View Full Version : BANDITS AT MARYBOROUGH
AussieO2
27th Mar 2012, 05:58
Just wondered what the current condition of the Bandeirante's at Maryborough (QLD) is, VH-UQA and VH-OZF have been sitting there for quite some time. UQA was recently cancelled from the register as going to the Cook Islands.
frigatebird
27th Mar 2012, 06:43
Neither will fly again. The better one left on an open long container base bound as deck cargo for the Cooks some time ago. The other is a stripped shell and an eyesore. Please someone take it and the Commander away, and make an offer for the Broussard before it deteriorates as well..
Ejector
27th Mar 2012, 06:51
Do you have any photos?
catseye
27th Mar 2012, 07:54
Is the commander the FVJ a 685?
metalman2
27th Mar 2012, 08:11
You'd have to be a total Broussard lover to want one, I think they were saying 80-90 litres per hour to do 90 kias, buying it would be the cheapest part of the deal, having said that what sort of money are they after , it was about $80k before I left.
Is the commander the FVJ a 685? Yes,bank owned and looking for offers......they'd have to pay you to take it!! :sad:
Ejector
27th Mar 2012, 11:28
Max Holste M.H.1521 Broussard - Specifications - Technical Data / Description (english) (http://www.flugzeuginfo.net/acdata_php/acdata_mh1521_en.php)
Geez, looks so much like a French Beaver in many way eh. Only 366 built sadly. I bet parts would be a pain now. Looks like a great door for meatbombing, but if it climbs like a French beaver, well not to good.
:ok:
I really like its lines.
metalman2
27th Mar 2012, 11:56
looking at the speed of 146 knots, must have been done by dropping it from a bomber ,,,minus the wings!
Jabawocky
27th Mar 2012, 12:32
The other is a stripped shell and an eyesore
Too true Frigatebird, and they give the public a poor image of aviation too.
Ejector
27th Mar 2012, 13:39
looking at the speed of 146 knots, must have been done by dropping it from a bomber ,,,minus the wings!
Have they ever gone on floats?
MakeItHappenCaptain
28th Mar 2012, 10:34
Whatever you do, don't open FVJ's door without taking a deep breath first!
(it's a bit krusty in there!):\
Ejector
29th Mar 2012, 12:41
Aero Commander 685 twin engine aircraft VH-FVJ
Aero Commander 685 twin engine aircraft VH-FVJ Auction (0001-72783) | GraysOnline Australia (http://www.graysonline.com/lot.aspx?lotNumber=0001-72783)
Found a pic of the Old Girl.
LexAir
30th Mar 2012, 03:48
I flew that beast (FVJ) several times back in 2001/2. Each time I flew it something went wrong. The aircon was modified to run on the hydraulic system and, if it was running, the gear would not retract fully. One time out of Mt. Hotham a hydraulic line burst and filled the cabin with vaporised fluid and the gear would not retract. Another time the turbo charger on the right engine fell over while passing FL130 on climb. It was slow, never got anywhere near book speeds. It was such fun to fly!
metalman2
30th Mar 2012, 22:36
Someone mentioned a main spar AD or replacement , can't remember which , but basically made the AC worth it's weight in aluminium