The Home of Photos in Dunnunda! Mk I

[Trojan1981]

Just because...

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/2008_0219Clydesdales0064.jpg


Where?

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/2008_0126Flying0059.jpg

One more...

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/Picture028.jpg

[tinpis]

Pinky photo taken circa '64/6
John MacDonald ( no relation to Jack) let NOBODY near that aeroplane
It didn't even have a jump seat.

NZ2417 124-48260 45-11507 3Sqn (Jun 10, 1952- Aug 11, 1955) ZK-CCG, N921 sold GSB tender 5926, to R. Fechney / J MacDonald. Restored to airworthiness Nov 1964 (incorporates mainplane from NZ2409), to J Schauffhausen 1974 (N921 painted 'Cripes a Mighty 3rd'), to G.Stocker 1975, to K Weekes 1983

[Super Cecil]

Trojan, that Warnervale?

[Trojan1981]

Trojan, that Warnervale?

Bloody hell, That was quick!

[Chimbu chuckles]

I thought you guys might like to see the progress on my Bo - I didn't spend the last 8 weeks on leave in Oz JUST flying Tiger Moths, Chipmunk, the FTDKer, the Retard Vehicle and the AT28D - although I did manage 26 hrs in the above collection of wonderful aircraft. Lots of formation and aerobatics:ok:

The vertical stab is almost finished. New skins we made are awaiting some aerials before being fitted.

http://www.fototime.com/{A0D06B08-EF86-4DF5-9A29-4FC46F5E6DA5}/origpict/Vertical%20stab.jpg

I cleaned all the tar sound deadening crap off the inside of the cabin side skins.

http://www.fototime.com/{33478EB2-89DA-4501-97B9-FE3ACF9F60CD}/origpict/EZU%20port%20cabin%20skin%202.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/{CE5E4556-5066-421E-97A3-BDA6C9575FA8}/origpict/EZU%20STBD%20cabin%20skin.jpg

I made a new aft port side skin for the fuse.

http://www.fototime.com/{6B36DFE2-1B16-4629-9215-8968DA1E7AB3}/origpict/Fabricating%20a%20new%20Port%20side%20skin.jpg

Stripped the undercarriage down to component bits and paint stripped/bead blasted/etch them - well the nose and left main anyway.

http://www.fototime.com/{2CF315D7-B6E8-493C-82D7-1CB719D0CFAF}/origpict/EZU%20nose%20gear%20being%20stripped.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/{A8BB2390-422E-4556-ACC2-C0EF229DA55E}/origpict/taxi%20light%20mount%20bead%20blasted.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/{F2C70EB1-8A90-4D6B-80FC-68D2A812A10C}/origpict/EZU%20nose%20gear%20etched.jpg

Riveted the new side skin in place. And I stress I RIVETED - yes I am very chuffed that I can now rivet well:ok:

http://www.fototime.com/{7F99A488-FD54-4B37-B6E7-8B00E6F999D7}/origpict/Port%20side%20skin.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/{B3F58168-613F-4FF6-A305-7C711E74D4EA}/origpict/Port%20side%20skin%20aft.jpg

Then I drilled off the bottom skin and pulled out the longerons and cleaned them all up. I'll make a new skin for the bottom too.

http://www.fototime.com/{10DB9383-0205-414E-B90A-E0D2E4B02953}/origpict/Bottom%20skin%20removed.jpg

Edit: I see my 'mates' have been busy with the Mods - Grandpa Aerotart - well :ok:

I became a Grandfather on the 4th January

http://www.fototime.com/{51C608A7-E45A-4C5D-9B17-749AE598F1D9}/origpict/Jacob%2C%20Chelsea%20and%20%27Poppy%27.jpg

Welcome to the world young Jacob - when you're just a bit older we are going to have LOTS of fun together winding your Mum up:E and maybe a little flying too.

_1rIoioFBHQ

[aldee]

Hows about posting some pics of the "rotten russian" you're flying over Warnervale?

[frigatebird]

Good work Chuckles. I let the local experts remove the tail corrosion in my Cessna during its strip and repaint, while I was earning a bob overseas to pay for it. Put the money into the local economy anyway.
Always coveted a Bo., tho., V-tail with tip tanks.., P or later..

[tinpis]

Awww.. what a little bewdy.....he has your hair Chuck....

[Chimbu chuckles]

I am ashamed to say I got no pictures of the Trojan - I was just a tad busy - pictures, and video, were taken but have not arrived in my inbox yet.

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

I am ashamed to say I got no pictures of the Trojan - I was just a tad busy

You mean THIS Trojan?

http://www.fototime.com/0F68EF2DC81FCF5/standard.jpg

Dr :8

[Chimbu chuckles]

Yes actually - an indication of how focused I was is the fact MY camera was in my pocket and it never even crossed my mind to hand it to Jaba - who left HIS (much betterer) camera at home.:ugh:

[VH-XXX]

You might think that this is an anonymous forum, but only as far as your username is concerned. Don't be fooled into thinking that you can hide behind your PC and say anything you like and get away with it.

[Chimbu chuckles]

PB my real identity has been no great secret on this forum for a decade - I have no need for secrecy because I NEVER post stuff that would require it. My Fleet Captain calls me 'Chimbu'. Chimbu chuckles was my nick name in PNG - If I wanted anonymity I would have chosen a different user name.

[OZBUSDRIVER]

Top job on the Bo, CC....I can see you rebuilding a warbird with these new found skills:ok:

Congrats on the new addition to the family:ok:

[Trojan1981]

Hows about posting some pics of the "rotten russian" you're flying over Warnervale?

I wish I was flying it, alas I wasn't allowed much time flying on the way up from Camden. I got to fly a Tiger Moth back though. Happy days:ok:

One of the owners was flying most of the way and I was in the back. Love that radial growl....

Fogged in before departure

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/2008_0126Flying0046.jpg

On the ground at Warnervale

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/2008_0126Flying0061.jpg

The other side back at Camden

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/2008_0126Flying0070.jpg

...flying the Tiger back

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/trojan1981/2008_0126Flying0066.jpg

[Pinky the pilot]

Congrats also from me Chuck on the addition to the family.:ok:

Strewth!! Now I know I'm getting old! Last time I saw the new Mum she was still in a bassinet!:eek:
Oh, and you had more hair then too!!:E:D

[Stationair8]

Have notified the relevant state authorities, don't want another kid growing up with an avaition addiction.

First words no doubt will be Bonanza!

[Desert Flower]

Welcome to the world young Jacob - when you're just a bit older we are going to have LOTS of fun together winding your Mum up and maybe a little flying too.


Welcome to the mad world of aviation little Jacob - if you're lucky grandpa might finish restoring the Bo before you start school! ;)

DF

[Jabawocky]

DF............ high school ? :E

[Chimbu chuckles]

Rude fckers:p

[By George]

Congratulations, nice looking family.

[Desert Flower]

DF............ high school ?

I almost did say that Jaba, but I was trying to be polite! ;)

DF

[frigatebird]

One for chuckles..

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/SI/scan0001-2.jpg

and some basic ones..

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/ultralights/scan0001.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/ultralights/scan0002.jpg

and another fun one..

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Mangalore/scan0002-1.jpg

[frigatebird]

another striking paintscheme..work of art..

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Aero%20Club/LeopardIMG_0021.jpg

[j3pipercub]

That's a purdy one.

[PA39]

Chimbu, I have never met you mate, but i enjoy your posts. Congratulations on your little Grandson...........a little "Bonza". :ok:

[Chimbu chuckles]

Thanks :ok:

[peuce]

Hey Trojan,

That Russian thingy must be built for 4WD ... with that sort of ground clearance;)

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Now this DOES look interesting! :E

http://www.fototime.com/3EB50962E062C4A/standard.jpg

Dr :8

[Bevan666]

Is that photo for real? I have never heard of a V tailed long bodied Bo (a la '36). Recall no mention in Larry Ball's books either.

Interesting!

Bevan..

[Peter Fanelli]

Well it would have been interesting except somebody stuck that bloody mutant bonanza in the way!

[obrka670]

Ken Windsor is my grandfather and he is still alive and living in Auckland. :)

[frigatebird]

I'D like one of those Doc, ..with tip tanks please..

(would be better overwater, in event of a ditching easier to get out of with a raft, V tail low on touchdown less drag more survivable - low wing for floatation while evacuating ( Max stepped off the Baron wing onto the helicopter without getting his cowboy boots wet) - extra tankage for them long Pacific miles, easier to load a bike with the double doors for airport to town use - and with the frigatebird forked tail it suits my dress sense)

my, i do ramble sometimes - can't have alzheimer's yet

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Well it would have been interesting except somebody stuck that bloody mutant bonanza in the way!


A36 fuselage
V-tail
Baron wings

Apparently!

Dr :8

[frigatebird]

Recycled parts bin aircraft. Wonder how it flew? (my Dad used to keep a scrapheap out the back, all his life. "Never know just when you may need something to work with..")

[Jamair]

Jezuz Chuck, she's just finished freaking high school.....congrats, you are now OFFICIALLY an OLD B@STARD!:D

Happy new year bloke.:ok:

[Arnold E]

Optimal Jet, Aviation Videos. panoramic pictures, aircraft parts (http://www.optimaljet.com/OptimalJetHTML/mulchatnaHigh.htm)

Check this out, its fairly long, but for those who like old 185's its interesting.

Fixed.

MA

[PyroTek]

Where am I? Easy one (I think)
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6230/tripseptember09128.jpg

[Super Cecil]

Would it be a bit greener now?

[185skywagon]

Pyro,
Betoota Racetrack with Browns Creek just behind it.

185.

[slackie]

Last week....
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs195.snc3/20243_278663991562_707881562_4446065_3759775_n.jpg
Where?

[ZKSTF]

I will have a stab at NZOH?

[ozaggie]

Short final. sorry, probably been done before.
Woo Hoo, never started a new page before!!!!

[PyroTek]

Where are these two?
1.
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/2614/tripseptember09235.jpg

2.
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/451/tripseptember09249.jpg

3. What and where? Who's even? I photoshopped out the rego for a bit of fun.
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/8637/tripseptember09056.jpg

4. Last one (for now):
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/1458/tripseptember09059.jpg
:ok:Pyro

[slackie]

Yip OH it was...and yip short final RWY27.
A glorious day, but very sad...delivering a friend of NC's on the afternoon following the Red Checkers CT crash.
From the same flight...
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs195.snc3/20243_278663951562_707881562_4446059_6517008_n.jpg
Departure out of NZMA...what's going on here??

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs175.snc3/20243_278663966562_707881562_4446062_236336_n.jpg
Mt Ruapehu (obviously!)

[Capt Fathom]

Pyro....

1. Charters Towers
2. Looks suspiciously like the coast just south of Townsville!

[PyroTek]

Capt, correct! Now where is 3 and 4? :}

edit: and What is 3?

:ok:Pyro

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

What is 3?

A heap of ****e? :E

Dr :8

[chimbu warrior]

A Cessna 175, fitted with a 180hp Lycoming.

[Capt Fathom]

Cessna 150.

[Frank Arouet]

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr13/scud_2008/P1000227.jpg

[triton140]

Caproni A21J?

[NZFlyingKiwi]

slackie
Departure out of NZMA...what's going on here??

Walsh Memorial flying school. :) Are you doing ATC there?

[Frank Arouet]

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr13/scud_2008/P1000224.jpg

[Frank Arouet]

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

[Timber]

T-28?
Engine readings seem to match an R-1820.

[Frank Arouet]

Yep, the rudder pedals are a giveaway with North American stamped on them. It's a real buzz to pole this for 2 hours from the back seat.

The Caproni is at Tocumwal. belongs to Chris Corrigan and somebody else.

Pic #3 earlier on seems to be an early C172. (before the 172A), I flew one VH MUG way back when it was $10 per tacho hour wet private hire.

There was however a 175 (had a small bump on the cowl for 0-300 gearbox) fitted with an O-360 at Hay somewhere. From memory Pip Borman had something to do with it.

[Exaviator]

Hey Frank,

How do you get your pictures uploaded at that size. The photo site that I am storing the photos on saves them as thumbnails and when I copy the URL to upload to this post they still display at the same smaller size.

A little help if you can!

Cheers Exaviator :hmm:

[PyroTek]

Frank Arouet, chimbu was right, it is a Cessna 175. :ok:

[Frank Arouet]

Exaviator;


Read http://www.pprune.org/dg-p-general-aviation-questions/358738-image-posting-pprune.html

I use Photobucket.

The short answer is I don't really know what I'm doing.

I did note however I resized mine to medium- from memory to fit with the PPRune specs of 640 x 480 pixels, but when I right clicked on the image they came out larger. Don't know how this happened but they must be on the PPRune limit.

[Hempy]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k144/h3mpy/RYO/2166273c.jpg

easy one

[Aerozepplin]

Walsh Memorial flying school. http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/smile.gif Are you doing ATC there?

It seems quite a few people feel the need to not read their suppliment or NOTAMs and fly into the Matamata CTR. Some big mean microlight roars out of the sun scaring all the budding aviators. Or something.

I'd say you'd be required to have extremely good posture before you'd be allowed to fly that 175.

[slackie]

...and Yes I am ATCing there (my last as CC)...and Yes, yet again we have "pilots" surprised to be confronted with a (temporary) CTR, control tower, and circuit chocka block full of ab initio students despite the NOTAM, AIP Sup, and the fact that the Walsh has been at Matamata for the bulk of the last 40+ years in the first couple of weeks of January:ugh::ugh::ugh:

[aldee]

What
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii77/43south/2day009.jpg
Where
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii77/43south/2day014.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii77/43south/2day025.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii77/43south/2day008.jpg

[Chimbu chuckles]

Back seat of a Harvard (Ardmore?)

Frank the back seat of a T28 is certainly fun - except doing circuits at YRED when you can only see D Bay out one side and suburbia out the other:ok:

Front seat is much more betterer:ok:

Gotta love an aeroplane that indicates 200kts at such a low power setting - 30in/2000rpm - and is lighter/more responsive on the controls than a Chipmunk:ok:

[aldee]

Back seat is correct, only one in NZ with that instrument setup though, further south as well
You're right about the T28, flown one in the hunter valley a few years back, unreal!

[frigatebird]

Don't you just love those cageable wartime A.H.'s!? That one has some pretty orange markings! (when mine came out because it needed an overhaul and it was cheaper and more modern looking to put a pictorial one in, it left a hole in the panel and coaming I still haven't properly filled.)
One thing I notice about ultralights, they all seem to have a Vertical Speed dial. Wonder how much it gets looked at. Me, I would prefer to have a small A.H. either pump, venturi or electric, together with the T.& B. or Turn Co-ordinator of the other persuasion for backup, if I had limited panel space anyday.

[aldee]

It tends to spend most of its life caged these days as most of the flying isn't S&L
Gotta love the Russian AH's ,no need to cage those babies

[Exaviator]

The original panel in this aircraft was updated for a last generation aviator to feel at home and enjoy his flying whilst in retirement - spot the aircraft type.:ok:

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae22/Exaviator/Aviation/MooneyPanel2.jpg?t=1263937085

[Bevan666]

Looks to me like circiuts at Wigram in Christchurch.

Didnt it close recently?


Bevan..

[NZFlyingKiwi]

Exaviator - Mooney M20C. You forgot to block out the rego. :p

[Aerozepplin]

Looks like ZK-XSA (7660) with the SAAF instruments in the back. Fantastic looking plane!

[aldee]

Yep, that'd be her. We were invited to do a fly over for the battle of Britain commemoration, stirred up the juices for some old souls,
probably the last private aircraft to fly the old Wigram airspace.
Saw an excavator in there last week so its only a matter of time before the houses start to appear, shameful lack of insight on someones part:sad:

[Exaviator]

Sharp eyes Kiwi - here's the rest of it :ok:

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae22/Exaviator/MooneyExternal.jpg?t=1263964792

[Jabawocky]

Beautiful old girl there! :D

Now who let all you k1w1's in here anyway? :}

What else ya got in your kit bag there Slackie?

[empacher48]

The what is easy... But how about the where?

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_94pDZUj1EgU/S1bGCHXynWI/AAAAAAAAACQ/4qlCUIDQ0BM/s400/PA230042.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_94pDZUj1EgU/S1bGFFjxcPI/AAAAAAAAACY/ii9ljgKrF8Y/s400/IMG_2496.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_94pDZUj1EgU/S1bH4rMgdlI/AAAAAAAAACk/MM2ddALSd84/s400/IMG_2512.JPG

[haughtney1]

And in direct contrast to the tropical summer scene....

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/haughtney/3208.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/haughtney/3203.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/haughtney/3204.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/haughtney/3206.jpg

And then there are the compensations.......

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/haughtney/3207.jpg

Mr Chimbu Chuckles is disqualified from this particular event..as he knows the answer!
A clue to the location is that this place is a space shuttle alternate (or used to be) it was also the 1 scheduled destination of a certain supersonic transport aircraft

:ok:

[frigatebird]

Empacher
Top one makes me think Nuku'alofa (Fua'amotu terminal on the tail, and old hangers over the eastern old side of the runway past the nose)
-one of mine from nearly 20 years ago-
http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Fiji/scan0030.jpg

Middle one could be Nausori (with a remodeled blue fascia board above the terminal since my time, and the old Air Pacific hanger to the south)
http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Fiji/scan0012.jpg

Bottom one makes me think French for some reason, could even be Labasa with a new terminal, but really no idea..

-for more photos go to-
Fiji pictures by bird__photo - Photobucket (http://s784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Fiji/)

[VH-XXX]

Based on the chocolate bar I guess somewhere in France or British Columbia....

[haughtney1]

Sorry XXX, nope.....not even close :ok:

[Dixons Cider]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/haughtney/3207.jpg

No idea where you are old chap, but perish the thought of trying to balance that lot on ones knees!

[empacher48]

Frigatebird you are correct for the first two.

The last one is about 600Nm or so North of Fiji... There isn't much there at all, but the currency is in Australian Dollars.. Just as a wee hint..

[frigatebird]

Well, if its Funafuti in Tuvalu, then it's changed a bit since I was last there in '98 in a Saab 2000. New buildings, rising sea levels (less land area) etc.

Fiji Air used to take that Heron out to Rotuma, (not 600 miles) then, but that was still part of Fiji.

[Nuthinondaclock]

http://geekent.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/borat.jpg

Almaty, Kazakstan.

Astana logos and TU's in background helped.

I hope that meal was on an inbound. My Grandfather told me never to order fish when you're nowhere near the coast.:yuk::yuk::yuk::yuk:

[slackie]

My kit bag (unfortunately) is still a little empty aircraft-wise...so I'm flying everyone elses:ok:
Like...
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs175.snc3/20243_288755971562_707881562_4498992_5777495_n.jpg
....although this is Rhys flying it here...and this is what occurs following your first solo (thankfully I did mine MANY moons ago)...
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs195.snc3/20243_286914446562_707881562_4491210_2577999_n.jpg
Interestingly this is the grand-daughter of a very distinguished AirNZ captain that was a "casualty" of the post Erebus AirNZ fiasco....

And here are a few of the other "interesting" aircraft available on the line....
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs195.snc3/20243_284051516562_707881562_4475624_5134643_n.jpg
The yellow one is particularly popular on a hot summer's afternoon! Thanks JackH!!:ok::ok:

[Exaviator]

"Well, if its Funafuti in Tuvalu, then it's changed a bit since I was last there in '98 in a Saab 2000. New buildings, rising sea levels (less land area) etc."

If you think it was different in 98 try back in the late 60s when I made my last trip in a HS-748 :ok:

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae22/Exaviator/th_Funafuti3.jpg

[empacher48]

Yeah Funafuti has changed a lot - there is a nice 4 story building beside the international terminal (from the pic), which is their government house.. I know where I want to be during a Tsunami!

[frigatebird]

The amalgamated Hervey Bay and Maryborough, Fraser Coast Council may have an agenda to close this ex RAAF aerodrome for subdivision if they can..
http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Aero%20Club/scan0004-1.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Aero%20Club/scan0006.jpg

try the link for a bit of history of the Club,
The Aero Club website is Maryborough Aero Club Maryborough Queensland (http://www.maryboroughaeroclub.com)

(the Corsairs used to use the black spot at the intersection for Carrier landing practice)

[Jabawocky]

Interesting, somebody mentioned this very photograph to me on Tuesday at YHBA. I wonder who that was :ok:.

Maryborough is not quite like that now, and the council need a lesson in lost assets!

[haughtney1]

Well done Nothinondaclock....a special fish supper for you:8:E

[Nuthinondaclock]

Thanks, I decided we could all do without the green man-kini photo.

[descol]

You blokes ' Dunnunda' are having fun with photos.
I see Funafuti there recently.
Prompted me to add these from my days living / working down there.
Maybe exaviator was the Driver of the 748 ?
See Funafuti sealed and unsealed.
Regards from a winter Dublin.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/descol/ffsealedrunway.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/descol/FFGRASS83.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/descol/FAHERON.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/descol/AMI748.jpg


http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/descol/AIRSTRIPGAMES2.jpg

[Atlas Shrugged]

For some reason which has always eluded me, I have always liked the look of the 748.....best not to question it. They just look good.

[skywagondriver]

Descol...when was it sealed? Seem to recall going through there in the mid '70s it was still unsealed.

[like most of the airfields in use today around the Pacific it was built by the US and 7th AAF B-24 were based there. Japanese even raided it once and destroyed several B-24s]

[descol]

SWD
g'day

I think the Funafuti strip was sealed around 1993 - possibly using European funds. I remember thinking it was an opportunity lost that they did not construct drainage culverts and catchments in order to provide much needed water supply on the atoll. Also lost was the 'grass' playing fiels for soccer and vollyball.
See the Funafuti ladies plaing ball below.
rgds

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/descol/AIRSTRIPGAMES2.jpg

[empacher48]

They still play football around the airport - in fact everything is taken down and shifted as we're about to arrive, and probably put back up as soon as the wheels have left the runway! I also have seen Tennis rackets and netball hoops lying around the edge of the runway - so I guess the seal is used for other sports now. :ok:

[milkybarkid]

An easy one, if you are old enough.
What, where, when?
http://s849.photobucket.com/albums/ab52/milkybarkid_02/question.jpg

[Frank Arouet]

DHC 1 Chipmunk- Royal Vic Aero Club. EH Holden dates it around 1964. Where?

[djpil]

RVAC ops building just to the right of the photo.

[flying-spike]

http://http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad208/flying-spike/aircraft%20piccies/19012010001-1.jpghttp://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad208/flying-spike/aircraft%20piccies/19012010.jpg

[ab33t]

That would be a great project

[Bullethead]

G'day Spike,

One too many http thingies in yer second piccy URL



http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad208/flying-spike/aircraft%20piccies/19012010001-1.jpg


Regards,
BH.

[flying-spike]

Bullethead

Thanks for fixing that. I'm new to the image posting thingy!

[frigatebird]

Proof (because I carried a camera) that I have been Blessed (sometimes !!?) - ONCE-) during my flying career. Exclusive shots (because the only other ones allowed were Papparrazzi travelling with him) that the hometown paper used for a centrespread. (They gave me a new roll of film)
http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Popes%20visit%20to%20Solomon%20Islands%209%20May%2084/scan0009.jpg

more shots (!!??)
Popes visit to Solomon Islands 9 May 84 pictures by bird__photo - Photobucket (http://s784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Popes%20visit%20to%20Solomon%20Islands%209%20May%2084/)

[my oleo is extended]

I think it is in Bruce Byrons garage ??

[cosmo21]

Chartair hangar Alice Springs, she looks very sad.

[bushy]

I think that's the one that made a number of very long flights around central Australia and eventually ran out of fuel about 200 metres short of the Alice Springs runway. It got bent a bit. (the airport fence I think) and the american owner decided to leave it here, but not before he got the cutters into the wiring and removed lots of instruments and radios. It would be interesting to know where it is now. Good to see it got fixed.

[flying-spike]

In the Chartair hanger (previously Connair). It would be a good project to finish off. I wonder if the owner is open to offers and if so, what would be acceptable?

[dghob]

Frigatebird - your shot of the popemobile reminds me of the time in the early 80's when whoever was pope then visited Canberra. I was pulled up by the plod at an intersection with the road to Canberra airport as the papal entourage was on its way to the airport. They drove past fairly fast but when the popemobile (the fully enclosed version) went by he was leaning back taking a drag on a smoke. As a tyke I used it as an argument to keep smoking myself.
dghob

[jaysky]

Driving down Vulcan st., toward my favourite part of town...

[broken link]

....a fortuitous amount of security put in since last I was here *sigh* Won't be getting in here!

[broken link]

Pass round the side, catch a glimpse of what they've been up to round here...

[broken link]

Made it.

[broken link]

Time to meet the bird...

[broken link]

...and then, a fancy-schmancy warbird.

[broken link]

Time to get out there!

[broken link]

Flying up the coast for a looksee...

[broken link]

...The 'Bay is a picture.

[broken link]

And beyond...

[broken link]

:ok:

[jaysky]

Bwah, they'd taken POO by the time I got the camera!


Was told she's a 182 conversion! Looked smart when I saw her...

[SGT Schulz]

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/virgil97/24122009227.jpg

[rioncentu]

SGT Schulz. I KNOW NUSSING:p

But I know that is a damn good photo. Post any more if you have them !

What a surprise to read all about SLS in Aus Flying then next day see it floating .........

So was that taken BEFORE they decided to tow it at and sink it again?

[Horatio Leafblower]

SLS = Surf Life Saving?

Can't see much surf around there, musta pranged it in the wrong spot :confused:

[Chimbu chuckles]

Finally some pics of the AT28D:ok:

Taxiing out
http://www.fototime.com/{C2928AC4-96ED-46EF-B5B0-C18C2EFD2A6A}/origpict/P1100279.JPG

48/2700
http://www.fototime.com/{4FC3E707-36BB-40CE-AE2A-C5DDACE53200}/origpict/m_P1100301.JPG

Wheels off
http://www.fototime.com/{46D18DC7-BBE9-4DEC-AA9D-AEF0ABCBF3F7}/origpict/P1100303.JPG

And away
http://www.fototime.com/{D7D414A2-01BA-424A-A528-8D2A24C7B79C}/origpict/P1100305.JPG

The Ground is here somewhere
http://www.fototime.com/{D9530168-8DA7-476C-81A3-26D8C3073FF5}/origpict/P1100346.JPG

Mighty machine:ok:

[BEACH KING]

WCC??? Well oil beef hooked!!
Last time I saw her, she had a wheel up the front (proper) end, and was lovingly owned by a notorious Ppruner from out this way!
That old 182 was nicknamed "Bourbon Charlie Charlie" as the owner had a huge appetite for Bourbon rather than Whiskey (still has actually).
Great to see WCC looking great re-birthed. If aircraft could talk, she would have some good yarns to tell.
I'm sure the Ppruner concerned will be along directly to comment.

[185skywagon]

I used to own WCC when it was a 182. will post some photos tomorrow.

Very heavily modified beast now.

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Here's my wanderings for 2009!

http://www.fototime.com/43E65C357FFDCBD/standard.jpg


Yeah, yeah, I know! Nobody gives a rats where I have been!

However, I figure that it might stimulate 185skywagon to trump me with his whereabouts in 2009 and that is likely to be interesting.

Dr :8

[Chimbu chuckles]

WCC looks so good you have to ask why Cessna ever built nosedraggers?

[Nil defects]

So Forktailed,

I see you depart Townsville tracking about 225 degrees then turn left and right 90 degrees.

Is that because you were lost??

[185skywagon]

Doc,
as you accurately predicted:
71970 nm for 2009.
http://www.skywagon.info/webshots/proontrack2009.jpg
A few of WCC when I sold her.
Beachy is correct, she was referred to as Bourbon Charles Charles.
She taught me lots. Love the straight tails.
She was allegedly Bush Pilots first all metal lighty. I think the original rego was BPG or S. The went to Winton Air Charter (hence the WCC rego).
Then she was in Charleville with Bob Goss Westinair about 1962-4.
Bill McMonagle once told me he used to fly it and that it cost 20 quid in Avgas to fly to the coast from Charleville.
http://www.skywagon.info/webshots/WCCside.JPG
http://www.skywagon.info/webshots/WCC%20panel.JPG
http://www.skywagon.info/webshots/WCC%20sale.JPG

What I replaced her with around 2001. Ex Summer Instsitute of Linguistics Guess where.
http://www.skywagon.info/webshots/SIAweb.jpg

And just before SIA headed off to NZ in 2005.
http://www.skywagon.info/webshots/siaweb.JPG

Cheers,
185.

[alphawhiskeytango]

Innamincka

[185skywagon]

AWT,
Affirmative. Inna town strip.

185.

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Doc,
as you accurately predicted:
71970 nm for 2009

Hmm, I did about half that - 32000 nm!

And I sure as hell didn't make as big a mess over 3 States as you did. :E

Dr :8

[tinpis]

WCC looks so good you have to ask why Cessna ever built nosedraggers?

Um...why would you convert a 182 ?
Um..why not buy a 180? :hmm:

[185skywagon]

Tin,
Buggers got WCC for a low price.:( About 50k cheaper than a 180 at the time.)
They flew it for awhile as a 182 on jump ship duties.
When the time came, they had the parts ready to go for the conversion, and they did most of it themselves.

I think it has an io-550 in it as well. Climbs like mad.
I think it only weighed about 740 kg or something like that.

It also has hydraulic under wing spoilers attache to the rear spar :eek:for descent.

185.

[Jabawocky]

185.......i sure hope the party did not cause the wobbly tracks out to the NE :eek:

J:}

[185skywagon]

Jaba,
Smoke was the cause.


Owen,
Panel is pretty good as I recall.
185.

[Arnold E]

Um...why would you convert a 182 ?I had a 150 that I converted ( when the dollar was 46c ) why do that and not get a 140?, cant answer the question
http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww84/Pin37/MYCESSNA.jpg

I have posted photos before here and the picture came out, can someone tell me why only the link came out this time? What mistake did I make?

[frigatebird]

What I do is 'copy' the photos IMG code (not the HTML code) and then 'paste' it in and it sorts itself out. But for multiple photos I have to go backwards and forwards for each photo.

Approving the new one-way strip in the old coconut plantation on Christopher Skase's leased island where he was building a resort.. Barracuda Point where the reef juts out on the top right of the photo (N.E. side) was a top dive spot, while I got lots of crays on a moonless night dive on the western side (left of photo where the resort went).

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/SI/scan0003-1.jpg

The workers

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/SI/scan0004-1.jpg

First Takeoff

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/SI/scan0005-1.jpg

Liftoff

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

Second landing - back on again. Alright with a crosswind or headwind, but heavy in an Islander with no reverse thrust like a Twotter, was trickier with a roaring tailwind..

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/SI/scan0007.jpg

It'll do - (until the resort was burnt down under Mike Gore's tenure)
Chief pilot and Brian Smith (later lost his life in the Mount Gambier Kingair crash)
Note planted grass to stabilize the sand.

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/SI/scan0008.jpg

Taking the goat track over the ridge from the resort to the strip later, (the guests went round by boat), Barracuda Point directly ahead over the umbrella at the white water.

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/SI/scan0004-2.jpg

[Arnold E]

Yeah did that, but only the link came out, must have done something else stupid:sad:

[Nose wheel first]

Any guesses on this one? Hint: It has it's own NDB approach. Green Goblin.... you're not allowed to guess!!!
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs194.snc1/6536_116458333610_738408610_2341096_3711800_n.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs194.snc1/6536_116458338610_738408610_2341097_8241660_n.jpg

[Nose wheel first]

There will be a few pruners who have spent a dry season or two flying around these falls. Name and where?

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs174.snc1/6536_116464773610_738408610_2341141_2246987_n.jpg

[Nose wheel first]

Last post for the night!!!

These were taken a couple of years ago during the build-up up north.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v135/205/111/738408610/n738408610_182978_6908.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v135/205/111/738408610/n738408610_182991_1056.jpg

[Mainframe]

Mitchell Falls ?

[AussieNick]

Nose wheel, i'll stab at it and say Twin Falls?

[Capt Fathom]

Troughton Island WA

[Nose wheel first]

Mainframe, close but you're a bit too far west... they are in the Kimberley though.

Capt Fathom, spot on!!!

[AussieNick]

woah I was way off then

[VH-XXX]

My trip today included myself and crew to participate in the San Remo Channel Challenge.

Zoomed into Phillip Island Airport, gravel 22/04 with 3 Robbo 44 choppers operating. Participated in the Channel Challenge, 500metre swim and 2km return run. Takes around 11 minutes for the elite guys.

After that headed into the relatively new National Vietnam Veterans Museum. $9 adult entry. A little different to most museums, the guy on the front desk actually drove the tank and the guy selling the food was the one driving the machine gun. They have a Canberra bomber out back being restored back to flying condition apparently, one of the engines was restored and on display ready for running.

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/mus1.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/mus2.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/mus3.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/mus4.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/mus5.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/mus6.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/mus7.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/mus8.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/mus9.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/mus10.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/mus11.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/mus12.jpg

Note: Bou not actually located at Phillip Island hence the birdcrap on the photo.

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/mus13.jpg

[PyroTek]

That bou must be pretty when the props are spinning! :D

[Jabawocky]

So which bit of Shark Fodder was you XXX ?

Sounds like a great day out! And well done!:D

[VH-XXX]

One of the 600+ that were in it and one of about 250 with a yellow cap. Luckily we has the Westpac surf rescue chopper hovering overhead to make sure we were "safe."

[Dave Incognito]

There will be a few pruners who have spent a dry season or two flying around these falls. Name and where?


King George Falls (possibly around Feb or March). One of the best parts of the Australian coastline...

[RenegadeMan]

Hi Folks


I've been enjoying looking back a few months through this thread to all the amazing photos and videos. I particularly like all the 180/185/195 photos and adventures, espcially Chimbu Chuckles, FTDK, 185Skywagon, VH-XXX, etc. Frigatebird and nose_wheel_first some of your photos of lightning and the making of the airstrip of Christopher Skase's island are just fantastic. I really appreciate the effort many have gone to in scanning old photos for us all to see. But it has to be Chimbu's videos that take the prize; mate they are just fantastic and you inspire us all with your bush pilot skills and adventures (not to mention hand restoration of a Bonanza, exciting project). Just great, thanks to everyone who upload pictures and videos!

Here is (what I hope are) a few interesting location shots. None of them are out of the way or remote (in fact, a little clue, they're all within 60 nm of Sydney)

regards

Ren

1.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Qcr3WDjVNx4/S2bdKsa1MlI/AAAAAAAAAdE/1zmuHF71VMA/s1024/IMG_0974.JPG


2.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Qcr3WDjVNx4/S2bdPIMxrSI/AAAAAAAAAdk/pF4ntAd-fQM/s1024/IMG_0998.JPG

3.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Qcr3WDjVNx4/S2bdeFy2oII/AAAAAAAAAe4/3JjpCKvNKd0/s1024/IMG_1024.JPG

4.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Qcr3WDjVNx4/S2bdtSPVbpI/AAAAAAAAAgU/Fmulmxe1lT4/s1024/IMG_1050.JPG

[redsnail]

Nose Wheel First,

I have a similar (http://www.mccannhj.flyer.co.uk/personal.htm) pic. :)

[Jabawocky]

Reddo,

Seems about 10 years since you updated your site :)

[redsnail]

Yep, really should get round to it... ;)

[slackie]

August 1965 was a GREAT month:ok::}

[redsnail]

Yep, sure was. :ok:

Here's one from last Summer.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/reddo1/Flying%20pics/IMG_1819.jpg

[redsnail]

And one from last month.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/reddo1/Flying%20pics/22347.jpg

Love this place. Visual approach from 13,000" to an elevation of 5,600". :ok:

[YBMK Tower]

LFMN by any chance?

[frigatebird]

Lysander at Strathallan Air Museum, Auchterarder '83. Got close to it while touring Scotland, visiting rellies and old family haunts, and waiting for the lad to be born in Newcastle..
http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Strathallan/scan0002.jpg

Luvly old girl

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Strathallan/scan0003.jpg

There was a Mosquito in the hanger.. -( but at least it wasn't the malarial type like back home..)

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Strathallan/scan0004.jpg

[Nose wheel first]

Dave Incognito, you got it in one. I loved flying over the King George Falls... better than the Mitchell falls IMHO.

Reddo... looks like we flew the same planes for the same mob :) Which 207 is that in your photo? I'll hazzard a guess at WOY? And that 210.... EDE or WNI? If it's either they have both had a paint job since then.

Good old Gator.... was an interesting company to work for but I sure loved my time there :)

[Fantome]

Beautiful Lizzie pics thanks FB. The Mossie is RS712—TT35—On display today at the EAA Museum. Oshkosh, on loan from Kermit Weekes. In '83 at Auchterader in Scotland she was knocked down to Kermit for 100 G pounds. Ferried over the pond, and now no other airworthy example remains anywhere since the terrible fatal prang of the one in the UK. But that may be rectified soon by a faithful replica project going on in NZ.

[redsnail]

YBMK, yep, that's LFMN. I was on a 36 hour rest there for some reason. I didn't complain. :}

Nose Wheel First, I think it was WOY. TUD's in the background. Only 210 I flew was WXC.

[jaysky]

More quality time spent in this gal than anything else to date.

[broken link]

Would love to know if she's still around... (though the reg JPL has since been put on something else I saw?)





Reposted now that server troubles are fixed :)

[j3pipercub]

Dribbbblllllleeeee...... Lysander.........

[NZFlyingKiwi]

That Lysander looks like it was in beautiful condition - is it still flying?

[rioncentu]

Jaysky

How long ago was that shot of the P210?

There are not many around anymore but that livery looks familiar.

[gassed budgie]

....and for those 210 drivers amongst us, a few pics.

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/9170/imgp6516800.jpg

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8141/imgp6518800.jpg

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/8442/imgp6520800.jpg

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8149/imgp6521800.jpg

[greenslopes]

Any Guesses for the most commonly heard phrase before an accident.........."Hey guys, watch this!".

[Jabawocky]

or........Hey Guys, hold my beer and watch this!

J:}

[Clearedtoreenter]

Lets just hope its just a demo of what Photoshop can do...

[SGT Schulz]

Back in the hay day of GA in OZ...

Yes, the Photo has been stitched!http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/virgil97/Untitled-Stitched-34trial4smudged.jpg

[jaysky]

rio - '84 (:

[Jabawocky]

Lets just hope its just a demo of what Photoshop can do...You are kidding me :)

There are many folk more than capable and qualified to do that...........Its not that spectacular really! But it looks great! :ok:

A very famous ppruner said to me....before you do something risky....stop and think about it........then do it! :ok:


Schultz! Nice gathering mate! :ok:

[Peter Fanelli]

hmmmm
Stress of weather.....no
Taking off or landing.....no

cocking about.......YES!

:=

[Jabawocky]

Practising for Stress Of Weather! :}

Up yer nose PF :E

J:ok:

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Schulz, its 33 yrs since I was last there, but ......... Brampton Is ?

Is the C210 in the background BNZ ?

Dr :8

[Peter Fanelli]

Up yer nose PF
Oh yeah?
You wanna step outside?

:ouch::ouch:

:E

[Jabawocky]

Yeah OK.. :}

So what ever happened to your location......did the host sneeze?:}

J:ok:

[Chimbu chuckles]

I think what I actually said Jaba was "never do anything stupid spontaneously-plan it".

As for the 210 pics drawing the ire of the rightous - where is your sense of adventure/fun?

[sprocket check]

Just checking on a little aside note.

What SHOULD be the performance of a 210: MTOW, TODR and climb rate. The A model. At sea level and say ISA 2000.

sc

[SGT Schulz]

:ugh: Geez Doc you've been every where man!! Brampton Island early 80's i believe.

[toolowtoofast]

Can guarantee this one's not shopped. I saw it with my own eyes. And ears....

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj274/toolowtoofast/206.jpg

[rioncentu]

Gassed Budgie

Nice 210 Shots. If the VH hadn't been photoshopped off them I'd have thought they were from the YouTube Victor 5 in Namibia.

A great watch for the 210ers if you can still find it on youtube.

[Arnold E]

Despite being an RV'r I think the C210 is the greatest aircraft ever built, for what it was designed to accomplish. If I could afford one, I'd have one:ok::ok::ok:

[jaysky]

[broken link]

Since we're on a big warm 210 kick... (;


/drool. :p


I wish I stilll knew where the photos were from when JPL was being flown over from the USA .... they were a treat, 16,000 and shining in the sun, amongst that rarified air...

[Arnold E]

Juust gotta luve 210's

[rioncentu]

Hmm me thinks we could start a 210 dedicated thread. If only I knew how to post photos.

Mine is an N model, Naturally Aspirated. Good enough for the flat land flying I do.

I concur with Arnold and think they are the best thing out.

I am however a tad biased !!

[frigatebird]

Only 10,000 more for the first million views. Will have to dig out a few more photos to hurry it on..sorry no 210 ones in my collection tho..

Not an aircraft - but an interesting shot taken in '83 of an ex-army Duck doing amphibious fishing on Southport beach, northern England.
My dad had had a couple of these after the War, that he had pulled the floatation gear off to put a flat-top tray body on..

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Aero%20Club/scan0001-3.jpg

THIS IS a photo of an aircraft.. taken not far away during the same trip , in the Manchester Air Museum

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Aero%20Club/scan0005-1.jpg

[Wanderin_dave]

I went out and purchased a cheap Chinese knock-off Forkmount (TM).

YouTube - Movie.wmv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRrwmcuSLPE)

I'm sure a few out there know where I am - I usually don't :ok:

p.s. Couldn't get the embedding to work, bugger :ugh:

[gassed budgie]

Intially I thought it was at the almond plantations up around the Lindsay Island area at the Vic and SA border. But on viewing it a second time, maybe not.


Any Guesses for the most commonly heard phrase before an accident..........


An accident? Not even close greeny!

[capson]

Extreme!!!! Landing.....:ok::eek::eek:

Youtube..YouTube - Landing at Toms - on a logging road - Original copy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSE3jNGGmh0&feature=channel)

[Flopt]

Nah Doc ,

Wrong colour scheme!:=

Flopt

[Wanderin_dave]

You were right Gassed, Jubilee almond orchard near Waikerie SA

[slackie]

One for Jaba to consider....
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0bURElN6sjs/S25wRHmIVYI/AAAAAAAAATI/HHeEUyohLl4/s720/DSC06832.jpg
Nice paint job!!

[Arnold E]

Any RV looks good, but one thing I am interested in, is what is the big attraction of MT props? it would seem to me that there are many alternatives that are more attractive:confused::confused::confused:

[VH-XXX]

Almost suited for Rotorheads, but just as at home on here considering the background.

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/kxs2.jpg

[Arnold E]

I am not really in to helo's, but that thing looks like a cross between a Hughes and an MD??

[VH-XXX]

Close enough!

The MD Helicopters MD 500 series is an American (http://www.pprune.org/wiki/United_States) family of light utility civilian and military helicopters (http://www.pprune.org/wiki/Helicopter). The MD 500 was developed from the Hughes 500, a civilian version of the US Army's OH-6A Cayuse/Loach (http://www.pprune.org/wiki/Hughes_H-6). The series currently includes the MD 500E, MD 520N, and MD 530F.


It is an AWESOME sounding machine, as there's no tail rotor, all you hear as it departs the circuit is a wicked "jet" sound of high powered air shooting out the tail boom!

[frigatebird]

Like a Harrier then. They've been around for yonks but no-one else is doing aircraft with those features -i.e. jumpjet, or no tail rotor, so what are the drawbacks then? Are they difficult to operate, no authority in certain conditions, or just too expensive to be widely available?

[Arnold E]

As I said, not really in to helo's, but I wonder, from an engineering standpoint, why all helo's arn't Notar?
The concept to me seems great.

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

One for Jaba to consider....

Slackie, does that Retard Vehicle actually start when you hit the "go" button?

If so, it's probably a bit sophisticated for Jaba! :E

Dr :8

[Arnold E]

Gotta be a story here F.T.D. Please elaborate:ok::E:E

[Jabawocky]

Only folk who have NEVER bumped or left a master on can comment, or those who just want to take the p!$$ out of Jaba :ooh:. I wondered how long it would take for an opportunity to come up.:{

Forkie was in town and wanted to get a bit more retarded, so out we go jump in, flash up all the pretty lights (during start they run off the emergency avionics bus & battery) and the master was on already...:suspect:.........hmmm thats not good! And if that was not bad enough Mrs Jaba & I had a 5ish pm departure for Dalby. So with the lack of suitable jumper leads (which are now in the hangar) we were stuffed. Came 5pm and we jumped her off the Landcruiser, screwed all the baggage bulk head back in, and arrived at Dalby 20 min before last light, but with the weather, it was virtually last light. All fired up well this morning:ok: Sorry Forkie! :sad:

Slackie.....how are ya?... I know that bloke over there, I even produced a few components under its engine cowls! Wild paint job:ok: Apparently flying round the world and via Oshkosh this year I believe!

J:ok:

[slackie]

Jaba...good mate! Apparently so...would be a wicked trip! Re: Batt problems...I'm surprised the 'Cruiser had the electrical grunt to fire up all those tv screens!!:}

Few more of my photos from the Tauranga Airshow are here: Picasa Web Albums - slackie - 2010 Tauranga... (http://picasaweb.google.com/nzslackie/2010TaurangaAirshow#)#

[VH-XXX]

I happened to call Jaba whilst he was turning the key trying to turn over the IO540 with flat battery whilst the Dr. was sniggering in the background. The despair and disappointment in his voice as he tried to justify how the master were left on was rather amusing.

[frigatebird]

The one with the Butterfly tail that first sparked an interest in machines aeronautical..
Charles Russell's G.35 :cool:

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Aero%20Club/scan0003-1.jpg

(Was endorsed by Frank Woodfall onto SDD in Sept. 68..)

[megle2]

Frank Woodfall and SDD!
Regards to Frank "up above".
Lots of SDD hours in the logbook.

[Chimbu chuckles]

Trying out my new Helmet cam in a mate's Stearman on Saturday - for some reason less than half the clip loaded into youtube - as we peel off at the end we were headed for a 'precautionary search' at a private strip:ok:

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[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Charles Russell's G.35

Charlie Russell was a great supporter of Beechcraft products. At one time he owned a Beech Model 17 Staggerwing (may have been replaced by the G35), and he later progressed from the Bonanza to a Baron. The family still operate a Baron to this day, I believe.

Dr :8

[bentleg]

An unusual Jumbo landing at Brisbane Airport
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[Peter Fanelli]

A little late on the flare.

[Jabawocky]

Arnold,

Benefit is climb rate and pretty smooth. A couple of knots slower. Better ground and stone clearance.

They make removing the lower cowl almost impossible.

Best option is the Hartzel Blended Airfoil 2 blade and for your machine that is the pick:ok:

[Jabawocky]

.......prec search :}

I guess the B767 sim sessions do not include many of them so a good call to keep your hand in. You must be commended for your dilligence. ;)

Pity they got chopped off, we could have learned a thing or two no doubt.

[Arnold E]

Got a Whirlwind 200RV prop on mine. (2 blade):ok::ok:

[SGT Schulz]

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/virgil97/BPITWOTTER1_0004-1.jpg

[an3_bolt]

..great photo.

The catering vans sure have changed - but I would guess a lick of paint and that "honey-cart" is still going strong.....

Those stairs sure were handy in the middle of no-where.

[Dixons Cider]

An unusual Jumbo landing at Brisbane Airport

Classic!!!:}:D

Bit of smoke off hes toenails there, but well done. On the centreline too.

[frigatebird]

Wing mainspar quick-release mod for the A380 to allow wing removal for trailering home from the airport..

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Cape%20Flattery%20Silica%20Sand%20facility%2086/scan0017.jpg

[Hempy]

better than the slow release method I suppose..:ooh::}

[Peter Fanelli]

That's the fix for the premature break.

[Arnold E]

Hmmm! edge distance looks a bit dodgy:E:E

[Its the Pleats]

Cool pic of the 72 tail! I see the baggage guy has no hi-vis vest, I'm surprised I could see him!

Any other info on that aeroplane? I've just never heard of an oz registered 72 with tail-art before...

[SGT Schulz]

TAA also had a DC9 with tail art as well.It was the Coral Islander. Dont have a pic of that one.

[Capt Fathom]

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/0/9/6/0190690.jpg
http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/1/7/1/0184171.jpg

[Track5milefinal]

Name the town.... Shouldn't be all that hard if your a local (SA)

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af104/unclechopper/DSC01506.jpg

[descol]

Just thinking about TAA - here in freezing Dublin :)
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/descol/taa.jpg

[Peter Fanelli]

Strathalbyn

[notmyC150v2]

Biggest damn Sandman Panel Vans I have ever seen.

[bushy]

Those rear stairs on the 727 were very useful.
We used to meet canadians who flew over to Adelaide from Melbourne for the day and we would fly them up to Mt Gunson mine, and then back to catch the flight back to Melbourne in the afternoon. I always gave them a latest departure time from Mt Gunson, but they kept leaving it later and later. One day we were very late and I called the Adelaide tower and asked them to advise the airline that I had three passemgers for them. As I taxied past the 727, the tower replied "the company says you're too late", but the Captain said "are you with me or not" so I kicked the pax out and they went up the back stairs which then retracted and the 727 taxied away.
These pax took my latest departure times a lot more seriosly after that.

[frigatebird]

The BAC 111 had those handy rear stairs too..
(disregard that old Scot and his Aussie born wife in the foreground..)

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/SI/scan0002-1.jpg

[Track5milefinal]

Strath it is:ok:

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

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[frigatebird]

Nice to see the country green again after the rain, Forkie. It was obviously somewhere that goes in for broadacre farming, contour banks, and cattle. Was at Capella myself last week (not that that is Capella strip), and if you do go there, watch out for the watertank for the cropdusters built on the end of the strip. Don't know what the Council was thinking when they allowed it to be built inside the gable markers on the southern end.

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Was at Capella myself last week

You're warm, Bird!

Dr :8

[slackie]

I drove a Capella a couple of weeks ago....does that count?

[OZBUSDRIVER]

Ahh...do you think the strip was long enough?

[rioncentu]

Dunno where you were Forkie but Big Dick M. looks like he was there doing some dusting.


Hey that Water Tank at Capella is in a REAL GREAT spot isn't it???

I couldn't belive it was there either. Got a great shot of it on rotation but can't post it here.

[Peter Fanelli]

As a result of all the global warm.......excuse me, SNOW falling in Washington DC several hangars have suffered roof collapses.

http://www.aopa.org/images/aircraft/1002dulles/slide04.jpg

http://www.adamward.com/images/inhangar.jpg

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Now that would be kinda funny - if it wasn't kinda sad!

Dr :8

[frigatebird]

Real sad, - lovely looking machines.
Why isn't snow like that falling at Vancouver for the Winter Olympics?

[Capt Fathom]

That is going to be expensive !!

[Peter Fanelli]

Why isn't snow like that falling at Vancouver for the Winter Olympics?


Coz they didn't invite Spotted Al Gore to come and talk about his scam.

[Dogimed]

Tailwheel G5? I like it.....

[PyroTek]

Vancouver olympics moved to DC. Those hangars would make for almost decent half pipes
:ok:Pyro

[tinpis]

Poetic if one them Gulfstreams belonged to Al Gore

[dwarfhunter]

Not pics, but good clips.

YouTube - Airventure 2009 (http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=nKU0uQki5Dc)

Second one has a 37 aircraft formation and V35 formation landing.

YouTube - Ten Minutes of Airventure 2009: Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=J9OG_IMI0qU#t=11)

[Peter Fanelli]

Poetic if one them Gulfstreams belonged to Al Gore


Spotted Al doesn't own an aircraft, he charters.

[frigatebird]

On the way to Santa Cruz

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/SI/scan0002-2.jpg

taking the Archbishop for the installation of a new Bishop

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Installation%20of%20Temotu%20Bishop/scan0001.jpg

where we were welcomed by a cousin from the Frigatebird Clan

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/bird__photo/Installation%20of%20Temotu%20Bishop/scan0002.jpg

[Peter Fanelli]

Drive it like you stole it

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And one to upset the tree hugging environmentally conscious namby pamby pilots of today, you know who you are! :E

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[Pontius]

I know it's not Dunnunda but, inspired by Capson's video link to the guy landing on the logging road I thought I'd go looking for the games we used to play in our toys (when we were young, slim and had hair). During a stint with the septics I spent many a happy hour or two playing on Lyman Road and, fortunately, someone posted a link on UTube to some of our antics. It was quite a lot narrower than it looks, mainly because you had to keep the outriggers on the road and, as LSSs (Landing Site Supervisors), we had to stand in the middle of the road until the last moment to make sure Chuck had the correct line-up.

Happy Days :ok:

PS: If you don't like noisy, military stuff; tough :}

YouTube - AV-8B Harrier by Harrierguy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhRd2L9ySGY&feature=fvsr)

[Hempy]

And one to upset the tree hugging environmentally conscious namby pamby pilots of today, you know who you are! :E
...starring Rock Hudson...:E

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

I stumbled across this again recently and though it worth posting for those newbies who may not have seen it before.

I spent 20 yrs wanting to see Bob Hoover do his thing in the Shrike. I got my chance at Oshkosh in 99, but unfortunately, along side some of the totally "in your face" displays such as the Gee Bee, BD5, Jimmy Franklin's jet engined Waco, and Oracle - poor old Bob was boring as bat****!

Dr :8

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[The_Pharoah]

exceptional flying....but truth be told...I couldn't NOT stare at the size of his nose. :ooh:

[P51D]

Well you'd be the first bloke I've ever heard say BH was as boring as bat****, but then again I suppose all the comparatives you drew were pouring chinese tea during their manouvers were they. Chuck Yeager thought he was pretty good but you probably think he's in the same category as BH. Mind boggling!

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

P51D, have you seen BH fly his routine in the flesh? The problem for me in the company he was keeping at Oshkosh was that it took him so long to actually do anything. Its much better on edited film. His area of operation for his routine is so big because of the radius of his loops, turns etc that you loose sight of him and could go get a cup of tea before he returns to centre stage.

I did not question his skills - just expressed a disappointment in the impact of his routine, in that company - after 20 yrs of looking forward to seeing it!

Interestingly:

"in your face" displays such as the Gee Bee, BD5, Jimmy Franklin's jet engined Waco, and Oracle

The Gee Bee is retired - smart enough to call it quits before it killed him. Don't know about the BD5. Jimmy Franklin is dead! Oracle is smashed to bits!

Maybe that says something about Bob!

Dr :8

[PyroTek]

P51D.. You can't see someone pouring tea in a shrike(while performing a 1G roll), from the ground, unfortunately.:}