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 January 2002 Repository 

Week One
2002
Happy New Year to all Readers
Not Happy is the Owner of Impounded PA-28R Aircraft


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It's On Again!

 December 25  
Noticed on 'field is this "wheel chocked" Piper Arrow PA-28R that's impounded

Pilots who take their aircraft away without paying dues must be prepared to spend time at a federally funded OZ "Tourist Resort" and/or Health Farm (but only if caught!)

Could be an ideal undertaking for those seeking early retirement - there's top class medical attention available if needed (great place for heart by-passes) - security to restrict unwanted "guests" - up-market sporting facilities and well organised daily activities

Click to enlarge Aircraft owner (see image) no doubt infuriated, click VH-ARO to locate and HERE for details on OZ Law (it may be needed)

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Late Night Entertainment USA

 December 28  
In the USA a Piper PA-28 aircraft with two persons on board became entangled in power lines well after dark and when very low on fuel (like, ..run out of!)


Click to enlarge The blacked-out local community took to the streets and were entertained for more than 5 hours as the rescue teams extracted the uninjured occupants

Media Source:- Aero-News [12.28.01]
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Sea How Not to Land

 December 24  
Click to enlarge Media reports have a seaplane (floatplane) upturned in the water at Palm Beach on Sydney's north

Click to enlarge The five persons on board, including one child, were transported to Mona Vale Hospital with only minor injuries


Top image has been rotated 180 degrees to enhance view of aircraft for identification

Media Source:- The Courier Mail
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