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  • Birthday 22/10/1944

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    Former Pilot - PA-28, B23, B35
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    Vermont Victoria
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  1. A Qantas charter Boeing 787-9 is making its way from Perth to Los Angeles, non-stop. QF315 departed just after 2:30am this morning (14 October) and is expected to land at 4am the same day, local time. Clocking in at 9,319 miles, Perth to Los Angeles is too long to be flown by Qantas' Boeing 787-9 non-stop as a regular commercial flight. Qantas lists the range of its Boeing 787s at 9,008 miles with a full payload – just enough to cover Perth-London. But as a charter flight with considerably less weight onboard, the Boeing 787 has the legs to fly much further! Once the Airbus A350-1000 ULR comes into service for Project Sunrise, Perth-Los Angeles could be a new permanent route to look out for.
  2. Passengers on Delta Flight DL466 from Atlanta to Las Vegas were stunned when their captain suddenly announced he was refusing to fly their assigned Boeing 757. The veteran pilot, with over 25 years of experience, revealed that he had flown the very same jet the day before and filed a maintenance request for a possible elevator issue—an essential control surface for safe flight. Despite a nine-hour inspection that cleared the aircraft, his “gut feeling” told him something wasn’t right. Walking off the jet bridge, he ordered boarding stopped, explained his decision over the PA, and declared he was rejecting the aircraft for safety reasons—something he said he hadn’t done in 22 years. Even his first officer admitted it was only the second time in his career he had rejected a plane. Though the decision caused more than an hour’s delay, passengers at the gate broke into applause, praising the captain’s transparency and commitment to safety. Delta quickly dispatched a replacement 757, and the flight eventually departed without issue. The incident highlighted the ultimate authority of the pilot-in-command, who by law has the final say on whether an aircraft is safe to fly. While the delay was inconvenient, the overwhelming sentiment was clear: passengers were grateful for a captain who put their lives ahead of the schedule.
  3. https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/markets/rex-mid-air-engine-failure-days-after-fire-a-big-concern-passenger-says/ar-AA1OfQHt
  4. A 27-year-old pilot has died in a helicopter crash in Far North Queensland. Emergency services launched a search and rescue operation after the Robinson R22 helicopter failed to return to its homestead at Yagoona near Kowanyama at 7.30pm yesterday. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority Challenger Jet and Rescue 510 helicopter were deployed to search for the missing aircraft. The helicopter was found at 8.30am today about seven kilometres south-east of Yagoona. The pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft and he has not been formally identified. The Queensland Police forensic crash unit will prepare a report for the coroner. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is also investigating.
  5. Did you not read the first paragraph of the opening post?
  6. 65K views · 340 reactions | New video has emerged of a Jetstar... WWW.FACEBOOK.COM New video has emerged of a Jetstar aircraft taxiing for takeoff in Sydney with one of its cargo doors wide open. It turned around safely, but the Transport Union has slammed the company in charge...
  7. Different EVTOL, but interesting video - Jetson 1. 96K views · 2.8K reactions | Jetson ONE Takes Flight at UP.Summit... WWW.FACEBOOK.COM Jetson ONE Takes Flight at UP.Summit 2025! Part 1 🚀 In front of a breathtaking crowd of 20,000 spectators, we showcased our 4-ship airshow display ending with a solo flight demonstration of the...
  8. The MacFam Cavalier is a homebuilt aircraft designed by Stan McLeod, developed through a progressing series of models, all using all-wooden construction. The model range includes the SA102, SA102.5, SA103, SA104 and the SA105. The Cavalier was a new design based on the French wooden homebuilt GY-20 Minicab designed by Yves Gardan in 1949. The plans were translated from French to English and modified by Stan McLeod. The plans were marketed by K&S Aircraft of Calgary, Alberta and later MacFam. The Cavalier is a two-seat side-by-side configuration homebuilt that uses all-wood construction. The landing gear may be configured as fixed, or retractable, in tricycle or conventional layout. The wing uses a single box spar covered in 3/32" plywood leading edge skins. The entire wing is fabric covered. The early Cavalier SA102 series can accept any four cylinder aircraft engine ranging in weight up to 235 lb (107 kg) and 85 to 135 hp (63 to 101 kW), including the Continental O-200, Lycoming O-235 and Franklin 4AC. Later series can use larger engines. SA102 options included wing tip tanks and a third jump seat. Variants SA102 1963 Interchangeable tricycle gear to conventional gear configuration with sliding canopy.[6] SA102.5 1968 model SA103 Conventional gear version of Super Cavalier SA104 Tricycle gear version of Super Cavalier SA105 Super Cavalier (Specifications below) 1968 model retractable tricycle gear model. Engineered for larger 200hp engines.
  9. Here\s a photo of the Junkers 50A where the horizon is not at 60 deg.
  10. Every year, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is full of surprises. In 2025, there was none bigger than the Spirit Engineering SE-1. Kept tightly under wraps, four SE-1s made the journey from Grand Junction, Colorado, to Oshkosh to debut the design on the world’s biggest stage. The four SE-1s arrived at Oshkosh after burning a total of 88 gallons of fuel, and the aircraft have been the buzz of the convention. Priced at US$69,500 out the door, the special light-sport aircraft (S-LSA) draws attention with its design that is reminiscent of aviation’s classics. Think Luscombe, Ryan ST, or Swift. There are insufficient details to create a profile of the aircaft just yet, even on the company website. However, here are a couple of photos and a video.
  11. From RAA Facebook page. MEET OUR NEW YOUTH AMBASSADOR: JENNIFER We are thrilled to celebrate Jennifer, our new Youth Ambassador for Recreational Aviation Australia, who has just made history as the youngest female pilot to fly around Australia. At only 15 years old, Jennifer has achieved what many only dream of, showing remarkable skill, determination, and passion for aviation.
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  12. https://7news.com.au/news/man-dead-and-teen-fighting-for-life-as-helicopter-crashes-onto-car-near-bankstown-in-sydney-c-20225294
  13. If you’ve ever wondered how an Air Force pilot becomes a member of the Roulettes, this is for you! In mid-2024 three new pilots joined the team, get to know the pilots as they learn to fly the manoeuvres for their first display at the 2024 Pacific Airshow on Queensland’s Gold Coast. ‘Australian Roulette’ on 9Go! and streaming on 9Now
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