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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2019, 07:05
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Peter Tyers, a good guy.

Peter Tyers, a good guy.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jul 2019, 22:11
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Ansett had some very strict rules about...

Ansett had some very strict rules about identifying/shutting down engines, this accident was often quoted as an example of "how not to do it".

See...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jul 2019, 06:42
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Err, intended as an "in" joke for Emeritus. I...

Err, intended as an "in" joke for Emeritus. I believe that you're quoting from the normally very good and accurate Aussie Airliners website, but I don't believe the captain was the gent named. It was...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jul 2019, 19:50
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

And we both remember who it was, don't we?

And we both remember who it was, don't we?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Oct 2017, 18:55
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Acrosport II - I know him! He (it is a male, btw)...

Acrosport II - I know him! He (it is a male, btw) regularly comes into my hangar for a hand-out.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Apr 2016, 02:07
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Some rather lovely photos from Mark Smith, taken...

Some rather lovely photos from Mark Smith, taken during the recent Antique Aeroplane Association event at Echuca:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/Blithering/unspecified2_zpsa4q5lbeh.jpg...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Apr 2016, 19:05
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Gerry: Not to nit-pick (well not much...

Gerry:

Not to nit-pick (well not much anyway), it's a DH 89 Dragon Rapide and not a DH 84 Dragon.

Regarding the Stinson, it's a superb restoration and could be yours for $65000.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Apr 2016, 22:30
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

..and just be grateful I didn't bore you all...

..and just be grateful I didn't bore you all witless with lots of Chipmunk photos!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Apr 2016, 22:08
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

More from Echuca

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/Blithering/P1010722_zpsm6brevlr.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Blithering/media/P1010722_zpsm6brevlr.jpg.html)
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Apr 2016, 22:05
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Antique Aircraft Assoc Fly-in at Echuca

A fabulous event, with 170 aircraft attending. This year cerebrated the Chipmunk's 70th year (and there were 15 present).

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/Blithering/P1010691_zpshgm5pztx.jpg...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Sep 2015, 22:13
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

I feel ill....

I feel ill....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Aug 2015, 23:45
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

By George: B****y Manila! Next some I...

By George:

B****y Manila!

Next some I see you let me tell you the tale of taking President Ramos and his party of hangers-on (sawn-off shotguns and all) into Manila - as a fellow connoisseur of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Aug 2015, 19:50
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

By George (mate): It can't possibly be...

By George (mate):

It can't possibly be Manila - where's the "expect the unexpected" banner?

Cheers!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th May 2015, 20:07
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

...better known as a Whitney Boomerang,

...better known as a Whitney Boomerang,
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Apr 2015, 20:08
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

TTY is correct - it's a Super Aero 145. ...

TTY is correct - it's a Super Aero 145.

Maybe the 4400 ft quoted earlier is the single engined ceiling?

The owner states that it will, if cleaned up, climb away on one. Now we're talking of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Apr 2015, 00:24
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Oldies at Echuca last weekend

140 aircraft were there! Here's a few:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/Blithering/P1000764_zps6dhlkyp2.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Blithering/media/P1000764_zps6dhlkyp2.jpg.html)
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Feb 2015, 23:58
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

GB! Yes but in their case staying in close...

GB!

Yes but in their case staying in close formation multiplied their defensive weight of fire (and chances of survival) by a factor of hundreds - good motivation indeed to not "**** around the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Feb 2015, 23:22
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

"Pythons" Team

OK, presented as some light relief after the photos of the buffoon's MD-80's.

An article on the Caboolture-based Pythons Team has just appeared in the Feb/Mar issue of Australian Pilot. The shots...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Oct 2014, 19:50
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Ah, de Havilland!

Ah, de Havilland!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2014, 20:55
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Gerry - when I was thinking about the caption I...

Gerry - when I was thinking about the caption I was originally going to write something like "apart from the hulk in the background..." - then I realized that Navajos appeared in my log book, 45...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2014, 00:14
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Ah, de Havilland....

Caboolture this last Sunday, the aircraft assembled for flypasts celebrating the Redcliffe Aero Club's 45th Anniversary. Come to think of it, this photo could have been taken 45 years ago as well!
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2014, 21:01
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Ah, de Havilland!

Ah, de Havilland!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Nov 2013, 22:01
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Clinton, I've heard this sort of story...

Clinton,

I've heard this sort of story before, i.e. aircraft with two bladed props are faster than identical aircraft with three bladed props, although I have no expertise in this area. Mind you,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Nov 2013, 01:26
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Clinton, CFS = Civil Flying Services ...

Clinton,

CFS = Civil Flying Services

All four CFS Bonanzas I flew in the period 1966-1970 had three-bladed props; CFB (an S35), CFC, CFH & CFK (V35's). An oddity, since the 8 Barons (an A55,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Nov 2013, 00:21
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Forkie: As she was then: ...

Forkie:

As she was then:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/Blithering/Beech35CFKARA1167_zps68a70e6c.jpg...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Nov 2013, 22:10
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Makes me feel really old - CFK is in my logbook...

Makes me feel really old - CFK is in my logbook in 1969!

I saw her at YCAB a few years back, although the gent flying didn't appreciate the significance of the CF* rego....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Oct 2013, 22:57
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

OK, no crystal-clear azure sea nor fetching...

OK, no crystal-clear azure sea nor fetching bikini-clad maidens in sight, but here's what we did last weekend:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/Blithering/DSC_0099_419_zps3a56b002.jpg...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Oct 2013, 06:05
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

VH-UXG, spinex. A sad occasion though...

VH-UXG, spinex.

A sad occasion though...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Aug 2013, 01:06
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Hangars in the background are the give-away; Jaba...

Hangars in the background are the give-away; Jaba is correct.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th May 2013, 02:10
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Sorry Trojan, this was the only other aircraft...

Sorry Trojan, this was the only other aircraft that really took my fancy:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/Blithering/P1020899_zps5470a71d.jpg...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th May 2013, 07:08
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Pichers VH-XXX? You want pichers? Seen at...

Pichers VH-XXX? You want pichers?

Seen at the David Hack Day at Toowoomba on Sunday - a very original and immaculate (both inside and out) Beech C33. Not bad for a 1964 airframe!
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Mar 2013, 00:52
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

Wally: I think you're right about the...

Wally:

I think you're right about the domestics shifting to Melbourne (Tullamarine) in 1971. My log book shows a flight out of EN on 18th June, followed by a flight out of ML on the 20th.

Love...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Mar 2013, 20:08
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,248,630
Posted By Dora-9

CAC Sabre: Memories! What great photos! ...

CAC Sabre:

Memories! What great photos!

About that shot of the MMA F.27 taxying in (you can almost hear it screaming, can't you?) - the Friendship is either VH-MMR or -MMS (I believe the only...
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