Author Archives: Falcon124

Boeing 787 vs De Haviland Comet – Will History Repeat?

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Falcon124

I know I’ve said it before, but this latest news from Jon Ostrower (aka FlightBlogger) about the recent Boeing 787 delay being due to a design flaw in the tail really makes me wonder if the 787 isn’t doomed to … Continue reading →

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Macquarie Airports have lost it Entirely

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Falcon124

As if Sydney Airport (YSSY) being voted Australia’s worst airport for the 4th time in a row wasn’t enough of a wake up call for Macquarie Airports and the airport’s management & board, the government is bringing forward their oversite … Continue reading →

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Aerobatics for my birthday

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Falcon124

Late last year my 42nd birthday came around and, while the number 42 has deep, universal meaning, I didn’t arrange any major, special celebrations. Kitt, however, did decide to buy me some time flying aerobatics with Andrew Temby in his … Continue reading →

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Ongoing Jetstarisation of QANTAS

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Falcon124

According to Alan Joyce from QANTAS, the “Jetstarisation of QANTAS” is supposed to be over. Well, I have a problem with that as I continue to see evidence that, if anything, the “Jetstarisation” is increasing. I would not be surprised … Continue reading →

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Fear of Flying – Story #2

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Falcon124

As I mentioned in the previous Fear of Flying story, the folks at Flight Experience Melbourne are running a competition for their 737 flight simulator. Write up your scary flying story and you could win a free session in the … Continue reading →

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Fear of Flying – Story #1

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Falcon124

The folks at Flight Experience Melbourne are running a competition for their 737 flight simulator. Write up your scary flying story and you could win a free session in the sim. Woo hoo. I’ve had two very scary flights in … Continue reading →

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Bolshoi, Comrade

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Falcon124

I got word this morning from Carlo at Flight Experience Melbourne that he’d just arrived at Melbourne airport (YMML) and seen an Antonov parked on the ramp. Talk about perfect timing as I was taking one of my workmates to … Continue reading →

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Tanker 10 at Avalon

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Falcon124

While returning from Nykolai’s scout camp I dropped into Avalon airport (YMAV) to check out Tanker 10, a converted DC10 that’s now used as a super-heavy water bomber. It’s parked in the keyhole and not easily viewed without a huge … Continue reading →

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Historically Fun

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Falcon124

I got the word from John that the Victorian chapter of the Aviation Historical Society of Australia was having a Christmas BBQ at Moorabbin airport (YMMB) today. So, I went down to hang out, meet new people and spread the … Continue reading →

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Crappy Weather

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Falcon124

We’ve been getting through some rather crappy weather for the past two months. Lots of wind and rain with the occasional good weather day sneaking in here and there. I crewed the hot air balloons again last weekend and could … Continue reading →

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