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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Sep 2016, 06:32
Replies: 24
Views: 8,769
Posted By metalman2

Called into barwin recently with some other pilot...

Called into barwin recently with some other pilot mates for a look, had some angry old bloke come storming up to us yelling at us to get off the field , I mentioned we were all pilots and were just...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st May 2013, 23:12
Replies: 19
Views: 6,498
Posted By metalman2

I've often been asked if I can land here or...

I've often been asked if I can land here or there, I usually answer YEP ,I can land where ever I want to, it's just some places I need a really good excuse( maybe a dirty spark plug) other places are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Mar 2013, 21:46
Replies: 37
Views: 7,090
Posted By metalman2

Mmmmmmm this will be interesting , sounds like...

Mmmmmmm this will be interesting , sounds like fun though, will need some way of identifying the buggers , could be a few jabirus and CT2K's in the sights otherwise!
Ballistics will be a worry...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Feb 2013, 21:29
Replies: 106
Views: 17,844
Posted By metalman2

Is there a link to these seminars, I'd be keen to...

Is there a link to these seminars, I'd be keen to go to the Melbourne one,,,,,,regardless of the religious discussions I reckon I can't be harmed by learning more,,,,,,
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jan 2013, 00:53
Replies: 32
Views: 6,221
Posted By metalman2

Why so serious? Of course it's not a real...

Why so serious? Of course it's not a real question,,,,
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jan 2013, 08:16
Replies: 32
Views: 6,221
Posted By metalman2

So for logging time , say the PIC is in the left...

So for logging time , say the PIC is in the left hand seat,,,and another pilot is in the right hand seat,,,,,and the PIC Decides she will be unable to see out of the cockpit for approximately 8-12...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jan 2013, 21:56
Replies: 51
Views: 8,585
Posted By metalman2

The comment"it's the first crash in 21 years "is...

The comment"it's the first crash in 21 years "is an odd one, how many crashes does one expect from a helo, they seem to tear themselves to pieces when the ground arrives. I guess a hard landing is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2013, 06:55
Replies: 96
Views: 14,177
Posted By metalman2

If it had to go anywhere I reckon Temora would be...

If it had to go anywhere I reckon Temora would be a top spot, it's no Oshkosh but its not bad for our small population
Met
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Dec 2012, 01:51
Replies: 38
Views: 6,872
Posted By metalman2

They really need a 'like' button here!

They really need a 'like' button here!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Nov 2012, 08:16
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By metalman2

Yarra valley flight training are a good school to...

Yarra valley flight training are a good school to deal with, Bob Boyds ph is 0457 391 416, or lilydale flying school on 0397391211, both are a nice spot in the Yarra valley to start a scenic from and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Oct 2012, 10:53
Replies: 33
Views: 9,339
Posted By metalman2

Man ,that was fast, I'd like to see the RAA move...

Man ,that was fast, I'd like to see the RAA move as quickly, it would dispell a huge amount of speculation that follows these incidents
Met
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Sep 2012, 00:40
Replies: 103
Views: 20,897
Posted By metalman2

mmmmmm,,,touch 'n' feel,,,,,,noice! I was...

mmmmmm,,,touch 'n' feel,,,,,,noice!

I was chatting to a mate the other day about doing a trip to Longreach next year and having Ausfly as a stop over on the way, any word on dates for next year?...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2012, 20:39
Replies: 80
Views: 14,057
Posted By metalman2

Flying through the point ormond area is a real...

Flying through the point ormond area is a real ass tightener , with traffic from two busy airfields converging dumping meat bombs is asking for dramas, YLIL has a drop zone that works well in between...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2012, 21:37
Replies: 15
Views: 3,374
Posted By metalman2

When will the next meeting be on, I'd like to...

When will the next meeting be on, I'd like to attend if possible, I would suggest that every pilot who could be there ( with an interest in keeping Essenden ) should make an effort.
Could it be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Aug 2012, 09:37
Replies: 23
Views: 7,479
Posted By metalman2

Yeh, I found the club there to be about the...

Yeh, I found the club there to be about the unfriendliest aero club I've ever been near, made an enquiry about refueling a tecnam there on the way south, well I reckon the presidential visit would've...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Aug 2012, 02:27
Replies: 23
Views: 7,479
Posted By metalman2

Used to be a top venue, had the funny cars there...

Used to be a top venue, had the funny cars there pretty regularly and the drags for the young hooligans( yep me) and the airfield in the middle of the track. My boss lived across the road from the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Aug 2012, 23:09
Replies: 16
Views: 6,297
Posted By metalman2

Not sure on the other questions,,,,, but getting...

Not sure on the other questions,,,,, but getting a tailwheel endorsement is always worth it! :-)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Aug 2012, 21:01
Replies: 56
Views: 10,713
Posted By metalman2

Yeh DC3 , that's on the bucket list for sure,...

Yeh DC3 , that's on the bucket list for sure, pretty expensive for a PPL , and the opportunities are slowly being reduced. There is a couple in Melbourne though, it might happen yet!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Aug 2012, 11:37
Replies: 56
Views: 10,713
Posted By metalman2

Sure are, although there are nicer aircraft, a...

Sure are, although there are nicer aircraft, a C185 for instance would be my favorite ,but the DH82 has got oodles of character
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Aug 2012, 00:53
Replies: 56
Views: 10,713
Posted By metalman2

Frank, be careful what you offer, I am severely...

Frank, be careful what you offer, I am severely addicted to these damn machines, if you happen to be in Victoria I will take you up on the offer, I'm getting my Kitfox type regoed this month and will...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Aug 2012, 09:44
Replies: 56
Views: 10,713
Posted By metalman2

Can't see me bothering with a sonex, apart from...

Can't see me bothering with a sonex, apart from not knowing anyone with one and being 6'3 I doubt I'd fit in one. And yeh , I'm pretty sure we're talking about conventional gear aircraft although no...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Aug 2012, 01:35
Replies: 56
Views: 10,713
Posted By metalman2

A Pitts is on the to do list, just getting my...

A Pitts is on the to do list, just getting my weight down and in control so I can do a check ride with a mate, who also is doing the weight loss/healthy kick.
Was chatting to a fella with a C185...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Aug 2012, 12:03
Replies: 56
Views: 10,713
Posted By metalman2

I've just been signed off to use a Tigermoth, you...

I've just been signed off to use a Tigermoth, you can add to that list ' not being able to see a damn thing past the PAX head" ,it's almost like a sixth sense that the PAX seems to put their head in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Aug 2012, 23:59
Replies: 34
Views: 8,262
Posted By metalman2

Yeh 87kg,,, told her the last time I was near...

Yeh 87kg,,, told her the last time I was near that was 25 years ago and running half the length of the gold coast , training for three hours and running home,,,, that kinda energy just doesn't live...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Aug 2012, 21:49
Replies: 34
Views: 8,262
Posted By metalman2

Just been through the whole BMI thing for a class...

Just been through the whole BMI thing for a class 2 medical, got sent for a GTT ( diabetes ), and past with no dramas , also got a CASA letter stating I have to do it all again next time.
The...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2012, 10:23
Replies: 34
Views: 7,109
Posted By metalman2

There's a 185 for sale at maryborough QLD, I used...

There's a 185 for sale at maryborough QLD, I used to share the hangar with it, looked nice enough, ring the aero club they should have the owners contact
Met
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jun 2012, 08:56
Replies: 106
Views: 30,613
Posted By metalman2

Only been in there once, well actually twice, we...

Only been in there once, well actually twice, we called in for fuel on the way to temora this Easter and the mate I was with had a brake failure while taxiing out for YTEM, I had already departed (...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jun 2012, 11:51
Replies: 23
Views: 8,431
Posted By metalman2

I don't post here often, Horatio ,thanks for that...

I don't post here often, Horatio ,thanks for that ,its a very sobering post!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st May 2012, 12:00
Replies: 482
Views: 41,570
Posted By metalman2

Had an interesting conversation with my mum the...

Had an interesting conversation with my mum the other day about the carbon tax,
She ,along with most of my family are hook through the nose labor voters, was surprised when I said the gas they're...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd May 2012, 03:23
Replies: 41
Views: 8,322
Posted By metalman2

I love seeing guys ask fairly decent questions on...

I love seeing guys ask fairly decent questions on proon ,it reinforces to myself that if I ever need any info regarding anything to do with aircraft ,I will NEVER, NEVER post here about it!
unless...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st May 2012, 12:39
Replies: 36
Views: 8,010
Posted By metalman2

Dr Raoul Tunbridges retirement must have been...

Dr Raoul Tunbridges retirement must have been really recent, he did my Class2 in February , top old bloke!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th May 2012, 22:29
Replies: 20
Views: 3,417
Posted By metalman2

I don't get into the spotting thing but if I'm...

I don't get into the spotting thing but if I'm keen to have a look at an aircraft that's for sale you can just about guarantee there'll be a pic on the net some where, can be handy to get an idea of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th May 2012, 06:42
Replies: 20
Views: 3,977
Posted By metalman2

So it if I were a PPL and a boilermaker would...

So it if I were a PPL and a boilermaker would that make me super trustworthy, but alas , I have employed several boilermakers and to be honest if they don't like you as a boss even the stuff bolted...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th May 2012, 06:14
Replies: 138
Views: 39,637
Posted By metalman2

I've got a mate who can trump all in this pissing...

I've got a mate who can trump all in this pissing contest,,,first flight , "solo" ,,,,of course first landing was a bit of a crash,,,,second flight was also solo with a bit better landing, still...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th May 2012, 02:08
Replies: 1
Views: 1,019
Posted By metalman2

Superior engines

Does anyone know if these guys are up and running again, the website is still up, and it seems to be business as usual?
found the answer,mmmm chinese experimental engines,,,not to sure about this!
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