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Boonah to Bulloo 2


Tex

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Hi All,

 

I went for a fly out west again last week... Boonah > Tara > St George > Bollon > Cunnamulla > Eulo > Dynevor Downs > Molesworth (Bulloo Downs) then local flying around the property for a few days and also up to Noccundra Hotel. Here are some photo's from the journey... which in total was about 1000nm with about 35-38hrs flying (yet to do totals). About a million litres of fuel and 2% of a million in Oil.

 

A hanger full in Tara before departure

 

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St George

 

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Bollon

 

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Eulo

 

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Dynevor Downs

 

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Camp (not REALLY roughing it)

 

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Homestead

 

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An abandoned outstation on the property when we did a bore run.

 

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My camp site for the week

 

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Cover I made for my plane.

 

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Had an incident at Noccundra Hotel where a rock kicked up hard off the wheel just on lift off and ruptured the belly tank... I noticed the the spray looking back clearing my left hand turn in the circuit and made an uneventful landing only to see litres of fuel wasted before I could isolate the top tank. (incident report will be submitted).

 

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No other significant events... all ships ran really well. Amazing little creatures these Rotax engines, 2 banging (well one 4 banger) away for hours and hours on end...

 

Will post a video at some stage.

 

 

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Thanks for posting the pictures, Tex.Sounds like a great adventure!!

It was and sharing it is what aviation is about super_hero.gif.5d50ddb84d4e7e727183b80b4acbc28c.gif

 

 

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It was and sharing it is what aviation is about super_hero.gif.5d50ddb84d4e7e727183b80b4acbc28c.gif

This is good stuff that we have come to expect from you Tex .. Looks like the IPad is also put to good use .

 

Bob

 

 

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Thanks all! Yes it great fun.

 

Yes the iPad is used for moving map and planning with Oz Runways and I also use Co-Pilot on my phone... I print out flight plans from that and then also and use my own written sheet as well for hard copy back up. The track we took out is right on the edge of the WAC's which is a little bit nuisance having to carry two maps for nth and sth of the track line, meh, has to be done.

 

Short video uploading as I type augie.gif.8d680d8e3ee1cb0d5cda5fa6ccce3b35.gif

 

 

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Some video... 001_smile.gif.2cb759f06c4678ed4757932a99c02fa0.gif (Yes LF endo's, permission and valid operational reasons for low flying all existed on the private property... BUT NONE of this required that, all low flying in here is just take off or landings (one baulked due to cross/tail winds at 3.15, hence x-strip landing just after). I have to say how proud and impressed I am with the level of safety and exemplary aviation conduct and consideration made by all who were involved in the trip. Everyone planned very well and flew with the utmost professionalism which made for a very safe and therefore relaxed and enjoyable trip, which is what it should be all about.

 

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Nice Vid Tex,

 

What you guys do is real flying and adventure.

 

You appear to have a support vehicle that goes ahead is that right?

 

How much organising does it take to get that many blokes together to do that?

 

 

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Nice Vid Tex,What you guys do is real flying and adventure.

You appear to have a support vehicle that goes ahead is that right?

 

How much organising does it take to get that many blokes together to do that?

Thanks David,

 

Yes we have a support truck, it leaves before us though and we are self sufficient on the way out and back because inevitably... we beat the truck. Occasionally we cross paths and en route if we choose to laze about during stops but the truck is really there for transport of fuel, food bedding etc for the camp site.

 

As for organising it takes ALOT. Two to three months out preparation begins. Their are some very dedicated and enthusiastic aviators and organisers amongst the core group who are behind it. There is also some very selfless and outright generous involvement by a few... the support truck for example is provided free of charge with the fridge, generators, kitchen sink, SHOWER, tents, chairs, cooking facilities, utensils, BBQ etc... just need to all chip in for its fuel, groceries and water. BYO sleeping arrangements. The second trailer is used to take one participants trike out and camp in as he uses his motor vehicle while out there as well for hunting and fishing etc. It is an absolute privilege to be part of I can tell you 017_happy_dance.gif.8a199466e9bd67cc25ecc8b442db76ba.gif

 

36hrs flying and avg fuel burn of 16lt per hour. Money well spent!

 

 

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Well done buddy, it is a credit to you all and especially the selfless ones. You must be a special bunch to do that. It would be exhilarating to be a part of such an adventure. My old Auster would fit right into those types of airstrips, the beauty of the old girl is you can back a fair of camping gear in her without having any critical weight issues.

 

I am going to organise one of these trips one day after I get the old girl back in the air. I might talk to you about that when I am ready to do it to get some advice ... LOL. I'll PM you for some contact details if that's OK.

 

 

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Sweet, I had hoped to motivate more aviation. We had a nice Auster come out and see us off actually... this one.. hangered near Oakey

 

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but how will you ever taste the bugs out west in something so civilised and .... well ...... not open cockpit 075_amazon.gif.0882093f126abdba732f442cccc04585.gif

 

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Thanks David,Yes we have a support truck, it leaves before us though and we are self sufficient on the way out and back because inevitably... we beat the truck. Occasionally we cross paths and en route if we choose to laze about during stops but the truck is really there for transport of fuel, food bedding etc for the camp site.

 

As for organising it takes ALOT. Two to three months out preparation begins. Their are some very dedicated and enthusiastic aviators and organisers amongst the core group who are behind it. There is also some very selfless and outright generous involvement by a few... the support truck for example is provided free of charge with the fridge, generators, kitchen sink, SHOWER, tents, chairs, cooking facilities, utensils, BBQ etc... just need to all chip in for its fuel, groceries and water. BYO sleeping arrangements. The second trailer is used to take one participants trike out and camp in as he uses his motor vehicle while out there as well for hunting and fishing etc. It is an absolute privilege to be part of I can tell you 017_happy_dance.gif.8a199466e9bd67cc25ecc8b442db76ba.gif

 

36hrs flying and avg fuel burn of 16lt per hour. Money well spent!

Great stuff Tex!!

 

The 'Bindoon Mob' over here in the West are organising a fly away over this coming long weekend, with our very own 'Riley' involved. I received an invitation to join in but sadly cannot make it this time.

 

They will have a good time I'm sure. Maybe Riley will post a bit about it and give us a run down after the event.

 

Pud

 

 

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