Guest Jacques_78 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I went for a leasurely flight yesterday and noticed another PPC in the distance. It got me thinking that it would be nice to meet a few local guys (or girls) so we can do trips together, share experiences etc etc Any Melbourne based PPC pilots on this forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 There are a few and it would be great to get more...I am thinking about this type of flying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jacques_78 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I love my aerochute. Started flying with my Dad when I was a kid, he flew gliders, then had a Cessna and later years a Jabiru. I like the flexibility of a PPC, store it in my garage and when I want to go for a fly I do. It's also very cost effective especially now that I'm trying to put three kids through private school. Cost a bloody fortune. Would be great to meet other blokes and get together Here's a video just cruising around MT Cottrell region. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGyaogaKb2U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashy Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I live in the Melbourne area ( Werribee ) and find it hard to find places to fly. As I don't fly an Aerochute I am sometimes not made to feel welcome in places that these are flown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Let's hope the users here on Recreational Flying can change this for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jacques_78 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I live in the Melbourne area ( Werribee ) and find it hard to find places to fly.As I don't fly an Aerochute I am sometimes not made to feel welcome in places that these are flown. Hi Nashy We all share a passion for flying, who cares what type of PPC you fly? It's like judging someone by the car they drive... I understand that the Aerochute training field is for Aerochute customers only, I don't have a problem with that, it's their field and their rules. (I did my training there and subsequently bought an Aerochute from them so I do use the field at times) There are many spots to fly from, it's about getting to know fellow pilots and sharing the passion for ppc flying. I also fly from Whittlesea, have a field there. I am more than happy for anyone to join me provided they are licensed and obviously don't behave like cowboys. (One cowboy can spoil it for the rest of us as I recently found out when I tried to use a small regional field on a trip away) I am also close to Werribee, about 40 minutes, so if you ever want a buddy to fly with on that side of town, yell out. Hopefully we can get to know a few exisiting guys on the forum, or get new PPC pilots to join the forum so we can get a proper community built with interesting posts and general PPC chatter. (Not brand driven, what you fly is not an issue as long as you like it and you enjoy it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark PPC Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I live in the Melbourne area ( Werribee ) and find it hard to find places to fly.As I don't fly an Aerochute I am sometimes not made to feel welcome in places that these are flown. Hey Nashie. Mark here - remember I met you at that fly-in over Elmore way - last year? I was with my old dad. Anyway I brougjt my ppc up to north Qld while looking after dad but only managed one flight! Currently in the process of taking it to a field near Townsville and hopefully get some hours in there. Still interested in upgrading to something a bit more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashy Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Hi mark, That was at Rushworth, and it's on again over easter, I'll be there again this year if you want to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark PPC Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Hi mark,That was at Rushworth, and it's on again over easter, I'll be there again this year if you want to come. That's right, Rushmore. What date is it again? Doubt I will be there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashy Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Any time from good Friday through to the monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark PPC Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hope the weather improves..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark PPC Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Jacques 78 I was flying from Whittleasea but took my Hummerchute up to NQ last year to try and get some flying in while there. Will get it back here eventually I suppose but as I move between each destination regularly I need a PPC in both locations!! I would like to build my own next time though. Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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