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    We'll all be looking out for any suspicious ad's on Gumtree.
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    Or, if you see a new home-made looking wind-generator around the Camden area, report it to CASA
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    Thanks for posting the photo's jabiru. Looks like the shaft has sheered off due to metal fatigue. Flying on after a precautionary landing with propeller tip missing as on one recent flight after a bird-strike won't help a lot in the balance dept.. Not sure whether this was the same aircraft. This particular aircraft did have an issue at Lismore in the last week or so, I read, but can't find the reference at the moment. Everyone is safe, that's the main thing.
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    Rex airplane loses propeller mid-flight
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    , good to hear from you and look forward to hearing more. I understand that flying in PNG can be quite challenging due to weather conditions and mountainous terrain, apart from it's many very basic airstrips. The Zenith 701 has good short field performance, but could imagine there might be times when you wish you had a 914 up front like this one STOL CH 701 with Turbo Rotax 914 An extra few horses up front, could be useful when taking off at altitude in hot conditions. Rgds Planey
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    Welcome wishardjefrey. glad to have you aboard, tell us bit about yourself.
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    No, Frank, just one of the younger set. Stay safe and enjoy your flying. Rgds Planey PS :welcome:uh1h. look forward to hearing more from you.
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    Having flown a lot of R/C aircraft in the early days which had rudder control only, I would opt for the rudder, but wouldn't be totally happy till I was on the ground in one piece. It would also depend a bit on the type of terrain around you, and what you were flying.
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    There was an MP who was a pilot and making noises about saving an airport I think. I'm not sure of his name, but someone would know. Maybe he could be contacted and get behind making a few changes for the benefit of all who fly in the name of safety, rather than going along with beaurocratic bull-sh*t by those who really do very little that's constructive to safety.
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    I like so many others, are sick of hearing that the findings of many of these incidents are never published. Surely to God something can be done if enough are behind it. Publication of the findings if you own a XYZ, or whatever aircraft would make you check over your own with a fine tooth comb, so you don't become the next statistic making the headlines. If they can do it overseas which should contribute to safer sky's, and all concerned, why not here? There's always plenty of excuses, but they are not helpful to the cause. How can we all get together to fulfill this aim? If we don't try, that's all you ever achieve, Jack Sh*t, and no-one is any better off. Maybe we need a forum specifically for this purpose, and a spokesperson such as Dick Smith to do some lobbying on our behalf? What do you think we can do to constructively achieve this, or do we just sit back and accept the way things currently are?
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    Tragic! A lovely guy taken too young. Will be missed by all family and friends. A real kick in the guts for those that had the pleasure of his company, or flew with him. Rest in peace mate.
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    Video unavailable my computer says. not your fault I know.
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    Well that should be a good fun toy, half your luck, you should be able to get around a bit with that.
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    Looks good from the photo. Tell us a bit more about it so we can share your enthusiasm.
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    Welcome Peter, You're just a young gun, go for it while you can.
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    Need to get my son to order more aviators to replace the ones he flogged while borrowing my car. Last delivery was super-quick. More should use the service. It's great!
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    ''The three best things in life are: A good landing, a good orgasm, and, a good bowel movement. A night landing on an aircraft carrier is one of the few very opportunities in life where you get to experience all three at the same time, and your partner doesn't have to have yet another headache, unless you choose to tell her!'.
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    I personally find this the most addictive thread on these forums and get quite excited watching how it's all coming together piece by piece. There's so much innovation, apart from modern day technologies assisting this build, it's great to follow. Many would also be a bit envious of the building space available, that appears in many of the photo's. Although i'm not building, I still learn a lot. Can't wait to see what comes next. Great job mate!
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    Congratulations Liam! Hope you will also be an inspiration to many more. Just goes to show what can be achieved with hard work.
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    They're great, you did well. Thank you.
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    Not a good day for the poor fellah, hope and pray that his injuries are not too serious and he makes a speedy recovery. Had a little look on line, but was wondering what motors they put in those aircraft. They obviously have a good short-field performance and very low stall speed providing the fan keeps turning.
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    Next time wear a sandwich board stating- "PLEASE STAND WELL CLEAR. OFFICIAL REC FLYING PHOTOGRAPHER IN ACTION" Inconsiderate sods! Look forward to seeing the edited photo's Thank you. Planey
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    My Misses organized a TIF for me, but a few months later she wanted a divorce. That's when I started drinking. I still drink most nights, but I'm not sure whether it's in gratitude for the TIF, or the total relief from always being wrong. We get on quite well these days, so i'm sure it's got to be the former.
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    Just so long as he doesn't have to use it at ground level to jump the que to get a sanger sandwich.
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    Keep your chin up mate. Get well soon! Rgds Planey
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