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YMML takeoff	30 Apr 2006 22:50 GMT	15
Saw a Jetstar A320 take off on RWY 34 from foxtrot intersection- on handing to departures the tower commented that they "didn't use much runway". Given that all jets I've ever seen off 34 use Juliet or Kilo, why would they do this?
Grenade found on flight into Sydney	29 Apr 2006 07:41 GMT	1
April 25, 2006 A MAN was taken into custody by Australian Federal Police after he declared he had a hand grenade when he arrived on a flight from the US. The Sydney man, 18, brought the grenade on a Qantas flight from Los Angeles
Pre Flight Briefing Video - Pay Attention	29 Apr 2006 05:57 GMT	2
http://chris.pirillo.com/blog/_archives/2006/4/25/1910831.html#comments
The secret of how airbus will "seat" 853 pax revealed.	29 Apr 2006 04:31 GMT	12
From CNNMoney.com "Airbus offers standing room 'seats' Report: Airbus in discussion with Asian airlines to offer padded backboards to have flyers stand, increasing capacity of largest jet to
WWII air ace Johnny Checketts dies	29 Apr 2006 02:44 GMT	4
Source: Breaking News - The Age http://tinyurl.com/qorlw Johnny Checketts, one of New Zealand's greatest fighter pilots of World War II, has died aged 94. He died at his home in Christchurch on Friday. During the war he flew at least 418 sorties, many of them over Nazi
JOHANNESBURG to SYDNEY	29 Apr 2006 00:55 GMT	5
Usually seen mid arvo over Melbourne, what altitude would they be at, and when would they start there descent for KSA.
Warbirds over Wanaka sneak peak	28 Apr 2006 23:05 GMT	6
Only just got back after two delayed flights, a mad sprint form Domestic to International to catch a drparting international flight with 30 minutes to spare only to find the aircraft had not turnrd up yet, then when it did, it too broke down. missed the connecting flight at ...
Heavy's landing on Adelaide's cross runways 12/30	28 Apr 2006 10:10 GMT	19
Around mid morning Wednesday 19th April '06, I saw two 737's (Qantas and VirginBlue respectively) land on Adelaide's cross runway - namely rwy 12. This is quite a rarity as rwy 05/23 is almost exclusively used for 'heavy's'. Looking at the wind sock there was a stiff crosswind ...
ASIC card. Not yet arrived, but got a covering letter.	26 Apr 2006 09:02 GMT	10
Ok, I could ring the people from whom I am getting the card, but just for the fun of it: I received a covering letter saying I have applied from an ASIC card and I shall get it soon.
Desert flights in Iraq	26 Apr 2006 08:41 GMT	5
The following equipment carried on Desert Flights in Iraq is given as a guide only. Lb Rations
Spitfire for Temora.	26 Apr 2006 05:39 GMT	2
Don't know anything about the getting a Mirage, but they did announce that they have acquired another Spitfire. The aircraft in question is TB863 which is currently in New Zealand. It will be nice to get the chance to see a couple of them in formation out
Some recent flying fun	26 Apr 2006 00:40 GMT	4
http://www.warbirdz.net/largepic.php?ID=8998 http://www.warbirdz.net/largepic.php?ID=8987 http://www.warbirdz.net/largepic.php?ID=9020
RAAF 707s	25 Apr 2006 21:20 GMT	14
What ever happened to the oil burners ?.
affordable "TCAS" for GA ?	25 Apr 2006 14:50 GMT	5
Have a look at the latest in traffic detection: a review on the Zaon XRX on www.DigitalReviews.net
Tail-dragger endorsement	25 Apr 2006 01:59 GMT	1
In my never-ending quest to secure regular flying that doesn't burn a hole in my pocket, I need to add "tail dragger" to my single-engine group endorsement. Anyone know a good place in Sydney area that can help out? Curtis Aviation is not on my list even though they have the ...