planedriver

Like so many members on here, I have been glued to my computer for the past few days hoping and praying, while watching and listening from first light with hope in my heart. Many a heart has been broken by this tragic event, and to many, life will never be the same again. However, all who fly realise that there could possibly come a day when our passion comes back and bites us, for whatever reason. That is the risk we all take, but hopefully we do everything within our means to reduce the risks, as much as is humanly possible.

That wonderful old aircraft, or it's treasured occupants, can never be replaced, so guys, I sincerely hope that you learn something from this tragic event, and try to make the best decisions possible to minimise any re-occurence.

Des was such a likeable character and will be sorely missed by so many.

RIP Des, and your passengers, and thank you so much for all involved in the rescue operation who were hoping for a better outcome.

Kind Regards

Planey

And that's why you pay the doctor big bucks ...... to ask the right question.OME

Funny that!

I normally pay the big bucks, to hopefully get the right answer

So that's my problem. Alan.

Keep it up:chuffed:

Thats was pretty cool, and sounded good with it's 4stroke motor.

Getting it back on the ground with all the bits still together is another bonus.

Skydiving is not good for blind people either..

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Scares the sh*t out of their guidedogs.

 

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However, when the lead goes slack, you know it's time to land:compress:

That is so sad to hear.

A wonderful old aircraft with dedicated enthusisiasts on board. So hope the outcome is better than the initial news.

This all sounds great (for us who love this site) Ian, but can't help wondering if you ever get to bed (to sleep, that is?) at night.

Corrine must also feel proud, of all that you achieve mate.

We certainly appreciate all your hard work.

Thank you.

Kind Regards

Planey

Kevin had shingles.

Those of us who spend much time in a doctor's office should appreciate this! Doesn't it seem more and more that physicians are running their practices like an assembly line?

Here's what happened to Kevin:

Kevin walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. Kevin said: 'Shingles.' So she wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat.

Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aide came out and asked Kevin what he had...

Kevin said, 'Shingles.' So she wrote down his height, weight, a complete medical history and told Kevin to wait in the examining room.

A half hour later a nurse came in and asked Kevin what he had. Kevin said, 'Shingles..' So the nurse gave Kevin a blood test, a blood pressure test, an electrocardiogram, and told Kevin to take off all his clothes and wait for the doctor.

An hour later the doctor came in and found Kevin sitting patiently in the nude and asked Kevin what he had.

Kevin said, 'Shingles.' The doctor asked, 'Where?'

Kevin said, 'Outside on the truck. Where do you want me to unload 'em??'

Just looked at the photo of your dash, and have to say "Hello, Hello, Hello, I note that it's out of rego Sir"

Hi boingk, i've spent ages looking for a nice shot I had of your Minicab taking off from The Oaks a while back, but alas, I cannot find it.

If I come across it on a back-up disc, i'll post it on here.

Kind Regards

Planey

Yes I know. I only post when I'm drunk.

Just looking at the time of the post, wasn't sure whether that was supposed to be your line, or mine:cheers:

A good outcome indeed Stew. Thanks for posting that mate.

I saw that trike flying along the bay recently and wished that I was up there in it, however this flight obviously didn't go quite as planned.

Well done David (the pilot) at least you are here to tell the story, thats the main thing.

Keep it going Eric, you've gotta include the navs too.

pair of Rabble Rousers, and marched them straight up in front of Mac McDello from Dandenong, being the highly-paid imported union bloke who nobody could clearly understand. "We'd noo put ip with this sort of shenneniking where I came from in Scootland. All the lad's there behave themselves, for fear of being kicked in the sporran area, and being sued by Ben Doon and his other gay solicitor partner Phil McCavity, who's business wasn't going too well, and were having difficulty making ends meet. Aaaakmed the new L2, who was repairing a broken flap hinge on a nearby aircraft with double-sided tape, butted in with his garlicy breath, befitting a camel, added that where he came from they would overcome such behavior by......

..... and always remember that the members must always be satisfied.

 

Thats always been my philosofy cried Nanna. I can recall many a fly-in when iv'e been shown around some dark hanger, and often got a big surprise that the aircraft kit I was to be shown, was still on the high seas. So in desperation, I simply grabbed the opportunity to.........

...... lift the boost (another techy term for 914 owners) of my .....

member..............popularity

Keep us posted, i'll be thinking of you cruising along that lovely bay and around Fraser Island in no time at all.

Good luck with the inspection Stew, after all your hard work poishing it.

"Oooly Dooly" exclained Tubs, i've always liked "fire in the arse" things that simply fly, now i'm gonna crank up my blow-off valve (engine tech term) to...

just about that time I normally like to go flying

initially, "full of fire", but became quickly doused, after the yobbo with the glinting smile, bellowed out, that lack of being loved, can cause a serious case of...........

unrest, if super-glue is used on your shoes to make sure you stay put during ellections.

Ahhh! commented Nobu, when I was a much younger man, I was velly interested in my ellections, ewry morning before my bowl of rice, i'd.........

initially, "full of fire", but became quickly doused, after the yobbo with the glinting smile, bellowed out, that lack of being loved, can cause a serious case of...........

Cheers Planey, still keeping out of trouble then!

Welcome back to the fold Brett.

Look forward to hearing more from you.

Kind Regards Planey

Anyway, i'm sure that there would be a lot huffing and puffing from the members, and many that simply did'nt know whether they were supposed to be coming, or going.

"I've got my own preferences" said Mavis, but the CEO (Complaints Executive Officer) said he was'nt sure whether he should suck or blow, so obviously nothings changed......

I've been in continent, but don't give a sh*t if I never go there again.