nathan_c Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Well I just got back from spending 3 days there. Who else went? I had a great time, unfortunately the weather was a bit of a downer. I also tried to find the Rec Flying tent, but couldnt? Did you end up going and setting that up? Photos will be up soon, but they will be hosted on photobucket or something, cause there is alot of them =) Cheers, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonflyer Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hi Nathan.. Yep i went on friday and found the RA tent..It was towards the Northern end of the runway, near some of the rare planes on display, kind of away form the main displays...A bit hard to explain, but i did find it.. I took my grandpa, and we both had a ball.He's 82 and used to fly about 60 years ago with his mates.., so im sure some of the jets there would have been slightly bigger, faster and noisier than what he used to plod around in, but twas good fun.. I was knackered from all the walking.Cant imagine how he did it. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wigg Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Photos of the Avalon Airshow Hi Nathan My name is John I was at the airshow with my plane it is a yellow skyfox Gazelle and on saturday at 6.30 a micro burst came through and it was turned over, i am looking for anyone who was there that would have taken some photos of it when it was upside down, would you have any. and if you do can I get a copy as I don't have any many thanks John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cloudsuck Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Hi Nathan My name is John I was at the airshow with my plane it is a yellow skyfox Gazelle and on saturday at 6.30 a micro burst came through and it was turned over, i am looking for anyone who was there that would have taken some photos of it when it was upside down, would you have any. and if you do can I get a copy as I don't have any many thanks John. G'day John, sorry about your plane. There is a photo of it on the Flying Tigers blog. It is at The Flying Tigers Recreational Aviation Club Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wigg Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thanks Nathan I will have a look and hope to be back in the air soon regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan_c Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Haha, thats not Nathan that replied, I am :P Unfortunately I was long gone by 6.30, but I was told about the microburst on sunday. Sorry for your loss. I do remember seeing a Yellow Gazelle there, if it was yours then it looked like a very nice aeroplane. -Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushcaddy105 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Gooday John, I've just got home from a flying trip after Avalon. I fly the BushCaddy that was tied down one metre from your starboard wingtip, and I still can't fathom why my huge wing didn't also take off, and also how your Gazelle managed to finish where it did without hitting my wing. A VERY thorough inspection on Sunday couldn't provide any evidence as to why I shouldn't fly it home, so I did. All is well. I was there minutes after the event, and have photos from several different sources, including before and after shots, and of your aircraft the following day after it had been moved from the display line. I'll put together a compilation from all sources and send you a CD. PM me with your postal address, as e-mail would take too long (no high speed broadband here in the sticks!) From what I saw, the Gazelle had remarkably little damage, although I would certainly be looking for a better way to hinge the flaperons - the current setup looked way inadequate for my liking. I hope you are soon flying again, John Best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harthy Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Photo Hi John, Sorry to see your plane damaged in the storm. Fortunately my aircraft did not receive any damage. I hope you will have your plane up and flying soon. I did manage to get a photo of your aircraft on my phone, so I will try and attach it. Needs to be rotated, but couldn't get it to happen. Harthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarthur9 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hi John - have 2 pics of 4658 at Avalon - I was copilot in the Foxbat - was a total - !! email me [email protected] and i'll send them to you. Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wigg Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Thanks Harthy If you like you can send it to my phone the number is 0417032528 or you can eMail it to [email protected] and thank you I would love to have it John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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