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Spacewalker Dreaming

Posted by  on 30 November 2011, 2:03 pm

Yes, not to be outdone by the flurry of great videos coming from Mark Gamer, Martin Hone adds to the collection with this video of Phil MacMahon flying his (Martin’s) Spacewalker in the skies above Gatton Airpark. Love the choice of music, Martin.     

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So THAT’s why we tie them down!

Posted by  on 28 November 2011, 11:00 am

Sport Cruiser on autopilot … Look Ma, no pilot!     

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Things Looking Up for Mark

Posted by  on 25 November 2011, 1:30 pm

Well, that’s how it appears from here. Been a busy boy, taking advantage of a break in the weather. And he’s re-hacked some video from yesterday… Must look into the aerobatic endorsement idea.     

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UAV Ops at Watts Bridge, 28 Nov – 2 Dec

Posted by  on 25 November 2011, 1:22 pm

Please be advised that Insitu Pacific will be conducting Unmanned Aerial Vehicle activities from Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield (YWSG) during daylight hours from Monday28 November to Friday 02 December inclusive. Insitu Pacific will be operating their ScanEagle UAV within D651 at YWSG not above 3000’ AMSL. A NOTAM will be issued for the activity. Thank […]

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RV7 Aerobatics out of Gatton Airpark (YGAS)

Posted by  on 24 November 2011, 10:45 am

Seems there’s never a dull moment at Gatton Airpark. Here’s a nice little video by Mark Gamer doing some ups, downs, and roundabouts in his RV7 … Can there be a better way to have a bit of fun in the air?     

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Who wants to fly an F16?

Posted by  on 15 November 2011, 9:50 am

Here’s the cheap way to do it. I know there are some R/C fans out there, this is for you. But I bet the rest of you enjoy it, too! Thanks to Martin Hone (who spends his days looking at aviation stuff on the web) for the link.     

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Jetman

Posted by  on 9 November 2011, 6:31 am

Jetman does the Grand Canyon … Seen it before, but it’s always good! Thanks to Dave Tonks for the link     

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Airspace changes for Williamtown & Richmond

Posted by  on 8 November 2011, 7:56 pm

Hey, this could be fun. Seems the RAAF has decided to improve the accessibility for lighties wishing to transit Richmond and Williamtown Mil CTR’s. A new VFR lane through the Richmond Zone is to be implemented to the west of Richmond over the top of Kurmond, and VFR aircraft transiting Williamtown will be able to […]

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Pilots becoming redundant

Posted by  on 6 November 2011, 7:40 pm

Yep, we’re an endangered species. Reminds me of the joke about the new breed of airliners … the ones with a pilot and a dog. The pilot is there to make the passengers feel comfortable, and the dog is there to bite the pilot if he touches anything. Well, this one has no pilot, no […]

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