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cloudpainter Member
Joined: 05 Jan 2010 Posts: 52
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks,
I hope share with you my first Air India's painting wthin a few days.
Michel |
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e-aviation Member
Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 1
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Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:55 am Post subject: Introduction |
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Well hi, I'm Anmol, an Indian but living in Singapore. I am also known as ag92 on airliners.net |
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HAWK21M Member

Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA
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Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome Anmol...Nice to see you here.
regds
MEL. _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! |
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RKRamesh Member
Joined: 20 Feb 2010 Posts: 165
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Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:52 pm Post subject: My introduction |
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Hello folks,
my name is Ramesh, am a native of Bellary - Karnataka and I have lived in 3 countries Zambia, the UK and India. Now back in India, I've been a Bangalorean for decades with breaks in between.
Have been swept off my feet by planes and cars even trains, amongst other things, right from when I was a kid. As an early 70s child in Bellary we used to live near the airport, the Cantonment area.
I still remember the sheer awe and fascination of looking at the airforce sorties, perhaps the Ajeets, in those post Indo-Pak war days. They'd rip the sky apart as they flew by in close, deafening formations every now and then.
I'd make little model planes complete with paper windows, cardboard fins, tails, pylons, plasticine engines and a body made from shaped pencils Would fly them around the house and land them at different airports (rooms). Even made a (kinda) sun filter out of matres of tracing paper sticking them on windows with pictures I'd draw of various airliners accurately clothed in the airlines liveries.
Have been flying since I was a kid - first flight in '79 BLR-BOM on the then new IA A-300. Have flown a number of aircraft types and airlines across 4 continents. And those glorious flying machines still have me in raptures.
The charm of living in Africa of the 70s and 80s was that I got to fly aircraft of the older generations (kind of like a time machine from the 50-70s) as well. Like Air Zimbabwe's romantic old Vickers Viscounts, Kenya Airways Boeing 720s with overhead hat racks like IA's oldest 732s and the ear numbing Hawker Siddley HS748 (Avro) of Zambia Airways. ALIA's DC-8s with her huge square curtained windows placed far apart...
Used to hate Zambia Airways' noisy 707s then, especially when landing roller coaster style, in a Bombay storm with her over flowing sickness bags , but look back at them in fond rememberance now. Some how the current crop of modern airliners, dont seem to look as sleek as her proportions did.
Loved the comfy quiet tri-holers Gulf Air's L1011 and Zambia Airway's pride - the spick and span DC-10-30 fondly called Nkwazi - The nose of which is now saved for academic posterity at Manchester airport in Monarch livery.
Been a quiet audience of this forum for long but decided to jump into the threads just for the nice experience of interacting with you wonderful folk.
Love aviation films (Airport by Authur Hailey comes to mind thougth I havent really watched most of them), aviation Mag's like Flight International - lean a bit more towards airliners than fighter aircraft - but that depends.
I am now an auto stylist by profession (switching from the IT field) and would love to contribute to the interior styling and design of aircraft too as well as livery design...
I could go on but will stop here - dont want to risk boring you guys with my pent up outpourings - hope to contribute constructively here off and on.
A Warm greeting to you good folk from me.
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Spiderguy252 Member

Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 4259 Location: Indian Ocean
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Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 1:46 pm Post subject: Re: My introduction |
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RKRamesh wrote: | I could go on but will stop here - dont want to risk boring you guys with my pent up outpourings - hope to contribute constructively here off and on. |
That was very interesting actually. Rarely do we see members give such a comprehensive intro!
A warm welcome to the forum Ramesh. Have a good time here.
Varun |
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HAWK21M Member

Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA
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Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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A detailed intro.....Ramesh.....rare out here......But no ones complaining.
welcome. _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! |
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RKRamesh Member
Joined: 20 Feb 2010 Posts: 165
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Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for your kind rejoinders Varun and MEL, Happy to be here  |
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VictorPapa Member
Joined: 19 Mar 2010 Posts: 1 Location: VOBG
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Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:54 pm Post subject: Initial Contact |
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Hello and Welcome to Bangalore Airspace,
This is information Victor,
Time of observation eternity,
Special Report:
Winds 000/00 kts,
Clouds scattering away
Runway in use : all....
Hello, Victor Papa from the VOBG area, crazy after aviation, as old as the A320, Definitely male, Designer with the largest North American Avionics manufacturer (easy to guess), aviation journalist (freelancer), for SP's Airbuz, teach CPL guys on the use of the Airbus FMS, and more....more....more.....collect 1:400scaled aircraft models (I'm very choosy about them)
Thank you for accepting me into this forum... lets apply TOGA together!  _________________ VictorPapa
From the days of the A320  |
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rutvij Member
Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 1390 Location: Skies of Fire!
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Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:58 am Post subject: Re: My introduction |
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Spiderguy252 wrote: | RKRamesh wrote: | I could go on but will stop here - dont want to risk boring you guys with my pent up outpourings - hope to contribute constructively here off and on. |
That was very interesting actually. Rarely do we see members give such a comprehensive intro!
A warm welcome to the forum Ramesh. Have a good time here.
Varun |
+ 1. And Welcome aboard. |
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Nimish Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India
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Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:40 am Post subject: |
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Hey VictorPapa - good to see another Bengalurean on this forum
You mention VOBG specifically, no love lost for VOBL I hope ?
Welcome on board. _________________ We miss you Nalini! |
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HAWK21M Member

Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA
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Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:24 am Post subject: |
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Welcome Victorpapa.....About time.
cheers. _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! |
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atsey64 Member

Joined: 08 May 2010 Posts: 4 Location: Harrow, England
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Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 5:20 pm Post subject: Introduction |
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Hello folks,
My name is Atul, living in Harrow, which is in North-West London not too far from Wembley Stadium. I was born in Kampala, Uganda which is in East Africa for those of you that know the area, and moved to Harrow when I was 8 years old.
I have been mad about planes ever since I was taken to the local airport in Uganda which was located in Entebee, on the shores of Lake Victoria, where the smell of JetA1 and especially the noise of the engines, which some say is like a symphony to the ear’s, and sadly will miss it these days.
Growing up in the mid-60’s, is that most of the older generation of airliners had it’s own character, and I feel is missing these days.
I remember the days when I took my first back & white photograph at Heathrow, using a Pentax ME Super, where there was more opportunity to view planes up close, and spent many a summer holiday on the Queen’s Building which is on the top of terminal 2, but is sadly closed to the public.
I especially remember my first flight on a plane which was the BOAC Super VC10
I have been a follower of the forum for a long time, but decided to take the plunge and write a brief introduction.
I love everything about aviation and flying, and would never tire of seeing planes.
I was lucky to see the first flight of the A380 Super Jumbo into Heathrow, and was amazed to notice how quiet it was, as before the whale came in, there were 2 BA 747’s which were noisy.
I am a systems engineer working the London’s square mile, for a large European Bank.
Now I must stop talking, as I don’t want to bore you guys, and look forward to contribute to the future of the forum.
Many thanks for listening.
Regards Atul.  |
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Nimish Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India
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Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Atul - welcome on board, glad to have you here! Look forward to your active participation in our forum. _________________ We miss you Nalini! |
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HAWK21M Member

Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 1:45 am Post subject: |
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Welcome Atul....Looking fwd to your posts on Aviation.
cheers. _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! |
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RKRamesh Member
Joined: 20 Feb 2010 Posts: 165
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Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: My introduction |
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rutvij wrote: | Spiderguy252 wrote: | RKRamesh wrote: | I could go on but will stop here - dont want to risk boring you guys with my pent up outpourings - hope to contribute constructively here off and on. |
That was very interesting actually. Rarely do we see members give such a comprehensive intro!
A warm welcome to the forum Ramesh. Have a good time here.
Varun |
+ 1. And Welcome aboard. |
Thanks Rutvij...
Hello there Atul / Atsey64 and a warm welcome (dunno if i am taking liberties here as I am a new participant though an old observer of Airliners-India )
Must say that your intro was an interesting read. I had stayed at West Harrow for a week or so at a friend's and had lived blissful childhood years in 70s and 80s Zambia, so some points of common referrence there relating to your view point window on aviation.
Do share with us your experience of flying the gorgeous Super VC-10. From the time I set my eyes on that design - I fell in love with what I consider perhaps the most well proportioned and beautiful airliner of all times. Shame BOAC and the Government's indecisiveness botched her sales potential.
Yes, I too found the whale of a jet, the A380, which I saw on her finals into Heathrow, delightfully quiet - almost like she was coasting in on idling engines. For a moment I was wondering if my ears were blocked or if I was standing up wind.
The nosiest alirliners I have every heard on take off have to the the ear shattering pierce of the Concorde and also the rather smokey and elegant 707.
Looking forward to you sharing your rich experiences Atul - welcome aboard.
Ramesh |
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atsey64 Member

Joined: 08 May 2010 Posts: 4 Location: Harrow, England
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Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Ramesh
many thanks for the kind words - am I right in assuming that you are located in India?? if so where.
What is the situation from the official point i.e. the govt/police in reference to photography in and around airports in India, as when I have tried to take pictures in the airport terminals, the police appear very quickly.
 _________________ There is nothing to beat the smell of JetA1 in the morning!! |
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PNQIAD Member
Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Posts: 112
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Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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I cannot believe I have been on this board for years and never posted my intro...what a slacker me.....I thought I had done so - but a search yielded nothing So here's my intro...
Some of you here already know me but for those who don't - I am Aamod - normally residing at IAD and originally from PNQ - an assal Punekar at heart Other hobbies include traveling and railways (IR in particular).
And a warm welcome to new fellow A-india netters.... |
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Spiderguy252 Member

Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 4259 Location: Indian Ocean
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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PNQIAD wrote: | I cannot believe I have been on this board for years and never posted my intro...what a slacker me.....I thought I had done so - but a search yielded nothing So here's my intro...
Some of you here already know me but for those who don't - I am Aamod - normally residing at IAD and originally from PNQ - an assal Punekar at heart Other hobbies include traveling and railways (IR in particular).
And a warm welcome to new fellow A-india netters.... |
Nice to have you here Aamod. Go ahead and be a more active participant now that you've given your intro.
Post your pics, TRs, join the Facebook group..... _________________ Yeah. |
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AIR INDIA FAN Member
Joined: 20 Dec 2009 Posts: 105
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Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:01 am Post subject: My introduction |
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Hello friends.
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Aseem Member

Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 2841 Location: YYZ
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Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:37 am Post subject: |
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Malik! Welcome on board. |
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AIR INDIA FAN Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you aseem. |
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Spiderguy252 Member

Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 4259 Location: Indian Ocean
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HAWK21M Member

Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA
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Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome Malik. _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! |
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AIR INDIA FAN Member
Joined: 20 Dec 2009 Posts: 105
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Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 1:12 am Post subject: |
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Thanks spider guy and hawk21m.
actually,spider guy,pakistan has yet,not opened its airports for photography.
Due to threat of terrorism,cameras are strictly prohibited.
Thats why,you will be unable to find pakistani trip reports.
however,i will see that if i get permission from caa,then i will ofcourse do it.
for the time being,in one or two days,i will upload pictures of indian airlines ads of 1980s and air india ads of 2009.
hope you will support me,and thanks for the reply hawk21m.
regards. |
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turbo jet Member

Joined: 20 Mar 2008 Posts: 101 Location: voml
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Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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Malik , welcome to airliners-india  |
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Skipskatta Member
Joined: 31 Jan 2011 Posts: 5
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Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 7:58 pm Post subject: Hello! |
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Hello! I've just registered and I'm looking forward to checking out your forum!
Richard _________________ Check out and followy my aviation blog: http://planesnotrains.blogspot.com |
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Spiderguy252 Member

Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 4259 Location: Indian Ocean
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Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome, Richard!  _________________ Yeah. |
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HAWK21M Member

Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:28 am Post subject: |
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Welcome Richard....Looking forward to your posts. _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! |
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TKMCE Member
Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 957
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 4:10 pm Post subject: Sam Kapasi is no more |
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Re-opening this thread to share a sad news. Sam , who was with JBL was well known for his postings in motoring forums but as mentioned in his introduction in this thread, was a keen follower of aviation as well. I had not realised that he was a member here but he had given a detailed introduction in this thread (see Page 2). Sam lost his life in a motoring accident in the Pune Mumbai expressway on 23 September 2012.
People who used to follow his posts will in particular miss both his extensive his knowlege of various issues as well as his ability to see the lighter side of things.
RIP Sam. |
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Nimish Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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RIP Sam - sorry to hear about his death. _________________ We miss you Nalini! |
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HAWK21M Member

Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA
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Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Condolences..... _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! |
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HAWK21M Member

Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Any new members joined up....as this thread seems unadded to. _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! |
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Aseem Member

Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 2841 Location: YYZ
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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HAWK21M wrote: | Any new members joined up....as this thread seems unadded to. |
they have been joining at at steady pace, but yet to see a major contributor.
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HAWK21M Member

Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA
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Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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Aseem...Looks like most are the silent....reading types  _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! |
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zubin Member
Joined: 13 Jun 2017 Posts: 10 Location: Mumbai, India
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Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:26 am Post subject: |
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Hello fellow aviation fans,
My name is Zubin and I'm the newest member of this forum. Thanks to the admins for approving my registration. Look forward to a fruitful interaction with everyone here!
Cheers!  |
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Aseem Member

Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 2841 Location: YYZ
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Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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zubin wrote: | Hello fellow aviation fans,
My name is Zubin and I'm the newest member of this forum. Thanks to the admins for approving my registration. Look forward to a fruitful interaction with everyone here!
Cheers!  |
Welcome
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HAWK21M Member

Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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Been back here after a long time
Guess Work takes the majority of it.
Any new members in the last few yrs. _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! |
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