Shelley

Hi Sky We enjoyed an incredible 12-day air safari over there last year. Africa proved memorable in so many ways. There's a gallery of pics and lots of Oz stuff on my website: www.flyingtheoutback.com.au cheers Shelley

Ten of us are flying through the Channel Country in early September on the way home from Cape York and it's been suggested we overnight at the old Bedourie pub rather than at Birdsville. I've only ever called in for a coldie at lunch time and kept on flying, so was wondering whether 24 hours could be well filled here?

What a great trip, Kaye. I wish I could have made it this year. I loved hearing about all those waypoints you called in to. Gives me a handful of new places to research, particularly Balladonia. Thanks so much for sharing. Cheers Shelley

Thanks Bas - that's fantastic. I'll get on to it! Cheers Shelley

Hi again Jeremy. I put a little notice on my website http://www.flyingtheoutback.com.au/blog/n/murray-bridge-anyone-120504 to tell people about Balcony on Sixth. If you'd like to email me a photo to accompany it, feel free. I've just put a generic aircraft pic there in the meantime.

Hi again Bas, Is that your real name? This is the first forum I've ever joined and I'm finding it weird talking to people without using their own name. Anyway, I'll catch on I guess. Just wanted to enthuse you to start looking for that Local Travel Guru hat of yours, so you can slowly feed me some good oil about where to stay on Kangaroo Island. It looks as though we'll probably come down for a couple of nights around the weekend of 27th October (I know, that's ages away, but I'm a reeeeeeally early planner) so any recommendations about strips, accom and car hire would be really welcome. Thanks so much.

Hi Metalman Yes, that was me. Do you know, I'll never forget the impact that 3 days flying with Ruth had on me. Despite not wanting to admit it to a bloody Kiwi, flying those South Island mountains under Ruth's incredible instruction and intimate local knowledge was one of the most spectacular and memorable experiences I've ever had. I'm glad you got to meet her.

Thanks Bas, how fabulous. I've just come back from taking a plane load of crazy girls out to the Flinders etc over Easter, which required a fair bit of organising, so havent looked into Kangaroo Island yet. I've seen lots of potential over the years however! All those strips, all those welcoming faces... And wineries .... Can't wait. I shall definitely seek your local guidance re the best spots. That's lovely of you to offer. Cheers Shelley

I'm a Sydney girl, and thus there's nothing i look forward to more than fuelling up and heading over the ranges into red dirt country. As aviation journalism is what keeps bread on my table, I always love hearing about new destinations around the country to visit and write up. So i look forward to hearing everybody's adventures. I fly a C182 out of Curtis Aviation at Sydney's Camden airport. I also have an online home for my ramblings and photos if anyone's interested: www.flyingtheoutback.com.au Cheers Shelley Ross

Hi Tim Welcome. If you need a few suggestions about where to go once you get to Australia, have a look through my website: www flyingtheoutback.com.au and see what takes your interest around the outback. There are lots of station stays etc if you want to get off the beaten track. It's not on the website, but if youre going to Alice Springs you might like to check out Old Ambalindum Homestead, a nearby station with an airstrip. All the best Shelley Ross

Hi Jeremy, Balcony on Sixth looks gorgeous. I was just thinking about stopping a night at Murray Bridge on a flight down to Kangaroo Island later this year, so will definitely give you a yell and come and stay. I'd love to see it first hand so i can include it on my website: www.flyingtheoutback.com.au Congratulations on your PPL. Here's to wonderful times ahead!