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The natural function of the wing is to soar upwards and carry that which is heavy up to the place where dwells the race of gods. More than any other thing that pertains to the body it partakes of the nature of the divine. * * * * * — Plato, 'Phaedrus

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The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious. And why shouldn't it be? -- it is the same the angels breathe. — Mark Twain, ‘Roughing It,’

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Can the magic of flight ever be carried by words? I think not. — Michael Parfit, 'Smithsonian' magazine, May 2000

another wierd aircraft British ( who else? ) blackburn

"High Flight" Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there, I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or even eagle flew - And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand and touched the face of God. John Gillespie Magee, Jr. High Flight was composed by Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee, Jr., an American serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was born in Shanghai, China in 1922, the son of missionary parents, Reverend and Mrs. John Gillespie Magee; his father was an American and his mother was originally a British citizen. He came to the U.S. in 1939 and earned a scholarship to Yale, but in September 1940 he enlisted in the RCAF and was graduated as a pilot. He was sent to England for combat duty in July 1941. In August or September 1941, Pilot Officer Magee composed High Flight and sent a copy to his parents. Several months later, on December 11, 1941 his Spitfire collided with another plane over England and Magee, only 19 years of age, crashed to his death. His remains are buried in the churchyard cemetery at Scopwick, Lincolnshire.

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""" I reckon city folk would hardly notice. Go shopping at Coles or Woolies and try to shop aussie made...it's a real test!! even the "fresh" produce is either second grade or imported. """ pick up a packet of bacon with Aussie flag on the front and a note stating "made from local and imported ingredients" so what's local? the bacon? the plastic? the salt? bet it's not the bacon

As a result of my wife being admitted to hospital whilst we were visiting Newcastle NSW it looks as if we will be stranded here for a while. I'd be very gratefull to hear from any pilot considering a flight in the Newcastle/Hunter region and who has room for a passenger and a jerry-can of fuel. Many thanks Davidh 0418 738 838

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Or a mut of epic proportions

Nice to see that Pilthy has a soft spot for the excited dog

Greetings flying folk, On a site devoted to trikes I noticed a recommendation that their aircraft with their Dacron sails be kept in a darkened hangar to prevent UV degradation. My aircraft is kept in a hangar with skylights. Which means that the aircraft is protected from direct sunlight but there is visible light inside during all daylight hours. My question is, should the skylights be obscured, shaded, or completely blacked out?? any and all advice greatly appreciated. David Hill

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New Article posted today Snedden S7 Ultralight Snedden S7 Ultralight - Articles New Articles posted today Recent Articles Viet Nam Story 'nam story - Articles A Glider A Mule & a Bottle of Scotch http://www.recreationalflying.com/ar...-of-scotch-85/ Blackhawk down http://www.recreationalflying.com/ar...khawk-down-86/ Flyer magazine free sample copy http://www.recreationalflying.com/ar...le-edition-84/ __________________

So all you have lost K-man by the collapse of the RaAus CTA endorsement is the 2 hours under the hood. Not such a great loss I feel and still available to those who desire/need it. Davidh

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New Article posted today A Glider A Mule & a Bottle of Scotch http://www.recreationalflying.com/articles/general-articles-2/a-glider-a-mule-a-bottle-of-scotch-85/ Blackhawk down http://www.recreationalflying.com/articles/warbirds-vintage-classic-29/blackhawk-down-86/ Recent Articles Flyer magazine free sample copy http://www.recreationalflying.com/ar...le-edition-84/ PS Link to "How to fly Better" article should be fixed now