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Henry's Landing Strip & Hangar

Henry's Landing Strip & Hangar

Hello to All Members

This is just a place where people can catch up with Henry and others,

ask or answer questions

have a 'chat and coffee',

an imaginary 'joy flight',

just 'hanging out in the hangar'

{cleaning, polishing and mechanical assistance always appreciated},

to talk about any subject that complies with guidelines, available here > Guidelines & Info <,

or whatever else we might consider appropriate and possible.

Everyone is Welcome.

With My Very Best Wishes

@HenryX

The following details are just for interest. Though I was not able to complete flying training, the most exhilarating experience I ever had, on my own, was my first solo training flight in a Cessna 172

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

warplane.com

I remember watching these beautiful planes {in other livery, paint and identification} landing on the Brisbane River when I was a boy. They looked like huge Pelicans as they glided down onto the river.

The story of World War II's PBY Flying Boat

navytimes.com

There was also a Catalina Flying Boat base

at Matilda Bay near the University of WA on the Swan River near Perth

Brief story at the following website

https://www.backyardbattlefields.com/us-navy-catalina-base-matilda-bay-perth/

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That's really good you're being active

@Anastasia

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Hi, Just a little adjustment to the thread title

Cheers HenryX

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Thanks for your reply @HenryX 3am here and way too tired to reply. But I do appreciate your message. Thanks 😊

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Hi @Former-Member

Yes 3 am is not a good time for responding to messages. I hope that the reason for you being up was something neutral or positive such as needing a glass of water.

There is never any time pressure to respond. Thanks for letting me know that you were aware of the post. Hope today is good for you.

Best Wishes

@HenryX

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Hey @HenryX

Love this thread.

Being a Biggles fan from way back ..lol ..

France not Tocumwal

Had a wonderful weekend once flying these, only as trainee. Still a good memory.

Glad you have a roomy and fitting home at the forum Dear Henry.

Apple

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Hi @Appleblossom , @Former-Member , @Anastasia , @Eve7 , @Historylover

That is a beautiful scene, @Appleblossom with the glider, mountainous countryside, village and roads and bridges below. I'd imagine good thermals for lift in that region. The picture gives the feeling of soaring, almost silently, over the ground below. Your experience, that weekend in the glider would, I imagine, have been similar to my own during flight training.

Biggles was certainly an adventurous character, the source of dreams imagined for many young people.

Thank you for the lovely comment on the "hangar" and also the reference to "needing lots of room".😊 A reflection, possibly, on many of my posts, which was in mind when I was thinking of a name. Primarily, the name reflects my interest in flying, which can only remain an interest unless I win Lotto. Also, other interests that I have in mechanical work, and welcoming people in to a very informal and easy going environment, though retaining a level of respect for each other and the environment in which they are standing. Although imaginary, care and caution around items like planes that, while they are strong are, in many respects, delicate. That also represents, in reverse, a reflection on how many of us feel and exist, and the care and attention that we need at various times and stages in our lives.

Thank you @Appleblossom

With Best Wishes

@HenryX

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Oooh @HenryX

Dont read too m uch into the roomy word. Hangars are usually huge. Thats all.

Also I spent a bit of time at Garden Island Sydney Cove wondering over ships with my father ex Navy. We have lots in common.

All Good.

Apple

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@HenryX an asset to this website keeps me staying on love your input Henry your an asset your brains are not are superior to the walk of the talk . You care and are so kind you understand the most vulnerable people in Australia you are careful and we'll manned every step of the way, you are kind and nice to us, you are thoughtful 🤔 you follow up with all of us when we go quite , you look out for us when we don't engage, you never ignore the the most simple touch, you Henry are a slawart my hero through this @HenryX TAb Henry can you please god include all my friends there are are about 20 of them I don't know how to include every one How to help someone going through mania @HenryX

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