ayavner Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Hi all, Just after a bit of local knowledge or experience from anyone who flies out of Forbes, or who may happen to be there on sunday and would like to meet up for a cuppa (is there a cafe there?) Big question I have also is whether vodafone has reception out there? I'll need to call my CFI to let him know i'm down safe. What can i expect that i might not find in the ERSA? thanks!
Old Koreelah Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 I dropped in once due to a fuel issue. Small friendly Aero club has cuppa facilities. Give them a call. http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/forbes-soaring-and-aero-club-ltd/forbes 1
Bandit12 Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 I suspect that their is patchy Vodafone reception - I drove through several months ago, and was most surprised about just how much coverage my Vodafone had. Perhaps the aeroclub has a phone you could use if the coverage is lacking? Alternatively make a call while airborne (if you are comfortable doing so). 1
ayavner Posted October 29, 2013 Author Posted October 29, 2013 any weird wind issues to be aware of (like the hills at YWOL)?
Garfly Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 If you do go into town there's a good café in the McFeeters Motor Museum - well worth a visit anyway. In any case have a good flight. I look forward to reading about it on your morerightrudder blog 1
ayavner Posted October 29, 2013 Author Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks Garfly! i look forward to writing about it.
turboplanner Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 You're in wheat country out there and the huge silos are a big help with navigation. 1
turboplanner Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 And don't get sick; the doctor won't see you unless your a local - it's as blunt as that. (a few years ago now)
turboplanner Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 You could be right, although I didn't think there was anything wrong with a fluorescent blue mohawk and ear pegs.
ayavner Posted October 29, 2013 Author Posted October 29, 2013 i'll do my best to hold it together the hour i'll be there!
Old Koreelah Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 You could be right, although I didn't think there was anything wrong with a fluorescent blue mohawk and ear pegs. Photo please!
ayavner Posted October 29, 2013 Author Posted October 29, 2013 just remember what has been seen cannot be Unseen
ayavner Posted November 2, 2013 Author Posted November 2, 2013 Well, try again next weekend. Severe turbulence forecast throughout the route, and winds gusting to 35kts at most the ADs on the way. No thanks!
shu77 Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 Was heading to Bathurst and thought the same thing. 30+ degree forecast with smoke and wind, not a great day to be sitting in a light aircraft/
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