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johnm

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  1. good reminder Nunans I also fly ULTRALIGHTS and don't wish that I'd like to be flying a bonanza (or a turbine) - mind you if you do fly an expensive bird ............................... nothing wrong with that either [My solisitor reminds all persons reading this message that flying is inherently costly (including ultralights - particularly insured ones) and that any inference that there is cheaper form of flying (compared to another (or any other) form of flying) is based purely on comparative personal relative base costs bases and socio ecomnomic factors]
  2. give us a name Mr Rat ................................. give us a name ? most of us in the outer colonies know not the names of the movements of these gods of power ....................... and in regards to annual licensing - it does appear like a load of horsesh1t (sorry horsefeathers) to me
  3. Bubble boy Allow some time for the drive to Blenheim ................ lots to see - lots of sheep (you can chase them in the paddocks ......................................... they don't mind ) Might see you there - I can stay with dear old Ma Looks like you can fly Brisbane to Blenheim (via Auckland) return for $ 850 Is that DH Mosquito going to be there ? - that would be a decider for me
  4. if you are by an external window ............... try and not do this subconciously - but look outside very quickly ............... they are sometimes there
  5. Bubbles also ............ fly to wellington - good spot - direct flight to woodborne ? (blenheim) takes about 20 minutes - then about 10 minutes by car to omaka (classic fighters) buy a pushbike and you'll be the fastest traveller to the airshow also you can walk the river and jump and few fences - its a bit shorter accommodation in Blenheim at easter ? don't know
  6. good thread maj good to have some / a summary of the 912 knowledge - thanks ................ no 912 bashing yet
  7. for fear of being vaporised ..... most earthling / alien contact is not discussed
  8. Good work Viper (the aircraft insurance Co might not be pleased but any life insurance Co will have a smile from ear to ear) How did the inside floor of the cock pit hold up to the landing ..................... was there much / any internal deformation - was there any obvious failure of the frame in the cockpit area ?
  9. Turbo $ 750k costs for a divorce settlement ! Obviously the divorce parties did not have a 'rusted out' car body on the front lawn ........................ and the legals got into some good old time consuming legal argument ?
  10. Wouldn’t that be 12 mind numbing advert segments ……………interspersed with 12 repetitive scary landings (all conveyed in a patronising paternalistic tone (did not see it but could only imagine))
  11. Yep - just been thru the pilot license renewal recently Service is great with all things admin .................... even when I got cranky about me using an old form that would not be accepted (don't know where I got it from) service was ......... greater
  12. I reckon he did not see the aerobatic display.................... or he just saw something in his peripheral thingy I reckon his passenger told him to 'have a look at that !'
  13. dangerous - handy though ...................... went you get to your destination
  14. don't know if this has been posted before - the civil aviation authority of aotearoa has some informative accident investigations ................. they even do microlights (ultralights ....... in oz) not so bad ones (in regards to life and limb) are : http://www.caa.govt.nz/Script/Accident_List.asp serious ones are : http://www.caa.govt.nz/safety_info/fatal_accident_reports.htm might be something of interest ?
  15. Yes Turbo - I hope this all goes well and all the aircraft we know; and which are around the traps; are complying (including IBIS) (or it will be big do doos) Time will tell
  16. As we are not receiving specific RAA information (I fail to see why this (our) information) is confidential) ......................................... only TIME will tell Are there any members that are SP bookmakers ? (have to clear it with Ian before the betting ring commences) This would be fertile ground for encouraging and taking a punt ?
  17. That's a good summary flyerme Also, what worries me the most (I'm not attempting to be scare mongering) is that where IBIS planes are grounded - that there may be 'other types' that could also be grounded ................... I have heard no whispers but under the present set of circumstances and lack of information ................... this could perhaps be a slight probability I know its a 'subjective comment' but considering this current position we are in ..................................... ? Only time will tell
  18. Per previous postings: ............ where the RAA website re registration update reads: 'Despite the best efforts of the staff and board of RAA last week and over the weekend ............' It should read: 'Despite RAA percieved understanding of this dilemma, we (RAA) have failed to comprehend the registration requirement plus other requirements ('other requirements' enter your best guess). Since this matter has occured 'X' times before (enter your best guess) RAA has decided to meet with CASA (could be the other way round) and will endeavour to expedite the dilemma's solution and conclusion The RAA upper echelon apologise for this oversight and confirm this in no way reflects on our dedicated staff - staff merely followed protocol set by (enter your best guess). RAA believe this matter will be resolved by (enter your best guess) Once gain RAA confirms that there is no real important particular issue that flight schools, registered aircraft owners, sellers or their purchasers need to be made particularly aware of. Until further advice from RAA - good luck
  19. Its good logic Mr Rat .......................... I'm with you on that (maybe as said - those incidents have not been reported (can't think of any other reason ?))
  20. LANDLORDS ....................... settle down please - you were put on this earth to provide fair and economical hangar space - so us subsevient's can enjoy flying You are openly price fixing and you'll end up before da judge However ..................... if you decrease your rent by a minimum 10% (more would be better) - this action will not be taken
  21. problem fixed ! .......................... and 'lil old motor runs smooth as facthunter suggested - it was the seat - photo is underside of the top portion of carb - the circular brass thing is the seat cleaned / lapped ? all this up - valve now seals against the seat why did the rubber seal and seat leak in the first place - don't know what caused the scratches on the seat - don't know (at attempt 2 a cotton bud was used to lightly clean the seat)
  22. we will have to develope a code book and distribute via this membership ....................... and commnicate coded we can be the free agents .......................................... CASA can be the .........
  23. new pasenger delivery system ................ qantas considering this unique idea to increase profits hope this link works ? ..................... (aerial commute goes badly wrong)
  24. 68 volksy - this is not the voice of experience .............. but they say debt (a loan) for a club - can be a killer you may have no choice but to loan are there no local Council run airstrips you can establish to ? - or are you to close to the big smoke (the big city)
  25. It can be the egos ................ also, however, some people see this fantastic asset - a beautiful big hunk of green grass and a good club operation .......... it can go dowhill from there power to all club members
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