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    The size of one particular wharehouse Beijer Ref in the s/w corner looks almost big enough to have a new runway built on it's roof. What a crying shame from how things used to be. New structures going up everywhere.
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    Kestrel ultralight wanted.

    planedriver commented on JG3's classified in Aircraft

    Hi JG3, not sure if it's of interest or still available, but came across this online. Rgds planey https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sarina/miscellaneous-goods/single-seat-ultralight-aircraft/1311641372
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    Another blast from the past to really look forward to.
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    Dave and Jim were a couple of drinking buddies who worked as aircraft mechanics in Heathrow Airport One day the airport was fogged in and they were stuck in the hangar with nothing to do. Dave said, 'Man, I wish we had something to drink!' Jim says, 'Me too. I've heard you can drink jet fuel and get a buzz. You wanna try it?' So they pour themselves a couple of glasses of high octane booze and get completely smashed. The next morning Dave wakes up and is surprised at how good he feels. In fact he feels GREAT! NO hangover! NO bad side effects. Nothing! Then the phone rings. It's Jim. Jim says, 'Hey, how do you feel this morning?' Dave says, 'I feel great, how about you?' Jim says, 'I feel great, too. You don't have a hangover?' Dave says, 'No that jet fuel is great stuff -- no hangover, nothing. We ought to do this more often..' ' Yeah, well there's just one thing.' 'What's that?' 'Have you farted yet?' 'No.' 'Well, DON'T - cause I'm in Athens '
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    Music to the ears!
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    I agree Nev. Maybe good to attract a few initial customers, but certainly not a sustainable fare if you want to stay in business.
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    Had an email from a friend who flew with them from Sunshine Coast to Avalon and she said it was grate!. What I think she mean't was great! especially the $79 fare.(typo's happen)
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    Being aware that a NOTAM can be issued advising that a head of state is travelling, Planey would be concerned that Dan haters could jepardise otherwise safe travel in the area by all getting out their lazer pointers in the hope that they may for once get him to see the light should it be publicly known. Due to government cut’s in funding, parachute numbers (should they be needed) are normally one less than the number of PAX. Many feel that this could be a wise move in certain circumstances, so the wise Captain sits on his before they start rolling. The Cabin manager who’s job it is to hand out the parachutes is of a different political stance to this leader, so she keeps a kids duffel bag to give him that was left behind on a school kids excursion flight.
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    simply be busy running through his pre-flight checklist prior to flying to Melbourne for his 80th. All essential items including latest NOTAMS, clean underwear, Depends, and new batteries in his torch, essential for the midnight excursions to inspect the residential plumbing are all listed.
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    Talk about a 4am post being a relief to many, others of the shy-brigade simply refer to them being in the wee-hours which many could relate to, and you can Depent on that.
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    could'nt keep up with our intrepid humorist, who if you have a sh*ts nights sleep and log on in the wee hours, will see his activity while most get none, to the envy of most. Mrs Turbo who deserves a for keeping Eeeeeans thread going without nightly passion without a whinge ,sees that her man has had a long reputation of being an intrepid stayer. whatever that means.
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    Going back a good few years I was chatting to a pilot at a Narrowmine event who said he was bought up in the country and as a kid always helped his grandfather with his Tiger Moth. From the age of about 14 he used to fly it a lot in the country with grandad, and also a lot on his own unlicenced, untill someone suggested that he HAD to get a licence. Apparently he used to fly the Tiger Moth to XXX airport for his instruction so he could come clean. Which apparently he eventually did. That pilot is well known by many but no longer with us sadly, as he had an EFTO in The Blue Mountains, but had plent of hours up and was lovely bloke to talk to. You would think that it couldn't happen if you are living out in Whoop Whoop unnoticed, but this story seems that it can.
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    That's a very sad way to learn what you should have already known. You can't help but wonder how others may feel now, who may have known of the lack of qualifications, but said nothing.
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    It's not often that we get a good news story on mainstream media these days, but this one is. Very sad that the pilot and 2 adults died in the accident, but it's amazing that 4 young children have been found alive after such a long time in the Amazon jungle. For once the reporters go it right, it was a Cessna 206 https://www.9news.com.au/world/4-children-lost-in-the-jungle-for-40-days-after-a-plane-crash-are-found-alive-in-colombia/f5c6e2a6-8275-464f-8570-ec8ed7f635fd
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    Mate, you know how to make some of us envious. Looks like it was great flying weather.
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    Don't make him envious, he's still got a little way to go.
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    WOW! that was a blast from the past. Brings back memories of sing songs and a few pints after a rugby game.
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    All looking good. So enjoying your build journey.
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    Try this link from somewhere else.
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    For those who have not seen this done, it really works. We did it as kids with a chalk line, then asked another kid to wipe out the line. They got pecked and and the chook ran away unharmed. https://www.facebook.com/tony.pappos/posts/pfbid038McVtKv8oNNSWhKgE3SUcnpA62HowVsWAyENSYoDBcUjqNZjSJf6dLkjUnXPs9TGl?from_close_friend=1&notif_id=1683804000643303&notif_t=close_friend_activity&ref=notif
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    But they didn't mention about rising sea levels presumably.
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    A guy I knew who rose from being a crane driver at the docks and finally heading a big company in the motor industry, attributed his success not to what he personally knew, but his ability to steer those around him to get the best from them. He claimed it was so important to also have respect and keep staff happy. You are only one guiding individual, and if the rest of the working team is happy in their work, a lot is achieved and profit follows.
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    It could well happen, Mercedes managed it with their new Model AA car. So why not with aircraft? Don't forget your boarding pass and battery pack. https://www.facebook.com/mbstarmotors/videos/200452841739689/
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