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Gidday Jabguy, Would that have been a second hand Jab registered as VH-FT something Terry

WHAT THE !!!! Well said Graeme

Was a pain to get off and we have left it off and cannot pick any difference Terry

Was having a beer with Doug and all the chat was very complimentary. Was wondering what you were up to. Would be great to catch up Terry

Well there ya go- I was only talking about the seller the other day--Martin Pearce used to live here in Wang. I have been in gliders and a Winjeel with him to the Tyabb airshow and back years ago. Small world Yeh Tomo--go on-- buy it for all of us Terry

This is a great link on flap usage http://www.aero-news.net/podcasts/casts/3/ann-special-feature-2008-05-12.mp3 Terry

Ok, here is a quick report on the Broken Hill trip. Well, out of the Jab230 and into a Cessna 182 for a few days. Man does the 182 seem big now but oh so stable and all the landings were great. I think the Jab has helped me heaps in that area. We departed Friday about 11.30 which was 2 hours later than I wanted to but 2 aircraft and 8 guys couldn't seem to get organised- doesn't matter, at least we were not at work. Because we were max weight we headed to Hay for a fuel stop to then get us to BHI. Ian the gentleman who came and refuelled us was fantastic and gave us all a lift into town for a pub meal and then dropped us back to the airfield later. So if you need to purchase a vehicle in Hay area, make sure you see Ian at Lugsdin Toyota--thanks Ian. Back in the A/C and off to BHI. Now what was different this year ? Not very rough at all and green with water lying around the place en-route. It was beautifull to see. An uneventfull flight but quite picturesque. Yeh I should add some pics but the camera was in the bottom bag in the rear-damn it. Friday night was spent in various watering holes and playing two-up at the Musicians club- what a great experience with a room full of people yelling to the spinner- head em up or tail em up and money in large amounts changing hands with every spin. I usually go OK but not this year. There were 140 Danish students staying at the Palace Hotel (Priscilla queen of the desert fame) where we had a few ales and found that they were creating some land art that can only be seen from the air ( sounds a waste to me). I am rambling here so lets wrap it-- the races were fantastic and on the Sunday everyone goes to Silverton which is about 30k to the north west for what is called recovery day. We departed Monday morning and did a low level run to the Menindee lakes which are filling rapidly- I am so happy for the locals having water in there lake again. Hang on, back one step-- after taking off we flew over the Danes land art but couldn't see anything so then went to Menindee The rest of the flight home was uneventful with us all looking and planning for next year. I will post a few pics from the guys when I can. Terry

Just got home- had a ball at the races and recovey day at Silverton. Now I need sleep Put that on your list for next year. Terry

Gidday Mikey, we may see you there as we have 2 182's leaving Wang at about 10 to head to Broken hill via a lunch stop at Pooncarie. We will be at the races and leave the hill on Monday to come home. Are you going to the races ? Terry

Ours is factory built and VH so all maintenance is done by our Lame with us helping where we can Terry

Welcome Sheldon, a great clip Terry

Bloody hell Rocket, That was a fantastic job-where were you 12 months ago. We went down the company track- is working really well. All set up on MYOB. Took in another syndicate member and it's all cool We don't have an official agreement though--we should do it. Terry

Righto Geoff, I have a few details from a mate and some from when we were over that way last year. On our Lake Eyre trip we went from Broken Hill to Marree and overnighted there in the Caravan Park in a cabin which was great (think it was the Oasis) they have a great outside BBQ where everyone meets each other for about $10--brilliant and a good town to have a look at. Fuel is by drum which is not much chop cause you wont fit in 200 litres. leigh Creek doesn't have fuel anymore. William Creek has avgas in a bowser and is also a good spot to stop. Thats me done. The J230 fuel load made it easy My mate Sheldon then went to Cadney Homestead, great food and avgas etc. Then Ayres Rock more avgas then Alice Would love to get to Temora but doing some family camping over Easter. Terry

Enjoy her Cameron, she will be missed here in Wang. I will fly over soon and meet up with Sheldon for a weekend when I can find some time. Terry

Off on a little trip are we Geoff ? What route are you taking as I have a mate that went there last year and was only telling me the other day about some of his fuel stops. Tezza PS. How is your prop going

Hey Pete, I was thinking of going 10 ply next. What is with machining the rims- this is the first time I have heard that ?? Terry

I'm with ya Graeme lol Terry

Great Vid Kev. How would it be with 2 up ?

Was a good clip of the War Terry

Trouble turning around on the ground--gotta be a Jab

Big Pete, I am right with you on the brakes. Bloody embarrasing having to shut down and get out to turn the girl around at the end of some narrow strip at a fly-in (Jimbour winery recently ) I don't think they need the complexity of toe brakes but a seperate lever as suggested that CANNOT be left on. Terry

Sorry Tomo for not replying earlier. Yes that was yesterday or last week now. Just arrived back in Wang at 9.30 this morning in a 36knot crosswind most of the way and 36 degrees. Time for a shower and rest. It was a great trip and we clocked up 20 hours and met some great people. Terry

Yep, definately no landing fees or airways charges. Terry

Sorry Al, but seats are full. Should be back here about midday Terry

Gidday Al, What a great idea. I am from down south but up here at the moment in my J230. So first trip--- I am off to Fraser and Cooloola Cove tomorrow morning about 8am from Caboolture. So any one wanting to tag along please yell out. Terry 0427 221106 J 230 FTK