RA in Canberra

[DarkSarcasm]

Hey all,

 

I'm probably going to be spending 2-4 weeks in Canberra over the summer. I'd like to fly on weekends over that time if possible.

 

Are there any RA airports in/close to Canberra city with a flying school where I could book a few lessons (just circuits or whatever)? I'd just like to be able to fly if possible :)

 

This is probably a silly question, but are there any issues with just having a few lessons at a different school to usual? Are there any issues with training records or logbooks or anything?

 

Any help would be great.

 

- Darky:cool:

 

 

[slartibartfast]

Hi Darky.

 

The closest is Goulburn (110k north), Cooma (110k south), Moruya (170k east), Adaminaby (170k south) or Tumut (200k west by road - only 60 by air).

 

There's no RA flying in Canberra.

 

There should be no issues in taking a few lessons with someone else. It can be vey useful to get a different teaching approach and change of scenery.

 

You might be able to get a Cheetah experience while you're here if you like. It's highly recommended.:cool_shades:

 

Cheers,

 

Ross

 

 

[DarkSarcasm]

Hey Slarti,

 

That's really helpful. I was looking at the list of RA schools in NSW but didn't have a clue if they were near Canberra or half a state away!

 

Excuse my ignorance, but is a Cheetah a 3-axis?

 

- Darky:cool:

 

 

[slartibartfast]

Is the pope a catholic?

 

That's it in my avatar.

 

More pics here.

 

 

[DarkSarcasm]

Ooooh they look like fun :big_grin:

 

 

[DarkSarcasm]

I didn't want to be too hopeful about my chances...

 

I also wasn't sure about the legalities of a student flying with someone who isn't an instructor (unless Slarti is an instructor in which case I humbly apologise)

 

 

[slartibartfast]

 

No - I was simply offering a ride while you are up this way. I am not an instructor, and I deliberately built my plane so it can't be fully flown from the right seat (no brakes or throttle).

 

Nobody gets to fly it but me (except for Garry Morgan for a bit of test flying).

 

 

[DarkSarcasm]

Sneaky :thumb_up:

 

I may well take you up on your offer! :) First just have to organise if and when I'll actually be getting to Canberra.

 

Also, since you fly out of Goulburn, do you know of any schools there that I could book a lesson at if I get to Canberra?

 

 

[68volksy]

Hi Darky,

 

Goulburn Aviation is the school at Goulburn. Numbers are 02 4821 7798 or 0418 165 813. Email is [email protected]. They're open mostly on weekends as Teraya has another job but they'll fit you in.

 

Cheers.

 

 

[DarkSarcasm]

Thanks volksy :) I'll email them once I know what I'm doing. What I'm hoping (if I go to Canberra) is on one weekend to book a lesson at Goulburn and, if Slarti's kind offer is still open, maybe have a fly with him before/afterwards if he can manage it. Now I just need to see if I'll actually be getting to Canberra!

 

 

[slartibartfast]

Of course Darky. We'll work something out.

 

I didn't know any school details in Goulburn (apart from Teraya's name), so thanks 68volksy.

 

 

[DarkSarcasm]

Hey guys,

 

Finally it's all confirmed (well, pretty much anyway) - I'm going to be in Canberra from 21st Feb - 12th March. So now it's time to plan my flying! (always the most important point)

 

I'll have to send Teraya an email and see if I can work something out there...by the look of it on google maps, Goulburn has a sealed runway, so it should be a good experience :)

 

Slarti, is your kind offer of a ride in the Cheetah still open?

 

And when I've organised this important part of my trip, I should probably start looking into those other pesky things like accommodation

 

 

[Guest Maj Millard]

Slarti, I may have said this before but I think the Cheetah is one fine looking aircraft, you deserve much success with it.

 

Darky , are you aware that Slartis' other nick name is 'chester the molester' !!!! :patch:

 

 

[slartibartfast]

Of course Darky.

 

Thanks for the plane compliment Maj, but where the hell did you get "chester the molester"?

 

If Darky comes for a fly, I promise not to molest her chest.

 

 

[DarkSarcasm]

If Darky comes for a fly, I promise not to molest her chest.

Glad to hear it. Although, had you tried, I would've threatened to fly your Cheetah into the ground...I have a feeling that threat would make you reconsider somehow ;)

 

 

[facthunter]

Fly Cheetah into the ground.

 

Expensive way to make the earth move. Nev

 

 

[Tomo]

Expensive way to make the earth move. Nev

It always stands its ground and doesn't budge either!