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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Aug 2007, 06:37
Replies: 36
Views: 5,022
Posted By VH-BOX

Do I take it then that you are defending the use...

Do I take it then that you are defending the use of recreational narcotics by pilots? I don't care if he had been flying since pontius was a pilot. And as to "only the engine was different", so what?...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Aug 2007, 06:27
Replies: 36
Views: 5,022
Posted By VH-BOX

"When it comes to aviation dont believe all that...

"When it comes to aviation dont believe all that you read in the papers.

Wait for the official report from the CASA."


Now that I accept totally, although I think you mean the ATSB. In this...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Aug 2007, 06:13
Replies: 36
Views: 5,022
Posted By VH-BOX

"BOX As the pilot mentioned was a friend, i...

"BOX

As the pilot mentioned was a friend, i would like you to firstly establish the facts before you go mouthing off about experience levels.

secondly where else would you find a water bomber...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Aug 2007, 02:27
Replies: 36
Views: 5,022
Posted By VH-BOX

Fatal crash pilot 'had taken pot'

Silly boy, a heavily laden water bomber at low level with minimal water-drop experience, and marijuana thrown in for good measure.:ugh:

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22182273-2,00.html
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Aug 2007, 02:07
Replies: 323
Views: 86,687
Posted By VH-BOX

"Id like to hear from people what they are...

"Id like to hear from people what they are actually flying when using the different type of sets, i can beleive that ANR would have difficulty keeping up with very noisy environments like the pitts."...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Aug 2007, 00:20
Replies: 91
Views: 12,536
Posted By VH-BOX

"So what's the short field technique for a...

"So what's the short field technique for a Pitts?"

I can't speak for Cloudbasher, but for me in a single seat Pitts; steep forward-slip glide approach with minimal power, maintain cross-control to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Aug 2007, 03:08
Replies: 91
Views: 12,536
Posted By VH-BOX

poteroo wrote "Also got to do a short flight in a...

poteroo wrote "Also got to do a short flight in a Stinson 108, which felt a bit like the infamous Texas Taildragger - not enough height in the gear legs to allow a good speed reduction before...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Aug 2007, 01:39
Replies: 91
Views: 12,536
Posted By VH-BOX

"They have bungee main gear, so if you drop it on...

"They have bungee main gear, so if you drop it on less than perfectly, you'll bounce."

True, but my S1D had sprung alloy gear, and operating on tarmac was a real pleasure. As to a Pitts being...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jul 2007, 08:51
Replies: 91
Views: 12,536
Posted By VH-BOX

Also the just restored Ex Indian Air force Hawker...

Also the just restored Ex Indian Air force Hawker Fury that torque rolled on take-off in the UK few years back.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jul 2007, 07:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,369
Posted By VH-BOX

This story has now been updated, it's now a lance...

This story has now been updated, it's now a lance apparently, which certainly makes more sense....

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=77&ContentID=34592
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2007, 08:01
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,369,522
Posted By VH-BOX

Oi! that is an odious comparison. A J3 is a real...

Oi! that is an odious comparison. A J3 is a real aeroplane, General McArthur called it "the most lethal aircraft of the war". Those sitting under a Cub directed 'fire for effect' artillery barrage of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2007, 05:29
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,369,522
Posted By VH-BOX

Nope, not enough wingspan...but after stressing...

Nope, not enough wingspan...but after stressing over it for a couple of days I think I have remembered! I believe it's a Druine Turbulent. The location is Sywell in Northants. Yes you are correct...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2007, 13:00
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,369,522
Posted By VH-BOX

No, its not a swallow, they are a bit larger...

No, its not a swallow, they are a bit larger aircraft. Something in the back of the old brain is saying "1940's - 50's French design", but I'm buggered if I can remember what it was.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2007, 06:59
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,369,522
Posted By VH-BOX

Here is one for any old Poms among us. The...

Here is one for any old Poms among us. The monstrosity in the foreground is the late John Penny's Sopwith Triplane replica, the only type I have ever flown that required right rudder to initiate a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2007, 06:34
Replies: 42
Views: 4,895
Posted By VH-BOX

I am aware of at least one 182RG door popping...

I am aware of at least one 182RG door popping open. I was a student at the time, back before the old queen died, and was doing my CSU/Retractable endorsement. I arrived on terra firma a little...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2007, 03:27
Replies: 17
Views: 3,913
Posted By VH-BOX

Thanks for all the info guys, options aplenty it...

Thanks for all the info guys, options aplenty it seems. All in all it should be a lot simpler than my last effort which was in a J3 cub with 2 hours endurance and an average ground speed of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2007, 03:21
Replies: 91
Views: 12,536
Posted By VH-BOX

If we are referring to 'Mr Mustang' I agree,...

If we are referring to 'Mr Mustang' I agree, however if we are referring to Mr Cessna abuser, I doubt he could actually fly a Citabria without running himself down.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2007, 00:22
Replies: 91
Views: 12,536
Posted By VH-BOX

Interesting, and no inherent contradiction as far...

Interesting, and no inherent contradiction as far as it goes.......

Although not evidence that he did in fact stall off the bounce, in the video the port wing drops gently, in the P51-D in which I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2007, 11:34
Replies: 91
Views: 12,536
Posted By VH-BOX

This is, and always will be a controversial...

This is, and always will be a controversial subject, but for what its worth, I have been flying predominantly tailwheel types for over 25 years, from the DC3 and SJN-4 to the S1D, S1C S1S and S2B...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2007, 09:57
Replies: 91
Views: 12,536
Posted By VH-BOX

Wow! I have watched that several times and still...

Wow! I have watched that several times and still haven't a clue how did he missed seeing a bloody truck within his wingspan?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2007, 07:44
Replies: 91
Views: 12,536
Posted By VH-BOX

Chimbu chuckles...

Chimbu chuckles (http://www.pprune.org/forums/member.php?u=14381) said;

"I don't think he stalled the left wing on the bounce...it's too gentle to be a stall...I think he just rolled left in the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2007, 07:31
Replies: 17
Views: 3,913
Posted By VH-BOX

Nullarbor strips along the railway.

I am going to be ferrying a Jodel D11 from Tassie to Perth in a few weeks time, and thought I might vary my usual route of 'follow the Eyre highway', by going north and tracking down the railway line...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2007, 04:52
Replies: 15
Views: 1,604
Posted By VH-BOX

This is a 2 year contract only, the next will be...

This is a 2 year contract only, the next will be the last in Perth unless the contract is renewed. I agree with all those who said go on a practice day. You can get in among the aircraft, talk to the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2007, 03:42
Replies: 91
Views: 12,536
Posted By VH-BOX

Wombat35 said; 1. Short strip.... I'll just...

Wombat35 said;

1. Short strip.... I'll just come in a bit slower than normal but I'll still do a wheeler cause that's what I always do....:}
2. Just floats a bit to far.. ohh it's getting a bit...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2007, 09:22
Replies: 26
Views: 3,607
Posted By VH-BOX

While not holding out much hope for change, I...

While not holding out much hope for change, I must admit to being disappointed that an aircraft like the Stinson 108, renowned for its stability, light control forces, and ease of use on instruments,...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2007, 03:39
Replies: 19
Views: 1,738
Posted By VH-BOX

Interesting, when I left the UK for Australia...

Interesting, when I left the UK for Australia back in the mid 80's, you didn't need a CPL to instruct, there was a special 'Basic Commercial Pilots Licence' (BCPL), that was good only for instruction...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2007, 07:52
Replies: 19
Views: 2,204
Posted By VH-BOX

Hello all, this is my first post from over here...

Hello all, this is my first post from over here in Perth Australia. I have been flying lightly wing-loaded tailwheel aircraft for over 25 years, I currently own a 1946 Piper J3 Cub and a Jodel D11,...
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