nanchang darwin
 

anyone know who operates the nanchang/ yak at emkaytee? are they still there?
thanks

190 views and no reply? ...anyone?

is it PJH you are thinking of?

Here's a reply.
 

It used to be owned by The Kite (prune handle) and another fellow but I know The Kite has since sold his share and is building a kit helicopter in Caloundra to try and kill himself in. It may still be up there or it may not be.

No idea of the rego or owner. Saw it a few months back doing what looked alot like aerobatic jollies for tourist/ corporate team building types. Didn't get the chance to ask. Was thinking (if it's available) a few laps in the 'chang on the weekend would be a good way to "de-charter". DIY or not...

the last time I saw it it was hangered out at Emkaytee. the guys in the workshop there would probably be able to point you in the right direction

The last time I saw it, it was a pile of ash on the Batchelor strip after an EFATO.
Haven't heard if it's been replaced yet. Would like to know.

There is still one in the corner of the hanger at MKT I saw it about 3 weeks ago

I did hear a single round engine beating around darwhine last week. Have no idea what, but it wasnt a Harvard

Tin,

I would have thought you would have recognised the sound of a sopwith camel from your youth?

You sure tinny?

There is a Harvard operating out of the Warbirds Hangar.

One of Coodakid 3's teachers flies the Yak. Its apparently available for joy flights but I don't have any details.

Hey Troppo give Tinny a break. He's prolly not much older than me.
As for the Nanchang, delightfull aeroplane to fly.Only needs another 100 hp :)

The Yak - 52 VH-MKT is alive and well
 

Hi All,

The Yak - 52, VH-MKT is currently full of fuel and at the rear of the 'Aviation Toy-Box' (hangar) at MKT south of Darwhine...it flew just two weeks ago but sadly most of the syndicate are too busy flying other things .... AAh the 'dry' is here methinks and time for some aeros.

PhilR:ok:

Thunk I saw and heard a Harvard this arvo?
Whos issit ?

A Harvard ?? Or a Trojan
 

The Trojan belongs to one NB of LAME fame...it flew last night just before last light. Even landed at MKT a few weeks back.

p:D