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no clutch starts or run ups etc......its a regular thing, and even though my camera makes it look idle, they were both running no probs.....no APU problems either.
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Both in Mt Isa. The first one is just outside the AA building (old ****** hangar), with the QWest Hangar in view. Looks like VH-LSB in the foreground, VH-WGF's tail, and that Cherokee that seems to have been sitting there for quite some time.
The second one is either VH-LSB, or VH-EZN. Can't quite see the colours properly.
morno
The second one is either VH-LSB, or VH-EZN. Can't quite see the colours properly.
morno
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Prospector found this photo of BGN
This image looks like it was taken from a newspaper. It wasn't, it's merely a very small,grainy, washed out neg. It was owned by Vanair Ltd of Hastings. It crashed following an engine failure in April 1955 in the Putorino area, after only five months service.
Heres one that will make yer eyes water
We both probably knew the lovely fella that perished in her when it was a turbo Fletcher (the first)
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A Fletcher in the blue and grey livery of Roberston Air Service at Christchurch in 1955.
This aircraft was converted to have a Garrett TPE331 turboprop engine of some 530 hp installed in 1967, making it a FU-24-1160 (which actually gave it a new c/n of 2001).
It was written off in an accident in 1968
http://www.edcoatescollection.com/ac2/NZBA/NZCivBA.html
Wait!...theres more!
Old WAC ZK-BBV pranged in a hedge at Ohaupo after running out of gas.The pilot a shearer bloke, went on to Rural I think it was and died in a C180 topdressing.
This image looks like it was taken from a newspaper. It wasn't, it's merely a very small,grainy, washed out neg. It was owned by Vanair Ltd of Hastings. It crashed following an engine failure in April 1955 in the Putorino area, after only five months service.
Heres one that will make yer eyes water
We both probably knew the lovely fella that perished in her when it was a turbo Fletcher (the first)
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A Fletcher in the blue and grey livery of Roberston Air Service at Christchurch in 1955.
This aircraft was converted to have a Garrett TPE331 turboprop engine of some 530 hp installed in 1967, making it a FU-24-1160 (which actually gave it a new c/n of 2001).
It was written off in an accident in 1968
http://www.edcoatescollection.com/ac2/NZBA/NZCivBA.html
Wait!...theres more!
Old WAC ZK-BBV pranged in a hedge at Ohaupo after running out of gas.The pilot a shearer bloke, went on to Rural I think it was and died in a C180 topdressing.
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The second one is either VH-LSB, or VH-EZN. Can't quite see the colours properly
Nice pics HC, very nice.
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Tinpis,
Yes I certainly remember Bob Scott, was a bit envious of him getting that machine with all those horses, was never explained to everyones satisfaction what actually caused that prang.
The DH82 BBV, had many happy hours aerobatting that machine, and simulated topdressing runs among the cumulus clouds, very forgiving they were if you stuffed up, plus gave a bit of I/F time!!
Yes I certainly remember Bob Scott, was a bit envious of him getting that machine with all those horses, was never explained to everyones satisfaction what actually caused that prang.
The DH82 BBV, had many happy hours aerobatting that machine, and simulated topdressing runs among the cumulus clouds, very forgiving they were if you stuffed up, plus gave a bit of I/F time!!
Silly Old Git
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Con Clarkin used to give it a few wring outs as well
.....**** long time ago isnt it ?
Do you remember the shearer ? always had flash cars?
Also the collection of broken Fletchers stuck behind the hangar near the pile of empty beer bottles from the Love Shack ?
Con Clarkin used to give it a few wring outs as well
.....**** long time ago isnt it ?Do you remember the shearer ? always had flash cars?
Also the collection of broken Fletchers stuck behind the hangar near the pile of empty beer bottles from the Love Shack ?
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The Love Shack, nearly blew it away after a night at the Aero Club, came home after a few two many, put a can of peas in the oven, just have a rest for few minutes till they heat up, woke up to a god awful bang, mashed peas and oven trays all over the deckhead, walls, and you would remember Ian Forbes, he was camped in the shack too, never ever settled who put the can in the oven without punching a couple of holes in it first.
Cannot recall the shearer fellow, But Con Clarkin certainly remember, were you involved when he came into the Ohaupo pub dressed as a Catholic priest collecting for some charity? was going well until someone recognised him.
Cannot recall the shearer fellow, But Con Clarkin certainly remember, were you involved when he came into the Ohaupo pub dressed as a Catholic priest collecting for some charity? was going well until someone recognised him.
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Both at Moorabbin. The Alpha is a NZ build, came over last week with NZ rego. Is first of 3 at Royal Vic Aero Club. RV10 was at Moorabbin from Yarrawonga Aircraft Maintenance facility.
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Last time I saw that Alpha it was registered ZKZXY, and departed NZHN for Norfolk/Lord Howe...I was working in the tower when he departed...watched him on SKYLINE all the way up the west coast past AA, & he finally faded from radar cover approaching 90 Mile Beach. He had a few hours to go b4 he could stretch the legs on dry ground again!!
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You are absolutely spot on! 6'ish hours was the longest leg, with ferry tank fitted. Mind you though, 160hp at 120 knots @ $200k for 2 seats is not my kind of flying! If I was into Aero's... maybe.