Ben Longden

A side thought... what would these Asic-nazis do if you started to talk at them in Arabic? And then start waving your arms..... ;) Then on a serious thought, is it kosher to wear the asic as a badge, pinned to your shirt instead of dangling and tangling? It would therefore be even more plainly bloody visible. I ask this because in my volunteer gigs with the ambos. I pin the badge to my overalls. Likewise in Theatre, I wear it IN my pocket.. dont want any B&G on it.. Ben

I agree that its too basic. Many folks are getting their RAA, only to further their aviation interest and going for the PPL. Why not have the theory and prac identical, but retain the RAA weight and pax restrictions. The theory content costs the same.. Ben

Goose stepping away, and answering questions with "Jahwol, mein furher" with a click of the heels and a snappy little salute can get the point across. Or You could just point out to these guys how bloody rude they are, and then make note of any organisation they work for and say people dont do business with rude arrogant people. The next question is; Anyone from Mt Gambier on this forum, and care to explain? Ben

The Age December 7, 2006 - 11:40AM An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing on Monday after a passenger with severe gas problems struck matches to mask the odour of flatulence, an official said. The flight from Washington to Texas landed at Nashville airport, in the south-eastern state of Tennessee, after passengers alerted the crew about the smell of burning sulfur, Lynne Lowrance, spokeswoman for the Nashville International Airport Authority said. She said all 99 passengers and their luggage were taken off the plane and searched, and an unlucky canine team was brought in to sniff the aircraft for explosives. After intense questioning by the FBI, a woman passenger admitted to lighting matches on board the aircraft to conceal her gas, Lowrance said. "For a long time she did not admit to striking matches and I think that was just out of embarrassment," she said. "She did finally admit to it saying she had a medical problem about excessive gas." The unidentified woman was not charged but "American did ban her from flying on their airline for a very long time," Lowrance said.

I have a tape (albeit on VHS) from a fellow club member, and have thisconverted todeeveedee if anyone wants one. Just be advised its analogue TV broadcast onto VHS.... but its still mindblowing, especially the camera angles and sheer bloody hard camera work the TEN guys have done. Ben

Mmmmm cant see the Anti Aircraft Artillery batteries around the 'house in the hill' very well...... maybe they only show themselves if you fly a bit too close...;) Ben

Not so much of a great trip, but a great, and very rare sighting... Jim Wickam flew his replica Mustang P51 into Shepp and stayed for a while chatting with his friends and aviation legend Pip Boormann after doing a quick display at a nearby town. Air Shepparton Instructor Sue is pictured drooling in front of what she hoped would be the new club training plane.. Ben

NDBs are being switched off????? Ben

*LOL* Just a late night typo to see if anyone was reading this thread.... And noooo, you dont need pills to get up to speed... just a history book of photography.... Ben

Yeah..... right...... Bloody great piccie, mate.. Ben

Way to go! And you will loooove flying in the Tecnam.. Ben

Worked as a professional news photographer for 25 years with a major Sydney daily and was chief photographer for a major central NSW paper before moving south to runa small local papers' photographic dept, where I took it from the black and white wet darkroom to the full digital era for pre-press production. Currently taking a well earned sabattacle in the health care industry. Although prohography was a hobby that turned into a career, my big love has always been movie making and presently have a micro business revolving around video production and news gathering. Ben

Way to go! Try this link, and then head to the gallery section.. http://www.defence.gov.au/raaf/roulettes/index.htm Ben

Amen to that! Ben

Either way, its never good news.. Just hope the pilot recovers.. Ben

Well, I guess they fixed the croc problem.... Ben

Bloody good choice! Onya Sunny!! Ben

Dunno.... But at Shepp we are reeally spoilt when Pip taxis out and then practices. Everyone in the club slips outside to watch the Master at work. We always watch in awe as he puts the only Edge 540 in the country through its paces... making everything seem so simple.. Ben

I don't think Pip went... While he is sponsored by Castrol, his Zivko Edge 540 has a different colour scheme; Ben

This is a press release from Country Energy, as published in the Parkes Champion Post, Friday Nov 24. Urgent reminder - fly safely near powerlines Country Energy has issued an urgent safety alert cautioning pilots to avoid flying near overhead powerlines. The warning follows two incidents reported to Country Energy - one in which an ultra-light plane hit power lines near Bogan Gate, resulting in the death of a Parkes businessman - and another incident elsewhere in the state, where light planes have crashed after coming into contact with powerlines. Country Energy's chief safety officer, Mark Mulligan said the recent incidents served as a stark reminder of the potential danger posed by overhead powerlines and aerial activity. "Country Energy has 195,000 kilometres of powerlines across 95 per cent of NSW - pre-flight planning and briefing by pilots of low level aircraft is essential," Mark said. "Pilots, and property owners engaging pilots for aerial operations, need to be aware of the location of all overhead lines in the area where they intend to fly and remain vigilant during the flight, especially with low level operations. "Country Energy is keenly aware of the need for pilot vigilance - we use aircraft to patrol our own powerlines." The installation of powerline markers which are visible day and night, play a vital role in drawing attention to the position of overhead lines and should be installed as part of normal safety precautions. Country Energy recommends that as part of the pre-flight hazard identification process, a ground based pre-flight assessment is carried out, even when flying in familiar territory, as new powerlines may not always be shown on existing maps. Pilots can obtain a copy of maps detailing the location of our powerlines by calling 13 23 56. To report an incident involving an overhead powerline contact Country Energy immediately on 13 20 80.

likewise.. Ben

Flowerswould bea nice gesture. Darren, are you able to PM Ian with the pilots details? Ben (An ex Parkes lad)

The tail shotwould look great as a poster.. Ian, the sky space could be used as a text area for a headline or story in THE magazine.. Ben Ben Longden

Naaaahhhh.... No Anti Aircraft Guns or SAM batteries... ;) Ben

Now the cats out of the bag... you're going to have sunglassed men in BLACK suits knocking on your door at midnight...;) Love the pix... brilliant. Ben