As we reported on Tuesday, Qantas has started running a turboprop on flights from Sydney to Melbourne.

Whilst symbolic of some truly devastating times, the change could also hold an uplifting (pun intended) silver lining.

How? Even though it’s not the most practical form of Sydney to Melbourne transport, passengers appear to be developing a newfound appreciation for it.

How did that happen? Well, thanks to the last month’s flight cuts, last weekend, on Saturday, April the 11th, Virgin Australia had no flights and Qantas had a single service down to Melbourne – the turboprop.

This has now changed as the news came through yesterday that the government would fund an increase in both Qantas and Virgin Australia’s domestic networks over the following months. But that’s not the point. The point is, Qantas, for however brief a time, used a turboprop on a non-regional route.

What’s a turboprop? A turboprop is an aircraft driven by a turbine engine, smaller than a jet, and more fuel-efficient for shorter journeys.

Big news not just for plane spotters. Why? After last Saturday’s turboprop (a 74 seat QantasLink Q400, otherwise known as the ‘Dash 8,’ if we’re being precise), flew to Melbourne via Canberra, the appreciation for the ‘it really feels like you’re flying’ experience began rolling in.

Geoff Power, a cattle and vegetable grower in Western Australia, took to Twitter to herald the decision, and suggest it become a permanent addition to the roster.

S @ScottMorrisonMP PM, why is there not a high speed proposal for this to drop flights on a Perm basis? Qantas Is Flying From Sydney To Melbourne With A Turboprop – Simple Flying https://t.co/IK6AQtOQLH

— Geoff Power (@power_geoff) April 13, 2020

Seeing this, DMARGE got on the phone with frequent flyer and owner of Flight Hacks, Immanuel Debeer, who said: “I’d take a turbo prop over a 737 any day. I think most people would too because seating is more spacious, there are less passengers (which equals less waiting around) and they make you feel like you’re flying.”

The only negative? “Downside is that they are very noisy.”

Another downside we can see is that last Saturday’s turboprop journey was slower than a typical jet (the typical flight time on a 737 from Sydney to Melbourne is an hour and a half, and the flight time on last Saturday’s turboprop, which flew to Melbourne via Canberra, was almost three hours). Though the stopover in Canberra may account for much of that.

Despite this, the appreciation for what we thought was a fairly antiquated technology was backed up by comments under our reporting of Qantas’ decision to temporarily use the turbo-prop (which is usually dedicated to short hops like Rockhampton to Brisbane) for the Sydney to Melbourne route.

“Don’t be so disdainful of turboprops, and the Dash-8/Q400 in particular. There are a few of us who love them,” one wrote.

Of course, there was a healthy dose of realism splashed in, too: “Turboprops hardly common? There are hundreds and hundreds of Dash 8’s and ATR42/72’s around the world,” one commenter wrote, “plus a few Brasilians, F50s, and the like. Rex wouldn’t be around were it not for the Saab 340.”

“Personally I’ll take a jet anytime as these smaller props can get very bumpy… but most Aussie regional routes cannot afford small regional jets like the E170 so expect to see turboprops around well into the future.”

Another wrote: “It may not be ideal, but at least it’s practical for the short term. Considering a Dash 8 400 costs only about $3-$4k + an hr give or take to run, compared to about $12-14k+ an hr give or take for a 737, the Dash wins no argument. Won’t in the race for speed or distance, but does for efficiency!”

“Given the choice between a seat on a q400, or no seat because it isn’t economical to fly a 737 I think most will take the Dash,” a third wrote.

“I like the Dash which is fine for short hauls & better suited to regional areas that don’t have huge RPT numbers,” wrote a fourth commenter, summing things up nicely: “[the] 737 is far better suited to the Syd/Mel run etc, only because passenger numbers warrant it. But obviously now due to a huge change in circumstances running a 737/757/A320/330 etc is no longer viable at least at the moment.”

In other words: unless the pandemic situation keeps demand low for another year, it’s unlikely we’ll see the Dash 8 permanently assigned to the Sydney to Melbourne route. But that won’t stop those that love it dreaming of its installation. As a fifth and final commenter wrote under the aforementioned article: “I’ve particularly enjoyed my flights in Qantas Link Q400s.”

“The… real advantage is being able to slip past all the jets lined up on a Friday afternoon at Sydney and zoom off leaving them in our wake.”

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Before we jump into things with this piece, we first have to say we don’t condone this style of driving…but it does make for entertaining viewing.

It seems as though some people are enjoying the current lockdown measures put in place around the world, especially those with a fair few horsepower under their right foot. That’s certainly the attitude taken by this LaFerrari owner, who decided to take advantage of the empty roads – we’re assuming somewhere in Europe, most likely Germany’s Autobahns – to hit the limiter on his million-dollar supercar.

That’s fine in some respects, you’ve paid out a fair chunk of cash for a car that the vast majority of us will never even see – let alone sit in – and you’ve taken it out on a highway that famously has no enforced speed limit in most areas. What we can’t quite understand is that the guy in this video filmed himself hitting the top speed of 372km/h (231mph) on his phone, leaving just one hand on the steering wheel.

It’s pretty idiotic behaviour (although, even we have to admit it takes a truckload of courage), and were a hazard to present itself we have no doubts it would have only ended one way (we assume he has a Will written) but it is at least proof that LaFerrari can indeed reach the top speed its makers claim.

LaFerrari was produced as a limited number of 499 models with a coupe body style from 2016-2018, with its name simply translating to “The Ferrari” as it was designed to be the absolute pinnacle of what Ferrari’s engineers could achieve. It was then released as an open-top version, dubbed ‘Aperta’ between 2016-2018. Its power output is rated at 950hp thanks to a combination of its V12 engine and a complex KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) unit – derived from its Formula 1 technology.

Some 21 computers are onboard with the sole purpose of controlling the traction control system, which, combined with clever body styling and an active aerodynamic system, keep LaFerrari planted on the tarmac at flat out speeds. It’s this technology that kept our maniac driver here safe and sound.

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When you invest in a luxury watch you not only get the rush of serotonin straight to the brain. A natural response after you’ve bought the timepiece you’ve had your eye on for some time. But you also need to be aware of the maintenance that comes with it to keep it ticking.

There are some simple things you can do to ensure the longevity of your watch, such as not overwinding the crown for automatic movements, but other issues that arise will likely require the expertise of a trained mechanic. Instagram user Horologer – who has already shown us in great detail the inner working of Rolex watches and how they’re assembled – has posted a video to his account that shows one such common issue that can cause rattling inside your watch.

Nobody likes to hear a rattle, and if you hear one in your watch, your first assumption may be that a tiny screw or jewel has come loose and is being thrown around inside the case like a rag doll. But Horologer tells us there’s a greater chance of it being a loose oscillating weight. The oscillating weight is the part responsible for transferring kinetic energy from daily wear to a pivot which then turns the winding mechanism and the mainspring, keeping the watch powered.

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As Horologer’s video shows, when the weight becomes loose, it can knock other parts inside the watch and potentially causing more damage. He goes on to expose the damage that can be caused if the weight is left unrepaired.

In the images above, we’ve put Horologer’s image of a Rolex 3135 calibre on the left. In it, you can see some discolouration on the outer rim of the main plate. As he says in the post, the plates are made from brass and then coated, and in this instance, the coating has been worn away because of the loose oscillating weight. For comparison, the image on the right is of the same movement, but without a loose weight.

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Since the lockdown measures came into place to weather the global pandemic, there have been countless articles circling the internet relating to home workouts. With gyms closed, people still need to get their fitness fix.

But unlike gyms, homes don’t tend to have space – nor indeed the equipment – for a complete setup, which is why the majority of home workouts revolve around using bodyweight or an easy-to-acquire set of dumbbells or resistance bands.

So what do you do if you want to take your home workouts to the next level? You build your own god damn squat rack is what. It should be relatively easy to find barbells online to have delivered, but racks to sit them on are a little tricker (not to mention expensive). Fortunately, the internet has once again proven to be a saviour in this time of need, with video tutorials showing you how to make your very own.

The video in question comes from YouTube user As Many Reviews As Possible, also known as Joel Te (although Joel admits he got the idea from another YouTube user himself). Joel managed to source all the materials he needed 50 US dollars. We’ve checked the Bunnings online store for the same materials and totalled them up to $90.

Joel admits in his video that he’s not the handiest of men, but even he was able to build his rack to good quality. The fact he’s able to use it comfortably on a daily basis speaks volumes, so we have every bit of confidence in you, the DMARGE reader, that you’ll be able to build one too.

All you’ll need is several pieces of timber cut to various lengths. The actual lengths you’ll require will depend on your height. Of course, being American, Joel uses pieces of 2 x 4, but that doesn’t exist in the same vein here in Australia. Going by his video, you’ll need around 14-metres of timber, but to be safe, you’ll want to grab three pieces of this 6.0-metre 90mm x 35mm timber, but then cut them into the different lengths required for the different post heights.

You’ll need one set of posts at the back, a second, slightly lower set to rest the barbell on and then a third lower set to again rest the barbell on, but low enough so that could feasibly use it for bench presses. You’ll also need some wood screws, wood glue and some fast-setting concrete, to set the posts in.

We won’t write out the entire process here, we’ll instead point you in the direction of Joel’s video. But rest assured, it looks to be a pretty simple process of just glueing and screwing together several pieces of wood and sticking them in buckets of concrete. Simple.

You self-isolated gains await.

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Buying a luxury watch online can often strike fear into the hearts of the most avid watch collectors. You don’t get to try it on first and form the important, emotional attachment that is prevalent in the majority of buying decisions. However, given recent world events, getting yourself into a physical store can prove to be problematic.

It’s situations such as these that make e-commerce an absolute saviour, and nowhere is that better exemplified than in the luxury watch industry. Fortunately, leading luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland Australia has a huge collection of watches to buy directly online, from some of the world’s most reputable brands.

While the purveyor of ultra-fine timepieces has had a physical presence in Australia for some 24 years – with stores in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Perth – the retailer’s online offering only launched in April 2020. However, despite being in its infancy, Watches of Switzerland Australia has been working tirelessly to recruit more and more luxury watchmakers, cementing themselves as being the only online watch store you need to visit when you want to make your next purchase.

With IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Panerai being the brands made available at the online store’s inauguration, the good-looking trio are now joined by heavyweights including, A. Lange & Söhne, Cartier, Breitling, TAG Heuer, Tudor, Blancpain and Breguet, to name but a few . You’ll be hard-pushed to find a more substantial selection of brand new watches available to buy anywhere online. Any models that are currently unavailable, or if you want to order a certain configuration, you can chat with a Watches of Switzerland representative directly through the website.

And, not only do you invest in a luxury timepiece when you buy from Watches of Switzerland, but you also invest in their exemplary aftercare service, which includes maintenance of your watch via the company’s own in-house service centre.

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Qantas and Virgin Australia resumed domestic flights today, as part of a ‘limited’ new domestic network, funded by the federal government.

The decision was made to maintain air connections between capital and regional cities, which have, over the last two weeks, disappeared amid plummeting demand, lockdown legislation and carriers seeking to discontinue running massive losses (or at least lessen them).

Over Easter, however, footage emerged of a packed Qantas jet flying from Townsville to Brisbane, which allegedly saw passengers sitting right next to each other.

A Qantas spokesman told Daily Mail Australia the airline was unable to verify whether the photo was taken on Monday’s flight.

However, the Qantas spokesperson did confirm that, although social distancing had been happening by default on most flights due to low patronage, “The [Easter] weekend saw some flights that were much busier, which was the case on this particular flight.”

“As a result,” the Qantas spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia, “we have introduced formal social distancing, this means customers will be seated at the window or aisle with the middle seat remaining vacant.”

This is backed up more quotes from Qantas. As News.com.au reported this morning: “Qantas said it appreciates the Federal Government support and the risk of people contracting the virus on flights is low, however, ‘social distancing has been put in place across all flights.’

“Similarly, on-board service will be a scaled-back version of what would normally apply, with cabin crew focused on in-flight safety and they will wear personal protective equipment.”

The same News.com.au report also stated that, “Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar have announced they will resume limited flights across the country, however social distancing will be in place on board,” suggesting the distancing measures are not exclusive to Qantas (DMARGE has contacted Virgin Australia for comment to confirm).

As the government has now announced a $165 million package to help Qantas and Virgin Australia step up their domestic services, one would hope this is the case.

As for the new and improved network, Transport minister Michael McCormack said on Thursday an initial $165 million package would fund flights to all capital cities and regional centres including Albury, Alice Springs, Coffs Harbour, Dubbo, Kalgoorlie, Mildura, Port Lincoln, Rockhampton, Tamworth, Townsville and Wagga Wagga.

“We are ensuring secure and affordable access for passengers who need to travel… as well as supporting the movement of essential freight such as critical medicine and personal protective equipment,” Mr McCormack said.

He also said the network would help repatriated Australians get to their home city: “This investment will also help Australians returning from overseas, who find themselves in a different city after 14 days of mandatory quarantine, complete their journey home safely.”

How exactly does the government funding work? According to the Sydney Morning Herald, passengers will buy tickets as normal: “The airlines will charge passengers for tickets on the flights and the government will cover any losses they incur on the services.” The network will then be reviewed, after eight weeks.

Virgin said, in light of the plan, it will now operate 64 services a week, starting today, and allow some of its 8000 stood down employees to return to work. Qantas’ network, meanwhile, will increase from 105 flights per week (what it has been running the last couple of weeks) to 164.

“Virgin has asked for a $1.4 billion loan, which would convert to equity if in arrears, but the government believes it could entice a new foreign entrant into the domestic market to compete with Qantas if Virgin fails.”

To use the oldest cliche in the book: only time will tell. Until then, here are Virgin Australia and Qantas’ new and improved plans.

Virgin Australia, minimum network

Melbourne

Melbourne / Adelaide (three return services per week)
Melbourne / Brisbane (seven return services per week)
Melbourne / Canberra (three return services per week)
Melbourne / Perth (seven return services per week)
Melbourne / Sydney (seven return services per week)

Brisbane

Brisbane / Melbourne (seven return services per week)
Brisbane / Sydney (seven return services per week)
Brisbane / Cairns (three return services per week)
Brisbane / Mackay (five return services per week)
Brisbane / Rockhampton (three return services per week)
Brisbane / Townsville (three return services per week)

Sydney

Sydney / Melbourne (seven return services per week)
Sydney / Brisbane (seven return services per week)
Sydney / Gold Coast (three return services per week)

Canberra

Canberra / Melbourne (three return services per week)

Adelaide

Adelaide / Melbourne (three return services per week)

Perth

Perth / Melbourne (seven return services per week)
Perth / Broome (three return services per week)
Perth / Port Hedland (two return services per week)
Perth / Newman (two return services per week)
Perth / Karratha (two return services per week)
Perth / Kununurra (two return services per week)
Perth / Kalgoorlie (two return services per week)

Qantas, minimum network

Major Routes

Adelaide – Melbourne
Adelaide – Sydney
Brisbane – Melbourne
Brisbane – Sydney
Canberra – Melbourne
Canberra – Sydney
Melbourne – Hobart
Melbourne – Perth
Melbourne – Sydney
Perth – Sydney

VIC/TAS

Melbourne – Mildura
Melbourne – Launceston

NSW

Albury – Sydney
Armidale – Sydney
Ballina – Sydney
Coffs Harbour – Sydney
Dubbo – Sydney
Lord Howe Island – Sydney
Tamworth – Sydney
Wagga Wagga – Sydney

SA

Adelaide – Kangaroo Island
Adelaide – Port Lincoln
Adelaide – Whyalla

NT

Alice Springs – Darwin
Alice Springs – Sydney
Brisbane – Darwin

WA

Newman – Perth
Broome – Perth
Geraldton – Perth
Kalgoorlie – Perth
Learmonth – Perth
Port Hedland – Perth
Karratha – Perth

QLD

Newman – Perth
Broome – Perth
Geraldton – Perth
Kalgoorlie – Perth
Learmonth – Perth
Port Hedland – Perth
Karratha – Perth

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By the time you read this article, there’s a good chance you’ve already made a few trips to the fridge or the pantry. Or at least, more trips to satisfy your ‘hunger’ cravings than you normally would, were you not told to stay inside your home for days on end.

We’ve coined the term ‘quallowing’ – a combination of ‘quarantine’ and ‘swallowing’ – to reflect the niche nature of the situation we’ve found ourselves in. The idea of being told to stay indoors day after day is completely foreign to the majority of us, and a natural response would be to become bored. And what’s one of the easiest ways to satisfy boredom, even for just a few minutes? Yes, eating.

While overeating, or at least eating more than usual, will ruin any gains you may have made before the pandemic hit – unless you subject yourself to countless home workouts  – there’s a perfectly justifiable reason for it happening. As the BBC says, “the body craves high-calorie and high-sugar foods during stressful times, as these foods provide short-term bursts of energy.”

“Stress leads to elevated cortisol levels, which can increase appetite. And sugary foods generate dopamine, the neurotransmitter associated with motivation and reward.”

Before the pandemic, if we found ourselves in a stressful situation at work, we’d have to wait until we got home to head to the fridge or the pantry to find something to eat to make ourselves feel better. But now the fridge is just a few steps away throughout the entire day, so getting over the obstacle that would have normally been the office, has been removed.

 

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And let’s not forget that everyone seems to have become a master baker during the lockdown period. We can’t even begin to fathom how many loaves of banana bread have been made.

As Dr Lars Madsen said when we recently spoke to him about self-care,

“When we’re working, when we’re in our normal world, we’ve always got things that are structuring us, so we don’t have to think too much.”

This kind of situation, Lars told us, can lead to destructive self-indulgent habits like “watching endless amounts of TV, eating and drinking too much and even abusing illicit drugs or otherwise.”

If you’ve found yourself putting on a few extra pounds during quarantine, there is something that can be done about it. Speaking to CNN, Martha McKittrick RD, a registered dietitian in New York City, says “you need to first and foremost understand what it is that causes you stress so you can devise an action plan of how to deal with it.”

“Stress-inducing activities can include simple things such as watching the news or talking to friends that end up irritating you. You would combat these by watching the news for shorter periods or telling those friends you can only talk for five minutes.”

“If you’re unsure about what triggers you, you can use a food journal to document everything you eat, when you eat it & if you’re eating with someone else etc,” adds Carolyn O’Neil, a registered dietitian and author of ‘The Slim Down South Cookbook’.

 

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However, she continues by saying you shouldn’t completely give up the indulgent foods, as they can still bring you some happiness during this time of unrest. “The important thing to do is to establish a healthy relationship with your favourite foods so you feel in control and avoid a vicious cycle of stress eating and weight gain.”

“That includes savouring your favourite foods in sensible portions.”

If you know you’re going to be sitting especially close to the kitchen, Bonnie Taub-Dix, founder of BetterThanDieting.com says you should put away all tempting foods and replace them with something like a fruit bowl. You can also pre-portion any treats into smaller bags so you’re not tempted to eat an entire bag of crisps, for example.

“Try to keep things in your refrigerator that are better for you at eye level — like fresh fruits and vegetables.”

It’s also important you take breaks from your desk throughout the day, not just for your stomach, but for your mental wellbeing as well. The more time you can take away from being near the kitchen, the better. Whether you go outside for a walk or run, spend 15 minutes reading the next chapter of a book or even just browsing your social media feeds. Anything you can do to satisfy stress or boredom will keep you away from the tantalising treats.

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When they’re not trying to make ends meet, many airlines are doing their bit to help the world in these challenging times.

Air Canada is no exception: while Qantas and Virgin Australia led the way with status extensions (and now, repatriating Aussie citizens who find themselves in the wrong state), and while Emirates becomes the first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests, Air Canada recently gutted three of their Boeing 777 jets to make more space for critical medical cargo and vital supplies.

Announcing the decision on Instagram on Sunday, the Canadian carrier wrote: “We’re transforming three of our #B777-300ERs to transport goods in the cabin. By removing 422 seats, we’re doubling the cargo capacity to help fly critical medical and vital supplies to and across Canada.”

 

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We’re transforming three of our #B777-300ERs to transport goods in the cabin. By removing 422 seats, we’re doubling the cargo capacity to help fly critical medical and vital supplies to and across Canada. . . Nous transformons trois de nos appareils 777-300ER pour y charger des envois en cabine. En retirant 422 sièges passagers, nous pouvons doubler leur capacité de fret et aider au transport aérien de fournitures médicales et essentielles à destination de tout le territoire canadien.

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This received mostly positive feedback (“bravo,” “amazing” etc.) as well as a few cheeky quips: “How about when you do put the seats back in coach, you only put 9 abreast instead of 10?”).

The general sentiment, however, is well summed up in the following comment: “Wow. A crazy unimaginable sight but *applause emojis*.”

Canada currently has 29,919 confirmed cases of the virus, sitting well behind the US (672,931), but substantially above Australia (6,507). Worldwide, meanwhile, there have been 2,151,199 confirmed cases at the time of writing with 541,051 recoveries and 143,725 deaths.

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We’ve featured a fair few Porsches for sale recently here at DMARGE, but we’re confident you’ll forgive us for mentioning another; this one is a real doozy.

It comes in the form of a “reimagined” Porsche 911 from Singer Vehicle Design. Singer has a longstanding partnership with Porsche, with founder Rob Dickinson taking 911s and changing virtually all aspects of them save from the body shape, to give them more power and make them even more desirable.

When a customer comes to Singer, they’re given the option of selecting either a coupe or Targa-style body, rear- or four-wheel-drive and a 3.6-, 3.8- or 4.0-litre engine. Every other aspect of the car can be custom-specified for each individual customer.

This 1991 “Malibu” Singer 911 – the 71st vehicle to bear the Singer name – is up for private sale now with RM Sotheby’s auction house. As with other Singer 911s, the body panels, including the adjustable spoiler and roof, have been stripped down to bare metal and replaced with carbon fibre in a bid to reduce weight.

This particular 911 comes with the company’s now-iconic chrome fuel-filler cap in the centre of the bonnet, along with Recaro sports seats upholstered in tan leather with Alabaster stitching, and an upgraded stereo system with full iPod integration from German-based audio group Becker. Becker systems can often be found in other luxury cars such as Ferrari, Maserati and Aston Martin.

But while the aesthetic upgrades make this 911 stick out on the road, the chances of you being able to get a good look at it will be rare, since it’s been given an upgraded engine courtesy of Ed Pink Racing Engines. The previous owner didn’t hold back when speccing their car, as they gave it the most powerful 4.0-litre six-cylinder beast with 390hp. Singer says it’s capable of propelling the car to 60mph (100km/h) in under 3.3-seconds.

Supercar speeds in a vintage body. Need we say more?

And you might think, for such a salivating-inducing car, that it would have been driven a fair amount by its previous owner, so you’ll be (pleasantly) surprised to learn that it has just 1,400 miles on the clock since it was “reimagined” in 2016.

The RM Sotheby’s Private Sales division is now accepting offers for the “Malibu” Singer Porsche 911, but the starting price is currently set at US$875,000. A bargain compared to the $1.8 million Singer-Williams DLS 911.

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