Sydney from the air in the early '60s

[NAMPS]

Here is a link to the SMH website where I found this historic piece of footage.

Link (http://media.smh.com.au/?rid=16084&source=smh.com.au%252F&sy=smh&t=2RN1KH&player=wm7&rate=3960&flash=1&ie=1)

[Ultralights]

thats a great vid!
its amazing how old the planes look! oh wait, there the same ones we fly today.

though the lack of sky scrapers is noticable! no traffic on the bridge! and deserted beaches! ohhh the good old days! :}

[chimbu warrior]

Is that Senja Robey in the 172?

[tinpis]

Didja see tin waving from the Opera house?
Had a job on the site for a few weeks 1964.Lived in a basement in Lower Fort street 30 bob a week.

[Obiwan]

NAMPS,
That's so cool :)

I have some photos of a flight from Mascot to Newcastle in the 30s. An aerial shot shows the airport consists of a couple of hangars, one with MASCOT painted on the roof :p

PM me your email if you'd like to see them

[Obiwan]

Is that Senja Robey in the 172?

Yes it is

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

I had the 'pleasure' of ferrying VH-IAO, C172 from BK to JT in June '68.

It was a 'VERY much used' aircraft then...used only for circuit training I believe. All it had were the BASIC instruments, ASI, ALT, T&B, Compass - inc. oil press./ temps./ fuel gauges - and from memory, that was about the lot. I supplied the clock.
A very enjoyable trip - solo - my first east-west crossing. Done a few more ferries / navex's with students since, always enjoyable, and different...

Last saw Senja early 80's when she passed thru Kalgoorlie FSU on a 'big trip', a very nice lady.

Nice memories, thanks guys.:ok:

[Obiwan]

Senja is CFI at Phoenix Aero Club - Hoxton Park.

[Ultralights]

great lady! know her well.

[surfnsun]

Excellent video. Thanks muchly