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    Have you ever flown a plane?

    Back in the early 80’s took flying lessons at the Tasmanian Aero Club at LST In a Cessna 172. Soloed after 9 hours or so… such an amazing experience! Went on to do around 10 hours of solo before other priorities took over. Resurrected the urge in the mid 90‘s on a Thruster T500 ultralight but...
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    What was your first flight?

    My first flight was in1965 as a 6 year old travelling from Launceston to Whitemark on Flinders Island (LST-FLS). The plane was an Ansett Fokker Friendship and I remember insisting that my dad ask the hostess where the parachutes were kept, and was horrified to learn that there weren't any!
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    AFF Tasmania - Newcastle replacement 23/24 October

    i’ll be Ubering there and back!
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    AFF Tasmania - Newcastle replacement 23/24 October

    I can contribute a Tolpuddle Chardonnay
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    AFF Tasmania - Newcastle replacement 23/24 October

    Thanks for the PM - either day is good for me, with a preference for lunch in Launceston, but elsewhere a possibility.
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    Pub Meal meet-up at the Beach Hotel (Burnie Tas.) 19th Oct 2020

    I’d jump at the chance, but an appointment with a surgeon for new hip on the 13th means it might be a little difficult. Hope you all have a great day!
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    Ads on AFF Home pages and articles

    Why then does the main website page state "Login Now to remove this and all advertisements (GOLD and SILVER members) ?
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    Drron goes viral.

    So many heroes fought in many wars who’s heroism was never acknowledged. I have no doubt Teddy’s heroism needs to be rewarded, but there are so many who have similarly given to the cause of freedom and sacrifice. Four of my uncles gave so much without reward. They, along with so many others...
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    A chance to reminisce - who remembers the "old days" of Travel?

    I remember doing a few transcontinental flights in Ansett F on 727's. I recall a stop in ADL was frequently required to top up the tanks.
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    When was the last commercial passenger flight you took?

    March 19th DPS-SYD March 20th SYD-MEL March 20th MEL-LST And then 14 days Self Isolation
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    The "I am in self-isolation" thread

    Yep - new Tassie rules require self isolation for interstate visitors... becasue I’m returning from overseas, need to self isolate anyway.
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    The "I am in self-isolation" thread

    Currently in Bali (Sanur)... flight leaves tomorrow evening at 21.20 to SYD, then to MEL, then to LST. Will self isolate and work from home for 14 days. Plenty of support for shopping etc. (and have good stocks of TP). It’s going to be weird not seeing another human for 14 days!
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    A chance to reminisce - who remembers the "old days" of Travel?

    My first airline flight was from Launceston to Whitemark, on Flinders Island, in 1965 where my father had been transferred to as the local police officer. It was a Fokker operated by Ansett. We got dressed up in our finest clothes - suits, with ties... it was the done thing then!
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    NYC - restaurant recommendations

    Really enjoyed L’Amico for Italian food. Thought Gramercy Tavern was great too... had lunch there.
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