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    It's unlikely it would match the change to geared engine and different cruise speed. Suitable diameter might vary too. Wooden props don't like rain. Nev
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    AGU must have some time on it by now. I remember an EWA DC3 at Port Macquarie in that livery. The "skipper" was using a walking stick. Good little Airline, EWA. Nev
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    Drifters have a great view from the cockpit. He would have known what he was doing.. Something hitting the prop can have grave consequences. Nev
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    I don't think you are OLD.. Nev
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    The set up as it is, is meant to survive extreme conditions. How this priority piece of equipment can be deprived of power in flight is a puzzle of itself. It's probably supplied direct from the Battery bus. (essential power) Nev
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    Fairly sure you could still get a DC 3 endorsement. It can be on a PPL You don't have to complete it to do some flying.. Nev
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    Beech 18 Might be a good compromise or Catalina PBY 5A. (Amphibious.) There should be 3's in Australia. Nev
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    Flying in PNG is a life changing experience. . Hills Clouds and Rain. C-47, DC 3 Gooney bird, Biscuit bomber Dakota. Created the CARGO Cult in New Guinea in WW 2. Operated Overweight based on a PK chart. Developmental. Mental really. ALL the sound proofing removed. What'd you say? Special paddle blades Different sound. Nev
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    People need to show a bit more respect and never MOCK other's. . You don't really know what people are like on line. We've lost a few good people because of that . which is a pity. You need all the knowledge you can get. on a forum like this Has the Forum changed a lot since earlier times.? I would say YES. Nev
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    Peter Franks did it for all the Planes he built. Nev
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    I'm a bit concerned with "dumping " a problem in Ian's lap as I'm sure he has other things to deal with.. HE has the right to do what he wishes. Nev
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    Mahindra saved that Company. A senior person there who had been there a long time used to visit me often and discuss things aeroplane. He said the Problems were not with the new company but with the same people who were there before still continuing to manage it. It IS a good news story and about Australian Made Aircraft and there's no reason whatever to NOT run it on this forum. This Forum has become not as friendly as it should be and a hard place for serious discussion. NO ONE wants it to operate properly MORE than I do. I have been here since it's inception and will defend my reputation when needed. No one should open up Not knowing what sort of nasty response will greet them out of thin air. NO One want's an argument BUT everyone challenged must be able to counter the ACCUSATIONS. early intervention will help prevent that necessity, No one shou/d be able to pick on things like your Forum name and suggest you post too often." Gotcha" actions are not conducive to good conduct. IF i didn't ruffle few feathers here I wouldn't be doing my job which try to get the facts straight and emphasise safe flying. Nev
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    Wanted - Europa

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    IT's a great design.. Clean and touchy in pitch, Nev
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    T A bot said to Turnbull "Your job is to DESTROY the NBN and they did. We now pay for that with a $#!t NBN and the criminals are not called to account. Nev
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    Wanted - Europa

    facthunter commented on KING's classified in Aircraft

    You'll have to research that. Anyone it know who was familiar with the ins and outs is not with us anymore. Nev
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    NZ do great stuff and the exchange rate is favourable. Nev
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    Great if that were true You get personal. That's not on in your position. Open your eyes mate. I know because i've been on the receiving end. Nev
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    I keep asking for facts about flying from those who are worth listening to and there's quite a few around and you're correct They are Not noisy. But you are Face to Face. In any circumstances people have to want to engage for it to happen.MY motto is "Never stop Learning". Nev
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    Yeah keep it UP. I know what message I was trying to get out and it's NOT RACIST in any waY. Quite the Opposite actually. IF I want to say something I say it CLEARLY and will elaborate IF asked. What I did was ask a question, about HOW something looked. What you read into it is something bilong you Masta. Now I'm being accused of a mortal sin. WAKE up to yourselves'..If this sort of $#!t keeps happening this site is finished. it's some kind of Star chamber where I get accused of meaning something I say I definitely did NOT and by saying BS YOU are calling me a LIAR. BTW If this was happening to anyone I'd be equally VOCAL about it. Nev.
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    What's the appropriateness of SIMPLY.? WE have covered that accurate reporting of interviews is often deliberately SELECTIVE. Anybody with a minimum of experience in this area is well aware of that. You are never told what what questions were asked and in what context, The result is THEY put over whatever SPIN they intended to. Nev
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    Ive never at any time even hinted that might be the case. It would be outrageous. Nev
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    Thruster, some of them are their own worst enemy. Safety is a CULTURE that affect everything you do.. It's a DISCIPLINE and how many of really have it. She'll be right is alive and well out there. Checking things thoroughly, doing self briefing before all Take offs etc is girly stuff for sissy's. The alpha Male and his EGO rules the roost. I know a hell of a lot of Pilots Some of them I don't have much time for.. . Keeping them Happy would be a good definition of the Impossible. U/L's are actually some of the most challenging planes out there. SOME BIG aluminium drivers would be scared of them and the Public won't ever understand them. Play your part by How you behave and the Image you display. Get the best example to less experienced pilots. Don't deliberately scare the $#!t out of a passenger. Don't do dramatic departures from events. OK I'm Nagging but I've not damaged a Plane or put a scratch on a passenger and IF a pupil of mine ever came to grief as a result of something I should have spoken of or done I'd be devastated. You are the Captain of that ship no matter how simple and small it is. Nev
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    They (the ABC) have an obligation to do it properly and verify the basics/essence of the accusations They did Interview Monk but I wonder HOW it was framed? Did they put the accusations to him He would have the experience and ability to DO that Often what people say during interviews is selectively edited to make the story more dramatic than it seems. I said early it's LAZY journalism and not very professional. Nearly as BAD as SKY and that's saying something. There's no shortage of SNOBS in AVIATION. and that will never change.. Nev
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    Butt out Red ,You are supposed to be a moderator and not pile on people you have shown constantly that YOU don't like. There is NO justification for censuring what I've said and I'lltake this one as far as you like if you continue in this Manner . I'm asking you to withdraw your comment. Do the right thing. You are out of Order. Nev
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    Sorry but I have strong views on these matters. When I saw it , it just "Jumped Out" at ME. Not suggesting it was arranged. People may have a feeling where they should place themselves. I always look who gets in the front of a Photo. IT can tell you things. By rights it should be the shortest. Nev
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