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BRZ can't beat the GTS interior finish. BRZ spec inbetween GT and GTS more or less. GTS is the ducks nuts IMHO 
For those who want topless it is already in the pipeline. Turbo might be also but people forget it's not all about speed with this car - it is as much about handling, which kind of brings us back to the AN2 for aviation content. I bet it is, shall we say, a little less 'perky' in its handling?!
Shame you have to half-remove the engine on the 86 to change the spark plugs - I think that job would be easier on the AN2 but then, there would be a few more to change...
For those who want topless it is already in the pipeline. Turbo might be also but people forget it's not all about speed with this car - it is as much about handling, which kind of brings us back to the AN2 for aviation content. I bet it is, shall we say, a little less 'perky' in its handling?!
Shame you have to half-remove the engine on the 86 to change the spark plugs - I think that job would be easier on the AN2 but then, there would be a few more to change...
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GTS is the ducks nuts IMHO
AN2 is not perky....quirky it is but its handling on the ground is even jaba proof! As much as that will surprise a few
And it has a good load of grass darts too! They were everywhere the other day, crazy!
Pichers VH-XXX? You want pichers?
Seen at the David Hack Day at Toowoomba on Sunday - a very original and immaculate (both inside and out) Beech C33. Not bad for a 1964 airframe!
Seen at the David Hack Day at Toowoomba on Sunday - a very original and immaculate (both inside and out) Beech C33. Not bad for a 1964 airframe!
Sorry Trojan, this was the only other aircraft that really took my fancy:
But if it's OK for Jaba to post photos of cars, there was this gem too:
There was a superb and not often seen aspect of the Temora Spitfire VIII looking down from the "Crew Lounge" mezzanine floor (above and behind - an Axis fighter pilot's dream view) but it was always obstructed by hordes of punters so I didn't bother....
But if it's OK for Jaba to post photos of cars, there was this gem too:
There was a superb and not often seen aspect of the Temora Spitfire VIII looking down from the "Crew Lounge" mezzanine floor (above and behind - an Axis fighter pilot's dream view) but it was always obstructed by hordes of punters so I didn't bother....
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Tales from Nepal
From the back seat of a Medicac helicopter at 4500m (14,700ft).
Approaching Lukla for a refuel, before proceeding to Kathmandu
A better shot of Lukla...
Approaching Lukla for a refuel, before proceeding to Kathmandu
A better shot of Lukla...
I like to say ...ill.
A bit of an issue with breathing...at 5000m
But thanks to an excellent Travel Insurance Policy and surprisingly good medical attention in Kathmandu, a full recovery.
Funny thing about the flight. You probably can't see it, but the pilot is sucking on an oxygen bottle and I'm sucking on nothing. I was, to a degree, acclimatised to 60% oxygen levels. Whereas he had flown straight up from sea level. I believe that if he had stepped out of the helicopter without his bottle, he could have lost consciousness very quickly. Goes to show how the body can adapt fairly quickly (albeit, over a 5 day period) to these things.
A bit of an issue with breathing...at 5000m
But thanks to an excellent Travel Insurance Policy and surprisingly good medical attention in Kathmandu, a full recovery.
Funny thing about the flight. You probably can't see it, but the pilot is sucking on an oxygen bottle and I'm sucking on nothing. I was, to a degree, acclimatised to 60% oxygen levels. Whereas he had flown straight up from sea level. I believe that if he had stepped out of the helicopter without his bottle, he could have lost consciousness very quickly. Goes to show how the body can adapt fairly quickly (albeit, over a 5 day period) to these things.
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peuce
Come on Man!
Accuracy, Accuracy, Accuracy!
Altitude sickness is no excuse!
PS, you need to see some of Vertical Freedom's photos in the Rotorhead Forum .... if you haven't already!
Come on Man!
Accuracy, Accuracy, Accuracy!
Altitude sickness is no excuse!
PS, you need to see some of Vertical Freedom's photos in the Rotorhead Forum .... if you haven't already!
Last one of these....
VH-RME noses in at the front of the original ADL terminal. Once again it's in the mid 1960's from a slide scan. The absolute awe and wonderment which these beautiful aircraft invoked at that time still lingers fifty years on . ....
VH-RME noses in at the front of the original ADL terminal. Once again it's in the mid 1960's from a slide scan. The absolute awe and wonderment which these beautiful aircraft invoked at that time still lingers fifty years on . ....
Thanks Capt Fathom. I just had a look at his photos....Spectacular !
I don't think he was my pilot ...too skinny!
Brought back many good and bad memories.
Nepal's a crazy pace and it certainly gets under your skin. In fact, I'm going back there trekking again this year!
Hope I don't need Vertical Freedom's services this time
And just to keep it aviation.... one from the trip into Lukla. Might have been a Dornier?
I don't think he was my pilot ...too skinny!
Brought back many good and bad memories.
Nepal's a crazy pace and it certainly gets under your skin. In fact, I'm going back there trekking again this year!
Hope I don't need Vertical Freedom's services this time
And just to keep it aviation.... one from the trip into Lukla. Might have been a Dornier?