Graham Pukallus

Adam, no he had a nice low wing bluel and white 2seat aircraft, similar to a sportstar ?

Met a couple at Kilcoy last weekend who recommended Bonus Downs near Mitchell, haven't checked it out yet, we are looking out for similar farm stays with an airstrip for holidays in August. Will watch if anyone can help us both. We fly out of YCAB in a Savannah. Graham & Val.

Flew into Gatton Air Park for the first time today, and we're surprised to see a gentleman sitting in a sitting area in front of his hangar with a sign on top. Free Coffee and Tea Welcome. Val and I waltzed over and met John who welcomed us into his airstrip home and made us a cup of tea and enjoyed a good chat, history lesson of Gatton Air Park before departing home YCAB via overflying Coominya. Thanks John well done and much appreciated. Graham & Val.

27-28th Oct will be a great weekend, look forward to meeting you there. See original post for reference to all details regarding the organised entertainment etc for Toogoolawah. Regards Graham

Toogoolawah Weekend 1st Update Report Flew in to Toogoolawah Airfield on Saturday and met with Proprietor Dave Mc Evoy (Macca) who again confirmed that we are very welcomed to join in the festivities during the Equinox Boogie. Val and I were shown around and for all those who remember the facilities; it is exactly as it was 8 years ago, like being in a time warp. While watching the activities, I met up with the chief Pilot and discussed the plans for the local flying groups to attend on the Equinox Weekend. He was very helpful with his recommendations for Aircraft Parking etc and informed me that they have a Unicom frequency 123.75. It was suggested that pilots call in at the 10 mile point and notify them of our position and circuit arrival time, It would be recommended that everyone enter circuit on a wide downwind leg and proceed as usual. It is intended that there will be VHF radio equipped taxi marshals for arriving aircraft. Runways are 06/24: length 908 Metres/ 2978 ft GPS position: 27.07314133, 152.37793168 For all accom options and bookings, check the Ramblers/ Toogoolawah website. Book early,so not to be disappointed and to have the accommodation that best suits you and your crew / family. I have included photos of the visit and will provide updates as time progresses. Any enquiries / ideas/ recommendations are welcomed. Graham

Toogoolawah Weekend 1st Update Report Flew in to Toogoolawah Airfield on Saturday and met with Proprietor Dave Mc Evoy (Macca) who again confirmed that we are very welcomed to join in the festivities during the Equinox Boogie. Val and I were shown around and for all those who remember the facilities; it is exactly as it was 8 years ago, like being in a time warp. While watching the activities, I met up with the chief Pilot and discussed the plans for the local flying groups to attend on the Equinox Weekend. He was very helpful with his recommendations for Aircraft Parking etc and informed me that they have a Unicom frequency 123.75. It was suggested that pilots call in at the 10 mile point and notify them of our position and circuit arrival time, It would be recommended that everyone enter circuit on a wide downwind leg and proceed as usual. It is intended that there will be VHF radio equipped taxi marshals for arriving aircraft. Runways are 06/24: length 908 Metres/ 2978 ft GPS position: 27.07314133, 152.37793168 For all accom options and bookings, check the Ramblers/ Toogoolawah website. Book early,so not to be disappointed and to have the accommodation that best suits you and your crew / family. I have included photos of the visit and will provide updates as time progresses. Any enquiries / ideas/ recommendations are welcomed. Graham

Preliminary plans for a weekend with the Ramblers Parachute Club is underway, spoke to old time contact Dave McEvoy, manager of Ramblers about reinventing our fly in weekends of old, which was he welcomed and will support our plans to utliise their great venue, activities and assured a great, fun weekend. For initial info please go to the Ramblers Skydive Toogoolawah website for most info you may require at this stage. Neil (Go Fly) and I will fly over and check out and confirm a suitable date and facilities etc etc on Saturday, will be in touch, be great to see a good roll up of Savannah's with everyone else. PS. The weekend of the Famous Post Equinox Boogie, 27/28 Oct might be an option. Graham and Val. Feedback Welcomed.

Preliminary plans for a weekend with the Ramblers Parachute Club is underway, spoke to old time contact Dave McEvoy, manager of Ramblers about reinventing our fly in weekends of old, which was he welcomed and will support our plans to utliise their great venue, activities and assured a great, fun weekend. For initial info please go to the Ramblers Skydive Toogoolawah website for most info you may require at this stage. Neil (Go Fly) and I will fly over and check out and confirm a suitable date and facilities etc etc on Saturday, will be in touch. PS. The weekend of the Famous Post Equinox Boogie, 27/28 Oct might be an option. Graham and Val. Feedback Welcomed.

Next weekend will let you know, poss Sat, going to Gatton Park, Coominya then Toogoolawah. yeah great memories, Graham & Val.

Congrades on an excellant job look forward to seeing and flying with you soon. Graham & Val.

Been there some time ago, going to catch up old contacts at Toogoolawah parachute drop zone for a fly inn get together, used to be a excellant weekend away, they provide accom, meals, refreshments and a good environment for all things flying. Will get over there next weekend and keep you posted. Graham&Val.

Getting back in the saddle, headed off in Savannah with Val to Gympie and met up with Brett Souter at Pro - Sky with a welcoming chat and excellent coffee, running a good operation/flying school, blasted off to Kilcoy and met past acquaintance Mal Shipton who gave us a update of the progress of Kilcoy Airfield and was having a working bee maintaining the Airfield. A sight to behold when you come in within a spectacular surrounds. Off to Watts Bridge and checked the massive expansion that's taken place, homeward bound to YCAB. Where to next ? Graham &Val.

Mal Shipton is the man, very welcoming, great spot, mob - 0427618271. Graham

Mark, have day off tomorrow Friday 15 th, going for a general fly, possibly to Kilcoy etc and finish with some circuits at Cab. Sometime in morning departure. Let me know if you want to come along. 0437004225. Graham - Hangar99 , Savannah

After reading the article of Facing up to CASA re-inspectors at Natfly with Bruce Avery in the latest Sport Pilot Mag. I ask do I as a RAA aircraft owner have to have carry my aircraft operations manual / Mainenance manual at all times especially on navs as in Bruce's case at Natfly ? I asked GA instructors and pilot shop manager today at Archerfield who were'nt aware of this practice in GA nor did I ever hear of this requirement while in GA training and as a previous 182 owner, have ensured I meet all the requirements that Bruce met prior to his Natfly trip. Thanks Bruce for the Heads Up, look forward to some clarification.

I have chosen RGIB and have found them to be an excellent broker to deal with for pre loved Savannah, cost $1900 for $50,000 Hull Insurance see Aaron Stephenson, contact [email protected]. Graham

Yeah know exactly how you feel, come from Hang Glider, instructor, commercial background and took some considerable prompting from old mates in the game to finally take the step to jump. It is well worth it and you 'd be surprised how little you've lost both in confidence and experience. Now have a Savannah and am loving to fly for my own enjoyment. Enjoy the journey. Graham and Val

I have chosen RGIB, Aaron Stephenson for insurance which we found very good and comapred well with other quotes. Look forward to aircraft arriving. Graham and Val

Here are some photos of our Savannah, some files seem to be to big to send. Have Hangarage at Caboolture now and look forward to the arrival of the plane from Lismore soooon. Graham and Val

Thanks Kaz, will follow them uptody as well.

Thanks, Louis will follow up tomorrow, good to have personal recommendations, can't wait to take delivery of the Savannah, it's in immaculate condition. Hope to send you the photo by email, as this IPad won't allow it, I have had some time in auster some time ago which was also used a glider tug. Thanks Graham and Val.

Purchasing a preloved Savannah and would like any recommendations for insurance cover. Thanks Graham

Have an Piper Aztec F operations and information manual, in good condition, suit lame or Aztec owner, flying school, Reimburse postage only. Graham

Thanks will let you know of the results, Graham and Val