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Crash at Boonah Golf Course 14/01/2024
peterg replied to HeliPilot70's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Electrically operated flaps & trim take very little space in an already compact environment and likely reduce empty weight in most installations compared to the manual version - a couple of things designers are acutely aware of when designing aircraft with weight limitations -
the meaning of the initials qnh
peterg replied to BrendAn's topic in Student Pilot & Further Learning
And the source for information is ... ??? -
Ultralight crash north of Grafton 12/12/23
peterg replied to Cosmick's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
I'm thinking a lot of you guys wouldn't enjoy ridge soaring or thermalling in a gaggle in a glider - neither of these activities is inherently unsafe or lead to disaster if done properly and common sense prevails. What we're talking about in this thread is a pilot who is experienced (flys big stuff) who has demonstrated a lack of common sense which he and his pax are usually protected from by virtue of controls/systems/redundancy. -
Ultralight crash north of Grafton 12/12/23
peterg replied to Cosmick's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Only the instructor?? As we drift off topic ... "Ultralight crash north of Grafton" ... when I learnt to fly "Low Flying" was item 20 of the "Sequence of Flying Instruction" and below 500' & clear of cloud is sometimes used after an instrument approach (not so much now with RNAV) while manoeuvring to land. Many years ago I had the unique experience of seeing the altimeter wind below zero while cleared to fly VFR Amman to Aqaba over the Dead Sea. Back to topic - Ag pilots are trained and are clear about the risks and so are aerobatic display pilots and the military - most others aren't and with disturbing regularity come to grief - punishment is a poor deterrent - risk training as part of the basic syllabus backed up with some graphic footage may help -
Stock paddocks - Take-Offs and Landings
peterg replied to turboplanner's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
If you want good info (not opinions) about landing/takeoff in areas not specifically designed for that purpose go to those with lots of practical experience - glider pilots. Gliding training info has very good info based on experience and research about outlandings (and retrieval) - eg canola (stubble OK) and cotton can be a shocker for gliders and other A/C (nose over), SWER lines are a killer, horses are unpredictable and should be avoided etc -
Anything Handle Like a Warrior II
peterg replied to kevinblack's topic in Aircraft General Discussion
Not so sure about the wheelbarrowing - the PA-28 had a secret weapon which could be used when near the desired touch-down point - the "handbrake"/extra flap - very good for spot landings and, for me, a very easy aircraft to land well most of the time. -
RA-Aus's Understanding of Safety Videos
peterg replied to APenNameAndThatA's topic in Student Pilot & Further Learning
They are. Refer CASA's Flight Instructor Manual. I learnt to fly in a Chippie in the '60's (also some Tiger Moth flying) and not only were the phrases standard but they were essential in tandem aircraft Still used by pro instructors - clear and easily understood -
RA-Aus's Understanding of Safety Videos
peterg replied to APenNameAndThatA's topic in Student Pilot & Further Learning
Truly frightening & delusional. -
RA-Aus's Understanding of Safety Videos
peterg replied to APenNameAndThatA's topic in Student Pilot & Further Learning
I too had an early dinner so that I could tune in to what I assumed would be a valuable session - I assumed incorrectly. The first alert for me was one of the presenters. I had previously been made aware of two ground accidents he has had (LOC?) - both easily avoidable and one resulting in serious damage to another aircraft. I have also witnessed him undertake some potentially "life shortening" (not just my opinion) flying. He is sadly afflicted with "dangerous arrogance" and was added to my "List" some time ago - reserved for those I expect to see in the nightly news. When I had finished watching the video my assessment was that it was unprofessional, of little to no value and a waste of money - not sure who put up the funds but hopefully not the members. Project management, due diligence and instructional design would have helped as would pre-production/useability review. LOC is a valuable topic and there is plenty of material to consider - accidents both on the ground (taxiing, landing, take-off) and in the air. -
Works for me
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Upset Recovery Training and Stalls.
peterg replied to APenNameAndThatA's topic in Student Pilot & Further Learning
Seems a bit unreasonable - Apen... has posted a simple request. This has never stopped you in the past - prolific comments on far-reaching topics seems to be the norm. Why stop now? -
Emergency landing and inversion 13/06/2022
peterg replied to tillmanr's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
All flight suits were originally the green colour, the fluros and ambo blues came later - like helmets, I guess lots of aviation "necessities" originated in the military. Lots of clubs of various persuasions ask their members to wear name badges - not a bad idea in my opinion. That said, members of some "clubs" dressed in their activity associated "uniform" would never wear an identifying name badge. I now have an alternative image - what if our Jabiru flyer chose his nomex kit and helmet for his eventful first flight and posed next to his upturned A/C for a snap ... - any captions come to mind? -
Emergency landing and inversion 13/06/2022
peterg replied to tillmanr's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
I suspect you didn't learn to fly in the 1950/60's - a bit unnecessary these days but they serve a number of purposes including containing potentially loose objects (Chippie accident in Newcastle years ago) Extra pockets are very useful in space limited Ra-Aus aircraft - how many points are deducted for cargo pants? Tough call - bogan or a wanker -
I've got a green one like yours issued in 1969 and my nationality is "British" even though I sprung to life in Brighton 3186 - quaint
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Have a quick look at Bass Strait Special Procedures
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Jabiru and Jetstar near miss by 600ft
peterg replied to Admin's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Must have been a long time ago - not many 210's at YMMB these days (or elsewhere) Also, that sort of proximity in the Melbourne area will often generate an alert call from ML Radar - I got one a week ago for other VFR traffic nearby -
Jabiru and Jetstar near miss by 600ft
peterg replied to Admin's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Does anyone know the reason why Ozrunways is against the initiative? Seems sensible to me. -
Jabiru and Jetstar near miss by 600ft
peterg replied to Admin's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Yep, aware of that - when I did my CIR a looong time ago the drill was standby to alt at the holding point and back to standby as part of post landing checks. My query was more about whether it was easy to do from an electronic wiring point of view - could be a bonus for RA-Aus pilots who share airspace on a regular basis with larger well-equiped A/C but operate primarily out of smaller airfields. -
Jabiru and Jetstar near miss by 600ft
peterg replied to Admin's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Can an aircraft with an avionics master and a Mode C Transponder be configured to turn the Transponder on with Mode C when the avionics master is turned on? -
Push-pull Cessna (C337) buzzes beautiful Biarritz
peterg replied to Garfly's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
Can also be IFR with a SE (Single Engine) CIR (Command Instrument Rating) -
flew over Valentina creek Valencia?
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Arion Lightning EFATO at Shepparton Airport 6/2/22
peterg replied to turboplanner's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Couldn't agree more - the guy is a pain with not enough to do. In that regard, he is not on his own. Not sure which Law School he dreamt he went to but it sure as hell wasn't any I attended - unless of course the bar has been lowered to ground level. Bar - bugger - shouldn't have used that word