old man emu

Spoke to my adviser who suggested that instead of an AN4- bolt, use an NAS1004- one as the NAS has a much higher shear strength. Also closely examine all brackets etc that the bolt goes through as these can loosen.

OME

Where then hell are the Energiser Bunnies?

OME

Measure three times. Go have a cuppa and come back an measure again.

OME

Yes. I think that it was used in both Theatres as a ground attack - ground support weapon. It's only really famous air-to-air victory was the operation to get Yamamoto, and that relied on long-range and a slow bomber type as its target.

OME

Wasn't the P-38 found to be ineffective in the type of air war that was being fought in Europe (high altitude), but well suited to what was needed in the Pacific - long range?

I can remember my father telling me that while he was in the Pacific, he was taken for a ride in a P-38 by a Yank who gave him a real aerobatic work-out in it.

OME

Sorry - Fingers moving faster than grey matter ( so what's new ? )

I hate undecided people! It's either Black or White, not Shades of Grey! OME

Yep your right OME, Black chicks are hot so are white ones. But grey ones - thats called Necrophilia.

That's just 50 shades of grey style solo style....

OME

I am one of the guilty ones . I have whipped myself for my transgressions.

OME

Dissapointing to see the New Posts list top 4 about politics, bureaucrats & polution less than 8 hours after Ian started this thread requesting more focus on aviation.

OME

How many Prime Ministers does it take to change a light bulb? No-one knows - the light bulbs last longer.

OME

...I'm sure he'll use his best judgement wether to on share or not.

OME

Well, procedures have been followed and RAAus has been formally informed. Bolly is aware of the matter.

My questions are:

1. Does CASA know about this in case there are any of these props on VH registered aircraft?

2. Has RAAus issued any sort of warning bulletin for the information of people who do not use this forum?

OME

Mate...................looking at your paintjob for the SuperDiamond..................... were you on LSD at the time?

OME

Maybe it's a (0.33 x pi)

OME

According to this http://www.ppp.shell.com/prices.aspx 100LL is $1.85 per litre (plus ~ $0.04 excise and 10% GST) in most places around the major cities in Australia. Convertng US gallons to litres and an exchange rate of $AU1 = $US0.70, the price in Texas is $AU 1.50. Sherman is a stone's throw from Dallas.

OME

Is it little wonder that General Aviation in all its forms thrives in the USA when States support it with organisations such as these http://www.marylandregionalaviation.aero/ ?

Just for information, Maryland is one of the New England states. It is 160 x 400 kms in size (32,ooo sq kms), which is one third the size of Tasmania.

Old Man Emu

Phil sent this through to me:

'No abnormalities' with Shoreham jet, interim report finds

Image copyright eddie mitchell Image caption Eleven people died in the crash on the A27 in Shoreham last month

The jet which crashed at the Shoreham air show killing 11 people showed "no abnormal indications" during its flight, an initial report has found.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) report said cockpit footage showed the plane "responding to the pilot's control inputs".

It also said pilot Andy Hill was thrown clear of the aircraft during the later part of the crash on 22 August.

The AAIB said it was not clear whether Mr Hill initiated his ejection.

The 51-year-old pilot is currently in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

The report says the Hawker Hunter's canopy was released at the initial impact. At this time fuel and fuel vapour was released and then ignited.

The jet split into four parts and both Mr Hill and his seat were thrown clear off the cockpit.

The report states: "The investigation continues to determine if the pilot attempted to initiate ejection or if the canopy and pilot's seat were liberated as a result of impact damage to the cockpit."

Image copyrightReuters Image caption The crash site was littered with wreckage from the jet. The AAIB's report also revealed there was no "blackbox" flight recorder on the vintage jet, however, there were two cameras positioned in the cockpit.

It revealed: "To date, no abnormal indications have been identified [from the footage].

"Throughout the flight, the aircraft appeared to be responding to the pilot's control inputs."

The AAIB said it has received a "large amount" of video footage and photographs of the aircraft, many of which were taken in high resolution, from a variety of locations on and around Shoreham Airport.

It said an analysis of the still and moving images using "photogrammetry techniques" will be undertaken to establish the parameters of the aircraft's manoeuvres, including flight path and speed.

OME

At least she's cooking you a square meal.

Here is a link to the latest NSW Crime Statistics. They show an increase of 40% in the number of arrests for amphetamine related offences. (Page 5)

Interestingly, although there has been a dramatic rise in the use of 'speed', there has not been an associated rise in property crime (break & enter) as was associated with the heroin epidemic of the 1990's. Apparently 'speed' is so cheap that users can fund their purchases without resorting to crime. Also, 'speed' does not require multiple hits per day. It must be addictive in way that is different from the opiates.

http://www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au/Documents/RCS-Quarterly/NSW_Recorded_Crime_March_2015.pdf

OME

German Work, Health and Safety regulations state that a blitzenbulben may only be changed by a mitderbitzofpaperspitzensparkendumkoffen.

OME

Un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq

Cinq pronounced 'sank': http://forvo.com/word/cinq/#fr

OME

Had to post this, just to get back on topic. This thread has disappeared into the Shoreham Airshow thread.

OME

Well done, Jimmy!

I think I'll team you with that Smalltown boy, Clark Kent and he can help you look in to it. I swear that he has X-ray vision when he's chasing a lead. I was going to assign him a story about an alleged haunting in a church graveyard, but he ran off mumbling something about not wanting to go near a crypt tonight.

White, Perry

Please get back to the Bulldog Autogyro thread for any more comments about it, so we can keep this thread for the Shoreham incident. - OME

Pud,

Thanks for being a part of our lives.

OME

Keep up this sloppy, Jimmy, and we'll have to sell you off to The News of the World.

Where's your update story on the Bulldog?

White, Perry

Editor in Chief