planedriver

Can't work out what all you blokes are gettin upset about.I practice all the time.....

 

Note! didn't say crackpot!

gift-wrapped through bolts to the many needy Jabby jocky's.

"But wait, there's more", said Santa, "this year i'm giving each of them a solar-powered dead-stick emergency fan, and a roll of duct tape for peace of mind.

Hehe said most of the Rotaryaxers, we'll be happy with the usual pair of socks that are too small, or...........

OK, since reading the lifting of all banned users post, by the site owner today, and how we have to kind to each other, I would like to offer my sincere appolgies to Howard Hughes in post 6399 on page 318 for refering to his timber pile being termite ridden and getting off track.

I'm sure if he was to build a Spruce Goose replica, the timber would be of the finest quality and would not come with any combi-driving greenie tree huggers, still attached.

Beautiful pictures and countryside. Hey! they are so clear through the air vent hole. Good thinking.

Eat well tonight.

I like the idea of the wings with jets, Yves Rossy style! Although he hasn't perfected landing yet either!

Loved the video Rob, but not sure that my breakfast would enjoy it as much.

Was that an Alfa160A with Rach in the hot seat?

Alan

Haha... embarrassing enough to be in an airforce with no defensive aircraft.

The aircraft may not be the latest models, but they still count to a country like NZ

Sadly! I think I might have met the guy at a party once.

Makes you want to join the Navy instead.

Auto ignition?

Hestitating because of of my knievity on these matters, it's always so good to get a comment from someone in whom's opinions we all trust.

Well he obviously didnt roll out of bed and hurt his arm, i'm confused

However, I have arthritis and now feel that I have missed out on some things.

Thanks a lot!

That looks brilliant Tomo, feeling very green with envy . So happy for you.

As you rightly say, once you iron the harmonics with a different prop it'll probably quite a slippery little aircraft, and with a few more hours under the belt, you'll probably feel even more comfortable with it.

I'm sure we can all hear your "Ye Haaaa's"

Not an aircraft video, but anyone interested in flying should like this.

To watch the way the wings work is amazing, to say nothing about it's fishing ability.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA3LtXnNIto

Anyone reading these posts would have to come to the conclusion that this is a fantastic site (thanks Ian and others).There are just so many top guys freely offering great advise and mateship, in the name of safety. It's just so good to see.

Christ !!.....................How about this one.....Bloke goes to his doc for a check-up, Doc looks him over and says "You need to stop masturbating"...Very surprised the patient asks why ?.... " because I'm trying to examine you " replys the doc !!

Las Vegas Churches accept gambling chips?

THIS MAY COME AS A SURPRISE TO THOSE OF YOU NOT LIVING IN

LAS VEGAS , BUT THERE ARE MORE CATHOLIC CHURCHES THAN CASINOS.

NOT SURPRISINGLY, SOME WORSHIPERS AT SUNDAY SERVICES WILL GIVE

CASINO CHIPS RATHER THAN CASH WHEN THE BASKET IS PASSED.

SINCE THEY GET CHIPS FROM MANY DIFFERENT CASINOS,

THE CHURCHES HAVE DEVISED A METHOD TO COLLECT THE OFFERINGS.

THE CHURCHES SEND ALL THEIR COLLECTED CHIPS TO A NEARBY FRANCISCAN MONASTERY FOR SORTING

AND THEN THE CHIPS ARE TAKEN TO THE CASINOS OF ORIGIN AND CASHED IN.

THIS IS DONE BY THE CHIP MONKS.

Sure looks like to me Akro, except these come with a few buckets of extra accumilated topsoil. Never saw the other thread.

Certainly not worth the asking price.

Does anyone know anything about the Gazelle in Quilpie Qld. currently on Ebay, which includes a second aircraft with bent u/c for spares, or rebuild?

From the pictures, it looks as though its been a while since it was in service. I don't really cherish the thought of a 3000km trip to check it out.

Well done Tomo, i'm so happy that you wound up with it. I was sorely tempted myself.

Hope the lovely young lady in the last photo lets you have a turn as well.

Kind Regards

Planey

Don't bother reading the original post Kaz, we all know you love your baby, and we don't want to see tears in your eyes.

It's really only a joke---------------------I THINK:question:

Oh, I heard 'low' and 'fat' so thought somebody was talking about me! Never mind, back to work.....

or better still, forgetting one's cullinaray fetishes, back to the aviation side of things, Howard Hughes has apparently been spotted with his chainsaw rippimg into his wood pile.

Could it be that winter is just about upon us, or, is he proposing to build a Spruce-Goose MK2?

If the latter is the case, judgeing by his wood-pile which is somewhat termite infested to put it lightly, it should be so much lighter than the original, and may even fall within the light sport catagory weight limits, unless of course...................................................................

Well it will be replied Mavis, because I've just worked out why the elastic was all stretched on my best pair of french knickers, and so you better not...

say any more, or the regulars might stop posting which would be a shame. Planedrivel felt embassed that he might have overstepped the mark which was unintentional, and hs come out of the naughty-corner with a can of.............

WOW! that certainly brings back memories Steve.

Back in, I would guess about the summer of 1968 or 69 I snuk away from a trade show I was supposed to have been attending full time at nearby Brighton , and saw the Bulldog prototype make its first flight at Shoreham. At that time it was made on the field by Beagle Aircaft, who then went into liquidation and prodution was taken over by Scotish Aviation, who secured a large order for maybe the Swiss or Swedish Airforce.

The client I snuk away with, took me for a fly down the coast around The Isle of Wight and back in his Airdale, which had just had some work done on it at Beagle's, and we took off shortly after the Bulldog. I found that a lot more exciting than The Cremation Society Conference and Trade Show, but the roasting I got from my boss when he found out, was worth it.

It would be interesting to know some of your aircrafts history. I think some of them were even fitted with anti-tank misiles, but I doubt whether you'd need that option, unless your neighbours have excessively noisey dogs.

Look forward to you posting a few photos of the new toy.

Kind Regards

Planey