planedriver

Oh Yea!! Baby

Fords 1, 2 and 3

I have a spare box of tissues for the others

Thanks for that Phil.

Very exciting concept, and well worth keeping an eye on their developments.

Could very easilly be the shape of things to come.

Rgds

Alan

This concept vtol plane was on display earlier this year at an airshow in Camarillo USA. Looks pretty sexy to me, but I don't know whether it's ever been off the ground. Do any of you guys know anything about it?

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A man walks into the street and manages to get a taxi just going by.

He gets into the taxi, and the cabbie says,

"Perfect timing. You're just like Frank."

"Who?"

Cabbie: "Frank Feldman. He's a guy who did everything right all the

time. Like my coming along when you needed a cab, things happened

like that to Frank Feldman every single time."

Passenger: "There are always a few clouds over everybody."

Cabbie: "Not Frank Feldman. He was a terrific athlete. He could have

won the Grand- Slam at tennis. He could golf with the pros. He sang

like an opera baritone and danced like a Broadway star and you

should have heard him play the piano. He was an amazing guy."

Passenger: "Sounds like he was something really special.

Cabbie: "There's more... He had a memory like a computer. Could

remember everybody's birthday. He knew all about wine, which foods

to order and which fork to eat them with. He could fix anything.

Not like me. I change a fuse, and the whole street blacks out. But Frank

Feldman, he could do everything right."

Passenger. "Wow, some guy then."

Cabbie: "He always knew the quickest way to go in traffic and avoid

traffic jams. Not like me, I always seem to get stuck in them.

But Frank, he never made a mistake, and he really knew how to treat a

woman and make her feel good. He would never answer her back

even if she was in the wrong; and his clothing was always immaculate,

shoes highly polished too - he was the perfect man! He never made a

mistake. No one could ever measure up to Frank Feldman."

Passenger: "An amazing fellow. How did you meet him?"

Cabbie: "Well, I never actually met Frank. It was just my bad judgement that I married his

widow."

Great pics Darren,

Thanks for sharing them. Would make a great callender for next year;)

Mind where you poke that stick, you might create an even bigger oil leak in that lovely old lady. I'm surprised the boys from H.A.R.S.did'nt give you a rag to tie on the end, to clean up the engine cowls. Looks like they missed out on an opportunity there. Hope you both have a great time.

Alan

Was trying to work this picture out.

Had the Extra just been washed, or, was Darren drooling over such a great bit of machinery?:):):)

Alan

Very good.

From someone who flies one-way to The Oaks in a German aeroplane with an Austrian engine, then goes back in an American-built jet, only to repeat the process in reverse.

Where would we be without such possibilities?;)

Hi Startiblast,

Real interesting post seeing the progress you've made.

Does the kit come complete with the "midnight oil" required?

Well done!! It's looking fantastic.

Jealousy may not be a good thing, but mate, i've now got a severe dose of it, and i'm sure it's contageous.

My old man had one like that when he had a motorbike accident.

He reconed that if he was to snuff it prematurely, at least he'd worth something for the scrap metal. So keep your chin up mate. things ain't as bad as you might think!!

Could'nt agree more.

Not sure whether they still do it, as I have'nt been a member for quite a few years now, but at one stage Schofields Flying Club addressed this problem for spouses and partners and anyone else interested who flew regularly, by giving them a very basic understanding of what to do, which included a few circuits with hands-on approaches. A couple of ladies I spoke to, thoroughly enjoyed it, and they felt that as a result, they would at least have a little bit better chance of being able to get back on the ground and be able to walk away, than they would have otherwise.

Not too many of us would would be competant in landing a commercial airliner as seen in some movies, but i'd sooner put a bit of hope in someone who at least has a bit of an understanding of what to do, rather than just sit there and wait for the till it's all over.

For pax that don't fly on a regular basis, casualy advise them not to touch anything, keep feet off pedals, and show them how to release seat belts, door, or canopy and knocking off the master switch after coming to stop in a emergency should suffice.

Good post!!

Fred and Mary got married but can't afford a honeymoon, so they go back to Fred's Mom and Dad's for their first night together.

In the morning, Johnny , Fred's little brother, gets up and has his breakfast.

As he is going out of the door to go to school, he asks his mom, "Are Fred and Mary are up yet?"

She replies, "No".

Johnny asks, "Do you know what I think?"

His mom replies, "I don't want to hear what you think! Just go to school."

Johnny comes home for lunch and asks his mom, "Are Fred and Mary up yet?"

She replies, "No."

Johnny says, "Do you know what I think?"

His mom replies, "Never mind what you think! Eat your lunch and go back to school."

After school, Johnny comes home and asks again, "Are Fred and Mary up yet?"

His mom says, "No."

He asks, "Do you know what I think?"

His mom replies, "Ok, now tell me what you think?"

He says: "Last night Fred came to my room for the Vaseline, and I think I gave him my airplane glue by mistake."

A businessman walked into a New York City bank and asked for the loan officer. He said he was going to Europe on business for two weeks and needed to borrow $5,000.

The loan officer said the bank would need some security for such a loan. The business man then handed over the keys to a Rolls Royce that was parked on the street in front of the bank. Everything checked out and the loan officer accepted the car as collateral for the loan. An employee then drove the Rolls into the bank's underground garage and parked it there.

Two weeks later the businessman returned, repaid the $5,000 and the interest which came to $15.41. The loan officer said, "We do appreciate your business and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a bit puzzled. While you were away we checked and found that you are a multimillionaire. What puzzles us is why you would bother to borrow $5,000?" The business man replied: "Where else in New York City can I park my car for 2 weeks for 15 bucks?"

"Three hundred bucks," replied the young man.

Taking out a thick fold of bills from his wallet, the owner

 

 

 

 

 



counted out $300, slapped the money into the boy's hands, and

 

 

 

 

 



said "Here's a week's pay, p--s-off now, and don't come back!"

 

 

 

Turning to one of the supervisors, he said "How long has that lazy bum been working here anyway?"

 

 

 

"He doesn't work here," said the supervisor. "He was just here to deliver a pizza!"

Welcome to the forums adamneat, you'll have fun here for sure, and we look forward to hearing more from you.

Shame the world has changed and regs won't allow you to keep the jump seat warm. It's a great seat to occupy, while you dream of getting to sit in the one in front.

Alan

Congratulations Fred. They say a slow job takes a long time;), but don't worry.at least you got there, and many don't. I know that only too well as I have been restoring a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine which I figured i'd have on the road in three months. 19 years later, i'll say no more.

Don't forget to post a picture of your pride and joy. If your too busy flying it now, we'll have to get Darren to take some pic's, he's handy with a camera.

You must be bloody proud, and rightly so.

Alan

If this is the place to which I think you are refering to, I have frequently seen flying there which is more in line with Monty Pythons Flying Circus than normal safe aircraft ops. As I understand it, the pilots of the Airvan don't even get paid for their services. The Company takes advantage of the fact that there are so many guys out there who are desperate to build their hours, and they fly pro-bono (unpaid) while the operators reap the financial rewards. I can't help wondering how long before their luck runs out, because Belfast Built Freighters were not intended to handle like Red Bull pylon racers. I sincerely hope luck remains on their side.

Flying Cowboys

What the hell gets into some of these guys?

Even guys on a "bucks nite" still have to be responsible for their actions!!

"Coyboys" like this, do not deserve the privilage to fly and should be stopped before they kill themselves and other innocent people.

Presumably the so-called instructor learned to fly at the Aviation School of Self Destruction. Fortunately I have not met, or witnessed anyone so blazee about safety, that deserves to wear a cap with "Richard Cranium" emblazened on it, but no doubt, there are a few unfortunately, who qualify for this dubious honor??.And for everones safety they should be named and made aware, to discourage them.

Alan

What a tragedy. I had my first joy-flight in an old Miles Gemini plus my first lesson in an old Auster Mk5 at Shoreham and know the area well.You often get very gusty cross-winds there, blowing straight off the English Channel.

RIP

Hey Nev. You know what they say, "time waits for no man" I think you must be the exception.

Hi Bill,

Welcome!!The more time you spend here the more you'll enjoy it.

It's a great community here, and even if you are not currently flying (like me). If you have aircraft running through the bloodstream, it's something that never seems to go away. but you can still derive one hell of a lot of pleasure from just being involved until you (make that we) have that pleasure of shouting "clear prop" again.

Regards

Alan

Hi Disperse,

Yea mate, they're about my sort of price too.

Tell you what, if you like to pay my medical bills, i'll buy one and we can share it.

They'd have to find room to squeeze one in at The Oaks

I'd prefer the Terrier on page 62, that looks a good buy, and i've always had a soft spot for one since I saw one at Bankstown and kept going back for another look.It's probably about what i've got to pay out in medical bills in the next 12mths. What a bummer, but hopefully i'll still be around after to see other enjoy theirs.

Alan

Subject: Bunnings Warning.

I'm not usually one for posting warnings but I had a close call yesterday.

I walked into Bunning's hardware at lunchtime yesterday and some old guy

dressed in a red shirt with a green apron on asked me if I wanted decking.

Fortunately, I got the first punch in and sorted the bastard out.

Those less suspecting might not be so lucky.

Spread this warning on to all your friends so at least they can be on their guard.