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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2021, 03:32
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

A Gathering in Memory of our Friend Graham Syphers

We are attempting to organise a gathering on Saturday 12th June starting at 11:00am, probably at the RSL in Nambour Queensland. Before we can finalise the venue we will need to get an indication from...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Oct 2020, 22:11
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

On my first day/night in PNG I arrived in Lae on...

On my first day/night in PNG I arrived in Lae on the F27 to be met by some of my new work mates and taken to the Aero Club for a few beers and then that night to a company party where I met the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Oct 2020, 01:12
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

I have recently come across a copy of an old...

I have recently come across a copy of an old Black & White magazine dated April 1969 which I have scanned and may be of interest to ol man bilong taim bipo.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Oct 2020, 20:09
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

You may well be right cac sabre as my memory is a...

You may well be right cac sabre as my memory is a little fuzzy after 40+ years. Having had the job of replacing windscreens in both these model aircraft it still was no mean feat as they are pretty...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Oct 2020, 01:09
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

SPAC did some training in the early to mid 70's...

SPAC did some training in the early to mid 70's and the CFI was D.A. if I recall correctly. The bloke who ran the bar then was the expat DCA groundsman. We decded to buy a half dozen swit moa BBQ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Oct 2020, 00:43
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

The story was that he used it to kick out the...

The story was that he used it to kick out the windscreen to get out. No mean feat in a Baron if true.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Sep 2020, 04:18
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

I was working in Lae at the time and was asked by...

I was working in Lae at the time and was asked by DCA to assist them with their investigation. The aircraft crashed close to a house and a wheel came off, rocketed through a corridor in the house and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Aug 2018, 02:04
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

We used to fly gold from Wau to Lae at Macair in...

We used to fly gold from Wau to Lae at Macair in the 70's. I recall walking through our terminal one morning and tripped over a couple of canvas bags lying on the floor. I asked the traffic officer...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2018, 07:53
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

P2-COC just needs a quick cut & polish:}

P2-COC just needs a quick cut & polish:}
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Aug 2018, 06:48
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

It was P2-PNO after PNG and became SEA with...

It was P2-PNO after PNG and became SEA with Talair. It was easy to change the "G" to an "O"

The history with photos is here. (http://www.pc-6.com/history/584.htm#)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Aug 2018, 03:17
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

P2-CAA (S/N BB-415) was built in 1979 as N2067M....

P2-CAA (S/N BB-415) was built in 1979 as N2067M. It then became P2-PNG, then P2-PNH (both ex-Macair Porter rego's) and finally P2-CAA.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Aug 2018, 03:12
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

Yes P2-NWA was previously KSA and is S/N BB-1527....

Yes P2-NWA was previously KSA and is S/N BB-1527.

A fire extinguisher discharged in the cabin a couple of years ago and they had trouble getting the cabin door open as the door seals had glued...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Apr 2018, 04:04
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

I will never forget the great times we had...

I will never forget the great times we had fishing at Bensbach or the numerous evenings he would drive up from the Gold Coast and we would spend a convivial evening at the RQAC bar or when he would...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Mar 2017, 01:05
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

aka "The Morobe Muscle Man"?

aka "The Morobe Muscle Man"?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st May 2013, 21:28
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

It was PNH that buggered up at Kanabea in 74...

It was PNH that buggered up at Kanabea in 74 Tinny.

Thanks for posting these CAC_sabre they brought back a lot of good memories.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Apr 2011, 09:17
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

I agree that there are quite a few Maciar pilots...

I agree that there are quite a few Maciar pilots that didn't fly for Talair on the list.

However Matthew Dwyer is missing from the list. He died on 21/6/10.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Mar 2011, 04:11
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

Macair owned an Aztec - I think the registration...

Macair owned an Aztec - I think the registration was VH-SRP - and was sold to the SDA church in 72/73.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Sep 2010, 07:02
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

That should be Airwest. (Fred Martens) - South...

That should be Airwest. (Fred Martens) - South West Air has never owned or operated a PA31.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Sep 2010, 08:18
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

Menyamya? I may have a photo somewhere. ...

Menyamya? I may have a photo somewhere.



Built by Reg Mason who was Chief Engineer of Douglas airways at the time. It was subject to dispute between Reg and Bikkies over the ownership of the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Aug 2010, 03:34
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

I seem to recall that the torque tube arms had...

I seem to recall that the torque tube arms had been drilled incorrectly. I can't recall exactly who did the work but it may have been a now defunct company in Townsville.

Frigatebird, I think that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Aug 2010, 00:12
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

Re: JMs Hanger

As Frigatebird says it's a different hangar - that hangar in the piccy is in Australia, JM's hangar is in PNG and a lot flasher;)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Aug 2010, 03:22
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

He was 58 and planning to retire in the next year...

He was 58 and planning to retire in the next year or so.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2010, 21:41
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

He flew with Talair from the mid 80's until their...

He flew with Talair from the mid 80's until their demise when he joined South West Air when they purchased P2-RDL (now P2-SWE) in '93.



It's not his hangar I'm worried about - it's his desk:O
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th May 2010, 08:15
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

RMF probably hasn't killed all his brain cells...

RMF probably hasn't killed all his brain cells like I have:}

Hawker deHavilland also had a 10% shareholding too.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th May 2010, 22:27
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

Yes a Mark 31 formerly operated by TAA in PNG.

Yes a Mark 31 formerly operated by TAA in PNG.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th May 2010, 08:54
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

I believe he died a few years ago. Here is...

I believe he died a few years ago.

Here is an old photo taken about '68 in front of an old PNG aircraft. He is second from the right in the front row. Meself is also in the piccy.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th May 2010, 08:23
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

Max Paynter was the original Chief Engineer.

Max Paynter was the original Chief Engineer.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th May 2010, 23:18
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

I seem to recall that the Goroka chemist was...

I seem to recall that the Goroka chemist was Frank Ikas (not sure of the spelling), Dick Hagen of Banz and Ken James (chaiman of the board) were major shareholders.

John Freeman was MD but not a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2010, 21:55
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

I believe Ma Stewart owned the Hotel Cecil. (Not...

I believe Ma Stewart owned the Hotel Cecil. (Not a savoury place to drink at in the early 70's)



Ooops. I was having a blond day or perhaps OldTimers Disease? :ugh:

Yes, you are correct, the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jan 2010, 04:17
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

Tinny, I seem to recall that Richard was involved...

Tinny, I seem to recall that Richard was involved with that Spitfire as well as the numerous P39's and P40's that were temporarily stored in the bakery yard. I believe that a lot of them came from...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Dec 2009, 02:36
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

I seem to recall that we purchased the...

I seem to recall that we purchased the Engineering Order to manufacture ours at Macair from MAF.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Oct 2009, 22:09
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

Ok tinny I'll bite - perhaps the SPAC in Lae. I...

Ok tinny I'll bite - perhaps the SPAC in Lae. I left that place many a time with the wobbly boot on:}
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Sep 2009, 10:13
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

If you ever met "Hammerschmikel", you'd never...

If you ever met "Hammerschmikel", you'd never forget him - a very funny bloke:)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2009, 09:13
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

Geez Torres, I hope it was more like 30 something...

Geez Torres, I hope it was more like 30 something years ago:ooh:

The pilot was the same bloke who is still the CP of Aeropelican.

There were cattle involved - I can't remember whether it was 2...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2009, 07:07
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,036
Posted By mendi63

Tinny, The registation became P2-PNO after the...

Tinny, The registation became P2-PNO after the new PNG government at independence "requested" we relinquish P2-PNG to them.:*
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