Let's just cut the crap and have a good row
#616
Originally posted by MarkMyWords
Cambridge airport is pretty primitive too (not that commercial passenger flights run from there any more, or did they start them up again? I flew with Suckling to Amsterdam a couple of times, years ago before they got bought by ScotAir).
AFAIR Guernsey's pretty primitive too. Much like Jersey I suppose?
Cambridge airport is pretty primitive too (not that commercial passenger flights run from there any more, or did they start them up again? I flew with Suckling to Amsterdam a couple of times, years ago before they got bought by ScotAir).
AFAIR Guernsey's pretty primitive too. Much like Jersey I suppose?
Jersey airport is actually really flash, all architecturally wonderful and stuff. When my dad was young, they didn't even have an airport, they just landed the plane on the beach. Shame they changed it really, although it does make the beach better for sunbathing
#617
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Originally posted by bundy
the mattress, base and headboard could be seen disappearing into the wide blue yonder on the back of a wheelie bin
the mattress, base and headboard could be seen disappearing into the wide blue yonder on the back of a wheelie bin
#618
Originally posted by MarkMyWords
Cambridge airport is pretty primitive too (not that commercial passenger flights run from there any more, or did they start them up again? I flew with Suckling to Amsterdam a couple of times, years ago before they got bought by ScotAir).
AFAIR Guernsey's pretty primitive too. Much like Jersey I suppose?
Cambridge airport is pretty primitive too (not that commercial passenger flights run from there any more, or did they start them up again? I flew with Suckling to Amsterdam a couple of times, years ago before they got bought by ScotAir).
AFAIR Guernsey's pretty primitive too. Much like Jersey I suppose?
#619
Originally posted by MarkMyWords
Quite a balancing feat!
Quite a balancing feat!
I think there may have been a shopping trolley involved too. Our nutty neighbour collects them (nicks them from the supermarkets then charges the supermarkets to come and collect them - trolley ransom, it's great).
#620
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Originally posted by Mairi&Chris
Best one ever is Benbecula in the Herbides. You land on the beach and a tractor comes out as the "Airport Vehicle"
Best one ever is Benbecula in the Herbides. You land on the beach and a tractor comes out as the "Airport Vehicle"
#621
Originally posted by MarkMyWords
Not quite in the same vein, but Wellington (NZ) is too short to land 747s on, and has sea at both ends so woe betide anyone overshooting! Just a leeetle nerve-wracking in theory, although I don't think it's ever actually happened.
Not quite in the same vein, but Wellington (NZ) is too short to land 747s on, and has sea at both ends so woe betide anyone overshooting! Just a leeetle nerve-wracking in theory, although I don't think it's ever actually happened.
When I came back from Jersey in March they had the Red Arrows visiting and someone had forgot to tell one of the pilots about the short runway. As we took off, I looked down and saw a little Red Arrow, nose stuck in a pile of sand right at the very end of the runway.
Talked about it before, but flying into the old airport in Hong Kong was also an interesting experience!
#622
Sounds a bit like Maderia AIrport in POrtugal. When I saw the runway I though, "That's a funny road" only to realise that the runway stops over the sea and lots of large rocks. I think one plane over shot the runway but didn't land in the sea!!! :scared:
#623
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Originally posted by KayCee
Sounds a bit like Maderia AIrport in POrtugal. When I saw the runway I though, "That's a funny road" only to realise that the runway stops over the sea and lots of large rocks. I think one plane over shot the runway but didn't land in the sea!!! :scared:
Sounds a bit like Maderia AIrport in POrtugal. When I saw the runway I though, "That's a funny road" only to realise that the runway stops over the sea and lots of large rocks. I think one plane over shot the runway but didn't land in the sea!!! :scared:
The Airport was basically a shed with a tin roof.
The security point had Two officials sat on white plastic garden furniture and the security was a privet like hedge
Not been on here today.
I'm supposed to be getting ready for our validation trip tomorrow.
May be around later but not then for the next month.
C'mon the lads!!!
G
#624
Originally posted by Grayling
Once stopped in Rorutonga in the Cook islands.
The Airport was basically a shed with a tin roof.
The security point had Two officials sat on white plastic garden furniture and the security was a privet like hedge
Not been on here today.
I'm supposed to be getting ready for our validation trip tomorrow.
May be around later but not then for the next month.
C'mon the lads!!!
G
Once stopped in Rorutonga in the Cook islands.
The Airport was basically a shed with a tin roof.
The security point had Two officials sat on white plastic garden furniture and the security was a privet like hedge
Not been on here today.
I'm supposed to be getting ready for our validation trip tomorrow.
May be around later but not then for the next month.
C'mon the lads!!!
G
#625
Originally posted by loose
In case I miss you later, all the best with the trip G. Hope it all goes really well for you and you have a great time!
In case I miss you later, all the best with the trip G. Hope it all goes really well for you and you have a great time!
Tell us all about it when you return
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Yes, have fun G!
Going back a little, loose, Simone recently posted some photos of her stuff getting packed. She might be lurking in one of those. Can't remember the thread. (Find a bucket of cold water first though eh?)
Bundy, we used to live under the ascent/descent path to Cambridge Airport. It was amusing being able to set your watch by certain flights. It's quite possible that your mother flew over us!
Going back a little, loose, Simone recently posted some photos of her stuff getting packed. She might be lurking in one of those. Can't remember the thread. (Find a bucket of cold water first though eh?)
Bundy, we used to live under the ascent/descent path to Cambridge Airport. It was amusing being able to set your watch by certain flights. It's quite possible that your mother flew over us!
#627
Originally posted by Grayling
Once stopped in Rorutonga in the Cook islands.
The Airport was basically a shed with a tin roof.
The security point had Two officials sat on white plastic garden furniture and the security was a privet like hedge
Not been on here today.
I'm supposed to be getting ready for our validation trip tomorrow.
May be around later but not then for the next month.
C'mon the lads!!!
G
Once stopped in Rorutonga in the Cook islands.
The Airport was basically a shed with a tin roof.
The security point had Two officials sat on white plastic garden furniture and the security was a privet like hedge
Not been on here today.
I'm supposed to be getting ready for our validation trip tomorrow.
May be around later but not then for the next month.
C'mon the lads!!!
G
Here's the airport at Nullagine!
My mum and another lady returning from a social security course in Hedland.
We went up once too, with the flying doctor in Bidyadanga, have some great pics, from this flight too.
#628
Originally posted by MarkMyWords
Going back a little, loose, Simone recently posted some photos of her stuff getting packed. She might be lurking in one of those. Can't remember the thread. (Find a bucket of cold water first though eh?)
Going back a little, loose, Simone recently posted some photos of her stuff getting packed. She might be lurking in one of those. Can't remember the thread. (Find a bucket of cold water first though eh?)
Nup, not in them! Made them all myself!(while not helping )
I'm in the faces to names thread twice, but you can't really see anything on those pics
That thread should be brought back up though, lots of newbies(constant flow!!).
#630
Originally posted by bundy
Bumped the faces thread for ya, Simone. That thread is a monster...
Bumped the faces thread for ya, Simone. That thread is a monster...
Yeah, poor newbies who are going to start going through it all!