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tillmanr

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    Canadair CL-415

    An aircraft of this type was firebombing in the Dandenongs about 20 years ago and I watched it from my home as it approached from the northwest to lift water from Cardinia reservoir. Clearly audible was the sound of the engines pitch up as the water scooped up. It had a very short load and drop sequence. Great to see and hear but I am sure not great fun flying.
  2. My Kitfox IV runs the same. Normal for Kitfox.
  3. I could exceed VNE easily in my KF4 with my Camit 2200 in level flight. Greater HP can only bring greater acceleration. I am happy where I am.
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    de Havilland Mosquito

    Avspecs were ground running a newly completed Mosquito but due to-the large group of enthusiasts they deferred test flying as the US sponsor was promised to see the first flight. Rightly so but a number of people flew from Aus on the promise of seeing it fly. Beautiful sounds which I later heard again in the air.
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    de Havilland Mosquito

    In about 2015 I viewed a new wing being constructed at Avspecs for a Mosquito and was greatly impressed by the quality of craftsmanship displayed by the woodcraftsman. They are a quality outfit, any wonder their work is sought after.
  6. M61 you were in a better mannered era of the force than I was. Our patter ended with virgins gone west.
  7. Doesn’t the bolt/screw normally fit from the other side?
  8. Sure thing, no commercial necessity here.
  9. Just get into the air. Premier Dan has confirmed the opening of the Melbourne ring so we can go to our aircraft tomorrow. Woohoo. Here’s to clear skies.
  10. Works on my iPad but have to allow Facebook location.
  11. I seem to be too simplistic in my interpretation of voting. Seemingly 606 members participated and presented a ballot sheet on which they then voted one or two times for a total of 1159 votes. Is this the correct way to view this?
  12. As I indicated to the CEO, when I vote for the senate I am allowed one vote on the day. Within this one vote I indicate my order of the vote for up to maybe 70 candidates.
  13. I have just read the results of the 2020 RAAus board election and have no axe to grind with the results. However I am ashamed that nearly half of the votes were declared invalid. How can such a large proportion of the members fail to successfully nominate two candidates yet manage to maintain and fly an aircraft?
  14. Ian, do what fits the system and your vision. I am comfortable with the result
  15. There’s another photo on the story but I cannot copy the link from the iPad I am using the the moment. Cheers
  16. From ABC just in, the airport at Kununurra was slammed by a storm today.
  17. Facthunter, for the less experienced, what is under or over propping? Thanks.
  18. Mogas will not give a grey indication due to the lack of lead additives.
  19. I normally check recalling on an iPad and have no problems with reading the page. Don’t over work it Ian.
  20. Hi Ian, thanks for your work. Is the for sale, adverts available somewhere? Thanks
  21. Welcome Laurie. Very envious of you sitting locked down living in Melbourne . One day I will join you in the air. Clear skies.
  22. Love the work boots Danny
  23. Sad to hear of the loss of a fellow aviator. I have a bunch of hours in trikes and wonder if the pilot was experienced or if this was not a pilot error.
  24. A couple of QLD papers covered this but you need a subscription to access it.
  25. Was shown on10 in Melbourne tonight. They called it a hang glider but clearly a trike.
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