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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Dec 2023, 18:28
Replies: 21
Views: 5,604
Posted By Flingwing47

Or the WW2 aircraft and parts still buried at...

Or the WW2 aircraft and parts still buried at Oakey?
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2023, 12:31
Replies: 10
Views: 2,800
Posted By Flingwing47

Way back when, around 1972, I was in a an almost...

Way back when, around 1972, I was in a an almost new Kiowa supporting troops around Putty. Down in the weeds when I felt a low rumble - reckoned in was the main gear box.
told the top cover Huey...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Aug 2023, 18:05
Replies: 33
Views: 14,246
Posted By Flingwing47

Way back when, doing an NDB approach at Kano at 0...

Way back when, doing an NDB approach at Kano at 0 dark 30 in a 747 with a full load of detainees - the ndb went off the air.
We diverted to to Algiers then back to the Bride of the Red Sea.
on the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Aug 2023, 21:43
Replies: 12
Views: 3,218
Posted By Flingwing47

Right next to the Beehive rocks off the end of...

Right next to the Beehive rocks off the end of the old Lakuna runway - as we flew over the ridge to join crosswind he just pointed at them and said “that’s where we splashed in”
We spent the night...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Aug 2023, 12:26
Replies: 12
Views: 3,218
Posted By Flingwing47

Will do tomorrow

Will do tomorrow
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Aug 2023, 11:45
Replies: 12
Views: 3,218
Posted By Flingwing47

Addendum

The second part to his story was that he was the 3rd B25 sent on that mission - the 2 previous aircraft did not get back to POM so assumed they had been shot down.
Those first 2 days were really bad...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Aug 2023, 12:03
Replies: 12
Views: 3,218
Posted By Flingwing47

I was in the coffee shop at Smugglers one night...

I was in the coffee shop at Smugglers one night in ‘76 when I heard an American ask the bartender where he could rent a plane for 8 pax to go to Rabaul and then to Honiara.
I was taking another load...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jul 2023, 04:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,663
Posted By Flingwing47

QF35 daily delays

Hey folks
I am Curious why this originating A388 flight MEL to SIN has a history of long delays.
average 70 mins to 2 hours
today is 2:12 and counting…..
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Feb 2023, 18:50
Replies: 14
Views: 2,264
Posted By Flingwing47

Re Boo Boo crash - Actually it was bought and...

Re Boo Boo crash - Actually it was bought and paid for by Army but operated by the RAAF
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Dec 2022, 10:00
Replies: 51
Views: 24,538
Posted By Flingwing47

Ah Buka - the last place that Yamamoto visited …....

Ah Buka - the last place that Yamamoto visited ….
used to be a great guest house/ restaurant on Sohano Island
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Nov 2022, 16:27
Replies: 42
Views: 23,180
Posted By Flingwing47

Cairns to Proserpine with a stop in Rockhampton?.

Cairns to Proserpine with a stop in Rockhampton?.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2022, 12:09
Replies: 44
Views: 11,429
Posted By Flingwing47

Yep I’m one of those JT we were the first...

Yep I’m one of those JT
we were the first (civil or military) to operate the N22B based in Wewak.
Did a great job carrying supplies for US MAF into the jungle strips over the border for 6 months in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jun 2022, 13:56
Replies: 907
Views: 355,371
Posted By Flingwing47

Isn’t a uniform supposed to be uniform? In case...

Isn’t a uniform supposed to be uniform?
In case of evac how can the pax be expected to recognise/differentiate crew from other pax?
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2022, 17:27
Replies: 25
Views: 3,236
Posted By Flingwing47

“ And aft CG is another limiting factor of max...

“
And aft CG is another limiting factor of max forward speed in a helicopter as you may reach the forward cyclic limit
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2022, 10:56
Replies: 25
Views: 3,236
Posted By Flingwing47

And aft CG is another limiting factor of max...

And aft CG is another limiting factor of max forward speed in a helicopter as you may run out of forward cyclic
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2022, 10:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,484
Posted By Flingwing47

It’s normal for tight areas or oil rigs -...

It’s normal for tight areas or oil rigs - accountability in case of engine failure - before reaching that height you to descend back to the ground - at that height you can accelerate one engine inop...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Oct 2021, 11:49
Replies: 43
Views: 10,203
Posted By Flingwing47

I reckon many would agree with you Capt Fathom. ...

I reckon many would agree with you Capt Fathom.
good old CASA insist on the MOS covering alternates, both enroute and off route, and ETPs and PNRs the same. And yet a light twin can plan 5.5 hours...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Aug 2021, 16:41
Replies: 15
Views: 14,337
Posted By Flingwing47

A “flash” of light on the hillside at the...

A “flash” of light on the hillside at the 33second mark - looks like live powerlines hitting the ground ?
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2021, 11:44
Replies: 5
Views: 2,947
Posted By Flingwing47

Wire strike by the tail maybe ? Seem to be some...

Wire strike by the tail maybe ? Seem to be some high wires up there in the murk.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Aug 2021, 11:37
Replies: 24
Views: 9,708
Posted By Flingwing47

Keep sleuthing Silver - the nod and wink gave it...

Keep sleuthing Silver - the nod and wink gave it away - freight IS where the money is !!!
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jul 2021, 12:22
Replies: 129
Views: 60,082
Posted By Flingwing47

Double crew, so only max 5 hours in the seat

Double crew, so only max 5 hours in the seat
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jul 2021, 15:00
Replies: 156
Views: 116,054
Posted By Flingwing47

And actually as I recall the engineer took a bolt...

And actually as I recall the engineer took a bolt from the frame and chose new bolts that matched it. Unfortunately it was an undersized bolt used in the last windscreen replacement :(
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jun 2021, 21:25
Replies: 69
Views: 15,100
Posted By Flingwing47

Structural failure ?

Structural failure ?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Jun 2021, 12:26
Replies: 2,839
Views: 1,099,632
Posted By Flingwing47

Working fine now - maybe it was on a coffee break?

Working fine now - maybe it was on a coffee break?
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2021, 13:06
Replies: 47
Views: 19,875
Posted By Flingwing47

😂😀😁 very funny Charlie

😂😀😁 very funny Charlie
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th May 2021, 21:27
Replies: 13
Views: 4,455
Posted By Flingwing47

Ah thanks AC - must have got the juices flowing !!

Ah thanks AC - must have got the juices flowing !!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th May 2021, 14:32
Replies: 13
Views: 4,455
Posted By Flingwing47

Many moons ago a Huey was moving some wrecked...

Many moons ago a Huey was moving some wrecked cars onto the firing range near Will town.
all went well until the pilots heard the crewman screaming and talking gibberish -
he was pointing to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2021, 18:48
Replies: 12
Views: 6,526
Posted By Flingwing47

December in Paddington. 1972 Task: base at Vic...

December in Paddington. 1972
Task: base at Vic Barracks (home base Holdsworthy !) for 3 days/nights and be at disposal of Army photographer with B206B-1 Kiowa
His mission?
get a great photo for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Mar 2021, 04:28
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,237
Posted By Flingwing47

RIP Sir Michael Wewak Jan 1976. VH-ELN leased...

RIP Sir Michael
Wewak Jan 1976. VH-ELN leased while P2-AIT was being built.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2021, 16:11
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,058,237
Posted By Flingwing47

I brought BJK home to Australia -QF POM SYD To...

I brought BJK home to Australia -QF POM SYD To his family.
on board were the GAF chief pilot and engineering team.
an hour into the flight the CP plonked down beside me with a skinful and said “...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2021, 10:03
Replies: 18
Views: 5,566
Posted By Flingwing47

Sunday jungles were a lot of fun - early start, 4...

Sunday jungles were a lot of fun - early start, 4 or 5 quick trips, finish around noon.
my favourite Stop though was Fane, had a 4 week stint based there lomglining with a 206 B4 I switched back to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Feb 2021, 17:32
Replies: 18
Views: 5,566
Posted By Flingwing47

Boo boo

https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20080905-0

there but for the grace of the gods go I !

i loved the Sunday Jungle Runs
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2021, 11:50
Replies: 73
Views: 26,305
Posted By Flingwing47

Sounds like you and I read the same book Arm out...

Sounds like you and I read the same book Arm out the window - it scares me seeing some of the utubes where the driver flies straight and level at threshold height !
and yes on steep strips normally...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jan 2021, 02:10
Replies: 73
Views: 26,305
Posted By Flingwing47

thanks Willy, yep that's much better now -...

thanks Willy,
yep that's much better now - sadly it was before video cameras :/
we were hired by MAF and went to about a dozen strips stretching east and south of Nalca.
They were still building...
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