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Bass straight crossing


JerzyGeorge

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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

 

 

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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

 

 

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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

 

 

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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

 

 

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