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Keep the religion, makes it interesting and politics are religion are always bad bedfellows. And the public get screwed. To remove the ability to discuss the unholy alliance is a disservice to any hangar bar talk. It is also fun, sticking it to the sky fairy believers.

It is easy to think your worth that much money, when your a narcicist or sociopathic. Both tend to be part of modern CEO thinking.

Things that Qantas embody. Makes safety a marketing issue. Export all maintenance and safety to other countries. But the cheapest possible aircraft version, fly with the cheapest possible crew. Claim Aussie battler status. Get great deals on tax and rarely pay any. Create divisions to offshore responsibility and costs. Pay the biggest airline CEO wage in world whilst screwing staff and ripping flyers. Cry poor at every opportunity. Claim any issue about safety just scaremongering. Sound familiar?

Things that Qantas embody. Makes safety a marketing issue. Export all maintenance and safety to other countries. But the cheapest possible aircraft version, fly with the cheapest possible crew. Claim Aussie battler status. Get great deals on tax and rarely pay any. Create divisions to offshore responsibility and costs. Pay the biggest airline CEO wage in world whilst screwing staff and ripping flyers. Cry poor at every opportunity. Claim any issue about safety just scaremongering. Sound familiar? You can bet, they have claimed any need to ground planes for inspection and repair would be to disadvantage them financially. They probably even claim a cracked Qantas is safer than another aircraft without cracks, because Qantas is always safe. They should be grounded. 33 of 76 aircraft are the be inspected over months. Yet they already have 3 found to be cracked. 3 of how many checked? 3 maybe? I really doubt only 3 in the fleet are effected. On the fact 3 have failed well before 1/3 of lifespan would indicate a very high failure rate by 90,000. Cycles. You can bet they have not fully inspected all 33 in the first batch. Of note is Qantas has claimed the pickle fork is not a flight item and carry no flight loads? Bullshite, they would not have it just for parking loads. Or do they think it is a tow hook? How about a new test rig, use the cracked pickle. Seat all Qantas board and their family on fork. Test repeated cycles to 90,000 over a mine shaft. Would they think that is fine? Casa should get some balls and do their job. The job is not making airlines money.

They should be grounded, no exception. If it cracks at a third of life cycle something is seriously wrong. Bugger Boeing and shareholders this is a critical safety issue. If you think otherwise- let me come over and makes some cracks in your spar. That should be fine.

You can throw the seat out of the window if you like. Don't think it helps though.

Welcome back mate. Good to hear your are getting better. Take your time, enjoy life and do what you want. Forget the turkeys. Fly like a eagle. Cheers

It is a standard operating procedure when testing to keep it dirty, ie gear down for the first flights. Just in case the gear system fails. All very normal. Gear problems on new machines are common, so they make sure all other systems work as expected. Then next flight they test the gear.

Don't give the buggers ideas

Don't forget a lot of four seaters are marginal with four on board. Add full fuel and your over the limit for weight. A Cherokee 140 should be avoided for anything but two up. They are gutless at best. .I would only consider one for flying flat areas in cool weather. And only if basically free, they are often abused, overworked and costs are huge for the performance. Climb is more feet per hour than minute. Just Don't. Unless you absolutely need four seats all the time, do yourself a big favour and hire when taking family. Rarely will you need the seats.

Looks a much better version. Like the 50 HP.

With a hybrid drive running a powerful small two stroke with big brushless generator, gives range the batteries can't alone. You could drink a lot if tinnies before needing a refill. So best add flying esky mods.

I am with the cheers fellas brigade, have a bow. They have proven the ability to make a man carrying drone. Others have tried few are actually successful. Yes, it might seem a tad risky but all big steps in technology often are. CASA should celebrate local innovation and make a small class to suit such things.

Ouch, My old Alfas rang sodium exhaust valves, never ever heard of them having a issue. The price could be worse. My mate who builds Old school BMW M5 engines they are $ 400 each and you need 12, so $4800 just for exhaust side. And they are only going to get dearer.

Its not hard to believe the pilots found it did not respond. They left it way too late to decide on go around. As Nev said, first bounce you hit the throttles, not after you have exhausted your safe options. Jet engines do not respond instantly. I think it was loose nuts at the controls, ie pilots stuffed the pooch.

Yes, the Mossie was covered in canvas over the plywood. Mainly to protect the ply and ensure a smooth surface. It took far less hours to build one then the smaller and slower fighters.

A beautiful speed machine. It is easy to see its child the Mosquito in its genes. I guess taxiing would have been a case of hope nothing is in the way. The massive circular airfields that were still common might have helped.

Nice V tail. Mate had one and loved it.

I like Jackeroo but will people mistake it for something about horse mustering and outback stuff?

Its not brain washing, it is a essential part of his development as a aviator. My son was the same with motorbikes, he would get on the tank for rides around the yard at 18 months. Was determined to now the lawn at 2. Keep it up, the force is strong in the young one.

You might be right on track there?. Alas the control problem could have been the knob at the stick.

They could hear a chop chop sound coming towards them. They looked up and saw a helicopter, the long endangered Seashite the greatest whirlygig ever invented in the back room thunderbox at Jackboot Johnny's used carp sales yard. And then they saw what looked like a Galah but was in fact the flying Abbott, resplendent in his best Sir Galahead knights armour with kevlar budgie smugglers on the outside. When he landed and ran up singing the worst rendition of "God Dave's a Queen" ever heard, the blokes realised they had their secret weapon. All they needed was some ammo and guns. Tonedeaf said no sweat, I have everything we need right here in my smugglers. A sudden look of defeat fell on Nobs face when he saw the what Tonedeaf meant. Then rage overcame Nob and he drew his sword and took aim at Tonedeafs smugglers. But alas he was buggered by the cunning use of kevlar undiedaks and the world's smallest target. Eye bolt ran over and held Nob by the hand with the sword, and asked what's wrong. Nob was saying, we ate not fighting ants for f...........

Nice Silvare The first one seems simple, a bit long and fast on the landing, banged it down , it bounced, but instead of been ready to go around had another try, it bounced, then apparently tried go around and them slammed it down and broke the left gear. Naturally given a torched airframe it is easy to say it didn't respond to go around. But was that before or after he was sliding on the wing? Weather was no issue. The second citation? Should in theory had enough runway at V1 decision time. He might have left it too late.

From experience people with degrees in business management, corporate governance, MBA's and such would be next to useless. Nothing they would have learnt at uni or the workplace that tends to require these qualifications would have any relevance to us. You end up with people who are taught to build empires or strip them apart for short term profit. They also come from a business culture that teaches ruthless capitalism and secrecy. These are attributes we must avoid at all costs.

Hi Brian, Thank you for taking the time to enlighten us on your experience. I hope that any comments made here have not been too upsetting, and apologize on behalf of fellow members if they have been. Unfortunately we sometimes jump to try and find insights in fatal and non fatal accidents. This can sometimes lead to speculations and comments that are unfounded and upsetting. This is not intentionally done, but happens in the flying community in general as we try to understand how such tragedies occur and by learning from them ensure safety in the skies for us all. You have my and I am sure other members greatest sympathies for the loss of your loved family members. If their is anything we can do to assist you, please feel free to ask. Yours sincerely Philip Nichol Aka Litespeed.