rgmwa
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Well spotted Nev. I've often wondered why it ended up lying under a bush where dad found it. I've imagined it being dropped in a skirmish with the local miners in 1865 or maybe lost during an inter-tribal conflict, but perhaps the simplest explanation is that it was an experimental boomerang that was thrown away because it didn't work.
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My dad found this one near Old Halls Creek in 1983 while metal detecting for gold. He took it home to Victoria and it's been hanging up on his workshop wall ever since. He passed away in 2016, and we've decided it should be returned to its place of origin, or as best we can, so we're handing it over to the WA Museum next week. It's about 60 cm long, very weathered and quite fragile. They think it's about 150 years old.
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Well, you can always put it back SDQDI. At least we'll know who was responsible ... or should that be irresponsible?
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Agreed. I've edited the Wikipedia entry to delete the reference to `Regulations' and cancelled my VH-RET reservation. Case closed. I just hope you guys are right! Cheers rgmwa
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SDQDI you may well be right .... It is the internet after all. "...weighting less than .55 pounds (0.2495 kg)" may also be a clue that all is not quite what is seems despite Trump's undeniable ignorance. However, just to be safe I've reserved VH-RET to make sure I get it back. rgmwa
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Trump wouldn't know that.
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Well, you and I might think so, but here's the source: Boomerang - Wikipedia
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Just came across this while idly perusing the Internet: On December 12, 2017, US President Trump signed into law a rule that requires registration with the FAA when using boomerangs outdoors in the United States that weigh .55 pounds or more. Indoor use or recreational use of boomerangs weighting less than .55 pounds (0.2495 kg) do not require FAA registration. People using boomerangs for recreation which meet the weight standard are considered "pilots" and the boomerangs are considered "model aircraft" under the rule because boomerangs utilize lift when flying through the air. Boomerangs must be marked with the FAA registration number when using them outdoors and there are special rules when using boomerangs near airports. The rule was implemented as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018.[22][23][24] Those using boomerangs of any size commercially (for money) are required to obtain a commercial UAS pilot's license. Anyone have a boomerang? Have you notified CASA and got it registered as VH Experimental or maybe got RAAUS 19-xxxx rego. And do you have a licence to throw it?
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Edit: Oops!. Posted about Mark Albery below, but from deanfi's post I see it's a different Beech 18, and RV-8. My mistake, however I'll leave the links as it's an interesting story. What are the odds of getting the wrong RV-8 and Beech 18 combination? There's a background story to this. Mark Albery flew his RV-8 from the UK to the US in 2017 accompanied by a Beech 18. See: Puddle Jumping 2 - The Sequel - VAF Forums Scroll down to post #48: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=150455&highlight=rv-8&page=5 And here for more photos: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPidnfSUo9okaximxJ9uYuRDmq-BC8GtPxSiQDFtgHKqNyuJEDZWhuUSfTfTENw9g?key=MWx6UmZ4SmkxZzhsZHVSU0lRWHZjTXBWUUlRWHZ3 Fantastic trip.
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.... except for the stripes.
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OK. Harlow PC-5 1930's tandem 2-seat trainer
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Spartan Executive?
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Wee Bee it is. I'll obviously have to try harder.
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Correct. Hard to fool you guys, but try this one (can't get it to display full size for some reason):
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Try this one
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Here's a few... Roulettes Best aircraft tug Christen Eagle and Texan Stinson Tiger Moth RV-12
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Bex's latest design??
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The winner by 20 mins!!
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You may be referring to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim (South Island), but he also has the Vintage Aviator Museum in Masterton on the North Island.
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The 622 hours was brought forward from his No 2 logbook, and gained mainly on fighters and bombers (almost half in Sopwith Camels). By 1927, he presumably had quite a few more hours up. Pretty impressive. rgmwa
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Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose Single-Seat, Twin-Boom Fighter Prototype Aircraft (United States)
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SAAA also produces an aircraft logbook: http://www.saaa.com/Products/ProductDetails/tabid/590/ProductID/22/Default.aspx
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Yes, unless it's been sold in the last few weeks. PM me if interested. I have some information and no doubt Poteroo knows about it as well.
