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G'day Coop And three more Austers that arrived Scottw [ATTACH]17888[/ATTACH]

G'day Coop Some lovely Austers arrived through the morning here is one to kick it off Scottw [ATTACH]17887[/ATTACH]

Was there too and was a very nice day indeed. Nice variety of aircraft. Was nice to see the Austers gathering together too. Scottw

Oh yeah I forgot to mention the Surprise aircraft that i mentioned in one of my posts that we had the privilege of having attend. it was a Beech Staggerwing D17S, Rego-NC16S. Lovely bird. The aircraft will be flown back to the US by the owner. Big trip for the old girl. Regards Scott

G'day all Have been contacted by some asking how the weekend went and I thought I would post coments here to let all know. Well all I can say is it was one fantastic weekend of Aviation experiences and wonderful memories. the weather was great. Could not have ordered better. And had just under 100 aircraft filling the Static parking on the sunday. I have attached a few shots from the Sunday However, there was a down side, A young lad who I have got to know over a period of time and a valued member of the Aerotec team was fatally injured in a vehicle accident just North of toowoomba on the Saturday night before the fly-in. We recieved the news about 6am on Sunday morning as we were gathering and getting ready for the big day of activities. The day went ahead with no other problems but certainly for those who knew this young likable lad it certainly hung a blanket of sadness upon the day. Young William spent most of his weekends off-siding Aerotec Adventure flights, preparing aircraft and doing the little jobs, and also on his school holidays, and any other day available, he was there at the Maintenance hanger off-siding Aerotec Cheif Engineer learning and developing his skills in the trade of aviation engineering. He started his flight training and was keenly focused on developing a career in the aviation industry. He will be missed around the hangers At his funeral he was given a formation flypast with 3 T-28's in a "Missing Man" formation. Kindest Regards Scott

G'day All And here it is only a matter of a few days until the event. The weather is shaping up to be really nice too.So we are expecting some really nice flying conditions. To confirm a few aircraft that we expect to see over the weekend, I will start with an exciting development that has come to hand just in the last two days. i am actually keeping the aircraft type a surprise for the event but i am excited to say we have an international visitor attending. i can tell you that it is a classic aircraft and recently restored in NZ. The owner who is from the USA took delivery of the aircraft within the last two weeks and has flown the aircraft across to AUS. The aircraft will be making an appearance at the Fly-in and then will proceed to be flown back to the USA, via Europe I believe, straight after the event. Huge trip for such a classic aircraft. Gathering of the Trojans - we will have 5 in attendance and the possibility of another, to make 6 We will have a few Vietnam theme related aircraft making it to the event, such as a Birddog, Cessna 180's and the posibiltiy of a Cessna 337, Kiowa and possibly Bell 47 as well Also we will have Warbird and Vintage/Classic types in attendance Tiger Moths Chipmunks CAC Winjeels Fiat G-59-4B T-6 Yak 18Ts Yak 52s Boeing Stearmans Nanchangs Stinsons Cessna 195 Cessna 185 Cessan 170 Various Auster Mk's Classic Piper Cubs, Super Cubs, Colts, Pacers and Tri-Pacers Also have the Sport/recreational flyers and various GA types. Have had fantastic feedback from flying groups and Aero clubs as well. So it is shaping up to be a good event. Regards Scott

G'day Motty And welcome aboard. I know you have some nice images in your collection too. And speaking of Paul Bennet I rang Paul last week and he was in the midst of moving the pitts with the wing on top of his car and the Pitts in-tow. hope he gets it back together soon. Regards Scott

I have located some images of the T-6 One image is a copy of an old 35mm image from a number of years ago. And the other two are of the old girl getting ready to go to her new home for some TLC. great Job [ATTACH]17871[/ATTACH]

G'day Sixties and all Nice story, and keep them coming. I would love to hear more about your experiences when you owned the Piper, and your aviation career in general. Mark and Mal did a great job on that T-6. I remember the day that Mark picked the T-6 up here in Toowoomba, it left on a back of a truck. Just a wonderful restoration job. Mal and Mark are great people to talk to and both have contributed immensley to the advancement and promotion of Warbird/vintage and classic aviation in Australia. Kindest Regards Scott

Nice Chris And thanks for sharing the day out. Scott

And I won't bore you too much here are just a few more Scott

A couple more

The weather was good and a few aircraft turned up. Just thought I would share a few memories from the weekend. Scott www.focusedonprops.cm.au

G'day Evan I heard it was a little congested across the ranges I saw a Terrier on the Sunday thought it might have belonged to you. Did not get the chance to take any photos as I was going for a flight myself in a Jab 230 to get some aerial shots of the field. Don't know if you are aware of this but Gatton is having a fly-in on May 17, for Brekkie. I know some of the Boonah lads attend this event. And on May 3 there is a fly-in in Toowoomba too. I know (as event coordinator)you would be welcome to join us for this event as well if you might be looking for another excuse to commit aviation. Regards Scott

G'day Evan Did you make it over to Clifton last weekend? Scott

Hi All For those living in the QLD SE area, the Clifton Fly-in is all a goer on the weekend, particularly on the Sunday. Cyclone Hamish bearing down towards the QLD SE area sent a few flutters among the organisers, with the potential rain it could drop over the inland areas(No complaints as we need the rain but not the destruction). But I had it confirmed today the field is in good shape. And for those on the north coast It was relief to see that the cyclone tracked away from the coast and not crossing like it was anticipated to do. And certainly hope the winds were not too bad in your respective areas. Kindest Regards Scott

Hi all Good to see the old "Twin Pinn" Pioneer turning over her engines again. thanks for posting the images. I would have liked to have gone down. Scott

Just love it Scott

Smell the oil and fuel burn Feel the Vibration as the aircraft thunders past Hear the Rumble feel the pounding http://theaussieaviator.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2439 http://theaussieaviator.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2440

I like a varied number of propliners and the 2 I like that spring to mind the HS748 and Convair CV340/440 lineage and the ones I have images of have those lovely big "paddle" Props Scott

I wanted to go to the 88 Airshow but was 14 and too young to go on my own. However i did get to see a couple of the stars of the show. We had reli's who lived at Richmond at the time and we were visiting for a 4 day period, only 2 weeks (approx) before the event. I remember clearly seeing the Sabre practicing its routine, Vampire, formation of Herc's, Caribous and saw the Harrier Jet too. And saw them very close as the house we stayed in was roughly 1/2 mile from the end of the runway so they were pretty close when on final. I also have the video and have watched it many, many times. I am looking to get it put onto DVD soon before the tape wears out. And have the earlier Avalon shows, 95',97',99' shows on video too. they were not bad to watch either. Great times Scott

G'day Hindenberg And good to hear from you Cockpit section sounds a great project and I noted you own a Chippy. If you have the time to post some images of it I would love to see it. Been in the rear seat of a chipmunk a number of times now and have a soft spot for the veteran trainer. Regards Scott

G'day Chris As long as the Toowoomba weather is kind to us

G'day All in light of a few recent conversations I thought I would post a couple of updates for those who maybe interested. the organisation of the fly-in is going along well and slowly piecing it all together. Some of the biggest news that I have had the privilege of having been confirmed, that the RAAF are supporting and participating by the having one of the RAAF Museums Winjeels fly up to join us. This could mean we may have 4 Winjeels on the field over the weekend. At this time 4 Trojans have been confirmed attendees, with other operators having expressed their interest as well. We will have L-19 & 0-1 Birddogs in attendance, it will all depend on various factors closer to the event as to how many we will have join us and the same goes for 0-2's (Cessna 337's). Have had interest from a number of Cessna 180 owners/operators. This is pretty much all I can confirm at this point in time, although I have had many phone calls with expressions of interest from operators of aircraft from warbirds to recreational flyers. And can't wait to see what and who arrives over the weekend. And to add just a little Aviation variety I have had confirmed that we will be having a display of historic flight gear too. A collector of the flight gear will be doing photo shoots wearing genuine flight gear asworn by RAAF pilots of WW11 and the gear that was worn by US Airforce pilots who flew the Trojans during Vietnam. Something Different but interesting none the less. Regards Scott

G'day All I wish to let all know that the theme for the fly-in has been modified for this event. The event is still the David hack Classic Aircraft and Car Meet, however the new theme for the fly-in is as follows-"Wings over South-East Asia Experiance" All details regarding the event are still current Thank you for your consideration Regards Scott