VH-KDK Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 The RAAF didn't operate the Carvair but there is a beautiful livery available. This flight is along the Kokoda Trail from Jacksons to Kokoda. 1. Some discussion and arm waving as we wait for the cargo of newspapers, lawn mower parts and chook feed to be loaded. 2. All ready to go. 3. Setting off on the short flight over the Owen Stanleys. 4. A steady climb, got to look after those old engines. 5. At mount Victoria and ready to descend into AYKO. No cruise in this flight. 6. Now having to circle around to lose some height. I will have to be careful not to bump into anything. 7. Wheels on the ground. 8. Touchdown too far down the runway and much too fast, going around. 9. Banking over the Fala River. 10. Nearly landed short and just remembered in time that the flight deck is very high off the ground. Catches me out every time. 11. Now realised that landing up hill is a better option, next time. 12. The wing fits nicely over the building but just have to watch the water tank. 13. One happy customer with last weeks news. The miserable chooks never showed though. Hope you enjoyed the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 One happy customer with last weeks news. The miserable chooks never showed though. I know now that chooks are birds , but what news did I miss last week ? . Anyway more wonderful shots and piloting skills my friend . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Thank you for your compliment John. It was very eggsasperating to fly all that way with the chook feed and not to have them show up. You mean to say you didn't hear the news last week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: Thank you for your compliment John. It was very eggsasperating to fly all that way with the chook feed and not to have them show up. You mean to say you didn't hear the news last week? I'm on pins and needles , the suspense is killing me . John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 8 minutes ago, BradB said: I'm on pins and needles , the suspense is killing me . John Maybe I had better use Concorde for my next freight service then you can have the news before it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 What a brilliant flight and narrative Martyn! Good to go around too. And I love the colors and detail of this area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: What a brilliant flight and narrative Martyn! Good to go around too. And I love the colors and detail of this area. Many thanks for your encouraging comment Jack. I went around as my face isn't worth saving.555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 All around super shots Martyn..... Just can't get use to seeing that plane........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Fine set Martyn. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Well done Martyn! That looks a short runway! . The RAAF livery suits the Carvair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 4 hours ago, lifejogger said: All around super shots Martyn..... Just can't get use to seeing that plane........... Thanks John, you will be seeing a few more of this wonderful plane in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Iain Emms said: Fine set Martyn. cheers Iain Thanks Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 hour ago, paulb said: Well done Martyn! That looks a short runway! . The RAAF livery suits the Carvair. Thanks Paul, yes a short runway and I made it worse by landing downhill. The livery is based on one worn by an RAAF Bristol 170. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
European Mountain Man Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Looks like you had a good trip i enjoyed it and loved your comments you make me laugh so much and super shots along the way regards Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, stewart1 said: Looks like you had a good trip i enjoyed it and loved your comments you make me laugh so much and super shots along the way regards Stewart Thanks Stewart, much better to make people laugh than be nasty isn't it. We are lucky in having such a great group on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 46 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: Thanks Paul, yes a short runway and I made it worse by landing downhill. The livery is based on one worn by an RAAF Bristol 170. Yes, it's the old rule of landing uphill and into the wind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 26 minutes ago, paulb said: Yes, it's the old rule of landing uphill and into the wind! It was a light wind I was flying into Paul but I suppose the gradient would have been of more use had I landed with the tail wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Surely that bird is a rare choice for the Kokoda track. Maybe this is the reason why its commercial use was so short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy H Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Wonderful set Martyn, big heads got a smile on her face now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senchay Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Sweet pictures from that, well, how should we call it? Big Bobby would fit somehow. Amazing :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda425 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Thrilling shots! Hold tight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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