JerzyGeorge Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 I will be flying my Savannah to Tasmania in a month or so , moving there for good. I would appreciate any tips , advice from experienced pilots, I am planning to fly soth of Melbourne from Snowy Mountains , refuel and have a break and than fly over Flinders Island and land on Tasmanian land , most likely Bridport or George Town . Thanks in advance 1
rgmwa Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/crossing-bass-strait.23940/ rgmwa 1
JerzyGeorge Posted August 24, 2014 Author Posted August 24, 2014 Have done it about 3 months ago , it was quite an experience flying it the first time. Opted to go above the clouds c.a. 7500 ft , it was nice to see cloud's like a cotton wool isolation from cold and grey Bass Straight waves ( I could see them every so often but did not spent much time looking at them, just pretended that they were not there) Descended to 3500 ft ( below clouds) at cape barren island , but could see Tasmania from there. Support I got from from Melbourne Traffic was great and reassuring. Ever since been flying every weekend around Tasmania and enjoying it
Kyle Communications Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 Good story George...although usually windy in tassie I would think
JerzyGeorge Posted August 24, 2014 Author Posted August 24, 2014 Yes it is windy and weather is main factor in my flying , can change very quickly. Flying around Big Tasmanian island could be a bit of challenge. There are some high mountains around here even compared to Snowy, specially high when clouds are low. The other thing I have to watch is engine temperature ( could be too low) and icing ( this is high on my weather checks) Also controlled air space around Launceston and Hobart don not make it easy. Saying all that I love it and keep building my experience . I take some photos but not sure how post them here Thanks for the reply George
AVOCET Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 Yes it is windy and weather is main factor in my flying , can change very quickly.Flying around Big Tasmanian island could be a bit of challenge. There are some high mountains around here even compared to Snowy, specially high when clouds are low. The other thing I have to watch is engine temperature ( could be too low) and icing ( this is high on my weather checks) Also controlled air space around Launceston and Hobart don not make it easy. Saying all that I love it and keep building my experience . I take some photos but not sure how post them here Thanks for the reply George Hi George , what kind of camera are you using , ? If its digital or smart phone camera ect all you do is click or touch the " upload a file " ,box at the bottom right , and follow the prompts . Mike
rankamateur Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 There is a file size limit too so you need to edit them to a smaller size, I think 256kB max.
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