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Baindong Airstrip - PNG
Was talking this morning very early with another ex PNG pilot who is now 777 Capt at EK. Baindong Airstrip was a place that having an engine failure departing out of or arriving into was just going to be an absolute nightmare, everything vertical and nothing remotely level to go for. Raised in PNG, and having flown there for 16 years, teaches you a tremendous amount in respect for the difficulties in terrain, weather, people and operational requirements and you learnt never to make any remarks or speculation until the whole incident was investigated, and possibly you were able to hear the details from the actual pilot. PNG taught all of us a huge amount of experience, and each day you fly somewhere else, in Boeings, Airbus or whatever and wherever in the world, you always look back in awe and gratitude of having had the opportunity to work in such a remarkable environment and make some of the best friends in the world. Richard is one of the most generous, intellectual, unassuming experienced PNG pilot, who always stuck by his group of pilots and friends. If ever a person was going to be is a "Spot" you would want to have Richard in the left seat. Hang in there Richard, our thoughts are with you and your family, have a speedy recovery !
Also before I forget, many thanks to David Inau, excellent PNG pilot, ex Defense, and all those others involved for being able to respond so quickly in the evacuation and the whole situation.
Also before I forget, many thanks to David Inau, excellent PNG pilot, ex Defense, and all those others involved for being able to respond so quickly in the evacuation and the whole situation.
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You're all missing the point and you can't see that because of your emotional involvement! Start acting like professional, pragmatic captains, which you are supposed to be!
amos2, so what age does one give up flying then 21, 35?
Show us the facts on age related accidents you moron or **** off and leave the posting to those that know the pilot and have flown and survived in PNG.
ps don't worry about sending a nasty pm.
Show us the facts on age related accidents you moron or **** off and leave the posting to those that know the pilot and have flown and survived in PNG.
ps don't worry about sending a nasty pm.
amos2, you'll never be half the man that Richard L. is.
Get a life and play with your train set somewhere else.
It is dispicable to think that you or anyone else could attempt to denegrate a fine chap who has only done good for all.
Richard, keep fighting, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Get a life and play with your train set somewhere else.
It is dispicable to think that you or anyone else could attempt to denegrate a fine chap who has only done good for all.
Richard, keep fighting, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
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Baindong Airstrip was a place that having an engine failure departing out of or arriving into was just going to be an absolute nightmare, everything vertical and nothing remotely level to go for. Raised in PNG, and having flown there for 16 years, teaches you a tremendous amount in respect for the difficulties in terrain, weather, people and operational requirements
If you didn't land on the strip you didn't land in one piece anywhere.
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Where are the moderators?
We are here, and watching! You folks seem to be handling the terminally embittered Amos2/Obie (who is one and the same) pretty well yourselves, and in the manner he deserves 
Keep up the good work
TID
Keep up the good work
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Couldn't agree more Tids! I left his post as I knew the troops would sort him out!
I'm told Richard had a seven hour operation on his back yesterday and the doctors are pleased with his progress.
Yes you are right Animal. Richard is one tough little bastard, like his father Mick. Whilst I generally agree with Kela's post, not sure I agree with: "...unassuming experienced PNG pilot..." I would think Richard is better known for speaking his mind, than being "unassuming"!
I left his post as I knew the troops would sort him out! I'm told Richard had a seven hour operation on his back yesterday and the doctors are pleased with his progress.
Yes you are right Animal. Richard is one tough little bastard, like his father Mick. Whilst I generally agree with Kela's post, not sure I agree with: "...unassuming experienced PNG pilot..." I would think Richard is better known for speaking his mind, than being "unassuming"!
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As a slight diversion that photo of Tapini brought back a few night mares. About 45 years ago a Caribou decided to demo a short field landing. Unfortunately it landed short of the runway & stopped in about 10 feet! It was even more fun trying to get it out!
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Good point Tipsy (Post # 19). It does get to be somewhat tedious.
Perhaps amos can tell us all exactly what 68 is too old for.
Amos??? Where are you Amos? You must be one of the few radicals who hasn't deserted for Pirep after being told to pull your head in.
Perhaps amos can tell us all exactly what 68 is too old for.
Amos??? Where are you Amos? You must be one of the few radicals who hasn't deserted for Pirep after being told to pull your head in.
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Has Amos ever been to New Guinea and has he flown in that country. Being born and partly growing up there in the highlands, although only flying as SLC, I know what the place can be like. Being caught with an engine failure in a place where emergency landing areas are as common as palm trees in northern Europe, I bet Richard did the best he could in the situation, resulting out of his `oldŽage and his experience of flying in a country of extremes.
Although I just know Richard by name, I wish him a fast and complete recovery.
Storch
Although I just know Richard by name, I wish him a fast and complete recovery.
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You would love to know that the famous John Regan is approved in LHS of APNG Dash-8 at the age of 77 years , that's right , 77 years !!!.
Eat your heart out , you miserable little man .
You would love to know that the famous John Regan is approved in LHS of APNG Dash-8 at the age of 77 years , that's right , 77 years !!!.
Eat your heart out , you miserable little man .
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Wot can I say!...It's embarrassing the way the fish are biting!...
and the mods...well, the biggest biters of the lot!
But, If you had half a brain, all of you would realise that age is a factor in aviation safety, and why you try to deny that is beyond me, unless it's for personal gain!...Right?...you all wanna fly until you die?
Hey, get a life!! Do your 40 yrs in aviation successfully, from 20 to 60 like me, move on when it's time, and leave it to the younger guys who don't wanna be suffocated by the the "old farts".
But, then again, you're The New Breed, aren't you?
And it's all about you, isn't it?
Let's see if the mods have the balls to leave this post in situ!
and the mods...well, the biggest biters of the lot!
But, If you had half a brain, all of you would realise that age is a factor in aviation safety, and why you try to deny that is beyond me, unless it's for personal gain!...Right?...you all wanna fly until you die?
Hey, get a life!! Do your 40 yrs in aviation successfully, from 20 to 60 like me, move on when it's time, and leave it to the younger guys who don't wanna be suffocated by the the "old farts".
But, then again, you're The New Breed, aren't you?
And it's all about you, isn't it?
Let's see if the mods have the balls to leave this post in situ!