Hi from mackay

[Hongie]

gday folks,

 

I'm brad, 26, live in walkerston, and have a great interest in getting a RA pilot certificate. As far as i know though, there are no CFI's permanently in mackay so thats a problem, although i understand some people are flying out of palmyra. If anyone has some info about training in mackay, would be greatly appreciated.

 

cheers

 

Hongie

 

 

[Guest davidh10]

Hi Hongie

 

Not sure if you have looked at the RA-Aus Schools Directory (PDF). That may assist in locating the most convenient location. You will also find a wealth of information on flight training on the RA-Aus web site and of course the opportunity to ask questions here:big_grin:

 

Just looking at it myself, there's quite a few in Southern Qld (if you are looking at 3-axis) and I'm sure a site member or two who live in Qld and know the geography better will pop up and offer some advice.

 

Per chance, there isn't a school near you, most offer custom packages that may even include accommodation at discounted rates to do a full course in a few weeks full time. That way you could do it during your holidays.

 

Tell us more about your interest? Did you have a type (weight shift / 3-axis / gyro...) in mind? What do you want to do once you get a Pilot Certificate (local flights / fly to more distant places / mustering...)?

 

 

[sandman]

Try Myles at Ballantree Aviation, he is based in Wowan CQ.

 

 

[Hongie]

Thanks for your reply david.

 

I'll check out that directory.. i'm primarly interested in 3 axis, and would love to own either an a22 foxbat, or a foxconn terrier ( which just happens to be made locally for me ). post certification goals are to fly localy, maybe fly out west a little, not really wanting to muster at this stage, purely for enjoyment. I have loved flying since i could talk, and I did a trial flight in a VH aircraft a couple of years ago, a cessna 152, and loved it, but the costs associated with GA really put me off, although i did get a CASA ARN, logbook and textbooks, i really cant justify it at this stage.. maybe if i get a RA cert. and some stick time, i'll be able to transition to GA down the track.

 

Other then aircraft, i have a few interests.. Motorbikes, both on and off road, currently only have dirt squirters, a crf250x and a yz125. Cars, currently driving a 07 WRX. Flight sims, and other less 'serious' computer games,

 

edit: thanks sandman, i'll look into it

 

 

[dazza 38]

Welcome Hongie, this is the place to be, with all things aviation.I like motorbikes as well, i own a KTM 640 Adventure. Good luck with your training mate.

 

 

[winsor68]

Jeez Hongie,

 

Are you a lucky chap? You sound like me only 6 months ago...

 

Good news... I am training for my Ra-Aus certificate flying from the airfield at Palmyra Dragstrip just 15 minutes outside of Mackay.

 

PM on the way.

 

 

[Hongie]

haha yeah they look like a pretty cool aircraft.. as for the subie motor, i reckon they are a pretty good motor.. I've a subaru brumby with over 400k k's on it now, with that same motor, the ea81.

 

well, i'm out at work now, down a big dark hole, so i'll be calling winsor68 once i'm home in a week or so, to see if i can nut out what i've got to do