Get'n to Biggenden

[birdy]

I know its along way off yet and anything can happen between now n then, but i'm plan'n on buzz'n over next year, if time permits.[]Wot I need to know is, once i'm across the desert [the easy bit], wot am i in for when i hit the populated areas east of Birdsvill??I'v ordered WACs for the job, but they don't tell you where the power lines, shotgun tote'n cockies and wayward FWers are.[}]Also, isn't there a mountain range sumwhere east o here, a high one[:0]?? BTW, anyone who wants to cum along is most welcome.[ itd help break the monotoney of 700 odd sand hills between ere n Birdsvill[].]Ignorance is bliss............but only till you realise you were.You can always get the answer you want, if you ask enough experts.

[asra]

Looks like about 400 miles to birdsville. What do you do for fuel? do you have to carry it with you?Flying the right side up in Canada

[birdy]

"anyone who wants to cum along is most welcome."Hmmmmmm............. gess not.[ mebe i smell or sumthn.]Yeh Phil, not sure yet but i recon if i carry 40l i'll make it across the desert.[ without walkn]. Theres only one place out there where i can get off after refueling, and its bout halfway.[ recon i'll be needn a p1ss stop by then too].Ignorance is bliss............but only till you realise you were.You can always get the answer you want, if you ask enough experts.

[asra]

Birdy,I have done some FW flying in that area many moons ago I'll get me hands on some WACS and have a look at your track whats ya possie (Lat/Long; GPS Coords) If me noggin is workin there is not much out that way but sweet FA. What ever you do don't go and have a beer at Birdsville Pub - did that once took 4 days to get away - apparently a stranger in town is a bloody good excuse for a PARTY!CheersFrankiejAlways remember you're unique, just like everyone else

[asra]

quote:Originally posted by FrankiejBirdy, What ever you do don't go and have a beer at Birdsville Pub - did that once took 4 days to get away - apparently a stranger in town is a bloody good excuse for a PARTY!CheersFrankiejAlways remember you're unique, just like everyone elseYou know thats like telling a kid not to put a tie wrap around his finger!....You just know he is going to do it![]Flying the right side up in Canada

[asra]

Which machine are you taking Birdy?Enjoyed your phone call. I have to get a longer 1/2" bolt to make the thicker torque tubes work for you to try, but I am working on it for you.Aussie Paul. []www.firebirdgyros.com

[asra]

quote:Orginally Posted by Canadian RhinoYou know thats like telling a kid not to put a tie wrap around his finger!....You just know he is going to do it!Rhino I think you have Birdy summed up all worng - he is down to earth, approachable, dependable...who am I kidding gunna miss ya at Biggenden Birdy []CheersFrankiejAlways remember you're unique, just like everyone else

[birdy]

Frank, I'm a tea total.[ besides, i'm strange, not A stranger.]Wots me posie??...........here.Gota take the RAF Paul, it'll go further ona tank n the ferel, [ and crist knows wot sorta wether they got over there].Bout the torque tube, i recon i'v cum up with a simpler idea to cancel the problem. I'v tricked up the trim spring so's it applies a more consistant tension from full forward to full back. Went on a 2 1/2 hour bore run this morn'n and i reckon the pressure needed is close to half wot it used to be.Am i an inventer or wut??? Ignorance is bliss............but only till you realise you were.You can always get the answer you want, if you ask enough experts.

[asra]

Birdy, you are definately a wut!!!!!!Well done, After our chat I was thinking about longer springs that have a more gradual tension change. Like a 2 stroke you don't want the trim springs peaky.Seems like we both had the same idea. Ain't it grand when you do something like that and it works!!!!Ok on the Raf. I remember beating rain to Broken Hill a few years ago, and sat in the Raf for 30 mins until it stopped. I would have been very wet without that Cab!!!Aussie Paul. []www.firebirdgyros.com

[Scott Hogan]

Hi Guys,Paul, are you thinking of flying to the Nats, 2006?Birdy, which way do you think you might track to Biggenden?I notice the Simpson and Strzelecki Deserts are on a direct route from your place to Biggenden. Do you know any property owners in this area where we can refuel?Hoges

[asra]

Hi Birdy,Surely your shortest and safest route would be via Atula, Marqua and Glenormiston to Boulia? All of those places have strips and some of them certainly fuel. Even closer than Birdsville is Ethabuka which has a strip and is at the end of the dunes. Then it's plains and claypans to Bedourie via Sandringham. Almost a total landing ground then to Longreach.Cheers, Fish

[asra]

quote:Originally posted by Scott HoganHi Guys,Paul, are you thinking of flying to the Nats, 2006?Birdy, which way do you think you might track to Biggenden?I notice the Simpson and Strzelecki Deserts are on a direct route from your place to Biggenden. Do you know any property owners in this area where we can refuel?Hoges That is the plan at this point in time Scott. I sure hope I have everything sorted out by then.Aussie Paul. []www.firebirdgyros.com

[asra]

[ quote:i]Orginal Post by FrankiejI have done some FW flying in that area many moons ago I'll get me hands on some WACS and have a look at your track whats ya possie (Lat/Long; GPS Coords)[/i]quote:Orginal Posted by Birdy[i]Frank, I'm a tea total.[ besides, i'm strange, not A stranger.]Wots me posie??...........here.Wots me posie??...........here. sorry Birdy does this mean you don't want my input?CheersFrankiejAlways remember you're unique, just like everyone else

[birdy]

Scott, i recon i can carry enough fuel to get to birdsvill, but i gota be able to land sumwhere to put the 2 jerrys in, and that'd be at lake caroline, in the middle o the simpson.Theres nuthn between here n birdsvill except the lake[ i'm hopen it'll be dry]."where we can refuel?"You say'n sumthn Scott??[ mebe i don't smell]"Surely your shortest and safest route "Actualy Fish, that'd be the missus."via Atula, Marqua and Glenormiston to Boulia?"Why take the long road?? I follow crows.Ethabuka ?? Wheres that? [ i havn't got me WACs yet]"Almost a total landing ground then to Longreach."I'm not plan'n on land'n except to p1ss or refuel.Sorry Frank, that's supposed to be interpreted as, "I'm here, and I don't know the rest of the answer." The coodinances would be in the GPS, but I don't hav'm on me.BTW, birdsvill will only be a p1ss n fuel stop.Cheers, the 'wut'.Ignorance is bliss............but only till you realise you were.You can always get the answer you want, if you ask enough experts.

[asra]

May I suggest you long distance travellers get the AOPA Airfields Guide? ASRA is affiliated with AOPA. In it you will find the sort of information you need, with contact info so you can plan ahead.AOPA FoundationPO Box 26,Georges Hall,NSW 2198Ph 02 9791 9099Fx 02 9791 9355e-mail mail@aopa.com.auHappy planning!BTW the VNC series of charts with a lot more detail than the WAC would be useful, the scale on the WAC is 1:1,000,000, while the VNC is 1:500,000. Biggendon will be on VNC7.Don't forget you should also have an up to date ERSA.John EvansThink logically and do things well, think laterally and do things better.