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Post by jazzthom on Feb 18, 2016 20:28:54 GMT
oh, thanks for your reply,....it's much more fun when we all "discuss" the Rallye ....your twin Turboprop is a nice vintage bird too! so let's go for a beer ( or two....)
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Post by capflyer on Feb 18, 2016 22:10:36 GMT
Raphael, I think you misunderstood me. I have the same asphalt as everyone else. The marshaller just guided me into the grass parking next to that King Air and said something about "all Rally aircraft" being put there (since I was one of the first to arrive) and when I come back, all you guys and your Avros and DCs are up on the asphalt and the only planes on the grass with us are the little guys. I feel like someone bribed the rampies. I guess I need to start digging potholes in the ramp so there's no such thing as a "good place to park".  |
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Post by raphael on Feb 18, 2016 23:01:39 GMT
Alright guys, let's have those beers together in Longreach when we get there. I've got a full load of them in the back of my plane, and I've been told it's cool to sit in the shade under that old 747 parked at Longreach airport. OK ?  Then we can talk of marshallers, engine smoke, mud and our dear old birds. I like the DC-3 very much, but wanted a change after I flew it 20 hours last Nov-Dec during DC-3 Airways World Rally. I also like the Metroliner, but couldn't find any good model for FS9... See you there and please, bring something to eat. Raphael |
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Post by Rob on Feb 18, 2016 23:50:06 GMT
Hi Guys,
The airport parking and marshalling is the responsibility of the local airport authority, usually the local council at these small airports, I am guessing that they would park your aircraft in the safest possible available place, this can also be weather related with the big storms and torrential rains that occur so you don't get bogged.
Many years ago there was a pictorial book called Smokers by Ugo Vicenzi, it mainly deals with the early 707s, DC-8s and Convair 880s, they were all prolific smokers compaired with today's standards, with the Convair 880 being the worst by far.
Just a bit of general stuff for your beer and eats gathering at Longreach
Cheers
Rob
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Post by capflyer on Feb 19, 2016 3:21:21 GMT
I made it to Longreach. Unfortunately, I think I got here before Thom, and they parked me in front of the gate the Fire Brigade use. This might not end well... Anyway, I'll be on the way to the 747 shortly!  |
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Post by Shorty on Feb 19, 2016 6:02:48 GMT
The cold beer sounds nice ...... but the flies, haaaaaaa have fun guys.
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Post by raphael on Feb 19, 2016 9:31:40 GMT
The fire brigade said they would spray the area against flies, so we should be OK for a few hours.
Please, do join us, Shorty. I'd very much enjoy a little sightseeing tour in your beautiful Friendship bird.
Rob and all other pilots : everybody is welcome ! Just bring some food (I'm transporting liquid only...) and cool stories.
Safe flight and see you all there,
Raphael
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Post by jazzthom on Feb 19, 2016 17:35:54 GMT
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Post by raphael on Feb 19, 2016 17:48:07 GMT
OK guys, here I come. Flight 7 from Julia Creek to Longreach, where I know you're patiently waiting for the beer delivery. Still raining in Julia Creek     Cruising at 13'500 ft  Nice weather up there  In final at Winton  There's a crosswind, as usual  But I'm getting more skilled with the HS748  Instruction was : full engine stop at Winton. I won't stay long though - don't want the beers to get warm !  Lining up on Rwy14  We're off to meet you at Longreach    More clouds on this leg  Downwind at Longreach - I can see the 747 !     Wow, Thom has already arrived and got enough time to repaint his DC-3 !  And capflyer's Metroliner is also there, near the fire brigade, as he told us     Best flare and kiss landing so as to preserve my beers (don't like beer foam)  Taxiing back to you  Can't see a single fly around the 747 - the fire brigade did a good job  Hi Thom, how are you ?  Anybody to give me a hand to offload the beers ?  Here too, the marshaller directed me to a strange parking... Hope the crew in the Dash are strong enough to perform a "manual" pushback when time comes !  Well, that was a looonnng post, sorry for that - but be cool as I'm bringing the drinks ! Cheers, Raphael |
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Post by Shorty on Feb 20, 2016 1:10:14 GMT
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Post by Rob on Feb 21, 2016 23:16:46 GMT
ATTENTION ALL PILOTS
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As we are sitting around the BBQ and having a beer or five and the screenshots appears to be the most viewed subject I will post this here.
You may have noticed on the Bluegrass home page that we ran an NZAR in 2015, once again in 2016 we will run a new NZAR probably
in September, a similar event to the GAAR, only flown in New Zealand.
So please make a note of the up coming event, stick it in your flight bag and have another beer
Cheers
Rob
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Post by raphael on Feb 24, 2016 11:55:24 GMT
Thank you Rob for this information.
I'm afraid we had far too many beers, beef sausages and shrimps under the wing the other evening, so now everybody keeps quiet. Fortunately, I've safely landed in Emerald since then and hope all friends are also OK, as the only aircrafts I can see around are a Qantas Dash 8 and a Cessna... Screenshots to come later if I find time.
Ciao,
Raphael
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Post by jazzthom on Feb 24, 2016 14:33:26 GMT
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Post by Rob on Feb 24, 2016 23:21:45 GMT
Hi Guys,
Whilst you are in Emerald, don't forget to fill your eskies, chilli-bins or coolers with local Marron.
They are fresh water crayfish around 3-4 inches long, found in farmers dams, ponds and local waterways.
Cooked lightly on the BBQ, they are one of the most succulent pieces of meat you will ever eat then follow
with a beer.
Yum-Yum.
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Post by Shorty on Feb 25, 2016 1:15:42 GMT
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and maybe I can find Urs for a NZAR in Sept too....hicks....
