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    In my opinion, coroners seem to (sometimes) suffer 'deprivation of relevance syndrome'. That is, because they only make recommendations, they over emphasise their conclusions. Must be viewed in such light. I respectfully disagree. This event is ALL about individuals making erroneous decisions.
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    I believe that a recommendation to a DPP is fatuous and overreach. Obviously, events like this affect us all. That is to bring reflection back to our responsibilities as pilots. Mention of Maurice Blackburn, well known 'ambulance chasers' carries no weight in this discussion - free publicity for their commercial ops. Similarly, the departure of M Moncks to CASA, well, who ever saw such a thing on the horizon. These are my opinions and, are those of a participant, no particular expertise. Don
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    I've seldom seen so many column inches wasted by people wishing to blame the system. This is so obviously a case of an individual making the wrong decision. Regulators, instructors, qualified bystanders and family and friends cannot be blamed for the rash decisions of the victim of poor decisions. Coroners will often try to scapegoat by looking for 'system failings'. Recreational flying has and will always be potentially dangerous and, in common with all risk activities, will punish poor choices. Blaming instructors, regulators or regulations is a trap. The attraction of recreational flying is that it assigns the risk to the pilot. The obvious lesson here is to carry in mind, at all times, the knowledge that this thing can kill me.
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    Picture in the OP shows well cleared back from bitumen, should always be the rule.
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    Thruster 25-0393 is there as well!
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    Rotax Rick, a US engine rebuilder and modifier, of certain renown, reccomends 40-1 in 582's. I don't know but that's what he says. He also feels that the big end rollers starve for oil and enlarges the feed orifice on the rods. Don
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    Have to agree with Nev here. All should feel entitled to state their opinions freely. No one should feel obliged to accept that opinion, your judgement is paramount . Please, no name calling. Don
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    Should an aircraft delay attempts to land untill excess fuel has been burned/dumped?
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    War is always a dirty business and we only know that we don't know the whole story. Luckily there were survivors.
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    Well actually, if drivers paid similar attention to their duties as most pilots do, then it would be a "better world".
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    Moderators please!
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    Friend of mine (occasionally here) showed me a DH-82 wing that he bought for the hardware. Came off a flying ac. As Nev said rats had eaten 75% thru the main spar near the root. Funny to see if you're not flying it. Don
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    The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has reportedly launched legal action against pilot Hayden Pullen.
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    "Greener" supersonic flight. Similar to developing a kinder poison?
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    Good luck with that.
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    Did you get this message?
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    Landed at Hamilton last week. 737 came in so hot we hit at about 2g then bounced. Full reverse thrust, lift dumped and brakes to avoid tumbling off the end into water. As Nev says, we had a close view of the tray tables. Landing pilot probably needs an eye check.
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    Got a 120kts. Serviceable when installed in my vp2. Don
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    Question: Has flying become too accessible? This may seem a ridiculous proposition but, with the increasing wealth of a section of population has it? We know that snow sports have become easier with snow boarding. Motor cycles are now popular as symbols of "freedom". Many enjoy the thrill of jetskis and even snapping pics of oneself leaning at impossible angles over the void on cliff tops is a "thing". Flying also has a certain cachet. We who have taken the hard road to flying qualification realise too well the invisible gap between safety and disaster and treat such with great respect. Some may be schooled to believe that everything is possible with our innate gifts of managing hazards. I am too often reminded of this situation when listening to work safety cynics. This is my attempt to make sense of the needless disasters we are confronted with all too frequently on these pages. I am not attempting to assign any directed blame, merely posing a question. Don
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    Sapphire is pusher not tractor Nev
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    Fair go Nev! I expect the chooks are properly thawed before being thrown into the engine🤣🤣
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    Mid-air is my greatest fear in flying and naturally so. I've spoken to ga pilots who love IFR because of the awareness given through air control. Not fool proof ref the Kingair accident near Mansfield. See and avoid needs radio and ADSB assistance. This is an extreme example when a hugely experienced ATPL gets caught out. Numbingly sad, Don
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    This discussion has some intersection with the "which radio calls" thread.
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    Mine had a completely re-built wing, blue head 582, rear bulkhead,doors etc,etc. Flew well and safe.
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    You had one mate🤣🤣🤣
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