planedriver

Welcome Ryan,

If you have any form of aviation interest running through your bloodstream, you've certainly landed at the right place,

Don't for one moment think you are too young. There are quite a few young-uns here that would love to chat to you and give any guidence you feel you might need, so go go for it, you are in good company.

Regards

Planey

Welcome to this site, I have to warn you though, that it's very contagious.

You'll love it, and we look forward to hearing more from you.

Ask all you want, you'll always get some good answers and guidence.

Don't be shy.

Regards

Planey

Well done Matt, that was great viewing mate. Looks like conditions were ideal.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

Kind regards

Planey

Thanks Querty and BlackRod. Have edited my original post with the proper links.

Wish I was more computer savvy.

Kind Regards

Alan

PlaneyYour link doesnt work

 

Sorry Qwerty, don't know what i'm doing wrong, but if you google bankstown pilotless plane shot down, it'll show several reports.

 

Regards

 

Planey

 

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The sun was hot already - it was only 8 o'clock

The cocky took off in his Ute, to go and check his stock.

He drove around the paddocks checking wethers, ewes and lambs,

The float valves in the water troughs, the windmills on the dams.

He stopped and turned a windmill on to fill a water tank

And saw a ewe down in the dam, a few yards from the bank.

'Typical bloody sheep,' he thought, 'they've got no common sense,

'They won't go through a gateway but they'll jump a bloody fence.'

The ewe was stuck down in the mud, he knew without a doubt

She'd stay there 'til she carked it if he didn't get her out.

But when he reached the water's edge, the startled ewe broke free

And in her haste to get away, began a swimming spree.

He reckoned once her fleece was wet, the weight would drag her down

If he didn't rescue her, the stupid sod would drown.

Her style was unimpressive, her survival chances slim

He saw no other option, he would have to take a swim.

He peeled his shirt and singlet off, his trousers, boots and socks

And as he couldn't stand wet clothes, he also shed his jocks.

He jumped into the water and away that cocky swam

He caught up with her, somewhere near the middle of the dam

The ewe was quite evasive, she kept giving him the slip

He tried to grab her sodden fleece but couldn't get a grip.

At last he got her to the bank and stopped to catch his breath

She showed him little gratitude for saving her from death.

She took off like a Bondi tram around the other side

He swore next time he caught that ewe he'd hang her bloody hide.

Then round and round the dam they ran, although he felt quite puffed

He still thought he could run her down, she must be nearly stuffed.

The local stock rep came along to pay a call that day.

He knew this bloke was on his own, his wife had gone away.

He didn't really think he'd get fresh scones for morning tea

But nor was he prepared for what he was about to see.

He rubbed his eyes in disbelief at what came into view

For running down the catchment came this frantic-looking ewe.

And on her heels in hot pursuit and wearing not a stitch

The farmer yelling wildly 'Come back here, you lousy b*tch!'

The stock rep didn't hang around, he took off in his car

The cocky's reputation has been damaged near and far

So bear in mind the Work Safe rule when next you check your flocks

Spot the hazard, Assess the risk, and always wear your Jocks!

Whilst 99.9% of you who have to hand start their aircraft would realise the importance of using chocks. The attached link is an interesting read from way back in 1955 when an Auster was hand started at Bankstown with too much throttle and no chocks.

The aircraft actually became airborn and buzzed Sydney for two hours, before being shot down at 8000ft by Navy Hawker Fury's off the Northern Beaches.

This highlights the use of chocks, and is an interesting read for those of you who were too young to remember the occasion, plus those that just pretent to be.

For anyone interested, here's the link to the newspaper report from the day.The Age - Google News Archive Search

Regards

Planey

I remember reading that too Qwerty.

The boys at The Oaks said his name was Richard Cranium or something.

I wonder if, and how he was reprimanded for his gross stupidity, and whether he's still flying?

Hope he gets to read the posts which i'm sure are acceptable given the circumstances.

Maybe it should be mandatory at such gatherings, to have a hefty tail peg tie-down, or chocks for hand starts where there lots of people around, at least until the thing is able to idle, and marshals to keep bystanders well clear.

Many years ago there was an Auster which had been hand cranked at Bankstown with too much throttle, and no chocks. It actually took off and flew all around Sydney for two hours before being shot down by the RAN Hawker Sea Fury's at 8000ft off the Northern Beaches.

Here's the newspaper article of the time, it's an interesting read The Age - Google News Archive Search

or even better reading is this one Runaway - told by Tom Ware, NSW

Thanks for your help in finding the proper links Querty and BlackRod

Regards Planey

Good post David, we learn somthing new every day.

Rgds Planey

Inside the sub it was hot and sweaty as everyone was either snoring or holding their alchohol fuelled head from last nights over indulgance of the rum rations and saki. BigPete with the assistance of LittlePete came to the rescue with the reinstatement of the maccas delivery service.

With the conning tower hatch now open, they flew just above stall speed they dropped cups of strong coffee, some with lids flapping in the breeze, and a few cans of much needed deodorant.

"Rurra rife saber, danka, danka" cried Aki picking up his sextant desperately trying to get his bearings, but was confused as he looked up, thinking they had now started to make Zero's out of plastic and they have changed the markings.

So where did she get the money (flame suit on)

 

regards

:Rogue::Rogue::Rogue::Rogue:

They have their ways, as do some guys who have the wife manage their fuel bills:cool:

What a pool of deep philosophy this thread has produced - a lot of caring people.Qwerty, after thinking it over, possibly a lot less frrting would help.

Surely he'n not promoting sex without salesmanship:question:

facthunter for PM.

The one thing thats really lacking today is respect. Respect for oneself, respect for others, and respect for what's around us. Unfortunately, so many parents take the easy way out and don't demand it. If it was taught properly, and those who deviate were dealt with in the appropriate manner, we would all be a lot better off.

In the distant past, i've known some absolute rat-bags who had to do 2yrs national service, and after getting a bit of dicipline, turned out top blokes who have since really made it in this world.

We need a lot more like Tomo. He is a role model, has the right attitude, and will do well in life.:thumb_up: Good onya mate.

How i'm going to Quit Smoking.

A nice friendly guy called Ian, was at a New Year's Eve party, and turns to his friend, Ken, and asks for a cigarette.

'I thought you made a New Year's resolution to quit smoking,' Ken responds.

'I'm in the process of quitting,' replies Ian with a grin. 'Right now, I am in the middle of phase one.'

'Phase one?' wonders Ken.

'Yeah,' laughs Ian, 'I've simply decided to quit buying.' :big_grin::big_grin::big_grin:

Congratulations to Matt (or was it really Kaz?!) on making the cover of this month's Pacific Flyer with the superb shot of Matt Grigg's Globe Swift over the beach! Finally, one last shot before Christmas: Hard Yakka (Yak 52 VH-KMM) departing the AAAA Toy Run -

 

 

Happy Christmas and safe flying in 2010!

 

Philthy

Most of your shots make me want to dig out some of my SLR gear again, they're brilliant!.

Having said that, if you ever ask yourself if your in the right job:question: The answer must be yes. As good as you are, photographers don't normally have a pension at the the end of service, so stick with it.

Keep clicking away mate, I just luv what you post, they'd make a great calender for aviation nuts like me and many others.:thumb_up:

Kind regards

Planey

:robin::killen::rilla::spruce_up::Rogue::man flying::FeelGood::queen::big_grin::thumb_up: Thanks RKW, Tomo,Qwerty and Donkey for sharing my greatest joy and life time dream.......And how I'm feeling is all of the above...Happy Christmas Studentbiggles + Co xxxooo

Thats wonderful news that I don't doubt you'll enjoy it for ever and a day.

All together now "Yee Ha!:big_grin:

Regards Planey

Yes Its a little pitot cover... uses airflow to lift it open, then sits back down once you stop.

The pictures look great Tomo thanks to the recent rain.

Sounds like you had an absolute ball.:thumb_up:

Thanks for sharing it with us

Kind Regards

Planey

Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl, "Will you marry me? "The girl said, "NO!" And the guy lived happily ever after and went flying and fishing and hunting and drank beer and frrted whenever he wanted.

THE END :raise_eyebrow:

But of course, once the legs are are up, it'll be up with the blackbirds and almost a Starlet

SCOOP!

First exciting picture reveals new model Jabiru, which is claimed to fly higher and faster.

"Trust me" as the Parramatta Road car salesman said, "it's true, here's the proof"

Kind Regards

Planey.

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10/10:laugh:

Rgds Planey

Welcome Rory and congratulations on your first solo. I bet you still dream about it most nights.

Old Man Tomo has now become a star in our favorite mag, and I heard that his autographs may be available for the price of 1hrs flying, through the Clear Prop Shop.

But don't worry about it, next year it'll propably be your turn, and good luck to the pair of you.:thumb_up:

Good luck mate, keep us posted about your progress.

Kind regards

Planey

Hi Pud,

A tube of Autosol metal polish worked great on the perspex windscreen on my boat which had fine scratches from the tarp, plus No 1 son who uses it occasionaly, and has a nasty habit of wiping salt crystals off the screen without wetting it first.

Being a very fine abrasive, it's no quick fix on a large area, but with a nice clean soft cloth and plenty of elbow grease, it produced great results.

I learned this many years ago from an old time watchmaker I worked with, who used it to polish scratched watch glass faces when he did repairs.

The other stuff he used was Duraglit wadding made in the UK. I did manage to buy a tin here in Oz many years ago. It's a cotton wool type material impregnated with chemicals (oelic acid, I think, and polish) Brite Shine available in Oz would probably be very similar, and I think Supa Cheap Auto stocks it.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Planey

P.S. Never use Mr Sheen on window-tinting inside cars. I learned the hard way, and it made my tinting go all crappy and scaley and was never the same afterwards.

As I have said before I am afraid of clouds and powerlines, but that is a different story. In the above context, where I say "me too, I'm afraid", the "I'm afraid" is a basically meaningless linguistic device that seems to be normal in spoken or conversational english. From what I have been told and from what I have observed it seems to be a sentance filler that aids somewhat in softening the primary message of the sentance although it is almost completely redundant in this instance. I can understand your query, it has taken me a long time to learn to communicate effectively with the neuro-typical population.I hope that this clears things up for you Planey, if you need further clarification don't hesitate to ask.

 

Cheers, Qwerty

Kind Regards

Planey

Me too I'm afraid mate.