Scottw

ScottW - v. nice photo of the 170!

G'day Philthy and thanks it is a nice 170

 

Watch this space for another 170. Currently offsiding (when time permits from the other work duties) an AME bringing a 170 back to life with a polished metal finish for a third party. Looking forward to seeing this project completed. That will mean two things, firstly the skin on my fingers will have a chance to recover after being dissolved from all the sanding and polishing. And secondly will see a lovely presented 170 back in the air.

 

Still have a fair way to go on the project and trying to schedule my other work around so I can spend more time on the project. Has been a great experience so far.:thumb_up::thumb_up:

 

Scott

Got a couple of happy snaps from the weekend. trundled down to the local airfield just after dawn to do a bit of plane spotting if nothing else to see what was in the static parking area. Nothing too exciting though

Did spot this Jab J-230

8:15am and right on time. Skytrans Dash 8 VH-QQC

Scott

Flight One is another flight school i am aware of and they also operate out of Archerfield they conduct their flight training in a Whitney Boomerang for something different. Or if you live on the more northern side of Brisbane you could try the Aero Club at Redcliffe I have heard positive reports with those guys.

Scottw

G'day Coop

And thanks for the trip report. It sounds pretty spectacular.

Regards

Scott

A couple more from Clifton Fly-in

Regards

Scott

G'day Philthy

Good to see CZE again. have not seen her since migrating south

Here's a shot of a Yak 55 I took at Clifton last weekend

Regards

Scott

G'day Spin

I was made aware recently that the ASIC Card does have an expirey life and is apparently going to be phased out in 2011. Did that "White Paper" indicate that at all?

Scott

G'day Tomo

Mate the bottom line and the safest thing for me to say at this time is those wishing to go out into the aircraft static lines, now this is particularly for those wanting to take some pics, do require an ASIC. If you are a pilot flying in, the pilot in command does under the rules require an ASIC, but passengers do not if accompanied by the pilot in command. there has been a bit of confusion over this in Toowoomba with(Let us say) an incident or two occuring which added to this confusion..

But if you are a pilot in command who does not have an ASIC Card what this means is that a representative of the Council will be more than "WILLING":gaah:to escort you to and from your aircraft. As we are a full ASIC airfield unfortunately

What I am going to try and do this year is get a few more aircraft inside the Lines so people can have a closer look ath e aircraft. The RAAF Winjeel was crowd side last year and was a big hit. So looking to do more of the same this year.

The ARMY will have, as far as I am still aware with current info, have a Blackhawk and Kiowa present too so those guys will be taking people through and showing them the choppers.

Regards

Scott

Hi me again

Bit more of an update on what other theme aircraft types have confirmed their attendance for the event so far, apart from the Zuccoli collection based at Toowoomba and T-6 and Wirraway-

Yak's 55x1 & 52'sx6(Possibly) & 18Tx1

Trojans T-28 "D"x2 "B"x1

Nanchangs x 2 (3?)

Winjeels x 2

Stearman x 2?

CT4A x 1

Chipmunks x 3

Tiger Moths x 3 if the weather is kind

Austers x 1

Cessna 170 x1

Cessna 140 x 1

Cessna 195 x 1?

Regards

Scott

G'day Dunlop

Yeah thanks for that I think you did mention that in an earlier thread. I should have read that a bit more closely:blush:. But the puzzle is coming together now. I was talking with "Barney" on Saturday for a while. Look forward to catching up with you at some point in the near future. I've got a few trips to Dalby coming up and try and make time to drop by and see if the Hanger is open.

Regards

Scott

Thanks Spin

And thanks Dunlop, You weren't over at Clifton on Saturday Arvo in a Yak 55?

Did you say Yaks???

You are more than welcome to attend. And thank you for your support

Where will you be flying in from?

G'day All

There was mention of this event in a previous thread so I thought I would pass on an update on the DHCM 2010 event here in Toowoomba.

things are getting a roll on now that it is only a few weeks away really.

The aviation theme of the event as many have probably already heard/read is "Classic Flight Training experience" and incorporating with this theme I have sent invitations to owners of aircraft who operate the Classic trainers T-6 (Harvards) and the Ozzy Wirraway, the second cousin to the early harvards, the "Gathering of the Harvards & Wirraways"

I have had tentaive confirmation so far for attendees,

3 Wirraways

6 Harvards

I say Tentatively due to Aircraft servicability and pilot availability. Much can change in aviation in a short span of time as many would be more than well aware, especially warbird aviation. But it is looking good so far.:thumb_up::thumb_up:

I can confirm that Temora Aviation Museum will be bringing their Wirraway to the event, joining other big names of the Warbird Aviation scene as,

Aerotec QLD

Warbird Aviation(QLD)

Mustang Flights & Sandora Aviation Maintenance

Along with the generous support of other private operators of these classic aircraft.

I will add to this update as time permits tonight

G'day All

Was at Clifton today. Aircraft Numbers were down on usual attendance with the weather a major contributing factor. But it was actually better than had been predicted, Well until the scud showers started to come through in the afternoon. And plenty of flying was had with aircraft buzzing around most of the duration of the event.

G'day Maj

The aircraft you make reference to is indeed a Fisher Classic. The gent who owned it passed on late last year. He was indeed a very proud owner of that aircraft.

I have attached a couple of images of the Aircraft......

Regards

Scott

G'day Doug

I have a few images of 4651 attending various events

this one is at FoF event 09

G'day Doug

How are things over at Caboolture?

Will you be making the pilgrimage to Clifton this weekend? If weather permits.

Scottw

Departure of the Divine Ms M's

G'day Doug T

Looking at the exhaust stubs and three blade prop I would suggest a Mk.V but could be wrong

Regards

Scott

Sorry... yes I did mean a canon lens.

G'day Chainsaw

Many thanks. And good to hear from you

I used a 55-250mm IS lens for the Great Eastern. The action was relatively close. I do have a 300mm IS but the 250 is not a bad alrounder. But the zoom is a bit short at times, particularly for the aero routines. Having the extra zoom does help at times.

Regards

Scott

Many thanks guys for the feedback. As I mentioned previously I just love aircraft, especially vintage and the warbirds. I don't know about the other photographers but my photography is trial and error and loads of practice to keep current on the technique.

Nice gathering of warbird types at Evans Head Fly-in this year. Good event alround with plenty of aircraft arriving.

A couple from late Friday Arvo

a couple from Sunday

Scott

Hi Scott, my photo was a stab in the dark - I get the impression you are more than a "happy snapper" and the bloke in the photo had obviously taken some trouble to secure his vantage point. Well done on securing airside access, it certainly does pay dividends.Hopefully we will catch up at some stage - Toowoomba if not before.

 

Cheers Carl

mate I consider myself just a happy snapper. I just love what I do, I love aircraft and love taking images of guys flying their aircraft and consider myself very fortunate to be in the position to do it.

I will get down to Boonah one of these days too when you guys have an event on

Are you considering coming across for the Clifton Fly-in. Might catch up there I will be airside for that one too.

Anyone we know?

G'day Spin and guys no that guy on the stand is not actually me, but I do know that photographer.

If any of you recall seeing a Blue Ford Fairlane with a flashing light on top airside that was me. I didn't get to let you guys know before the event that I was going airside because I was waiting confirmation of vehicle approvals from the Richmond Regional council to operate airside.:thumb_up:

I have quite a number of images and I will post over time.

Thanks again

Regards

Scott