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Bennyboy320 started following pilot WINGS badges , Video: Jetstar aircraft taxies for takeoff with cargo hatch open , Mayday V Pan and 7 others
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This is how ALL airlines treat abnormal smell in the flight deck or cabin, the ECAM/ECAS/QRH will take you the the smoke & fumes procedure, taking you through to all the systems to troubleshoot & identify the source, if you can’t identify it you continue to source unknown, END RESULT LAND ASAP/DIVERT.
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As a retired airline examiner (check captain) I fully support the crew’s decision to declare a MAYDAY in response to smoke & fumes, this event is one of the most complicated & frightening events an airline will face. From both a safety & procedural standpoint, it was the correct course of action. Situations involving potential fire or toxic fumes demand immediate & decisive action, the crew’s response ( including the cabin crew) reflects sound judgment & adherence to training.
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The pilot declared a MAYDAY X 3 over Orange, then as he returned to SYD at every frequency change you prefix your call sign with MAYDAY so that everyone is aware of your situation, the R/T you’re referring too was on first contact with tower as he becomes established on the ILS R/W 34L, as seen on the TV news, his R/T is correct.
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My wife & I flew into Ingelara about a 20 min drive from Carnarvon Gorge resort back in SEP17, stayed in resort & organized pickup & drop off from strip, the pilot touring guide gives you contact details of strip operator, from memory we paid a $50 donation to the RFDS as part of the landing fee, cattle maybe on strip so a condition/status report important. Definitely worth a visit.
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Class 5 medical declaration. My experience
Bennyboy320 replied to NT5224's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
The CASA class 5 is a legal medical, I’d put in a formal complaint with CASA against that school, it’s discrimination & illegal. -
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Looks very likely that the pilot not flying (PNF) retracts the flaps instead of raising the landing gear.
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I’m using my iPad Air with a magnet kneeboard & strap, been using it now for about a year, very happy with the setup. My ride is a Foxbat with a centre stick so there’s no obstruction.
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Class 5 medical declaration. My experience
Bennyboy320 replied to NT5224's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
The RAAUS ops manual hasn’t been updated yet to reflect that a CASA class 5 even exists hence you need to self certify a RAAUS medical declaration, that’s what I was told when I submitted my class 5. -
When I bought my Foxbat back in 2016 had the pleasure of dealing with both Peter & Ido, did my acceptance flight with Ido, he was an exceptional pilot & a real gentleman, RIP Ido.
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The wizz wheel (computer) for pilots is like trigonometry tables for high school & uni students, know that they exist & can be found in a museum, the world has moved on.
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I’ll be there if the weather gods are kind.
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Well I’ve been awarded my wings by the RAAF many years ago & since then have flown for a number of airlines, EVERY AIRLINE pilot in the world has a set of wings to be worn as part of your uniform, as far as aero club’s as mentioned by fachunter I like the idea.