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[Kikapu]

I have been watching the floods in Australia for the last 2 weeks or so and I want to tell all our friends down under that they have our sympathy with their difficult task to deal with the floods and to get their lives back to normal again as soon as possible.

One picture that really stood out for me was this one, not surprising really, because of my interest in aviation of every kind. It was flood waters covering much of the runway at the airport in the north Australian city of Rockhampton. I wonder if our friend Paphitis ever flew in and out of this airport.? This picture gives a whole new meaning to the word,"Aquaplaning" !

[denizaksulu]

My in-laws lived in TOOWOOMBA. Luckily they evacuated to Warwick. I dont think they will return. Apparently all has been swept away. A giant self built ranch. They are too frail too begin all over again. Luckily he had sold off his horses a few years back. The pic posted on cf re: the rescued roo's was very telling. All that wild life...............

[Bananiot]

They say Victoria is next ...

[Kikapu]

They say Victoria is next ...

They are already hit, as we are speaking, Bananiot.!

[denizaksulu]

They say Victoria is next ...

They are already hit, as we are speaking, Bananiot.!

And we always refer to Oz as 'down under' and water gravitates downwards.................no blimming joke anymore is it!!

[SKI-preo]

Apparently the floods & cleanup have resulted in a Jobs bonanza. Does anyone need any help getting a visa. I can sponsor you. I'm an Australian Citizen now. Builders, plumbers, prostitutes, electricians, heavy machinery operators needed.

[Kikapu]

I have been watching the floods in Australia for the last 2 weeks or so and I want to tell all our friends down under that they have our sympathy with their difficult task to deal with the floods and to get their lives back to normal again as soon as possible.

One picture that really stood out for me was this one, not surprising really, because of my interest in aviation of every kind. It was flood waters covering much of the runway at the airport in the north Australian city of Rockhampton. I wonder if our friend Paphitis ever flew in and out of this airport.? This picture gives a whole new meaning to the word,"Aquaplaning" !

Paphitis, what do you think of the above picture as a pilot.??

[Paphitis]

I have been watching the floods in Australia for the last 2 weeks or so and I want to tell all our friends down under that they have our sympathy with their difficult task to deal with the floods and to get their lives back to normal again as soon as possible.

One picture that really stood out for me was this one, not surprising really, because of my interest in aviation of every kind. It was flood waters covering much of the runway at the airport in the north Australian city of Rockhampton. I wonder if our friend Paphitis ever flew in and out of this airport.? This picture gives a whole new meaning to the word,"Aquaplaning" !

Paphitis, what do you think of the above picture as a pilot.??

Kikapu,

I have seen a picture where the entire runway was under water, except for a 200m section.

Rocky was closed for 27 days as a result of flooding.

Check this link out!

http://www.rockhamptonairport.com.au/co ... epage.aspx

To answer your question, I have gone to Rocky a few times. Probably go there half a dozen times every year. Also go to Townsville, and Mackay.

But mainly, I work around places like Cairns, Darwin, Broome, and occasionally get to Horn Island, Gove, Christmas Island and Kunnunnura. rarely, I will get further South to places like Learmonth, Carnarvon, Geraldton, Perth, or along the East Coast down to Brisbane, Sydney and even more rarely down to Melbourne, Hobart, and even Ceduna.

[Paphitis]

The runway is unusable of course. An aircraft can aquaplane in just a 2 cms of water, depending on speed and tyre pressure.

[fig head]

one of my good friends is moving there for a year!!

Kirsty if you are reading this its a sign that you should be back amongst your friends in lovely Cyprus at least there isnt floods