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  1. Birdseye
    I'm guessing that is not a typo.
  2. Birdseye
    I've used both light signals and pyrotechnics, but young enough to have only used them when there were radio problems.
  3. Birdseye
    I think its just a case of "because I can" rather than any practicality.
  4. Birdseye
    The South Atlantic AF incident highlighted two issues; one being the risk of the system generating incorrect data and secondly the risk of blindly following the incorrect data over following good pilotage principles. When programming intelligent software we also need to avoid programming out the human intelligence.
  5. Birdseye
    No 'dead man' to acknowledge. Totally superfluous, but still there after 48 years.
  6. Birdseye
    On Sunday the 1st of September 1968, the London Underground Victoria Line commenced operations. It was equipped with driver-less trains, but still to this day has a driver sitting in the cab monitoring operation........................
  7. Birdseye
    Tidal variation in the SW is quite small, leading to small soft beaches. Nev's suggestion, i.e. the Kimberly region, is probably your best bet. Rather remote if you get it wrong.
  8. Birdseye
    I recall seeing a short film of one operating from a u-boat at sea, looked rather hairy.
  9. Birdseye
    Concur in regard to CASA. Their involvement would only apply if you were seeking an Australian PPL.
  10. Birdseye
    There is a bit posted in various forums, but as usual contradictory and sources not referenced. The following link is the best starting point I can find, but note it talks about right to work. A quick browse of the act and regulations didn't come up with any definitive answer, other than that one is required. Applying for an aviation security identification card (ASIC)
  11. Birdseye
    Rule No. 1 for using a radio is: "Engage brain before operating mouth", that is to think about what you want to say - before pressing the PTT. Repeat that each time before you initiate a transmission and with practice it will all fall into place. Having been a professional user for many years, after a long break I found myself tripping over my tongue when I started using the radio again, even though I'm also a practicing radio amateur. Simply because I was no longer in my comfort zone. Reminding myself of Rule No. 1 helped a lot. Rule No. 2 is to keep transmissions to the minimum required. I noted on my return that there is far too much waffle these days, particularly in GA.
  12. Birdseye
    Always verify the forecast yourself against actual conditions prior to flight. If the wind, temperature etc. are wrong, very good chance the whole forecast is.
  13. Birdseye
    Good news is that (if I recall correctly) with cataracts private health insurance may cover things like laser and lens replacement that it wouldn't cover if solely related to degenerating vision.
  14. Birdseye
    You're too modest, I'm sure you were the 'top nut' in your family.
  15. Birdseye
    15 seconds, as I had to think twice on the Tempest/Typhoon.
  16. Birdseye
    Seems quite good, but I have problems going 'back' from some screens and have to close the app completely. Using an S7.
  17. Birdseye
    The latter, along with anything about Palin or Trump.
  18. Birdseye
    Yes I'm sure you are right. <Yawn>
  19. Birdseye
    This old map has appeared in Wikipedia and a number of MH370 articles and clearly shows how debris would generally move on the ocean currents. Wind would only have very localised effects, bar the Monsoonal changes in the northern Indian Ocean.
  20. Birdseye
    And a T-33
  21. Birdseye
    Enjoyable and no glaring technical errors I noticed. If there is any truth at all about the conduct of the simulations, then the NTSB have nothing to shout about.
  22. Birdseye
    Thread drift? That's the norm around here!
  23. Birdseye
    The real issue is that this commentator is one of a very few on this forum that is able to make an intelligent comment. You know who you are chaps!
  24. Birdseye
    Bex I like the way you avoid engaging with idiots.
  25. Birdseye
    This is available: ASN Aircraft accident Boeing 777-31H A6-EMW Dubai Airport (DXB)
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