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19th Jul 2018, 07:03
Replies: 54
Views: 14,515
Posted By bushpig

The idea might be good but the chances of it...

The idea might be good but the chances of it being hacked are 100% in my opinion.
I received an email from Airservices Australia two days ago stating:
'Airservices Australia takes your privacy very...
8th Nov 2017, 03:38
Replies: 18
Views: 4,659
Posted By bushpig

Thanks for that. Have read some of it sso far and...

Thanks for that. Have read some of it sso far and its really interesting and nicely written.
20th Jun 2017, 01:43
Replies: 14
Views: 9,234
Posted By bushpig

RAA might have taken the place of some flying...

RAA might have taken the place of some flying schools and perhaps aero clubs but many places embrace both. Probably not a bad idea. Learning on something small and 'floaty' and perhaps a taildragger...
19th Jun 2017, 01:26
Replies: 14
Views: 9,234
Posted By bushpig

GA in Australia - Is it over?

Just an honest question. It seems to me that thriving hubs of healthy GA activity such as Cairns and Darwin are no longer. For example Cairns in the 80's and 90's and earlier supported quite a few...
10th Jan 2017, 00:58
Replies: 40
Views: 13,519
Posted By bushpig

Ex FSO Griffo's story reminds me of several...

Ex FSO Griffo's story reminds me of several flights made on different occasions for mate's 'bucks nights" We'd fly up from Canberra, (usually in a C182) park in the lighty parking area at Mascot,...
6th Oct 2016, 05:23
Replies: 47
Views: 7,757
Posted By bushpig

I am quite happy that I started out way before...

I am quite happy that I started out way before GPS, Ozrunways and all that. I am quite happy to use a WAC chart, compass and watch for VFR as although maybe a bit rusty at it I flew for many years...
17th May 2015, 23:45
Replies: 30
Views: 6,512
Posted By bushpig

Unfortunately this started back in the 80's but...

Unfortunately this started back in the 80's but was no where near as bad then. I know a cattle station manager who did almost all his business in the Cairns area until fees started going up. He moved...
11th Jul 2014, 00:22
Replies: 15
Views: 6,583
Posted By bushpig

A very decent and humble bloke. I didn't have the...

A very decent and humble bloke. I didn't have the pleasure of flying with him but had several long conversations over a coffee or two, which I always tried to do when back down on the coast. A few...
7th Mar 2014, 20:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,360
Posted By bushpig

Yes, knew him but wasn't recruited by him. A long...

Yes, knew him but wasn't recruited by him. A long time ago but remembered him (as you said) as a real gentleman with a very pleasant nature. I wouldn't have thought he ended up in Gunning, close to...
9th Jan 2014, 08:22
Replies: 3
Views: 4,475
Posted By bushpig

Very sad to hear. I went to school with him. He...

Very sad to hear. I went to school with him. He was a decent, popular and generally nice bloke.
25th Aug 2013, 10:14
Replies: 17
Views: 5,045
Posted By bushpig

pokeydokey I don't think anyone is missing your...

pokeydokey I don't think anyone is missing your emphatic point that there is a fairly small flying training organisation in Canberra. The point is: there is a lot less than what there was even way...
22nd Aug 2013, 00:44
Replies: 17
Views: 5,045
Posted By bushpig

The words behind what you say are the real...

The words behind what you say are the real essence here though. In the past Canberra had a thriving and active G.A. scene including testing and training as well as socially etc etc. Alas, that is no...
5th Jun 2013, 02:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,754
Posted By bushpig

The bugs aren't much to worry about up there....

The bugs aren't much to worry about up there. Probably not so bad as many other places I've lived. Buggered if I'd be smearing vicks vapour rub around or listerine. That sounds like bullsh1t to me. I...
3rd Feb 2013, 23:14
Replies: 30
Views: 9,486
Posted By bushpig

Back to the original query. Have a talk to Graeme...

Back to the original query. Have a talk to Graeme and or Sheldon at Moruya if it is not to far away for you. Top people, great environment. Prices good last time I checked. Google the aeroclub....
16th Dec 2012, 02:10
Replies: 12
Views: 2,185
Posted By bushpig

Plenty of critical responses here. I'm not...

Plenty of critical responses here. I'm not throwing my two bobs worth in either way. Just wondering what the panel(s) of experts think the "real" reason is for the paring back of ice fronts, in polar...
12th Oct 2012, 07:20
Replies: 29
Views: 7,847
Posted By bushpig

The Corby Starlet had a VDub engine as well as...

The Corby Starlet had a VDub engine as well as Jodels. I flew a single seat Jodel a few times in the 70's with a VW engine and it was good fun. There were two blokes in Canberra who built more than...
14th Jun 2012, 21:48
Replies: 23
Views: 4,206
Posted By bushpig

HaHaHaHa!! That's hilarious!! Unfortunately so...

HaHaHaHa!! That's hilarious!! Unfortunately so true.
3rd Jun 2012, 05:49
Replies: 43
Views: 15,238
Posted By bushpig

Moruya. Great bit of coastline. Good atmosphere...

Moruya. Great bit of coastline. Good atmosphere around the airport. I believe an airpark is in the Eurobodalla Shire Council's projected plans. The area has a lot going for it. I don't have any...
1st May 2012, 01:39
Replies: 33
Views: 7,013
Posted By bushpig

"Many a cattle baron have suffered the same...

"Many a cattle baron have suffered the same unfortunate fate."
Well I don't know to many and have quite a few years in the industry and mostly remote area flying.
As others have said, I have found...
23rd Apr 2012, 01:04
Replies: 18
Views: 3,859
Posted By bushpig

Longreach is a terrific place. Arguably the best...

Longreach is a terrific place. Arguably the best bakery and snack/coffee shop in Western Qld on the main street. The Stockmans Hall of fame is really worth several looks not just one. Many other...
13th Mar 2012, 11:42
Replies: 18
Views: 6,858
Posted By bushpig

I towed gliders at Currandooley years ago, and I...

I towed gliders at Currandooley years ago, and I mean years ago. I was towing with an Auster. I don't remember the strip length but it was certainly OK for a Super Cub. The owners had an early (even...
3rd Feb 2012, 03:35
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,359,737
Posted By bushpig

Drier days in the West not to long ago. ...

Drier days in the West not to long ago.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426554_3239230547766_1476853360_3055197_572342317_n.jpg
25th Jan 2012, 09:01
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,359,737
Posted By bushpig

Pretty little white thing is an RV8. It also...

Pretty little white thing is an RV8. It also seems to go like stink. While chasing the Spitfire replica at one point I think we were at about 170 IAS at about 3000 ft. From memory I was told we were...
25th Jan 2012, 02:47
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,359,737
Posted By bushpig

Yeah it goes like buggery to. Taken from this. ...

Yeah it goes like buggery to. Taken from this.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/388534_2890156061122_1476853360_2915682_135927092_n.jpg
24th Jan 2012, 10:24
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,359,737
Posted By bushpig

Not to hard to see where this was taken. ...

Not to hard to see where this was taken.


http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/400346_2889551526009_1476853360_2915457_54411335_n.jpg
11th Jan 2012, 08:21
Replies: 148
Views: 63,373
Posted By bushpig

Just a bit of background info and after all the...

Just a bit of background info and after all the years my facts may be a bit out. As I remember it the first comms or at least some of the first out of Darwin may have been from the RAAF control tower...
22nd Nov 2011, 04:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,532
Posted By bushpig

Couldn't agree more Typhoon650. I have had super...

Couldn't agree more Typhoon650. I have had super not paid, promises made (to be later disregarded) raised eyebrows when asking simple questions about salary and conditions at interview etc etc. It is...
3rd Apr 2011, 00:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,805
Posted By bushpig

The answers to flying questions there don't...

The answers to flying questions there don't appear to helpful. I haven't flown around there for years but did quite some years ago, but would think flying in a twin IFR would invite potential...
26th Mar 2011, 01:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,215
Posted By bushpig

Have a look at the Northern Territory as well ie...

Have a look at the Northern Territory as well ie Kakadu, also anything in the North Queensland area (Cairns as a stepping off point) including the Torres Strait. I have known of people employed in...
1st Mar 2011, 09:20
Replies: 3
Views: 990
Posted By bushpig

Check you messages

Check you messages
28th Nov 2010, 23:34
Replies: 27
Views: 7,212
Posted By bushpig

I have known of fumes to have entered the cabin...

I have known of fumes to have entered the cabin of a King Air to the extent that the aircraft had to be depressurised and landed at "nearest suitable" etc. If that contamination were happening to a...
27th Nov 2010, 23:59
Replies: 27
Views: 7,212
Posted By bushpig

I've long thought this to be a problem but had...

I've long thought this to be a problem but had not yet seen it identified as it is with this article/web page. I would say that this problem has a good chance of being very relevant, to quite an...
24th Oct 2010, 23:44
Replies: 74
Views: 35,989
Posted By bushpig

Just a point of interest. A three foot alligator...

Just a point of interest. A three foot alligator or croc is very hard to hold even when you hold them the right way. I have held both. There is a way to hold/handle them and you try to keep them calm...
13th Jan 2010, 07:37
Replies: 323
Views: 86,387
Posted By bushpig

My David Clarkes are H3330's and about 25 yrs...

My David Clarkes are H3330's and about 25 yrs old, never serviced that I can remember, still with original cables (albeit with a few bits of the outer stuff missing), used on everything from mail...
17th Jun 2009, 00:23
Replies: 13
Views: 2,214
Posted By bushpig

Goodonya Mate!!! Just in case you're...

Goodonya Mate!!! Just in case you're interested???...I believe Graham White...very experienced instructor based South Coast NSW has or is training some blokes at Temora who may be in your situation...
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