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What a great write up! Thanks so much for taking the time to write it and share it with everyone.
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Bugger! Would have been a good trip with you.Spewing, the plane I wanted to fly was booked out both Saturday and Sunday. Neither pilot that had it booked opted to fly, so it sat in the hanger all weekend. I can understand people bailing due to poor weather, but the weather was perfect on the weekend... So annoying. -
That is certainly the vibe I am getting from all those who have kindly offered a seat should one come up. Many thanks again to all those who have put their hands up.FWIW, I dont charge a single cent when anyone comes flying with me. Sometimes people buy me lunch, sometime people shout me a beer at the pub afterward, I don't expect anything. I am only going flying when I want too, not when someone else wants me too. What goes around comes around, Compensation may come in seeing someone enjoy flying, it may come in seeing someone else accomplish their dream of flying, I don't really care. -
All good, I have budgeted for up to $1000/hrIronically I michaelm states he is a lawyer ....... so whats all the fuss aboutEmjoy your flight (s) mike - make sure you dont get charged more tjhan $ 600 / hour for your half share -
Perhaps I might complicate my own thread by saying 'would it matter if instead we did a contra deal for the provision of legal services?'
Just kidding.
Thanks for everyone's offers, comments and input.
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Thanks Mike, will do if I am ever over that way.MichaelM if you ever find yourself on holiday in Perth for any reason - drop me a line always happy to take along another aviation nut like myself! -
Thanks Geoff, will do.MM I would be happy to take you up. I am always looking for people to fly with. Send me a PM with contact details. -
That's a fair point - I must admit that general proposition crossed my mind when writing the part about contributing toward fuel/lunch, but I did think to myself I would ensure that whatever contribution I made was not unlawful.Don't know about recreational certificate but PPL pilots cannot fly 'for hire or reward' tricky one that. Define reward? I am pretty sure sharing fuel cost is Ok but be careful what is defined as 'reward' This is CASA we are talking about!That being the case, I'll say here for the record that I will only contribute in a way that is not unlawful.
Cheers
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Thanks very much Pearo, PM sent.Happy to take you up anytime. I am based at YRED. Flick me a PM with mobile phone number and/or email. -
Hi everyone
I'm not sure if this is common, or in the right forum, but thought I would put it out there.
I am looking for the opportunity to be a passenger on flights in and around the Brisbane area if you have a spare seat and would like some company. I'm looking to be more than just a passive passenger or someone getting a 'free ride' - contributing and learning along the way as much as possible. Circuits, local flights, cross country - whatever. Happy to contribute toward fuel/lunch etc.
A bit about me from my intro post:
Lawyer by day, aviation enthusiast by night. I've undertaken a couple of TIFs over the last few years but have not yet been in a position to commit to flight training.
So, in the abscence of actual flying, to get my "fix" I've been watching a few channels on Youtube (Romeo Juliet Whiskey, Mark Roberts, Flight Chops, Student Pilot Journey and PilotsEye just to name a few). I've also read the Bob Tait BAK book (several times) and am lucky enough to know a Qantas 737 captain who I harass with endless questions.
Apart from that, a bit of plane spotting and listening to ATC from time to time. In that regard I think the seqaldradar.net project is great.
I live near YBAF.
I'd be grateful to hear from anyone who might be able to offer a seat. If there are any other forums or places to make such a request I'd be grateful to know of those as well.
Thanks
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If anyone is interested, I obtained a copy of the ATC for around the relevant time (1600 to 1700 local) from LiveATC and removed the silences.
SRO is the aircraft in question.
At around 7m50s you can hear the pilot of WYS (which I think is one of the local traffic/news choppers) say that he is an aeroplane LAME and can assist by having a look.
Link: Dropbox - YBAF2-Apr-27-2017-0600Z to 0700Z silence removed.mp3
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Hi there!
Lawyer by day, aviation enthusiast by night. I've undertaken a couple of TIFs over the last few years but have not yet been in a position to commit to flight training.
So, in the abscence of actual flying, to get my "fix" I've been watching a few channels on Youtube (Romeo Juliet Whiskey, Mark Roberts, Flight Chops, Student Pilot Journey and PilotsEye just to name a few). I've also read the Bob Tait BAK book (several times) and am lucky enough to know a Qantas 737 captain who I harass with endless questions.
Apart from that, a bit of plane spotting and listening to ATC from time to time. In that regard I think the seqaldradar.net project is great.
I live near YBAF.
I look forward to learning and contributing
Cheers!
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Gareth Lacey was kind enough to take me up this morning. Heck Field to Kooralbyn and back via Q1. It was a pretty smooth flight overall, even with a bit of wind around. Had a great time - so good to see that part of the South-East from the air. Thanks again Gareth.