New Pilot

[Compulsion]

Hi Everyone. I went for my first flight in a Jabiru 160 today at Murray Bridge. I looked at the aircraft and my size and thought no way. I had a great trial flight and was allowed to do everything but land. Needless to say I am now going to get my Recreational Pilots Licence. Because I have a Glider Licence it shouldn't take me too long to solo. Here's to a new challenge in life.

 

 

[Louis Moore]

Congrats John on making the decision to jump into flying with an engine. Look forward to reading about your progress on here as you go further down the path of learning how to grapple with a throttle!

 

 

[Gnarly Gnu]

Welcome John, hope you enjoy!

 

 

[Piet Fil]

Welcome John,

 

Lots of good info and peole here to assist. Any questions, just ask and you'll get lots of help. Noting your glider background I am assuming you'll nail the forced landings .....

 

Phil

 

 

[Neil_S]

Hi John,

 

to the forums, and your RA training. I am sure you will enjoy both.

 

Cheers

 

Neil

 

 

[damkia]

Just remember you don't NEED to turn the fan off when you land...

 

Gliding should make the "dead stick" landing process a no-brainer for you later on. Normally you only get one shot at a landing in a glider, at least with powered flight you are able to do a go-around if you stuff your approach.

 

 

[Guest Maj Millard]

Welcome John.............................................................Maj...

 

 

[Compulsion]

The only thing I really have to get used to is the ground rush as you are landing. Never bothered me in the glider but sure seemed awful fast yesterday coming into a gravel strip. Yes I did find myself constantly looking for a nice paddock to land in all the time. LOL I was surprised how nicely the Jabiru did actually glide. Can't wait to get into the air again.

 

 

[Clansman]

All the best John. We may meet at one of the bbqs. I'm a senior instructor with Mike Chapman's team at Hangar 2.

 

 

[Compulsion]

Hi Paul. I will make sure that i introduce myself to you. I am flying on ANZAC day and probably the following Sunday. You wouldn't happen to know an old friend of mine that flies out of Murray Bridge? David Searle. I want to get back in touch with him after many years. He used to fly with RFDS I think.

 

 

[Clansman]

Sorry John, don't know David, but will ask around for you. Have fun ANZAC Day, I've got a day with the g'kids in Angaston.