Grr 8 updates. Cheers 'V' looks like they are cracking on; that sea floor data, stand alone, is of great value. Amazing technology and science.  Hope for the best and fingers crossed. Now; I don't ...

Curiosity begs questions. Cheers for the latest V; merry Xmas & etc for the NY. So, , ,  another 370 search launched, I wish 'em good hunting and top marks for tenacity. But; suppose they find t...

Long ramble warning.! Of Ass Hats & Croc eggs. Well, according to the ABC – HERE (https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/introducing-the-case-of-the-croc-wrangler/105636556) – the Ju...

Why did they ask the office girl? The video above is from Senate Estimates; above (Cheers P2). Questions are asked of Spence who, in her defence, would have NFI about the subject examined. Clerical...

An ages old,two headed dilemma. Throughout the eons, whenever two opposing forces 'faced off' both had 'problems' to solve. Those defending and those attacking needed to find away of 'winning' the ...

Don Quixote Lookalikes:- Or: those in the new world, tilting at wind farms. Bored rigid and unable to get anything done (due to plaster casts {Port wing/starboard oleo} ) offered a chance to 'study...

From the NTSB -HERE- (https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/DCA26MA024.aspx) A series of photographs worth careful study. - NTSB preliminary report - HERE (https://www.ntsb.gov/investigati...

Of - Dollars and Sense. Or: value for money. The MOSAIC program has great potential to benefit the general aviation community, world wide, in so many areas, much to the benefit of the nations adopt...

“The time has come," the Walrus said, “CASA has said it is considering a phased introduction of the new MOSAIC LSA rules as it continues to work on on policy and regulation changes that will enabl...

I've had more opposition from the skin on a rice pudding than this Ley led shambles is putting up; my deepest sympathy for the excellent Senate member who must, by now, be spitting chips.  Like the Ju...

Of ancient Traps, Book learning and 'Automatics'. The ATSB did not have a great deal to work with in this event – HERE (https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2025/report/ao-202...

HO- HOFO- FFS. The stultifying effects of the CASA @ Estimates video – HERE (https://youtu.be/11-pYAb8Mrs)– IMO accurately reflect their effect on industry advancement; the pace of advancement and...

1::120  Weight per unit Volume; or- Of games; and candles. It is a neat expression, the notion that the game is not worth the cost of the candle. It can be loosely used in many applications, i.e...

The 'End' game? Caution - Ramble - It had been a long, tough weekend for a 'hanger rat' - aircraft in, aircraft out, fuelling and keeping the 'schedule'; we had banner towing going on, so time need...

"Don't know why you bother." Those few words rasped through the workshop silence; I was just completing the last drawer of a 'workshop' - bench top tool box, -with a lid and three drawers for a ver...

Those magical Six minute markers. Historically, there have been many (many) events which involve VFR flights ending up in IMC; also, the number of 'engine' problems, leading to forced landings is w...

As the man with a wooden leg said - "it's a matter of a pinion." Or, a leg to stand on. which, if you add it all up, is what our vainglorious CASA is trying to stare down. This on going, catastroph...

Small minds - Big country. "CASA said yesterday that it would not necessarily conduct further consultation on changes to Sydney airspace, but would consider the adequacy of the Airservices Australi...

Broome - "It's a brooding melancholy that haunts me." That title quote may be a touch 'dramatic' however, it always comes to mind whenever the 'Croc Jock' saga is mentioned, or; as it was discusse...

Second coffee inspiration. Or, a twiddle of little consequence, requiring no further attention. Idly scratching about in the decade long Ministerial speak archives for a half forgotten 'blurb' rela...