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You're right Frank, I saw a few people that I know already but turns out I missed a few others. Had intended doing a homebrew cap with my iron on rec flying badge, but didn't get the right cap in time. Maybe by next year:laugh:

Thanks for sharing those - quite something to see.

Hi Fozzie, lots of GA refugees here, self included, you'll be in good company. Welcome and enjoy the forums. Cheers

Found this video clip Also I understand from another forum that the pilot did suffer back injuries, but is expected to make a full recovery. Pretty much the old story of running out of airspeed and ideas simultaneously, he was certainly low when he disconnected from the tug and it looks to have been turbulent down there.

Friend sent these via e-mail, apparently taken at an airshow in the UK. That's got to hurt! I didn't get a coherent account of what happened, but reading between the lines he cut it a bit fine turning onto final and suffered the beginnings of a stall/spin scenario. Pilot got out of the wreck under his own steam and wasn't seriously hurt. Must say I'm amazed, I would have expected back injuries at the very least.

Hi Willba - short answer is yes it does count, have a look at the Ra-Aus website, link on the homepage of this site, there is info there on converting from GA to RA. As I understand it, it is up to your RA instructor to assess whether you are competent to be issued with an RA certificate. Bear in mind there is a 5 hour minimum conversion for a current licenced GA pilot so it will take a few hours, but you certainly won't have to start from scratch. Enjoy!

Looks as though John Gilpin called the wx 100%, just had a look at the photo gallery on the Courier Mail website, what a mess. 5,000 odd marooned, roads closed and now the races have been cancelled altogether!

Just seen on the news about a Tiger Moth that ploughed into spectators at an airshow in Germany. 1 spectator dead, quite a few injured - pilot survived. "Lost control after takeoff" Geez that must be the ultimate nightmare, I was on the organising committee at an airshow overseas, for a number of years and that was one thing that used to give me sleepless nights. That said, I hope there isn't a kneejerk reaction again, a la Ramstein.:black_eye:

This just makes the question of how you log Cri-Cri time more complex. It may not be a turbine, but it doesn't have reciprocating engines either:laugh: Light weight, rotary, multi:nerd:

A burning 747 freighter is fairly well removed from the flying most of us do, but fire can spoil your day in any powered aircraft. I have had a quick look through the pprune discussion, as usual lots of detours and downright bs, but something that came through pretty clearly was the necessity of getting the show on the ground asap once fire is identified. It very seldom gets any better and normally goes pear shaped pretty rapidly. I have seen similar reports of fires in GA aircraft - enough to cure me of any "she'll be right" attitude to maintenance of fuel systems! UPS Issues Statement on Dubai Accident ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the request of the families, UPS can now confirm that two of our crewmembers, Captain Doug Lampe of Louisville, Kentucky, and First Officer Matthew Bell of Sanford, Florida, lost their lives in the crash of Flight 6 yesterday, Sept. 3, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The two pilots were flying a 747-400 en route to Cologne, Germany, when it crashed near Dubai International Airport shortly after takeoff. “This is a terrible tragedy, and all of us at UPS extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of both of these crewmembers,” said UPS CEO Scott Davis. “Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with them during this difficult time.” The UPS Family Assistance Team is working with the victims’ families to help them in their time of need. Captain Lampe, 48, has been with UPS since 1995. First Officer Bell, 38, has been with UPS since 2006. Both crewmembers flew out of UPS’s Anchorage, Alaska domicile, or pilot base. The aircraft, tail number N571UP, was just three years old, entering UPS service off the Boeing production line in September 2007. The airframe had flown 9977 hours, completing 1764 takeoffs and landings. It was up to date on all maintenance, having just completed a major inspection in June 2010. UPS owns 12 747-400s, eight of which are new, and four of which have been purchased from other carriers and adapted for UPS use. The aircraft, which has a payload capacity of nearly 258,600 pounds, is used on long-range international routes, such as the regular Dubai-Cologne routing. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is dispatching an aviation investigation team to assist the General Civil Aviation Authority (GACC) of the United Arab Emirates in the crash investigation. The GCAA will take the lead on the investigation and release all information on the progress of the investigation. NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman has designated senior air safety investigator Bill English as the U.S. accredited representative. His team will include NTSB specialists in the areas of human performance, fire, operations and systems. The team will also include technical advisors from the FAA, Boeing, UPS, GE and the Independent Pilots Association. A UPS team has arrived in Dubai at this time and will cooperate with authorities in the investigation. “We established an internal command center within minutes of learning of this tragedy. It will be staffed around the clock with experts from every part of our operation,” said UPS Airlines President Bob Lekites. “Safe, secure operations are our top priorities for our employees, our customers, and our public stakeholders.”

Well that's that then , we joined what seemed like a good percentage of Brisbane's population near the river and watched the normal slick and impressive Riverfire display. No Roulettes this year, although the Blackhawk did its best to make up for them with its menacing presence. I have to admit to being a tiny bit disappointed in the F-111 display though, disloyal as it feels to say it. Although there were 2 aircraft over the city, the pre-show pass was only down the Southbank reach - by a single aircraft, which was a bit of a damp squib for those of us on the City reach. We did get a better and prolonged view of the beast later on, although it seemed to me that they were higher than in previous years, which diminished the sound effects. Perhaps it was just that our vantage point next to the Storey Bridge wasn't as good as Kangaroo Point and the river itself where I've watched from previously. Ah well, the weather held off and we had a good night anyway - would have been kicking myself if I had missed the final night time show.

Looks as though Huey is teasing us - I have been paging backward and forward between BoM and weatherzone trying to decide whether to set course for Brissie to go and watch the F-111's light up the sky. Had to chuckle though, took a detour via the prune and found the usual suspects getting into a froth about the safety aspect, which somehow came to include Roulettes routine. Some poor sap had politely enquired about the frequency used and 2 pages of drivel later still didn't have an answer:laugh: Anyhow, last I looked BoM reckon the rain is coming tonight - just hadn't quite decided what time it is likely to put in an appearance over the city. Stuff it, I'm going, would only be sitting at home wondering what was happening otherwise - saw the practice yesterday, enough to raise the hair on my neck.

Was sent a couple of new photographs of the crash - must say the one of the wingtip being driven into the dirt makes my blood run cold, I get the impression that a small change in trajectory could have resulted in a much worse outcome. Interesting to observe the position of the elevators and ailerons in the pre impact shots, doesn't look as though that thing was really flying anymore. New underwear for the Cessna pilots?

Welcome Geoff, you have fine taste in aircraft if I may say so. Hope you enjoy the forums. Cheers Carl

Sounds good Jim, would be great to hear a report on your experience. As I've said on other threads, I have friends who have been down this path, one of them several times and they have had mostly positive experiences. The key seems to be preparation and not trying to cut corners - have a proper pre-purchase inspection done, use a good shipping agent, insure things properly. It may cut into your saving a little, but eliminates a lot of the bear traps that lie hidden out there. Cheers

Great photos - as always Scott.

I tried to find the thread where we discussed the ZU BEX Lightning crash, anyhow I see it looks as though the Thunder City dream is coming to an end. From their discussion forum; Supersonic Lightnings by Mike Beachy Head » June 28th, 2010, 8:50 am Thunder City is considering selling its fleet in whole or in part. Currently there are three English Electric Lightnings (1 two seat and 2 single seat), three Blackburn Buccaneers, four Hawker Hunters ( 3 two seat and 1 single seat) one BAC Strikemaster and three Aerospatiale PUMA helicopters. All include massive spares inventories and complete current docuemnation. All are in fully restored flying condition. Serious people only please - contact [email protected] - website is www.thundercity.com I understand the Lightnings have effectively been grounded since the accident, as have the Bucs.

Geez, they got a bit more than they bargained for there! I must dig around in my old magazines, there is a photo of something like a LET 410 spinning amongst the jumpers who have just bailed:ah_oh:

There's a pity, I didn't know what rego to look out for - saw you taxi in, but not where you parked. The mighty Airtourer and a few more that caught my fancy. Love that Pacer!

Thanks for the cut n paste job John, interesting read.

Yeah Tomo you missed a good day, don't know what today would have been like, wx here on the 'Coast is decidedly less friendly. Did DD make it? Sorry Mick, if I'd read your previous post I'd have known what you were in - didn't manage to see it parked, but here is another of the takeoff - none too sharp unfortunately, I was experimenting, trying to get a full prop disc.

Only forumite I knowingly caught arriving....... Dave Butler in the C172 along with a few others that caught my eye

Yeah I'll second that, very pleasant day, fortunately not as warm as last year! Saw a few familiar faces, lots of luvverly aircraft and walked a few km up n down the flight line - once again I had competing engagements, so wasn't able to stay the night, but worth a trip anyway. Which aircraft were you in Mick, I may have a photo or two? I saw Scott and the rest of the professionals stayed up sun on the opposite side of the runway - should be some good ones to come from there yet.

Hi mate, welcome aboard. Would love to hear a bit more about your Skydart, have only ever seen photos of them. Cheers

G'day Grahame, Welcome aboard and enjoy the forum. How about an update on some of your trips, airshows etc; always interesting to read how others enjoy their flying. Cheers