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  1. IanR
    That was the one - must have been a recent decision. I was looking forward to having a second one in Camden to do some formation with
  2. IanR
    Its same as mine - the wartime Lycoming O-290-3. The ad is here http://www.aviationtrader.com.au/adverts/austertaylorcraft-mkv-2/
  3. IanR
    No it's the one that's been for sale for while in the aviation mags. Fully restored. Not sure if the sale has gone through yet though.
  4. IanR
    Hi Kaz - going well !! Missed you at the Auster Moth Rally - fantastic location for old aircraft at Luskintyre I think a large number of the MK4 and MK5 were delivered in 1944 - I have heard that another one will be coming to Camden - it served in the same squadron as mine !
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    The rego was originally a pre-war Empire flying boat in the QANTAS fleet. There is a bit of a story but thats why ABA is painted in QANTAS colours ABA was first registered in Australia in 1951
  6. IanR
    My Auster has its 70th birthday today - it was delivered to a squadron near the Normandy beaches on 17th June 1944. Its pretty special to be able to fly something that has this kind of history ! It still has not clocked over 2000 hours total time.
  7. IanR
    I think its a Miles Master with a Rolls Royce Kestrel engine - advanced trainer.
  8. IanR
    Apparently when I was about 2 living in Berkshire I used to watch the bombers taking off from Greenham Common. Earliest clear memory was getting off an aircraft in Adelaide and looking up at the four engines - don't know what it was - early 60s I guess. After that a diet of Biggles books and building airfix kits probably sealed things. When I was in high school our science lab looked out over Rose Bay so more time spent looking at the Flying Boats operating that listening to the lessons !
  9. IanR
    I had a 39 VH500 with a sidecar - fantastic lightweight outfit. As the others have said it should be out on the road !
  10. IanR
    I looked at the Pacers when I bought mine. They are pretty basic and should be no worse on maint than other R&T types. There were issues to check re corrosion around the doors particularly. The converted PA22 have to be checked thoroughly as if not done properly are a pig on the ground. Main reason I didn't end up buying one was the lack of headroom as I am quite tall.
  11. IanR
    Unfortunately it would probably not take off with all the additional weight !! We have four modern 172s in our fleet and they don't carry much compared to the older ones. I wish they still made the taildraggers - I love them.
  12. IanR
    I just bought a small popup tent for flying camping. It sets up in 10 seconds and lies flat on the floor when not in use. They are about 75cm diameter when put away and only about 3cm thick.
  13. IanR
    One Auster is probably enough !! Those J5Gs perform very well although parts are harder than for the Gypsy engined ones
  14. IanR
    I was going to fly in but with 30 knot westerlies and the east west runway closed it may be a challenge !!
  15. IanR
    Had a look at their website - the Bobber is a really cool looking thing !
  16. IanR
    Thanks for all the responses - great looking machine
  17. IanR
    No - its a cub replica of some sort. Seemed to be quite a capable aircraft from what the person said. Would quite comfortable fly out of my back paddock !
  18. IanR
    Anyone know what make this cub replica is ? I had a good look at it but didn't write anything down.
  19. IanR
    In fact, looking at my current VNC, it is effective 14 November 2013 expiring 29 May 2014 - so anything older is more than a couple of months out of date
  20. IanR
    same
  21. IanR
    You also have to arrive before 10:15 as the airport closes then for the show - the website recommends arrival prior to 09:30.
  22. IanR
    I think the key is to push yourself in conditions you may be uncomfortable with but ALWAYS be prepared to go round no matter how experienced at TW you are - continuing with a landing where things are going pear shaped is a recipe for disaster.
  23. IanR
    Have you updated to the latest release ? I think thats a requirement
  24. IanR
    It's there when I looked. Downloads, Australia, it's under Other
  25. IanR
    Its actually this Friday - Sunday. Your event seems to have picked up todays date ?
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