Man parks plane at pub in Australia

[DekDaeng]

'They had to pass the pub on the way so no problem to stop in for a beer.'

Yeah you wouldn't want to take off empty.

[Jdiddy]

Guys please

I have to return to the nanny police state in 50 days, i dont want to shoot myself just yet, im too young

[Showbags]

Well bugger me...parked a helicopter next to a few in me time.

[ravip]

Imagine this was done by a Thai in BKK.

We would have a lot of prophecies, isn't it?

Kind of explains the situation at the grass-root level, isn't it?

[mutha289]

LOL, is it a plane if it has no wings!!!???

[rhythmworx]

What was he playing on his stereo?

Westlife - Flying without wings

[Torrens54]

yep would be an offence of some description ...cops would make one up anyhow cause it is Australia ,most probably book him for not having a safety fixture around the prop or maybe steering wheel does not comply to australian standards for using on the roads...yep they will come up with some offence ,,over taxed,over charged ,over regulated ...use to be a great place but now is run by the cops...here's a good one ...you can be fined for parking your car with the windows down by more than 25mm......so that way you get to sit in a hot car when you come back

You might not think it so funny or that the Cops were being too harsh, if you or one of your family got hit by the Prop.

Hope they throw the book at this "Darwinian" and lock him up for a while to discourage any other numskulls from doing the same.

[Thongkorn]

that's not a plane its a car.

[khaosai]

Here is the image of the offending beast ...

Might get him for no registration.

No mud guards, no bumpers, no mirrors and no reverse gear. No big deal.

Funny story !

[Bwanatickey]

Australian pilots are the best, I watched those documentaries on Australiano pilots, seen them fly over a crocodile nest, a nest raider suspended by a piece os string attached to the flying machine swoops down chatting away to his mate in the flying machine, but also to the audience, the Superman fights off the mother croc a swoops away with a swag bag of loot. Croc eggs for his breakfast.

You gotta love these guys.

Oh by the way, no little children where hurt , because there is not another human for miles and miles away.

[NamKAheng]

He thought having a plain day

[NeverSure]

Here is the image of the offending beast ...

Not a great way to treat what should be a nice Beechcraft Skipper, and I hope it was in the process of being rebuilt. Dandy little trainer.

[ABCer]

Well, this is a post (OP) creating mixed feelings and thoughts.

1. Proud to be an Ozzie.

2. What a bunch of spirited people!

3. Remembered a young West German landing a light plane on Red Square in Moscow dodging all Soviet Air Defense System long time back.

Anybody can recall this?

Edited November 4, 2014 by ABCer

[Showbags]

Safest way to run the engine in.

[SeaVisionBurma]

Here is the image of the offending beast ...

I am loving this story, as I was born not far from where this happened.

And my first pilot training as a teenager was in an aircraft not too dissimilar to this one (although it had wings oddly enough. And went slightly higher)

Bit annoyed with my early instructors though - there wasn't anything in the training manual about a pub visit in between circuits. Can I get my money back?

[tigermonkey]

I thought at first when I glanced at it , that it was a Piper Tomahawk, since the tail looked like it was a smashed-up cruciform shape ( and not the 'T' shape of the Skipper) - but I don't know if there are any Tomahawks in OZ (anyone know ?) However , the rear window is clearly a Skipper, since the Tomahawk is one piece from side to side. Sad condition for such a fine old bird.

Driver could never be fined by police for improper parking. Completely straight, between the lines and right up to the curb - amazing for nose wheel steering with no reverse. Kudos to the driver - he earned his beer.

[SeaVisionBurma]

I thought at first when I glanced at it , that it was a Piper Tomahawk, since the tail looked like it was a smashed-up cruciform shape ( and not the 'T' shape of the Skipper) - but I don't know if there are any Tomahawks in OZ (anyone know ?)

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Here you go - it was in one of these I did my early training in the cadets.

http://www.adf-gallery.com.au/pipertomahawk.htm

[SeaVisionBurma]

Update - he got fined $5,000....

WA man fined $5000 for parking plane outside Pilbara pub

Anthony Whiteway says he parked his wingless plane perfectly.

A man who taxied his light plane down a main street in Western Australia's Pilbara region and parked it outside a pub has been fined $5000.

Anthony Whiteway, 37, was charged with committing an act likely to endanger the life, health or safety of a person, and faced Newman Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

The plane had its propeller running, its wings removed and was being steered by foot pedals.

Read more: http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/wa-man-fined-5000-for-parking-plane-outside-pilbara-pub-20141119-11pmsh.html

[richard peters]

An aquaintence of mine in Tasmania, (Peter S----) was running a drilling business at places on the rugged west coast, but lost his drivers licence for being "under the influence" too many times. No problem, - he extended his pilot's licence to that of a chopper pilot and could land anywhere and get one of his workers to pick him up in a vehicle. Well, - the law only banned him from driving road vehicles; - no mention of aircaft! (We all thought it was hilarious; - More ways to skin a cat....)

[rothandy]

yea...

They had to pass the pub on the way so no problem to stop in for a beer.

[Basil B]

The story made me smile ... though it's not as uncommon as you think.

There is a famous Horse Race held in the middle of no-where ... literately.

The Birdsville Races.

Just how remote is Birdsville? Well, when the race is not on, the population is about 120.

Below is the racetrack.

Many just simply fly in ...

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So, if we are prepared to do the above, the story about the guy with his plane and going to the Pub just makes me ...

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Obviously never been to Silverstone for the British F1, hundreds of helicopters landings and take off's all day on race day.

[Basil B]

An aquaintence of mine in Tasmania, (Peter S----) was running a drilling business at places on the rugged west coast, but lost his drivers licence for being "under the influence" too many times. No problem, - he extended his pilot's licence to that of a chopper pilot and could land anywhere and get one of his workers to pick him up in a vehicle. Well, - the law only banned him from driving road vehicles; - no mention of aircaft! (We all thought it was hilarious; - More ways to skin a cat....)

Yes it seems stupid, the limit in the UK for pilots is much lower than that for car divers so it would make sense that if anyone who had a pilot licences was convicted for DUI they should also have their pilots licence revoked.

Yes, propellers scare me, always had a good look round and a very loud "Clear Prop" out the window before starting.

And if passenger on a commercial with props I always want to sit forward of them.

Edited November 20, 2014 by Basil B

[Baghdad]

I take my hat of to u ( pilot)