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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2009, 11:07
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

high 6

Most certainly looks like him! I suggested that he confirm or deny.

What about your identification Chuck?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Aug 2009, 11:04
Replies: 337
Views: 108,651
Posted By Sharpie

Pig.

I arrived at Patair a few yeasrs after the disappearance and never heard any mention of an engine fire.

I'll chase up with some of the crew around at the time to see what comments we may get.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Aug 2009, 22:44
Replies: 337
Views: 108,651
Posted By Sharpie

Chimbu Chuckles

I tend to agree about wartime spot heights. Many years in the ols SPAC clubhouse was a wartime chart covering Pom - Oro Bay.

One intersting thing on the chart was the incorrect spot heights along...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Aug 2009, 01:53
Replies: 337
Views: 108,651
Posted By Sharpie

Roll of Honour

There are some errors in the list that I tried to limit to commercial civil aircraft fatal accidents, excluding RAAF Kudgeru prang. Since leaving PNG, I have had some difficulty in keeping abreast...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Aug 2009, 01:47
Replies: 337
Views: 108,651
Posted By Sharpie

Some PNG Fatal Accidents Over The Years

YEAR
PILOT
AIRCRAFT
LOCATION
FLT PHASE
1931 May Les Trist Junkers W34 VH-UNR Nr Wampit Gap Cru
1932 Dec F. Drayton DH60 Gypsy Moth -UMJ Wau T/o
1935 Sep C....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Aug 2009, 07:27
Replies: 337
Views: 108,651
Posted By Sharpie

Captain Nomad.

YOU CAN NOT KEEP A GOOD REPORTER DOWN.

Ian Leslie was killed in P2 - IDL December 2004. (forgot the date)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2009, 05:08
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

Tinpis + Biggsie.

Got me on that one. Te aztec was reputed to have full wing tanks plus a couple of 44's in the cabin, sufficient fuel for a long haul.

I think that we will have to wait for Biggsie to come clean...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2009, 09:59
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

Tinpis #2109

Tinpis,

The aircraft was a Piper Colt VH-ROC owned and flown by Inspector John Collett, a good copper transfering over to New Britain from Mount Hagen with wife and dog onboard. August 1970.

...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2009, 09:40
Replies: 337
Views: 108,651
Posted By Sharpie

Wothe #73

Wothe,
Not really correct I believe but if Chuck remembers, the aircraft was on short finals to a one-way strip with no go-around facilities, when a group of villagers arrived in the middle of the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2009, 00:18
Replies: 337
Views: 108,651
Posted By Sharpie

notmy150/obie

NMC150: APNG home page states that both pilots have some 5 years experience on DHC6 aircraft, so I'd guess they had accumulated around 3,000 hours on type. Not an inconsiderable amount in such a...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Aug 2009, 10:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,687
Posted By Sharpie

Hmmmmn, I wonder if I should contact Sir James?...

Hmmmmn, I wonder if I should contact Sir James? May be a little late. Is he still around?:ouch:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Aug 2009, 14:53
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

Tom Peninsa

I had a lot of time for Tom as we flew together a lot in the early days of his career. In fact we went to Acupulco 1975 when the dreaded pangapas joined IFALPA.

Funny as a fight as the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jul 2009, 10:02
Replies: 111
Views: 22,131
Posted By Sharpie

Any truth in the rumour that one mainplane was...

Any truth in the rumour that one mainplane was found some distance away from main wreckage?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Jul 2009, 03:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
Posted By Sharpie

transiting Bangkok

Have a search of recent Bangkok Post news about a scam within the Duty Free area where passengers have been charged for theft and locked up after unable to pay a 'fine'.

It is recommemded that you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jul 2009, 03:23
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

High 6

Better contact Bill Moore as I thought he had 2010 set in the sights for the next PX 'Do". As so many ex Talair guys continued on to PX careers, a combined reunion could be easily done!:ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jun 2009, 13:04
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

Gobi.

Thank you Gobi. Done.

As you can see, I was not the author but the messenger, but again no excuse for not proof reading and removing sensitive information.

:ouch:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jun 2009, 02:24
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

Sir James 'Jabba' Jacobi

Apinun olgeta, for those in PNG who will not be able to pay their last respects to the good Doctor this Monday in Brisbane, a Memorial Service has been arranged at Boroko 3pm July 15. I shall keep...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jun 2009, 12:59
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

Jabba.

Yes Torres, Many no doubt and I sadly will not be at the wake. I believe that tomorrow's Australian may well run an article as will PNG Post Courier.

Farewll Jim and thanks for the near 60...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jun 2009, 01:04
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

VALE Sir James 'Jabba' Jacobi.

Sadly but inevitably Dr Jim lost the battle with his cancer demons at 11pm last night. He collapsed at home mid afternoon and was taken to hospital. He was stabilized and was able to return home as...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jun 2009, 09:25
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

Sir James "Jabba" Update

Apinun olgeta, I don't want to be the bearer of bad news but I did tell everyone I would keep you informed. Dr Jim's days are now numbered, sadly in the singular. He has not been eating normally for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jun 2009, 06:34
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

Smithy

If he is the same Smithy whom I flew with in Pixie, sadly he was killed quite a few years ago night landing a RFDS Kingair down Qld way.
RIP.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2009, 01:28
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

Dr Sir James "Jabba" Jacobi. Up-date.

Hi everyone,
Just received an up-date on Sir Jim that you may be interested in. If you wish to send a message for old times, Robbo will pass it on for you.
Regards, Peter Sharpe. :ok:


Morning...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jun 2009, 05:48
Replies: 172
Views: 72,063
Posted By Sharpie

Paul SC.

Hello Paul,

And where is th bigger brother Deano? I have not seen him for yonks, since the 'Optics' funeral in Brisso years ago.
Forum: Questions
6th Jun 2009, 04:59
Replies: 5
Views: 5,449
Posted By Sharpie

The difference in price is equal to the operating...

The difference in price is equal to the operating cost of the aircraft fuel/seat or fuel/pound. Does not a 76 consume some $5000/hr of fuel?

You got me on the above. I thought ACMI, excluded...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jun 2009, 13:35
Replies: 52
Views: 52,372
Posted By Sharpie

Can the report be posted on "South Asia and Far...

Can the report be posted on "South Asia and Far East". A few of us search there for 1-2-go and udom.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jun 2009, 10:50
Replies: 412
Views: 125,601
Posted By Sharpie

celco

I do not know, But Saigon should.

I think that you may find that when the deal was done with zg, qf were rather busy and could not spare an aircraft. Just a thought.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jun 2009, 05:05
Replies: 412
Views: 125,601
Posted By Sharpie

Air Macau vs QF 767.

Is not QF a code-share partner with PX. Why give $$$$'s to ZG when QF may have a few 76's available?

Just a thought.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jun 2009, 13:58
Replies: 412
Views: 125,601
Posted By Sharpie

Hi6

Minosave masta lon buk! For all the horiffic stories before the audit, silence prevails.

But I hear that the the three-holer Chieftan has been put on the back-burner for a wee while to allow heat...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th May 2009, 06:27
Replies: 75
Views: 28,981
Posted By Sharpie

VH-CMY

Was that aircraft owned/operated by Ansett-MAL in TPNG way back in the 1960's?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th May 2009, 01:16
Replies: 412
Views: 125,601
Posted By Sharpie

Air Niugini

From today's Post Courier Drum 6 May 2009.

AIR NIUGINI NOT ALWAYS TO BLAME.

Sharing, caring
THANKS Qantas. Folk were quick to jump on Air Niugini for the delays to Oz flights on Monday but...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th May 2009, 09:56
Replies: 412
Views: 125,601
Posted By Sharpie

sid

......and while you are at it Syd, can you find the icao report that fell off the truck!

Thanks.:ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st May 2009, 13:07
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

Ron Whale

I believe that Ron passed away years ago after leaving px. (any more definate info out there?)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Apr 2009, 13:56
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

Ejamicashun

Sorry Wiz,

Left school very yung and never ernt enuff to bye a gud dictionwatchamacalit! I do tri wikipedia now and then but somtimes with onefinger tiping i hits the rong keyes.

Sori tu mas....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Apr 2009, 01:50
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,064,215
Posted By Sharpie

Jim Jobe

Ha! new gps batteries required James.

Brother Doug of Mendi Motors, Waghi Valley Transport, advised this am that a outer mainplane removed from VH-MAE after the Wapenamunda prang, was transported...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
27th Apr 2009, 11:56
Replies: 29
Views: 7,504
Posted By Sharpie

Smile DC3

Was it a real DC3 or a C47.
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