OT "Cool" jobs

[Daryl]

Completely off topic but my grandsons soccer coach and his wife are both
pilots, tonight I was talking to them and she said that she has been
flying 2 trips per week to Antarctica in an Airbus A319-115LR.
It doesn't get much "cooler" than that:-)

[Keithr0]

Post by Daryl
Completely off topic but my grandsons soccer coach and his wife are both
pilots, tonight I was talking to them and she said that she has been
flying 2 trips per week to Antarctica in an Airbus A319-115LR.
It doesn't get much "cooler" than that:-)

Air New Zealand?

[Xeno]

Post by Keithr0

Post by Daryl
Completely off topic but my grandsons soccer coach and his wife are
both pilots, tonight I was talking to them and she said that she has
been flying 2 trips per week to Antarctica in an Airbus A319-115LR.
It doesn't get much "cooler" than that:-)

Air New Zealand?

Not necessarily. Flights from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne in a chartered
787 Dreamliner with this mob;

https://www.antarcticaflights.com.au/the-worlds-most-unique-scenic-flight

My wife saw an ad or something on TV a week or two back so I looked into
it.

[Daryl]

Post by Keithr0

Post by Daryl
Completely off topic but my grandsons soccer coach and his wife are
both pilots, tonight I was talking to them and she said that she has
been flying 2 trips per week to Antarctica in an Airbus A319-115LR.
It doesn't get much "cooler" than that:-)

Air New Zealand?

I think they work for a company called Skytraders.

[Keithr0]

Post by Daryl

Post by Keithr0

Post by Daryl
Completely off topic but my grandsons soccer coach and his wife are
both pilots, tonight I was talking to them and she said that she has
been flying 2 trips per week to Antarctica in an Airbus A319-115LR.
It doesn't get much "cooler" than that:-)

Air New Zealand?

I think they work for a company called Skytraders.

OK, I was only thinking of regular airlines, and ANZ is the only one
that I know of in this area flying the A319.

As for cool flying jobs, Brian, one of the volunteers at the museum had
the best that I've come across. The guy is 90 years old and a pilot for
most of his life. Now that the Tomahawk is done, we are starting work on
one of these:

https://aeropedia.com.au/content/lake-la-4-buccaneer/

Brian mentioned that he flew that aircraft at on time, carrying tourists
out to The Reef from Chute Harbour. Fly out, land on the water, moor the
plane, and lounge for a couple of hours in the sun while the passengers
go snorkeling. Sound a good life to me.

The plane was found in mangroves at McKay, and "Restored" back in 2008
by some-one with more enthusiasm than skill. The metal portions are in
reasonable condition, but the paint needs to be completely stripped and
redone. The fibreglass parts though are a problem, there were cracks in
the paint on the nose, I tweaked on with a pen knife and a large scab of
bog up to 6mm thick came off. The fibreglass roof is very fragile, it
will need to be removed with great care. Then there are all the wood
screws that will need to be replaced with proper screws.

[Daryl]

Post by Keithr0

Post by Daryl

Post by Keithr0

Post by Daryl
Completely off topic but my grandsons soccer coach and his wife are
both pilots, tonight I was talking to them and she said that she has
been flying 2 trips per week to Antarctica in an Airbus A319-115LR.
It doesn't get much "cooler" than that:-)

Air New Zealand?

I think they work for a company called Skytraders.

OK, I was only thinking of regular airlines, and ANZ is the only one
that I know of in this area flying the A319.

AFAIK they are contracted directly to the Australian Antarctic Division
https://www.antarctica.gov.au/antarctic-operations/travel-and-logistics/aviation/intercontinental-operations/a319-background-information/

Post by Keithr0
As for cool flying jobs, Brian, one of the volunteers at the museum had
the best that I've come across. The guy is 90 years old and a pilot for
most of his life. Now that the Tomahawk is done, we are starting work on
https://aeropedia.com.au/content/lake-la-4-buccaneer/
Brian mentioned that he flew that aircraft at on time, carrying tourists
out to The Reef from Chute Harbour. Fly out, land on the water, moor the
plane, and lounge for a couple of hours in the sun while the passengers
go snorkeling. Sound a good life to me.

Sounds like a great job to have.

Post by Keithr0
The plane was found in mangroves at McKay, and "Restored" back in 2008
by some-one with more enthusiasm than skill.

Was it "restored" to flying condition?

The metal portions are in

Post by Keithr0
reasonable condition, but the paint needs to be completely stripped and
redone. The fibreglass parts though are a problem, there were cracks in
the paint on the nose, I tweaked on with a pen knife and a large scab of
bog up to 6mm thick came off. The fibreglass roof is very fragile, it
will need to be removed with great care. Then there are all the wood
screws that will need to be replaced with proper screws.

Sounds like a big job but not so critical if its just for display?

[Keithr0]

Post by Daryl

Post by Keithr0

Post by Daryl

Post by Keithr0

Post by Daryl
Completely off topic but my grandsons soccer coach and his wife are
both pilots, tonight I was talking to them and she said that she
has been flying 2 trips per week to Antarctica in an Airbus
A319-115LR.
It doesn't get much "cooler" than that:-)

Air New Zealand?

I think they work for a company called Skytraders.

OK, I was only thinking of regular airlines, and ANZ is the only one
that I know of in this area flying the A319.

AFAIK they are contracted directly to the Australian Antarctic Division
https://www.antarctica.gov.au/antarctic-operations/travel-and-logistics/
aviation/intercontinental-operations/a319-background-information/

Post by Keithr0
As for cool flying jobs, Brian, one of the volunteers at the museum
had the best that I've come across. The guy is 90 years old and a
pilot for most of his life. Now that the Tomahawk is done, we are
https://aeropedia.com.au/content/lake-la-4-buccaneer/
Brian mentioned that he flew that aircraft at on time, carrying
tourists out to The Reef from Chute Harbour. Fly out, land on the
water, moor the plane, and lounge for a couple of hours in the sun
while the passengers go snorkeling. Sound a good life to me.

Sounds like a great job to have.

Post by Keithr0
The plane was found in mangroves at McKay, and "Restored" back in 2008
by some-one with more enthusiasm than skill.

Was it "restored" to flying condition?

No

Post by Daryl
 The metal portions are in

Post by Keithr0
reasonable condition, but the paint needs to be completely stripped
and redone. The fibreglass parts though are a problem, there were
cracks in the paint on the nose, I tweaked on with a pen knife and a
large scab of bog up to 6mm thick came off. The fibreglass roof is
very fragile, it will need to be removed with great care. Then there
are all the wood screws that will need to be replaced with proper screws.

Sounds like a big job but not so critical if its just for display?

It's not critical,but we try to do a decent job, we may try and get the
engine running although it hasn't run for probably 20 years.

[Daryl]

Post by Keithr0

Post by Daryl

Post by Keithr0

Post by Daryl

Post by Keithr0

Post by Daryl
Completely off topic but my grandsons soccer coach and his wife
are both pilots, tonight I was talking to them and she said that
she has been flying 2 trips per week to Antarctica in an Airbus
A319-115LR.
It doesn't get much "cooler" than that:-)

Air New Zealand?

I think they work for a company called Skytraders.

OK, I was only thinking of regular airlines, and ANZ is the only one
that I know of in this area flying the A319.

AFAIK they are contracted directly to the Australian Antarctic Division
https://www.antarctica.gov.au/antarctic-operations/travel-and-
logistics/ aviation/intercontinental-operations/a319-background-
information/

Post by Keithr0
As for cool flying jobs, Brian, one of the volunteers at the museum
had the best that I've come across. The guy is 90 years old and a
pilot for most of his life. Now that the Tomahawk is done, we are
https://aeropedia.com.au/content/lake-la-4-buccaneer/
Brian mentioned that he flew that aircraft at on time, carrying
tourists out to The Reef from Chute Harbour. Fly out, land on the
water, moor the plane, and lounge for a couple of hours in the sun
while the passengers go snorkeling. Sound a good life to me.

Sounds like a great job to have.

Post by Keithr0
The plane was found in mangroves at McKay, and "Restored" back in
2008 by some-one with more enthusiasm than skill.

Was it "restored" to flying condition?

No

Post by Daryl
  The metal portions are in

Post by Keithr0
reasonable condition, but the paint needs to be completely stripped
and redone. The fibreglass parts though are a problem, there were
cracks in the paint on the nose, I tweaked on with a pen knife and a
large scab of bog up to 6mm thick came off. The fibreglass roof is
very fragile, it will need to be removed with great care. Then there
are all the wood screws that will need to be replaced with proper screws.

Sounds like a big job but not so critical if its just for display?

It's not critical,but we try to do a decent job, we may try and get the
engine running although it hasn't run for probably 20 years.

Getting engines that have been sitting for a long time running again can
be very satisfying, hearing them start for the first time is always a
good feeling.

[Clocky]

Post by Daryl

Post by Keithr0

Post by Daryl

Post by Keithr0

Post by Daryl
Completely off topic but my grandsons soccer coach and his wife are
both pilots, tonight I was talking to them and she said that she
has been flying 2 trips per week to Antarctica in an Airbus
A319-115LR.
It doesn't get much "cooler" than that:-)

Air New Zealand?

I think they work for a company called Skytraders.

OK, I was only thinking of regular airlines, and ANZ is the only one
that I know of in this area flying the A319.

AFAIK they are contracted directly to the Australian Antarctic Division
https://www.antarctica.gov.au/antarctic-operations/travel-and-logistics/aviation/intercontinental-operations/a319-background-information/

Post by Keithr0
As for cool flying jobs, Brian, one of the volunteers at the museum
had the best that I've come across. The guy is 90 years old and a
pilot for most of his life. Now that the Tomahawk is done, we are
https://aeropedia.com.au/content/lake-la-4-buccaneer/
Brian mentioned that he flew that aircraft at on time, carrying
tourists out to The Reef from Chute Harbour. Fly out, land on the
water, moor the plane, and lounge for a couple of hours in the sun
while the passengers go snorkeling. Sound a good life to me.

Sounds like a great job to have.

Post by Keithr0
The plane was found in mangroves at McKay, and "Restored" back in 2008
by some-one with more enthusiasm than skill.

Was it "restored" to flying condition?
 The metal portions are in

Post by Keithr0
reasonable condition, but the paint needs to be completely stripped
and redone. The fibreglass parts though are a problem, there were
cracks in the paint on the nose, I tweaked on with a pen knife and a
large scab of bog up to 6mm thick came off. The fibreglass roof is
very fragile, it will need to be removed with great care. Then there
are all the wood screws that will need to be replaced with proper screws.

Sounds like a big job but not so critical if its just for display?

He likes to overstate things just a tad, he's been to America don't you
know :-) It's just f'n garden art.

[Keithr0]

Post by Clocky
He likes to overstate things just a tad, he's been to America don't you
know :-) It's just f'n garden art.

Poor jealous little clocky who has led such a dreary life.

[Daryl]

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky
He likes to overstate things just a tad, he's been to America don't
you know :-) It's just f'n garden art.

Poor jealous little clocky who has led such a dreary life.

Maybe he should visit the "garden" and have a look at the "art".
Never seen another "garden" with an F111 and so many other very cool
"art" works:-)

[Clocky]

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky
He likes to overstate things just a tad, he's been to America don't
you know :-) It's just f'n garden art.

Poor jealous little clocky who has led such a dreary life.

Predictable response but I'm not the one pretending that assembling
garden art is exciting or critical. Anyone can do it.

You're a lot like Ikea furniture actually... all show on the outside but
scratch beneath the cheap veneer and there us nothing there.

[Keithr0]

Post by Clocky

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky
He likes to overstate things just a tad, he's been to America don't
you know :-) It's just f'n garden art.

Poor jealous little clocky who has led such a dreary life.

Predictable response but I'm not the one pretending that assembling
garden art is exciting or critical. Anyone can do it.

ROTFL, how would you know? Stick to changing clutches an capacitors in
old ECUs.

Post by Clocky
You're a lot like Ikea furniture actually... all show on the outside but
scratch beneath the cheap veneer and there us nothing there.

And you're even cheap on the outside, jealous of everybody who has
achieved more than your boring dreary life.

[Xeno]

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky
He likes to overstate things just a tad, he's been to America don't
you know :-) It's just f'n garden art.

Poor jealous little clocky who has led such a dreary life.

Predictable response but I'm not the one pretending that assembling
garden art is exciting or critical. Anyone can do it.

ROTFL, how would you know? Stick to changing clutches an capacitors in
old ECUs.

Post by Clocky
You're a lot like Ikea furniture actually... all show on the outside
but scratch beneath the cheap veneer and there us nothing there.

And you're even cheap on the outside, jealous of everybody who has
achieved more than your boring dreary life.

Nah, you're getting Clocky mixed up with Darren. Darren had the boring
dreary life and had to spice it up with lies, bullshit and fraudulent
claims of *achievements*.

[alvey]

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky
He likes to overstate things just a tad, he's been to America don't
you know :-) It's just f'n garden art.

Poor jealous little clocky who has led such a dreary life.

Predictable response but I'm not the one pretending that assembling
garden art is exciting or critical. Anyone can do it.

ROTFL, how would you know? Stick to changing clutches an capacitors in
old ECUs.

Post by Clocky
You're a lot like Ikea furniture actually... all show on the outside
but scratch beneath the cheap veneer and there us nothing there.

And you're even cheap on the outside, jealous of everybody who has
achieved more than your boring dreary life.

Pssst Richo! You look pretty silly claiming that someone else's life is
"dreary" but then arcing up when the same description is applied to yours.

Plus, from memory, and I'm sure that you'll not enlighten me, I can't
recall anything memorable amongst your *claimed* achievements.

hth


alvey

[Mighty Mouse]

Post by alvey

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky
He likes to overstate things just a tad, he's been to America
don't you know :-) It's just f'n garden art.

Poor jealous little clocky who has led such a dreary life.

Predictable response but I'm not the one pretending that assembling
garden art is exciting or critical. Anyone can do it.

ROTFL, how would you know? Stick to changing clutches an capacitors
in old ECUs.

Post by Clocky
You're a lot like Ikea furniture actually... all show on the
outside but scratch beneath the cheap veneer and there us nothing
there.

And you're even cheap on the outside, jealous of everybody who has
achieved more than your boring dreary life.

Pssst Richo! You look pretty silly claiming that someone else's life
is "dreary" but then arcing up when the same description is applied to
yours.
Plus, from memory, and I'm sure that you'll not enlighten me, I can't
recall anything memorable amongst your *claimed* achievements.

he was a cleaner at NASA  :)

Post by alvey
hth
alvey

[alvey]

Post by Mighty Mouse

Post by alvey

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky
He likes to overstate things just a tad, he's been to America
don't you know :-) It's just f'n garden art.

Poor jealous little clocky who has led such a dreary life.

Predictable response but I'm not the one pretending that assembling
garden art is exciting or critical. Anyone can do it.

ROTFL, how would you know? Stick to changing clutches an capacitors
in old ECUs.

Post by Clocky
You're a lot like Ikea furniture actually... all show on the
outside but scratch beneath the cheap veneer and there us nothing
there.

And you're even cheap on the outside, jealous of everybody who has
achieved more than your boring dreary life.

Pssst Richo! You look pretty silly claiming that someone else's life
is "dreary" but then arcing up when the same description is applied to
yours.
Plus, from memory, and I'm sure that you'll not enlighten me, I can't
recall anything memorable amongst your *claimed* achievements.

he was a cleaner at NASA  :)

Speaking of Richo... Here's another joke!

"We know that wherever dad is he'll always be looking down on us. He's
not dead, just really condescending". anon


alvey

[Clocky]

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky
He likes to overstate things just a tad, he's been to America don't
you know :-) It's just f'n garden art.

Poor jealous little clocky who has led such a dreary life.

Predictable response but I'm not the one pretending that assembling
garden art is exciting or critical. Anyone can do it.

ROTFL, how would you know? Stick to changing clutches an capacitors in
old ECUs.

Post by Clocky
You're a lot like Ikea furniture actually... all show on the outside
but scratch beneath the cheap veneer and there us nothing there.

And you're even cheap on the outside, jealous of everybody who has
achieved more than your boring dreary life.

I've heard your boring story. I've done more than you'll ever know and
there is nothing to be jealous of you deluded little underachiever.

[Mighty Mouse]

Post by Clocky

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky
He likes to overstate things just a tad, he's been to America
don't you know :-) It's just f'n garden art.

Poor jealous little clocky who has led such a dreary life.

Predictable response but I'm not the one pretending that assembling
garden art is exciting or critical. Anyone can do it.

ROTFL, how would you know? Stick to changing clutches an capacitors
in old ECUs.

Post by Clocky
You're a lot like Ikea furniture actually... all show on the outside
but scratch beneath the cheap veneer and there us nothing there.

And you're even cheap on the outside, jealous of everybody who has
achieved more than your boring dreary life.

I've heard your boring story. I've done more than you'll ever know and
there is nothing to be jealous of you deluded little underachiever.

https://www.desiderata.com/desiderata.html

[alvey]

Post by Clocky

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky
He likes to overstate things just a tad, he's been to America don't
you know :-) It's just f'n garden art.

Poor jealous little clocky who has led such a dreary life.

Predictable response but I'm not the one pretending that assembling
garden art is exciting or critical. Anyone can do it.
You're a lot like Ikea furniture actually... all show on the outside but
scratch beneath the cheap veneer and there us nothing there.

... and his cushions go flat as soon as you apply a bit of pressure...



alvey

[Mighty Mouse]

Post by Clocky

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky
He likes to overstate things just a tad, he's been to America don't
you know :-) It's just f'n garden art.

Poor jealous little clocky who has led such a dreary life.

Predictable response but I'm not the one pretending that assembling
garden art is exciting or critical. Anyone can do it.
You're a lot like Ikea furniture actually... all show on the outside
but scratch beneath the cheap veneer and there us nothing there.

there's some Ikea stuff here and it's been fine

[Clocky]

Post by Mighty Mouse

Post by Clocky

Post by Keithr0

Post by Clocky
He likes to overstate things just a tad, he's been to America don't
you know :-) It's just f'n garden art.

Poor jealous little clocky who has led such a dreary life.

Predictable response but I'm not the one pretending that assembling
garden art is exciting or critical. Anyone can do it.
You're a lot like Ikea furniture actually... all show on the outside
but scratch beneath the cheap veneer and there us nothing there.

there's some Ikea stuff here and it's been fine

Only the cheap and cheerless stuff applies to Sliemey.