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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2020, 05:00
Replies: 247
Views: 104,984
Posted By AxelPNG

Start a new thread, I am sure a lot of us would...

Start a new thread, I am sure a lot of us would love to read it..;)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Oct 2014, 05:09
Replies: 15
Views: 3,298
Posted By AxelPNG

That is very good news. Please pass on my...

That is very good news. Please pass on my regards to John.

I had the opportunity to read a few chapters of his memoirs. Very interesting indeed ;)

Alex
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Apr 2013, 02:26
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Nugidu

Nugidu was well and truly closed when I first visited in '99. I used to regularly swim off the point at the end that had a small sandy beach with some overhanging trees for shade. I remember there...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Feb 2013, 06:10
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Well it was supposed to be from Indagen to Lae. ...

Well it was supposed to be from Indagen to Lae. Lets just say we did make it to Lae, just not taking the 'direct' route (or walking the entire way...):O
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Feb 2013, 08:43
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Indagen

I remember walking from there down to Lae in '99.

Damn near killed me... And that was mostly going down hill!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2011, 00:14
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

They are small edible beetles and around this...

They are small edible beetles and around this time of year people collect them in the grass alongside the runway, normally in the evenings.

I have watched them do it whilst having a beer at the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Aug 2011, 06:19
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Was in Goroka on Friday and didn't see any. I...

Was in Goroka on Friday and didn't see any. I know some may have left the country along with some/all of the engines.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jul 2011, 05:19
Replies: 109
Views: 54,816
Posted By AxelPNG

Ummmm, manki is mangi. Really. Just a different...

Ummmm, manki is mangi. Really. Just a different spelling.

I've been living here for 13 years (as of yesterday, but unfortunately soon to depart) and visiting since '94 and I don't pretend to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jul 2011, 07:06
Replies: 109
Views: 54,816
Posted By AxelPNG

Mangi Lo Ples

Roughly translates to 'home town born and bred' I guess?

Mangi = monkey = young fella
lo = from
Ples = place = home town, often refers to rural areas's or place of birth.

Most people in PNG...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2011, 06:01
Replies: 109
Views: 54,816
Posted By AxelPNG

K10 million man

From todays Post-Courier:

THE National Planning and Monitoring Department paid K10 million to a Kokopo-based businessman Eremas Wartoto to start his private airline company – Travel Air – and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th May 2011, 22:32
Replies: 412
Views: 125,207
Posted By AxelPNG

With regards to the unlisted flights ex-Cairns, I...

With regards to the unlisted flights ex-Cairns, I would imagine they are mining charters and not open for bookings from the general public.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2011, 04:12
Replies: 412
Views: 125,207
Posted By AxelPNG

Why not Darwin? Or Jayapura/Sentani (again)...

Why not Darwin?

Or Jayapura/Sentani (again) in an F100?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Feb 2011, 21:50
Replies: 24
Views: 12,512
Posted By AxelPNG

Gold Bullion

The 'gold bullion in the wreck' story is also a common myth for all sorts of WWII wreckage from Yamamoto's downed plane in Bougainville to sunken subs in Finschhafen.

It is related to the cargo...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Feb 2011, 21:37
Replies: 24
Views: 12,512
Posted By AxelPNG

Snake myth

There was a policemen who went missing in the Southern Highlands after a run in with some rascals recently. He was found 7 hours walk away unconscious apparently being "guarded" by a large snake.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Oct 2010, 06:04
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Night Flights over Mendi?

Anyone know what these flights could be for?

Flights fuel cult
Mysterious flights over Southern Highlands in the nights in recent weeks have added fuel to a cargo cult mindset that has...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Oct 2010, 04:49
Replies: 412
Views: 125,207
Posted By AxelPNG

Any significant changes on the new PX schedule?

Any significant changes on the new PX schedule?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jul 2010, 00:16
Replies: 412
Views: 125,207
Posted By AxelPNG

I would think the added demand for J class is...

I would think the added demand for J class is coming from the LNG and other projects.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2010, 05:28
Replies: 83
Views: 37,232
Posted By AxelPNG

"Suprised that this hasn't hit the rumour monger...

"Suprised that this hasn't hit the rumour monger mill which is ripe on PPRuNe"

Hang on, I posted this on the PNG Ples bilong tok tok thread on the 16th :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jul 2010, 23:55
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Hevilift to get an ATR-42

Saw the ad in today's PC. Any idea on routes?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2010, 22:13
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Highlands Highway

There's no real need to take security along the highway up to Goroka or even Hagen.

From Lae to Kasam is safe, just keep your wits about you from Yonki to Goroka.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2010, 06:03
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Merpati to POM?

Just got back from a weekend over the border in Jayapura.

Apparently there was an ad in the local newspaper there talking about a new service ex-Sentani to POM once a week (I didn't see it).
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2010, 02:53
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Highlands Highway

Drove from Lae to Goroka and back a week ago, probably heading back up as early as this week.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jun 2010, 00:10
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Wiz, I flew on the PX service ex-MDG to Vanimo...

Wiz, I flew on the PX service ex-MDG to Vanimo last year on the Dash-8, the -100 there and the -300 back, both absolutely full. It meant a leisurely drive to Madang and back but that was half the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jun 2010, 23:21
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

The Bird

I eat at the Bird probably every 6 - 8 weeks, rarely had a bad meal....

It's either eat there, the chinese across the road or at the Pacific mess so you are not spoilt for choice.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jun 2010, 22:22
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Good Ole Days....

DD,

I remember when you could get from Lae to Vanimo 6 days a week on Airlink in time for lunch. I also remember flying up to Goroka from Lae for a morning of meetings then back to Lae straight...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jun 2010, 03:40
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Not Kukukuku but Timika, other side of the...

Not Kukukuku but Timika, other side of the border, same island though..
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jun 2010, 22:05
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Brown botol is about K5 these days. ...

Brown botol is about K5 these days.

Hangovers are still free.....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th May 2010, 05:55
Replies: 412
Views: 125,207
Posted By AxelPNG

No LSL for expats I'm afraid. I know someone who...

No LSL for expats I'm afraid. I know someone who went so far as to get legal advice on the matter. Unless it's in your contract you've got buckley's....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Apr 2010, 04:14
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Wasn't Kira Salak by any chance..?

Wasn't Kira Salak by any chance..?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Apr 2010, 22:41
Replies: 29
Views: 10,023
Posted By AxelPNG

Galaxy 1995 - 99

Great thread! :ok:

I believe I was one of the last students to pass through Galaxy (PPL & CPL theory). John was my instructor most days but Elizabeth did take me up occasionally.

I had the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Apr 2010, 22:09
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

The old haus on the hill don't look like that...

The old haus on the hill don't look like that anymore.

Last I heard it was being used as a chicken coop and you could only see the spire...

Still, it's a miracle it's still standing at all...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Apr 2010, 22:12
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Finschhafen?

There was a big American WWII strip at a place (now) called Nugidu (I think) near Maneba wharf. It had some bitumen still on it but was completely overgrown when I last saw it in 2000.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Mar 2010, 06:53
Replies: 26
Views: 7,752
Posted By AxelPNG

Thanks Wantok. Sounds great. Always good to...

Thanks Wantok. Sounds great. Always good to have a few extra 'escape' routes on the horizon. There is nothing quite like the first San Mig or Tiger shortly after take-off enroute from POM to SIN...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2010, 05:37
Replies: 26
Views: 7,752
Posted By AxelPNG

DJJ?

So, correct me if I am wrong but it would appear that the only Asian destination APNG could fly to with their current fleet would be Jayapura.

Any idea if this is in their plans?

The only...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Mar 2010, 01:45
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,013
Posted By AxelPNG

Derim

Last time I was there in mid-2000 there was a very well stocked trade store, free hydro power, hot water and a pool hall!

I didn't want to leave!
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