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Bussy
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Joined: Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:02 pm
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Location: Croydon VIC
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 Angle iron pegs A few years ago I was about to take off from Lilydale airfield to do a bit of local flying but had to hold clear of the runway to wait for an approaching aircraft to land. As the Piper warrior came in to land I could see a rope and an angle iron picket swirling and flicking about in the slipstream. The pilot had forgotten to untie one of his tie-downs from the wing before take-off.
I held my breath as he maneuvered the aircraft onto the ground hoping the rope would not bind or catch into the aileron slot and jamb it. Luckily he landed safely. I still sweat just thinking about it. Angle iron pegs do still pull out so be careful with those awnings anyway.
Cheers,
BUSTER
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Shaggy Dog
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Bussy,
Do you remember the HF trailing aerial days when a plastic funnel was usually the drogue.
If you were in need of a funnel the airport fence was always always a good place to look as virtually everybody at some time forgot to wind the aerial in on finals and left the drogue hanging on the fence nearest the threshhold.
I have seen a few aircraft taxiing out trailing a tie down and sometimes other paraphernalia, cannot say I have seen one airborne with a tie down attached. Certainly would be a bit scary.
Take it easy.
SD
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GeoffC
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Good Morning S.D.
Come on young fella you are certainly showing your age by talking about trailing HF aerials
Geoff Chatfield
in memories of the Gravell Trucks and Pigs
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Shaggy Dog
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How are you Geo?
Yeah they were all pretty well gone by the early 70s.
As I recall an early model Beech Bonanza was the last aircraft I saw with one fitted.
Quite a few survey aircraft flew a drogue (bomb) of some sort but were less prone to lose them. Too much money involved.
I do not associate with aviation people these days and a comment like Bussys certainly brings back a memory or three.
A mate of mine was demonstrating a bunt in his Cessna, a station aircraft, and the tie down hammer was spat out through the back window in the process. He blamed the dog as he reckoned it was the dogs job to sit on the hammer and stop it from floating around the aircraft in extreme manoeuvres or in turbulence.
Take it easy.
SD
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Bussy
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Location: Croydon VIC
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HF License Yes Shaggy, a bit (a lot) before my time. Sorry, read about ‘em but never seen ‘em.
I can picture what you are saying and can imagine how easy it can happen.
That being said, my official record of flight crew qualifications from the CAA states that I got my Radiotelephone Operator License on 17-NOV-1858 - its status is perpetual.
So, apparently, not long after Capt Charles Sturt got back to Adelaide from his ill fated trip to find the inland sea I obtained a HF radio license. Makes me laugh and also makes me very very OLD.
Cheers,
BUSTER
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Home building a 21ft off-roader called "The Expedition".
Steel Chassis, Simplicity Suspension, Aluminium Frame.
Paulownia Cabinetry, All 12 volt & Self Sufficient.
When its finished WE retire.
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Shaggy Dog
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Bussy,
Commenced my apprenticeship with Qantas Empire Airways in Feb !958
Makes me feel a bit vintage as well.
Radio Operators License 1964. Flight Crew
I still hold a valid Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in all categories.
Gave it away after 50 years.
Seen a few changes.
Take it easy.
SD
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Bussy
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Location: Croydon VIC
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Shaggy, Ya still cannot beat my 1858.  I bet you’ve seen some changes. All good but! I love flying.Cheers,BUSTER
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Computer Engineer. 100 Series TD.
Home building a 21ft off-roader called "The Expedition".
Steel Chassis, Simplicity Suspension, Aluminium Frame.
Paulownia Cabinetry, All 12 volt & Self Sufficient.
When its finished WE retire.
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Shaggy Dog
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Bussy,
I just went and dug out my license to check the expiry date as a result of that post. May 2010 for my LAMEs Licence.
The Radio Telephone License is a tatty looking thing issued from DCA Adelaide 27/7/64. Surprising how little my signature has changed over the years.
Started out on the DHC1.
Nah 1858 is a bit before my time, does not have heliograph on my license.
Actually I did not note the date correctly the first time. Read 1958, then I put my gogs on.
Take it easy.
SD
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Shaggy Dog
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Bussy,
What are you currently flying?
SD
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markmclauchlin
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Location: WA
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I am totally new to caravaning and would like to think that if i was doing something wrong and someone noticed they would come and have a chat.
I dont look scary and I dont bite.
Cheers
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