danny_galaga Posted January 21 Posted January 21 I've been in a bit of a funk. I haven't flown for ages, and my BFR has come and gone. There's no flying school at Boonah anymore. Nigel still has the tecnam I used to hire, which I can still hire. Is there anyone around I can hire to get me up to speed again and do my BFR? I feel my best bet is to fly something I'm used to, in the area I'm used to, to get me back on my feet. 1
Grizzly Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Mark Hamilton at Eagle Air Murwillumbah has a high-wing Tecnam. He also operates out of Boonah i believe 1
facthunter Posted January 21 Posted January 21 I don't really think going to a different Plane would be a great problem. It's more important to get a good instructor. (experienced, understanding and Patient). Planes are JUST planes and if you keep going you will fly more types. It gets your brain cells working and out of your "comfort zone" which might do you good. Nev
Blueadventures Posted January 21 Posted January 21 How's Lone Eagle at Clifton, I'd recommend the drifter alos have Jabiru. Be close and have overnight accommodation so could do and afternoon and then a morning fly in the smooth air to start back again with. 1
Garfly Posted January 21 Posted January 21 I reckon Mahl Oakes at Fly Now! Redcliffe is a very simpatico instructor who's familiar with your neck of the woods. Plus he operates P92s if you want to stick to type. 1 1
danny_galaga Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, facthunter said: I don't really think going to a different Plane would be a great problem. It's more important to get a good instructor. (experienced, understanding and Patient). Planes are JUST planes and if you keep going you will fly more types. It gets your brain cells working and out of your "comfort zone" which might do you good. Nev Down the track, I agree. But I just need to get my confidence back up. The wacky plane I flew at Caboolture a couple of times made me feel like I'd never flown before! Ideally same plane, same airfield for me. Having said that, it doesn't seem likely I'll get the same combo Edited January 21 by danny_galaga 1
danny_galaga Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 30 minutes ago, Garfly said: I reckon Mahl Oakes at Fly Now! Redcliffe is a very simpatico instructor who's familiar with your neck of the woods. Plus he operates P92s if you want to stick to type. I was flying a P96. The P92 flies nicely I take it? The Savannah I flew last time really was not my cup of tea. Maybe it was the flaperons. Redcliffe is a different airfield and it's a different plane, but I guess it's worth a punt 1
Garfly Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Yes, the P92 series like the Echo Super and the Eaglet are known to fly very nicely. Of course, your P96 is one of the low wing Tecnams but I think you'd find the handling qualities of the high wing cousins just as easy and pleasing. This is Mahl (on the left) at Boonah with one of his Eaglets a few years back. 2
facthunter Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Flaperon equipped aircraft should be a separate endorsement in my opinion.. . There's enough difference to warrant it.. Nev 2 2
pmccarthy Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Having flown the Airtourer, Foxbat and Vixxen with flaperons, I am surprised that you think they are different. I am not disagreeing, just haven't noticed it myself. 1
facthunter Posted January 22 Posted January 22 You probably haven't put them it into a situation where it matters. Nev 1
facthunter Posted January 22 Posted January 22 A lot (most ) small low landing speed planes have flaperons but adverse yaw is more present with this type of lift enhancing fitment. Larger fin and rudder is fitted than other wise would be the case. If you are a rudder active pilot you will not notice it that much. Some pilots MAY not be aware of this. Anticipation is better than reacting to it . SLOW planes don't like gusting conditions.. Nev 1
spacesailor Posted January 22 Posted January 22 more endorseendo's . Don't we have enough. Endorsement for radio , air to ground then another for ground to Air ! . Endorsement for flying then another to fly the a different landing place . Endorsed to fly the training aircraft , then another Endorsement to fly tailwheel . to high then, to low flying endorsement. spacesailor
danny_galaga Posted January 22 Author Posted January 22 21 hours ago, Garfly said: Yes, the P92 series like the Echo Super and the Eaglet are known to fly very nicely. Of course, your P96 is one of the low wing Tecnams but I think you'd find the handling qualities of the high wing cousins just as easy and pleasing. This is Mahl (on the left) at Boonah with one of his Eaglets a few years back. Booked for this Sunday. Fingers crossed 🤞 1 1
facthunter Posted January 22 Posted January 22 You are off on a tangent , spacey. Do you know what adverse aileron effect is? Even IF you DO, SOME don't. Normal ailerons are Markedly DIFFERENTIAL or even FRISE. It's demonstrated competency with all of these "endorsements" IF you're an Ace of the Base you sail through. Nev
turboplanner Posted January 22 Posted January 22 39 minutes ago, spacesailor said: more endorseendo's . Don't we have enough. Endorsement for radio , air to ground then another for ground to Air ! . Endorsement for flying then another to fly the a different landing place . Endorsed to fly the training aircraft , then another Endorsement to fly tailwheel . to high then, to low flying endorsement. spacesailor If you study CASA history you will see what the Endorsements were, and how they were dropped. If you go on the RAA site you will see that they do have some endorsements but just a few.
spacesailor Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Can I use an " aircraft-" radio from the clubhouse legally to talk to a flying pilot . Can I fly a tail dragger after going solo in a " foxbat ". Or go to Mittagong after soloing at the Oaks . spacesailor
facthunter Posted January 22 Posted January 22 IF you have your X country you can go anywhere. IF you've been checked on ANY Tailwheel plane and it's signed off you can fly any other tailwheel without any more paperwork.. It might be prudent to be cautious if the new plane is a bit Tricky or you haven't a lot of tailwheel time and a bit rusty. Nev
spacesailor Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Do you mean no endorsement required?. Going " solo " is the start of being " PIC " . SO I've go a couple of hours in the Foxbat then change to train in a taildragger . I have been " checked " to fly any tail dragger . Even ' Draco's turboprop hyperstol ' taildragger . spacesailor
turboplanner Posted January 22 Posted January 22 1 minute ago, spacesailor said: Do you mean no endorsement required?. Going " solo " is the start of being " PIC " . SO I've go a couple of hours in the Foxbat then change to train in a taildragger . I have been " checked " to fly any tail dragger . Even ' Draco's turboprop hyperstol ' taildragger . spacesailor Hang on, there's the jump from sitting in your aircraft on the trailer and starting the engine to going through ALL the training to RPC first.
spacesailor Posted January 22 Posted January 22 (edited) " solo'd in a foxbat " . With a couple of hours training in a taildragger . ( thrown in for fun ) . But , with " type " training . spacesailor Edited January 22 by spacesailor
danny_galaga Posted January 22 Author Posted January 22 3 hours ago, danny_galaga said: Booked for this Sunday. Fingers crossed 🤞 5
danny_galaga Posted Sunday at 08:25 AM Author Posted Sunday at 08:25 AM On 21/01/2025 at 6:55 PM, Garfly said: Yes, the P92 series like the Echo Super and the Eaglet are known to fly very nicely. Of course, your P96 is one of the low wing Tecnams but I think you'd find the handling qualities of the high wing cousins just as easy and pleasing. This is Mahl (on the left) at Boonah with one of his Eaglets a few years back. I went today. I'm so relieved, it was so different to my last attempt. Plane flies very nicely. Mahl understood what I'm trying to do. Area is of course busier than Boonah but nothing to worry about. On the wall, I noticed that Dave was watching out for me. Mahl couldn't remember exactly where it came from. We both went to Dave's service and I don't remember this flyer. I'm taking it as a good omen ☺️ 3 2
Blueadventures Posted Sunday at 08:29 AM Posted Sunday at 08:29 AM Meant to be mate; you always remember great true mates forever. Cheers. 1
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