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Old 5th Jul 2017, 23:06
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Just auditing some old memories. Anyone still around to remember the morning Dennis stormed about Goroka looking for a Qantas cadet -"I'll kill him". Said cadet had pulled thru the prop on a 296 in spite of standing instructions not to. A dud magneto switch combined with all the levers being forward from unloading pax from right front seat produced instant full power. Cadet dodged the prop and the 206 raced across the tarmac without hitting anything, The bump when it ran out of tarmac pitched the nose up, also jarred the mags to off.

My memory is that the 206 had enough speed to be just airborne when it hit a tree about 20yds further on. No wonder Dennis was upset.
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Old 17th Sep 2017, 03:33
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2dogs, Muddy, Skippy and Ede, Phuket early '80's


Phuket,Thailand circa 1982.

RIP Mudguard, it was interesting knowing you They should have scattered you at Davis Monthan. May there be planti balus wherever you now rest.

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Old 17th Sep 2017, 04:19
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Those of you who knew Paul Howard will be pleased to hear that his aviation collection has been donated to the Queensland Air Museum.
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Old 17th Sep 2017, 04:52
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Good to hear Fris. I think Muddie's collection would have had a rather large PNG content?
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I'm trying to find the words to Larry Danielson's Kunai Grass of Home. Can anyone help?
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I seem to recall Larry getting a mention in PPRuNe around the time he passed away in 2013, maybe in this thread? Someone had words of some of his songs?

Did you try our site or thread search function?
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Old 5th Oct 2017, 08:28
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Larry Danielson ... LP

Travelin' music / Larry Danielson and Billy Aisi. - 64NLNZ
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It's kind of sad that it's only the old timers that keep this thread alive despite Gen Y having go pros, internet and the like. They have kind of missed the history and heritage of aviating in PNG.
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They have kind of missed the history and heritage of aviating in PNG.
They also have missed out on the fun and games we experienced. That is their real loss.

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Hey 2 dogs, I know you, Skip and Mudguard but don't recall the guy in the middle from my Talair days so wondering who he is?
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Originally Posted by Checklist Charlie
They also have missed out on the fun and games we experienced. That is their real loss.

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Yeah I dunno...last time I checked Post PNG is still open
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Old 5th Oct 2017, 11:13
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Originally Posted by troppo
It's kind of sad that it's only the old timers that keep this thread alive despite Gen Y having go pros, internet and the like. They have kind of missed the history and heritage of aviating in PNG.


I suppose it is because the old war stories of the older Pilots and the like are not really that interesting to the younger generation.
They are probably making there own experiences, history and heritage.So they too can avail their successors, no doubt getting a similar reaction.
Just a thought.
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Hugh - Martin Ede, there is a name from the past!! What is the photo Olderairhead is referring to with Skippy and Muddy?

Ret Sabala I think you came later and missed the real great developmental days of PNG aviation from the 1950s to the 1980s? It appears the decline started rather rapidly around the time of Talair's demise.
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I believe Bob Offner has cancer and there is nothing further than can be done for him. He is resting at home. Those that knew Bob in PNG may wish to contact him.
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Taily its post 4220 by 2 dogs
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The photo is no longer there. Think 2 dogs took it off.
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Photo still there at Post # 4220, back one page.
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Thanks Hugh and tailwheel. Think I'm going senile. 😁
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I reckon Jim Bloom should get recognition by way of the honours system for the life time he has dedicated to the people of Morobe and Gulf. Whilst missionary aviating isn't my cup of tea (I'm one of the other M's that PNG attracts) 25 years later I still remember *southern drawl* 'Sierra Echo Quebec taxi...'
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