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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Dec 2013, 22:23
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Stretching my memory back to the groundschool I...

Stretching my memory back to the groundschool I think it was an 'alternate' (selectable) pitot in case of blockage of one of the others.....

One more painting...
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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Dec 2013, 19:23
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Thanks Dora-9....I used to fly the TAA...

Thanks Dora-9....I used to fly the TAA (Australian Airlines) DC9 and in the ground school we did hear stories of the mystical 3rd pitot tube,which went the same way as the DC9 flight engineers....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Dec 2013, 08:32
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

My painting.... ...

My painting....

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a401/alan_spears/AnsettDC9taxijpeg_zpsa071ab94.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/alan_spears/media/AnsettDC9taxijpeg_zpsa071ab94.jpg.html)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Sep 2012, 05:29
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Thanks A. Le Rhone....that was good. Certainly an...

Thanks A. Le Rhone....that was good. Certainly an elegant way of travel back then when pax got dressed up to fly.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th May 2012, 08:50
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

WOW Al E. Vator,great history there. Ah,excuse...

WOW Al E. Vator,great history there. Ah,excuse me. I think I have something in my eye.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Apr 2009, 22:01
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

April 13.

Fellow DC9 lovers,today is April 13. Today is exactly 42 years ago that VH-CZB & VH-TJJ arrived in Australia. In 1967 Harold Holt was PM,decimal currency was only just over 1 year in operation,man...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Apr 2009, 22:55
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

A loud DC9? No. They were the "whispering T-Jets"...

A loud DC9? No. They were the "whispering T-Jets" according to the ads of the 60s. The only time they were whispering is when they were stopped overnight. Even the apu was a little screamer.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Mar 2009, 21:18
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Thanks,James IVth,now you've got us all...

Thanks,James IVth,now you've got us all intrigued. Where is the local airfield,in Aus? Any markings or rego? Your description of the DC9 noise is spot on.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Mar 2009, 09:41
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

From Trans-Air magazine June 1970

http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss350/aye_ess/CadetsGraduate.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Mar 2009, 11:26
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

And the poor younger guys on reserve,would wait...

And the poor younger guys on reserve,would wait weeks for a tiny morsel of flying to come his way. Often with a Captain who also was on permanent reserve & who had a sim ride coming up,so he wanted...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Mar 2009, 22:19
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Wish I was. Who remembers the funny little plumb...

Wish I was. Who remembers the funny little plumb bob in the nose wheel well so we could see the adjustments to be made if the a/c wasn't level when doing a manual weight & balance chart. I suppose no...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Mar 2009, 21:52
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Flysaucer, many of the TAA (the Friendly way)...

Flysaucer, many of the TAA (the Friendly way) crews would encourage the Flight attendents to let pax come up the front for a look. Many were allowed to turn the autopilot heading knob & were amazed...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Mar 2009, 20:29
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

ANSETTAA. As pax boarded,they could be asked if...

ANSETTAA. As pax boarded,they could be asked if they want to sit where 'we're with you all the way' section or 'the friendly way' section.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Mar 2009, 20:08
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Imagine a DC9 on the airshow circuit. It could be...

Imagine a DC9 on the airshow circuit. It could be painted on one side red & white Ansett,the other blue & white TAA. There would still be stacks of endorsed pilots around to donate time to fly it. Ex...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Mar 2009, 01:56
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Indeed,they were low. The 737 needed the extra...

Indeed,they were low. The 737 needed the extra height to accomodate the engines. The DC9 with the engines mounted high at the rear had a lower fuselage,which allowed the bag snatchers to load &...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Mar 2009, 04:51
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

If I had to choose the least favoured job for the...

If I had to choose the least favoured job for the FO,it would have to be the internal tail inspection. For those dear readers who are not familiar with DC9 ops; on the first flight of the day,the FO...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Mar 2009, 20:53
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Sorry folks,not strictly DC9 stuff,but Animalclub...

Sorry folks,not strictly DC9 stuff,but Animalclub is awaiting a reply. The only other hijacking that comes to mind is the TAA Electra VH-TLB, SY-BN,19/7/1960. The hijack was reported as the first in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Feb 2009, 20:55
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

However,Sixierelic,yes we TAA (the friendly way)...

However,Sixierelic,yes we TAA (the friendly way) blokes did have the magic electric board. Had forgotten about it. Quite clever really. I guess it ended it's life at the dump as land fill....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Feb 2009, 09:00
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Yes,772,I know of the stumpy DC9,but of interest...

Yes,772,I know of the stumpy DC9,but of interest is the fact that the 'competition' airlines advertise their new aircraft in the same magazine in the same month. Can't see why the travelling public...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Feb 2009, 09:16
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss350/aye_ess/A...

http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss350/aye_ess/AnsettDC9.jpghttp://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss350/aye_ess/TaaDc9.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Feb 2009, 23:00
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Thanks Givelda,they are classic memories,good...

Thanks Givelda,they are classic memories,good work. Al E. Vator,nice piccy....beats me how you got all the lights displayed at once without seeing the test switch being used. Would make a great...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Feb 2009, 20:52
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

F27 VH-TQQ damaged/written off at Amberley June...

F27 VH-TQQ damaged/written off at Amberley June 1982. Training,single engine landing.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2009, 10:22
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

And this is just for the Diesel 9. Maybe others...

And this is just for the Diesel 9. Maybe others who loved the other aircraft types could start different threads.....the F27 lovers could have "Fokker tails;the end of a beautiful...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Feb 2009, 10:18
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Yes,Sixtiesrelic,I would feel sick. Maybe we...

Yes,Sixtiesrelic,I would feel sick. Maybe we should get a group together and visit the old sim. Wonder would we place flowers on it or stand around it & do a group urination on it.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Feb 2009, 08:22
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Chimbu,I found the DC9 simulator! It's at the...

Chimbu,I found the DC9 simulator! It's at the Moorabin Air Museum. Check it out http://www.aarg.com.au/ipix_images/VirtualTour9.htm
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Feb 2009, 20:03
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Yes Teresa Green the DC9 aircraft did have a nice...

Yes Teresa Green the DC9 aircraft did have a nice homely smell as soon as you entered the front door. A mix of aeroplane airfreshener,F/A perfume & freshly brewed coffee. Enter the flightdeck,close...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Feb 2009, 23:26
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

That old DC9 sim must have trained thousands of...

That old DC9 sim must have trained thousands of pilots over the years. The smell as one entered the black,evil hole was of sweat & fear.On the FO's side where the control column entered the floor,the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Feb 2009, 07:42
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Great memories Givelda,thanks. Instead of getting...

Great memories Givelda,thanks. Instead of getting all these amazing stories & photos put into a book,let's use this thread as an Electronic Book. That way everyone can keep adding stories & photos...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Feb 2009, 07:14
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Thanks Chimbu,great photos. Where was the DC9...

Thanks Chimbu,great photos. Where was the DC9 parked & what date....judging how shiney it was it must have been recently painted in it's last colours.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Feb 2009, 02:03
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

A regret I have from my time with Australian...

A regret I have from my time with Australian Airlines on the DC9,was that I didn't take many photos. So,seeing we're all getting along real well,how about all you Ppruners spend the rest of today...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Feb 2009, 05:42
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

My logbook has an entry that I crewed DC9 VH-TJR...

My logbook has an entry that I crewed DC9 VH-TJR BN-TL-CS-GV-DN on 19 Jan 1987. We overnighted DN then deadheaded home to BN the next day,so I don't know where the 9 continued on to. Gove was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Feb 2009, 08:48
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Excellent idea about a book. Any author...

Excellent idea about a book. Any author interested would have an endless supply of fascinating stories &,no doubt,hundreds of photos. All the contributers have the time & enthusiasm to recall the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jan 2009, 20:18
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

Apparently the cameraman was equipped with...

Apparently the cameraman was equipped with standard TAA issue goggles but his biggest challenge was changing film whilst hurtling past the Gold Coast at 300kts!!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jan 2009, 01:34
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

All very true,but I guess when many of us were...

All very true,but I guess when many of us were flying in the 70s,there were the older generation of pilots who missed the happy,carefree days of the 50s. I suppose that's called 'progress'. There are...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jan 2009, 05:48
Replies: 745
Views: 244,007
Posted By Aye Ess

What an idiot,I am. Of course. I'll crawl back in...

What an idiot,I am. Of course. I'll crawl back in my box now.
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