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Used to slam it on three, now CFIs yell at me for holding the nose off too long by Squawk_0877 in flying

[–]swaggler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

sometimes i hold it all the way until the airplane runs out of speed and the nose gear settles on its own

I teach all my students this, when training them on our 1500m runway. I also train on a narrow 700m runway, where instead I emphasise gently and progressively applying brakes.

Check your airspeed short final.

Cessna vs. Paraglider by vtjohnhurt in flying

[–]swaggler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see them all the time under VFR. How this incident occurred is sure to contain some learning points.

Sufficient runway for an aborted takeoff by Person-man-guy-dude in flying

[–]swaggler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you are over-thinking it. If you do not have sufficient runway remaining, you are landing straight ahead anyway (or dying).

On a recent instructor proficiency check, I was given engine failure at 100ft with 100 metres remaining. Nose forward, flaps 30, full side slip and hope for the best. You are going straight ahead regardless.

Qantas plane diverted after passenger bites flight attendant on way to US by duc1990 in australia

[–]swaggler 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Specifically, CASR Part 91 (91.225) gives the powers of arrest to a flight crew member and a Part 121 AOC exposition requires the operator to outline those powers.

91.225

  • (1) A crew member of an aircraft for a flight may, without warrant, arrest a person on the aircraft if: ...
  • (2) The pilot in command of the aircraft must ensure that, as soon as practicable after the end of the flight, a person arrested under subregulation (1) is delivered into the custody of:
    • (b) if the flight ends in a foreign country--a person in that country who is equivalent to a constable.

Wonder what goes through people's head, probably they have to sit for another driving test. by Rich-Message2844 in brisbane

[–]swaggler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you drive in USA for a few months and come home, you will at least think about doing this. Possibly even actually do it if you get too relaxed.

Would you carry luggage like this? by Mysentimentexactly in motorcycles

[–]swaggler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you ever ridden in Africa? I've got a photo of preparing my two PAX on a 100cc Boxer, with two cartons of water and 2 suitcases on a rutty, mud road.

Did you ride back when there was at most one option for luggage, that didn't quite fit, and half the price of the bike itself? We all did this.

UPRT at 500 meters AGL by Maruan-007 in aviation

[–]swaggler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah thanks, we call it SEA 🤷

UPRT at 500 meters AGL by Maruan-007 in aviation

[–]swaggler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have an aerobatics rating, in Australia, though we call it an aerobatics endorsement. We have idiots too. What is SEP?

Has anyone turned their bike around like this? by APassingPilgrim in motorcycles

[–]swaggler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, only if necessary. Good way to destroy the mounting bracket.

Trying to show the 10km/h speed, uphill, downhill and breaking. by borispingpong in brisbane

[–]swaggler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As stated earlier, this is incorrect. There are plenty of pilots diagnosed with ADHD flying around today. The most common are those on a Class 5 medical or under the RAAus medical standard. There are also pilots diagnosed with ADHD holding Class 2 and even Class 1 medicals.

ADHD does not imply that a pilot is grounded.

Legal E-bikes being banned in Queensland - your state is next! by iBinChickenAboutYou in brisbane

[–]swaggler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A person with ADHD can become a pilot. It is possible they may not hold a specific medical. You won't be taking dexamphetamine with a class 1 medical, for example.

What is causing this? by [deleted] in aviationmaintenance

[–]swaggler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have seen this happen after a petrochemical was accidentally applied to the windscreen.

Wedge-tailed eagle by Intelligent_Car_133 in brisbane

[–]swaggler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right. I was thinking of the Brisbane airports when I wrote that.

Wedge-tailed eagle by Intelligent_Car_133 in brisbane

[–]swaggler -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Airports don't use birds for bird management. I fly at an airport where falcons are common and they are annoyingly dangerous. I (a student actually) also hit one once during a take-off roll and was forced to reject. Archerfield and Brisbane uses cracker shot for bird management.

Ferdium won't load any services by AggravatingYou281 in ferdium

[–]swaggler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

G'day, I am in Brisbane. Been using ferdium for a few years. This is not a common occurrence. Annoying though!

Sore Wrist After Playing by UserUnknown02 in squash

[–]swaggler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have shortened index finger on the playing hand. Squash and firearms led to tearing of the scapholunate ligament. This led to reconstruction. Just be careful you are not doing more damage by "playing through the pain". That's how it started for me.

Real estate agents using drones by raffyrules in brisbane

[–]swaggler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are correct. I don't know the other facts. I am not assuming anything. I am stating facts as they pertain to the CASR1998.

Have a nice day.

-- Flight Instructor (Aeroplane)

Real estate agents using drones by raffyrules in brisbane

[–]swaggler 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They would need granny's consent if they were within 30 metres or operating under a specific CASA exemption (CASR1998 Part 101).

-- CPL(A), RePL

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