Bennyboy320 Posted September 11, 2019 Posted September 11, 2019 Did my BFR yesterday in a C172 which reactivated my PPL, the main reason was to allow me CTA transit especially around Cooly & Coffs, haven’t been in a GA light a/c since 1984, I definitely prefer the performance & handling characteristics of the LSA category which I’ve been flying since 2012, give me my Foxbat ? anytime. 1
Downunder Posted September 11, 2019 Posted September 11, 2019 For some wierd reason, I keep thinking the Bat is suspended from the roof in your pic.....just the angle.... 1
Bennyboy320 Posted September 12, 2019 Posted September 12, 2019 Had a great flight yesterday from Caboolture to Redcliffe peninsular & Samford Valley, one of those stunning Queensland days, only downside was the congestion on the shared Caboolture/Caloundra CTAF frequency, surely if Redcliffe can have a separate frequency so could Caboolture/Caloundra, especially when they share the same r/w 12/30. 4
Blueadventures Posted September 15, 2019 Posted September 15, 2019 Had a nice return flight yesterday from Shute Harbour Air Strip. Left it up there with the weather on Sunday and predicted severe weather and dust for Monday. Great hospitality from Alan who had hangar space. When I arrived he had the Nynja rolled out and had polished the windscreen for the flight home. Weather was great. After takeoff continued south over Shute harbour, then down between Long Island and the mainland, at Cow Island turned right and fly coastal to Palmyra. Also flew over a new strip being preped. Cheers. 4
spenaroo Posted September 23, 2019 Posted September 23, 2019 recently decided to try and up my hours and fly as much as possible to get my RPC by the end of the year, and also get a better feel. two weeks between lessons is too long (get a Thursday off each fort-nite, which Ive been learning to fly with - because I can) so did three lessons last week. on Thursday a refresher flight as it had been 2 months (work and holidays). then literally swapped to a different plane and instructor to go up for an introduction to steep turns (45 degree bank - made me dizzy and feel a bit crook for an hour or two afterwards) But the last lesson yesterday (Sunday) was by far the most enjoyable, crosswind circuits. had a different instructor (I can choose who to fly with through the school, but due to life tend to just choose whoever is available) I haven't flown with this Instructor before but enjoy changing up instructors as they all give different pieces of the puzzle. He was experienced and had a commercial approach (i.e. everything had a reason, and importantly explained why) he changed my habits on the ground to hold the stick with the checklist between my thumb and finger to operate everything with my left hand - as I would in flight. and use the thumb and finger to flip switches, as its easier in flight to undo if its the wrong one. shows the difference in approach/experience but what made it such an awesome experience was his teaching in flight, made me talk through each step on the ground - not just parroting back what I remember. then pulled the power (telling me - at height/speed before I would normally put up flaps) to ensure I understood and followed through. there is more brain power on the ground then in the air for figuring out how to act. introduced me to side-slips, they are AWESOME!!! such a fun way to fly. Also picked up I was still tensing up and struggling with the transition from approach and flare, the ground. so had me fly a pass down the runway at treetop level after the flare. Made a huge difference to my feel of controls and reactions, the next landing was a full stop but felt so much more comfortable and was immediately able to respond to a bit of ballooning by instinctively dropping the nose and land without a bounce. probably would have been a bit intimidated with all the information this Instructor gave if he was my first one, but at my current level its awesome and the different approaches worked really well and made it a lot of fun - but also a huge amount to process with lots happening through the flight, instead of the single focus building block approach Ive had with others (which is still something I feel more comfortable with for new skills) . I think regularly swapping things up with a different Instructor is a great Idea. each has their own benefits and help provide a better foundation. came home feeling on an high, with a bit of an adrenaline rush. Cant wait to get back in the air Sunday sitting at about 13-14 hours currently. hoping with 2 lessons every second Thursday and an additional lesson on Sundays I have a good chance of celebrating by the end of the year. Solo before my Birthday in mid November would be awesome 4
Blueadventures Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 Made a short 36 minute flight for 'WUFI 2019' this morning as have a trip planned for tomorrow. (Originally planned for today but a weather front came yesterday and had plenty of rain and thunder storms. It has cleared to sea now so conditions will be good tomorrow.) This made for a fog band early this morning. Safe enjoyable flights everyone. Cheers and happy WUFI. Cheers 2
Blueadventures Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 Sundays flight to Shute harbour in the Whitsundays for WUFI day. Includes some images taken by Mike H in his Zenith 750. Shute harbour airstrip in the Whitsundays is a great place to visit, total flight time 2.8 hours. /monthly_2019_10/P1040146.thumb.JPG.ee89f4ed8a3c0d41ea49435e558fcb57.JPG/monthly_2019_10/P1040142.thumb.JPG.26635e503bef0d90c9cfe5a5aa276d34.JPG/monthly_2019_10/72759616_550909239016107_1932536125566484480_n.thumb.jpg.413a6974e41afc031e4dba2dbeb11cb5.jpg/monthly_2019_10/72483577_532347620858237_8408631932102901760_n.thumb.jpg.b5491af8f778657cf84698477a810e70.jpg/monthly_2019_10/72045678_823206328116294_5405738451125403648_n.thumb.jpg.45a429aaeadfc251b1024ebbada47fb8.jpg/monthly_2019_10/73047401_448867332645419_8250246530502492160_n.thumb.jpg.fa1f64fb2fa76b48e9df578474398571.jpg/monthly_2019_10/72344873_2354384221482744_2613198458122665984_n.thumb.jpg.f5cb347d52663cb86f5ef5dbd473b2ea.jpg/monthly_2019_10/69475193_948489945496096_4468506299998404608_n.thumb.jpg.41b798439e253910db508361c33fc912.jpg 2
ClintonB Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 Tamworth to Orange and back to drop a mate off before work this morning. 3hrs 12 minutes air time. Very nice way to start the day. Wind was all but non existent. Bumps were minimal. Added a new strip to my list of landing places. Found a weird anomaly with my iPad tracking though. There was an aircraft in same vicinity and height over orange- could not see and no reply on radio. Later when looking at my track history it shows me making a weird triangle hourglass shape over orange township. Has anyone else had this happen before. Also 2 “ghosting” planes coming towards me at Coolah at same height but not there. 1
cooperplace Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 A few weeks ago I spent an hour flying over Puget Sound, Washington State, in a C152. Today I spent an hour flying the jab at Murray Bridge, practicing side slips. Great fun.
Old Koreelah Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 Crazy wind. Who can fly? Was at airport this morning to do maintenance and nearly got blown over by the 20+kt winds. When the sock is rigidly horizontal and then the wind gets stronger, what's the reading? Inside, the noise had me worried, so I cut short my work and went home to take shelter. Sure hope our hangar holds together. Visibility lately has at times been under 2km. Smoke haze one week, topsoil the next. Today's dust seems to be local, you could see it blowing off parched paddocks. Very few local farmers have had any income for yonks, and most stock has long since been removed- except horses, which, like sheep have opposed teeth and leave the paddocks looking like they've been ploughed. No wonder mental health issues are on the rise. 1 1
biggles Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 Not too nice here either Lyell....... Bob Date/Time EDT Temp °C App Temp °C Dew Point °C Rel Hum % Delta-T °C Wind Press QNH hPa Press MSL hPa Rain since 9am mm Dir Spd km/h Gust km/h Spd kts Gust kts 26/01:11pm 15.3 4.2 2.5 42 5.8 WNW 50 72 27 39 1001.9 1001.9 0.0 2
Blueadventures Posted November 10, 2019 Posted November 10, 2019 Todays flying turned out pretty good considering. First leg was 25 to 28 knots on the nose pretty much, little bumpy to Sarina then ok. Landed at Koumala and had a nice morning tea and catch up. Then over to Cape Palmerston onto the beach to show where I plan to do a week long camping trip sometime next couple of months. At 1300 airbourne again and a nice trip back to Palmyra. Very smokey and hazy trip back. Mackay ATIS wind 090 / 20 kts so a brush up on a 20 kts cross wind for 36. Cheers. 3
IHC150 Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 A big thanks to the team at Deniliquin AD for the hospitality and hearty continental breakfast on Sunday morning. It was a good turnout with aircraft arriving from all points of the compass. The Wang Bugsmashers (photo) were in attendance and we enjoyed a pleasant flight over and back - although a little bumpy at times (84nm each way). I'd recommend the Sunday breakfast at Deni to all - a bargain at just $10 for the full breakfast. Don't forget the RH circuits on 06 and 12! Cheers Lawrie
Blueadventures Posted December 31, 2019 Posted December 31, 2019 Last flight for 2019. Best wishes and safe flights for the new year 2020. Cheers. 2
Thruster88 Posted December 31, 2019 Posted December 31, 2019 Transponder equipped aircraft should sqawk at all times airbourne, makes one visable to TCAS and direct traffic AC. 1
Blueadventures Posted December 31, 2019 Posted December 31, 2019 Transponder equipped aircraft should sqawk at all times airbourne, makes one visable to TCAS and direct traffic AC. Mine not set or calibrated by lame. 1
pmccarthy Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 I took my daughter and two grand daughters for a local flight yesterday. It was the childrens' first flight in a light aircraft. The two girls looked at their knees and refused to look outside, even when we flew over their house. It was not a bumpy morning. I asked whether they would come flying again. Ten year old said yes, if we go QANTAS. 3 1
facthunter Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Smart (Grand )Kids . You are lucky . They may go far. New generation have great potential. Situational awareness , Decisive, analytical and able to express themselves in a clear way to an "authority figure". Don't be depressed they don't share your passion. Flying is not the big deal it was in past times.. Nev 1
mnewbery Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 Passed my AFR on Monday. It was like the gods were done kicking me and decided to move on to someone else. The weather wasn't awesome bu that lent more weight to my sense of achievement. I hope to be in Clifton for the annual fly-in this weekend - whatever the weather coz' I'm drivin'. I caught up with an ex-luminary today who noted he was going to be flying his warbird in formation over Tyabb at about the same time. I can't be in two places at once! Next stop, a few dual navex's in an archer which is a new type for me. Given the extensive time I have flying high wing its a bit like being brought up in a Ford family to discover I actually driver better in a Holden. Oh the shame 2
Thruster88 Posted March 18, 2020 Posted March 18, 2020 Flew the Thruster in to town today for a very nice announcement 3 1
Guest Machtuk Posted March 18, 2020 Posted March 18, 2020 Still trying to break the 230 kt GS yesterday, 217 so far, I'll get there!?
ClintonB Posted March 18, 2020 Posted March 18, 2020 That’s great to see local aviation getting a boost from the government instead of a setback. 1
Student Pilot Posted March 18, 2020 Posted March 18, 2020 Make sure you have a 50 year lease signed before you start building. The Armidale Aeroclub put a lot of time and effort in building and maintaining a clubhouse. The rent went from peppercorn rent to $1000 a year then before too long to $4000 a year, they were trying to question the last increase when the lease ran out. The council then threatened them with eviction for non payment. The airfield is run as a purely commercial enterprise to maximise income, community doesn't enter the equation. I haven't heard what the outcome is, it appears the council will evict them and rent the building out commercially. The Mayor is a really decent bloke and also a member of the Aeroclub, hopefully he will be able to talk the council round to sense. As with most councils now they are run by the CEO not by the people. 1
mnewbery Posted March 18, 2020 Posted March 18, 2020 My last flight was Canberra to cowra and back on Monday. This is great news to read 1
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