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    ....an instructor? Sorry....just being facetious..... In my case, being vertically challenged, a cushion and/or properly-adjusted seating position so you feel comfortable handling the controls at all times. I would also add pre-flight preparation as being an essential cockpit tool. Read up on the theory of each aspect you are going to cover prior to each lesson. Hope it all goes well - keep us informed of your progress! Cheers, Neil
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    Hi Kaz, Yes - I certainly remember the same, and rubber band powered balsa wood planes too. Also we all know planes can fly upside down, so IMO (unscientific as that may be) the curve more determines the smoothness of the flow of air and where it breaks down relative to the AofA thus assisting the lift, rather than actually providing lift. I could be entirely wrong, but while my plane continues to fly I don't really care...... Cheers, Neil
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    Nice video! Not so sure about the Village People soundtrack......
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    Hi Kaz, A really interesting read - I especially like those old photos.....thanks for posting. Cheers, Neil
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    Good to hear, although it must have been a truly slow snail that had your mail..... As it was one of the few decent days for flying in weeks here in Melbourne I shoved our new rego card on our plane and went for a fly yesterday. Magic. Cheers Neil
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    Hi rgmwa, Excellent video. I know policemen and doctors start to look young as you get older, but that pilot made me feel truly ancient !! Cheers Neil
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    Hi Maj, Congratulations! I am sure the board will significantly benefit from your presence..... Cheers, Neil
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    Hi Frank, From the meeting at Temora it was my understanding that LP/HP endorsements were being removed (along with HF and Nosewheel) , so shouldn't be an issue any more..... Cheers Neil
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    Hi Planet47, Mine only took a few days, so hopefully not too long. Cheers Neil
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    Hmm - let me mews over that joke for a while....
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    Also Sunbury East onto 121.6, I believe. Makes a lot of sense. Sometimes couldn't get a broadcast in at Penfield due to others on 126.7, eg from Colac, Yarrawonga, Leongatha etc Cheers Neil
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    Dave, Well done, mate! You will never forget it. Cheers, Neil
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    Well I am in the fortunate position of being able to report GOOD news on the registration front. Our rego is due to expire on Oct 27th, and I received the renewal notice on Sept 26th. I sent off the renewal info with a new set of rego and warning sign photos signed & dated by Sept 27th. Yesterday (Oct 15th) I received 2 emails confirming a) the money had been taken from our account b) our rego had been renewed with no problems. So that was 2 weeks! So from our perspective well done to the RA-Aus admin staff for getting the rego renewal done promptly! Cheers Neil
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    I got it too.
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    Hi Bucky, OK - just try to convince your missus that the knowledge and skills you get from flying will be passed on to your kids and will enhance their education Cheers, Neil
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    Bit of a ruff landing, I thought.... Did he have any K-9 missiles on board? See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-9_%28missile%29 Neil
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    Hi HITC, I attended one of the CASA lectures about this stuff. Holders of the RPL can subsequently get a XC endorsement, same as RA-Aus certificate holders. So no problem there that I can see. They can also get a Controlled Airspace (CTA) and Controlled Aerodrome (CTR) endorsement, which we can't. To be sure, I suggest you contact CASA - the 2 guys doing the talk I attended were very happy to take questions by phone or email. They were Michael White and Tim Penney [email protected] and [email protected] Cheers Neil
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    Hi Cosmick, Thanks for posting - we can all learn from your unfortunate experience. As others have said, the main thing is that you and your pax are OK, although it is obviously sad about the plane. We have toe brakes in our Gazelle, and I find them very useful - but then I have small feet, so I do not usually have a problem with inadvertently hitting the brakes! The main problem we have is no parking brake, so sloping ground or windy conditions can be interesting until a quick exit can be made from the cockpit to chock the wheels! All the best with getting back in the saddle, and I hope Mark's plane can be quickly (and not too expensively) fixed. Cheers Neil
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    Well, if we're going to get technical :- fumus, fumi Latin noun 2nd declension gender: masculine Cheers Neil
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    Excellent film, Nev. Thanks for posting. Cheers Neil
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    Hi Marty, I see you're from Tassie - but if you are ever over Melbourne way drop into Point Cook RAAF Museum and take a look at the Mosquito they are currently rebuilding (sadly not to flying condition, just for static display). Edit -> Ah - just spotted Facthunter has already pointed this out!! Cheers, Neil
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    Hi B200man! Tell us a bit more about yourself, we are nosey interested! What planes you fly, what your particular interests are etc Cheers, Neil
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    Hi Phil, Here are two (plus the one in my avatar ) Cheers Neil
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    Hi Steve, All the best with your recovery. The fact you are sending updates from your phone and getting told off by the nurses is good . Hope all goes well - keep us informed. Cheers Neil
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    Hi Shane and . The N-3 Pup looks great - exactly the sort of fun little machine that recreational flying is all about IMO. Keep us posted on your progress - look forward to hearing about its completion. Cheers, Neil
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