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[Guest tezza]

well I would like to convert to RAA if there were some speedy aircraft down my way ( Geelong ) to hire. Whilst I like Lethbridge and have flown in for the Saturday lunch a few times, it is a little far to travel for a regular aviation fix, so I will keep flying the Cessnas out of YBRS for the time being. They have a Gazelle but it just doesnt meet my need for speed! Anyway hope I can contribute to the group.

 

terry

 

 

[farri]

Need For Speed.

 

Terry,

 

Gee whiz,Terry,how fast do you want to go?

 

We get there too fast as it is.

 

Cheers,

 

Frank.

 

 

[Guest Decca]

Hi Terry, and a big welcome from me too! Must admit the lunch at Lethbridge on Saturday is a great social occasion (haven't been for a while) but as I'm a student RAAus pilot on a Gazelle I have to agree with Frank; "what's the hurry?". Enjoy the scenery on a cost effective airplane, you can always go faster once you've got you certificate!

 

Regards, Decca.

 

 

[Guest tezza]

thanks for the welcome guys. I already have a certificate if a PPL counts. I want to be able to do some serious cross country flying and would love to be able to hire something like a Jab230 or a CT. The Gazelle is fun for local stuff ( I've been up with friends in both the Gazelle and the Jab230). 120kts is my goal. ( 2 nm/ min - makes the sums easier !)

 

cheers

 

terry

 

 

[Guest tezza]

I'm a student RAAus pilot on a Gazelle I have to agree with Frank; "what's the hurry?". Enjoy the scenery on a cost effective airplane, you can always go faster once you've got you certificate!Regards, Decca.

Decca, when I look at cost effectiveness $ per mile is what I look at. On that basis the Gazelle doesnt stack up well.

 

Mate 1 pays $100 hr for a Gazelle 70 kts cruise ($500 takes you 350nm)

 

Mate 2 pays $125 hr for Jab 230 120 kts cruise.($500 takes you 480nm)

 

But the Gazelle is great for a local joy flight, I especially like the view though down through the clear doors.

 

 

[farri]

Value for $.

 

Tezza,

 

You`ve done the sums and based on that, you`re right.

 

Over the years I`ve been asked many times, "What aircraft should I choose", and my answer has always been the same, and it is.

 

Decide exactly what it is your require from your aircraft then find one that meets the requirements.

 

Frank.