The Home of Photos in Dunnunda! Mk I

[Peter Fanelli]

RAF Museum, London

[redsnail]

Unless Duxford's changed in the last couple of years, it isn't Duxford.

I haven't been to Hendon (yet).

[desmotronic]

London it is, Hendon same thing i think.

[P51D]

Deceptive photo of the Bonnie Dr - those propeller tips look slightly bent!!!

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

P51D - an illusion only.

It is a Hartzell Scimitar prop. The FTDK climbs like a love-sick angle with a similar prop. A100 in 10 min is not unusual.

Dr :8

[Chimbu chuckles]

Definately the 'Fighter annex' at RAF Hendon...went there on my first LHR trip. over 4 years ago.

Nice Bo too:ok:

[P51D]

Thanks Dr - I've got a 1992 F33A and might have to look at one of those when the prop's up!

[Peter Fanelli]

A100 in 10 min is not unusual


How about with a pilot and some fuel on board? :E

[tinpis]

Lovesick Angles:hmm::ugh: do a bloody sight better than a 1000fpm

[Mark1234]

I always thought it was a homesick angel anyway :}

[tinpis]

mondegreen?
Angles

Folks who live in Lost angle ease? :hmm:

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

How about with a pilot and some fuel on board? http://static.pprune.org/images/smilies/evil.gif

PF, I usually fly my V35B with full fuel and one-up. At that loading is will consistently do 10,000 in 10 min at 2500/25" and 110 IAS. At gross TOW it takes about 12 min.

I always thought it was a homesick angel anyway http://static.pprune.org/images/smilies/badteeth.gif

Hmmm, I always seem to mess up my metaphors!

Dr :8

[Chimbu chuckles]

A C208.:ok:

[slackie]

planepic2...plane? what plane? I don't see a plane!!:eek:

[Jabawocky]

Desmo,

Someone has sent me that in an email a while back....... was that you?

J:ok:

[j3pipercub]

Oh My...well Hello

And If Anyone Noticed That They're 40 Feet Low Then **cough Cough** You Are Very Ah Observant

[Capt Fathom]

I was told the C208 had long legs!

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Ya gotta hand it to Cessna - they have really thought of everything with the C208!

I particularly like the strategically positioned fire-extinguisher - just in case that particular area becomes a bit of a "hot spot"!

Dr :8

[Chimbu chuckles]

I never realised the 208 had such a TITilating instrument panel...is she the TITular PIC...so that would be a box office?

Better:)

[Capt Fathom]

I was told the C208 had long legs!

Come on Chuckles! Try and keep up. Concentrate...:uhoh:

[Jabawocky]

He has been in school all day......Take it easy on the old fella!

His head hurts http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/confused/confused0018.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-rolleye-smileys.php)

[Chimbu chuckles]

yeah....what he said...big bully....I want my MUM:{

Anyway..I have no idea of which you speak;)

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Heh Chuckles! The thought of a "hot spot" shattered ya concentration, didn't it!

Dr :8

[Chimbu chuckles]

But would it be a G spot in a heavy landing...is that a fire extinguisher or are you just happy to see me...does that extinguisher come with its own batteries?

If I read every post on Pprune I'd have ended my days sat in a hot bath with a sharp razor blade years ago:suspect:

[tinpis]

Something that Kiwiland is good for

http://i2.planepictures.net/71/82/1203580257.jpg

[Bob Murphie]

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr13/scud_2008/45d47bfbikeengine.jpg

[satmstr]

ah bob you just made my day great photo:ok:...... wonder how the bike is on fuel :8

[Bob Murphie]

If I am correct the engine is an Aussie home grown Rotec radial made in Melbourne for the recreational aviation market. They are a success story overseas and at home. Seven cylinder is 110 HP and 9 cylinder 150 HP.

[yowie]

Fuel flow? Who cares!:ok:

[Clearedtoreenter]

I usually fly my V35B with full fuel and one-up. At that loading is will consistently do 10,000 in 10 min at 2500/25" and 110 IAS. At gross TOW it takes about 12 min

Hey Doc, How would the strutless compare?

[Jabawocky]

Watts Bridge today....

http://file046b.bebo.com/0/large/2008/08/30/11/4525920200a8766244515l.jpg

and no ailerons.....:uhoh:
http://file046b.bebo.com/0/large/2008/08/30/11/4525920200a8766244561l.jpg

And no skin....:eek:
http://file046b.bebo.com/0/large/2008/08/30/11/4525920200a8766244593l.jpg

Aand no factory, no kit, no plans, just build one for you and one for the Mrs! Woks for them:}
http://file046b.bebo.com/0/large/2008/08/30/11/4525920200a8766244632l.jpg

Some regular suspects.....
http://file046b.bebo.com/0/large/2008/08/30/11/4525920200a8766244661l.jpg

Nice artwork.....
http://file046b.bebo.com/0/large/2008/08/30/11/4525920200a8766244727l.jpg

Everyones favorite way to turn Avgas into noise!
http://file046b.bebo.com/0/large/2008/08/30/11/4525920200a8766244790l.jpg

A Rare animal...
http://file046b.bebo.com/0/large/2008/08/30/11/4525920200a8766244764l.jpg

Not your average school bus( :} )......and a nice paint job!
http://file046b.bebo.com/0/large/2008/08/30/11/4525920200a8766244697l.jpg

J:ok:

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Quote:
I usually fly my V35B with full fuel and one-up. At that loading is will consistently do 10,000 in 10 min at 2500/25" and 110 IAS. At gross TOW it takes about 12 min
Hey Doc, How would the strutless compare?


The similarly powered C210 that I have most recently flown is not in the hunt!

The IO550 powered, Scimitar prop'd, C210 that I ran in a couple of months ago goes up pretty well!

Dr :8

[Peter Fanelli]

http://thekneeslider.com/images/radialbike.jpg

[T28D]

Who cares about Global Warming, these bikes are good for the soul.

[Bob Murphie]

Check out the ground clearance and the back wheel. Wonder what it sounds like.

[T28D]

It is a round engine must sound Awesome

[Bob Murphie]

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr13/scud_2008/gunbus.jpg

This is what you get with 2 cylinders of a radial, 350 HP and speed limited to 150 mph. Must class as the ugliest bike ever.

[Capt Wally]

how do you blokes get the WX man to put on such lovely wx?
We can only dream of such an event during winter down here in 'Mexico' !:bored:



CW

[T28D]

2 cylinders out of 9 , I bet the vibration generated would be awesome, make even Moto Guzzi seem smooth is my guess, no need for gearbox the thing would hop forward !!!!!!

[Bob Murphie]

Capt Wally;

I am thinking of following the weather and selling up. Move to Tas for summer and Qld for winter. I can make myself a problem for the kids on the drive up and back. The Riverina is too cold in winter and too hot in summer.

Jabawocky;

That's a nice Percival Gull in the photo's. Is it a Challinor restoration?

[Jabawocky]

No you mexicans need to stay right where you are, you would not cope with the stress of living up here:E

No idea Bob, I took the pic, and was then distracted by someone I knew.... never went over to find out.

J:ok:

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

That's a nice Percival Gull in the photo's.


What's the difference between a Percival Gull and a Percival Proctor?

Dr :8

[Bob Murphie]

From memory the Proctor was an evolutionary wartime variant of the Gull. Kingsford Smith flew a Gull somewhere. Also I think the Gull had a Gipsy 6 of 200 HP and the Proctor a Gipsy Queen of 210 HP.

I think it was Joe Palmer who took me for a ride in a Proctor when I was a kid. He also owned a Staggerwing Beech which I also had a ride in.:)

[Trojan1981]

I have some photos on a pdf file that I would like to post. Does anyone know how I can do that? The usual photobucket way won't work...

[VH-XXX]

PM me, send them to my email then I'll post them here for you.

[Nivo]

After my last trip it took about 10 seconds for the people of PPRuNe to ID all the photos. I hope these from my most recent travels might prove a bit harder.

Cheers,

Nivo

http://www.mirani.com.au/images/Aviation/IMG_8412.JPG

http://www.mirani.com.au/images/Aviation/IMG_8493.JPG

[Jabawocky]

Methinks not in Oz :bored:

You could have given us an intermediate level to try first!:}

J

[Chimbu chuckles]

East Timor?...can't remember the names of the two airports and only been to one and that was at night.

[Dog One]

The main airport in East Timor is at Dili (Comoro), 1850m of undulating ashpalt. The alternate, which is now non operational is Baucau (Cakung), 2500m of concrete.

Baucau was where TAA used to operate a F-27 Friendship service from Darwin prior to 1975.

It has been suggested that Baucau could have been another Bali if circumstances had been different

[Hasselhof]

Neither of those two photos are Dili International or Baucau though.

[Bob Murphie]

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr13/scud_2008/032.jpg

[PyroTek]

ohh what happened to the hand?

[T28D]

no one knows:oh:

[Nivo]

This is the aircraft we flew.

http://www.mirani.com.au/images/Aviation/IMG_8480.JPG

cheers,

Nivo

[tinpis]

It has been suggested that Baucau could have been another Bali if circumstances had been different

If it was populated by Balinese? :rolleyes:

[Capt Fathom]

Nivo, I was guessing South Africa or India.

But the aircraft rego gave it away!

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Throwing darts here.... the first one could be Morogoro.

[Jabawocky]

HN

Tanzania is a long way to take ya Cessna mate.

You do get around the traps!

J

[Nivo]

No. 2 is indeed Dar es Salaam. No.1 is Mbeya and aircraft was photograhed at Sumbawanga.

Very interesting country to fly around, and it amazing just how much runway even a lightly loaded C210 needs at 30 degrees and 6500ft elevation!

Jaba - I might go a long way in a Cessna, but even I draw the line at Tanzania! We are just back from YNCW which was 26.5hrs round trip.

cheers,

Nivo

[Jabawocky]

YNCW :eek:

Long way to go to sell some sheep!

Gotta be cattle involved then!

J

[Nivo]

Jaba,

Not selling, just buying (XXXX and rum) and catching up with mates at Spellbore campdraft!!

cheers,

Nivo

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

I can't remember if this was posted at the time, but I stumbled across it again today and thought it was worth revisiting!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iluueTl3N6w

Dr :8

[Chimbu chuckles]

I always get a chuckle out of Beechy and Jaba's reactions in that vid. Its Jaba going 'Wooow' and Beechy going 'Jeez look at that hahaha etc'.

It was a fun day out:ok:

[Jamair]

Had not seen that.......COOL!:ok:

[slackie]

Here's a sexy looking v-tail.:ok:
http://www.airshowbuzz.com/videos/view.php?v=73f3e241
http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=sxZJKvuIqvw

[Jabawocky]

Those noises were all Beachie actually!

He is easily entertained.....:}

We just need another A36 to join the flock for some more fun movies!;)

[WMUOSF]

This is HTI Hamilton Island

[bushy]

A long time ago I flew bonanzas for about two years, so I can understand peoples enthusiasm for the type.

Some years ago the controller at osksh said "bonanza formation clear to land", and 150 bonanzas landed.

i reckon some on here would have had an orgasm if they had seen that.

[Chimbu chuckles]

Watch 150 Drs land in formation?

I'd be finding a deep hole to hide in.:E

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

I hope this works.... a 'You Tube' link....

YouTube - Bonanza Plane goes under Eiffel Tower (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_txdqnVP3-c&feature=related)

There ya go DOC!
:ok::ok:

[Jabawocky]

Gee with a Garden Bed ILS like that even I could do it!;)

Great Vid Griffo :D

So did you get into trouble for doing that?

J:ok:

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

G'Day 'Jab',

Nah! Just selected both port and stbd thronomisters to FULL PWR, and made like a mob of seagulls..............got the flock outa there...........:}:}:eek:

The power shut off at FL200 so we just glided back home - you know wot these 'Bonzas' are.......

Sacre Bleu!!

[Jabawocky]

Where is Forkie and Chuckles now:D:D:D

:}:}:}:}

J:ok:

[VH-XXX]

A REAL beat up from many years ago!

http://users.netconnect.com.au/~njah1/beatup.jpg

[Jabawocky]

Wake Turbulence aside I reckon Chuckles could have flown under that in the Bonza! :}

J

[Corkey McFuz]

Haha that video is brilliant :} Would be good to see an outside view of it going under

[Lasiorhinus]

A real beat-up from not very many years ago :ok:

http://www.seattle-deliveries.com/a/0108/bkpf_300108paetd3t.jpg

[T28D]

And 2 very senior pilots lost their jobs

[Bob Murphie]

Aviation Safety Digest 121/ 1984.
Then published by Bureau of Air Safety Investigation.

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr13/scud_2008/Aviationsafetydigest.jpg

[bushy]

When we weren't good, and we weren't old.

[Lasiorhinus]

Thats what ive been doing wrong - attempting to fly in the middle of the day!

:}

[XRNZAF]

Hey, that photo of the 707 reminded me of a question that has bugged me for YEARS....

Does anyone know why three of the four engines have little ducts on top, but one of them (I think its No 1 engine) doesn't????:confused:

[Peter Fanelli]

The engines with the little ducts at the top are fitted with turbo compressors for cabin pressurization.

It can vary somewhat, I think you could choose from having 2, 3 or 4 on the aircraft.

One with 4

Photos: Boeing 707-437 Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Air-India/Boeing-707-437/0360276/M/)

One with 3

Photos: Boeing 707-321B Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Angola---Government/Boeing-707-321B/1383830/M/)

One with 2

Photos: Boeing 707-123B Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/photo/American-Airlines/Boeing-707-123B/1317037/L/)

I understand that the three I picked out are all different series but I believe if you search further you will find variations with in the -100/-300/-400 subgroups.

[Grogmonster]

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp230/grogmonster/000_0398.jpg[/IMG]

Just trying to figure out how to submit photos. IF this works I may be able to join in.

[Peter Fanelli]

Pretty sloppy track and altitude keeping if you ask me. Ten feet low good enough for you is it? :E

[Grogmonster]

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp230/grogmonster/100_0201.jpg[/IMG]

Check out the Alt if you can. Big hills over there.

[Grogmonster]

Is your name Mr RVSM? I say good enough for a Cessna auto pilot in reasonably rough conditions. Certainly better than I could do.

[Jamair]

Yair, Grog, you got the idea, but make em 'web' size 320x240 instead of 'email' size 640x480 and they fit the page width a little better.:ok:

[XRNZAF]

Interesting, thanks Mr Fanelli....

[Ovation]

Any guesses as to where (in WA)?

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff123/OvationGX2/DSC01049.jpg

[Dave Incognito]

Background looks like El Questro, but there doesn’t seem to be enough scrub around the runway.

[Nivo]

Carlton Hill? That looks like House Roof Hill in the background.

Nivo

[morno]

http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo84/morno_photos/taxiway_1.jpg

http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo84/morno_photos/n860cr_ab.jpg

Where and When??

[Dave Incognito]

A couple more from WA...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2863490689_c6d59b120b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2864323084_2d7d3dd2aa_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/2864322768_2b18b559d9_o.jpg

[Flying Meat Cleaver]

Ovation - I'm thinking Home Valley airstrip?

FMC.

[Konev]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/Konev/DSC_3441.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/Konev/DSC_3537.jpg

[Dogimed]

Instead of where, how about ... What the....

Clue: Sydney.

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/5/2/2/0956225.jpg

Note: if you go to the link, it will give it away.

Dog

[Capt Fathom]

Would there be a B727 also parked nearby, with a huge hole in it's guts?

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

Aye Aye Cap'n.....Ar rekon thar wud be........:ok:

[Jabawocky]

Hmmmm a local clouted a Canadian on the runway many moons ago! Lucky escape for all involved!

J

[Ovation]

Dave Incognito

Close, very close!

Heres someones new toy taken at Broome.

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff123/OvationGX2/PIC_0594.jpg

[Dave Incognito]

In that case I'll take a stab at Emma Gorge, looking south west?

[ju7ez]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/ju7ez/Pprune-1-1.jpg


What, and Where???

[redsnail]

Yep, I'm thinking Emma Gorge too. Although, there's a couple of strips around there that could fit the bill. I'd have to get out of bed and rat through the log book to find them.

[vee1-rotate]

Morno,

Birdsville during the races?

[morno]

Vee1, you would be correct.

morno

[SINGLEREDLINE]

Great Photo

[Horatio Leafblower]

...it's not on the highway into Newman and about to hit a road sign? :eek: :ouch:

[Sarcs]

Hey redsnail, I'd be hedging towards Emma Gorge as well. Although I am (like yourself) talking about ancient history since I last landed at Emma.

By the way does Emma Gorge strip still have a massive dip in the middle and on T/O do you still have to check for traffic on the Gibb river Rd, to ensure you don't put your wheels through the roof of an unsuspecting 4wd?

ps redsnail do you still remember doing drop offs at Home Valley and then as a rat pack hooking through the gorges in the Cockburn Range on the way back to Kunnas......ahh...memories.

[Ovation]

Emma Gorge it is! The lens exaggerates the strip profile a little.

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff123/OvationGX2/DSC01021.jpg

[redsnail]

Sarcs, sure do! Ahh the good ol' days. (cos we weren't good nor were we old) :ok:

Nowadays I just fang around the Swiss & Italian Alps. :D

[Dave Incognito]

Not to mention checking for traffic on the road up to the Gorge itself. Many a time I've rolled onto final to watch a britz troopie hooking up the road at warp speed straight past the 'stop/slow down and check for aircraft' sign. Even had a AAT Kings coach park on the threshold once while waiting for our arrival... :rolleyes:

Nice photos Ovation.

[Ovation]

Emma Gorge is not that bad a strip to land on, but it's tight turning around in a low wing because of the vegetation either side. Saw somebody ding a wing back in 2003. Nice place to visit - the new accommodation is very civilised.

Pictre taken overhead Emma Gorge - when the owner saw this shot he was somewhat embarrassed.

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff123/OvationGX2/DSC01079MA.jpg

[sprocket check]

Nice Mooney Ovation. Yours? Nice aircraft.

[Ovation]

Sprocket check - the Ovation in post #3862 (page 194) lives in QLD.

This is my toy:



http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff123/OvationGX2/DSC07342.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff123/OvationGX2/DSC07367M.jpg

[sprocket check]

mmm, must be fun. Well, I found out something new the other day-Mooney had something to do with the development of the TBM 700 and 850. Anyone know what? (I know, thread drift, but this is the most casual thread on PPRUNE).

Here is my favourite view, people used to say that about Melbourne. Best view of BK (or Sydney for that matter) is out of your rear window on departure.

sc

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2871467067_b6e75b78cb.jpg?v=0

[Jabawocky]

Its not the one thats been in the "hospital" in Townsville is it? Something the FTDK has posted before, and I saw while up there. Lovely machine with gravel rash on its belly!

[Capt Wally]

hey what's with all these mooneys" ugly things they are:E kidding ok.
The other day ATC asked a pilot what's the A/C type ( he was @ FL150, he said Ovation doing 230 kts (across the ground)!!!! NOWAY that's insane for a piston job! speed is not evrything, looks is though:E
Damn I wish I could post some pix here, never works for me:{


CW:)

[Lasiorhinus]

I'll bet the owner was embarrassed - someone's painted out the registration on the underside of his wings, which he evidently didn't notice during the preflight! :E

Ovation has the right idea with paint though - colour the bottom of the plane to match the dirt, and you'll look a whole lot cleaner!:D

[Miraz]

Any guesses for what and where?

The second photo is just a clue for location...

http://www.miraz.com/misc/IMG_5078.JPG
http://www.miraz.com/misc/IMG_5152.JPG

[rat patrol]

Just spent an hour or so going through this thread very enjoyable.
This one should be easy.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/ratspatrol/100_5459.jpg
heers
Rat

[chimbu warrior]

Miraz, the first shot is a Spartan Executive, and if it is the one I am thinking of, it lives at Pine Mountain Lake in California. Beautiful machine, and the R-985 adds a special sound to it!

[RadioSaigon]

I may be wrong Miraz, but that sure looks like TB-863, the Mk.XVI Spitfire ex-NZWF on the left (lower aircraft) of the formation, which would place your images somewhat closer to Temora, I reckon! Not sure of the 1st image, but she sure looks like a gorgeous machine!

In fact, I think you might find this is her, as shot in NZWF c1990

http://www.dh82.com/images/TB863-web.jpg

NB: image is severely reduced in both size & quality!

[Ovation]

Capt Wally


hey what's with all these mooneys" ugly things they are kidding ok.
The other day ATC asked a pilot what's the A/C type ( he was @ FL150, he said Ovation doing 230 kts (across the ground)!!!!

If it was on 14/09 it might have been Ovation 1307 NM non-stop from Geraldton to Parafield at FL150., with an average GS of 215 KTS. TT 6:04 sipping 12.4 USGPH.

Otherwise, it might have been this one - it has been active in the last week or so:

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff123/OvationGX2/DSC01151.jpg

It's a 2008 Mooney Acclaim and has the turbo-normalised IO-550. It will cruise at 235 KTS at FL250 with a fuel burn of about 20 USGPH.

[Miraz]

A couple more shots from the day...

http://lh6.ggpht.com/steve.carroll64/SNQZk7KKQYI/AAAAAAAAAgE/zXN-wOTil3U/s912/IMG_5155.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/steve.carroll64/SNQZz7kirEI/AAAAAAAAAgs/GMyJ-bL2wME/s912/IMG_5164.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/steve.carroll64/SNQGVexBYOI/AAAAAAAAAak/ccnPAodtjKw/s1024/IMG_5077.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/steve.carroll64/SNQGlAURXKI/AAAAAAAAAbU/r_V1WiPJWgs/s1024/IMG_5086.JPG

[Jamair]

RAT PATROL - looks suspiciously like Forrest SA.

[AussieNick]

ovation, that's Mooney's demonstrator aircraft is it not?

[Ovation]

AussieNick

It was. It's now JSD based near Albury.

Since then another M20TN (Acclaim) JEU has been delivered to QLD.

[Ultralights]

http://pamuva1.smugmug.com/photos/377402964_UrH2u-L.jpg

http://pamuva1.smugmug.com/photos/377399731_ZMY6o-L.jpg

http://pamuva1.smugmug.com/photos/377402732_4mwaZ-L.jpg

http://pamuva1.smugmug.com/photos/377401919_vhUrg-L.jpg

http://pamuva1.smugmug.com/photos/377400022_abqiK-L.jpg

[Jabawocky]

Top pics Ultralights:ok:

The old piper has not moved much hey!

So how does the cooling work on the chopper?

Tell more of the story if you can!

J

[Ultralights]

Hoxton park mascot cherokee, rumour has it, it has been recently sold for a price just a bit over 4 figures!!!

as for the Angel..

http://pamuva1.smugmug.com/photos/377400654_eUjJK-L.jpg

http://pamuva1.smugmug.com/photos/377402382_qchsv-L.jpg

as you can see it still uses the original jabiru cooling ducts, just glassed over the fwd intakes, and a porsche cooling fan now forces air over the heads via custom manufactured ducts into the top of the original ducting.
im not sure if you can see on the second photo, a bracket has been machined and attached to the front of the engine to take the drive shaft loading off the main bearings.
Apparently there are 3 of these helicopters in OZ, and this one was originally powered by a Rotax 582, though it proved difficult to keep temps under control resulting in reliability issues, though now with the Jab 2200 it has plenty of power, and reliability is as can be expected from a Jabiru.

oh, and they are Kit built! and the workmanship in this aircraft is astounding!

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Hmmm, its been 25 yrs since I last landed here!

Dr :8

http://www.fototime.com/EB5116F28F05147/standard.jpg

[VH-XXX]

It's been 6 months since I landed here :)


http://users.netconnect.com.au/~njah1/runway.jpg

[Lasiorhinus]

That doesnt look like Kowanyama :}

[VH-XXX]

Name the location and vehicle type.

(Locals you are exempt because this is an easy one for you, however you are welcome to guess the vehicle type)

http://users.netconnect.com.au/~njah1\ef1.jpg

[Jabawocky]

And it was not bitumen back then either!

Glad to see the council let Volvo trucks use it for brake testing and they have torn the surface up in a number of places.:=

I bet they don't get a bill for it either. Will now need repairs or it will degrade the strip quickly with some wet weather and some use, particularly by the army or any heavier machines.

J

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Nah Lasio, Kow'yama was last week!

Took that one yesterday.

Dr :8

PS: Were you the "G'day Doc" on the area frequency yesterday?

[Capt Wally]

ok I won't say where that gate is 'VH XXX' shall let someone else guess it but lets just say I know it's a damn pain in the backside & the dumbest thing I've ever seen !:bored: And the place where this 'thing' is at is fast becoming something other than an airport!



CW

[Lasiorhinus]

Ah, thats OK then.

I doubt it was me on Area - unless Melbourne Centre were relaying :)

[Jabawocky]

XXX
Looks like a 200 series Landcruiser to me, mine has that funny bonnet too!

FTDK
I think that may(actually I know) have been someone enroute BNE-MKY-BNE:E

J:}

[Lasiorhinus]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1185/1039967375_397403e06c_o.jpg

[Jabawocky]

Lasio

That could have been any aerodrome in SEQ on Saturday, thickest fog I have seen in QLD in a very long time!

J:ok:

[Desert Flower]

That could have been any aerodrome in SEQ on Saturday, thickest fog I have seen in QLD in a very long time!

Lol, looks like my aerodrome today except it was dust not fog!

DF.

[Flying Meat Cleaver]

Lasi, I reckon its Broome, mid morning sometime looking at at least 3 aircraft operated by King Leo's.

FMC.

[Ovation]

Voted the "BEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2008"

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff123/OvationGX2/PIC_0581.jpg

[Dogimed]

VH-XXX

Is that the home of the mighty Bombers .... Essendon?

Dog

[Chimbu chuckles]

Ultralights must be prescient posting a picture of a Pa28-140 - Today I flew one for the first time in about 26 years...was it scary? Yup. Straight out of the Boeing DXB-LHR and 4 hours later clambering into my mates latest aeroplane. He recently sold his C180:{ and bought a share in this Pa28.:confused:

http://www.fototime.com/{F7E65F8C-C921-4936-9392-013F008F0139}/picture.JPG

Time didn't allow for a 'spitfire' run along the White Cliffs at Dover so we headed west to Compton Abbas, an 800m strip atop a ridge at about 800' elevation. Interestingly in the valley right next to the strip is one of the homes of 'The Material Girl' who never stops complaining about aircraft noise. Col refused to point out the house:E

This is looking along 08..and yes it is up hill - but into wind today. The angle doesn't show it well but with two up I had to make a slight left turn airborne and fly between two trees. The Pa28-140 aint what you'd call a startling performer:suspect:

http://www.fototime.com/{496F1F68-0FC9-4B22-ADAA-EFF5F8BED1D5}/picture.JPG

To show a little of what GA us like in the UK the little club has a licensed restaurant and none of the people there today were pilots...merely people out and about and stopping in for good freshly cooked food. Roast dinner with all the trimmings, wine, beer etc.

http://www.fototime.com/{BAC9946F-FB7A-46E8-9380-5BD32597E551}/picture.JPG

And you can fly in direct from/to the continent.

http://www.fototime.com/{1F654B35-1D69-437B-8C7E-0BFBD5107D73}/picture.JPG

And they have RFF.

http://www.fototime.com/{05219B08-A1E3-40A2-BB76-4107095FF6D7}/picture.JPG

The bird on the phone also works the unicom and gives runway in use and QFE...circuits are flown at 800' QFE in the UK but enroute you fly QNH (the difference between the two today was 30mb). She also takings the bookings for scenic flights/flying lessons etc.

http://www.fototime.com/{79D881D4-CC10-47F4-BEF6-B6FA772A02E2}/picture.JPG

This was parked at White Waltham where the PA28 lives...just for us Bonanza nuts:ok: Note the security fencing, or lack thereof, in the background - and this in a country that actually has been attacked by terrorists numerous times.

http://www.fototime.com/{EDB7B485-1318-45AB-BD03-7798F037D796}/picture.JPG

[Jabawocky]

We really do suffer from a lack of GA encouragement don't we!:{ That Bo could even make Forkie turn straight!:E

OK some not so GA hot off the press

http://file040b.bebo.com/6/large/2008/09/22/22/4525920200a8955157879l.jpg

http://file040b.bebo.com/6/large/2008/09/22/22/4525920200a8955157831l.jpg

http://file040b.bebo.com/6/large/2008/09/22/22/4525920200a8955157782l.jpg

J:ok:

[VH-XXX]

Yes, that's Essendon, or the recently named "Essendon Fields."

A place where you can fly in and walk 100 metres and go shopping at Coles or Nando's and a few others.

[rat patrol]

Jamair.
sorry mate not forrest and it is WA;)
Cheers
Rat

[rat patrol]

were was this taken? the aircraft was brand new at the time
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/ratspatrol/img088.jpg
Cheers
Rat

PS the last one was border Village on the SA/WA border

[greybeard]

Perth Airport, 1960s, or may be very late 50s, C-310 of Bell Bros, VH BB??

If is so, near where Flight Centre is now, old DCA Flight Service , Met and AWA buildings in Background

?????

Cheers

:confused:

[rat patrol]

Greybeard.
Mate 1/2 rite yes Bell bro's 310 on the ramp at the Alice enroute the perth on it's ferry flight 1962, Building in back ground is the old RFDS Base at Alice Springs .
My Dad was the ATC there at the time.
Cheers
Rat

[rat patrol]

Here is another old one were is it?
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/ratspatrol/img073.jpg
Cheers
Rat

[Peter Fanelli]

Tennant Creek

[OpsNormal]

Not much gets past you Peter! Wow, that is an old shot of Tennant... Not much remains of that old runway up adjacent to the entrance to the airport.

When was it taken rats?

[rat patrol]

Ops normal
Mate dad took that shot from atop DME hill in 1962 he was ATC there before we went to the Alice
Cheers
Rat

[ksa5223]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa178/ksa5223/P6230065.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa178/ksa5223/P6260137.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa178/ksa5223/P6230066-1.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa178/ksa5223/P6240085.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa178/ksa5223/P6280191.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa178/ksa5223/P6240093.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa178/ksa5223/P6260152.jpg

[Bob Murphie]

Back seat driver. The rudder pedals are a giveaway.

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr13/scud_2008/T28inflightinstruments.jpg

[chimbu warrior]

Bob, that is a T-28. Not only the rudder pedals are a giveaway, but the ASI (max 340 KIAS).

Great machine!

[Bob Murphie]

You know the aeroplane but do you know the faces. Thats T28D on the left, Mrs Murphies little boy on the right but who is the Dude in the centre.

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr13/scud_2008/tonybobjim.jpg

[tinpis]

Did it backfire on the dude on the left while he was propping it?
Silly old buggers look like yer should be home in front of the fire
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/tinpis/anim_cryingwithlaughter.gif

[Bob Murphie]

You want fire?

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr13/scud_2008/Trojan_em3.jpg

[sms777]

Lightning Ridge
Passing Foster?
Near Coffs?
????
Coonabarabran
Ballina
Along Newcastle
...and the aircraft is a PA-28?

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Got some bad news for ya Bob!

Ya right wheel is hanging down.

Dr :8

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr13/scud_2008/T28inflightinstruments.jpg

PS: Geez, look at that! Its got a little yellow warning light that comes on when ya flying too low!

[sms777]

You are pretty sharp Doc!

Looks to me his right engine just let him down :E:E

[povopilot]

75 inches of mp - is that ever likely to be seen or is it one of those gauges that has a scale that goes way over what is realistically possible? Like the VSI on a 152 going over 500 fpm!

[iamafish]

G'day. Here's my go at ksa5223's pics.

1. Takeoff from RW11 at Hervey Bay
2. ???
3. Either Takeoff from RW11 or Late Downwind RW29 at Hervey Bay... can't quite tell which.
4. Not sure... somewhere around Gladstone?
5. Not sure
6. Finals RW15 at Rockhampton
7. En-route between Bundaberg and Hervey Bay. Burrum Heads should be out the right-hand side window, from memory

[T28D]

Max Take Off power 52.5 inches MAP, and back cockpit R/H Dolls eye sometimes sticks.

Yellow light Low Fuel 200 lbs remaining

[ksa5223]

1. Hervey bay RW11 landing

2. Lake Awoonga is a dam located 30km (19 miles) from Gladstone, in Central Queensland, Australia. It is approximately 30 minutes drive from Gladstone, via Benaraby!

3.Takeoff Hervey Bay rw11, departing for Rocky.

4. Port Alma, VFR Reporting Pt 4 Rocky

5. Williamtown LOE @ 1000' View of Dungog From the North

6. Rockhampton APP R15 on return from Longreach

7. Correct - Between Bundaberg and Hervey Bay. Burrum Heads to the right.

Yes its a warrior. :ok:

[knox]

No secrets on model and location, just a nice pic i found on the net.

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8256/206touchdownfc2.th.jpg (http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=206touchdownfc2.jpg)





Knox

[BSD]

Anyone know this place?http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/ndegemoja/Baron58.jpg



Me in my dim and distant past.....

BSD.

[Chimbu chuckles]

Did they manage to get a pick of you coming or just going?

Bit high aren't ya:ok:

[slamer.]

Knox...is that a Qantas C206..?

[knox]

"slamer. Knox...is that a Qantas C206..?"

Lol... not quite... unless Qantas have changed their colours from red to orange and change their logo from roo to bird.

Knox.

[BSD]

Chimbu,

Going mate. As for height, yes. I was pulling up though to miss the power lines beyond the strip!

BSD.

[AussieNick]

guess where?

easy
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb24/Aye-You/DSCF0366.jpg

not so easy
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb24/Aye-You/DSCF0363.jpg

should be able to get it
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb24/Aye-You/DSCF0425.jpg

[ABX]

AussieNick,

1. ALBURY
2.
3.

[Desert Flower]

AussieNick, would the bottom one be Hawker (S.A.) by any chance? ;-)

DF.

[Jabawocky]

....... and what would you know about that place ABX? :E

J:ok:

[ABX]

AussieNick,

1. ALBURY
2. FALLS CREEK
3.
... and what would you know about that place ABX?
Just a hunch Jaba. How's things? Is your new plane ready?

[AussieNick]

ABX yep 1st is Albury, second isn't falls creek

DF yep last one is hawker.

[ABX]

AusieNick, I know from the colour of the sky when you were here.

ABX yep 1st is Albury, second isn't falls creek

Not Falls? Dang!
Hotham? Buffalo? Bogong? Mt. Beauty? Threadbo? It has to be one of them!:}

Cheers.

[AussieNick]

:E

Hotham it is.

[YBMK Tower]

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/virgil97/resteanau206.jpg

[compressor stall]

Lovely pic YBMK...

However you have me confused.

It looks a bit like tassie which is out of character with your user name.
DRH according to the CASA register is a PA28
The registration markings on the side, if it is Australian, appear to be in contravention of CASR45.025(1) and CASR 45.045.
That suggests it's not from Oz???

:confused::confused:

[compressor stall]

Curiosity got the better of me and I found another pic of the same aircraft on or about the same day in the same spot. The rego does have a ZK prefix (and hyphen!) in front of it on that side... and the DRH is in a different spot!

Looking closer the DRH reflection seems too sharp - it's not wavy like the other reflections. Photoshop perhaps?

[BSD]

Beauty!

BSD.

[Capt Fathom]

Another photo here (http://www.wingsandwater.co.nz/reservations.html)

Looks like the ZK- has been removed at some stage!

So much for conspiracy (photoshop) theories !

[blackburn]

From NZ AC 47-1

Subpart C — Aircraft Marking
47.101 Requirement for aircraft marking The New Zealand nationality mark is ZK. The allocated registration mark consists of a set of three letters specific to that aircraft.
All aircraft operated outside New Zealand are required to display both the nationality and the allocated registration mark. All aircraft with a MCTOW greater than 5700 kg are required to display both the nationality and allocated registration mark even if they are operated solely within New Zealand.
Smaller aircraft typically have less surface area on which to display full marks, therefore when operated within New Zealand some aircraft are not required to display the nationality mark. These aircraft types are identified in 47.101(b). Unless otherwise stated, these aircraft are still required to display the allocated three-letter registration mark.

[notmyC150v2]

Flew home to Brisbane in this today. One question though, why did they make an aircraft promoting breast cancer awareness look like a big penis? When we hit a tiny bit of turbulence I looked out the window expecting to see giant fingers hard at work...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u6/notmyc150v2/14102008_001.jpg

[notmyC150v2]

My favourite photo from the Amberley Airshow.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u6/notmyc150v2/04102008_002.jpg

I would also like to thank all the private pilots who brought their machines to the show. My son and I loved visiting each one and the owners were all very friendly and willing to answer all sorts of stupid questions.

And to the owners of the Jabiru 430 who had a good laugh at my expense when I was trying to get into the pilots seat at the same time as the FA18s did their simulated ground attack which made me jump 4 feet in the air with one leg in the plane and one foot on the ground whilst trying to get my hat off ... well I guess it must have looked hilarious (my kids still laugh themselves to sleep).

p.s. I have decided that Jabs just aren't designed for gents who are 6 foot tall weighing in at 135kg. I guess I will just have to save up for the new Nomad for the carrying capacity.

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

why did they make an aircraft promoting breast cancer awareness look like a big penis?

A big dog's penis - to be more specific!

Dr :8

[RadioSaigon]

The photo of C-206 DRH is indeed ZK-DRH on the Wings & Water (formerly Waterwings) floatplane base on the foreshore of Lake Te Anau, Te Anau NZ. She's a former mount of mine -on wheels & floats. Good to see the old girl looking so good!

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

She's a former mount of mine

Couldn't get the sheep to stand still, huh?

[ju7ez]

http://www.pprune.org/d-g-general-aviation-questions/238969-more-photos-194.html#post4401586

No one got it!

[Mick.B]

Some shots from Amberley 08.
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/mickbawden72/4568434.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/mickbawden72/4568405.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/mickbawden72/4568422.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/mickbawden72/4568178.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/mickbawden72/4568254.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/mickbawden72/4568235.jpg


http://www.jetspotter.com/phpBB2/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif

[Mick.B]

Double post

[Dave Incognito]

Nice photos!

[Dogimed]

notmyC150v2

One question though, why did they make an aircraft promoting breast cancer awareness look like a big penis?

Perhaps you should see a doctor if its that pink.:uhoh::confused::uhoh::eek:

[notmyC150v2]

Dogimed

Perhaps you should see a doctor if its that pink.

I just assumed it was angry :}:}:}

[Trojan1981]

Mick B
Nice photos! Gonna miss the F-111s. Did you get any of the Herc airdrop by any chance? Not very photogenic I know but I would be interested to see it if you did.:ok:

[Mick.B]

Here you go Troj.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/mickbawden72/4568249.jpg

[Nello]

Hey Mike.B...those are very nice shots indeed. :ok:
Do you mind me asking what camera and glass did you use?

[Trojan1981]

Beautiful shot! With your permission, can I post a copy of the photo on the squadron members private webpage? With full credit to you of course. I would have PMed but wasn't able.
Cheers

[Mick.B]

No prob Troj. Check your PMs

[Trojan1981]

Cheers Mick B, I would rather PM you the address but It says you can't recieve PMs.

[Brian Abraham]

Mick B, not ex 9RAR by any chance?

[Mick.B]

Nar Brian, just a tradie. :)

[Mick.B]

Do you mind me asking what camera and glass did you use?

Hey Nello. Thanks for your comments. I use a Nikon D80 with a 300mm Lens. Nothing special, just point and shoot and let the camera do the work. Im no pro. Just lucky sometimes.

[ekoja]

I would also like to compliment you on the photos, well done, and especially if its point and shoot.
Ive pinched the FA18 with all its bit hanging out, for my desktop.:ok:

[Gnadenburg]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/coronatower/VALRHONA.jpg

Valrhona chocolate from the Hermitage in France. Makes great chocolate chip ice cream.

[Jabawocky]

I see your speed is low..... is that the icecream turbulence penetration speed?:E

J:ok:

[GoDsGiFtToAvIaTiOn]

is that the icecream turbulence penetration speed?

Too much American Pie for you Jaba!

GG :ok:

[Gnadenburg]

I was in overtime. :}

[Jabawocky]

Which Bus ya driven Gnad?

Good pics!:ok:

[VH-XXX]

Ok, what, where and when it end up here?

http://users.netconnect.com.au/~njah1/crash.jpg

[Mick.B]

RAAF Wirraway Serial No. A20-405 , Lake Corangamite, Victoria,crashed 17 March 1943 on a sortie out of Point Cook.

[Karunch]

Gnads' don't tell me the bast..ds have taken away the silverware as well. Plastic spoons, what is the world coming to?

Picture is of course unrecognisable to the Lc boys.

[404 Titan]

Jabawocky

It looks like an A320 to me.

Gnadenburg

Not being familiar with the baby bus, only the bigger ones, what is V α prot doing so close to Green Dot?

[Gnadenburg]

Can't I eat my ice cream in peace?? At $5AUD each I'm making money if I eat 'em up every sector! :ok:

1) A320

2) Oversight mate. I broke my spoon on the rock hard ice cream and got a silver spoon soon after.

3) Characteristic speeds subject to errors of up to 5 kts at altitude. Couple this with conservative nominal weights, Mach effect and buffeting and the errors can be significant. In a practical sense it is most problematic on approach with green dot being just above VFE on exceptional cases.

[nightmode]

Somewhere on the east coast..

Picture of a wing.:ooh:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk245/nightmode1/IMG_0392.jpg

Long shutter mode looking at the folder on the dash and the wiper :cool:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk245/nightmode1/IMG_0384.jpg

Bugger. Might miss that turn. :}
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk245/nightmode1/tomtom.jpg

[Ultralights]

http://pamuva1.smugmug.com/photos/403537647_nNNgq-L.jpg

The last one out managed to close the door!! how? got me stuffed!

http://pamuva1.smugmug.com/photos/403537878_NfPrb-L.jpg

http://pamuva1.smugmug.com/photos/403542273_SW6Xi-L.jpg

http://pamuva1.smugmug.com/photos/403542892_izcXw-L.jpg
what are my chances of getting it down from here?

[Bevan666]

Woah, dual Garmin 100's.

Eeeeexcellent.

[Ultralights]

mate, that thing is loaded! 3 Garmins actually!

[rustywings]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/ArchboldFyles/SQW6aJ5YDlI/AAAAAAAAAkc/7iG2LcWd1-I/s576/PA210059.JPG

[Jabawocky]

Ultra

3 GPS is good but only one is really much use, and I see the others were not even turned on.

The panel in that machine really needs a few bucks thrown at it!

And can you get in from there?......... I should think so!

Nice pic's :ok:

[Mr Milk]

Cause ya need 3 garmins in a navajo that looks like it's primary use is a meatbomber.....

[Peter Fanelli]

I'm surprised our FTDK hasn't jumped in with a comment yet.

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Whadda you want me to say? The only navigation device worth having in that heap of sh*t is the one sitting on the dash!

Dr :8

[Clearedtoreenter]

Must have seemed like the avionics ultimate back in c1990(?) when those dual 100' s went in... Wonder how long has the good ole KR85 been u/s? Bet its got a current IFR MR!

[Bevan666]

I just dont get why anyone would pay for and put two VFR GPS's into the dash... I dont see why it would have ever made any sense.

:confused:

Bevan..

[VH-XXX]

VFR GPS's are often far more feature rich than the certified bit brothers. Much rather a 296/396/495 than a crappy old IFR certified TSO'ed Apollo or similar. The new features and reliability testing for the TSO'ed models happen on the non TSO'ed VFR models by people like us.

Even Elvis with all the gear on board uses a 296 for primary fire fighting ops!

[Defenestrator]

LOL....You guys are funny....LOL.

[HardCorePawn]

Labour Weekend Weather...

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r41/jyates9975/flying/20081027/NZHN_WaveCloud2-1.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r41/jyates9975/flying/20081027/NZTG_WaveCloud-1.jpg

Not much fun for the pilot (thankfully not me) trying to fly the NDB hold at NZTG... in a PA28-181 at full power and still losing 300'/minute at one end of the hold, and at idle power and gaining around 500'/minute at the other!! Made maintaining 6000' "a bit difficult". Ended up with a 1000' block altitude :ouch:

The gliders around NZTG at 12,000 seemed to enjoy it tho :\

[Mark1234]

Funny, the first thing I thought, before reading the text was "oooh, glider p0rn" :)

South island? Must get back over...

[HardCorePawn]

Funny, the first thing I thought, before reading the text was "oooh, glider p0rn"

As they say "One man's kink is another man's pain" :E

And no, not the South Island... NZTG = Tauranga... the 1st photo was looking south of Hamilton, the 2nd one was in the vicinity of Tauranga... there were another 3 or 4 like that around....

The Coromandel and Kaimai Ranges are only about 2500'... I hate to think what it would have been like coming off the Southern Alps! :eek:

[Mark1234]

True enough.. I go both ways :E

Had my first experience of wave out of Omarama - the first hour or so trying to climb in rotor; I think I spent the first half wondering how the wings didn't fall off, and the 2nd wishing they would :eek: Eerily smooth once there, and as for the view..

http://http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2986274812_40830e9445.jpg%22 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/upsidedownmark/2986274812/)http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2986274812_40830e9445.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/upsidedownmark/2986274812/)

It doesn't look it, but there's 15,000ft on the altimeter at that point.. :ok:
.. should be easy to figure *where*

[Sarcs]

Mark1234 that is an awesome photo! Not sure where, Mount Cook maybe!!?? Looks like a glacier at the bottom of the pic.....'Tasman' or......... 'Franz Joseph' (that's if it is Mount Cook).

Again top photo!!

cheers

Sarcs

[LJones]

u fly at jandakot often then? lol u can see me on the Racwa roof balcony withmy classmates :P

[Swanie]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/swan-dogg/IMG_0257.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/swan-dogg/IMG_0271.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/swan-dogg/IMG_0273.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/swan-dogg/IMG_0289.jpg

[HardCorePawn]

*BUMP* - I found this thread buried on page 6?!?!?

Some relatively easy ones:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r41/jyates9975/flying/20081109/edit/strip.jpg

I'm guessing that cross runway is going to be one of those 'no go-around' types! :suspect:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r41/jyates9975/flying/20081109/edit/island.jpg

[slackie]

Slipper Island off Tairua on the Coromandel Penninsula??

There used to be fantastic scallops in Home Bay, and the wreck of the Manaia a lttle further south...not much visible now except the shaft.

[HardCorePawn]

Personally I would have said off the coast by Pauanui... I had to double check where Tairua was! :oh:

but yep, Slipper Island it is. No guesses on the first?

[slackie]

Personally I would have said off the coast by Pauanui
Sounds like a JAFA talking!! The only thing good about Pauanui is that's where we Tairuians send our sewage!!:}

The first photo isn't showing.:confused::confused:

[slackie]

Nope....says THIS PHOTO OR VIDEO HAS BEEN MOVED OR DELETED

If you know Slipper Is and Pauanui then you should be aware of this one...
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v369/233/2/707881562/n707881562_1630966_3133.jpg
Sorry, don't have an actual photo, and all credit must go to GOOGLE MAPS!!

[HardCorePawn]

Ok, should be fixed now... stupid photobucket... :ugh:

[nike]

That would be Mr Tanner's place.

[HardCorePawn]

If you know Slipper Is and Pauanui then you should be aware of this one...

Nope... but I am now!

I haven't actually been into Pauanui yet... just a flyby on Sunday. It's on my list of places to visit, as are all the airfields on both sides of the Coromandel.

So far I have managed Thames and Waihi Beach :ok:

[VH-XXX]

New prop design for the Piper Archer.

http://users.netconnect.com.au/~njah1/prop1.jpg

http://users.netconnect.com.au/~njah1/prop2.jpg

[HardCorePawn]

The new super secret 'winglets' for props eh? :suspect: