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    Because it's so volatile, it could help getting engines started that have a tired battery, by giving it a an extra kick in the guts. The thought came that it could be marketed in a spray can like Startyerbastard.
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    aviation references to blind others. Meanwhile across the country, poor old OT has to wipe down his PC before opening his inbox. Poor fellah received a personal text message from the premier direct to his 30yr old Nokia, stating that this had become necessary to help sterilise posts coming from another state. Techie Turbo suggested that a small quantity ethylene oxide should be added to the water of fire trucks spraying all incoming aircraft at Perth Airport. Little was it known, that he had a financial interest in supplying the stuff and was also considering small quantities being made available through the Clear Prop Shop
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    Thanks Turbo, you have added so much to this thread, but it would be nice to see many others get involved as well.
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    HELP! We desperately need more input into this thread which has been purely dominated for far too long by just a very few, that I like others have have given up on it which is a shame. It used to be a great thread enjoyed by so many, and fun for all, but domination has become over-bearing. So, if any forumites have something to offer to offer which is enjoyable to many, please let's help restore it to something along the lines of what it was many years ago. Yes, I may be a miserable old bastard, but years ago, so many contributed, and it was fun for ALL, not just those who contribute under a various alias's. No personal offence intended to those currently involved, but out of the many thousands of members we have, surely we can do a lot better? If you've not added something humorous, now is your chance. Don't be shy. Kindest regards, and all the very best wished for the New Year. Planey. PS I can't help but wonder how many old members feel the same as i do. Sorry to even have to ask this, but the truth would be better known for whatever reason if it makes all our enjoyment of this site more enjoyable.
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    And what is the true value of the hours that you expect to get out of it, as opposed to using someone else's aircraft?.
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    "Many a good tune has been played on and old fiddle" comes to mind, providing it's been reasonably well cared for. We all, (instructors included) would normally appreciate flying something far newer. However, if you are prepared to accept that it is not a newie, many an aircraft that have seen many thousands of hours service are still very useable. Just look at those that fly interstate on freight runs every night for example. well over 30yrs service and still going strong. Flying club aircraft that are a hell of a lot older still are commonplace despite all the heavy handling. Providing all maintenance is up to scratch, I for one would give it serious consideration. That's just my opinion. The Jabiru is certainly one tough little bird when it comes to it's air frame. Providing the engine and other essentials have been well cared for and looked after, i'd fly it tomorrow. Get it checked out by someone very familiar with the type and take it from there.
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    Sadly missed by many. always great to chat to. The smiling face with the RayBan sunnies. How the years seem to fly by us all. RIP
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    Looks like a Tail Plane to me
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    Mate, it might be taking you longer than you hoped for to get Mable in the air, but it's looking good and i'm sure you'll get there before very long. As far as the house is concerned, I hope you are not using these tradies I pulled alongside recently.
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    Probably trouble with the landing gear . Thrusters are known for it especially in the RG 177 model due to being overdue for thrupple pulley replacement. Would I kid you?
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    Not a media Cessna again hopefully. Anyway, hope PIC in command is OK?
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    Looks good Marty! Loving watching you progress in your build. Don't forget to some sleep too. Rgds Planey
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    Thanks onetrack. Don't know what happened there. Tried to delete the link on my post but I think it may have been too long to be able to do it.
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    Giro down at Stockton Beach NSW this morning. Looks like substancial damage sustained, but main thing is both occupants OK. https://www.solutionsempowerment.com/government-plan-to-kill-with-covid-19-vaccine-aired-on-tv-in-2009/?fbclid=IwAR2ApC2BSjIwK5Ge8MPK2PSb8_zHcUW2DNxzTJuhrwTNL4JK2pOfgNCcMHg
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    I was in awe of that aircraft, and had quite a long friendly chat with the PIC when they visited Bankstown. Very, very sad! RIP.
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    Top guy! wishing you a speedy recovery Stewart, from all your mates on here.
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    I remember that incident. From memory it was a Lancair which had flown in from Perth. On arrival they had filled tanks with fuel ready for the last leg of the journey the following morning. Assuming tanks were full even if the gauge didn't register so, they sadly crashed shortly after takeoff and the occupants died as a result. There was no fire involved due to lack of fuel. It was thought to have been stolen overnight by thieves for their hotted up cars. Very sad!
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    I agree, sensible guidelines is probably the key
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    Another close friend who went into a coma and passed a day after his second jab, hadn't even left the house for over 6 weeks other than to get his jab, he had had no visitors at all in that time, but his death was put down as covid. But of course there are no longer autopsies carried out, so we will never know.
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    What seems a little strange is that in the past month i have had three friends in Sydney hospitals, and all three were whinging that their wards were empty, and that staff seemed to be at an absolute minimum. Maybe they were all tied up with Covid cases. Who knows?
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    Can you believe all official government websites or not, or, are we all being taken in by what we are told? One certainly needs to keep an open mind and ask a few questions in a bid to get the facts. One things for sure, it's certainly causing a devide in the nation. https://www.facebook.com/messenger_media/?thread_id=100028513240075&attachment_id=274041071221355&message_id=mid.%24cAABa-Y4lqB6CBDNjGV70u4aqUMyX
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    Douglas DC-4

    planedriver commented on red750's aircraft in Airliners

    I flew on the Carvair quite a lot from Southend to Ostend (Belgium) when we used to make fairly regular weekend trips to Bruges. Not being pressurised, they normally handed out barley-sugar sweets for passengers to suck on, not that they gained much altitude just flying across the English Channel. Noisy buggers, and everything seemed to shake and rattle your brains out.They would have been better off handing out olives to stick in our ears.
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    North Bondi RSL clubs gents, used to have humerous but confronting images behind all the mens urinals which came as a big surprise when you entered for the first time. They have since been removed.
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    It was the same on Concorde, but some just flushed with pride.
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