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Post by jonesy on Jun 17, 2015 14:14:30 GMT 12
Plenty of videos on You Tube showing this....its the explosive vapour of petrol is the problem and many people get caught out by it. I often show these to guys I'm training, not to show the potential for injury whilst carrying out such burns, but because theyre hilariously funny. (Its obviously not funny to see people getting burned, far from it, but seeking jackasses in action does have some humour value) PS...For best results use diesel with a little bit of petrol mixed in, and some Jet A-1 to give it some meat once its going.
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Post by jonesy on May 27, 2015 21:47:47 GMT 12
So many 'experts' on the NZ Herald web site with their comments of 'flight attendants over zealous' etc etc. Really? Some even say 'Frequent flyers know what to do anyway'. Really? So us as flight attendants know that EVERYONE seated in an emergency exit is a frequent flyer? Who cares if you are a high profile person? CAA rules are CAA rules and a requirement of sitting in the exit is that you listen to the briefing. In that briefing you will know how to use the exit/what to do if you can't use the exit and a host of other things. If you choose not to listen...Not rocket science really. Look, I'll be the first to put my hand up and admit that sometimes I dont listen to the briefing, quite often I get the exit row seats as I get to check-in early. On occasion after a swing of nights I'm prone to dozing off during the briefing, and once woke up with the flight attendant looking directly at me awaiting the confirmation of the emergency evacuation briefing. Very apologetic indeed! These guys on our flights, some of them have been doing the FIFO stuff for up to 40 years, and I guess they'd consider themselves something of an expert, being able to do the briefing word and action perfect at the drop of a hat. But I'd have to say, if the brown stuff hit the revolving object and I had to pop that door, I'd be damn happy to be first out!
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Post by jonesy on Mar 31, 2015 21:41:24 GMT 12
As far as rail goes, if "they" could come across a cheap system to take over, "they" would get rid of the driver as well on the likes of the coal trains from Christchurch to Greymouth. Perhaps aviation will go that way too. Well they are test running automatic/driverless cars. isc Been operating driverless dump trucks/drills/trains on iron ore sites over here for a few years now. No driver fatigue etc... Hasnt been completely successful with stories of the odd truck starting to go places it shouldnt...
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Post by jonesy on Mar 30, 2015 20:01:57 GMT 12
The mental health issue is a massive one throughout all aspects of industries, so much more relevant when the person concerned has a duty of care for a number of others. Unfortunately its taken so many years to recognise this fact and do something about it. The really tricky thing is seeing when a person needs help, identifying the root causes of it and formulating a solution. And not just chucking them out to fend for themselves. The old addage of "harden up Princess" is well out of date...
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Post by jonesy on Mar 27, 2015 12:14:23 GMT 12
Can see the logic with company policy requiring 2 staff in the cockpit at any given time. What would happen if the sole occupant had a sudden medical condition whilst the other pilot was out?
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Post by jonesy on Mar 27, 2015 11:47:04 GMT 12
On our flights to work each week (domestic in W.A) whenever one of the aircrew pops out of the cockpit one of the flight attendants goes in there in the interim. Maybe thats company policy (Virgin/Alliance) or just a chance for the pilot to have a "chat" with the hostie?
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Post by jonesy on Feb 16, 2015 18:58:10 GMT 12
I'd be horrified if that was my plane...Whenever I watch an RC plane hit the deck I despair for the owner, who's put hundreds of hours of love into that plane only to have it smash into countless bits!
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Post by jonesy on Feb 16, 2015 18:55:55 GMT 12
Most of them grow up after realising the world doesnt owe them a damn thing and they will have to fend for themselves in the real world. The others stay at uni for as long as they can leaching off the taxpayer and just promote the next intake of students to act in the same manner... The ones that do grow up? They generally contribute to society in a positive way, and probably look back at what they did and cringe. Sorta what I do when I think of my career in the RNZAF
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Post by jonesy on Jan 16, 2015 11:25:26 GMT 12
Now that I have fully read and understood what happened I do feel sympathy for the guy and his family. But surely the way to deal with it would be to call the campground staff and let them deal with it? Just thinking tho...this guy was a lighting tech (presumably with a fairly good understanding of the concept of electricity and its associated dangers), are we too quick to assume alcohol played a part in this? I have a limited knowledge of electricity (actually it scares the crap outa me!) and theres NO WAY I'd cut a power cord unless I'd made sure it was isolated..
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Post by jonesy on Jan 15, 2015 14:10:29 GMT 12
What a winner! Ive got a tee shirt with the following on it: " Too much Emergency Medicine prevents Natural Selection"
Darwinism is a great way to thin out the population of imbeciles....pretty sure to get the award it has to be a fatality.
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Post by jonesy on Jan 5, 2015 19:17:11 GMT 12
Not sure if this is still happening these days...
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Post by jonesy on Jan 5, 2015 13:46:47 GMT 12
I spent some years in the service industry, so I know that people are very quick to complain about poor service, but its equally rare to hear compliments when things have gone well. This is very much the case in the commercial aviation industry also... So anyway, my son had to fly as an unaccompanied minor from Auckland to Perth on New Year's Eve, via Sydney. He was pretty nervous, it was the first time he'd ever travelled on his own, and to be honest I was pretty concerned how he would handle getting from International to Domestic at Sydney, as well as collecting his luggage and getting thru customs to catch his connecting flight (in 2 hours). Oh yeah, he was also travelling on QANTAS (who I have been quick to slag off previously I'd admit). Well there was absolutely NO cause for concern at all. The flight attendants looked after him the whole way, and made sure he was able to get thru the interchange at Sydney then made sure I was the correct person picking him up at Perth. They did EXACTLY as they said they would. So big ups to QANTAS for their levels of service there! The only hiccup was at the Air NZ controlled waiting room in Auckland (where they put the kids) and they forgot to tell him the flight was already boarding! He had to poke his head out the door to ask if it was time to board... That couldve been interesting!
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Post by jonesy on Jan 2, 2015 20:42:03 GMT 12
Well done those folks. Yet another reason to sit up, take notice and participate when doing first aid/CPR refresher. Often picture having to do it on my flights to/from work, given that the physical condition of some fellow passengers makes them prime candidates! Fortunately on my flight is 1 intensive care paramedic, 1 industrial medic (me) and a fellow firefighter. I've heard that some international/long distance domestic flights carry some specialised AED type equipment on them-any truth to that? Never really had to ask for it, but interested to know if it is carried.
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Post by jonesy on Jan 1, 2015 16:31:06 GMT 12
For the majority of those folks - well done, its nice to be recognised for dedicating your time to helping those around you. Cant quite see the point for people getting a gong for business etc. These guys are getting paid to do a job (just like politicians) and dont really need recognician for it. I always scroll down the list to see if anyone I recognise on it, only ever seen one or two.....
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Post by jonesy on Dec 23, 2014 18:21:53 GMT 12
You too Dave, and other forum lurkers...I'm off to work tomorrow for a week and fly home for a quiet New Years' Eve. And it gonna be hot I hear...42 there today! The wife and kids have flown back to Tauranga for Xmas with her family so its been a quiet house here...
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Post by jonesy on Dec 22, 2014 11:31:45 GMT 12
Thats awful indeed, and such incredibly tragic circumstances for the extended family. Rip Johnny G, I worked with Janie at Supply in OH briefly and crossed paths with him on base at the same time.
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Post by jonesy on Dec 17, 2014 19:07:19 GMT 12
Article here this afternoon in regard to why a sniper didnt "take him out" early on...Apparently the times when he was most visible through the windows the marksmen werent in position, and didnt have enough info about how many were involved. Imagine popping off one of them, only to have his accomplices go nuts? The outcry would be deafening! Damned if you do, damned if you dont. I reckon the right decision was made, just tragic results thats all.
Other reports are of the two victims died trying to protect others. if this is the case they should be recognised for their selfless bravery.
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Post by jonesy on Dec 16, 2014 11:23:23 GMT 12
What we will also see over here will be the opinions of "experts" in the media who will analyse the whole situation. And quite possibly some backlash against the Muslim community by ignorant Right-wingers. Incredibly sad situation indeed.
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Post by jonesy on Dec 15, 2014 13:54:20 GMT 12
Are these things just released to float around uncontrolled in commercial airspace? I'd be a little concerned to be coming across one of these in the dark....
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Post by jonesy on Dec 14, 2014 14:59:26 GMT 12
Hi Baz, yeah I'm on an iron ore site in the middle of the Pilbara called Yandi. Its about 2 1/2 hours drive to Newman and about the same distance to Port Hedland. As with most sites in the area it has its own airport.
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