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  1. Methusala
    I respectfully accede to your suggestion and will move my attention to an off topic post. Thanks Willedoo (even sillier nom-de-plume than Methusala {{sorry!}})
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    Question of missing debris aside (some very chunky hi temp resistant pieces admittedly) there is also the question how did a low time 172 student achieve some remarkable flying which seems beyond the capacity of expert air transport pilots with years experience. One stated that the required flight path would be in excess of the structural capability of the airframe.
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    I think that it is easier than most people realise for those that we consider 'experts' to be drawn into a sucker shot. A friend of mine whose father was a salesman says that they are the easiest people to hoodwink into a poor deal
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    G'day SP, Ever seen a "Hollywood Blockbuster"? These guys are serious people, not easily fooled by 'smoke and mirrors'. I can only refer fellow posters to material for their consideration and interest. Whether it is filed under 'whacky conspiracy theories' is out of my control. BTW did you know that the term 'conspiracy theory' was first used by the CIA?
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    Can a 100 ton aircraft really disappear without trace into a steel column encased building? The linked story is told by very experienced jet transport pilots and throws real doubt on the official story of the WTC attacks. https://newspunch.com/cia-pilot-presents-evidence-that-no-planes-hit-towers-on-911/
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    Then came the news that the 5th generation techno-marvel coming out of the US MIC could not even fly at sustained supersonic speeds (just as a reminder, normally the concept of “5th” generation not only implies the ability to fly faster than the speed of sound, it also implies the ability to do so (for a lengthy period of time) without even the use of afterburners, in the so-called “supercruise” mode!).
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    A Canberra times front page article I saw last Thursday was headed "Contract Tracing..." This on a front page FGS! I used to be a proofreader on this paper decades ago but saw the demise of proof reading as electronic typesetting took over. How could such an obvious error get through to the front page. Years ago, the head reader had to sign off on the front page. (Sorry to be off topic here. Don)
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    I've just realised that I don't care if the bloody pubs never reopen.
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    Couldn't agree more, Nev. Similar to the mantra,"It's safe to open our schools." Morrison said that the idea of a "National Cabinet", was so that the states could control areas that they were responsible for. But the control freak must have his way. Note that it is a "National Cabinet" not COAG simply so that decisions are covered by the 20 or 30 year rule and remain secret.
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    Morrison govt refuses to put ministers on the mat for any transgression. Hide behind a compliant AFP or blatently tough it out knowing the 24/7 media will move on. Trust them at their word? I dont think so.
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    Caution Bruce! Could be treading on a lot of toes.
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    We were in Merimbula for a weekend when one was visiting. Belonged to Jack Curtis. Took the kids down to have a look as Jack's wife told the small crowd that they were doing circuits to familiarise a new pilot. She invited us to join them so we all shared a very generous treat. I noticed that as the tail came up it yawed slightly. Afterwards the young pilot told me that because of the effort to push the yoke forward, he had to take his feet off the rudder pedals and plant them on the floor. Wonderful circuit of Merimbula.
  13. Methusala
    Aviation Salvage at Bankstown used to have mountains of components taken from scrapped GA aircraft. Aviation standard at cheap prices.
  14. Methusala
    Thanks for your post, Don
  15. Methusala
    Can anyone help with an economical freight hookup to send 2 VW engines to the Gold Coast from Canberra? 0414626700 Don.
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    Except on final, (FH) Tailwind or a thermal, bugger!
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    I've not seen evidence of this.
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    Pilots read these posts. We all want the best for our fellows. This forum is an educative, information exchange. I have never posted anything that I believe to be disrespectful to unfortunate victims of fate. All pilots who read these reports wish only to expand their knowledge and, hopefully, to avoid making mistakes. I wish that all of our fellow forumites would take these posts in the generous manner in which, I believe, they are posted.
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    Would be an impossible task to aim under powerlines if trees were on the following trajectory. Pilot would have been wishing for power to come back on as he approached them. Partial loss of power on takeoff leaves us in uncharted territory in the absence of an imprinted plan, well rehearsed before commencement of the flight. "Be prepared".
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    Meanwhile, one of the lawmakers in CHIEF, the honorable (haw, haw , haw) treasurer Lunatic in Chief, forgets himself in presence of a camera (you just can't make this stuff up!) and attempts to shake hands with Albo??? And, not surprisingly, all the loyal media choose to feature the same idiot elbow bumping with Scummo. Australia you're standing in it.
  21. Methusala
    Why tell"a story" if you don't respect the listener? We aren't impressed by big noters, you probably bounce every landing.
  22. Methusala
    Hint: for those who don't have a comprehensive memory for Y designations - simply copy and paste to your search engine AND IT COMES UP ...2 SECONDS WORTH1
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    Boeing 737 MAX Crash Reveals Severe Problem With Older Boeing 737 NGs More information on Boeing's descent from the best days. https://www.moonofalabama.org/2019/05/boeing-737-max-crash-reveals-a-severe-problem-with-older-boeing-737-ngs.html
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    No. It was cream and based at Wedderburn Kaz.
  25. Methusala
    A mate from Wedderburn became proud owner of an Aeronca Champ. We'd met at Holbrook a number of times and so we met up again at an SAAA Easter fly-in at Mangalore. I had my VP-2 there, some doubted that it could fly 2 people on the Revmaster but it did. Anyway, my mate was really proud of his little Champ and generously offered to take me for a fly. We climbed aboard and except for the lack of leg room it was a nice little thing. It had a C-65 which was hand-propped to start. We took off and enjoyed a leisurely climb to about 2,000ft above ground. He handed over to me and I flew around for a bit. "See how she stalls" he said. I protested but he insisted that I should marvel further at her 'pussy-cat' nature. I pulled the revs back and eased back on the stick until it shuddered and dropped its nose, simultaneously with the prop coming to a standstill! Surprised we looked at each other. I then suggested that the correct course of action would be to put the nose down and attempt to air start it but, to my surprise he insisted on dead sticking it to a landing before many shocked spectators. Things that happen I guess!
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