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Skeptic, So of whom is that photo?

Yeah. I know. It is just that RIGHT NOW, my world is........ "non existant". I don't know how I am dealing with it and just hope that it "works" and I get out of it no worse than I am now.

Turbo, in answer to your question: Mine. :( Most of the time.

And I should probably learn to spell. It should be CLEVER dogs. Ah well.....

Yeah, gotta love windoze and things when they don't like .PNG files. Try again with original post.

Gee, these are smart dogs!

you lost me. But as you mentioned cows: (Sorry can't read.) If cows helped the crows, I am sure the end result wouldn't be much better. Cows are slow animals. If they saw a truck or car coming I am sure the crow would still be killed as the cow would only have time to say: "Mooooo" and not get the "ve" before the crow would be hit by what every vehicle.

Crow Mortality-rate Study A recent study has found over 200 dead crows near Ceduna South Australia., and there was concern that they may have died from the Avian Flu virus. A Bird Pathologist examined the remains of all the crows, and he confirmed the problem was definitely NOT Avian Flu, to everyone's relief. However, he was also able to determine that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with large trucks, and only 2% were killed by car impact. The State hired an Ornithological Behaviourist to determine the disproportionate percentages for the large truck versus car kills. The Ornithological Behaviourist determined the cause in short order. When crows eat road kill, they always set up another crow as a lookout in a nearby tree to warn of impending danger. His conclusion was that the lookout crow could say "Cah", …………….but he could not say "Truck."

GREEN with envy.

In a dark and hazy room, peering into a crystal ball, the Mystic delivered grave news: "There's no easy way to tell you this, so I'll just be blunt. Prepare yourself to be a widow. Your husband will die a violent and horrible death this year." Visibly shaken, Laura stared at the woman's lined face, then at the single flickering candle, then down at her hands. She took a few deep breaths to compose herself and to stop her mind racing. She simply had to know. She met the Fortune Teller's gaze, steadied her voice and asked, "Will I be acquitted?" For some reason, wives tend to like this joke........

I agree Phil. 100%. But, as I said, it is more to do with LIFE{} than flying. And I can't stop myself doing just that: Dissecting thing into infinitly small details. It kinda sucks, and can get depressing very fast. Oh well. "That's life". But thanks all the same.

Hey Phil. Thanks for the info. It is good reading. My REAL question was more to do with LIFE{} than flying. I asked here as I am more o fey with SOME of the terms so I can better express myself than in plane (no pun intended) lingo. I am going through a rough time/stage and am re-writing a lot of the "rules" and gee it is confusing/difficult when you are really working at the absolute bottom levels of the rules. I can't generalise with things as I am really REALLY re-writing from the ground up most of my rules. Someone else mentioned this - and I'll put it here - as to the foundation of behaviour: I have offered someone my assistance. If they need help: Take a step back, and look at it from a third person's perspective. Do what is needed and appropriate for the situation. Not more, not less. That is a good starting point. Of course, what is "appropriate" is - I guess - ambiguous, but I now have a base line. I guess a lot of what was taught to become a pilot is applicable: Act professionally. Take control. Be responsible. By taking control, that is to say take control of the situation, NOT the person. I am also stuck with the other side of the coin, as in when to ask for help/"declare an emergency"/"Pan Pan" situation. Because as bad as it can be "crying wolf" when flying, it is worse in LIFE{}.

Yeah, I shall have to call that number then and ask. It was just I couldn't find it and had to look in an OLD ERSA to get the details and wasn't sure if the phone number was still valid. Thanks.

Thanks. Don't know how I missed that. I like 13.4: Except when operating on preferred scenic routes, pilots are requested to maintain a minimum altitude of 2000 ft above the surface of the park. PREFERRED SCENIC ROUTES....... And are "we" allowed to fly those PREFERRED routes? Where are they listed?

Asking here is probably not the best place to ask, but as I am more interested in aviation and there is a "process", it is a good place to start. This is also SLIGHTLY to do with that story recently on the news about that silly person who keeps ringing 000 on false reasons. Note: SLIGHTLY. The other post about ditching is interesting reading but I don't want to hijack that thread. So here is mine. http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/someone-asked-about-ditching.55380/ Ok there are terms of EMERGENCY, IMMINENT DANGER and LIFE THREATENING and all these wonderful things, but I am either really stupid or am just not getting some parts. Although this is more AVIATION based, I am wanting to look at the bigger picture about handling emergencies in general. The subject has me interested. I guess the fist thing to do is to define what is an emergency. Because without that, everything else is airy fairy and built on not much. But I want to look on it from BOTH SIDES also. To request and offer assistance. If someone offers "SAR WATCH" - to call it - what are their "obligations"? Again: I know there needs to be a process for them to follow when they receive the call. And it would also depend on the level of cover the person offers and the other person needs if the two are compatible. I'd better stop here, as I am now confused myself in exactly what I am asking. I hope someone can offer suggestions/thoughts on what needs to be considered from both parties and how the "plans" are implemented.

Mark, Hope you are ok. All the best dude. As people have said: It is good it happened now rather than "later" when it would be too late. Hang in there.

Way back the ERSA showed these things. No I am &^*^ered if I can find any mention. From what I have been told it is basically: "Don't draw attention to yourself." I am wanting to do a scenic flight in/around the blue mountains/3 sisters/Katoomba area. I appreciate and don't want to annoy anyone, but there again, I don't want to do a "scenic flight" at 6,000 feet either. Anyone?

When you get to the south end of the islands, go inland and fly down to Murwillumbah. Keep Coolie to the East of you. There shouldn't be any problems.

So sorry, was it the plane's last flight or the pilot's? Just asking.

Um, yes, but the time/cost/enjoyment ratio isn't exactly good. I am not going to spend 1.5 hours driving to the gong, then fly 6/7 hours, only to arrive about mid-day Sat and then have to do the same on Sunday with the only advantage I can leave a bit later than I had to on Saturday.

Thanks folks. A bit the wiser.

Help if you can: 7700 is used for distress. 7600 is used for comms failure. But it isn't defined beyond that. What do you send if you have a nasty situation AND comms failure?

Alas it may not be that good for me. As I only have the SAT/SUN off work, it is a long way to go. It is a TEN HOUR drive at worst. Flying (including getting to the plane, packing etc) it wouldn't be much less. 1.5 hours to drive to the airport, .5 packing etc., YWOL - YPMQ, refuel/Lunch, YPMQ - Evan Head..... That's a long way for an overnight stay.

(Ssssshhhh!!!!) One day when I have a lot of money - yeah: I wish! I shall do some research and get my instructor in the plane and I want to do a landing at YSSY too. And get the whole thing on video. That would be so.... "kewl"! I would probably have to go for a low traffic day/time. (cough cough) Hey, it is on the bucket list!

Well, I hope to attend this year. Last year the drive nearly killed me - kinda. 10 hours. Yuck. Then the rain. Then the drive back. Luckily I staggered that over a few days. But this year I do hope to be flying.