David2ayo

Dubbo, Wings Out West, $250/hr actually flying, each lesson is allocated 2 hours which include briefing, flying, debriefing. Charged only for actual Hobbs time. Aircraft is Legend Super Cub taildragger.

Hello there. This website is read all over the world, so just because most of us are in Oz, doesn't mean there aren't people in US reading who may know the detail. It is of interest to me because I like to know what other jurisdictions throw in the way of good fun, it reminds us that CASA is not the only organisation that can make a good idea go wrong. A friend of mine had a canard wing thingy, VH reg, transferred to RA 19 reg, no problems at all. Don't know whether it had mods done to it. One of the silly things with the J230 is that as a VH reg, it has a higher MTOW. Exactly the same aircraft. Mark Skidmore was quizzed on this at Coonabarabran Aero Club last year, we could tell he thought it stupid, but changing policy at CASA is, well, ...... One of the joys here is we do not have speed restrictions for RA reg, as you guys in US have. David

There is mention of a Bucket of Luck being transferred to a Bucket of Experience somewhere. Even though you obviously have a pretty full Bucket of Experience, I think your Bucket of Luck is still pretty full, and not only due to some subliminal frames which took me a bit of time to examine with due diligence. Great watching, thanks! David

In aviation, tailgating results in experiencing the excitement of wake vortexes, so nobody does it. (?). It is also unwise to tailgate a Range Rover going down Galston Gorge* when you are driving a ford something or other so close the RR driver can't see your bonnet, so the obliging RR driver pulled over into the rough on the only bit where overtaking was possible, and slowly continued waiting to be overtaken ... and waited .... and waited ... the silly bugger couldn't see the road, had followed me into the rough! Anyway, he kept well back after that. * North side of Sydney. It was twisty, steep, narrow, caravans and trucks were banned, and it isn't much better now. David

Turnaround at Dubbo for Jetgo is about 35 mins, so not too drastic. I would hope that a responsible pilot would make the stop by landing precisely, braking / reverse thrust smoothly and promptly, and not sending passengers ipads too far down the aisle. I remember when I had just began driving, there were 4 of us would drive home from school, taking it in turns to be DIC*. The other 3 would judge the hapless driver on his ability to pull up without any jerk whatsoever, if you could stop so the passengers didn't realise it you scored! Its always a balance, isn't it. Follow the rules, be a safe pilot, and not make your challenges into a near miss. The pilot on my trip to Melbourne was a master - came in from Brisbane on Dubbo 05, landed close to the keys, slowed down fast but just enough to swing on to taxiway A. Pulled the same stunt at Essendon - fast slowdown, but not a bit more than what was required. Interesting comment about cooling the wheels.The Embraer feels like its hit a wall when you lower the wheels, so having to cool them must do wonders for the rate of climb. David * Driver in Command!

Noticed that Jetgo pilots landing on Runway 23 at YSDU Dubbo try very hard to pull up before taxiway A. Some make it, some don't. Is it a badge of honour? Is there an extra half stripe for success? Is there a scoreboard back at head office, "I pulled up and the teatrolley didn't come through the door!" Its fun to watch, you can almost see the pilot's feet sticking out trying to slow the thing down, so the poor bugger doesn't have to dribble down to the far end of the runway to turn around. David

If it was a budgie, it could have been nailed to its perch (just ask John Cleese) David

On a really serious note (Let's say D below middle C) I haven't got an outside dunny, but the flock (especially if on a Harley) are welcome to come around and attempt to kick the chookhouse down, and discuss how a website has got so useful and why the administrator has still got (I hope) his sanity. I sometimes think, and I realise that it is a dangerous activity, this thinking, that I should sell my FLH and buy a plane instead. At least the hangerage for a Harley is affordable, even if the annual CTP and rego is'nt. David, the 'expert' at dragging back long-forgotten threads.

Only put a 'funny' on it because no serious injuries (apart from a huge dent in pride). English is a great language for the humorist - most words have multiple meanings depending on context. (Old Bar 1 October 2011) David

The optimist says the glass is half full, the pessimist says it is half empty, the engineer says it is twice the size needed David

Even the animals were terrified! The birds were saying something very rude on the first landing, and the horses at takeoff just cleared off! David

Seems to be a common issue with airports - at Dubbo, if you are farewelling family, the view from the highly secure (?) boarding area is very limited, due to the architect designed pretty windows with columns there is about 90 degrees of view. It is very difficult to get a good overall view from anywhere either inside or out. I once asked whether the now-unused control tower could be used by by the aero club, was told we couldn't even visit it - the dreaded asbestos! Maybe some enterprising person at Essendon will open a coffee shop in one of the adjacent buildings, advertise it as aviators lookout or something. We have a Dubbo Aero Club committee meeting tomorrow, I'll have another go at seeing whether we could put up an observation deck next to, or on, the clubhouse. Appreciate the pics, Peter, thanks. David

I'm led to believe that a helicopter is the ideal aircraft - if you stuff up the W & B you don't have to walk back the entire length of the runway (and maybe some more). David

Ok, lets drag it back.<iframe width="560" height="315" src="Dave Allen on Airplanes - YouTube" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> And if my linking technique is as awful as I think it is, just look for "Dave Allen on Airplanes" David

Here we go again! Seatbelts not worn, predictable result. 'Blood everywhere': Passengers left with broken bones after severe turbulence Do have sympathy for the casualties, but they should share some blame. David

I wonder at passengers undoing seatbelts, although the circumstances here are as yet unknown. I never undo mine in RPT, and don't even loosen it off - it feels better tight, and you can still get a good look at the on-board talent (?). The scary bit is a comment in the April Sport Pilot, where pilot and pax undid their belts before impact. I wonder who had custody of the Family Braincell that day? David

So thats why a cyclone is like a politician. Maybe I shouldn't be too rude yet - the pollies seem to be getting off their backsides on this occasion. David

Wind speed above VSI is bad news, but above Vne? You've got to be kidding! Best wishes to all in the affected area, trust there's enough screws in the hangar roof.

Suspect the reason the flange was removed is that it is the most important piece of evidence, and they (whoever "they" are) didn't want it hanging under a helicopter. Why it was photographed at various stages, who knows, it really doesn't matter. Interesting to compare ABC and Seven news - suspect ABC were a bit later arriving. Note the prop landed with drive flange down, and was turned over before liftoff. Assume they were taking video / pics while this was happening, would be very embarrassing if it all fell to bits as it was moved! David

ABC News online has story and good pics of prop - with the Dowty label on it! Lots of studs with no nuts - a bit interesting.

It depends on who you are and how much you pay your lawyer. If you had made the mistake of talking to a 1% biker in the last 10 years, you would be charged with theft, malicious damage to the propellor, dealing with the proceeds of crime, contamination of the evidence (if it had sconed somebody or the family cat) and hindering the investigation of an aviation investigation. If, on the other hand, you were a political party donor, or, worse, a politician, you would be offered compensation, a free house while yours is repaired, counselling, free flights for life and the propellor would be mounted on a suitable frame in your loungeroom and be signed by the pilot, first officer, hostie, Rex general manager and the police officer who responded to the call.

Who would be an ATC? 2 x PAN simultaneously! 18.40 on the recording, very cool operators. Like most incidents, it seems that there is always an alignment of minor things causing a major thing - I suppose the lesson for us is, DON"T ignore the minor points, and train your mind to cope with the "Oh Dear" episodes.

Welcome aboard, just because people don't have much experience doesn't seem to stop them putting up posts! Please feel free to ask about things, its how we learn, and if you think something seems strange or downright wrong, query it. (politely!). It may well be wrong / strange /whatever, and if you have missed the point it will be explained David.

A basic fact is that what is on your waist came through your mouth. Its probably something to do with the survival instinct - food available, eat because tomorrow it may not be there. Habit is another issue - I heard that, after ration tickets were abolished after WW2 in UK, it took some considerable time for meat consumption to rise to prewar levels, because people had got used to eating more sparingly. As Nev said, penty of excuses, the real problem (especially with me!) is the guy we see in the mirror most mornings. As far as the BMI, it doesn't exactly apply to everyone, see the great article that OME dug out post #10, but when averaged over lots of people it does give a good guide to trends. Lets face it, no sportsman would survive as "obese". (Please don't mention Sumo wrestlers). David

Never say never! (but the Dog is a good watering hole, a good stopover even for a teetotaller like me, and the back road via Mogriguy is the way to get there). David