The Home of Photos in Dunnunda! Mk I

[Jabawocky]

Gooday Warbo.....I did discover that later, posted the pics while I had an hour to kill. I did observe you getting a new tube in the tail wheel :oh:.....ooops was I meant to mention that? ;) Crazy Canadian tried to kill your pride and joy! :}

I assume it is back in the toy box now.

[Trojan1981]

Amazing shots ScottW, good stuff:ok:

[Bear Grylls]

For those whose haven't seen it...

http://i40.tinypic.com/jq0rjk.jpg

[frigatebird]

Group Think -

Must have been a few viewed last night..

You've heard of a Ransom of Plumbers..?!

Congrats. to the Clique of Photographers.. 2 Mil. and counting :D

[Scottw]

G'day Cowl Flap

No not using 'L' lens...Yet!
Cheers
Scott

[Piano Man]

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Taken with my phone. Apologies for the quality!

[Chimbu chuckles]

Heading up the coast to Hervey Bay for Rum and Coke, red wine and sea food with Jaba and da boyz last weekend.

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[Jabawocky]

Rum, coke, seafood, red wine......was that all:ouch:

I saw closer pics :eek: these were orbits at YBSU :E

Was a great weekend indeed:ok:

[Brian Abraham]

Sitting watching "Insiders" this morning when this drifted past at 100 feet. Wife snapped in haste with pocket camera, hence quality.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m56/babraham227/x5.jpg

[frigatebird]

Chuck
Make sure the old girl comes up to the Fraser Coast again, to the Wings, Warbirds and Wheels Weekend we are putting on again in mid May. An updated Club website will reflect the details soon. Had about 80 fly in last year, but want to see it grow. Can keep company with Warwick's Stinson.

[allthecoolnamesarego]

A few shots. Sorry about the small size.

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu65/coolnames/shark.jpg

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu65/coolnames/hornets.jpg

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu65/coolnames/C17.jpg

[Dora-9]

Can keep company with Warwick's Stinson. Wouldn't that ensure no-one came???

[Arnold E]

Wouldn't that ensure no-one came???

What's that all about.:confused::confused:

[Scottw]

G'day frigatebird

Us guys here in Toowoomba always look forward to our annual Warbird trip up to Maryborough for the weekend. Not sure who is coming yet but at least two Trojans at this point.

Cheers
Scott

[RadioSaigon]

Not entirely on topic, but...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/radio_saigon/6901446879/

...fairly topical, I thought ;-)

[notmyC150v2]

Got this in the email today and thought it was pretty cool.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u6/notmyc150v2/HanoverAirport.jpg

Interesting use of multiple exposures anyway.

[megle2]

Scotty, how about posting those photo's of the King Air over run skid marks when the TWB runway was out of action. How long was the available distance again??

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

Recently posted on the USA 'AVweb' site....The GA8 Airvan, Turbocharged
Lycoming version - 320HP.
They talk about the 'turbine' version to come.... Enjoy...

Video: Gippsland Airvan Flight Trial (http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/exclusivevids/ExclusiveVideo_GippsAERO_Airvan_GA8TC_FlightTrial_206200-1.html)

Cheers:ok:

[adsyj]

Chuckles or Jaba

Pardon my ignorance, is that a Stinson in your last photo.

It is a magnificent looking bird that is for sure. Can I ask is it a replica or just beautifully restored and maitained.

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Pardon my ignorance, is that a Stinson in your last photo.

It is a magnificent looking bird that is for sure. Can I ask is it a replica or just beautifully restored and maitained. I assume that you are referring to the big, round engined Cessna 195?

A very nicely restored example of the breed.

:8

PS: I have posted these before but you might enjoy them!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzTdTMciPL8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2TLTCkPseU

[Chimbu chuckles]

adsyj its a Cessna 195.

Its the first thing Cessna designed after WW2 (hence the 1930s lines) and first flew in 1947 as the C190 - although this one is a 1952 model. The only difference between the 190 and 195 is the size of the engine. Originally this one was in fact built as a C190 (245hp Jacobs radial) but was later re engined with a 330hp Jacobs LM6b which makes it a C195B. Most C195s have 275hp some 300hp. The LM6B engine was what the US military bolted to the front of their 195s (designated LC-126). Yes the thing goes like a dog shot up da ar$e with 330hp.:E

This one belongs to a HKG based friend of mine - he has left it in SEQ for the last 6 mths or so as he slowly circumnavigates Oz and twists my arm to take it for a fly when I am in Brissy.

The cockpit
http://www.fototime.com/{A5809C57-3F6F-43F2-BCB1-515CFC48F0DA}/origpict/Tim%2527s%2520195%25201.jpg

Its a ****ty job but someone has to do it.:ok:

[adsyj]

Thanks Chuckles and DR. Wow a Cessna, I never considered a Cessna beautiful before, she really is a beauty with that big radial up front.

Very very nice thanks fellas.

[gassed budgie]

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/9190/cessna1951800.jpg


http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/4108/cessna1953800.jpg

Gorgeous, aren't they. Even Mrs.GB thinks so. Lusted after a bare metal 195 for years. When it does turn up, I'll be easy to spot. You'll just have to look for the guy with the black finger nails!

[Chimbu chuckles]

All I get is domain unregistered GB - can't see the pics?

Are you the fella importing a 195 from New York State next month or so?

[chimbu warrior]

built as a C190 (245hp Jacobs radial)

Err C-190's were built with Continental W-670's of 220hp.

I never considered a Cessna beautiful before

You are in serious need of radial therapy. :)

[adsyj]

Gassed Budgie awesome looking machine.

Looking at these yes I agree I am in need of serious radial therapy:O

[Chimbu chuckles]

What is salivating without sound effects - me departing 06 at YCAB last December.

3IvOtnHPJLg&feature=g-all-u&context=G20ddfdaFAAAAAAAAAAA

[adsyj]

Chuckles - you have won me mate sounds as good as she looks.

I deadset had a dream about that thing last nite, then budgie has hit me with the polished metal and red, drool.:D

Thanks for sharing.

[Scottw]

aaaaa:):):)aaaa

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

HI Scotty,

What a LUVLY pic!!

How long does it take you 'set up'..?? Can't be just a 'point & shoot'..??

Very Nice, Thankyou for sharing.
Cheers:ok::ok::ok:

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

Yours is LUVLY too GB...
and Yes! I'm just jealous....
Lotsa 'personal TLC' in there....

Cheers:ok::ok:

[Jabawocky]

Factory demo jet? Trying to sell one to Dennis Wagner??

Anna or Can Do??

Must be a good reason for that to be in YTWB;)

[Flying Binghi]

ah, just a nice place to visit..:)

[VH-XXX]

A time when you are glad you have just landed...

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/justlanded.jpg

[Jabawocky]

And had a good hangar

[allthecoolnamesarego]

A few from the weekend.
http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu65/coolnames/IMG_1181-Version3.jpg

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu65/coolnames/IMG_1160-Version2.jpg

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu65/coolnames/IMG_1139-Version2.jpg

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu65/coolnames/IMG_1120-Version2.jpg

[SgtBundy]

Wow! Love that last Mustang one.

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

YEAH!!!...Mr 'All...Rego'...

LUVLY!! So crisp and clear.
Thankyou:ok::ok:

[VH-XXX]

I forgot that was on this weekend, we need a social / flyin calendar on here.

[allthecoolnamesarego]

Thanks guys.

XXX - a good idea re the calendar.
It was a good day, but very hot and windy. Too windy for a few of the rag wings to get airborne.

[Piano Man]

A bit of a camera hiatus so please accept these below: :ok:

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[Jabawocky]

Not as flash or fancy as those above :sad:, but they do at least contain some water.

A few small breaks in the cloud appeared just long enough to snap a couple on my phone, anyone guess where?

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/jaba430/IMG_0827.jpg

[Trent 972]

Jaba, If you lived in that town and felt hungry during your fitness workout, would you eat a Gym Pie? :E
Overhead town looking SouthEast.

[Jabawocky]

Thought it would be too easy.........:ok:

Yes the road had reopened it seemed. Lotta rain on the weekend. Was a bit wet today too for little Retard Vehicles...........and some wise crack ATC was offering holding at Maleny to me :E And if he reads this forum......stop getting enrooters to do ya dirty work :} YA FUNNY BUGGERS!!!

OK....how about this town :E
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/jaba430/IMG_0823.jpg

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

With Peas & Sauce Tks,..........

Cheers:ok::ok:

[CazbahKid]

Haha Piano Man I saw that 2nd photo of yours on my news feed on Facebook this arvo!

[slackie]

Cool video of a Porter... PAC750 even makes an appearance at 1:20... see if you can spot it!:ok::ok:
hf_Ns49s1V0
Gotta say though... people need to find another song for their aviation videos!!

[Jabawocky]

Bugger! :uhoh:

[Bevan666]

It'll buff out.

[Jabawocky]

This won't...........its French for Buggered!! :uhoh: (Happened in Brazil)

Un hélicoptère se désintègre littéralement - Yahoo! (http://fr.news.yahoo.com/un-helicoptere-se-desintegre-litteralement.html)

[kingRB]

on the bright side, the rotors would probably still be ok ;)

[Piano Man]

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One of the prettiest aircraft ever made in my opinion!

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

Amen to that Mr Piano Man.....:D

Is that at the BK museum..??

Cheers:ok::ok:

[Piano Man]

G'day Griffo,

No mate, was taken at Mareeba. Been wanting to grab a few pictures for a while so recently had my opportunity. :ok:

[stevep64]

"Gotta say though... people need to find another song for their aviation videos!!"

I was thinking the same thing Slackie. That, Enya, and anything from Top Gun should be banned from videos. That video was pretty good though.

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

Thankyou Mr P.......

Very nice shot...as usual..!!

:ok:

[Pinky the pilot]

Tried watching the video but it kept stopping for about 5 seconds, then running for about 5 seconds and stopping etc. What gives?:confused:

And I had the volume off!

[Desert Flower]

One of the prettiest aircraft ever made in my opinion!

Which one - the Dak or the Cessna sitting beside it? I like 'em both!

DF.

[Terrey]

Things got a bit nasty in MEL last Sunday night!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YzZP1UV8TOY/T0rRdRHLhtI/AAAAAAAAkdU/jyAoZ1VCj5M/s800/12%252011%253A42%253A37.jpg

[AussieO2]

DF....The Dak or the Cessna !...Looks like a Queen from where I am sitting.

[Scottw]

aaaa:):):)aaaaa

[VH-XXX]

I am chuckling at the 3 gold bars and matching flight overalls that appear to be required to operate a Robinson 22 :oh::oh: Thought the w-anker bars were just a fixed wing thing :rolleyes:

[Jamair]

At least most FW crews resist the urge to wear skin-tight flights suits, helmets and gloves :p .... don't they Harry Cooper....:rolleyes:

[T28D]

Geez you are hard, if I was in one of those things I would want to be in Nomex.

[John Eacott]

Looking carefully at the Joe in the left (instructor) seat, he has a dual personality issue as well, with the Union Flag on his right shoulder and the Australian flag on his left :p

Re the flight suits, the majority of operators these days contribute to Mr Sisley's retirement fund and wear two piece nomex suits. Practical, comfortable and fire resistant I have seen them in use as company issue from offshore to fire ops to utility to scenic to instructing. And apart from the silly shoulder bars, I heartily endorse the use of them for helicopter ops :ok:

Photo no.1 also reminds me that you don't get into an R22, you put it on.......

[VH-XXX]

You are dead right there John and no offence indended. They are quite different ops to FW and do indeed require additional equipment for safety and comfort. Years back in FW ultralights almost everyone wore helmets, but that now appears to be a thing of the past for all but a few pilots.

[John Eacott]

None taken: I agree re the bars, but we were all young and vain once ;)

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Ah yes, the nomex flight suit to give you more chance in case of fire. Looks pretty sexy in the cafe at lunchtime also.

Personally, I would be reaching for a bone dome first - before donning the fire resistant suit, which isn't going to help you much if you are unconcious when it goes "WOOMP"!

Dr :8

[John Eacott]

Of course you would: if you are less than 5ft tall and able to wear a bone dome in an R22 :p

Did you happen to notice the headroom available with that sexy peaked cap, perchance? Have you done much flying in rotary, and found why two piece nomex suits are (as I mentioned) favoured by operators around Australia, from IFR offshore to instructing?

Hmmmmm :hmm:

[Desert Flower]

Looks like a Queen from where I am sitting.

Not to me it doesn't - not high enough for a Queenair & tail dihedral is wrong. Looks like a C404.

DF.

[Urshtnme]

I see it as more of a level of professionalism. In other sections of these forums there's discussions about the R-44 post crash fires so I'm seeing it as companies who want to do everything they can to make their students and staff safer during training and flying ops.

Don't the bars give a sense of pride as well? I have a lot of pride in what I do and what I've had to do to get where I am.

These are great photos and maybe some companies should look at following the example.

But that's just my 0.02c

[John Eacott]

I should modify my comments about the bars: HeliWest have about 20-30 aircraft and it is (as mentioned) a source of pride to achieve the position that the bars reflect. The left seat pilot could be on their Bell 212, 412 or Bo105 as well as the R22, and the right seat (student?) could well be a crewman receiving pilot training.

Nice photos, and the professionalism of the company to have a standardised, practical uniform shouldn't be a source of derision by some PPRuNers :=

[bob johns]

I seem to remember a post away back where someone wanted photos of the four NSW Air Ambulance Queenair aircraft. If anyone wants them PM me and Ill have them posted.

[CYHeli]

Thank you for your comments John and others. I was instructing in YZO that day at TWB. The student in the right seat is a crew man on one of our BO105s who is doing his CPL training in his own time. His flight suit is simply wearing the best gear available at the time. For me, it's the uniform they give me.
The reason for the Union Jack is that I was born in Hackney and my dad passed away this year. He served in various places, mainly in the Merchant Marine as an RO. I guess you could say that I am wearing my heart on my sleeve in memory of him.
The W***er bars are actually silver to match the silver reflective stripes on the flight suit. As we have been doing some higher profile jobs recently, it's easier to leave the bars on. Besides, I've grown accustom to them.

Good photos Scotty, keep them coming.

[jas24zzk]

Nice reply CYheli...

and for the others...he's just too long for a bone dome in an r22........me on the other hand could stack em up like a display unit.

Interesting to note in the pics, of the difference of where instructor and student are looking....not a critique, just an observation

[Jamair]

Desert Flower - there are three other aircraft in that frame - two are indeed Cessnas, an engineless Birddog and a 172 IIRC. T'other is a Queenair; an ex-RFDS unit that until last year was a static display at the RFDS visitor centre in Cairns. I believe it is parked at Mareeba awaiting the building of the new Qld RFDS Visitor Centre at Longreach.

[cowl flaps]

Instructor is just checking no one has knocked off his car ! ;)

[Trojan1981]

Great photos Scott

I would absolutely endorse wearing of flightsuits in helicopters of every variety, and bone domes too if you can. Helicopters often give little warning of impending failure, are quick to the ground and burn well! Chances of survival and minimising permanent injury are much, much greater when wearing the above. I remember reading a report written by an RAN pilot about the issue.
Even in some fixed wing ops flight suits and helmets would be of benefit. Certainly much better than the poly/cotton ice cream suit, which would only melt to your skin in a fire.

[RadioSaigon]

...and found why two piece nomex suits are (as I mentioned) favoured by operators around Australia, from IFR offshore to instructing?

Not having a fling-wing background John, nor ever worn a Nomex suit, I don't know the answer to this -and I'm genuinely interested in the reasons!

[CYHeli]

The beauty of the two piece is that you can take one layer off when you are out of the aircraft. Helps stay cool.

It is funny to see one operator who insists that the jacket is really a shirt and it is to be tucked in! :confused:

[RadioSaigon]

Thanks CYHeli -that was all I could come up with on my own too! Was wondering if there were other, more esoteric reasons for the 2-piece I hadn't considered ;-)

Great pix BTW and I reckon it's tremendous to see professional pilots looking professional in uniform. A pox on the juvenile muppets that apparently get their jollies denigrating people that don't conform to their warped world-view here. Keep it up!

[allthecoolnamesarego]

Great pix BTW and I reckon it's tremendous to see professional pilots looking professional in uniform. A pox on the juvenile muppets that apparently get their jollies denigrating people that don't conform to their warped world-view here. Keep it up!

Well said!

[Brian Abraham]

It is funny to see one operator who insists that the jacket is really a shirt and it is to be tucked in!Until reading this it's something I had never given any thought. Wore the two piece in civil and combat, and wore it not tucked in. Would be a pity on reflection, if the shirt was to ride up for some reason and singe, or worse, the midriff area. After all, you are wearing it for a reason, not that it's always going to save you.

The aircraft hit extremely hard on the chin bubble and just seemed to crush flat to the ground at that point. No bounce, just sort of crushed like clay. The fire was a terrific ball that immediately engulfed the entire aircraft. "As I orbited the crashed chopper, we watched in disbelief as a figure stood up and walked out through the boiling flames. I rolled around and then giving myself enough space for a 'flying approach,' we were able to land close to the chopper. "By the time we landed, just moments later, the aircraft and whatever was in it, was a burning black heap in a pile. Like I said the burning figure just walked out of it. He didn't bump into anything or even climb over nothing - there was nothing left. I know that the gunner and crew chief were burned in the crash. The ammo on the aircraft was cooking off and exploding now, not to mention that there were still a lot of bad guys shooting at us from various positions in the tree-line. I was seated in the cockpit on the right as AC and I had landed my ship next to the crash on my side. I sent my door gunner out on the left to lay down a covering fire. He had the M-60 going to town with a 100 round belt draped over his shoulder. While the gunner surpressed, the crew chief ran out to the burned pilot - it was the co-pilot. His Nomex was completely burned away. Nothing was left of his uniform or his boots except a small band around his waist where there had once been a belt and part of his flight helmet. There were no ears, eyes, hair, or facial features left. When the crew chief removed his helmet, he was to find that the foam liner had melted to his head. He appeared to feel no pain.

He did not survive.

If you are going to the extent of wearing a nomex suit, go the whole nine yards. Helmet, no nylon/polyester of any sort (never understood why pilot jackets are nylon - get leather), nomex gloves, leather watch band (worn over the nomex sleeve, not against the skin), all leather foot wear (preferably boots).

Meanwhile. Siiiigggghhhh.

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[John Eacott]

CY,

I was born in Walthamstow, and Dad was at stationed at 'Ackney nick for many years. Wild horses couldn't drag me back :p

RSaigon,

Two piece is all about comfort compared to the grow bags that are hot and awful to live in: especially for No 2's :ooh: I recall a trial set of suits with different weaves left and right which were held together by a zip from neck to chest. The guys thought ability to unzip for a visit to the heads to far outweigh the cr@ppy material!

DSE Victoria have even made a requirement for aircrew on fires to have one piece suits, even though their firefighters on the ground wear two piece outfits. When you're resting for 5 minutes it is so much easier to remove the jacket, yet still look reasonably tidy with the nomex trousers. And what Brian says about nomex: it is only one stage of protection, along with gloves, non synthetics, boots and when possible, helmet. I'm on a break from offshore and all the operators (Bristow, CHC, HeliRes) are now in Mr Sisley's finest products when flying the bears out and back :cool:

[RadioSaigon]

Thanks John, that makes perfect sense ;-)

[OZBUSDRIVER]

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[OZBUSDRIVER]

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[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

T H A N K Y O U Mr 'A'..........

SSSS IIII GG HHHHH!!!!!

:ok::ok:

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

Mr A,

p.s. Where is that book extract from please?

:ok:

[ABX]

Hey OZBD,
Is that Tyabb? I didn't think there was any sunshine over the weekend on the Peninsula. How was the show?

[Brian Abraham]

Where is that book extract from please?It's not a book extract, but an after action interview of the people concerned by a gentleman whose task was to assess battle damage to aircraft. One of the crew (gunner) who died in the crash was an Australian Navy sailor.

[OZBUSDRIVER]

G'day ABX, you wouldn't think there was going to be any sunshine at 0700local. Sky cleared to a bit worse than sct by 1030 and when these photoes taken it was blowing about 15+xwind and isol cu. it started coming back in late aftn. Good show, considering xw kept nearly all the tailies on the ground and the rain at TEM kept the Sabre and Boston grounded. Judie's P40 copped a flat tail wheel then the xw picked up a bit too much.

[Jabawocky]

Time for some more photos...........just an interesting formation of cloud after I popped out of the murk beside it.


http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/jaba430/IMG_0834.jpg

[morno]

Yeah, thought you must have been out flying Jaba, given the near cyclonic conditions down in that part of the world! :E

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Geez Jaba - look at all those ripples in ya skin!

Looks like an impending spar failure to me. :E:E:E

Dr :8

[Trojan1981]

Nice shot Jab.

Bloody hell BA! Was this from the EMU/RANHFV?

[Brian Abraham]

Yes Trojan.

[Jabawocky]

OK this strip is in a far more pretty scene than years past.

Where is?
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/jaba430/photo-3.jpg

[prospector]

Geez Jaba - look at all those ripples in ya skin!


Just accentuated by the high closs paint, hopefully.

[chimbu warrior]

Where is?

Looks like downtown Gilgandra to me. :bored:

[VH-XXX]

Geez Jaba - look at all those ripples in ya skin!

Looks like an impending spar failure to me.

I was thinking the same Dr. until I looked through the archives and found the same phenomenon some 3 years ago!

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/wing.jpg

Not as noticeable on the other wing....

Does she fly in circles Jaba and did Jaba Jnr do the riveting on that one?

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/wing2.jpg

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Relax Jaba, even the Rolls Royce of light aircraft can look like that in the right light!

http://www.fototime.com/1DC02D0B750881F/standard.jpg

Dr :8

PS: You fellas have short memories!

[Jabawocky]

Forkie......where are your recent flying photo's?. :hmm:

Not seen any FORK CAM in almost two years:ooh:

How about some barra cam :}

[Pilotette]

Looks like I missed question time about female pilots vs. male pilots just in time to get back to the interesting stuff! :ok: Here's a few from recent times...
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/IMG_3065-1.jpg
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/IMG_3058.jpg

[Kharon]

The first minute or so is corporate dull - but the rest well worth a look.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/8ljxyDtCsaM (http://http://www.youtube.com/embed/8ljxyDtCsaM)

[VH-XXX]

Exceptional video that.

First of type certainly looks like a lot of work. I assume the train is of the very fast type.

Best bits, the impressive climb rate and it actually sounds like a fixed wing as it flies past!

[Jamair]

Jaba - looks like Tara?:confused:

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

I'm with 'Chimbu'.......Begins with 'G'......

Cheers :p

[Jabawocky]

Jamair, I think you need your time down in the south flying between YBCV and YBBN in daylight hours so you can study up.:ok:

Chimbu Warrior seems to have it right :D Chocky frog to him.....or perhaps a Coopers Pale Ale, as I don't have any frogs in the fridge.

[Jack Ranga]

Coopers Pale Ale


Give him a Coopers Pale Ale, the only Australian owned brewery now. Or Coopers Dark Ale, a bloody fine beer :ok:

[Ultralights]

that Eurocopter is a solution looking for a problem.
awesome footage though

[Tainlovestofly]

Took this lovely shot as I stepped off the aircraft after my duty a few weeks ago. I'm quite impressed with it considering I did it in a hurry on an iphone!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c61/Brindabella24/goldfields.jpg

[chimbu warrior]

lovely shot

Absolutely. Lovely sky and lovely aircraft.

[jas24zzk]

Tain,
Fantastic pic!

As for guessing where it was taken...

Airfield !! :p

[Double Asymmetric]

At the other end of the temperature spectrum - it's been a bumper snow season here...

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/MirvBucket/Anchorage-1-2small.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/MirvBucket/Anchorage-1-4small.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/MirvBucket/Anchorage-1-6small.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/MirvBucket/Anchorage-1-8small.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/MirvBucket/Anchorage-1-3small.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/MirvBucket/Anchorage-1-5small.jpg

[Howard Hughes]

Good luck getting that lot off with your credit card!;)

PS: Love the Apache!:ok:

[Piano Man]

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/6628/dsc0363cg.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/441/dsc0363cg.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

Ok, so I know this is an older image, however after playing with some photo editing software I was really happy with how this came out. I know some of you may not like it but here it is :ok:

[Turban]

What`s not to like? :}

Maybe the induced frustration ? :E

:ok:

[Jabawocky]

Just some from todays adventures.....so far!

Pretty scenery
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/jaba430/photo-4.jpg


And a serious OH&S problem :eek:

Anyone guess where :E
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/jaba430/snake.jpg

[Arnold E]

Anyone guess where :E

Canberra :E

[kellykelpie]

What type of snake?

[Tainlovestofly]

Tain,
Fantastic pic!

As for guessing where it was taken...

Airfield !! http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/tongue.gif

Thanks! It was taken at Kalgoorlie airport :)

[Nose wheel first]

Jaba... that second one with the politician and the tumbleweeds looks like Burketown.... but i'm guessing it's not as you don't usually float around those parts.

[185skywagon]

Dirran??? Jaba

[Jabawocky]

Nope not Burketown, I am surprised morno or some others lurking on the radio did not figure it out and post by now.

[Jabawocky]

See what I mean........:= 185 you should be banned from such quiz questions.........OK a Coopers pale Ale to you:ok:

[morno]

morno's a busy man, but can I have a carton anyway, :E

I actually would have said Mungindi, I swear that's where I heard you depart from yesterday.

[185skywagon]

Actually Jaba, I haven't been listening to the radio......honest.
Country looked familiar as did the fence.

[Chimbu chuckles]

Hope that snake went and bought a lotto ticket - luckiest snake alive - Jaba doesn't typically spend that much time on the center line. :E

[Trent 972]

The patchwork cultivation photo of Jabas above has in the window, a reflection of a 'Dynon Avionics' manual.
I now know why he posts these photos asking us to guess where he is.
The 'Glass' has died and he is embarassingly lost, and when you correctly guess where he was today, he knows where he needs to flight plan from tomorrow.
Sneaky Bastard. :D

[Capt Fathom]

Snake? That was no snake!

That was CASA in disguise! :E

[VH-XXX]

Fun starts at 3min 40 sec.

m7uwmuQT9zo

[Jabawocky]

The patchwork cultivation photo of Jabas above has in the window, a reflection of a 'Dynon Avionics' manual.
I now know why he posts these photos asking us to guess where he is.
The 'Glass' has died and he is embarassingly lost, and when you correctly guess where he was today, he knows where he needs to flight plan from tomorrow.
Sneaky Bastard. :DNot quite...........but it is a reflection from the label on the EFIS or EMS.
Like this one during a climb.....:)

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/jaba430/IMG_0855.jpg

And this one in the cruise :E
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/jaba430/IMG_0856.jpg


Hope that snake went and bought a lotto ticket - luckiest snake alive - Jaba doesn't typically spend that much time on the center line. http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/evil.gif

Ouch :ouch:

[Jamair]

Disguise? Where??

[Capt Fathom]

Do these people actually know anything about the 'principles of flight', or is it just a 'wing and a prayer' type of flight?

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Jaba doesn't typically spend that much time on the center line. http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/evil.gif

Ha!

Gold :ok:

Dr :8

[Trent 972]

Not quite...........but it is a reflection from the label on the EFIS or EMS.
Like this one during a climb.....
Thanks for setting me straight there Jaba.
I think it may have been a reflection of the PFD/ND in the 'climbing' photo.
The one where your altitude is 11,575ft an impressive ROC of 750fpm and a QNH setting of 1014.
Can we look forward to some overseas piccies of the RV in the near future. :p

[VH-XXX]

The one where your altitude is 11,575ft an impressive ROC of 750fpm and a QNH setting of 1014.

That's just Jaba's zoom climb that he does for his photos of the Dynon......

[Jabawocky]

Trent, I wondered how long that would take to be spotted, chocky frog/Coopers Pale Ale to you too.

The rate of climb was that impressive it wound the BARRO setting round a notch:}

I have to admit I was taking that photo just after getting the OK for climb from F110 to 130, and in doing so I had incrimented the QNH , I took the pic so I could dump the camera/phone and I then set it back again, as you can see in a later one.

There was a few pot holes in the road I was climbing on top of, and I even gave up on adjusting the heading bug all the time, which I know is a bit slack :ouch:

Prolly more bugs there somewhere.....:uhoh: Will run out of frogs and beer:eek:

[Trent 972]

I don't doubt you play with a straight bat, but I'll still take the chocky frog anyway. (Really like them chocky frogs, eh). That RV sure is a goer.
As for that Coopers stuff, if it was any good they'd put some more preservatives in it. Crowny Gold's a good drop, but why would anyone drink anything other than Bundy anyway???? Puts a bit of fight back into an old dog.

[morno]

Was pretty smooth at FL240 Jaba, :}

[Jabawocky]

morno = show off :p

Trent....yeah....straight bat...I make boo boos and even though I captured it in a pic, no point hiding a boo boo. I am always impressed to see how quick folk pick stuff up. Mind you I am guilty of looking at pics and picking the oops's too :ooh:

Put preservatives in Coopers........:eek: Chocky frogs confiscated!!!

Bundy ... makes Willy Wag Tails want to fight Emu's :}

Now here is a mighty fine drop :ok:
http://www.hoochery.com.au/images/Hoochery_Ord_River_Rum_Premium.gif

I would even fly around Oz again just to get some more!

[FJ44]

morno
*

Was pretty smooth at FL240 Jaba,


Was nice at FL450 too morno... :ok::}

[Jabawocky]

Now we know who is in the cruise at the higher end.....who is going to post their pics at the other end of the tape :E

Warbo and 185skywagon should win that contest. :ok:

[VH-XXX]

Pack those carefully if you are taking them to OshKosh Jabba. We don't want a repeat of you and Beechie's performance where you smashed a good bottle of Bundy in your luggage en-route USA. We could smell your bag from the other end of the motel.

[Trent 972]

Jaba, Deny me the Chocky Frog will you?
In that case I'll also point out that it won't fly left wing low if you set the rudder trim appropriately. Even with all that good gear the Sammy Davis Junior (or in your case the 'Michael Jackson') is crying out for a little bit of love and devotion. (Ignore if your rudder trim is a little bendy bit hanging off the rrrrrs end)
Your elevator trim is either extremely sensitive or your pax were running up and down the aisle, because in both photos it is out of trim. AND
With the AP engaged to an ARINC GPS it is still a bit right of track. Didn't you glue the Fin on straight?
:ok:

[Jabawocky]

Ooooh you are good :ok: I guess that earns ya a frog back. But no preservative free Coopers :p


Jaba, Deny me the Chocky Frog will you?
In that case I'll also point out that it won't fly left wing low if you set the rudder trim appropriately. True Even with all that good gear the Sammy Davis Junior (or in your case the 'Michael Jackson') is crying out for a little bit of love and devotion. (Ignore if your rudder trim is a little bendy bit hanging off the rrrrrs end) Not quite, it is adjustable in flight, but it is manual and involves reaching over.....and I usually just rest a boot on to take up the little bit not dialled out. Yes...call me Lazy...guilty as charged. besides it goes pretty well even not perfectly trimmed ;)
Your elevator trim is either extremely sensitive or your pax were running up and down the aisle, because in both photos it is out of trim. Yep, in a bit of light chop and it could have been just a momentary thing. In the climb it was just the AP complaining andbeing lazy....I was just being lazy and not complaining :)AND
With the AP engaged to an ARINC GPS it is still a bit right of track. Didn't you glue the Fin on straight? Now that one earns you a chocky frog back :D I had not seen that earlier, the pic in the climb was bang on, but later just a smidgeon off, I did dodge around a couple of tops, so maybe that explains it, might have been settling back on track when I took the pic, I do not recall. They are usually pixel for pixel in line.

No glueing the fin....its American not French :E

You really did get me there:ok:

[By George]

That Super Phantom Kite with a Shoe Box thing looks very close to a 'bite' to me. Very high pitch, slow speed and very close to the ground with power on. Not a long future there. Another dent in a perfectly flat field coming.

[stevep64]

"why would anyone drink anything other than Bundy anyway????"

Trent, you've been playing cricket without a helmet again, haven't you? :=

[Trent 972]

Steve, .... Cricket! ....please.
Cricket is a sport for all those school kids and Unco's who didn't get picked to play Rugby at school. People only play cricket because they're no good at fishing.
Rugby League, (not the Rugby that is 'Played in Heaven', because it's played by a bunch of fairies), are the great and Godlike sportsmen and they drink Bundy, lots of it. Puts hair on your chest and balls. ***League players make the best pilots, because they've got an interesting topic to talk about on long sectors*** (Aviation content)

Other minor sports like soccer and hockey are played by under 17's and people who haven't yet worked out they're gay.
Golf is a sport for people who other people don't want to play with.
Sailing, each and every sailor is a Bundy drinker, the Rugby League players kindred spirit.
Tennis is a noble sport, there might be a few Bundy drinkers amongst them.
That just leaves Road Cyclists, the sport for people dedicated to Organ Donation.
God bless Road Cyclists. I hope they don't drink the Bundy, because we may need their organs one day. No offence to organ donators, they are truly magnificent.

[Jabawocky]

Steve, you have not tried Kunners finest drop then? ;)

[Pilotette]

While we are on the topic of preferred beverages, I'm a Sav Blanc girl. Not sure about this one though...I was thinking of buying it for my boss's birthday? ;)
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/shety002/SavBlanc.jpg
Aviation content: I watched a C210 bounce 6 times on landing at a grass strip on Lud Island in South Africa about 30min prior to making a trip to the bottle store!

[NZFlyingKiwi]

Bouncing six times without breaking something is an impressive achievement! ...they didn't break anything did they? :sad:

[stevep64]

"Steve, .... Cricket! ....please.
Cricket is a sport for all those school kids and Unco's who didn't get picked to play Rugby at school. People only play cricket because they're no good at fishing."

Oops, haha. Mistaken identity, there I was thinking you were a different Trent, one who would get quite offended by your opinion of cricketers :O

[Scottw]

aaa:):):)aaaa

[Desert Flower]

Not sure about this one though...I was thinking of buying it for my boss's birthday?

What, has Trev put on that much weight??? ;)

DF.

[Trojan1981]

Can anyone pick where these are? I had posted them elsewhere and no-one got it. I thought they'd be pretty easy :hmm: .

All on airport, in Oz. :ok:

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/DSCF4700.jpg


http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/DSCF4429-1.jpg


http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/img012.jpg

[Pontius]

Are they all the same place Trojan?

The first one looks like Bunbury (before the recent changes to the ramp area). The second appears to be Manjimup.

Having said all that, my recce skills were never very good :(

[Keg]

Just thought I'd give a rap to a South African bloke doing some great work behind the lens (http://wilbodaviationphotography.shutterfly.com/).

[Trojan1981]

The first two are in WA, but not either of the two places you mention. The third one is in another state, and the area in the photo has changed a lot since about 2005-6 ish.

[Capt Fathom]

Photo #2 .. Denmark!

[Trojan1981]

Photo #2 .. Denmark!

Bingo! :ok:

[rioncentu]

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t394/arnoldchan33/scan0050.jpg?t=1331959629
One for Frigatebird & co. From my dad's first flight to Fraser. Note the rods strapped underneath.

What sort of Cessna is this?

I have another Cherokee 6 to post.

Cheers

[rioncentu]

Far out my first image upload and it worked.

Another one for Frigatebird

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t394/arnoldchan33/scan0051.jpg?t=1331959629

[Piano Man]

What sort of Cessna is this?


Looks like a very early 172???

[j3pipercub]

That looks like a 182, very early model, probably an 'A'

[Frank Arouet]

I think the Fraser Is one is a C182. Not the A model, but "THE" C182.

The PA 32, (if it's RUB), is a 300HP once owned by a Melbourne entity first name Bryn from Frankston.

But I have been wrong before.

[Trent 972]

Trojan, The Townsville Refueller tells me, he swears he took that photo of the Huey, and as we all know he works 24/7 365 days a year.

AusRob, Matt Hall at the Melb F1 Grand Prix. Too easy but nice piccie anyways.

[maehhh]

Some pix from the Melbourne grandprix...



http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel002.jpg

http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel003.jpg

http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel004.jpg

http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel005.jpg

http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel006.jpg

http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel007.jpg

http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel008.jpg

http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel009.jpg

http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel010.jpg

http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel011.jpg

http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel012.jpg

http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel013.jpg

http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel014.jpg

http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel015.jpg

http://www.givemeabrain.de/divs/pix/pprune/prumel001.jpg

cheers

[Pontius]

Trojan,

Told you I was useless at recce :)

How about photo #1 being Albany (I'll just keep guessing at country strips)

[Jabawocky]

Wot! No Rhino's?? :ugh::rolleyes:

[VH-XXX]

2010 STOL Champs...

o0G0HdF3w1Y

55 seconds and 1:30 are good bits.

[Dogimed]

Trojan

Photo 1: Ballidu?


Dog

[Trojan1981]

Trojan,

Told you I was useless at recce

How about photo #1 being Albany (I'll just keep guessing at country strips)


Pontius is on the the money; a very dry Albany. :ok:

Dog, It does look like Balidu, that's were the operation is based too.

Any guesses for #3?

[Dogimed]

#3 Darwin?

Dog

[Trojan1981]

Not Darwin.

It's taken outside the 'terminal' building.

[Trent 972]

Trojan, I guess you missed my previous attempt at photo #3. :{
Townsville?

[Trojan1981]

Sorry Trent I missed that!
Not Townsville either, but It does look similar in the photo.

Not taken by the Townsville refueller either! I took the shot with a disposable on the way out to my aircraft.

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

What sort of Cessna is this?

My money is on early 182!

Dr :8

[Frank Arouet]

Agreed, a 182. Full stop. As opposed to the A model.

From Wiki: The Cessna 182 was introduced in 1956 as a tricycle variant of the 180.

In 1957, the 182A variant was introduced along with the name Skylane.

[VH-XXX]

What type from today? No cheating!

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/skycatcher.jpg

[Jabawocky]

Hey Trent, needs rudder trim hey:ok:

IAS 103, late downwind for a high elevation field?:E

[OZ-G10]

trojan

Can tell you that AT-802 VH-EOG and sister ship VH-EDG both now call Emerald home.:ok:

[Trent 972]

Cessna 162 Skycatcher.
Yep Jaba needs a bit of rudder trim, but not as much as your rv did.:E

Looks like the country around Tyabb

[jas24zzk]

Looks well leaned out too :E

[OZBUSDRIVER]

I was going to say you were partaking in competition, xxx. But the map says otherwise. Good cruise numbers!

[VH-XXX]

So I know where you were yesterday OZBusDriver :cool:

The photo was an ad-hoc snap so I wasn't actually aiming to get specific figures or showcase the performance. I think it was just at the end of the climb so high revs without the speed to match. It was a quick 11 mile flight :cool:

It's a nice machine in flight and fairly well equipped, not overly bumpy, just a little ugly. The aircraft and I soon became "one" in terms of handling. My only complaints are the vibrations it has because it's a little "tinny" compared to a carbon aircraft that I'm used to. Has good luggage space, moderate comfort and reasonable visibility which could be a little better if the wing wasn't so far forward.

[Skywagon1915]

How long have you had the 162.
I'm getting one in a few weeks approx and looking forward to a full time course in it. It is registered in RAA.

[Trojan1981]

trojan

Can tell you that AT-802 VH-EOG and sister ship VH-EDG both now call Emerald home.

Ok, not with Dunn's anymore?

BTW, photo #3 was at RAAF Amberley, outside AMS in 2001. :ok:

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

A 'Familiar rego'.....
VH-EOG, used to be a FU24A, Fletcher. This one was a survey aircraft and was at JT for a year or so, just 'sitting'.

Ye Olde Log Book says I did an 'Endorsement' March 18 1970. It was a single seat of course, so the deal was the CFI was to fly it for an hour or so, then come back and tell me how it flew, then I would fly it for an hour or so, and he would sign me off....(The days of 'endorsements'...)

Well, all of that happened, and that afternoon I departed JT for BK, via 'stops numerii' because it held 36 gals @ 12 GPH.....and it had a definite 'step'.
In normal 'waffling' turb. flight in the lower levels - 87kts IAS.
Get a smooth patch and get it 'on the step' - 100kts IAS.

Interesting and enjoyable flight.

Cheers:ok:

[frigatebird]

rioncentu
re - Fraser 73/74 #9410

That is my paint scheme ( white with the blue line continued up the rear of the rudder a-la 'scorpion' stinger, taken from the '68 Cessna 206 style to make the company flagship look better....modern even....), but without the company logos. Ken Hale, Whitakers truck spraypainter and I applied it when Bevan took the '59 Skylane in trade from Peter Bambling on some trucks and tractors.
Can't tell if the fellow with the long socks getting the gear out of the locker is me or not.., by that time Bevan had a B.36, FWZ, but I was still doing some part time work in the Skylane as well, using it for charters on our licence. (Didn't like putting the 36 on the beach, as it got sand in the up-lock rollers, - along with other things. Later, after he had traded the 36 on a B.55, he got a Cherokee 6, PYD, to do the Island beach landing work, and another young pilot named Don to fly it.) Sid Melksham, from Eurong, bought it off Bevan and later painted a palm tree on the tail when he got his own licence. He later sold it to Sel Hewitt who used it on his own licence for Fraser work.
She did a lot of beach landing that old girl (but back then she was only 15 or 20 years young).
Can't quite pick the strip of the Cessna photo, could be Rainbow Beach at Inskip, doesn't look like Bogimba or Happy Vally, or could even be Orchid Beach - but we were generally banned from Orchid Beach because of IslandAir/UnionAir being the opposition, but the next one of the 6 is at Orchid Beach for sure.

This is how she ended up when she was too corroded to fly any more....

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Early%20Whitaker%20Aircraft/scan0035.jpg

[rioncentu]

Hey thanks FB. I tried to PM you but it seems to don't accept them so I had to wait for you to come out of the woodwork !!

Can you PM me?

Well you certainly have done the rounds then if it may have you in those pics.

I will send these comments on. I appreciate it.

Cheers

[Frank Arouet]

I stand corrected on the date and model. The Skylane dates it post 1957.

Of those early models my logbook shows VH RFK (ex agricultural 180 converted to tricycle by Hazleton's Orange), and VH GWF, reported to be a 182A. This one was a US import and had a VAR. Both performed very well but the noise would probably be an OH&S offence today.

[Trent 972]

Trojan, ref your piccie #3 at Amberley.
The photo is obviously taken a smidge after noon (local time), because the shadows of
a. The meat filled body bag at front of chopper barely casts a shadow with the sunlight on his back and his front in shadow.
b. The left skid is just in sunlight and the Huey shadows are only displaced slightly behind the chopper
In the southern hemisphere the sun is always displaced to the relative north except for a few days in northern Queensland but never at Amberley.
Therefore the aircraft is facing north, the photographer is to the west of the chopper and the photograph is looking towards the East.
If so, there are/was no large structures (as shown in the background) to the East of the AMS at Amberley.
yours in confusion ?????
Trent

[Trent 972]

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/img012.jpg
Trojan1981 photo copied again here for easier reference

[Frank Arouet]

If the rotors are going counter clockwise, wouldn't that put it in the Northern Hemisphere?:hmm:

[MFB 2]

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AL-001.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AL-002.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AL-003.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AL-004.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AL-005.jpg

Testing to see if I can remember how to post images?

[Scottw]

G'day MFB 2
Love the 727 :ok::cool::)

[MFB 2]

What is easy, where might be a bit harder.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AC-013.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AC-014.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AC-015.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AC-017.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AC-020.jpg

[MFB 2]

Thanks Scott, taken about 2 years ago in Port Moresby.

[Trojan1981]

Yes Trent, a lot has changed since that shot was taken. AMS may have even moved to a newer building ??? It's been a while since I've been there.

[Jabawocky]

I heard this around SEQ this afternoon, and landing at YBBN.

Anyone know what the go is? ADF sales?

Photos: Raytheon 3000 Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Hawker-Beechcraft/Raytheon-3000/2013956/&sid=6e845678fe4ad87e4d7290a731566c23)

[Dogimed]

Is that Stearman pilot wearing a parachute? :eek:

[AussieO2]

Just on his way home from the Singapore show, going to UNZED next for the airshow, then back home to USA.

[MFB 2]

Certainly looks like a parachute, I didn't ask.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AC-20a.jpg

[MFB 2]

Don't know what this is??
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AC-003.jpg
These were on the same airfield, got no idea what they are??
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AC-26.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AC-25.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AC-006.jpg
Smallest instrument panel I have seen.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/mickblake/AC-010.jpg

[By George]

Anorak on and buttoned at the collar................

The first picture is a CASA CN235 MPA (licence built in Indonesia) belonging to Skadron Udara Patroli Maritim dan AEWACS based at Hasanuddin Indonesia.

The other aeroplane is a OV-10 Bronco (North American). I didn't know they had any Bronco's left. Have seen them at Batam over the years along with a few Nomads.

Anorak off and return to normal.

[MFB 2]

It was only the CASA and the 3 trucks I was unsure of, the Bronco is from the Philippines. They were taken at Clark during the hotair balloon festival.
MB

[OZ-G10]

http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m520/flyag2/RamonPictures054.jpg

[Outbackpatavocet]

Hi , just like to say that the avocet 's jabiru engine has got liquid cooled heads & SDSmultipoint fuel injection , & I've ordered an Airmaster prop ,
I've also redesigned the turret ,looks more like a lake type ,less drag than the 4 poster ,
The a/Incidence of the tail only looks excessive ,as the nose wheel is slightly lower so that on the ground you get better access to the back, makes the tail look overly high while on the ground .
I've also increased the dyheadral to 2.2deg & moved the wing 30 mm forward ,doesn't feel as nose heavy with two up and no cargo .
I been flying around with a beewee 100 Yamaha scooter in the back as well ,doesn't make a lot of differance to the trim , so it doesn't really need the jabiru trim , anyway , thanks for the feed back .

[40Deg STH]

I miss my Moree days and Gwyder air. Would love some spray booms on the CX 747
:ok:

[SgtBundy]

Fuel dump valve is close enough, isn't it 40Deg? Just pick a suburb and come in low.

[Jabawocky]

Fix the mozzie problems :}

Light a match....:E

[40Deg STH]

Yep SGT (Al) set it to 40 Tonnes and here it comes!!:ok:

While I'm there, might drop on Joyce too for my QF brothers.

[Power]

B-17, amazing
http://home.comcast.net/~szee1a/Al_overcast/Al_overcast.html (http://home.comcast.net/%7Eszee1a/Al_overcast/Al_overcast.html)

[rocket66]

Ah, that brings back memories. I was lucky enough to go for a fly in this machine way back in 06' while on holidays in the states. We booked tickets and was then driven to a neighbouring airfield (Appleton Airfield??) to board. We departed and flew in the direction of the Oshkosh Airshow where we orbited for a while before flying back to Appleton Airfield.

WOULD GIVE MY RIGHT ARM TO DO THAT AGAIN !!!!!


Rocket:ok:

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

That 'rocket bloke' looks 'armless enuf........

:p:p

[Grogmonster]

40 Degrees, You must have been there a long while ago. Its Gwydir no "E" and trust me it hasnt changed and you dont want to go back.

Groggy

[gassed budgie]

Another clip for the B-17 fans....

The Making of the CAF DMWT Commercial - YouTube

[Arnold E]

Ha Ha, I can imagine folks in at CASA wetting themselves looking at that, wonder if they would allow that here,:eek:

[Rusty1970]

Canberra airport open day today.

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee394/Mahoneyr8c/IMG_0779.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee394/Mahoneyr8c/IMG_0797.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee394/Mahoneyr8c/IMG_0808.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee394/Mahoneyr8c/IMG_0815.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee394/Mahoneyr8c/IMG_0875.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee394/Mahoneyr8c/IMG_0883.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee394/Mahoneyr8c/IMG_0890.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee394/Mahoneyr8c/IMG_0895.jpg

[kingRB]

Came across this gem today.

Enjoy :ok:

wTZbY06U0qk

[Trojan1981]

KingRB, that kicks the crap out of all those GoPro Airline cockpit cams!

[MMArdmore]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj487/mmardmore/Tasmanpac.jpgCape Reinga

Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean
Took this yesterday at 1000

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

Hey 'Jaba' et al,

Meet ya Trusty Steed's 'ancestor'.....IF ya haven't already dun that!!

Video: Van's Aircraft Original 'RV-1' (http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/exclusivevids/ExclusiveVideo_SunNFun2012_PaulDye_VansAircraft_RV1_Restorat ion_206407-1.html)

ENJOY!!
Cheers:p

[Jabawocky]

Have followed the project, and it is an amazing result.

Van is an impressive fellow, and having flown with him, and he let me fly his personal plane, I am not only grateful, but in awe of this most humble and significant contributor to aviation.

To Dick VG :ok::ok::ok:

[codenamejames]

Nice shot MMArdmore - great to see those currents from both coasts meet but I wouldn't want to be in the water just there.

[VH-XXX]

I was quite impressed to see the size of the waves that this beast was eating up today.

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/beaver.jpg

[Piano Man]

Awesome machines XXX, they still blow me away with what the straight floats will handle!

[Piano Man]

Awesome sunrise this morning!

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/893/dsc0006ae.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/254/dsc0006ae.jpg/)
http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/7079/dsc0008jhs.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/713/dsc0008jhs.jpg/)
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/5318/dsc0009jd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/535/dsc0009jd.jpg/)
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4871/dsc0010eo.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/26/dsc0010eo.jpg/)

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Is that the new Cessna 209 jet parked beside the Beaver?

Dr http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/nerd.gif

[Piano Man]

The one and only Forkie!

[Howard Hughes]

Is that the new Cessna 209 jet parked beside the Beaver?

Blown thronomister?;)

[MFB 2]

Awesome sunrise and awesome photos.

[Piano Man]

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3453/dsc0034fx.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/85/dsc0034fx.jpg/)
http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/5268/dsc0042ta.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/dsc0042ta.jpg/)
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7898/dsc0045xh.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/3/dsc0045xh.jpg/)

[Aye Ess]

WOWZA !! piano,they are AMAZING. That third one I can't stop looking at.

[frigatebird]

Always great to see an interesting Hi-res Black and White photo in this age of colour....
Have put this one up before, but it is one of my favourites from my 'era of exploration things photogenic', long ago..

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/SI/scan0010.jpg

The unusual thing with the light here, is that when set at certain angles it made the childs lime-washed hair on the right appear almost halo like in transparency.. My Dad commented on the practice of lime-washing Melanesian curly hair when he visited also..

[Piano Man]

Always great to see an interesting Hi-res Black and White photo in this age of colour....

I agree. For aircraft such as the DC-3/Dak and the Belfast I do believe that B & W and Sepia sometimes enhance the photo (in my opinion).

[belly tank]

Piano Man......Just beautiful set of pics. i luv the refelction in the throttle in the first pic and there is so much going on in the third pic so may reflections and shadows begining from the wing in the forground:ok:

WOW....

[Jabawocky]

This is awesome, piano man and modern day historics, and frigatebirds genuine historics......

Bring it on guys:D :ok:

[Chimbu chuckles]

FB those kids are photoshopped - right?

I hate imageshack - I can't see the pics here in Asia.

[frigatebird]

Negative Chuck, Original and Untouched, that was just the light, -thats why that print is a favorite.. Can't remember now if it was taken with the old auto light Pentax I had when I first arrived, or the new Minolta I bought duty free from the Vietnamese store in Vila on an overnight before the 'Middle East and European Grande Tour' in '81. Probably the former..

[frigatebird]

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/PNG/NSCulturalCentre.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/PNG/NorthSolomonsCulturalCentre0001.jpg

Note Japanese War Dead Memorial marker in left foreground

Kieth and Pam Hunt and their Blue Heeler in happier times, Bougair, in their company house, Kieta. Note mesh on the windows..

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/PNG/kiethpamhuntbougair1.jpg

[Chimbu chuckles]

Actually I was referring to how well dressed and clean the kids are.

[StallsandSpins]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ts_uAtcYhy0/Tsn0B6W-t4I/AAAAAAAABHo/MjIO7bDGKDQ/s800/007-1.jpg

[StallsandSpins]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EKhhU_0wyC4/Tsn0MRuw67I/AAAAAAAABH8/_ZV3Ff-ZR18/s800/008-2.jpg

[StallsandSpins]

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XNj4AOfWIns/Tsn0ir3KBAI/AAAAAAAABIY/7wPZFxT8Lw8/s800/011-1.jpg

[StallsandSpins]

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DaS5MN75K0o/Tsn1O0ztNHI/AAAAAAAABJU/s_s01vktqGM/s800/016-2.jpg

[StallsandSpins]

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7E03mi5c6o4/Tsn3ODxug2I/AAAAAAAABNc/AjebiArMhRI/s800/039.jpg

[frigatebird]

Those are a few from the biscuit tin from the back of the wardrobe..
What type is the parasol, S&S ?