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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jul 2020, 08:31
Replies: 87
Views: 29,736
Posted By i.dingbat

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/720x1248/qfa7474_599fcc3cda7b24e85b53639788418ed6041a2ba5.png
Nice. Anyone know how steep those turns were?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2011, 14:36
Replies: 11,849
Views: 1,226,750
Posted By i.dingbat

Correct. Dornier Do 29 - Wikipedia, the...

Correct.

Dornier Do 29 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornier_Do_29)

From my trusty Observer's Book of Aircraft, 1960 edition. As has been observed earlier in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2011, 14:30
Replies: 11,849
Views: 1,226,750
Posted By i.dingbat

Seriously. I have the book in front of me. It was...

Seriously. I have the book in front of me. It was derived from a light transport that is already on Mel's list, but it's a research a/c..
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2011, 14:26
Replies: 11,849
Views: 1,226,750
Posted By i.dingbat

Closer to the former. It had some unusual...

Closer to the former. It had some unusual features, including a Martin-Baker ejector seat :eek:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2011, 14:19
Replies: 11,849
Views: 1,226,750
Posted By i.dingbat

Confirmed. A quick search on the name threw up...

Confirmed. A quick search on the name threw up 9000 results.

Feel free to ask questions :ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2011, 14:12
Replies: 11,849
Views: 1,226,750
Posted By i.dingbat

OK, this probably won't last long: ...

OK, this probably won't last long:

http://www.iainhosking.com/images/flying/aircraft/challenge/scan0002.jpg

P.S. Yes, it is a little late...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2011, 13:50
Replies: 11,849
Views: 1,226,750
Posted By i.dingbat

Stand by - I'll give myself 15 minutes and if I...

Stand by - I'll give myself 15 minutes and if I can't find anything new it will be open house.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2011, 13:45
Replies: 11,849
Views: 1,226,750
Posted By i.dingbat

Thanks Mate! I had the Airfix model many years...

Thanks Mate! I had the Airfix model many years ago and picked it from the u/c...

Now, where do I find the latest list so I don't embarrass myself?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2011, 13:35
Replies: 11,849
Views: 1,226,750
Posted By i.dingbat

Bristol 138?

Bristol 138?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jun 2011, 23:11
Replies: 66
Views: 18,338
Posted By i.dingbat

Thumbs up Heron at Barra

Scotbill

Thanks for posting that picture of the Heron at Barra. It combines a beautiful location with great scenery, and brings back some memories for me.

The D.H. Heron was my first Airfix...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Dec 2010, 21:39
Replies: 15
Views: 2,597
Posted By i.dingbat

I agree with Capt Nomad

A good friend of mine got up and walked away after his hang-glider folded up mid-air. He literally dropped dead within a minute. Absolutely right on the possibility of internal injuries.

Good to...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Dec 2010, 10:08
Replies: 154
Views: 19,355
Posted By i.dingbat

Dingbat because it's completely unrelated to my...

Dingbat because it's completely unrelated to my name. But it was taken so I added my initial. It vaguely reminds me of 'I Robot' but mostly I wish I'd thought up something better :\
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Aug 2010, 07:36
Replies: 251
Views: 349,215
Posted By i.dingbat

Museum pieces

barit1

Lucky you! :ok: I've flown the Citabria, which is of course the Champ's linear descendant. Would love to experience some of the others.

dingbat
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Aug 2010, 04:13
Replies: 251
Views: 349,215
Posted By i.dingbat

Thumbs up Port Townsend Aero Museum, Washington state

I visited this gem of a museum last month during a trip to Seattle. It's situated on a busy working airfield with a popular cafe on site. Here are a few pics. More on Flickr.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Apr 2010, 09:52
Replies: 31,149
Views: 4,124,171
Posted By i.dingbat

I agree it's a Viggen, but Ridge Runner obviously...

I agree it's a Viggen, but Ridge Runner obviously got there first.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Nov 2009, 09:10
Replies: 69
Views: 8,437
Posted By i.dingbat

Flying around a fluffy white cloud watching a...

Flying around a fluffy white cloud watching a halo round my shadow.:ok:

Would have loved tail wheel's experience of flying in both a Sunderland and Catalina though!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Oct 2009, 14:49
Replies: 31,149
Views: 4,124,171
Posted By i.dingbat

Commonwealth CA-15? P.S. If true, open house...

Commonwealth CA-15?

P.S. If true, open house as I have no image handy.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Oct 2009, 03:19
Replies: 14
Views: 1,372
Posted By i.dingbat

Let's hope Hurricane (crosses fingers) :ok:

Let's hope Hurricane (crosses fingers) :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2009, 09:04
Replies: 135
Views: 34,679
Posted By i.dingbat

The reason I would have joined up...

1978 was the year I went to Edinburgh Uni, and applied for the University Air Squadron. Would have loved to have flown Buccaneers, Phantoms or LIghtnings (have a vivid memory of combined 23sqdn & 43...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Sep 2009, 08:45
Replies: 6
Views: 998
Posted By i.dingbat

Books from overseas

I wouldn't worry about ordering books from overseas. It works like magic and I have never had any order not show up, well-packed and in a timely fashion. It really opens up some great possibilities...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Feb 2009, 20:57
Replies: 20
Views: 2,335
Posted By i.dingbat

"Maybe not"

OK, I dreamt the blue :\ - shows how unreliable eyewitness reports can be. I plead poor visibility and seeing it through trees.

I see the museum's moving to Camden later this year so hope to see...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Feb 2009, 11:39
Replies: 20
Views: 2,335
Posted By i.dingbat

Yep, could be the one

Photos: Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Srs3 Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Twin-Pion-Air/Scottish-Aviation-Twin/0217128/M/)

Colours look right - it was...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Feb 2009, 11:11
Replies: 20
Views: 2,335
Posted By i.dingbat

Twin Pin over Penrith

Just wondering where the Twin Pioneer came from that flew over Penrith yesterday around 4pm.

I've never seen one in the air. Lovely radial sound.

Thanks for any info.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Oct 2008, 11:02
Replies: 12
Views: 4,714
Posted By i.dingbat

The Oaks

A friend soloed in July with the Sydney Recreational Flying Club at The Oaks and speaks highly of the place, so look no further.

See http://srfc.org.au (http://srfc.org.au/)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Oct 2008, 13:45
Replies: 57
Views: 21,352
Posted By i.dingbat

That's 'Drinnan', and I'd like to recommend Jim...

That's 'Drinnan', and I'd like to recommend Jim too.

I didn't understand Karl's comment about talking on the radio. Jim doesn't say much, but when he does, you'd better listen!

Curtis has...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2008, 13:19
Replies: 16
Views: 1,201
Posted By i.dingbat

Whirls Curtis Aviation at Camden will do...

Whirls

Curtis Aviation at Camden will do Victor 1. They have an interesting fleet of aircraft (I'm learning on Citabrias and Warriors) and Camden is a lovely, quiet airfield, an hour's drive from...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Sep 2008, 01:47
Replies: 40
Views: 6,839
Posted By i.dingbat

Lerwick?

The Saro Lerwick would have to be a contender, serving operationally from 1940 (not sure which month) to May 1941.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2008, 15:34
Replies: 547
Views: 197,484
Posted By i.dingbat

The ten year old in the back of a Citabria: ...

The ten year old in the back of a Citabria:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/i.dingbat/SLbE5xVy5GI/AAAAAAAAACQ/fZNgf2bgofQ/angus_2_20080426_m.jpg?imgmax=512
Forum: Private Flying
26th Mar 2008, 12:39
Replies: 65
Views: 7,889
Posted By i.dingbat

Allow me to bring the average down a bit. 25...

Allow me to bring the average down a bit. 25 hours a year since Oct 2005, mainly in Citabrias (such fun) with a few hours on PA28. Hire rates seem to be cheaper here (Aus) than in UK.

Mortgage,...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2008, 12:41
Replies: 1,935
Views: 307,408
Posted By i.dingbat

Welcome back to your thread! Congratulations...

Welcome back to your thread!

Congratulations on your improved circumstances. Perhaps a new job is the key.

I still don't have my PPL - might be going for some kind of record time - but now I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Feb 2008, 10:35
Replies: 109
Views: 44,556
Posted By i.dingbat

Print - yes please

Are you able to send them to Australia?

My Dad worked on the TSR2 (was involved in the design of the reconnaissance pack). He doesn't talk about it much, but I seem to have inherited aviation...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jan 2008, 12:09
Replies: 44
Views: 4,969
Posted By i.dingbat

TIF

Yeah, same experience, different a/c & instructor - RRW, 23 Oct 2005. Flew a loop and was instantly hooked. Been flying with them ever since and took my first passenger up last month.

:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2008, 11:11
Replies: 11
Views: 904
Posted By i.dingbat

Sydney

Whirly

Camden has f/w and rotary schools. It's 1 hour west of Sydney, still in the Sydney basin and right next to the beautiful Blue Mountains. I've been learning on Citabrias there, which has...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2008, 21:59
Replies: 4
Views: 874
Posted By i.dingbat

Tailwheel PPL training

I know we're a long way from Europe, but why not consider Australia? It's inexpensive, the weather is perfect for flying, and best of all you can learn from experienced instructors on Citabrias:...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2008, 16:51
Replies: 173
Views: 16,683
Posted By i.dingbat

I've just stayed up till 4am reading this thread....

I've just stayed up till 4am reading this thread. It's been great seeing some thoughtful, well-written posts and so many kindred spirits.

I feel lucky that I've learnt on new, well-maintained...
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