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The good news is that the Gyrorotate thingy is ok then?
Mind you it looks like the engineering staff in Dehli have lightened the engine somewhat and shaved a bit of the fuselage, at least it will be able to get over them hills a bit easier... I hear they make some pretty good engines at the Enfield motorbike factory in India
here is a picture of how they rebuilt the aircraft from a bike using the rubber inner tubes as nice de ice boots on the leading edges and also the chrome petrol tank will be made into a badge for one of those awfully nice Russian airline captains, is it true their hats are very large so that they can carry their Vodka inside them?
The good news for Barry is that the support crew are actively waiting his arrival, they are likened to coiled springs waiting to bounce into action.
Mind you it looks like the engineering staff in Dehli have lightened the engine somewhat and shaved a bit of the fuselage, at least it will be able to get over them hills a bit easier... I hear they make some pretty good engines at the Enfield motorbike factory in India
here is a picture of how they rebuilt the aircraft from a bike using the rubber inner tubes as nice de ice boots on the leading edges and also the chrome petrol tank will be made into a badge for one of those awfully nice Russian airline captains, is it true their hats are very large so that they can carry their Vodka inside them?
The good news for Barry is that the support crew are actively waiting his arrival, they are likened to coiled springs waiting to bounce into action.
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Volrider,
Eggsellent, I can see you have the jist of the thread well and truely sussed. Only a few more to convert and we can ALL enjoy it in the way it's intended.
I'm still waiting for the earlier mentioned crash report from Thomas coupling, in reference to his post at the top of page 11. Then again, I suppose his post had the desired effect while it lasted. (Truth and a good story and all that!)
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Welcome back everyone, to the continuing voyage of the starship G.Eagle and its ongoing mission to seek out new live and new civilisations, to 'baldley' go where no man has gone before, in an autogyro. comment
Eggsellent, I can see you have the jist of the thread well and truely sussed. Only a few more to convert and we can ALL enjoy it in the way it's intended.
I'm still waiting for the earlier mentioned crash report from Thomas coupling, in reference to his post at the top of page 11. Then again, I suppose his post had the desired effect while it lasted. (Truth and a good story and all that!)
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Welcome back everyone, to the continuing voyage of the starship G.Eagle and its ongoing mission to seek out new live and new civilisations, to 'baldley' go where no man has gone before, in an autogyro. comment
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Where have all the others gone Sid? are we the only contributors to this historic piece of British History? Surely its not dinner time and they are all outplying football or something?
Anyway found a picture of me and Sid keeping the wag flaving...
I am concerned that Barry may be tempted to eat some of the local Asian food on his intrepid journey be careful Barry all is not what it seems!
I am sure Thomas Coupling will add his own delecate viewpoint sooner or later...as its getting lonely in here
Great sound Bite
Just in case Barry finds the gyrothingy completly bu**ered he can try this one out.
all tho you will find flies on this
looked up page 11 after your post Sid the bit that got me was this line from Thomas Coupling
What job does this guy do
I mean is he a hit man? is he working for the World of Disasters? I did note he arrived 8 mins after the Jetranger went in...ummmm didnt read about that one anywhere..perhaps TC you can pop back in and throw some light on this...or are you out and about healing the World?
Anyway found a picture of me and Sid keeping the wag flaving...
I am concerned that Barry may be tempted to eat some of the local Asian food on his intrepid journey be careful Barry all is not what it seems!
I am sure Thomas Coupling will add his own delecate viewpoint sooner or later...as its getting lonely in here
Great sound Bite
Just in case Barry finds the gyrothingy completly bu**ered he can try this one out.
all tho you will find flies on this
looked up page 11 after your post Sid the bit that got me was this line from Thomas Coupling
After all, in my lifetime I have seen hundreds of dead bodies, close up, in fact my current jobe entails wading through human carnage on a weekly basis.
I mean is he a hit man? is he working for the World of Disasters? I did note he arrived 8 mins after the Jetranger went in...ummmm didnt read about that one anywhere..perhaps TC you can pop back in and throw some light on this...or are you out and about healing the World?
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Now that I have picked myself off the floor, how am I supposed to get hold of 4 flies at this time of year?
If I get 4 maggots from the fishing tackle shop and wait a while, do you think it will still work?
Bollix, I'm going to get the bigger BBQ matches from the garden centre and making the 'spruce goose' version, complete with 8 engines! .....B-52 next with bluebottles!
Ah, that picture of us together on the barge with the missus', sweet memories of days gone by,.......Oh dear my pipes gone out!
If I get 4 maggots from the fishing tackle shop and wait a while, do you think it will still work?
Bollix, I'm going to get the bigger BBQ matches from the garden centre and making the 'spruce goose' version, complete with 8 engines! .....B-52 next with bluebottles!
Ah, that picture of us together on the barge with the missus', sweet memories of days gone by,.......Oh dear my pipes gone out!
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Sid/volrider,
Those of us who are still interested are still out here enjoying the banter.
However, as you two are doing such a good job keeping us amused I for one cannot, at this time, contibute anything worthwhile.
Keep it up guys.
E5
Those of us who are still interested are still out here enjoying the banter.
However, as you two are doing such a good job keeping us amused I for one cannot, at this time, contibute anything worthwhile.
Keep it up guys.
E5
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An update from GE.
From the GE website, (you know the address by now!)
On the diary page, Barry gives us a nice little update. (Can't wait for the book to come out, Insomniacs christmas wish list!)
I would like to mention that I have been told off by Barry for my previous update when I quoted him as saying;
"India still smell the same - a sort of, ****, smell."
However, within the diary entry is this paragraph that made me chuckle! ;
"I hadn't noticed it before, but there was a smell about India, it was a familiar smell that instantly reminded me of my time before in India and I knew that for the rest of my life, when ever I smelt that same smell again it would instantly transport me to India."
Reminds me of the Bollywood version of Apocolypse Now;
I love the smell of **** in the morning. The smell, you know that ****ty sweet smell.
(pauses in thought)
Smells like........Jalfreizi!
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As at:2100Z - 2004-10-01
Barry arrived safely in Delhi, the temperature is a lot warmer than the UK but not too hot. Barry is now 5 hours ahead of us.
Barry arrived safely in Delhi, the temperature is a lot warmer than the UK but not too hot. Barry is now 5 hours ahead of us.
I would like to mention that I have been told off by Barry for my previous update when I quoted him as saying;
"India still smell the same - a sort of, ****, smell."
However, within the diary entry is this paragraph that made me chuckle! ;
"I hadn't noticed it before, but there was a smell about India, it was a familiar smell that instantly reminded me of my time before in India and I knew that for the rest of my life, when ever I smelt that same smell again it would instantly transport me to India."
Reminds me of the Bollywood version of Apocolypse Now;
I love the smell of **** in the morning. The smell, you know that ****ty sweet smell.
(pauses in thought)
Smells like........Jalfreizi!
original words
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.......He's got to be having us on hasn't he ?......
Further to Barrys last diary entry at the GE msg board;
Methinks, perhaps that unforgettable smell, mentioned earlier, was something a little closer to home !!
While you're out shopping Barry, may I recommend a pair of these!!
I feel it's going to be a long trip to Sydney.
Back in the High Commission compound I showered and went to bed after all, for me it was 3am and in India it was 07:30am. I woke around mid-day (India time) and went shopping for the things I had forgotten to bring. Things like Socks!
While you're out shopping Barry, may I recommend a pair of these!!
I feel it's going to be a long trip to Sydney.
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I have to admit, those last few pages were funny. The 'Smell' i'm told is from the Monsoon over filling the Drains so it really is how I described it. Anyway, to keep you up to date, the region of Assam has been closed today, including the Airport, due to Terroist Action, a weekend of violence in the region has left 73 dead. I'm told the airport will be open tomorrow.
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Good to hear from you Barry....but stand back from the screen till the new socks are on
A worry those terror thingies best keep your eyes peeled and running shoes oiled
Shout for Super Hero TC if in need I am sure he will whizz by and spin them blades so fast you will look like a food blender
Errr best give him acouple of minutes notice though
A worry those terror thingies best keep your eyes peeled and running shoes oiled
Shout for Super Hero TC if in need I am sure he will whizz by and spin them blades so fast you will look like a food blender
Errr best give him acouple of minutes notice though
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From the Gullible Beagle web site
http://www.globaleagle.co.uk/
seems someone has gone over thier 20kg bag limit!
Bluddy heck Barry this could be a cheaper way of transport...just a bit of imagination and your sorted!
Another worry is the Chinnese enjoying a huge upturn in fuel it may be a harder to come by during your journey,
You could resort to a cheaper option but it would mean filling up first?
but dont put more in than needed
The Good news is that I won the Wet T Shirt competition this weekend
http://www.globaleagle.co.uk/
I decided to take a trip down to the local market to get a new lead for my camera. I had to take a Tut Tut to the market, it cost me 30 rupies, about 40p and was a great way to travel.
Bluddy heck Barry this could be a cheaper way of transport...just a bit of imagination and your sorted!
Another worry is the Chinnese enjoying a huge upturn in fuel it may be a harder to come by during your journey,
You could resort to a cheaper option but it would mean filling up first?
but dont put more in than needed
The Good news is that I won the Wet T Shirt competition this weekend
You two are the dogs bo***ks! You obviously have more spare time than you know what to do with?
Anyway, just flew in from planet Zorg after a week saving another lifeform only to find that I'm being humlitiat, humungu, humilitated, cr**ped on from behind!
I have to admit, that if Barry's laughing then the rest of the galaxy should too
I'll give you a second chance OK?
PS: that crash; can't find how to get <1995 reports on the AAIB website, but the accident occured in a place called Gwitheryn, N Wales, in May 1994. Jet ranger, 4 on board. Callsign: G-STST
Anyway, just flew in from planet Zorg after a week saving another lifeform only to find that I'm being humlitiat, humungu, humilitated, cr**ped on from behind!
I have to admit, that if Barry's laughing then the rest of the galaxy should too
I'll give you a second chance OK?
PS: that crash; can't find how to get <1995 reports on the AAIB website, but the accident occured in a place called Gwitheryn, N Wales, in May 1994. Jet ranger, 4 on board. Callsign: G-STST
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I suppose if we spelt Gwytherin correctly it may help. I once took VRs missus there for a nature ramble !
I thought you were out that way TC. Then again like old Charley boy, you don't have to speak the language to be prince of a country.
AAIB records go back to 96, with the occasional pre 96 once in a while and a google search also is a nil result. But if you do a search of 1994 and want anything to do with Chinooks and the Mull you'll be quids in!
(lets not dwell on it).
I thought you were out that way TC. Then again like old Charley boy, you don't have to speak the language to be prince of a country.
AAIB records go back to 96, with the occasional pre 96 once in a while and a google search also is a nil result. But if you do a search of 1994 and want anything to do with Chinooks and the Mull you'll be quids in!
(lets not dwell on it).
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From the GE website;
05 Oct 04
"Now over in India Barry was supposed to have travelled across to Guwahati today(Tues.) but due to unrest the airport had been closed, meaning another day would be spent in Delhi. The airport he is due to fly to will be open on Wednesday so Barry will make the journey across then getting ready to continue the trip on Thursday."
Barry has written about the troubles in Assam on the diary page at the GE website.
I've just done a quick google news search and it looks a bit shi##y out there;
Tehran Times
The Tribune (India)
Lets hope all goes well for the trip away from that part of the world.
Time for a quick exit !
"Now over in India Barry was supposed to have travelled across to Guwahati today(Tues.) but due to unrest the airport had been closed, meaning another day would be spent in Delhi. The airport he is due to fly to will be open on Wednesday so Barry will make the journey across then getting ready to continue the trip on Thursday."
Barry has written about the troubles in Assam on the diary page at the GE website.
I've just done a quick google news search and it looks a bit shi##y out there;
Tehran Times
The Tribune (India)
Lets hope all goes well for the trip away from that part of the world.
Time for a quick exit !
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Unable to get any update for todays events. Hopefully all is well and we are just suffering from a comms breakdown. Barrys sat phone was tits the other day, so perhaps its as simple as that.
A google news search has come up with todays news in the region of;
One killed, 8 missing in heavy rains, landslips in Assam
Anti-insurgency operations in full swing in Lower Assam
Special operations in Lower Assam districts
At the moment I don't even know if Barry is in Guwahati. I wouldn't be surprised if flights to Guwahati have been delayed further because of either weather or 'other reasons'.
A google news search has come up with todays news in the region of;
One killed, 8 missing in heavy rains, landslips in Assam
Anti-insurgency operations in full swing in Lower Assam
Special operations in Lower Assam districts
At the moment I don't even know if Barry is in Guwahati. I wouldn't be surprised if flights to Guwahati have been delayed further because of either weather or 'other reasons'.
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This Thread Rocks!!
After a hard day's work I sat down at my computer and decided to check out this thread... now I can't seem to get out of my chair and I've almost pi$$ed myself laughing!! I must try that thing with the flies - I have a cat who is an expert at catching flies.
How about a trip around the world in this?
Hmm, better get rid of the "Windows" logo from the tail though, that's asking for problems...
WGS
How about a trip around the world in this?
Hmm, better get rid of the "Windows" logo from the tail though, that's asking for problems...
WGS
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Gov,
I'd be interested to know your source.
Rumours are good, but.........
Glad you enjoy it here WGS, see you soon.
I'd be interested to know your source.
Rumours are good, but.........
Glad you enjoy it here WGS, see you soon.
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I can't get an answer from GE Ops, considering Barry is 5 hrs ahead and he is due to fly today, I would have thought it to be manned.
The plot thickens.
He could always go for a VR attempt at some stage!
The plot thickens.
He could always go for a VR attempt at some stage!
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As at the timestamp for this post, no reply from GE Ops. 
I hope it isn't bad news. Strangely, the moto for today on the daily tear off calendar in front of me is,
To expect defeat is nine-tenths of defeat itself.
I hope it isn't bad news. Strangely, the moto for today on the daily tear off calendar in front of me is,
To expect defeat is nine-tenths of defeat itself.
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Sid/VR/TC,
I'm a little out of my depth here so if I have got this wrong then I apologise.
Please check out Ref 158 on page 48 (ish) on here.
< http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP667.PDF >
Regards,
E5
I'm a little out of my depth here so if I have got this wrong then I apologise.
Please check out Ref 158 on page 48 (ish) on here.
< http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP667.PDF >
Regards,
E5