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

You could easily ask a manufacturer to cut down...

You could easily ask a manufacturer to cut down the frills on a new 206/208/B58 etc.. The BEW could be cut down considerably however its cost that is the priority issue above all else.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Dec 2022, 04:04
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

The age of the aircraft is irrelevant. The fact...

The age of the aircraft is irrelevant. The fact the aircraft type has an inherent weakness in it's design is the main factor with the 210 and wing folding events. Proof is in the fact they have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Dec 2022, 06:10
Replies: 273
Views: 82,617
Posted By 43Inches

Was there also an accident in Sydney today? Seems...

Was there also an accident in Sydney today? Seems very little info apart from an early news report of a fire.
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