Compulsion Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Hi Everyone. I went for my first flight in a Jabiru 160 today at Murray Bridge. I looked at the aircraft and my size and thought no way. I had a great trial flight and was allowed to do everything but land. Needless to say I am now going to get my Recreational Pilots Licence. Because I have a Glider Licence it shouldn't take me too long to solo. Here's to a new challenge in life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Moore Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Congrats John on making the decision to jump into flying with an engine. Look forward to reading about your progress on here as you go further down the path of learning how to grapple with a throttle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Gnu Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Welcome John, hope you enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Fil Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Welcome John, Lots of good info and peole here to assist. Any questions, just ask and you'll get lots of help. Noting your glider background I am assuming you'll nail the forced landings ..... Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_S Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Hi John, to the forums, and your RA training. I am sure you will enjoy both. Cheers Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damkia Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Just remember you don't NEED to turn the fan off when you land... Gliding should make the "dead stick" landing process a no-brainer for you later on. Normally you only get one shot at a landing in a glider, at least with powered flight you are able to do a go-around if you stuff your approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Welcome John.............................................................Maj... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compulsion Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 The only thing I really have to get used to is the ground rush as you are landing. Never bothered me in the glider but sure seemed awful fast yesterday coming into a gravel strip. Yes I did find myself constantly looking for a nice paddock to land in all the time. LOL I was surprised how nicely the Jabiru did actually glide. Can't wait to get into the air again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clansman Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 All the best John. We may meet at one of the bbqs. I'm a senior instructor with Mike Chapman's team at Hangar 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compulsion Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 Hi Paul. I will make sure that i introduce myself to you. I am flying on ANZAC day and probably the following Sunday. You wouldn't happen to know an old friend of mine that flies out of Murray Bridge? David Searle. I want to get back in touch with him after many years. He used to fly with RFDS I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clansman Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Sorry John, don't know David, but will ask around for you. Have fun ANZAC Day, I've got a day with the g'kids in Angaston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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