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Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2010, 00:31
Replies: 154
Views: 19,306
Posted By 1946

1946: The year I was borne forth to this mortal...

1946: The year I was borne forth to this mortal coil, and also the age of the Auster J1 Autocrat that I own.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2010, 03:12
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By 1946

Welcome to OZ

When you get to OZ check in at Redcliffe and go and see Pat Harrington. He is the local Auster officanadio and I am sure will give you some good advice on local aviation. Another good place is the...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2008, 00:14
Replies: 12
Views: 1,267
Posted By 1946

As a long time stutter-er as in about 60 years, I...

As a long time stutter-er as in about 60 years, I have had a PPL since 1972. I have tried many and varied ways to rid myself of the impediment, although nowhere as bad it is still there, particulary...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Aug 2008, 01:13
Replies: 27
Views: 3,102
Posted By 1946

Sea Bands.

I have / had a deal of problems with acceptence of turbulence. I got to a stage where I could not or would not fly solo, although I have a ppl and been flying since 1973.It got so bad I was scared to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Mar 2008, 01:05
Replies: 19
Views: 2,025
Posted By 1946

If the airlines are charging fuel surcharges why...

If the airlines are charging fuel surcharges why are they running on emty. Monday overheard 'Monstar Flight 701 Melbourne to Hobart ask for a direct diversion to Launceston re weather at Hobart...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Sep 2007, 22:58
Replies: 33
Views: 3,918
Posted By 1946

Asic Card

Just rang Aviation ID to get their postal address, and found their prices have been forced up by our @#$%^ goverment because of a $40:00 surcharge as of Monday this week. Prices are now CASA $195:00...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Sep 2007, 05:20
Replies: 33
Views: 3,918
Posted By 1946

Renewing asic

Walrus, who and where are the options, and any idea's in the cost differences, rather than going through the 'dept.' and perhapps loosing both time on the card and also a fair amount of money.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Sep 2007, 01:33
Replies: 33
Views: 3,918
Posted By 1946

Short Changed

The year we were all suposed to have 'the card' I applied in May of that year, and received it very late December that same year, BUT, it was dated October as the renewal time. It is now due next...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2007, 00:53
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By 1946

shortest/longest day.

I am doing nout as it is the shortest day down here: 07:45 sunrise 16:30 sunset.
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2007, 00:42
Replies: 15
Views: 4,921
Posted By 1946

We have an attachment fitted to our ride on lawn...

We have an attachment fitted to our ride on lawn mower for moveing aircraft.It has a shock loading handel which attaches to the mower and aircraft. Works a treat.
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2007, 01:43
Replies: 69
Views: 13,244
Posted By 1946

One good turn

Gorilla, was that not an old dog joke, why dose a dog turn round twice when they lay down, because one good turn deserves another!!!!!!
Hat--wellies--exit stage left.:D
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2006, 23:16
Replies: 27
Views: 5,170
Posted By 1946

Cirrus Power rateing.

The little 'Blue Book" or owners manual has a statement similar to : Maximum revs is 2600rpm for five min. which is the 100hp rateing. Normal cruise is around the 2100rpm and will give approxmatly...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2006, 22:55
Replies: 10
Views: 3,578
Posted By 1946

Two stroke additive

Low and Slow, I certainly agree with you on the two stroke oil as a replacement for uppercylinder lube. In fact I think it is a better alternative as the two stroke is designed to MIX with the oil...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Aug 2006, 03:26
Replies: 27
Views: 5,170
Posted By 1946

Amos Keeto I am in the land down under. The Reg...

Amos Keeto I am in the land down under.
The Reg on the Aircraft is VH-AIK (ex G-AIGL exported in 1952) and is kept at Cambridge airport, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2006, 05:47
Replies: 27
Views: 5,170
Posted By 1946

Thanks

Thanks for all the replies, and the great hints on keeping the old girl strait on take off. A Maul driver at the 'Club' is giving me a hand and has advised, as perprune replies, taxi strait, advance...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Aug 2006, 03:04
Replies: 54
Views: 4,189
Posted By 1946

tele-movies

For a couple of tele movies-
Peice of Cake, magnificent lot of spitfires and battle scenes
Half a world away, 1930's Mac Robinson Londen -Melbourne air race.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2006, 00:35
Replies: 27
Views: 5,170
Posted By 1946

Flying the Auster.

There seems to be a trend of "Flying the ----" so why not have one on the gentlemans aerial carriage--drum roll--fanfair the venerable "AUSTER".
Being a recent owner and refurbisher of this...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2006, 00:16
Replies: 10
Views: 3,578
Posted By 1946

Anti-friction

I have read a lot of stats on Microlon, and yes they are very impressive, and the product was/is not all that cheap. One of the readings on the product, quoted, (may be an urban myth) an owner of a...
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2006, 02:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,858
Posted By 1946

Anti-Friction

I have been running a well known brand of Anti-Friction in my oil, ie two bottles (600ml), to a full oil tank, and adding extra when needed. The effect is a cooler engine, smoother running, and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Apr 2006, 06:25
Replies: 3
Views: 707
Posted By 1946

Anzac Spirit

Have just attended the local ANZAC parade and watched a magnificant fly past of several of our local Aero Club members (7) in their own and aero club aircraft.Following lunch, I went to the Aero Club...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2005, 03:20
Replies: 11
Views: 1,757
Posted By 1946

Device

Simple home made device, Headphone socket (line type-not pannel) wired to standard phone plug, ie an extension cord device- wire a stereo /mono phono plug, to suite your secondary device, direct...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jul 2005, 00:46
Replies: 14
Views: 1,462
Posted By 1946

Brisbane museum

Was in Brisbane a couple of weeks ago, and visited the Museum on South Bank. Couple of aircraft (flying flea, Avro Avian, Beech twin) suspended from the ceiling, some floor based exibits, and a few...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Oct 2004, 01:43
Replies: 59
Views: 6,995
Posted By 1946

Fying Historic Aircraft--notes

Is there any chance the notes, by the kind permission of the speaker-of course, be posted so us poor colonials, and any others who could not get to the venue, be able to read the proceedings of the...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2004, 02:48
Replies: 50
Views: 8,660
Posted By 1946

wizz wheel

A while ago I was given a WWII type wiz wheel. Basics are a bakerlite base that straps to your leg, elastic clips and band, what looks like a stainless steel top, maybe alloy, with all the components...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Aug 2004, 01:11
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By 1946

Shuttleworth Thread.

As sicon says ;"please sir---". I for one cannot see enough of these aircraft. People in the northern end of the world do not know how lucky you are to be able to have the opportunity to go and see...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2004, 23:18
Replies: 12
Views: 1,542
Posted By 1946

Display Flying

Thank you all

My greatest thanks to all of the pruners who replied to my enquirie. All of the advice which has been given is most appreciated. I will certainly take it 'on board'. I am about to...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2004, 22:51
Replies: 12
Views: 1,542
Posted By 1946

Display Flying

QNH 1013

You can go to the top of the class. I am from godzone and downunder, in fact, the bit that has dropped off the bottom, (TAS). Thank you all for the words of advice, and what I am looking...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2004, 04:52
Replies: 12
Views: 1,542
Posted By 1946

Display flying.

To all the display pilots out there a question: Some details on the best way to work up a small display for an open day, using an Auster. Best method of display, angles of flight, manouvers, and any...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jul 2004, 23:32
Replies: 16
Views: 1,933
Posted By 1946

John Magee : Pilot Poet

Cringe:
Yes a good read indeed. If my memory serves me correctly he said of his famous poem 'High Flight' "I started it at 33,000 feet and finished it just after landing".
John Magee:Pilot Poet,...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2004, 22:42
Replies: 78
Views: 12,757
Posted By 1946

This is another fine mess you have got me into...

This is another fine mess you have got me into ollie:suspect:
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2004, 22:42
Replies: 19
Views: 2,567
Posted By 1946

This is another fine mess you have got me into...

This is another fine mess you have got me into ollie:suspect:
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2004, 00:16
Replies: 15
Views: 1,526
Posted By 1946

fence sive

Had a bad day last Sunday, few circuits, first for the month, the first three good/passable, day was blustery with ever swinging wind direction, fourth circuit-too high on final-too much airspeed-and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th May 2004, 23:37
Replies: 13
Views: 2,582
Posted By 1946

Shagbat photo

Photo as promised
Hopefuly this will work---

.http://www.helicopterservice.com.au/photos/pprune/Shagbat.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th May 2004, 01:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,582
Posted By 1946

Shagbat

I have a B&W photo of VH-ALB in Darwin, I assume on its way to the Air Race in the 60's, siting next to a PBY-5A-I think. All I need is some help to post it -Please? PM me. It is on a floppy and is...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2004, 00:24
Replies: 115
Views: 10,534
Posted By 1946

Sorry if my surgestion of car stickers has caused...

Sorry if my surgestion of car stickers has caused any body any bother. I may dare to add that if stickers are required, and there seems to be a good market for them, that they ONLY be supplied when...
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