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frigatebird

20th Apr 2010, 01:27

And at the other end - their owners are also looking for new homes for them..

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Painting%20Day/140C180Pa32R.jpg

Jim's C.180

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Painting%20Day/Jims180.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Painting%20Day/JimsC180.jpg

Bevan's Lance

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Painting%20Day/Pa32RLance.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Painting%20Day/BevansPa32R.jpg

The Cherokee 140

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Painting%20Day/Cherokee140.jpg

(and there is a further Red C.185 with a cargo pod in a Club Hanger as well) !!

j3pipercub

20th Apr 2010, 01:37

That Broussard is awesome! Is Rip getting out of Maryborough FB?

Wanderin_dave

20th Apr 2010, 01:38

Ha! I had the big sales pitch thrown at me about that Broussard 3-4 years ago when passing through Maryborough. Would be a hell of a fun beast to own....you might need your own oil well to keep her fed though.......

Now that C180, that could be tempting :ok:

frigatebird

20th Apr 2010, 01:51

J3
Nope
(at least I hope not..!!)

The reason the aircraft were moved outside today

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Painting%20Day/Painting172.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Painting%20Day/Paintingfront.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Painting%20Day/Painting.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Painting%20Day/Painting172Bus.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Painting%20Day/Paintingrear.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Painting%20Day/Paintingfusewing.jpg

Chimbu chuckles

20th Apr 2010, 02:54

Jim's 180 (P2-UIG)? Jim Cassan? Six Pack?

Now there is some history behind THAT old girl.

Aye Ess

20th Apr 2010, 03:06

Wow,Frigate,what memories.

I learnt to fly on that PA28 VH-CNH,in 1973 when it was brand new.

It was at NASA in Cessnock hence the C N rego. Imagine how many pilots have flown that. Most of the Pprunners reading this were nowhere even close to being born.

frigatebird

20th Apr 2010, 06:15

Yes Chuck, Jim is retired here now - still comes to the hangar - the C.180 is his Super. Rip was his apprentice at Maroochy, when they maintained the fleet in the early 70's, before he up and left for New Guinea.

conflict alert

20th Apr 2010, 06:19

Frigate Bird

HFA - what Army colours are those?

AussieNick

20th Apr 2010, 06:32

Frigate, any more info on that 180, i know a person who is looking for one

frigatebird

20th Apr 2010, 06:35

Probably French, - she is a genuine Warbird as she saw service in Algeria. Is the only one of type in Australia.

Would love to see it on amphibious floats on the river or Sandy Straits....

frigatebird

20th Apr 2010, 06:45

Aussienick
Contact [email protected] or at the hangar, he could put you in touch with Jim. Like I said , there is a C.185 with pod available as well.

....O...K....!!
Look in the postcode book for 4650, and find a maintenance company with the initials M.A.S., and ask for rip

AussieNick

20th Apr 2010, 06:52

hey frigate, that contact number/email/whatever it is came us as invalid hash. and i'm ashamed to say I do not know what club their at

the c185 could be tempting to me and a mate to become part owners....

frigatebird

20th Apr 2010, 07:10

Don's 336 & Joe's 182 ('75)

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/General/DonAdams336andJoeCunninghams182Myb7.jpg

Arnold E

20th Apr 2010, 09:00

I hope that the aircraft in the hanger is not being painted with 2 pack. I notice that the guys spraying are not using fresh air supplied breathing masks. there is no such thing as a filter for isocyanates (not sure of the spelling, but you get the idea ), or so I was told by my paint supplier.

toolowtoofast

20th Apr 2010, 09:22

Highly likely be 2-pack. They don't paint planes in lacquer. It's hardly going to matter though - the finished job is going to be rubbish considering the environment it's being done it.

PA39

20th Apr 2010, 11:16

That poor old AC 685 has a lot of history. Wouls suit a renaissance project for someone with heaps of $$ to spend on her. You would get her for a song....and spend a swag on her. great old bird in her day. Any interested should call Christina Testorelli at Westpac. Not sure of her contact #.

frigatebird

20th Apr 2010, 12:14

So Arnold, toolow, educate the Masses,
show us YOUR setups..
Capital City, High Volume, presumably..

Arnold E

20th Apr 2010, 12:41

Errr no, I am not a professional painter, only what I have been told when doing painting on my aircraft and building my RV(7). The finish that the painter got painting that Cessna to me is unimportant and unknown by me in any case. But as indicated in my previous post, I have been warned by people supposedly in the know, that painting 2 pack without a remote air supply to a positive pressure mask is dangerous. I do have such equipment for the painting that I do.It was in the way of a, hopefully, helpfull warning that I made the post. 2 pack paint fumes are a carcinogen.

Horatio Leafblower

20th Apr 2010, 13:19

there is no such thing as a filter for isocyanates

Hi Arnold,

Not true - I have worked in mining using Polyurethane and I have post graduate qualifications in OHS.

The correct grade of filter on the correct type of respirator will provide protection against Isocyanates. It depends on the concentration of chemical in that atmosphere - I don't recall (last timeI was in the hangar) seeing proper air exchange systems although I wasn't looking either (I was swearing about my broken aircraft) :ugh:

yowieII

20th Apr 2010, 13:26

Thats the second biggest spray booth I have ever seen, hope the bus is gettin a lick to! The biggest was the northern tarmac at YMEN with at least one well known Duchess getting sprayed in the big blue hangar:}

frigatebird

20th Apr 2010, 21:18

Thanks Arnold, Horatio - was hoping we would get something positive out of the exchange.

(the Bus will be a retirement mobile home eventually)

On another tack,
Kavachi Submarine Volcano towards the end of its 6 week (average) eruption cycle. About every two years it would build itself up from one of the vents from the seamount (different vent most times), to a height of about 30 feet above the surface, and throw molten stuff and steam up to about 500 feet. Also when the ocean swells came rolling through there would be a lot of steam. Quite spectacular to see. Then as it started to die down, the eruptions would become less frequent after a month, and in another month it would be collapsed back below the surface as a muddy stain again.

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/volcanos/scan0006-1.jpg

Further east, Tinakula was smoking all the time, and would squeeze rocks the size of Volkswagens out and roll them down 2,000 feet into the ocean

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/volcanos/scan0026.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/volcanos/scan0001-1.jpg

sixtiesrelic

20th Apr 2010, 22:24

Thanks Frigatebird. My memory isn't magnifying things after all. I have told stories of rocks as large as a car being bobbled about in Mt Bagana's crater back in 73 and wondering if maybe I was remembering things thay didn't really happen.
Close proximity to volcanos are the only occasions when I've felt fear of the mighty.

chimbu warrior

21st Apr 2010, 02:07

Well, as volcanoes seem to be pretty topical at present, here are a couple more.

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz133/chimbu737/3-24-2010_014.jpg?t=1271815461

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz133/chimbu737/3-24-2010_023.jpg?t=1271815551

VH-XXX

21st Apr 2010, 03:21

Some friends of mine saw this one in Vanuatu and decided to head in for a closer look. At some stage near when the second pic was taken they saw rocks being spat up vertically that could take a wing off, so they quickly left the area :ouch:

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab160/bc_j400/volcano1.jpg

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab160/bc_j400/volcano2.jpg

V1OOPS

21st Apr 2010, 07:09

Looks like Yasur on Tanna. A very specky sight day or at night, and a tummy thumper up close on the rim.

kblackburn

21st Apr 2010, 10:24

Have to say...what a superb thread. There are some excellent photos and videos here. Best collection I've seen I think.

Cheers - Keith

Jabawocky

21st Apr 2010, 12:15

Welcome to the boards........hope you are enjoying this very sacred part of pprune!

Feel free to contribute........it really is the best thread on the whole site and its statistics speak for them selves:ok:

J:ok:

kblackburn

21st Apr 2010, 13:42

Thanks Jabawocky, I appreciate the welcome!

No question about it - the thread is excellent...I would love to contribute something, however where I fly (Dubai) photography is prohibited unfortunately. Will try to do something though.

Thanks again.

Cheers - Keith

VH-XXX

23rd Apr 2010, 01:32

4yK4IP-JU4A

YouTube - Europa wreckage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yK4IP-JU4A&feature=related)

Capt Fathom

23rd Apr 2010, 02:24

So XXX, does this mean your Darwin trip is off? :E

VH-XXX

23rd Apr 2010, 02:54

Vert amusing Capt Nemo!!!

I stumbled across that recently but no idea as to the origins other than what I read on YouTube.

Ps the Darwin trip is off (for me at least) the new owners are flying up themselves however all feedback from the other thread is greatfully received by the pilot.

Arnold E

23rd Apr 2010, 10:37

What aircraft did you have?

VH-XXX

23rd Apr 2010, 11:00

SR22. Did the job. Am thinking about upgrading to a light turbine. Pity that Innodyn went under and Compair went pear-shaped, would have turbined a Compair 6.

frigatebird

26th Apr 2010, 06:29

SDD Carnarvon Range '69

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/General/SDDCarnarvonRange.jpg

SDD out bush

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/General/SDDoutbush.jpg

Suburbia '72

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/General/Qantas747.jpg

kblackburn

26th Apr 2010, 07:42

Interesting pics frigatebird

This (A6-EFT) is the aircraft I soloed in about 12 years ago...

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab226/KeithB2808/ga14_big.jpg

Keith

PS - apologies for the not so good quality.

frigatebird

28th Apr 2010, 07:34

Another nostalgic old one..

The Fraser Island Back-beach Bus

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Early%20Whitaker%20Aircraft/FraserIslandBack-beachBusOct75.jpg

frigatebird

28th Apr 2010, 22:36

HS 748 Amberley early '71

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/General/HS748Amberleyearly71.jpg

ABX

29th Apr 2010, 08:07

"Belly of the Beast" was taken down for a while (probably due to company politics?) but it is back now and well worth a watch! It generated 200 000 views in a week just before it was taken down.:ok:

Link here: Belly of the Beast (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DcoVBj7pyU&playnext_from=TL&videos=68z_-yzktTM&feature=sub)

Edit, ok, not sure how to post it directly to the post, previous attempt failed...:ouch:

_DcoVBj7pyU

That what you wanted? :}

Tail Wheel

kblackburn

29th Apr 2010, 17:36

ABX...that's a superb video. Great post :ok:

Cheers - Keith

Trojan1981

30th Apr 2010, 00:17

ABX...Brilliant:ok:

maverick22

30th Apr 2010, 12:15

Hmmm... must remember to pack zip ties and HD camcorder in flight bag tomorrow! Awesome vid:ok:

ABX

30th Apr 2010, 13:01

Thanks for the replys about the video, it is a great vid, I don't want anyone to think it is mine though, its not. It was made by a fella whose youtube name is 'Belleka' who used to fly frieght in a B747-200F for MK in Africa. Unfortunately it seems that MK have folded and Balleka is looking for a new gig.

For those that haven't seen, The FE's Lament (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4TRSYhrEJE) and African Skies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrvznu_LFNU&feature=related) videos are great as well.

Cheers,

ABX:ok:

Peter Fanelli

1st May 2010, 00:27

The 747 sure is one elegant looking aircraft, even as a tired freighter.

ABX

1st May 2010, 02:12

Tail Wheel - bingo, thats what I wanted. Thanks.

ForkTailedDrKiller

1st May 2010, 04:38

ABX

1st May 2010, 04:54

Hey Doc, too complicated for the likes of me to fully understand, but... yes, he attached the camera to the FLG with cable-ties, then after take-off raised the gear in the normal fashion. When he descended to FL100 and slowed to (whatever his gear extension speed is) he selected an alternate gear extension (?) and lowered only the nose wheel.

Balleka has got a video explaining the whole thing in detail, but it is not up at the moment, now that his employer has folded he might be at liberty to put it back up.

To the experts, it wouldn't surprise me if I got that NQR so be gentle - please?:sad:

Cheers,

ABX:ok:

Ps. The camera was set to stop-motion mode, only took a frame every few seconds, as you can see in the video if you look closely.

Pilotette

1st May 2010, 07:01

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/P5010204.jpg
Places I've been and things I've seen on the job lately...
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/P5010215.jpg
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/P4190147.jpg
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/P4190153.jpg
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/P4190162.jpg

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/P4190180.jpg
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/P4180142.jpg

kblackburn

1st May 2010, 07:38

Lovely pictures Pilotette

Cheers - Keith

frigatebird

1st May 2010, 08:08

Yeah Pilotette, nice ones.. Keep posting..
Which part of the Channel Country was that..?
frigate

Peter Fanelli

1st May 2010, 09:08

Well the airport is Olympic Dam

Horatio Leafblower

1st May 2010, 09:36

Ps. The camera was set to stop-motion mode, only took a frame every few seconds, as you can see in the video if you look closely.

NQR! :}

The Contour HD doesn't have a stop-motion mode. There is a HD/SD switch but he had it recording in HD.

Other editing etc must be done afterwards,

Cheers
:ok:

ABX

1st May 2010, 10:29

Horatio, I hope he still has the original unedited footage, that stuff could end up in a doco some day!

frigatebird

3rd May 2010, 02:24

As noone else is posting, you'll have to suffer my 40 year old slides again.
(Sorry about the quality, but these were the better ones..)

National Service familiarization training

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/National%20Service/NationalServiceHueyliftoff.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/National%20Service/NationalServiceHueyline.jpg

Fraternizing with the natives

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/National%20Service/NationalServicenative.jpg

Horatio Leafblower

3rd May 2010, 04:59

the original unedited footage

It records onto a Micro SD card...how big is an electron? ...and how many would you need to make a "foot" of tape?

...and if it is a digital tape, is it a metric foot or an imperial foot? :confused:

...I give up... :ooh:

Pilotette

3rd May 2010, 06:26

Thanks, that was up at Goyders Lagoon on my way to Birdsville. Its unbelievable how much water is up around that area at the moment.

On the way from Olympic Dam to Leigh Creek... http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/P4110292.jpg
Not hard to guess the strip below..
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/P4100277.jpg
Birdsville track on the way to Marree
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/P4190178.jpg
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/P4190172-1.jpg

Jabawocky

3rd May 2010, 07:08

YIMT I assume.

Will post some pics later....I did not hear you around the ridges over the weekend...you must have been hiding!:suspect:

There is a lot of water around in a lot of places. Was a great weekend!

J:ok:

Jabawocky

4th May 2010, 06:04

OK

Just so frigatebird does not need to rush his slide processing I will fill in for a bit.

For those not able to get out to see the regions of the Coongie Lakes, Goyder Lagoon and Lake Eyre, here are some more to add to Pilotette's collection.

Cooper Ck near Lake Mackillop just Nth of Durham Downs
http://i1.bebo.com/050b/1/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228011l.jpg

Not sure what the big red constructions were?? :confused: Anyone know?
http://i1.bebo.com/051b/5/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228024l.jpg

Fancy that!! Another Retard Vehicle.... :E
http://i1.bebo.com/051b/2/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228040l.jpg

coming into the Coongie Lakes region
http://i1.bebo.com/051b/12/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228051l.jpg

http://i1.bebo.com/050b/21/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228058l.jpg

http://i1.bebo.com/050b/7/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228067l.jpg

http://i1.bebo.com/052b/18/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228078l.jpg

http://i1.bebo.com/051b/8/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228089l.jpg

And a quick stop for fuel food and the loo!
<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qYP2-FKEgXM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qYP2-FKEgXM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>

More to follow........

J:ok:

Jabawocky

4th May 2010, 07:26

.......and now some of Lake Eyre.

Interesting patterns in the water at the top of the lake
http://i1.bebo.com/050b/8/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228098l.jpg

http://i1.bebo.com/050b/9/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228111l.jpg

Babbage Penisnsula and Jackboot Bay in the distance
http://i1.bebo.com/052b/9/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228127l.jpg

On our way to Innamincka......Lake Hope.
http://i1.bebo.com/051b/9/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228131l.jpg

Cooper Creek trying to make it to Lake Eyre
http://i1.bebo.com/051b/21/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228144l.jpg

Not sure what its name is but its a pretty colour! :)
http://i1.bebo.com/051b/19/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228159l.jpg

Moomba with waterfront land;)
http://i1.bebo.com/050b/16/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228173l.jpg

Now where is this airstrip.....excuse the rowdy lot in the middle of the shot! :}
http://i1.bebo.com/051b/9/large/2010/05/04/05/4525920200a12480228181l.jpg

J:ok:

kblackburn

4th May 2010, 15:20

Interesting pictures Jaba...certainly more interesting than the aerial view of the 'sandpit' :suspect: Keep 'em coming...

Cheers - Keith

frigatebird

4th May 2010, 21:36

Jaba
Last year (5th.May 09), when I took the Frigatebird 1, YIMT-via the Groove-YWMC-YIMT, to see the Waters, when flying low over the eastern side of Lake Eyre it was hard to see the channel where Cooper Creek joins as there was no flow in then. How close to the Lake is the water in Cooper Creek now, or is it already flowing in? If not, do you think it will make it, or peter out in the desert again?
We had looked at Cubby on the way out then, it was dry then - would be very different now..

Jabawocky

4th May 2010, 21:44

Lots more water out there this year FB, the Cooper is still over the causway/road (5M)at YIMT, the camp sites are still under water and you would have to think it would make it to the Lake, but only a local would know.

Its not flowing into the lake yet. We saw where it had made it to so far and that was still a ittle way to go, and it spreads out a bit in various places.

Pilotette or others working out there may be best to answer that one.

J:ok:

KRviator

4th May 2010, 23:21

OK, I'll bite! I assume that the camera is attached to the nose wheel - appears to be the case, with gear doors opening and closing.

How does the nosewheel come down without the mains in the landing sequence?Wondered that myself, so I went searching...

Turns out he used the 747's Alternate Gear Extension system to drop the NLG on descent, then the mains when required. The system can be seen on the panel here (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Iran-Air-Cargo/Boeing-747-2J9F/1515230/L) just to the left of centre...

ThreeGreen

5th May 2010, 22:59

Good find KRviator!

Towering Q

6th May 2010, 01:57

Further to KRviator's find....to the left and up a bit is 'Flt Controls Hyd Pwr' followed by 'rudders, elevators, spoilers, ailerons and CCA'. Can anyone tell me what CCA is?

kblackburn

6th May 2010, 04:07

Towering Q - your question on CCA started to get to me so I did some research :8

I think it means Central Control Actuator. There's a bit of a technical discussion here (http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/tech_ops/read.main/27569/) that may be of interest.

Cheers - Keith

Towering Q

6th May 2010, 09:33

Thanks Keith...a very interesting read.:ok:

frigatebird

7th May 2010, 11:44

Great Divide Corroboree Country

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Trips/BunyaMountains1.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Trips/BunyaMountains2.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Trips/BunyaMountains3.jpg

Pilotette

9th May 2010, 11:37

Hey Jaba, very disappointed I didn't see or hear you around the traps! I was flying a couple of vets around to a few stations doing preg testing while you were living it up the scenic way ;)

Frigate, its hard to know whether the Cooper water will make it all the way down to the Lake but there are some serious plans being put in place at the moment for the ferry accross the Birdsville Track to become operational again this year. One good sign is the fact that Lake Hope is completely full and there is a lot of water yet to come! The waters have started to subside at Innaminka and I'll post some photos shortly of the creek at Innaminka that I took yesterday.

Jaba, I'm intrigued by that strip and it looks very familiar but can't put my finger on it just yet!

OZBUSDRIVER

9th May 2010, 11:55

Frigatebird...that looks like Mt Mowbullan.

frigatebird

9th May 2010, 12:46

Yes. Thought I'd add some trees and a hill to balance the outback photos. Always makes me think, when I pass this hill, that the raindrops that fall on its western side are destined never to reach the sea off South Australia.. Love the doughy taste of the Bunya nuts too..

frigatebird

9th May 2010, 15:30

Yesteryears Gate Guardians.
How soon they become obsolete front line equipment..
Wouldn't we just love to see a few more restored ones flying now..?

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/General/GateGuardian1.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/General/GateGuardian2.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/General/GateGuardian3.jpg

Trojan1981

10th May 2010, 01:53

Is that the one that was up the pole at Bull Creek? Now inside and restored to static condition. I believe it was replaced by a fibre glass replica.

HKG Phooey

10th May 2010, 07:16

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/ccanddry/DSC_2221.jpg

even though the sky looks blue it was V.dark...

so where?

HKG Phooey

10th May 2010, 07:25

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/ccanddry/DSC_2223.jpg

HKG Phooey

10th May 2010, 07:27

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/ccanddry/DSC_2097.jpg

Jabawocky

10th May 2010, 07:36

The ITCZ? :confused:

Great pics :ok:

PA39

10th May 2010, 10:51

enroute Hawaii to Christmas island ??????

Capt Fathom

10th May 2010, 11:23

so where?

You're kidding right!

It could be anywhere in the world! :bored:

frigatebird

10th May 2010, 11:39

O.K. HKG, give us more of a hint..!
You're not flirting with a volcano in there too..are you?

Ultralights

10th May 2010, 11:55

http://pamuva1.smugmug.com/Other/Savannah-flight-home/IMG0202/855268687_pEqow-L.jpg
Im sure many know of this place, great spot for an overnighter

http://pamuva1.smugmug.com/Other/Savannah-flight-home/IMG0160/855268458_9N92E-L.jpg

Jabawocky

10th May 2010, 12:50

Camden Haven.....lovely spot....if I have it right!

descol

11th May 2010, 14:22

Photos from all over - here's some from Birdsville in 1976 - flying doc etc
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/descol/bv12.jpg
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/descol/bv2.jpg
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/descol/bv1.jpg
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/descol/bv3.jpg
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/descol/bv10.jpg

HKG Phooey

11th May 2010, 15:57

Yep I guess it could be anywhere in the world....

so sorry for that!

on decent into Kathmandu... ITCZ not to far away!

frigatebird

11th May 2010, 23:13

What are you doing..? Flying the Hump..!!
They are f.....g big, rugged, bits of rock then.
Way too eycee for my warm bod too !

Peter Fanelli

12th May 2010, 00:38

Geeez descol, that looks like my dad's old EK holden there.

Jabawocky

12th May 2010, 01:02

A380....what is the LSALT there.....:E ?

Jabawocky

12th May 2010, 02:45

The previous pic looks like you are at FL290....or lower!

Seriously big rocks down there. I have only flown over them in daylight a couple of times and it is quite impressive.

Aye Ess

12th May 2010, 03:07

Descol,
Great photos. Considering they are over a third of a century old & taken with that old fashioned stuff called 'film',they are remarkably clear. Any more?

A380,
my guess would be Swiss/Italian Alps.

zac21

12th May 2010, 04:47

Descol,
Could the guy in the third shot be Ian Hodgson with his 260
Comanche VH-WDL ????

Wanderin_dave

12th May 2010, 06:12

A380 Driver - With LSALTs like that how do you handle a depressurisation?

megle2

12th May 2010, 07:36

Zac
Dont think so - looks like a N not a W VH NDL
Also wrong wing colour by memory
But your right it looks like him in the bag!

descol

12th May 2010, 08:12

Peter Fanelli
Your old man ! are you kidding me ? I remember the scene very well - Pickles and The EK Holden - Do you want a copy?

Aye Ess
Thanks - the 35 mm kodachrome with a nikon F2AS. I have 00' s more from my 15 years in the South Pacific.

Zac21
Yes, it is my old workmate from PNG (74-79)- Ian Hodgson - when we both flew down from POM to the BV races in 76. I have posted several times seeking info on him - didn't get much back, except that the piper - in which I accompanied him many times - went down in PNG - Ian not on board - do you have any info on him ?

Megle
See above

Regards from Dublin

Capt Fathom

12th May 2010, 11:46

We have escape routes in the event of pressure loss, with varying levels to descend to

Yeah right!

Just remember to take a deep breath. It will have to last you a while! :E

It's called a Calculated Risk.
The Company makes the calculations, and you deal with the risks!

Joker 10

13th May 2010, 03:47

This has to be the quote of this millennium, very apt:

(PS I don't have an Asic at all- Might as well show a Nigerian drivers license

Macrohard

13th May 2010, 04:25

A380, Just over that hill in the next valley is a little place called 'Gilgit' Apparently, the more adventurous can go there, hire a car with driver, drive for a day through the hills and have a cuppa with the Chinese border guards, who are happy to entertain as they see bugger all out there!

Jabawocky

13th May 2010, 06:19

yeah....but can he divert there in his A380....and have they enough hire cars and tea bags for 450+ punters! :}

Pilotette

13th May 2010, 08:27

Wheres this strip?http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/GetAttachment.jpg

slackie

13th May 2010, 09:10

Pilotette...
That aint a "strip"....that looks more like an international airport!!

prospector

13th May 2010, 10:01

Somewhere where the tides on the way in!!!

Peter Fanelli

13th May 2010, 10:58

Clifton Hills

Here's a challenge for you next time you're up that way. Bring us back a picture of the Alton Downs strip, without using a GPS :)

halas

13th May 2010, 11:15

Looks like fish is getting a kiss from the purser over PURPA :}

halas

Gnadenburg

13th May 2010, 12:42

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/coronatower/CaribouAircrewsA4-171VungTauVietnam.jpg

Just got this photo from Mum of my Dad in V'nam. Who would want to fly those things and be shot at?

Plow King

14th May 2010, 11:09

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/athomp23/P1040327.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/athomp23/P1040474.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/athomp23/P1040366.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/athomp23/P1040348.jpg

Plow King

14th May 2010, 11:21

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/athomp23/P1040371.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/athomp23/P1040349.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/athomp23/P1040365.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/athomp23/P1040483.jpg

VH-XXX

14th May 2010, 14:14

Those AeroComp's are a sexy beast on floats!

skywagondriver

14th May 2010, 14:26

You missed out the prettiest there....

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g100/chinapilot/P1000804.jpg

Taxing out to return to Melbourne [Florida that is :)]

propelled

14th May 2010, 22:09

Hey frigatebird, enjoyed ur pics from Fiji....
U should post some to the fiji pilots thread if u got some more...
am lookin forward to flying there sometime!
moce

185skywagon

15th May 2010, 01:37

Alton strip on the ground.
Temp 48 deg C, Rotten Camel meat.
http://www.skywagon.info/webshots/2009/altoncwh.JPG
http://www.skywagon.info/webshots/2009/altoncwh1.JPG
185.

tinpis

15th May 2010, 01:46

Gnadenburg, bet they wonder now how come they were so skinny :( , do my eyes deceive me or is that a very young Ozzy Osbourne on the left?

Plow King

15th May 2010, 03:50

True, that Kestrel was a nice looking machine (nearly as nice as those Lancair Evolutions :E )

VH-XXX - those Comp Air 8's do look tough, but there was something wrong about the Comp Air 9 - really looked as if the wheels should go up and down.

It was a good show; pity about it being a bit damp on the last day and everyone pulling up stumps early, but it was nice looking at a few things without fighting the crowds.

frigatebird

15th May 2010, 03:52

More Radials..
TWB Warbirds this morning, on a weekend away.
http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Warbirds/Trojan3.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Warbirds/Trojan2.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Warbirds/Trojan4.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Warbirds/RedTrojan.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Warbirds/Yak2.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Warbirds/Yak3.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Warbirds/Winjeel.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Warbirds/Winjeel2.jpg

j3pipercub

15th May 2010, 08:11

Plow King,

Is that first pic some sort of aerostar conversion?

All of that fantastic plastic stuff looks rubbish. Those Aerocomp things look like they were designed by a committee :}

FB, looks like Maryboring again?

j3

frigatebird

15th May 2010, 08:54

boring..!?!
Had a bad experience? Share with us do.. this is a social website.

Trojan1981

15th May 2010, 09:10

Got to love the T-28:ok:
Makes the Nanchangs and Yaks look vegetarian!
Nice Winjeel too, thanks FB

j3pipercub

15th May 2010, 10:34

As a former member of the bay, FB I am obliged to call it maryboring :)

frigatebird

15th May 2010, 18:21

Everyone to their own opinion. The bits of Australia I find boring are the ribbon development stretches of a highway section that just spring up with pre-fabricated concrete walled unitized fast food takeaway outlets, or motels, or used car yards all in a row. Can see them in any tourist area or the suburbs of any large city. Reminds me of the words of the song that go, "and they're all made out of ticky-tacky, and they all look just the same".

Plow King

16th May 2010, 04:08

J3, it was a Taylor Speedstar - an Aerostar with a 800HP Garrett up front. It was quite remiss of me to not take a pic of the signboard , but this thing had a swag of mods. Couldn't find much info about it except this:
Speedstar (http://www.davemorss.com/work.html)

frigatebird

16th May 2010, 06:18

Falco
180 knots and aerobatic
Have coveted one of these wooden wonders for 40 years, but never had the time or patience to build.

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/General/Falco1.jpg

j3pipercub

16th May 2010, 06:53

Cheers Plow!

And FB, I love that part of the world, was just stirring. If I could still work there and get paid what I do now, I'd never leave! River Heads is one of my favorite spots on the planet...

Anyway, Maryborough, as I learnt last night, has the record for the worlds largest pub crawl. Was thinking I would participate in it this year. Who's with me? :)

j3

frigatebird

16th May 2010, 07:01

J3
Know that feeling about work, in this game. Consider it one of the best regions climate wise though, especially at this time of the year.

Jabawocky

16th May 2010, 08:06

Falco :ok:

Looks like the nose wheel is a little low on air:uhoh:.

slackie

16th May 2010, 22:48

If you like the Falco then take a look at this...
http://www.falcomposite.com/images/multimedia/photo/2/4.jpg
The Furio....much easier to build than the Falco and an all round better aircraft...check out http://www.falcomposite.com/

Scottw

16th May 2010, 23:42

Hi all

was part of theToowoomba crew on the weekend at Maryborough and had a great time as usual. Thanks to the Aero Club for the hospitality and catering over the two days
Here are a couple of happy snaps from the weekend.

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae242/FoPCAF/T-28ZUK2.jpg

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae242/FoPCAF/WINJEELXXD_2.jpg

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae242/FoPCAF/T-28ZSH1.jpg

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae242/FoPCAF/CT4ECTZ1.jpg

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae242/FoPCAF/YAK52YAF.jpg

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae242/FoPCAF/T-28ZUK.jpg

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae242/FoPCAF/CJ6NNH.jpg

Scott

frigatebird

17th May 2010, 03:49

j3pipercub
These ones are for you..

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/General/J3Cub.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/General/PeakersJ3Cub.jpg

Departing Aeroasis at Hervey Bay (the strip was sub-divided into housing prime real estate long ago..)

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/General/J3CubatAeroasis.jpg

slackie

17th May 2010, 04:02

OK...not a J3 but....
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2051/233/2/707881562/n707881562_1973134_9204.jpg

We were the camera ship for...
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2051/233/2/707881562/n707881562_1973082_9899.jpg

(appologies...as I may have posted this photo elsewhere in this thread!!)

j3pipercub

17th May 2010, 06:04

Cheers Guys!

FB, I know the current owner of APO! Why can't you receive PM's?

j3

Wanderin_dave

17th May 2010, 06:44

J3 is she still hanging out in the current owners hangar? There was talk of getting her airborne again, did anything come of it?

Jabawocky

17th May 2010, 06:49

Slacko!!!

How are ya!

Yes the Furio.... :) They would make a great military trainer ;)

I know a bloke in Sydney who would love to build one....Maybe when I do not have the need for 4 seats....could be a lot of fun!

Last pic.....Retard Vehicle -6 :ok:

Jabawocky

17th May 2010, 06:58

I think it will be a nice full scale model in a hanger forever.

frigatebird

17th May 2010, 12:05

J3 - maybe i'll relent - might get a bit short with some, from the comments i've seen in these fora tho.. If it's important enough i'm sure the genuine would find a way. John will get the prints taken from the old slides - he must have some old ones himself already.
Nice to see those quality fotos of the warbird trainers from last weekend posted here.

oicur12

17th May 2010, 17:30

gnads,

Holy crap ur pa is easy to pick.

Like father like son huh.

iamafish

17th May 2010, 23:12

Thanks for those pictures of APO, FB. Nice to see it flying! Many an evening has been spent in that hangar :}

j3pipercub

17th May 2010, 23:17

The Church of the rude awakening, with High Preistess Bretto presiding...:}:}:}

j3

gassed budgie

18th May 2010, 13:11

Did the obligatory trip a couple of weeks ago up through NW NSW and SW QLD to have a look at how much water got dumped on the ground up there back in February. To say "lot's" is understating things somewhat.
We were staggered at how much water is still laying around nearly three months after the event. If you get the chance to get out there over the next few weeks and have a look, don't hesitate, it's well worth it.
I hope the pics aren't to repetitive as I know Jaba (at least I got the wing in the right half of the picture) and some others have already posted on this subject.

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6449/p1000247800.jpg

Lake Menindee.

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1419/p1000251800.jpg

Menindee Lakes looking back up the Darling towards Wilcania.

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/1357/p1000263800.jpg

Just north of Wilcania tracking up the Paroo River. It hasn't flowed into the Darling for a 118 years and has only done so three times in white man's history.

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9594/p1000265800.jpg

Looking up an eastern arm of the Paroo. In runs in from the righthand side in the previous photo.

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3783/p1000272800.jpg

Pedalling furiously towards Tibooburra for a refuelling stop and lunch at the pub.

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/690/p1000278800.jpg

Bullo creek overflow to the north....

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1082/p1000280800.jpg

....and looking out the lefthand side of the 210 to the south on descent for YTIB.

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/1535/p1000291800.jpg

Looking up sun across the Coongie Lakes system.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8756/p1000301800.jpg

Coongie Lakes on track form Innaminka to Birdsville.

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/1303/p1000311800.jpg

Still a sh!tload of water around on descent into YBDV.

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/15/p1000316800.jpg

On the apron at YBDV....

gassed budgie

18th May 2010, 13:14

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5795/p1000236800.jpg

....the panel is original and hasn't changed (except for the addition of a small GPS) since the day the aeroplane rolled out the factory door back in '82.

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/180/p1000401800.jpg

We tracked south out of Birdsville along the Diamantina until it swung around to the SW. We kept going until we intercepted the Cooper creek system, above.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/9648/p1000406800.jpg

The amount of water still in this area is absolutely amazing.

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/5285/p1000410800.jpg

Water as far as the eye can see.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/4143/p1000418800.jpg

And still there's more!

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/2629/p1000421800.jpg

Left the Cooper now and heading west towards Lake Eyre.

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4691/p1000443800.jpg

Out over the lake and about to swing around to the south and track for William creek.

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3969/p1050371medium.jpg

....we obviously took a wrong turn at Lake Eyre and missed the Warburton Groove. Anyone know where ?

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/7051/p1000456800.jpg

Back on track at 9,500 over the Flinders, silky smooth (the whole trip was) and heading home. Five big fat pr1cks on board, full fuel, bags and other assorted rubbish, the 210 was making good 168 ktas.
Not to shabby.

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7122/p1000461800.jpg

Willpena pound.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/8577/p1000470800.jpg

Late afternoon sun on the ranges just south of the pound.
It's a great time of the year to be flying out over inland Oz. Big high pressure systems marching across the continent one after the other keeping things nice and stable and a lid on the bumps (doncha just hate those ?)
Do yourself a favour....

Tmbstory

18th May 2010, 18:57

gassed budgie:

I enjoyed the photos, thank you and a real aeroplane.

Not too many people see the interior of Australia looking like that.

Well done

Tmb

rioncentu

18th May 2010, 22:00

GB

Great photos. Sensational aeroplane !!

I did a similar trip this time last year in the 210. It was magic. Sounds like this year will be even better out there?

Cheers

Jabawocky

18th May 2010, 22:39

That must be the Lake Eyre Surf Lifesavers Club:ok:

No idea where the beach is, but the rest look familiar and I echo those words to anyone who can....go take a look.

I would have liked to see more down around the Paroo and Wilcania, but how much can you do in a trip.......

Great photo's and thanks for sharing them GB.

And TMBstory.......real aeroplane hey.....:*

J:ok:

Ex FSO GRIFFO

19th May 2010, 04:19

You really were 'off track' .....cheeky.....

Dat wud bee.... oi know 'xactly where u is...

Surf's UP @ xxxxx Beach - photo taken from just over the top of the xxxxx Beach resort, loooking N to the 'nudies' beach and xxxxx xxxxx....

:}:}

Was U 'downwind for 10'..?? :ok::ok:

NICE panel on the acft!!:D:D

bentleg

19th May 2010, 06:52

Agree with FSO G. Above Cable Beach resort near Broome WA.

to Gass budgie - you've posted this pic in this thread before (http://www.pprune.org/dg-p-general-aviation-questions/238969-home-photos-dunnunda-58.html#post5200038) - and it gets the same answer again from me.

Keep up the posts - I luv your pics

BL

Tmbstory

19th May 2010, 07:36

Jabawocky:

In the days gone by I thought they were a great step up and the idea of the retractable gear appealed to me as well as their speed compared to the competition.

I must admit that one model of the C210 gave some concern when the undercarriage locks would let the gear doors partially open in the cruise!.

Tmb

Chimbu chuckles

19th May 2010, 08:49

What is utterly amazing about that C210 is that all the ARC **** in the stack and the 400A autopilot is still working:eek:

They are a fine aeroplane - FTDKer kindly threw the keys to a low hr 1984(?) model with IO550/G430/55x a/p a couple of years ago for a quick 4 or 5 hrs including some IFR (in IMC). The owner has asked that the factory new engine be run in while he was in hospital.

It was a fun days flying after 25 odd years away from the 210 but at some point during the day Forkie looked at me from the rhs with raised eyebrow (I think it was while we were on descent into Mackay or somewhere listening to the windscreen creak in the light chop) "so whaddya think?" "I prefer a Bo" "Me too".

I came within a bee's dick of buying a C210N before I bought EZU and would have had I not been gazumped - prolly did me a favour.:ok:

haughtney1

19th May 2010, 09:19

I came within a bee's dick of buying a C210N before I bought EZU and would have had I not been gazumped - prolly did me a favour.

Snob..and I drank all your coke zero :}

Ex FSO GRIFFO

19th May 2010, 09:38

At least with the 210 Chuck, you could have.....

Stood in the shade on a hot day 'outback',
Stood out of the rain,
Had an uninterrupted view of 'down below',
Flung a canvas cover over the wing and called it a tent,
And, not had the sun glaring at you off that wing whilst flying....

And yep, I think the banana is a nice airplane too....but I just have this 'preference'...
Cheers:ok::ok:

ForkTailedDrKiller

19th May 2010, 10:06

FTDKer kindly threw the keys to a low hr 1984(?) model with IO550/G430/55x a/p a couple of years ago for a quick 4 or 5 hrs including some IFR (in IMC)

It was a fun days flying after 25 odd years away from the 210 but at some point during the day Forkie looked at me from the rhs with raised eyebrow (I think it was while we were on descent into Mackay or somewhere listening to the windscreen creak in the light chop) "so whaddya think?" "I prefer a Bo" "Me too"

http://www.fototime.com/CE7488A7FCA74F2/standard.jpg

Yup! :E

Dr :8

Chimbu chuckles

19th May 2010, 10:26

and I drank all your coke zero

I wondered where it went - suppose I should consider myself lucky there wasn't a leg of lamb in the fridge.:E

Ex FSO Griffo - some good points:ok:

Flung a canvas cover over the wing and called it a tent,
And, not had the sun glaring at you off that wing whilst flying....

Heard of curtains....and outback Pubs? There aint a fcking thing wrong with the view in any direction from the front seats of a Bo - you can even see where you're going in a turn:ok:

ForkTailedDrKiller

19th May 2010, 10:49

Ya had the old C210 wound up too, Chuckles!

http://www.fototime.com/29859CE0F9099A4/standard.jpg

Oh no! That's when I was peddling it!

Dr :8

Jabawocky

19th May 2010, 10:52

And it flew crooked :bored:

Chimbu chuckles

19th May 2010, 11:02

I think if Cessna had built the C210 with the build quality and handling of the Bonanza it would still be in production and maybe the Bo wouldn't.

Interestingly the C195 DOES have the build quality, if not the handling, of a Bonanza so Cessna could do it at one point in its history.

And Forkie I hate that caption - not only have you never heard me say any such thing but I have held forth on more than one occasion about the morons who think little aircraft should be flown the same way big aircraft are.:ok:

Clinton McKenzie

19th May 2010, 11:06

Where, when and what aircraft types?

http://i46.tinypic.com/eupz60.jpg

Clinton McKenzie

19th May 2010, 11:15

http://i45.tinypic.com/w2bsjk.jpg

Jabawocky

19th May 2010, 11:27

well the big one is a Cessna ( I think), in the back there is a Mooney or two a Rockwell? and a FTDK by the looks.

Buggered if I know where though. Keep em coming!

ForkTailedDrKiller

19th May 2010, 11:36

not only have you never heard me say any such thing but I have held forth on more than one occasion about the morons who think little aircraft should be flown the same way big aircraft are

True!

.......... and your point is?

Dr :8

Chimbu chuckles

19th May 2010, 11:45

You must have a bloody good boroscope:E

Cessna T37, Rockwell, Mooney - no idea where.

Clinton McKenzie

19th May 2010, 11:51

A Cessna Dragonfly, Rockwell Commander, Mooney x 2 (but very different vintages) and a FTDK it is.

A couple of clues about where: The white cylinder with the solar panel on top, in the centre background, is a railway point. The green building in front of the tree has doors marked ‘VH-GUY’ and ‘VH-GAL’.

BTW, the sign in the second photo is long way from the site of the first photo.

ABX

19th May 2010, 11:56

Clinton, is it Cook on the Nullarbor?

Clinton McKenzie

19th May 2010, 11:59

The site of the aircraft pic is on the Nullabor, but it isn’t at Cook

Jabawocky

19th May 2010, 12:01

Do I get a Lollipop for get the types right first?:8

Plow King

19th May 2010, 12:03

I'm guessing Forrest, only because I know of a Dragonfly that was planned to stop off there enroute to/from Perth.

Clinton McKenzie

19th May 2010, 12:11

Plow King has a more meritorious claim to the Lollipop, Jabs. It’s Forrest, on the way to this year’s Red Bull (at which the Dragonfly did a display).

Note to all ppruners: If you haven’t been to Forrest, go there now.

I'm surprised the second photo has survived this long, unlocated.

Plow King

19th May 2010, 12:16

Clinton, I'll go for double or nothing and try William Creek, or at least some other sh!thole on the Oodnadatta track that no-one would want to live at :}

Warbo

19th May 2010, 12:17

William Creek

Clinton McKenzie

19th May 2010, 12:18

2 lollipops and a kewpie doll for PK! The second photo was taken at WMC, on our (meandering flight) to Perth via, inter alia, Forrest.

Clinton McKenzie

19th May 2010, 12:28

So where’s this? (I’m asking only because the shot was taken 2 Red Bull trips ago and I’m jiggered if I can remember where it was taken.)

http://i49.tinypic.com/2rmqwau.jpg

Chimbu chuckles

19th May 2010, 12:30

No idea but not a C210 in sight:ok::E

Jabawocky

19th May 2010, 12:59

Note to all ppruners: If you haven’t been to Forrest, go there now.

Why is that?......Do you own shares in it?

Will it still be there for next years Red Bull, coz the retard vehicle and its sisters might be doing another trans Oz trip!

gassed budgie

19th May 2010, 13:59

What is utterly amazing about that C210 is that all the ARC **** in the stack and the 400A autopilot is still working

ARC **** indeed. I like to use the word 'Sperry' when refering to the radio stack in the 210. It sounds a bit more substantial, something with a superiour air of quality about it than that 'fcuken old ARC ****'.
To give credit where it's due though, the 400 series radios that generally came as standard in the 210's in 81/82 and onwards were actually a reasonable package back in their day, certainly a step up from the 300 series.
We planned to fill the stack with some Garmin goodies, but the older 400 stuff works well and sounds crystal clear, so we'll leave them right where they are for the time being.
The 400B (not an 'A', they were rubbish) still does a pretty good job of driving the 210 when the pilot wants a rest. It's very realiable and seems well matched to the 210 airframe. You'll quite often see a new stack of bells, whistles and glass spread across the panel of some 210's with the 400B A/P hiding, rather self conscientiously, at the bottom of the stack.
It mightn't have some of the features of the later A/P's, but it still does a very competent job of pointing the 210 where it needs to go.

I think if Cessna had built the C210 with the build quality and handling of the Bonanza it would still be in production and maybe the Bo wouldn't

I reckon the build quality on the 210's is actually pretty good. Maybe not quite as aesthetically pleasing as the Bonanza (lot's of wrinkles in the skins for example on the 210), but Ok none the less.
Cessna claims they couldn't build the 210 and then get it to the market at a price that customers felt comfortable with. The parts count in a 210 is around 30% higher than the 206, so maybe there's some truth in that.
The retrac gear was also a negative against it's re-introduction. Insurance premiums to high as opposed to the fxed gear Cirrus, the new kid on the block at the time. Funny thing is, the Cirrus accident/fatally rate is right up there along side the 210 and for awhile was higher. Anyway Cessna knocked it on the head and that's that.
They announced with great fanfare the new 'NGP' at Oshkosh a few year's back and everyone said 'It better go as well as a 210'. Well it didn't and as yet, still hasn't seen the light of day. The 210 was to hard an act to follow.
Apologies for hijacking a picture show forum to waffle on about 210's. A couple more pics from the trip up north and then I'll go.

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/3948/p1000407800.jpg

More inland lakes south of YBDV.

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3485/p1000281800.jpg

Some of the crew at YTIB. There were four aircraft in company on the trip. The others were a couple of 172's. The pilots felt it was a bit below their station in life to been seen out and about in such a lowly performing aircraft and are, rather cowardly, hiding on the other side of the camera. They would only make a run for the 172's when they thought noone was looking.

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3756/p1000396800.jpg

Cooper creek again. Someone here might be able to tell us how much water will flow into Lake Eyre and when. GB.

....nearly forgot. Bentleg I wouldn't be stoopid, dum, sily enough to poste the same picha on hear twice. So they're. Oh yeh, it was Cable Beech two.

Blue Sky Baron

20th May 2010, 02:46

Clinton, have not been there for years but that looks like Swan Hill.
BSB :ok:

Clinton McKenzie

20th May 2010, 04:42

That's probably it: SWH. Dropped in on the way back. Nice spot and a very friendly flying club as I recall. Thanks BSB.

PS: Jabba, I have no direct or indirect pecuniary or other interest in Forrest. It's just one of those places that is steeped in aviation history and reminds you of how versatile light aircraft are.

Jabawocky

20th May 2010, 05:28

Thats good to hear.....I thought for a minute you were suggesting it was about to be closed down......rush in before its gone kind of thing.

Would make an ideal housing estate.....:}

GANNET FAN

20th May 2010, 08:06

Just a quick question.
Have any of you ever flown over Huskisson, NSW?

I lived there eons ago when my father was stationed at HMAS Albatross and many Brit familes lived in the village.

I would love to see what the place looks like now if any of you have any pis.

Thanks
GF

Like This - Do That

21st May 2010, 01:51

Perusing this thread recently, and found the helibox drop & AD photos. Good stuff. But the frightening bit is that it's on page 1 7 6 :eek:

Good stuff.

tipsy2

21st May 2010, 02:53

Now that is a coincidence.
I spent a few months with 40 AD Platoon at Wallgrove before I was banished to AMTDU.
And of course 176 still continues to this day. :ok:

tipsy.

bentleg

21st May 2010, 11:29

Have any of you ever flown over Huskisson, NSW?

I lived there eons ago when my father was stationed at HMAS Albatross and many Brit familes lived in the village.

I would love to see what the place looks like now if any of you have any pis.

pis? yep I have some of that.........

Have you had a look at satellite pics in Google Earth? They are often clearer than aerial pics.

Trojan1981

22nd May 2010, 15:51

Ha Ha! Like this-do that, Spooky. I didn't notice that before:ooh:

Here are some more for you

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/IMG_0144.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/Navlognew093-1.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/DHC-4apr07.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/38sqn_15.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/Caribouhwt.jpg

Trojan1981

22nd May 2010, 16:07

bentleg, Husky/Vincentia

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/2010_04052010Mar230009.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/P0001280.jpg

Clearedtoreenter

23rd May 2010, 00:33

Nice pics Trojan.

(I wonder what that yellow strut is part of... )

I heard a guy talking to Nowra approach about a new strip around there the other day... is there one going in do you know?

The Green Goblin

23rd May 2010, 00:46

That wheel looks like it's on an Airvan.

Got cushions?

Trojan1981

23rd May 2010, 01:38

I don't know about any new strip, no, but then I don't live down there anymore. Anyone who regularly flys in the area could guess the aircraft in the first pic, I'm sure:E (It's not a van).
The second pic is from a Caribou.

zac21

23rd May 2010, 02:42

How about a "Husky"???

Brian Abraham

23rd May 2010, 05:53

Trojan, you even managed to get the flat me an the new bride first occupied in the photo of Huski. Sigh ....... good times long, long past. Twas a sleepy hollow back then, 1970, spoilt beyond all recognition now by development.

j3pipercub

23rd May 2010, 07:31

Trojan, that patch is EPIC!!!

j3

Trojan1981

24th May 2010, 00:38

Brian,
I grew up in the area and can't believe how much it has changed, even in the last 10-15 years. It must have been a top spot in 1970.

donpizmeov

24th May 2010, 19:29

Was 38Sqn where little Bou pilots hung out till they were man enough to make it to 35sqn?

15" at idle

The Don

Brian Abraham

25th May 2010, 01:24

GANNET FAN, for you, sorry I have no others to offer.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m56/babraham227/z0005.jpg
must have been a top spot
That it was Trojan. Used to make a family day and BBQ at Greenpatch when we had to do our wet winch drills. Wild lorikeets sitting on heads and shoulders and a kookaburra perched in the tree over the BBQ that filched the meat should you err and turn your back. Now its been turned into a caravan park administered by some aboriginal organisation and you got to pay to get through a boom gate to the beach. :(
Included a couple of photos from our training days for you as well - your handle being what it is.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m56/babraham227/z0006.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m56/babraham227/z0007.jpg

Trojan1981

25th May 2010, 01:51

Great shots Brian!

Was 38Sqn where little Bou pilots hung out till they were man enough to make it to 35sqn?

:D 35 didn't exist when I was in. I believe it had just been disbanded and what was left was 38 + 3 Dets.

Like This - Do That

25th May 2010, 02:04

Trojan yer killing me mate! We don't get to spend much time airborne now; Ronnie loadies don't like us meddling in the back of their J models.

'Bous have gone and AIR 8000 Phase 2 seems to have stalled.

:(

Trojan1981

25th May 2010, 03:35

Tell me about it. I was present at AMTDU a few years ago when a very, very senoir Ronnie stated that he didn't "want Army personell crewing our aircraft". It has all been downhill from there.
With AAvn seemingly banned from fixed wing ops and the RAAF not really interested in light tactical airlift anymore, what hope have we got? It is a mistake. As soon as the Govt realises that we have to be able to deploy and support Soldiers in our own region they will realise how poorly equipped we are. Good luck operating a C-17 (or C-130 for that matter) in PNG!

Ever tried to get airlift or resup for an RFSU patrol? It is next to impossible, shame :sad:.

Scottw

26th May 2010, 13:05

G'day Mr Brian Abraham

I am assuming by the Trojan images and your comms you have spent some time in the Cockpit of a Trojan. If I was in the position to get a Trojan I would love to get a NA T-28C for something different in Aus.

Here is an image of one of the newest T-28B's on the Aus register
And a lovey machine indeed.

Trojan T-28B - Recreational Pilots Australian Aviation Image Gallery (http://www.recreationalpilots.com.au/gallery/details.php?image_id=4474&mode=search)

Gotta love the big radial
Scott

Trojan1981

28th May 2010, 01:26

That is a beautiful aircraft scottw:ok:

Dr Oakenfold
The top photo was taken in a C-130J over Penrith Lakes, during airdrop training on the Water Board land at nearby Londonderry (Londonderry DZ).

The third shot is Caribou A4-234 dropping Ammo Boxes at Londonderry DZ.

It's a lot of land, but they still manage to miss it some times:E
If your car is ever stolen that's the place to look for it!
Dirt bike riders also love taking off with our equipment some times! But that's another story...

Brian Abraham

28th May 2010, 02:29

Lovely snaps you have posted scottw. Yes a few hours in the 28, a top of the world feeling for a teenager sitting way up high behind that radial, and operating off a carrier to boot. All 43 years ago though, would love the opportunity again. Am Toowoomba born as well, Grandparents had a dairy property on the corner of Rowbotham and Nelson, Middle Ridge.

Scottw

28th May 2010, 09:35

G'day Brian

That is just awesome operating a T-28 off a carrier.

When was the last time you came up to Toowoomba?
Middle Ridge is one of the fastest growing parts of Toowoomba. A good portion of my work I do is in the Middle ridge area. And my wife does a weekly clean in a house not far from that intersection in Nelson St

The T-28 operators in Toowoomba would love to meet you if they have not already.

Scott

Jerr

28th May 2010, 10:17

Hello

Helped Dave out on an AngelFlight last Wednesday. It was a very satisfying experience. It was CAVOK at YMMB, but foggy at YMEN. Fortunately the fog and the BKN CLDat 500' cleared as we approached PLE, but we still ran the ILS.

Being Co-Pilot meant I could take some photos...

At PLE, starting the ILS, YMEN is somewhere down in the soup
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac59/jerrpprune/AngelFlight/Picture369.jpg

On short final, visual!!!
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac59/jerrpprune/AngelFlight/Picture372.jpg

Did the VOR approach into runway 07 YMAY
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac59/jerrpprune/AngelFlight/Picture387.jpg

On the way home...ELW to LACEY at 10,000'
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac59/jerrpprune/AngelFlight/Picture397.jpg

frigatebird

30th May 2010, 07:15

Warbird still active in retirement - Stinson L5 B

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Stinson%20L5%20B/StinsonL5three.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Stinson%20L5%20B/StinsonL5four.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Stinson%20L5%20B/StinsonL5six.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Stinson%20L5%20B/StinsonL5seven.jpg

Scottw

30th May 2010, 08:01

Is that at Maryborough?

Where was that little jem hiding?

Scott

frigatebird

30th May 2010, 21:38

Seek and ye shall find.. Gold is where you find it..
You meet the more interesting females in the remoter places..
etc....

Scottw

31st May 2010, 07:48

Nice!!

now I know:ok:
I would have loved to have done a photo shoot with that young lady.
If she is there on our next visit I will be seeking permission to take her out for ther afternoon;)

Scott

Jerr

31st May 2010, 12:23

My family and friends think that I am obsessed with aviation. They were relieved to hear that I was interested in the sea. So we went Sailing in the Whitsundays. However I had to get my aviation fix...

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac59/jerrpprune/WhitSunday20001Small.jpg
We tethered ourselves in out dinghy off the back of our yacht. The seaplane pilot landed behind us and taxied up to the dinghy and we all climbed aboard. We then had a great trip around the Whitsundays.

Thanks Guys

JERR:D

Peter Fanelli

4th Jun 2010, 09:33

Is that a Nomad I see there?

Photos: Aero Spacelines 377SG Super Guppy Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/photo/NASA/Aero-Spacelines-377SG/1716032/L/)

Ex FSO GRIFFO

4th Jun 2010, 10:00

A N-22B....type..?? :)

'Tis indeed a shame to see so many 'historic' aircrfaft types just b e g g i n g for someone with lotsa $$'s and a not-so-small donation from the USAF or where-ever to see some of them back in the air....purely for historical purposes and the sheer joy of it..! :p

Peter Fanelli

4th Jun 2010, 11:12

A N-22B....type..??

It's probably one of the Searchmaster versions we conned the US into buying.

djpil

4th Jun 2010, 11:16

Is that a Nomad I see there?Looks like one of the ex-USCS Searchmasters.

peuce

4th Jun 2010, 12:08

What about that thing with its wing on back to front?

Ex FSO GRIFFO

4th Jun 2010, 14:04

The great big long one..??

That be the 'Big Bad' Convair B-36 'Peacemaker' of the USAF operated 1949 -1959 - had 10 engines - 6 P&W radials and the 4 GE turbos under the wings.

Google it for the full story.
:ok::ok:

V1OOPS

5th Jun 2010, 04:12

The things you could do with your mates on a sunny afternoon in the days before ASICs and tiger tape [sigh]. Assuming you could find someone with a car and the Old Man let you borrow his camera.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/Wilburight/Mystery%20Pics/1.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/Wilburight/Mystery%20Pics/2.jpg

Don't you wish all planes had a hatch in the belly to climb in through? And radials! :)

Jabawocky

5th Jun 2010, 11:23

Looks like the Jumpinpin Bar Nth/Sth Straddie.

Woz dat u taking the photo!

benharris10

6th Jun 2010, 04:17

Great Pic Doc.

Speaking of Straddie - A couple of Humpbacks on their way north this morning.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_hxhJ0hoZKbg/TAtccZA73fI/AAAAAAAADZ8/pfmLHeMpotA/s640/Ben%20Flying%20379.JPG

The wrecks off Tangalooma.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_hxhJ0hoZKbg/TAtcbWunjvI/AAAAAAAADZ4/YXvOhD7XeXA/s640/Ben%20Flying%20368.JPG

And a bit of fun.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_hxhJ0hoZKbg/TAtcZ9GZD9I/AAAAAAAADZw/AHLXYhdxc3A/s640/Ben%20Flying%20256.JPG

Note : Strange, the pics were showing up on my machine when loaded through windows live, but the address was a https:// instead of a http://

Would this mean its not listed as public in windows live and showed up because I was logged in etc??

toolowtoofast

6th Jun 2010, 05:21

no pix attached ben

VH-XXX

6th Jun 2010, 07:11

This post is here because it is the 7000th. Good work JetBrett.

ForkTailedDrKiller

6th Jun 2010, 07:29

There ya go XXX!

Never let it be said that I am not a nice fella.

Mrs Dr has been spring - ahhhh, winter cleaning and dug this out of a cupboard!

http://www.fototime.com/A1E22587C4C2A8D/standard.jpg

Dr :8

VH-XXX

6th Jun 2010, 09:52

Yes, thanks to your post it does now. If you want the glory just delete a couple of your old posts.

Jabawocky

6th Jun 2010, 10:00

no toolowtoofast is the one who bumped you...........

Have to wait for 8K to come around!:ok:

tinpis

6th Jun 2010, 22:58

A hairy type I was once familiar with

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/4/5/4/1459454.jpg

ForkTailedDrKiller

6th Jun 2010, 23:01

400hp Commanche? The Townsville Refueller used to have one - but I never managed to talk my way into it!

Is the Commanche the only aeroplane where the nosewheel is larger than the mains?

Dr :8

Trojan1981

7th Jun 2010, 01:32

Don't you wish all planes had a hatch in the belly to climb in through? And radials!

Yes, I do!

Great photos!:ok:

gassed budgie

7th Jun 2010, 02:54

400hp Commanche? The Townsville Refueller used to have one - but I never managed to talk my way into it!

Had a go at one around 30 years ago. I think it might have been based at Ballarat back then. 21/22 Usgph from what I remember, close to the 185kt mark. The 260C was a nicer machine to fly, but the 400 could go awfully hard when you wanted it to.
Reckon the Comanche was one of the best things that Piper ever did. It's a true GA classic

Widewoodenwingswork

7th Jun 2010, 02:57

Guess where I was and what I saw on the weekend?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4676859703_331f4c252c.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4677484986_e4ae62ba4f.jpg

More clues to follow.

Section28- BE

7th Jun 2010, 06:14

OK- I'll have a go........ Maroochydore and a Cessna C-34???????

S28-BE

Article ex the Australian:

New home for nation's first Cessna: C-34

Steve Creedy, Aviation writer
From: The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/)
April 30, 2010 12:00AMIT was damaged in several forced landings, pressed into service by the RAAF and has had a string of owners in five states.

But the first Cessna to fly in Australia -- and one of only two C-34s in the world -- has made it through three-quarters of a century to find a new home in Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
Aeromil Pacific boss and Cessna dealer Steve Padgett acquired the rare aircraft, VH-UYG, from former Ansett captain Greg Cox last December.
"In the end it was a bit hard for him to hang on to, for all sorts of reasons," Mr Padgett said this week. "I was very keen to get hold of it to preserve the history as the first Cessna in Australia.
"And we're going to really look after it and probably put it in showroom-type environment on the Sunshine Coast Airport, but also keep it flying."
The aircraft, part of what would later become known as the Airmaster series, was the second last of 42 C-34s to be built in 1935-36.
Described by Cessna historian Edward H. Phillips as "the right airplane at the right time" , the affordable C-34 saved the Cessna Aircraft Company after it had been forced by the Great Depression to close its doors in the early 1930s.
It was designed by a young aeronautical engineer who was also the nephew of Clyde Cessna, Dwane Wallace.
Wallace had been working with Walter Beech, of Beech Aircraft fame, when he began designing a new aircraft and teamed with his brother Dwight to wrest control of his uncle's company.
Work quickly began on the C-34, a plane featuring a full cantilevered wing, a four-seat cabin and powered by a Warner Super Scarab radial engine.
Costing $US4985 and with a cruise speed of 145mph (235km/h), the plane won the Detroit News Trophy Race for overall efficiency and the first production aircraft was delivered to a customer in November 1935.
The Australian plane came off the production in December 1936 and was shipped to Australia in January 1938 to be registered with Airflight Ltd, at Mascot, in July.
It would suffer a series of forced and crash landings over the next two years before being pressed into service as a communications aircraft by the RAAF.
A forced landing due to a partial engine failure and difficulties servicing the radial engine would see the RAAF offer it to civilian buyers and it was sold for pound stg. 50 to the president of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA Section), Harold Dicks.
Dicks used the aircraft to fly from the Maylands Aerodrome to do medical work in rural Western Australia.
The aircraft would be sold again in 1947 and go through a series of owners based in Queensland, NSW, Victoria and South Australia. It was taken off the register in 1973 and transferred to Albury, NSW, in 1977 to be dismantled and stored.
In 1991, new owner Kim Ryan picked it up from Albury on a purpose-built trailer and took it back to Cairns. Mr Ryan was lucky enough to find 74-year-old retired aircraft engineer John Lucas, whose woodworking skills allowed the wing structure to be reconditioned.
Because the Super Scarab was missing, the aircraft was initial fitted with a W670 Continental engine when it again took to the skies in 1993.
It was subsequently replaced by a Super Scarab acquired in Sydney and aircraft was re-registered that year.
The aircraft was bought by Mr Cox in 2000 and flown privately until Mr Padgett acquired it last year.

OZBUSDRIVER

7th Jun 2010, 07:02

Love trivia..so thats where the xxxmaster name came from.

j3pipercub

7th Jun 2010, 07:12

That's not Maroochy

Peter Fanelli

7th Jun 2010, 12:27

It's not Durrie, or Roseberth.

Capt Fathom

7th Jun 2010, 12:29

Low wing Cessna? :confused:

Maybe not!

Plow King

7th Jun 2010, 12:40

If I didn't know better I'd say that was a Spartan Executive - surely must be one of the nicest looking aircraft ever built. And as for location - somewhere in the U.S. judging by the rego on the 210 in the background. :confused:

PK

ForkTailedDrKiller

7th Jun 2010, 12:52

Mrs Dr got a bit artie here!

http://www.fototime.com/FCD6A304F9F4D1F/standard.jpg

Dr :8

Widewoodenwingswork

7th Jun 2010, 13:19

Gee there are some clever kids on PPrune. You are on the money PK, the original business jet.

This is a bit of a teaser for Oshkosh, check out how cheap flights are, you'll likely be surprised.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4677859974_95c2fa27d7.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4677480616_4b5ce5d5a1.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4677199079_7d02beaa1b.jpg

Can anyone tell me where in the States and the next type?

chimbu warrior

7th Jun 2010, 14:24

Can anyone tell me where in the States and the next type?

Well you are not giving us a lot to work with, but my guesses are -

Arlington WA, in which case the photos are a few months old
Watsonville or Merced, CA, in the past couple of weeks these each have had vintage fly-ins. The terrain in the background does not resemble either of these Californian ports though.

Failing that, I'm stumped.

PA39

7th Jun 2010, 23:32

Tinpis

:ok: The 400 is owned by the Mills family of King island. Bought BRAND new by the late Ernest (EDM) and passed down to his son now. Old Ernie just flew where ever he wanted....he through the regs out the window, no rules, jusr fly.

The 400 is the "poor mans" Mustang, although not so much the poor man anymore as they cost a lot to run and maintain. However a true rocket in every sense of the word. Love 'em!!

PA39

7th Jun 2010, 23:39

Oh yes Doc, the Comanche did sit nose high, which produced unfavourable landing characteristics (controlled crashes) so some smart guy bought out the small nose wheel tyre STC which helps. I have always said that anyone who bitches about Comanche landings......simply can't fly 'em properly.

Not being bias but the Comanche was one of the greatest aircraft ever produced. My old girl was the last twin co to leave the factory, fitted with a Robertson STOL.....full fuel, 4 bums, full luggage, approach stall slower than a 172 and take off/ land in the same distance.

Widewoodenwingswork

8th Jun 2010, 05:19

You're getting warmer, it is on the Western side of the continent.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4677850656_13c0ac9f59.jpg

How's that for the price of Avgas?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4677841950_77ccfb190c.jpg

Cheap speed.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4677818288_5b93da224c.jpg

More glass than a glazier.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4677778712_aef0bf5492.jpg

Globetrotter.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1265/4677756734_b8c992a115.jpg

180 for sale. Cheap. Apply within. Freight organised.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1303/4677115143_597eb96872.jpg

Se* on a tail wheel.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4677097811_1869a3efca.jpg

Yaw compensating.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4677715614_c1c6056b27.jpg

Retardos Vehicularos.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4677077057_5a1fab09e9.jpg

Why Australian GA is dead.

Chimbu chuckles

8th Jun 2010, 11:09

GA is dead?

You clearly need to get out more - fun GA is very much alive and well in Oz.

zlin77

8th Jun 2010, 11:41

Used to see EDM in Rocky in the mid-seventies, I believe it would arrive direct from Tassie, good to see it still on the scene, my old company operated two PA 24-260's, nice machines....

Peter Fanelli

8th Jun 2010, 12:49

How's the Bonanza rebuild coming?

Chimbu chuckles

8th Jun 2010, 13:50

Slooowly -after a big spurt in Nov/Dec/1st week of January + a week in March, when I was off in BN, I have only had three days in BN - last Tuesday/Saturday and Sunday and the hangar aint open on weekends.

The engineers have been busy and short staffed so nought has happened since March.

Don't remember what pictures I posted last but here is a few recent ones.

http://www.fototime.com/{3206643D-442B-4F40-8E15-7C8AF64B9743}/origpict/EZU%20Rudder%20pedals.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/{A52342A8-2C80-4D35-B60F-F5F2C21BAD2B}/origpict/EZU%20STBD%20fwd%20fuselage.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/{E7BBB96D-3341-4E61-9D3B-DB82441568A9}/origpict/inside%20fwd%20cabin.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/{847329E8-1F61-4B57-BBEB95D0738B266F}/origpict/Inside%20stbd%20fuse.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/{BAFF8B2F-91AD-4F53-9CBA90ACB3C9F0B5}/origpict/Pilot%20Door.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/{27A9C368-E486-4992-A95E-9040A93AEBEF}/origpict/P6020316.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/{DBD28848-9433-493D-B1C2-7F966677D1B4}/origpict/P6020318.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/{095BFB14-0D62-4D97-863C-6AC9F997AF55}/origpict/EZU%20lower%20stbd%20fwd%20fuselage.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/{A3D6E64B-D24F-446B-B4B2-F371A9A8B4FF}/origpict/EZU%20inside%20fwd%20roof.JPG

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