planedriver
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"Stone the crows", that's not a comment, more of a recommendation, which some may not understand.
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Toodle-Pip? Gordon Bennet! I ain't eard that term in a long while. "Fair Ginkum", that's now got you a bit confussed Marty!
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Unfortunately, the majority of people these days want to buy everything on the cheap, and in a way, you can't really blame them for that. Quality, is a bit like buying oats. If you want good clean quality oats? then you have to expect to pay a fair price for them. However, if you are content to buy oats that have already passed through the horse, they normally come at a much cheaper price.
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Ian and his Recreational Flying website.
planedriver replied to old man emu's topic in Aviation Laughter
Whatever! I'm very grateful to be able to access this wonderful site ( Thanks Ian) so would thousands of others if they stop and think hard, or stick that cork back in the bottle. Mind you, I must admit i've made a good few post's here when I've forgotten the last bit -
Sleep tight you Narrominer's .Your bed might not be what your used too if you're sleeping a bit rough, but I'm envious. So wish I could be there. Lucky Bast**rds. don't forget to post some pic's to pi*s me off some more. Stay say and have a good trip home. Rgds Planey
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Outside their factory Nth West of London they used to have a sign (and probably still do) stating how many lives had been saved worldwide. It's a mind-blowing number, probably up around the 10,000 mark by now, so it's sad to see litigation after such an inspiring run of successes.
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Thursday sounds like a better day for a flying Kite:whistling: Welcome to the forums. You bought back memories of numerous flights I made with British Eagle in Britannia's via Perpignan when holidaying in Spain, until Gerona Airport opened.. Climbing out of Perpignan in the Pyrenees Mountainson a hot day, the mountain tops seemed a bit too close for comfort. One aircraft had the seats facing the rear of the aircraft, but that idea never really caught on. Enjoy the Foxbat and tell us all about it. Kind regards Planey
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Not sure,I think they were possibly stripped Bryon:whistling:
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MORE ROTAX ENGINE THEFTS in UK. . .
planedriver replied to Phil Perry's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
That's a lousey act, Phil. Must be someone who has an interest in aviation and knows a bit about their second-hand value. Hope the rossers catch the buggers. -
The ladies concerned reckon it's a bit too late for your help OME, but appreciated it anyway. even if the offender was very up front about it.
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A couple of ladies working in a laundromat were seduced by man before he ran off. Following morning's paper had headlines which read "Nut Screws Washers And Bolts.
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I paid 3 pounds 15 shillings for my first TIF, but that was back when you could buy a new Cessna 172 for around $10grand.(about 1961) So the fact that it cost me close on a weeks wages at that time, I made a point of staying good mates with the bank managers son who lived up the road, as his dad owned a Tiger Moth and took me flying occasionally if I prompted him enough:amazon:.
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Thanks for the photos Nick. Both aircraft look great. With those toys you have a choice of a leisurely flight, or express:plane:, as the needs arise.
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Welcome to our forms Nick, glad to have you aboard. When you get a chance, post a pic of your aircraft, I'm sure many on here would love to see it. Rgds. Planey
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A half-pis*ed man in business class tries to crack on to a dead-set gorgeous flight attendant during the flight. "whats your name he asked?. Eva Benz came her reply. What a beautiful name it suits you to a tee. Any relation to Mercedes Benz I wonder? Pushing her trolley over his foot as she walked away, she replied, "no Sir but my maintenance costs are similar"
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Welcome Dunny. Good to have you aboard. Sadly, Bankstown airport is becoming a bit of a ghost town compared with what it used to be, but having said that, there are still quite a few training facilities there who would be able to help you. Have you considered taking a drive to The Oaks a few km's past Camden?. They are a very friendly bunch there and you have choice of Sydney Ultralight Club and Dave's Flying School which will stretch your dollars further. David Rolfe The Chief Flying Instructor can be contacted on 0414 740 766. I'd suggest initially that you make contact and book a TIF (Trial Instruction Flight) and if it's your first time, make it early in the morning when the weather is good as the air is normally smoother and more enjoyable. I think he still charges only $70bucks for a TIF which will take about half an hour and you'll get to have a fly of the plane as well. Most people come back with a smile a mile wide and wonder why the hell they never did it before. Good luck my friend and let us know how you go. Kind Regards Planey
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Canada Geese always seen to flout the law. They always get in a flap about lodging a simple flight plan so people know where they might be. More of them need hauling over the coals for that sort of behavior.
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Sorry I can't put a value on it for you, but i imagine it to be titled something like "birds-trike"
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I thought that meant my account with "Clear Prop" was up to date. We learn something new every day red
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And that's saying say nothing from the neighbours
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My neighbor absolutely revs the guts out of his Ferrari in the driveway before it's even had a chance to warm up, or the oil get around. Maybe peaceful soon! Then he can buy himself a little Italian :scooter:and all i'll hear is the lovely aeroplanes.
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Having said that, there's a program on CH1 now about DHL if your still awake Spacesaver
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At one point it had a ground speed of 404MPH at 27,500 ft. no doubt with a bit of tailwind but it's obviously a very slippery bird. Got a bit concerned as it dropped off the screen just n/e of Melbourne near some mountains and never got it back again. Was just curious where it was landing. Sleek looking bit of gear, but noisier than DHL's MD11 out of Syd which I can always recognise by ear.
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Just sitting at my computer on rec flying and had to rush outside on hearing a very unusual sounding aircraft. Couldn't recognize it, so had to fire up Flightradar 24. It turned out to be a Piaggio P180 Avante twin turboprop which took off from Sydney airport and is heading south at 28,000ft and scooting along at 356mph now about to overfly Canberra. On checking the Piaggio website, they say it is very efficient and eco friendly. I think they forgot the bit about it's noise level on climb-out. I live very close to the airport and it has to be the noisiest aircraft i've heard in 4 yrs since moving here. It was a very unusual sight and i'm at least glad to have seen it. It's not everyday you get to see a twin engine pusher with a canard.
