I was trying to avoid being seen in a nose-dragger.....but have to admit that it is one sweet machine.

The appellation given by Chuckles does not reflect the delightful flying qualities, rather it refers to the nickname it deserves when flown by a balding PNG reject!

??

http://www.fototime.com/309E102B999D5F6/standard.jpg

Dr :8

That'd be me:ok:

But its all in fun.:}

More your speed wantok?

http://www.fototime.com/{778F571E-E5...0Loop%203.jpeg

http://www.fototime.com/{E979073F-37...unset%202.jpeg

And just for the record I think Jaba's RV-10 is a spectacular aircraft:ok:

My comments were in jest.........I am just jealous!

And the glide approach from overhead in the -10 was flawless.

Tiger is closer to my speed, although I have trouble keeping up with it at times.

BTW, the upper photo in post #6152 makes you look like der fuhrer.

Been enjoying your posts on here for about a year, particularly the ones from my area around YCAB. So now I've been let loose here's a few from my first trip with the wife from last weekend.

One of the main reasons I took up flying was for the scenery, which I think is reflected in the shots I choose to take - not least because I'm still relatively new to this stunning country and the views never fail to fascinate me.

Not too exciting but hope you enjoy...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...g?t=1259632016

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...g?t=1259631951

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...g?t=1259631886

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...g?t=1259631555

Merlin Landrover

http://www.k5054.com/images/merlin-p...longnose_1.jpg

Radial engine motor cycle:

http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/...ial_engine.jpg

Someone missing the power plant out of their Cessna 190? :}

Merlin motorbike

http://thekneeslider.com/images/merlinvtwin2.jpg

Hi Chuck....nice pics.

Can I ask the rego of the 'Chippie'??
Looks like it could be 'RS-".
I flew most of those 'RS-' machines with the RACNSW back in the early 60's when I was a sprog.

Nice to see them still going.

Just curious is all.....
Cheers....:ok::ok:

Only used it once since it was shortened. Crosswind on 17 was more than I like in the Tiger so requested 22.
Some years ago the crosswind was more than I liked on any runway so told the tower that I was returning to Casey Field - they offered me 27 which worked well in the Pitts.

Should there not be 6 pipes on the starboard side Tin- not that I'm being a pedant, or is it a Griffon Rover conversion ????.:8

Strewth, now I've dusted that century post thingo- which I'd reserved for another issue about another thing- Knock, Smack, Hammer, Thump, Bang, Bang............ Rattle.....:E:E:E

Rgds all
S28- BE

Another ****ty day in the Great South East

Launching from Caboulture with a mates 14yr old strapped in the front seat

http://www.fototime.com/{41AAF01F-E0...igpict/083.JPG

In formation over Bribie Passage

http://www.fototime.com/{AD68C2CE-B4...igpict/093.JPG

A big smile for his (VB Capt) Dad in the RHS of Jaba's RV10

http://www.fototime.com/{CBAF2D6D-11...igpict/091.JPG

Hopefully we lit a little flame today:ok:

Later in the day Jaba trying to capture some fun on my totally inadequate camera.







Arriving back for the obligatory crosswind landing at Redcliffe

Old Pilots Never Die - They Just Fly Away....
(The times they were Bold - they escaped by the Skin Of The Teeth)

Frigatebird 1

Semi-Retirement (More time on the ground than in times past)
Too Young For A Pension..

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/y...1/scan0001.jpg

The engine was overhauled about 4 years ago, second o'haul, used about 150 hours since - still less than 4,000 hours on engine and airframe. (Only a fraction of what I have - so I win there - and I started a fortnight earlier than the old Frig 1 did too - in that September, way back when..)

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/y...1/scan0002.jpg

So the next project to keep old Frig 1 young, sometime, is to declutter the wires in the cockpit, bush the GPS 95 XL given me by a guy for mentoring him on a Baron (the first time I turned it on it thought it was still in Fiji) for a panel mounted Garmin 430 with an ILS/VOR indicator where the Altimeter is now, and relocate the flight instruments to the Basic T configuration, and plastic weld the holes up on the the instrument surrounds to make it look better (anyone help with a name for a good job there?). Then perhaps (if finances allow) a H.F for the long trip.

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/y...1/scan0003.jpg

Would have liked a 200 h.p. Turbo-diesel and C./S. prop at the overhaul, but the company that will - doesn't make them yet. So I'll just potter along, - but if fortune smiles radiantly sometime - an IFR 182 with a diesel, autopilot, and long range tanks would be nice...... Frigatebird 2 !?

for something a little different!

I know this get heaps of attention, especially from spotters, so here it is finally, in glorius Video,

The OPTICA! departing YHOX for the final time on its way to its new home at YSBK.

Lovely sounding machine!, sadly i still havnt been able to talk myself into a ride yet.

Gee it climbs well..............lucky its unique! :ok:

Posted elsewhere on Pprune but thought it worth a Guernsey here. Some skilled aviating.http://www.franklinairshow.com/Video...2010%20Net.WMV

Pyro recently at YCAB :}

If only Bryan knew what happened to while he had his back turned!:E

for a machine with such great visibility the pilot seems to 1, struggle to stay on the taxi way and 2, nearly hits a marker cone...?

it seems to 'nique' up into the sky...

Nice videos Chimbu.
Did some flying in the Optica years and years ago

golden rivers
 

nice area.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...1012008225.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...1012008227.jpg

Shots of the approach to Tapini in what was then TPNG - 1970.

http://alisoncc.com/nwimages/tapini3.jpg

The strip itself.

http://alisoncc.com/nwimages/tapini.jpg

and the "Go round obstacle" at the end of the strip.

http://alisoncc.com/nwimages/tapini2.jpg

After 40 years they've probably flattened out the strip, built up the approach and moved the mountain at the end. :ok:

Alison

frigatebird

What model is it? Looks like a K?

This man is a Dr so we can't show you his face.....well not that he wanted to be seen driving a Retard Vehicle! :uhoh:

http://i1.bebo.com/050b/5/large/2009...967166776l.jpg

Nice handlebars!!:ok::}

.........and with the aid of modern zoom lenses you can make out the Birthday Boy who flogged the Dr's FTDK :}

http://i1.bebo.com/050b/0/large/2009...967209478l.jpg

............ and for the Guess the strip Question....where is this?
http://i1.bebo.com/050b/3/large/2009...967209480l.jpg


And when ever you see this line up of a/c, there will be a wealthy publican in close range........40 deg at 5pm! :eek:
http://i1.bebo.com/052b/3/large/2009...967209494l.jpg

http://i1.bebo.com/052b/9/large/2009...967209501l.jpg

And this bloke was grateful his Tecnam is not this complicated :ooh:

http://i1.bebo.com/050b/16/large/200...967209523l.jpg

Where am I??
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/5185/p1020152.jpg

and again: (handy passengers eliminate the need for a forkmount(tm) :}
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/5200/p1020153a.jpg

:ok:Pyro

Lost! :E

Dr :8

Pyro I am thinkin you fly chief dogs out of brisvagas??

Lost might be hitting the nail on the head

Chief Dog....??? Is that another name for alpha dog?

Well if you don't know what hope do we have?

Was a good weekend:ok:

What the puck is a chief dog?

A view of the Retard Vehicle that, unfortunately, many aircraft will need to get used to.

http://www.fototime.com/{B7468189-A4...ict/VH-LNL.jpg


Been invited back to fly this - cannot wait!!!

http://www.fototime.com/{829FC38F-77...ict/VH-ABH.jpg

Ahhh! - now I understand "retard vehicle" - it has tailwheel in the wrong place!:E

Tankie......... possibly so.....but think RV :ok:

Here is some more of the weekend....... turn up the volume for the 185 :ok:

pilotette
it's a 'H' - the last of the 6 cyl continentals - gloriously uncomplicated.

chuck
i'm jealous..

Pretty little thing in'it - for a Retard!

http://www.fototime.com/D904A5ED553454C/standard.jpg

Dr :8

Nice Vid Jaba, thanks for sharing. Reminds me of when I was a kid, riding my bike down to the airport at Rotto (we lived there) so I could watch the aircraft from the side of the strip.

The 185 sounds great.

I prefer to characterise it as 'Who transported the future prospects for the Dr's family name, the very fruit of his loins, to the chosen venue with the maturity and gravity such an august task demands';)

VH-LNL . . . . shades of 'Late Night Live' ?

VH-LNL.......pretty smart little aircraft mate, lots of fun. Good for you Jaba.