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    I don't think you fully acknowledge the safety aspect of it which I consider paramount. Most larger aircraft have relatively Poor visibility from their cockpits and much faster airspeed on base and final where collision is most likely when in a circuit. They are not usually as manouverable either and have WAKE turbulence particularly at their times at LOW speed (for them. which could be 2 x or more of your groundspeed on final easily. Nev
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    As a general statement, RADIOs and procedures could be Much Improved. You need situational awareness, Training and self discipline to make it work. Visual CONFIRMATION is still the priority.. Nev
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    You are on an anti straight in Crusade. There ARE times when it's best. Particularly if the extra plane is much Faster. Something like a Dash 8. THIS HAS been researched. It's got nought to do with being RUDE. Nev
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    High(er ) cruise speeds mean you will feel rough air more and have to put more effort into the flying part. Winds can be significant low down on this route. Hot day Sea breeze effect at about 1400 local is strong when the ambient temp is high. Don't eat any SUSS food and you must carry WATER... Nev
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    When YOU press the Button YOU can't hear them. Pause before transmitting and keep calls brief to reduce the Possibility of being OVER someone else.. You must account for ALL aircraft in the circuit or you are using HOPE. Don't be against Straight IN. They are on the ground and clear in no time. Nev
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    The best place to ADJUST is on downwind BEFORE turning base (Track distance) but don't overdo it. Straight in will reduce time in the circuit. Always have an exit plan for a go around . Know the runway in use. Keep your transmissions short and clear. Nev
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    The Poms never cleaned up Aus either. 1 Microgram of plutonium will kill you. The dust from tests went all over the east. Lots of leukemia in young people. Nev
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    Remember Engines DON'T FIX them selves. An inlet valve not closing can force High Pressures into other Cylinders. Backfiires DO damage Motors. Glad to hear it's fixed. I'd prefer manually adjusted valves . Bit more work to adjust But More reliable and you get to know if anything's changing there. Nev
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    Esperance is worth a few days and I think there's a club there. Normal prices. You might EVEN want to LIVE there. Nev
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    The Weather would be my Main concern for both the actual flying and accommodation and the Aircrafts safety when the weather changes. It's LOOOooNG WAY. Nev
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    The "Technology" has come a long way since the 40's. The top builders are easy to find. and even they have their occasional production delays. This is super hi tech stuff. and always will be. Nev
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    People at altitude. IF you are serious have someone with a handheld .Nev
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    Do an all stations comm check call.. Nev
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    Joe had a brain and knowledge to lapse in his MOMENTS. Trumps KNOWLEDGE is of the Lacking variety. He has Nothing to lose. Nev
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    There's Carbon Black in Rubber. Not many light aircraft window materials like fuel or the sun. Nev
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    No Thanks. Nev
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    Removing the Limit Number of terms you can serve doesn't mean the BBC VIEW on interpreting IS the only possible outcome. PUT in had a seat warmer ( Medvedev the Crazy) do the Job for him and his possible Opponents seem to disappear one way or another. China is not that obvious. .1.4 thousand Million People have to be reasonably Happy with their lot and XI Knows it. HE doesn't strut around pretending to Be GOD either and knows the Importance of economics. Something Trump will never know the Basics Of. "You're Fired" is what happens when he gets told the Truth. Where does THAT END? Nev
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    Trumps America is looking even worse than China as an example of how to get things done. China doesn't have a God-KING like TRUMP wants to be. The Chinese Leader is only there till He isn't. He has to deliver the Goods or HE Goes. The Party will see to that . Trump is about making it IMPOSSIBLE to get rid of HIM by stacking the deck and by retribution on any thing OR PERSON that can/ might oppose what HE WANTS. He orders records to be altered or Disappear that Might affect him. . USA is now in Deep $#!t. It cannot be TRUSTED anymore. Nev
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    Hangars have to be High wind RATED to provide aircraft Safety. Doors are the WEAK POINT. you can't triangulate the Opening. Another problem is getting planes out from the back without damaging or moving others by "hangar Rash". The sealed floor in concrete costs a Monty. Consider good compaction and Hot tar mix as an alternative. It's a rich mans World. Nev
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    Not likely they would get UK Or US engines supplied on an assured basis.. Nev
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    People who visit Chinese Factories are simply "in AWE" of what they see. Us Infrastructure is out dated and in dis repair. Lack of Investment and research. Port Facilities and road and rail. USA still make SOME good stuff but Gov't Interference and chaos won't be the solution. "Hewson We have a Problem". The Bloke at the Helm has a screw loose. He's not POTUS Material. and thinks He Da KING. Nev
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    Sorry Greg Vaughan, the Pilot. Nev
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    You can't rest on your Laurels. The BIG RR motor nearly sent Britain Broke before it was sorted. Nev
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    I've met Mike a few times when he worked for CASA. Quiet, Unassuming and Capable. I doubt anybody would say a bad word about him. Nev
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    It would take a while but their Barking can be Louder than the interior of a Plane. You can hear my dogs 4 Kms away. Nev
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