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I can't say I really agree with that Turbs, I've done hundreds of ops out of Caloundra, mostly without any concerns but it does take some careful thought. Unfortunately the Council agree with you and it's probably only a matter of time before it'll be another airfield lost to history. I agree with you about 30, I never use it though perhaps I'm a little fortunate in that I mostly don't have a problem with cross-winds, so with any hint of a westerly I use 23 instead. 12 isn't really a problem, if you can't put down in the overrun you would usually have enough height to make it to one of the beaches, albeit ending up with a bent plane probably. 05 keeps you on your toes but the only time I really had to hold my breath was on a very hot day fully loaded in the old 172. Didn't enjoy that one, should have used 12 instead but other than that you've got Nicklin Way if you really had to ... then the golf course and then endless beaches. 23 really is the safest of all, if you can't get down on the overrun/approach, which is only small bushes, you should be able to clear the small patch of larger stuff and then there's miles of farmland with largely empty roads.

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Yup!

Chad Morgan? Far too smart and caring a man to get involved in politics ... met him a few times around the campfire, nothing like the character he portrayed publicly.

I'm a great fan of the Hitchhiker's Guide and of Marvin the robot, of course ...

I read a fair bit about it when it first flew. It was/is the folly of a rather eccentric Italian man (IIRC). Whatever one thinks of the looks, fugly or funny, I have to admire the idea of building something quite out-of-the-ordinary. For that reason I give it a 9/10. Not sure whether others noticed but it has a 200W tannoy system as well, you can see the megaphone in the photo above, in the left gear leg apex, and he plays high decibel rooster crowing and other sounds during his dawn patrols ... By his account the handling is docile. But what must be its best feature would be the visibility - at least as good as any other aircraft I've seen, particularly forward and down, probably much like flying in the gondola of an airship.

These things just keep getting better - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YLxGFLpOl0 And it's only US$500 on pre-order ... The Lily Camera

Since a majority of us on this forum seem to be of a more 'senior' persuasion, I thought this might give us some encouragement. I've never been much of a fan of Hip Hop but it got me going -

People get beaten up by all colours of people, but it doesn't make everyone bad. There are good and bad people of all races but there's a far higher proportion of 'white' people, than of other races, who are sufficiently ignorant and phobic that they think that anyone who isn't white is dirty, dishonest or dangerous - or all three. In my experience I find a higher percentage of clean, honest and gentle people among the non-whites.

A friend sent me a link to this. I thought it was a very courageous social experiment and one of the more touching things I've come across on the net. I imagine that if there was a little more trust in the world there'd be a lot more friendship and happiness. I hope you like it too. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=938665246153916

In transit overseas next month with my wife, I've arranged a two day stopover in Sydney and two half days in Perth. Neither of us have spent any time in either of those Cities so we'd appreciate any suggestions about the best things to see and/or do in the short times we have available. Our interests are Aviation, Maritime, Marine, History, Science and Architecture primarily but we are open to all suggestions from those who know the local attractions. We have been offered the use of friends' cars while we're there but would prefer to use taxis and/or public transport to avoid parking and navigation hassles, so would also welcome any guidance about the best ways of getting around. Thanks in advance!

I got a good laugh out of SoO yesterday. On the phone to a friend I mentioned that Queensland was licking wounds today and my football-disinterested friend Stu in Vic didn't understand the comment. Once I'd explained he simply said "dogs chase balls, put your running shoes on and mention that to your footy mates, hehe"