planedriver

Amazing model and flying skills in such a confined flying area.

That's what I was thinking

Could it be classed as a power-assisted sail boat with a horizontal sail. Anything to keep the authorities happy.

So sad. RIP Merve

Thats not looking good judging by 2nd photo.

Ouch! I guess someone is now looking for a new job. Can't imagine what the cost would be for repairs and it being out of service.

Maybe this is the answer to some of your problems!

Great progress! but I have to ask, Do you ever stop for sleep?

A lady friend who was in the backseat of a Piper Warrier and got cut short, used a shopping bag and tried to push it out of the small vent hole while flying over the Blue Mountains. Thank god I wasn't in the back. It wasn't too successful and showers hadn't been forcast.

Love it! but it's probably lacking a bit in the ground effect department.

The mans a machine for sure.

When I stated in earlier post that at Bankstown a warehouse was almost long enough for a new runway onits roof, I was not kidding. Just about every other space is filling fast with commercial buildings.

Thank you for what you are doing to endevour to make others aware. If no one does anything, thats what we wind up with, nothing, other than financial gains for the corporate interests. It's certainly an uphill battle.

The size of one particular wharehouse Beijer Ref in the s/w corner looks almost big enough to have a new runway built on it's roof. What a crying shame from how things used to be. New structures going up everywhere.

Hi JG3, not sure if it's of interest or still available, but came across this online. Rgds planey https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sarina/miscellaneous-goods/single-seat-ultralight-aircraft/1311641372

Another blast from the past to really look forward to.

Dave and Jim were a couple of drinking buddies who worked as aircraft mechanics in Heathrow Airport One day the airport was fogged in and they were stuck in the hangar with nothing to do. Dave said, 'Man, I wish we had something to drink!' Jim says, 'Me too. I've heard you can drink jet fuel and get a buzz. You wanna try it?' So they pour themselves a couple of glasses of high octane booze and get completely smashed. The next morning Dave wakes up and is surprised at how good he feels. In fact he feels GREAT! NO hangover! NO bad side effects. Nothing! Then the phone rings. It's Jim. Jim says, 'Hey, how do you feel this morning?' Dave says, 'I feel great, how about you?' Jim says, 'I feel great, too. You don't have a hangover?' Dave says, 'No that jet fuel is great stuff -- no hangover, nothing. We ought to do this more often..' ' Yeah, well there's just one thing.' 'What's that?' 'Have you farted yet?' 'No.' 'Well, DON'T - cause I'm in Athens '

Music to the ears!

I agree Nev. Maybe good to attract a few initial customers, but certainly not a sustainable fare if you want to stay in business.

Had an email from a friend who flew with them from Sunshine Coast to Avalon and she said it was grate!. What I think she mean't was great! especially the $79 fare.(typo's happen)

Being aware that a NOTAM can be issued advising that a head of state is travelling, Planey would be concerned that Dan haters could jepardise otherwise safe travel in the area by all getting out their lazer pointers in the hope that they may for once get him to see the light should it be publicly known. Due to government cut’s in funding, parachute numbers (should they be needed) are normally one less than the number of PAX. Many feel that this could be a wise move in certain circumstances, so the wise Captain sits on his before they start rolling. The Cabin manager who’s job it is to hand out the parachutes is of a different political stance to this leader, so she keeps a kids duffel bag to give him that was left behind on a school kids excursion flight.

simply be busy running through his pre-flight checklist prior to flying to Melbourne for his 80th. All essential items including latest NOTAMS, clean underwear, Depends, and new batteries in his torch, essential for the midnight excursions to inspect the residential plumbing are all listed.

Talk about a 4am post being a relief to many, others of the shy-brigade simply refer to them being in the wee-hours which many could relate to, and you can Depent on that.

could'nt keep up with our intrepid humorist, who if you have a sh*ts nights sleep and log on in the wee hours, will see his activity while most get none, to the envy of most. Mrs Turbo who deserves a for keeping Eeeeeans thread going without nightly passion without a whinge ,sees that her man has had a long reputation of being an intrepid stayer. whatever that means.

Going back a good few years I was chatting to a pilot at a Narrowmine event who said he was bought up in the country and as a kid always helped his grandfather with his Tiger Moth. From the age of about 14 he used to fly it a lot in the country with grandad, and also a lot on his own unlicenced, untill someone suggested that he HAD to get a licence. Apparently he used to fly the Tiger Moth to XXX airport for his instruction so he could come clean. Which apparently he eventually did. That pilot is well known by many but no longer with us sadly, as he had an EFTO in The Blue Mountains, but had plent of hours up and was lovely bloke to talk to. You would think that it couldn't happen if you are living out in Whoop Whoop unnoticed, but this story seems that it can.