Winds in Vic..

[shags_j]

Did anyone cop any damage in the winds in Vic???

 

 

[BecM]

We had a shed give up and some roof sheets try and come off.

 

It was great fun trying to race around and secure everything.

 

Watching th gum trees at a 90 degree bend was scary, you are never sure becuase of the drought if they are going to be strong enough to stay upright.

 

Looks like we are in for another belting today.

 

Bec

 

 

[Guest Mad Dave]

Does not being able to fly count as damage?

 

 

[Guest brentc]

Our Cessna Caravan flew from Tooradin to Marree yesterday. He left at 7am for what should have been a 4.5 hour flight. Last time I spoke to him on the way there, his expected flight duration was 6hrs 30 mins. Ouch! Luckily for my trip on Friday the winds will be more s - s/w which won't be so bad.

 

 

[Guest Brett Campany]

We had the same conditions over here as well. The wife and I spent a wet and windy weekend in Margaret River where I've never seen such strong winds and so much rain! We had sideways rain for the better part of the 3 days and there was debris everywhere!

 

Just love winter....

 

 

[Simonflyer]

Its good for any pilots who havent got their XC though..You could do 6 hours of straight and level flying and still not have departed the circuit!

 

 

[BecM]

Does not being able to fly count as damage?

I think it does.. damage to my good times and mental health :)

 

 

[Guest brentc]

I know of a Cessna Grand Caravan that was flying North West on Tuesday with a Ground Speed of as low as 88 knots. This aircraft normally cruises at around 165 knots+. Try that in your LSA55 or Gazelle !