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What we need is an annual award thumb_down to the reporter and paper that come up with the most ridiculous story (about RAA). :yuk: One for every state. i_dunno Have a special trophy and even a cheque for further traing in recognizing the truth etc etc. It's best if we can embarrass the guy writng the story - make it personal. regards :big_grin::big_grin:
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........is really a Squintstar, as you have to look really hard to see its good points. WhereWillIPut'EmPete is still looking for a place to put the multitude of forum flyers expected to attend the the next Echuca Flyin AAAA Airshow spectacular. :thumb_up: If I tell everyone that we are a bunch of rich old farts who fly cause we can, then things will be tough and expensive. :yuk: If on the otherhand I tell everyone that we are all ex service personell attending the local ANZAC service, things will better, :thumb_up: hell, the way the Rudd Gov are handing out funds we may even get some financial assistance. Now just how many of us will still fit into our old service clobber, BigPete pondered to himself (not bloody many, I'll bet). :yuk:i_dunno Plan B is to giver everyone a boy scouts uniform and to line up at the local scout hall for a free ANZAC snag or two. :big_grin: (and if plan A and B fail - plan C is for I'mOuttaHerePete to leave the country and wait until things quiet down again). (hey, it worked for Pixie). regards :big_grin::big_grin:
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not to mention a J170c at around 80k... regards
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Fear not, fellow aviators :big_grin: - I have a cunning plan :) (for accomodation that is). Somehow, somewhere, I will find a place for us. :thumb_up: regards :big_grin::big_grin:
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THE EAC (Echuca Aero Club) put on a fantastic airshow every two years. Having the AAAA aircraft arrive on Friday and Saturday is a fantastic oppurtunity for all you camera happy (and just plane crazy) people to get your fill. There's a hell of a lot of effort (and money) goes into this to make it run smooth. Website is up and running with some, but not all content yet. Link: www.echucaairshow.com.au To get the most I would suggest you fly in on Fri/Sat and plan to fly home on the Monday (holiday for ANZAC day) The RSL runs a great service and breakfast early Saturday for those wishing to attend an ANZAC service. (if we are able to camp under the wing - I'll organize a bus pickup if required) I will of course, inform both the AAAA and EAC of our (RAA) requirements and intentions as they develop. and , yes Geoff I will get us our own RAA area. regards :big_grin::big_grin:
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No they don't and ...... If you want to see lots more of 'em :heart::heart: - AAAA fly in and Echuca Airshow. :thumb_up: ANZAC weekend in Echuca 2009 - don't miss it. regards :big_grin::big_grin:
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(Thanx Captain :heart: - it was getting lonely here by myself) regards :big_grin: :big_grin:
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regards :big_grin::big_grin:
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It's a great idea Captain, :thumb_up: one that I have been thinking about also. ;) The biggest problem will be if underwing camping will be allowed at the airport. If not we will have to source off field accomodation/camping areas. Leave it with me and I'll start the ball rolling. :big_grin: If you would like to attend - can you post your intentions here - please. regards :big_grin::big_grin:
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That FlyCamOne2 looks pretty good Ian, any chance the shop will stock it? regards
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You don't have to wait -f you're doing RAA - up to three hours I think (from memory) before student licence required. regards
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Hello....is that you Friar Oh good, now listen, we have a problem with the Captain :heart:...what's that ..Yes, I'll have a dozen, send them down with that shipment of aftershave, but make sure the labels are right this time....It wasn't 'till the missus commented on my "shardy" aftershave that I realized I'd been drinking out of the wrong bloody bottle :yuk: ...Yes the Captain,:heart: he's keeping three women that we know of, and, well... there might be more. i_dunno No, I don't know his bloody Aunt or where she keeps the pen....Yes, well allright I'll ask next time I see her, now ask IStompThemMyselfGeoff :thumb_up: to fly You to the Captains :heart: location and give him a good morals serve and tell him to behave...Ok....Yes....Will do..... regards :big_grin::big_grin:
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While all this has been going on, SherlockPete has been mulling over a very strange observation. :confused: The Captain :heart: has a FOUR slice toaster in his J230. Why Two slices of toast at a time should be enough for two occupants. i_dunno Then, :ah_oh: like a darting Jabiru departing sideways from the runway, :yuk: (are we ever going to get past it?) (NO) AstoundedPete realizes the obvious answer. :thumb_up: The Captain :heart: is entertaining all three of the Riverland gals :ah_oh: (daughter, :broken_heart: mum, :broken_heart: and nana :broken_heart:) in his J230 (nee J430 minus extra seats). How could we be so blind, AnguishedPete said to himself - its so out there - 4 slice toaster and two pouffs in the back section :confused: (not that there's anything wrong with that!). :big_grin: Crikey, if Wreck A:censored: Aviation Oz get hold of this info - it will look bad for all of us, time to get the Good Friar Puk to do some hands on counseling. So ConcernedPete :black_eye: makes the call.......... regards :big_grin::big_grin:
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What a sad story - and a mystery as well. One day they may be found - either in the sea or perhaps on land? regards
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G;day Dave - no - sorry mate I don't hire my aircraft. The Echuca Aero Club has a J160c on line for club memnbers to hire at $90 per hour wet. Don't know if that will help. I think flying membership is around $110.00 a year and you would have to have a check flight. PM me if you need further info. regards Peter
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.....just wanted to get away from all the inuendo :ah_oh: and upyourendo :confused: that was so prevalent and bogging down the flow (of a good story). i_dunno However the truth of the matter is PoorLeftOutOfTheActionPete was feeling hard done by as he was the only one (Jabiru Jocky) not having Jabiru departures :black_eye: (of 90 degrees or more to the left (not that there's anything wrong with that)). :yuk: So whilst doing T&G's to the sounds of "Come Fly With Me" and "Straighten Up and Fly RIGHT" on his Ipod, :thumb_up: DownTheCentreLinePete lands one after the other with no deviation what so ever. :big_grin: "Bugger", said BigPete to himself, "I was hoping for more bounce and spin than Shane Warne could dream of". Maybe I need more weight over the front wheel. thumb_down The Captain :heart: has all sorts of in his 230, even got an Espresso machine and 4 slice toaster in the front panel. Desperately IWantToBeAsBadAsTheRestOfYouPete reached for the 'phone...... regards :big_grin::big_grin::big_grin: My Aunt's garden is to the left of my arrival.
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Meanwhile, the Good Friar Puk :big_grin: and PlainJaneVanillaGeoff had beens sampling the latest of Puk's altar wine. :clown: "Jeez it's gotta kick like a 170 landing nosewheel first with a 20 knot crosswind", said I'mStraightGeoff. ;):ah_oh: "Well, there's a fair crosswind now", said the Friar, :big_grin: "lets fire up the JabyJuicer and give it a go." :thumb_up: So out two heros strapped themselves in and (after preflight, of course) MidnightGeoff hits the starter. The JabiShrew bellows into life and before they know it, are at 4000ft over the WentWorthLess aerodrome. "", said Geoff - "what did you fuel up with " PiedPuk :clown: took another swig of his bottle and said - "Wow - AVGAS sure tastes funny, doesn't it " OMG, thought Geoff to himself - this will give those bastards at Shell a shake up - I'll call it JabiruJetJuice and sell it for $1.45 a liter. :thumb_up: So as the Captain :heart: choked on his 5th Latte for the day......... regards :big_grin::big_grin:
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...and as the JatoJabbiVazoom :confused: screamed past the pine tree (at 342 knots) the 20% used Jato set fire to the tree and disappeared into the clouds. "What and who the was that", said the captain :heart: to nobody in particular as he sipped his latte. "That TubbyTubaPlayer is one confused dude as well" he said to himself. His last post has us concerned and baffled. (Just who was the pilot?) "Now, where is the local CFS number" :thumb_up: said Le Crappe, as the fire across the road started to spread....... regards :big_grin::big_grin:
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I was at Deni today at the Sun Festival. Saw the Jabiru flying around and wondered about who was in it. i_dunno Now I know. :big_grin: Echuca is a great stop when you do your navs Bruce. :thumb_up:Let me know and I'll have the kettle on. Welcome to the forums. regards :big_grin::big_grin:
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....received notice from the aerodrome manager thumb_down that as I fly a "Wandering Jew' Jabislew :yuk: - I will be charged for three landings (one sealed and two grass (either side)) every time I touch down. " me, and you", said the Captain, "I'm going to order some USAF surplus JATO units :thumb_up: and fit them to the FabJab. Should be able to depart from my own driveway (78 feet) and miss the powerlines and the Telstra Microwave tower too." ;) It wasn't long before the package from the USA arrived......... regards :big_grin::big_grin:
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...his old Bently side by side 12 gauge shotgun with no. 8 shot. :thumb_up: Just wait 'till that little basket comes within range and I'll shoot off his nose wheel and he can land like a real pilot :big_grin: should.....
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Once the main gear is on the runway - keep pulling the stick ALL THE WAY BACK as the aircraft slows - until you can't pull back any further. The nose wheel will come down at a much slower speed, when it's ready to. If you'te not doing this - then you shoud be. regards
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....absolutely gobsmacked that his purely plutonic relationship :heart: with the aforementioned Riverland female clan could be so miss aligned. :broken_heart: "" said ManOfFewWordsPete, I go on holidays to clear away the stress and strain of being a NES superstar, and when I return my reputation is in tatters :yuk: and my character has been screwed up something terrible. "I'm off to see the good FriarPuk, and when I return, I expect more decorum on the forum" :big_grin: said PoeticPete as he preflighted the JabberWokkieRue. :thumb_up: "and don't forget to send your used corks back to PlainJaneVanillaGeoff in Mildura, so he can bottle more of the sacrementle wine for the next sermon" :thumb_up::thumb_up: With a wave of his hand to his adoring public, :confused::black_eye: SuperStarPete guns the motor of the fastest Jabiroo in the Echuca area, and departs into the sunset......
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I'm amazed that manufacturers bother with fitting fuel gauges. (electric ones in the dash)i_dunno I mean, we're taught not to trust them right? dip the tanks laddie, know how much fuel you use per hour and do the sums, etc etc. :confused: My Jabby :heart: and quite a few older/different aeroplanes have a sight gauge, :thumb_up: what you see (on the level ground) is what you have. :thumb_up: Sorry Jack - doesn't help you one little bit. regards :big_grin::big_grin:
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Any of the DH biplanes :heart::heart::heart: regards :big_grin:
