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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2003, 18:06
Replies: 12
Views: 1,970
Posted By Mango3

It's your antenna.

Agree with all the above. Check to see if there is an earth plug slot also. I had a real top notch ssw radio once, multi channel etc, but until I did some theory on antenna's I couldn't get much...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2003, 03:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By Mango3

Nimbus.

Can't really assist on this one, but last time I saw Ian was via a kind invitation to his home to pick up some SCPL notes. Wonderful teacher, but too bad for me I was the 'victim'! He had one in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Feb 2003, 22:07
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By Mango3

Costs.

You might also check out the costs too. It can be high. I used to live in the Pacific region and rates for the sole ISP was $8.00AUD per hour, plus $30.00 a month. Add to this a deposit of $100.00...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Feb 2003, 06:27
Replies: 10
Views: 1,196
Posted By Mango3

Memories.

Did a similar drive many yrs ago. From MEL, destination DRW via QLD. Route then was to fuel up at '3 ways', then up to Katherine. Tillair was the choice company in those days. Little did I know...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jan 2003, 08:37
Replies: 72
Views: 7,382
Posted By Mango3

Query: What would a pilot, who is responsible...

Query: What would a pilot, who is responsible for Checking & Training on a turbo prop earn per annum in Oz? I refer here to an aircraft of around 6 Tonne MTOW that carries pax & freight on RPT...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Nov 2002, 05:47
Replies: 40
Views: 8,192
Posted By Mango3

Trivia

Trislanders T3-ATD & ATE (both ex Air Pacific) are now in ruins behind the hangar at Bonriki Airport, Tarawa. These two a/c eventually ran out of time so were scrapped. Those wishing to sync 3...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Nov 2002, 10:24
Replies: 40
Views: 8,192
Posted By Mango3

Just re read last comment. Can't be assy with a...

Just re read last comment. Can't be assy with a centre engine inop.

:rolleyes:

Weight & Balance: Several yrs ago, a CP I know spent the time to calculate all combinations of W&B. The...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Nov 2002, 05:18
Replies: 40
Views: 8,192
Posted By Mango3

BN3

From memory, the transfer pumps pumped fuel directly into the appropriate main, so I'd have to say "no", you can't transfer directly into the centre engine. This was why it was important to know the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Nov 2002, 04:32
Replies: 40
Views: 8,192
Posted By Mango3

BN3

If it's the long nose version, then correct balast is vital. Been a while since I flew a BN3, but I think they all have extended tip tanks. The transfer pumps were known to fail, so know the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Oct 2002, 12:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,426
Posted By Mango3

Interesting topic. We in GA have many stories re...

Interesting topic. We in GA have many stories re this.

Self once confronted with larger than normal cabin baggage. Namely, a 180Kg live pig, bound for a party although pig didn't appreciate this...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
8th Aug 2002, 09:54
Replies: 30
Views: 3,925
Posted By Mango3

Agree TwinNDB . I know a fellow who is an expert...

Agree TwinNDB . I know a fellow who is an expert at restoring WW2 wrecks. Mainly Japanese tanks and rifles. His work is nothing short of excellent. Aircraft are a different matter it seems. ...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
8th Aug 2002, 07:17
Replies: 30
Views: 3,925
Posted By Mango3

Wrecks

TwinNDB I'm not too flash with computers so I don't know how to post the link here. I used Google, typed in 'Pacific aircraft wrecks', and up came loads of sites, one of the initial ones being...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
7th Aug 2002, 11:44
Replies: 30
Views: 3,925
Posted By Mango3

Wrecks

Those blokes flying the 'Straits' may be familiar with a B-25 wreck that lays between the Boigu-Saibai track, although (from memory) one had to stray (due wx, of course) across the border-lines to...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
7th Aug 2002, 10:30
Replies: 30
Views: 3,925
Posted By Mango3

Wrecks.

Think Gnadenburg right, although I don't have a chart to check the quoted position. 14 March 1945, a C-47 went in. I'm quoting a reference from a web site that tells of Pacific & Australia WW2...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
11th Jul 2002, 12:24
Replies: 29
Views: 3,367
Posted By Mango3

Zeppelin perhaps? :confused:

Zeppelin perhaps? :confused:
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
11th Jul 2002, 12:08
Replies: 29
Views: 3,367
Posted By Mango3

C Veg. Not a Boeing Stratocruiser pic. Am I...

C Veg. Not a Boeing Stratocruiser pic. Am I close? Wonderful photo though.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
6th Jul 2002, 12:32
Replies: 20
Views: 1,720
Posted By Mango3

The 'South Road' between Alice & ADL. Before it...

The 'South Road' between Alice & ADL. Before it was sealed. I'll never forget that jjjjjjjjourneyyyyy!
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
16th Jun 2002, 03:19
Replies: 61
Views: 6,823
Posted By Mango3

Thanks Kubin. Yep, no sealed road between our...

Thanks Kubin. Yep, no sealed road between our abode on Horn and the airport. Wet season mean't a 45+ minute drive. And here I was thinking a BN2 may eventually rattle my fillings! Nothing...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
16th Jun 2002, 00:17
Replies: 61
Views: 6,823
Posted By Mango3

Self did 2 wet seasons in 'The Straits' before...

Self did 2 wet seasons in 'The Straits' before heading off overseas late 1990. Started off with Torres Air. Anyone here from that period, or am I showing my age!
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
25th Apr 2002, 13:59
Replies: 262
Views: 25,917
Posted By Mango3

In Tarawa when Rabaul blew. Three days later my...

In Tarawa when Rabaul blew. Three days later my white shirts, hanging outside, were covered in volcanic ash! Must have been a big one, plus upper level winds to carry the ash that far.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
17th Apr 2002, 04:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By Mango3

Self spent 10 months living on Flinders in the...

Self spent 10 months living on Flinders in the late 1980's. Lovely island, but since I was from the mainland, I feel I never really fitted in. Flew mostly abalone around between St Helens and...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Apr 2002, 15:00
Replies: 18
Views: 1,122
Posted By Mango3

Les Bee'un. Query. Reference your initial...

Les Bee'un. Query.

Reference your initial paragraph, what does 'Knowlable' mean??
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Apr 2002, 14:36
Replies: 18
Views: 1,122
Posted By Mango3

Minor comment: Not all of us are computer...

Minor comment: Not all of us are computer experts. Certainly not I. By posting a thread here as I've done in the past, I actually desire to hear from various folk who take the time to post a...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
11th Apr 2002, 18:01
Replies: 4
Views: 481
Posted By Mango3

ME to XP upgrade.

Friend of mine is having all sorts of problems with ME. He was initially running 98SE. Is it worth upgrading to XP? The reason I ask is that I went from 98 to ME 18 months ago, and this literally...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
8th Apr 2002, 14:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,473
Posted By Mango3

Remember Yam well. If Murray Is, then cliff edge...

Remember Yam well. If Murray Is, then cliff edge may mean PA31 would be buried there. Yam. Not the first a/c to dig it's heels there. Thought it was the 'Dry Season' now in the Straits?
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
7th Apr 2002, 12:05
Replies: 12
Views: 1,056
Posted By Mango3

Running a Firewall? They inhibit pics on some...

Running a Firewall? They inhibit pics on some sites. Don't worry too much about seeing Coco-nuts. It's not a pretty sight! :D
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Apr 2002, 08:08
Replies: 1
Views: 617
Posted By Mango3

Defrag. Conflict of interest.

Running XP Home Edition, with Norton's 2002. Norton's says my laptop needs defragging, but XP disagree's! I just defraged based on XP's advise and now Norton's is hopping mad and sending pop-up's...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
30th Mar 2002, 11:31
Replies: 16
Views: 997
Posted By Mango3

Post Self spent some time emptying the 'honey cart'...

Self spent some time emptying the 'honey cart' with a few corporate operators many yrs ago. Made some good friends (after I'd taken a shower), and ended up doing many other jobs as a result of being...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
29th Mar 2002, 16:16
Replies: 44
Views: 3,637
Posted By Mango3

Post Minor comment. If I dragged a BN-3 in on 3...

Minor comment. If I dragged a BN-3 in on 3 degree slope, at flap 56, then the bean counters may ask questions! Why? Lastly, should I crank up a pretend APU on downwind based on possibly flying a...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
21st Mar 2002, 09:59
Replies: 73
Views: 32,764
Posted By Mango3

Post Vince. Wouldn't be referring to Docker River by...

Vince. Wouldn't be referring to Docker River by any chance? Been there, done that! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" />
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
21st Mar 2002, 05:24
Replies: 73
Views: 32,764
Posted By Mango3

Post Self agree's with the above reply. Been ages...

Self agree's with the above reply. Been ages since I flew a 206. Memory tells me there was a split hi/lo pressure fuel pump toggle switch. 'Hi' was never used, and could cause big problems if...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
8th Mar 2002, 12:26
Replies: 40
Views: 4,348
Posted By Mango3

Post Turbine: If you're in contact with Dave Foster,...

Turbine: If you're in contact with Dave Foster, send him my regards. We worked at Stillwells many yrs ago. I emptied the dunnies on his jet!. .Delightful bloke.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
8th Mar 2002, 06:39
Replies: 29
Views: 4,566
Posted By Mango3

Post From memory, two went to KA, 1 to QF long haul,...

From memory, two went to KA, 1 to QF long haul, and 1 to AN. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="confused.gif" />
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Feb 2002, 07:16
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By Mango3

Post Bingo! F11 worked, although something must have...

Bingo! F11 worked, although something must have gone horribly wrong somewhere since XP ran a full disk check and came up with 9000 odd errors! Hopefully all well now. Thank you 310. :)
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Feb 2002, 03:25
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By Mango3

Post Thanks for reply 310. Still no joy. I accessed...

Thanks for reply 310. Still no joy. I accessed this site via Yahoo Search! All upper left hand options are gone. Nothing! Only thing visible is the web page. Did full virus scan too. I'm...
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