Louis Moore

Always wanted to fly a Spitfire, so I guess I wouldn't mind one of them sitting in the hangar... may as well get two of them too so Louis can fly in formation with me...

This is what friends are for Tomo, to fly your spare spitfire!

 

 

As I see it the rules are simple and simpler than they used to be. If you can't work out what you should be saying, then I wonder if you should be flying at all.

I'm not suggest it's hard to say the correct thing, I am just amazed how many people get totally bent out of shape for using the barely wrong, not 100% technically correct phrases.

 

 

Looking for recommendations for a new GPS my old garmin 195 is getting very flakey ( technical term for not responding to button press and other faults).Needs to be readable in all light situations

 

perferably less than $750

 

moving map nice but not essential

 

easily read by older eyes.

 

Am considering garmin 196, Garm in 96c and Clear Prop's system.

 

Also interested in any comments on the airbox/aware system

 

any and all comments greatly appreciated

 

David h

Hihosland, I have a Garmin 96, maps on it are only 1 y/o, comes with yoke clip and a charging cord that I am about to sell. Have no use it for it any more since going to Ipad, it's as new and work A1.

 

If your interested let me know.

 

 

Thanks for puting up the photos !! Awesome. And I should say Auster as well as I am buying one

Which one Ian?????? Have I missed that thread?

 

 

I stick with, Any one in QLD, I'ma flying 'n' you better not go a runnin into me!

 

No I really second what Howard Hughes has said. There are a lot of people who get their nickers in a knot about if you should say "Traffic Location" or "Location trafic". They nearly pass out if you have been flying a while and occasionally let slip the ominous "All Stations"!!!!! Rules are rules and I know there put in place for a reason, and in regards to the radio for practical standardisation of communications between aircraft.

 

But the real point of using the push to talk is to convey important information about what your movements are to maintain separation with other aircraft, not to sound like a bloody fighter who has no personality at all!!!

 

- Who you are

 

- Where you are

 

- Where you are going

 

- And how you intend to get there

 

Hits the nail on the head for me.

 

 

Kick the tyres, if they dont go flat then all is good

 

 

A Bristol Beaufighter would do just nicely ! (or most of the things picture in this thread so far !!)

There have been some really awesome suggestion so far, but IanR's is among the best (although I am a little disappointed that Kaz has not jumped in with Auster seeing as I did not defend it in my first post, which I should have! ). I always dreamed of owning a Beaufighter when I was younger. I figured it would be a far better way to destroy your eardrums than listening to load DUF DUF music.

 

There a true a beast that have that odd talent of appearing both brutish yet sport's car elegant all in one. I'll take too, one for me and for Tomo to do formation work next to me in!!! (would need some good photo's of it in flight, so I think is reasonable.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now that IS Coooooool!

Yes it really is, I say we do it Tomo

 

 

It took me 20 minutes today to work out how to unlock my iPad. I was thinking about it so much I forgot to pick up my purse when leaving the pancake fly-in at Wahring Field and didn't realise until I got back to Shepparton a short distance away.It's the technology did it, not my age!

 

kaz

If I was there Kaz, would have had the pesky Ipad up in running in ........ oh ........... 20 seconds!!!

 

 

My 'old plane' dream machine (won't need the 'aeroplane scented after shave for that Louis) is the Feiseler Storch, for instance:

 

It really looks like he is taxing about and then ......... the thing bloody well gets airborne!!!!!

 

 

Ok....Now this one is my "If you could have ONE airplane only" scenario and you aren't a Squillionaire...

Looking at the figures for a practical, economical family and fun machine, the one aeroplane that ticks IMO the most boxes and doesn't cost a fortune...

 

The classic Tri-Pacer...

To the very day I die, the aircraft that will hold a special place in my heart is the Tri-Pacer. It was the first real aircraft I ever owned (My first first was a 150, but my parents bought it for me so it does not really count!!!!!).

 

The reason it is so special is because I bought this old girl for .......... $5K out the backyard of a deceased estate. Not flown in a number years, but had an all metal conversion for the skins and was a TOTAL delight to fly!

 

I ended up deciding to re-build it after doing a whole bunch of hours in it, as a way to re-pay it's good service. I left america before I could ever finish it off. Still The tri-pacer is a top notch machine, worth next to nothing and flies like a DREAM.

 

This is how I found it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

And this is how I left it

 

 

 

if we are going realistic, for me at the moment, it would be a Savannah or a AAK Hornet.. seen a hornet at monto, and loved it.. bulk room in there

Realistic is far to restrictive to be a concern on this thread

 

 

This one:

rgmwa

Me likeessss a lot!!!

 

 

Here is one for those not to faint of heart! The fu-25 Fletcher, it's not a lot of aircraft being pulled by a lot of 250HP.

 

Thats gotta be a lotta fun I would think

 

And for $155,000 it can be your's!!!!

 

http://www.aircraftonline.com.au/product.php?id=1351

 

 

 

 

A good Piper Twin Commanche would be my choice. A Lear Jet for the longer trips and a Grumman Ag Cat for muckin around..( If someone can post examples I would be grateful). Nev

Here you go Nev, your dream machines. I gave you the ag cat with the front seats so you can muck about with you're friends in tow. Also found a nice sleek looking comanche, because I figured a refined gent such as yourself needs an aircraft that looks as good as it flies!

 

 

 

 

 

Cant beat a harrier jump jet love to have one.

To much like a helicopter for my tase

 

 

Nice choices Howard, I'm in on the apache!!!!

 

 

I get sick of everyone saying how they want a new cirrus, or a millennium shark or some other polished plastic, fresh off the production line, new car smelling aircraft that costs more than a family home in the middle of sydney CBD.

 

So if you're limited to imagination only and not cost, but it must be second hand and at least, lets say 20-30 years old minimum, whats your dream aircraft?

 

For me, well there is not enough space in this thread to list them all! But I'm sucker for planes that I think "look" like they should. The Lincoln Sport, I think looks well.......

 

 

So thats my RAA-aus aircraft

 

For my favourite single engine GA the v-tail wins every time

 

 

But my all time FAVOURITE, makes me droll, gutta have one, will always be

 

 

 

Nice stuff Bandit

 

 

It's not for the faint of heart, or those with lack of commitment, but I think Tomo were up for the challenge!

 

 

 

Hey that's got a radial! We should buy a Luscombe Louis and put a circle donk in it... after all we're both used to unreliable machines....

I'm in for that, I always wanted a phantom (early luscombe with a radial, pictures of the cutie are below). I think they look awesome, or we could do it to the Auster, would look pritty cool!!

 

Reliability is over rated, looking awesome - isnt:super hero:

 

 

 

 

I don't mind the look of the long-haired cowboy-booted model in the first photo either. Doesn't look like she needs any restoration work yet !!..........................

I'll pass that on to her Maj, I'd have to agree and say she is a few years away from any touch up work!

 

Have to admit that my flying or adventures in these old jalopies would never have been the experience they have ended up being with out her at my side.

 

No you're just showing off Louis!

Only cause I never really get too Tomo! Any one else is welcome to jump in with photo's of their toys (by that I mean cars and not wives or partners!)

 

 

Did I type my the first line of my initial post in an invisible font or did you guys just skip right past it??????????I have clearly stated that I am aware that RAAus canot fly at night and have in no way suggested that anyone else should.

My comment was not directly aimed at you Mick, more at everyone else reading the thread who may use it as a basis for pushing the limits. As you will also note in my response I admit myself to doing the very action you have asked about, on a regular basis and so long as it is not used as an excuse have no issue with it at all. I can hardly condem my own actions!!

 

 

I do not know where this sits with RA-AUS but being in Maintenance at one time, and on other occasions wanting to get away at first light I have often operated GA aircraft late at night without a night VFR rating, ground handling/taxing and re-fueling only.

 

I have even on more the one occasion started up about 15 minutes prior to first light, done my checks, warmed up the engine and sat at the holding point for a few minutes while I waited for the correct time/sunlight to appear over the horizon before take off. (As a side note I have some time night flying on my USA licence to back up my experience operating on the ground at night(no night rating in the USA, just part of the PPL))

 

The main factors I see with this is do you have the ability to NOT push it by taking off prior to first light!!!!! And as for landing that close to last light, no if you land that late, just go to bed and think about how crappy your flight planning was!!! Also if you do run into something, be prepared to cop the bill as I doubt you insurance would cover you!!

 

The big problem I have with the way Mick is asking his question at start of the thread (Not shooting you down at all Mick, have no issue with what your saying) is it sounds like a way of creating a convenient excuse for pushing the limits!!! Especially the technically legal night VFR. It's like a technical virgin, it's a lie!!!! Also Mick I am fairly confident (as in 99%) that unless the regs have changed, GA aircraft require a radio navigation aid to be rated night VFR. So unless you pack a NDB or VOR in your RA aircraft, it's not even close to legal!

 

 

spill the beans Louis, what did you do?

I was a lot younger, not as wise, very susceptible to others opinions and have since learnt better. I avoided becoming a statistic, a few times over after making some very unwise decisions. That's all you'll get out of me tornado, my lips are sealed to protect the valuable reputation I am sure I don't have on here