Bankstown - Today's Images 8.11.2008

[Grahame Hutchison]

Not the best of weather this morning, fairly dull and overcast, however I was out there anyway so I always enjoy a good look around. It was interesting to catch up with Bob Bell and hear all about the Bell 47s trip from Perth to Sydney, and thank you to the guys working on the Scottish Avialion Twin Pioneer for the good look around, inside and out. They were just trying to do an engine runup which requires the props to be turned 20 revolutions before firing them up. Unfortunately a wind squawl with some light rain came through and I was also running out of time, so I did not get to see if they were successful.

VH-LUE Bell UH-1H (69-15586) 1970 from Heli-Aust Pty Ltd after it returned to Bankstown.
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VH-LUE Bell UH-1H (69-15586) 1970 from Heli-Aust Pty Ltd being tied down and checked ready to move into the hanger.
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VH-WYO Robinson R44 II (11127) 2005 from The Australia Traffic Network approaching the helipad after tracking in from
2RN. Some nice technology hanging off this one.
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VH-MXZ Avions Pierre Robin R-2160 (C205) 1983 from Red Baron on approach for Runway 29R.
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VH-JTF SOCATA TB-10 (509) 1985 from BASAIR Australia on approach for Runway 29R.
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VH-YXL Liberty Aerospace XL-2 (0065) 2007 from the Liberty Aircraft Company on approach for Runway 29R.
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N217AC ERICKSON S64E (64064) 1968 from Erickson Air-Crane Inc waiting for work.
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VH-DYS Bell 47G-5A (25072) 1972 shuting down. The aircraft was purchased from WA and flown back to Sydney,
around 25 hours flying in total. Cars towing caravans on the Nullabor were traveling faster. Nice to catch up with Bob
Bell again.
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VH-PZQ PZL Warszawa-Okecie PZL-104 (CF20900894) 1990 has an amazing high lift leading edge.
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VH-EVB Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer SER 3 (586) 1962 being prepared for an engine runup. This aircraft is being
restrored to flying condition and will be only the second or third flying in the world. I was able to have a good look
on board, thank you to the guys working on her.
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[Warick M]

Never really considered Bankstown for photo ops, but you have shown me I should get out there! Thanks heaps :)

[Chris Griffiths]

Some interesting things to see Sunday 9/11 as well....

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1940 DH-89 Rapide

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1984 Yak-52

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2006 KAVANAGH BALLOONS B-105

Cheers

[Grahame Hutchison]

Hi Chris,

I saw the Rapide back in April after it returned from the Temora Air Show, and I just love the distinct sound of those engines. It normally goes to the AOPA hanger.

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[Chris Griffiths]

Hi Grahame,
Thought I might have seen you today at Schofields Flying club, they hosted Funflite 08 which in conjunction with the Starlight foundation provided entertainment and joyflights for youngsters facing various challenges in life.
I was there assisting with the photography so most of the days images are not for public display but happily they show many smiling faces.
The members of the club and others operated approx 50 flights over Sydney and the Northern beaches for the kids and their families.
A great day, professionally run by the club.

Cheers

[Grahame Hutchison]

I was out there on Saturday morning Chris, but had some house painting to do outside today. There were more aircraft than normal passing overhead my house and along the beaches, no doubt related to the Funflite 08. Sounds like it was very successful.

[Grahame Hutchison]

The Erickson Air Crane has now been moved onto the grass parking area near Aerospace Aviation.