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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jan 2006, 23:49
Replies: 2,809
Views: 420,419
Posted By Vacant Towers

Re: What Cockpit ?

Correct! Victa Airtourer it is!
Lovingly restored by an engineer with a 160 hp engine and an MT constant speed prop.

(Thanks GG for the trouble you went to, and apology's for my delay in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jan 2006, 11:57
Replies: 2,809
Views: 420,419
Posted By Vacant Towers

Re: What Cockpit ?

I dont have any pics on a website, they are only on my HD.

Somebody else can 'substitute' for me in this case.

VT
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jan 2006, 05:50
Replies: 2,809
Views: 420,419
Posted By Vacant Towers

Re: What Cockpit ?

Me thinks its the other Mil Glider, the Horsa

VT
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jan 2006, 22:44
Replies: 64
Views: 16,800
Posted By Vacant Towers

Re: 206 Crash into Dam West of Ipswich

It is not too hard to see why the regulator prefers PJE to remain in PVT op's. There is more likely to be an insurance driven safety outcome than a regulatory one. Of course every body knows you can...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jan 2006, 10:24
Replies: 48
Views: 5,244
Posted By Vacant Towers

Re: PPRuNe's New Format

The Woom is having trouble with his "favorites" link, I am having trouble when I try to reply to a thread, the thing comes back with the sign in box as if I hadn't signed in originally.

If this...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jan 2006, 10:16
Replies: 64
Views: 16,800
Posted By Vacant Towers

Re: 206 Crash into Dam West of Ipswich

To all those closely involved in this tragedy, you have my deepest and sincerest condolences.

Historically, PPRuNe has previously become the scene of speculation and "what if " scenarios when some...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Dec 2005, 10:42
Replies: 38
Views: 4,907
Posted By Vacant Towers

If as the Woomera suggests above that the errant...

If as the Woomera suggests above that the errant Metro thread was the one regarding SEF, then indeed there was earlier discussion that saw the originator delete their initial post. This of course,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Dec 2005, 04:12
Replies: 6
Views: 759
Posted By Vacant Towers

I know I had seen it somewhere, but couldn't...

I know I had seen it somewhere, but couldn't remember where (never 'on' the 744 tho). The joys of retirement:ok:

VT
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Dec 2005, 02:43
Replies: 6
Views: 759
Posted By Vacant Towers

Carnage Matey!, can you tell me the freezing...

Carnage Matey!, can you tell me the freezing point of jet fuel ?

And as well, can you tell me why the engine oil passes through heat exchangers in the fuel tanks.

Is it
A: to cool the oil
B:...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Dec 2005, 03:28
Replies: 1
Views: 1,232
Posted By Vacant Towers

Wouldn't have anything to do with Proposed AD's...

Wouldn't have anything to do with Proposed AD's that are ill conceived, ill researched and simply unecessary.

And they don't respond to e-mails :*

VT
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Dec 2005, 02:20
Replies: 9
Views: 1,156
Posted By Vacant Towers

Unlikely that 'jetblast' will get you, but the...

Unlikely that 'jetblast' will get you, but the wake turbulence most certainly will.

VT
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Dec 2005, 02:16
Replies: 22
Views: 3,055
Posted By Vacant Towers

If any aircraft has more than 13 rows of seats...

If any aircraft has more than 13 rows of seats then there MUST be a row 13.

It might not be identified or marked as such but it most certainly will be the 13th row.

VT:p
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Dec 2005, 11:19
Replies: 100
Views: 11,441
Posted By Vacant Towers

Chuckles asks "How can Mr Bertram be so,...

Chuckles asks "How can Mr Bertram be so, apparently, ignorant about GA security in places like the UK?"

Good question Chuck when Mr Bertram claims to have spent 18 years in the RAF flying in the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Dec 2005, 06:46
Replies: 70
Views: 10,590
Posted By Vacant Towers

Call me an old fuddy duddy, but moving into a...

Call me an old fuddy duddy, but moving into a 'new' terminal with all the associated risks of process and system failure a couple of days before Christmas has got to be high up the stupid...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Dec 2005, 08:49
Replies: 17
Views: 2,040
Posted By Vacant Towers

IF this report is accurate then 40 miles it is....

IF this report is accurate then 40 miles it is. See the second last para.

How much if any, negotiation has taken place through RAPAC or with any of the operators based at the 20 or so...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Dec 2005, 10:33
Replies: 20
Views: 2,422
Posted By Vacant Towers

P-Towers Plumbers always seem to take home...

P-Towers

Plumbers always seem to take home more $'s than everyone else.:{
When do you expect the 'blue pages' up and running?

VT
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Dec 2005, 08:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,011
Posted By Vacant Towers

Pug, I did my sums earlier this year as I was...

Pug, I did my sums earlier this year as I was costing parking at BNE for 2 weeks, it worked out to be about $240 plus running costs from the Sunshine Coast (100k each way). I actually finished up...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Dec 2005, 08:29
Replies: 31
Views: 6,441
Posted By Vacant Towers

No names, but there is a well known gent that...

No names, but there is a well known gent that flew his Tiger Moth solo from his farm to Tamworth (very pre tower days) to pick up the examiner for his 'licence' test.:) :)

VT:ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Dec 2005, 08:08
Replies: 20
Views: 2,422
Posted By Vacant Towers

PPRuNe Towers Dep Chief PPRuNe Pilot (IC...

PPRuNe Towers

Dep Chief PPRuNe Pilot
(IC Lavs & Dunnies)


????? A plumber or a *******??????

Looking forward to the 'blue pages'
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Dec 2005, 10:50
Replies: 16
Views: 18,804
Posted By Vacant Towers

I realise we are talking about Singapore here but...

I realise we are talking about Singapore here but I understood about 25 or more years ago ICAO and safety aware regulatory authorities did away with those reciprocal RWY numbering combinations that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Nov 2005, 10:11
Replies: 21
Views: 3,413
Posted By Vacant Towers

Tinstaafl got it right. Generally known as...

Tinstaafl got it right.

Generally known as the "Toboggan" because it performs well downhill:ok:

VT
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Nov 2005, 09:41
Replies: 11
Views: 1,441
Posted By Vacant Towers

Creamy, I submit that NSW law has no relevance or...

Creamy, I submit that NSW law has no relevance or power with regard to Carvarvon Gorge.





Cos the Gorge is in Queensland

VT
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2005, 00:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,149
Posted By Vacant Towers

Perhaps we will all fail:{ Every person is...

Perhaps we will all fail:{

Every person is capable of engaging in the full spectrum of activities between those of Mother Teresa and those of Hitler.

I will most certainly fail as I am a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2005, 00:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,907
Posted By Vacant Towers

I still have a (slightly tattered now) newspaper...

I still have a (slightly tattered now) newspaper clipping reporting that an aircraft crashed in flames near Glenrowan (Victoria) in 1972.

The aircraft was an L-13 Blanik, which of course is a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Nov 2005, 02:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,332
Posted By Vacant Towers

Well said and a timely action as well. With...

Well said and a timely action as well.

With those morals and apparently being prepared to openly rip off the legitimate intellectual property of others it would not surprise me to see these sorts...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2005, 10:39
Replies: 16
Views: 1,873
Posted By Vacant Towers

Even the RAAF (Museum) did it to a P51 VH-BOB,...

Even the RAAF (Museum) did it to a P51 VH-BOB, the Packard- Merlin objected in the only way it knew, it gave up and in flight too.

VT:\ :{ :mad:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2005, 09:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,057
Posted By Vacant Towers

I have a couple of planes in my toolkit and I...

I have a couple of planes in my toolkit and I handle them with care so that I don't cut my fingers on them. I don't think I have seen a plane that big that could eat you. My father was a carpenter...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Oct 2005, 09:49
Replies: 29
Views: 3,043
Posted By Vacant Towers

I notice in the 24 Nov 05 issue of ERSA that...

I notice in the 24 Nov 05 issue of ERSA that Avalon is identified as a "Security Controlled Airport" which could be interpreted as a backhand banning of GA. Of course there is a subtle difference...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Oct 2005, 09:44
Replies: 53
Views: 12,706
Posted By Vacant Towers

Just goes to highlight the accuracy or otherwise...

Just goes to highlight the accuracy or otherwise of the internet..................................

VT
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Oct 2005, 06:26
Replies: 53
Views: 12,706
Posted By Vacant Towers

willadvise, if it only had 2 engines then perhaps...

willadvise, if it only had 2 engines then perhaps only one is missing. The Thai website says TG981 into MEL on WED is a MD-11.:{

http://www.thaiairways.com.au/flight_sch/

VT
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Oct 2005, 00:48
Replies: 22
Views: 2,765
Posted By Vacant Towers

I wonder if the share price is a reflection of...

I wonder if the share price is a reflection of the markets assessment of the viability of the business in question.

Doubtfull it has little if anything to do with what a small number of staff...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Oct 2005, 00:43
Replies: 19
Views: 2,884
Posted By Vacant Towers

outback aviator, small corrections required, the...

outback aviator, small corrections required, the 727-100 was VH-TJA of Trans Australia Airlines and the CP DC8 was backtracking and missed a taxiway turn off. Nearly a very nasty outcome.

The BASI...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Oct 2005, 11:45
Replies: 30
Views: 11,059
Posted By Vacant Towers

Lets get on with discussing the systemic failures...

Lets get on with discussing the systemic failures and lack of project management of Oz Airspace planning and implementation. I don't always agree with Dicks ideas and arguments but it is those ideas...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Oct 2005, 00:36
Replies: 5
Views: 2,729
Posted By Vacant Towers

What about reading the QF Staff Travel Intranet...

What about reading the QF Staff Travel Intranet site like all QF staff travellers do. :ok:

VT
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Oct 2005, 08:45
Replies: 2,809
Views: 420,419
Posted By Vacant Towers

Jinda, if it was a Dove, wouldn't we be able to...

Jinda, if it was a Dove, wouldn't we be able to hear the belching and wheezing of the brake system???

VT
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