uhug
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Post by uhug on Feb 3, 2012 16:38:16 GMT -5
Thank you Allen.. you hear Andrew?.. all TREES in the vicinity of runway thresholds needs to be digged out and should be to transplanted! But an old Tree? I don't know.. See you next Year!
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Post by jazzthom on Feb 5, 2012 14:15:51 GMT -5
Leg 9 Startup at Coconut and as full power as possible....short runway, hmmmmmmm .... a splash would not be an option....  deep sigh,...the speed was "just" enough for take off  gear up.....  nearly a castaway island,....this coco - nutshell...  along the coastline  aproaching the YLHR NDB  Lockhart River, crossing the airfield....some friends down there???  on final  touch down...in a second....  meanwhile parking position  throwing out all, what is not longer needed....  changing parking position to do a favour for a friend....  this old truck needs a ride to Cooktown,....shouldn't be a problem  perfectly fitting into my boxcar....that's what it was made for   |
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Post by paulvdberg on Feb 5, 2012 16:48:03 GMT -5
mmmhh... getting behind a bit...  That Boxcar is way ahead ! Anyway, here's leg 8.climbing away from Morehead.  Crossing the Mai Kussa river.  The prescribed fuel stop at Saibai Island. Made a bit too long landing, and now stepping on the brakes...  With a full fuel load, lining up.  Slow climb with all that fuel!   Extending the downwind in the pattern at Coconut. A GAAR DC-3 is "number one".  ..our turn. Looks like an aircraft carrier from up here ! I remember landing here before with a DC-5 during another GAAR.  Finals.  More competition behind me.  Shutting down.  |
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Post by jazzthom on Feb 6, 2012 14:54:30 GMT -5
leg 10 startup at Lockhart River with the thanks for the cargo transfer  runup ...the engines in full power with truck on board  take off, last view and the thanks via radio transmitting  flying to the end of this fantastic GAAR 2012 and the sunset on the right shoulder  at last the great firework   just a great feeling,...maybe I can catch Urs to have a few beer together?!?!   fantastic scenery  last approach in this rallye  airfield's view,...they expect a truck...lol  my boxcar hanging on the right wing...  last touch down....  a pic for all friends at home  deloading the truck and...........  GOOD BYE! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! THANKS FOR ALL OF YOU! AUSSIE IS A GREAT COUNTRY WITH GREAT PEOPLE! Thom |
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Post by rattler1 on Feb 6, 2012 17:58:45 GMT -5
Departing Tububil, and it's raining.  Approaching Morehead, and it's still raining.  To quote Snoopy, from "Peanuts". "I smell a wet pilot"  |
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Post by paulvdberg on Feb 8, 2012 13:00:21 GMT -5
Leg. 9 back to the MainlandThrough the grass at Coconut  Crossing Cape Granville, the first narrow piece of mainland Australia!  Homing in on Lockhart River somewhere behind these hills.  No need yet to park at the pump... force of habit. 
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Post by pterodactyl (George) on Feb 14, 2012 0:31:22 GMT -5
A few shots taken on the rally so far. Final approach to Murray Island with freight  Landed on the island with not much land to spare  taking off early morning from Port Moresby with 24000 pound of freight for remote communities  One of Andrews unique touch, cringe, and go's  |
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Post by paulvdberg on Feb 15, 2012 5:21:51 GMT -5
Final leg 10: Last leg, last take-off.  Cape Direction in the distance.  Over Prince Charlotte Bay.  Flinders Group coming in sight.  Cape Melville.  Glinstering wings over Queensland.  It's going to be a night landing for slower GAAR aircraft for sure.  In good GAAR-tradition, preparing a buzz-job for the last destination airfield... ;D  ..coming in...  .. and going out.  Allways fun! Reducing power, bleeding off speed now and turning downwind.  The last meters for my trusty Invader. Great Warbird and fine glider too !! 
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uhug
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Post by uhug on Feb 15, 2012 7:24:04 GMT -5
to paulvdberg, great pictures! Cheers Urs
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Post by phil2440 on Feb 16, 2012 4:08:10 GMT -5
Staggering along leg 5  The ground is climbing faster than I am  ;D  |
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Post by davidrevans on Feb 16, 2012 18:20:21 GMT -5
Glad I flew a Cessna 170B, was easier to fit my wings through the valley an passes than those big Cooney Birds and multi - engine jobs
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Post by rattler1 on Feb 26, 2012 17:09:18 GMT -5
A final few shots Lockhart River (?). Must be the dry season.  Fill 'er up, check the oils and clean the windscreens please.  Heading for Cooktown, and it's getting kinda dark.  Final landing at Cooktown. Thanks, Andrew, for probably the most challenging GAAR to date. Lokking forward to next year.  |
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Post by Allen Peterson on Feb 26, 2012 17:48:28 GMT -5
Beautiful fireworks over YCKN at ~1800 hours. Thanks, John. And another great Rally, Andrew  Uploaded with ImageShack.us |
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Post by brett on Feb 27, 2012 19:19:54 GMT -5
That certainly was a grand reception we received.  From any angle  A big thank you goes out for the fireworks addon, it was a nice addition to an excellent experience. Kudos to the folks that provide this great entertainment. Cheers |
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my boxcar hanging on the right wing...
The ground is climbing faster than I am 
