Monthly Archives: October 2012

Episode 221: Slow news week but hey, Tiger got a smack on the wrist…

Posted on October 31, 2012 by admin

It’s been a slow news week but Steve wakes Grant to talk about the only two stories that could be found at the bottom of the barrel: Tooradin airport (YTDN) down near Steve is once again being put forward as … Continue reading →

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Episode 220: Hopping into Melbourne Airport

Posted on October 24, 2012 by admin

Steve’s seen some strange things at railway stations, but what was that hot air balloon doing in front of the Maryborough station out in rural Victoria? Yup, it was Grant… He’s back now so it’s time to get stuck into … Continue reading →

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Episode 219: Ya Gotta Keep ‘Em Separated

Posted on October 17, 2012 by admin

Perhaps some Air Traffic Controllers should be listening to the Offspring ‘cos they need to keep ’em separated! A RAAF Air Traffic Controller puts a Qantas 737 on a near-collision course with a QantasLink 717 near Darwin Air Pacific (aka … Continue reading →

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Episode 218: You lost WHAT???

Posted on October 10, 2012 by admin

The boys are feeling a bit lost & misplaced this week & Steve even feels a bit inhibited. Not surprising given the big news item this week: AirServices Australia manage to ‘misplace’ a Virgin Australia 737 for over 1/2 hour … Continue reading →

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Episode 217: It’s all about Sydney (& not just the Grand Final)

Posted on October 3, 2012 by admin

The AFL Grand final is over & despite Steve’s blissful dreaming, his mighty Hawthorn Hawks have been beaten by the Sydney Swans. Despite his immense sadness, the boys decide to continue with the news: As Air New Zealand starts buying … Continue reading →

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