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Search: Posts Made By: Skywagon1915
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Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2023, 23:09
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,145,319
Posted By Skywagon1915

Is there any update on Putins's health ? Don't...

Is there any update on Putins's health ?
Don't recall seeing anything about it for some time.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Dec 2022, 09:11
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

Last of the 185's

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/a185f_p2_mfx_parked_at_port_moresby__d1b808f5fa131647c1b0aa3c8bacb43295c9be16.jpg
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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Dec 2022, 08:37
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

In the air again

MFU is almost a new airplane today.
She started as VH-MFU in 1972, became P2-MFU in 1974 and for rest of her PNG life until her accident at Awaba in 1990.
I was able to secure her old call sign...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Dec 2022, 07:57
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

First start after 31 years !!

First start after 31 years in the back of hangars, can't tell you how emotional this was.

http://www.frednolan.com/images/stories/A185E/videos/1st%20Start%2022AUG20.mp4
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Dec 2022, 07:11
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

Been awhile since any updates, but after some...

Been awhile since any updates, but after some 2,500 man hours and 11 years overall, ex-MAF PNG C185E MFU is back in the air !!
...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2019, 05:19
Replies: 920
Views: 2,319,147
Posted By Skywagon1915

Any other way to view the video ? I can't open it...

Any other way to view the video ? I can't open it at all.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Feb 2019, 10:31
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/640x480/mfu_delivery_statewide_9dec2018_46b8dc33c262960fab1bcd9560ea225ab8e47273.jpg

Back in Moree after years of inactivity at Lismore.
It's now...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Aug 2018, 21:51
Replies: 4
Views: 3,186
Posted By Skywagon1915

I have known Nev for many years, he recently...

I have known Nev for many years, he recently rebuilt my 185 wings and located many parts for this big restoration project. I'm devastated ...
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Feb 2018, 03:17
Replies: 558
Views: 201,354
Posted By Skywagon1915

David, fascinated with your dedication to this...

David, fascinated with your dedication to this mystery. When the patrol found the engine, what happened or where was the rest of the wreckage, or even the second engine, did they not look for it etc...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Sep 2017, 21:57
Replies: 14
Views: 6,597
Posted By Skywagon1915

Old log books

I've lost count now of how many log books I've found for folks in my area. They start flying 20-30 years and give it away, then make a comeback. RAA offers them another choice today. For some, I know...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Sep 2017, 01:28
Replies: 74
Views: 31,635
Posted By Skywagon1915

Mayday

I wonder how much time he had after clearing the cloud referred to ? But I would expect they were both flying and talking on the radio at the same time. This is a flat spin right ? Has the Diamond...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Sep 2015, 21:28
Replies: 23
Views: 6,249
Posted By Skywagon1915

Cirrus at Moree

Pilot walks away from plane crash at Moree | Moree Champion (http://www.moreechampion.com.au/story/3356452/pilot-walks-away-from)-
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Mar 2015, 03:24
Replies: 19
Views: 11,893
Posted By Skywagon1915

EXO

Loved having our ex-EAS Shrike VH-EXO #3074.
I still have the EAS training notes for the type.
After I sold it, someone committed suicide in it at Thursday Isl I think it was.
It was one of the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Oct 2014, 09:18
Replies: 61
Views: 17,510
Posted By Skywagon1915

Intercept

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2014/10/22/1227098/945841-indonesian-sukhoi-fighter-jets.jpg


They are just trying out the new Fighters ... it will be a hand shake, so sorry and have a nice...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Oct 2014, 11:46
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

P2-MFX

Have found this photograph of MAF C185 P2-MFX (185-2146) at Port Moresby. It was one of the later F Models. Wonder where it is today ?

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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jan 2014, 18:26
Replies: 41
Views: 6,585
Posted By Skywagon1915

A380 picture is magnificent !

A380 picture is magnificent !
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jan 2014, 08:21
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,066,316
Posted By Skywagon1915

I recall them coming into St George between...

I recall them coming into St George between 1974-6. They were so noisy, hard to imagine someone getting on board at Cunnamulla and stopping at every west Queensland town enroute to Brisbane !
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jan 2014, 09:23
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

Life was'nt meant to be easy - MFW mishap

A photo of P2-MFW at Mendi during it's days in PNG with MAF, came across it in my chase for info on MFU. Picture of damaged MFW is from cac_sabre at Lae in the second photo.

...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jan 2014, 10:38
Replies: 179
Views: 109,619
Posted By Skywagon1915

All the clowns are not in the circus !

We just completed 1000 hours of flight training without a hitch + 980 on the prior engine, we do factory exchange at 1000 as a matter of course and the aircraft is run to SOPS on mostly training with...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Dec 2013, 01:57
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

DH RAY

This Tiger went on it's back recently. It's at Aero Enterprise in Lismore. Was waiting for insurance approval to proceed with repairs. Rest of it looks in very nice order. Hangar pic's are always...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Dec 2013, 09:47
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

MFU update

Amongst the bits and pieces, Cessna 185 MFU is taking shape. Next is running the electrical, hydraulics and rivet the floor back in place etc. Wings are ready to bolt back on. Need to start deciding...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Sep 2013, 21:57
Replies: 37
Views: 9,693
Posted By Skywagon1915

I0S7

I changed my I-5 on Saturday and suddenly my battery was flat after about 3 hours. I found that the Bluetooth was on, brightness was at full bright and the torch light was full on and stayed on. So...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Sep 2013, 20:46
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

Return to Wewak

When she's flying again, I'm planning to take her back to Wewak PNG for a visit. There will be some differences like the 3-Blade and new avionics. Interior will be modern as well, not the MAF type...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Sep 2013, 13:13
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

P2-MFU restoration update

Engine, prop and main wheels of MAF P2-MFU are back on the airframe. Starting to resemble a C185 again !
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Sep 2013, 11:29
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

Ok Om Bip Min

Tin, do you have any photo's of those airstrips ?
Dig a few out !
What was the worse that you took a C185 into ?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Sep 2013, 10:21
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

Final approach - Tekin

C185E P2-MFU on finals for one way airstrip at Tekin PNG, 5000' AMSL with no go round option. After a full days flying up there, in this type of weather and those sort of airstrips, I can only...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Aug 2013, 22:24
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

Tekin Airstrip

Located 135 nm and bearing 215 from Wewak, Tekin approx 22/04 was at 5000' AMSL and was at one stage much shorter, until an extension made life a little easier. This was one of the regular strips...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Aug 2013, 10:21
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

Tekin airstrip PNG

I imagine that trying to get 3 aircraft onto the parking area at Tekin (5000') is a tight fit. Nice profile shot of C185 MFU. All MAF 185's had full safety harness on seats 1/2 plus emergency...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Aug 2013, 00:46
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

P2-MFU being refuelled at Tekin PNG

MAF pilot Terry Burns has found some more photo's of MFU and illustrates the life these workhorses had in PNG. Photography is excellent !
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Aug 2013, 11:40
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

July 1983

Nice clear photo of P2-MFU taken by MAF pilot Terry Burn in July 1983 at Wewak. She is 12 years old at this stage !
Thanks
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th May 2013, 22:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,578
Posted By Skywagon1915

Don't rely on this forum or other peoples...

Don't rely on this forum or other peoples experience etc, get your specialist Doctor to speak directly to CASA Medical to determine your present or future position. It is all about you. Good luck and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th May 2013, 21:16
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

cacsabre, great 180/185 pictures, I did not...

cacsabre, great 180/185 pictures, I did not realise that there was a few of them on floats, in particular the MAF aircraft. Anymore available from up there ?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Apr 2013, 21:14
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

And a great source for my thesis. What are...

And a great source for my thesis.

What are you studying, sounds interesting ?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Apr 2013, 22:12
Replies: 468
Views: 185,502
Posted By Skywagon1915

Received this photo of MFU flying over the PNG...

Received this photo of MFU flying over the PNG Lowlands. The Australian prefix suggests that it was taken between 1972 and May 1974 when it changed to the local P2 rego. Lot's of detail available in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Apr 2013, 23:56
Replies: 98
Views: 35,859
Posted By Skywagon1915

I recall that line following a CFIT loss of an...

I recall that line following a CFIT loss of an aircraft (Cherokee ?) in poor Wx west of Scone late afternoon and when the accident site was found soon after, it was CAVOK. Female pax died and pilot...
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