mnewbery Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Nor me. Just saw the sun first time today in Canberra a few minutes ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Nor me. Just saw the sun first time today in Canberra a few minutes ago Ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnewbery Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Winters make us think that. Every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I really like these toploader containers,. . .so useful and aerodynamic. . . . . ( They drive amongst us. . .and some have the vote. . . . ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Been looking more closely at war memorials around the country in my semi retired state. . .more time an' all that. . . Some of them are a bit weird, the more 'Modern' arty farty ones I mean. . . But I DO like this one, made of steel. . . located at Seaham, Co. Durham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Another one from the 'I GAVE YOU ONE SIMPLE JOB. . . . .' database. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Some airfield shots today ( Sun 31/07 ) Friend Mick drops in from RAF Cosford, 'Wearing' his Slingsby Tipsy Nipper. ( Powered by an 1835cc VW ) Nice little aeroplane - he restored it from a wreck over 9 years ( whilst building a house at the same time ! ) Front office not designed for 'Industrial Sized' pilots. . . ( like me ) The very First A22 Foxbat built in the UK. . and still flying beautifully. . . Finally - Our latest arrival, 4 man syndicate owned Sport Cruiser. ( Foxbat replacement - after they had a disagreement with the importer over a botched repair. . .) Very sleek looking, but disappointing performance , ( IMHO ) heavy airframe, needs more power. Only 'Just' makes it out of our longest strip ( 475m ) with 2 up and full fuel in nil wind condx. (To me personally,. . .having to go beyond the point of no return every time to achieve vmc, is not a brilliant idea. . . Cruise speed a lot less than it looks like it should be. . . . and NO I'm not jealous. . . .there's better stuff on the market ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Jeez you're right about wearing the Nipper! (Yes I have edited this, I just reread your post...) He's obviously had a scare or two, given the stains on the seat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipnz Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Some airfield shots today ( Sun 31/07 )[ATTACH=full]44593[/ATTACH] Very sleek looking, but disappointing performance , ( IMHO ) heavy airframe, needs more power. Only 'Just' makes it out of our longest strip ( 475m ) with 2 up and full fuel in nil wind condx. (To me personally,. . .having to go beyond the point of no return every time to achieve vmc, is not a brilliant idea. . . Cruise speed a lot less than it looks like it should be. . . . and NO I'm not jealous. . . .there's better stuff on the market ) They look pretty but don't stack up. From the factory... Empty Weight at least 388kg. Full fuel 114Litres = 80kg Your 2 crew have to be lighter than 132kg combined and thats without any carry on gear let alone the 28kg luggage that the factory says it can carry. Factory grass strip take off roll of 457m to clear 50feet. I'd say you'd be very brave to operate off a 475m strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Jeez you're right about wearing the Nipper! (Yes I have edited this, I just reread your post...)He's obviously had a scare or two, given the stains on the seat... To be honest Marty 'Friend Mick' and I had never met until yesterday, . . .I only know him from forums. In fact I said to him, "Jeeze mate. I thought you were a really good looking young buck. . ." Nice bloke, wants to leave RAF Cosford as a base, due to the high security. Has to show I/D thre times, entering AND leaving to get to the hangars. . . likes 'Our place' so has joined the queue for a new hangar. . . I have not traded any ' scare ' stories with him thus far, so I'll have to ask him about the skidmarks on the seat ! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 They look pretty but don't stack up. From the factory...Empty Weight at least 388kg. Full fuel 114Litres = 80kgYour 2 crew have to be lighter than 132kg combined and thats without any carry on gear let alone the 28kg luggage that the factory says it can carry. Factory grass strip take off roll of 457m to clear 50feet. I'd say you'd be very brave to operate off a 475m strip. I don't think that this will end well Philip,. . . All four of the owners, as I mentioned, are seasoned Foxbat drivers. They hav all had 1/2 hour dual with the previous owner, but from a much longer, hard runway. The first attempted landing using their most experienced pilot +1 resulted in 4 missed approach / go arounds. On The fifth one, the pilot had to swing off the runway, cross the access road and roll out on the southern parking area. Airfield Manager was not pleased, as it whizzed past the front of his open hangar containing the SE5A replica. . . He owned a SC himself for 7 months about 2 years ago, and got rid of it for the reasons you have outlined. He is an Ex- airline pilot and CAA flight / aerobatics / display authority examiner with multi thousands of hours and was not happy with the 'Margin' at this site. Two of the syndicate owners are already crap-scared of flying it, so the sooner they flog it and get something more suitable the better. I can just imagine what the Insurance company would say when it finally runs off the runway and flips over. . . . and we don't need bad publicity either. ( And Especially - we don't need any more dead / mangled pilots ) Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 On a lighter note. . . . . I want this car ! ! ! ! ! ( I used to have one. . . . ) 'Finest remaining' 1963 Ford Cortina set to fetch £28k at auction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmccarthy Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Went for a run yesterday in my Mallaieu Bentley special. If we had seen a Cortina we would have waved as we passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Jeez you're right about wearing the Nipper! (Yes I have edited this, I just reread your post...)He's obviously had a scare or two, given the stains on the seat... Might've spilled his coffee....I don't see any cup holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litespeed Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 On a lighter note. . . . .I want this car ! ! ! ! ! ( I used to have one. . . . ) 'Finest remaining' 1963 Ford Cortina set to fetch £28k at auction Get a real car Phil something actually worthy of the name classic. This is what I want Classic Alfa Romeo set to fetch more than £20 MILLION at auction A mere 20 million pounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Get a real car Phil something actually worthy of the name classic. This is what I wantClassic Alfa Romeo set to fetch more than £20 MILLION at auctionA mere 20 million pounds Nah mate,. . . I never had one of those, so there'd be no nostalgia value,. . . mind you, it would cost fewer A$ with the jolly old pound down a bit ? Good opportunity for you there to save a few bux . . .? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeptic36 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I want this car ! ! ! ! ! ( I used to have one. . . . ) 'Finest remaining' 1963 Ford Cortina set to fetch £28k at auction I see that it is the GT variant. I remember driving with my mate in his mum's Mk 1 Cortina. None of the cabin fittings like this one. The gear lever was a long thin rod, fully exposed. Very much like the gear lever of a 1950's Austin A40. My brother-in-law had a later model GT. British Racing Green with black interior trim. Veeeeery sexy. OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red750 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Russian Olympic pole-vaulter Svetlana Gevenskaia says she doesn't know what all the fuss is about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Russian Olympic pole-vaulter Svetlana Gevenskaia says she doesn't know what all the fuss is about You're a cruel man, Red. I was drawn to your post in expectations of seeing another Tatiana, but no, the image won't open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I think I've seen that picture OK - don't be too disappointed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red750 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 For those who can't see the original picture: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA. Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Same as this young Russian girl who won't be at the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Thanks for the warning, Marty. Disturbing. I guess that's just punishment for being a dirty old man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Thanks for the warning, Marty. Disturbing. I guess that's just punishment for being a dirty old man. Aren't we all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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