JG3 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 New Years flight, sort of.... I had dreamed of doing my traditional early morning New Years flight over the Trinity Site, in New Mexico, where the first atomic bomb was exploded. But I couldn't get my visa extended, so had to do the flight in October. Can't fly right over the site because it's inside the restricted White Sands Missile Test Area. So this photo is from the very edge of that restricted area, and the actual site is 20 miles away, just this side of the mountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG3 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 New Years flight, sort of....I had dreamed of doing my traditional early morning New Years flight over the Trinity Site, in New Mexico, where the first atomic bomb was exploded. But I couldn't get my visa extended, so had to do the flight in October. Can't fly right over the site because it's inside the restricted White Sands Missile Test Area. So this photo is from the very edge of that restricted area, and the actual site is 20 miles away, just this side of the mountain. Ah heck, the photo doesn't seem to work. I don't know how to do this...... JG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 In case you haven't done it before: You have to first save the picture you want to show online somewhere (like here: http://www.recreationalflying.com/media/ ). Then you can add it from your media. If saved elsewhere online; when open and you are viewing the picture online, right click on it - save the image URLs link - put that link in the image URL in your post hope that helps and is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG3 Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 In case you haven't done it before: You have to first save the picture you want to show online somewhere (like here: http://www.recreationalflying.com/media/ ). Then you can add it from your media. If saved elsewhere online; when open and you are viewing the picture online, right click on it - save the image URLs link - put that link in the image URL in your post hope that helps and is correct. Brilliant, thanks! I had dreamed of doing my traditional early morning New Years flight over the Trinity Site, in New Mexico, where the first atomic bomb was exploded. But I couldn't get my visa extended, so had to do the flight in October. Can't fly right over the site because it's inside the restricted White Sands Missile Test Area. So this photo is from the very edge of that restricted area. The rest of the story of this adventure trip is at http://jgflyingroadtrip2014.blogspot.com.au/ JG 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunder Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I use the "upload file" on the bottom right to insert pics direct from my comp. No need for an online url then. After uploading you need to hit "more options" to change it from a thumb nail to full size. I remember your pic from last year. It was my intention to get the "last light" pic yesterday (31,12,14), sun going down over the ocean but came off nightshift yesterday morning and embarrasingly was asleep..... Will have to remember next year...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Where is the News Years day pic from Kilcoy John?...you always take one Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 My 1st pax ,Dan my son, after scenic rim flight landing back at Boonah in our new ROKO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA. Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 That's a bloody wide 2 seater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Yep. 1.3 Mtr inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Gareth whats a ROKO and what happened with the Sierra did you sell it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz3g Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I ummed and ahhed and finally decided to go for a fly this evening. The wind had dropped and the thermals had stopped working and it was beautifully smooth...just like riding on velvet. Just doodled around with a mate who owns several aircraft, including a six cylinder Jabiru, Commanche twin and an RV6. He hadn't been in an Auster before but I think he rather enjoyed it. At least until I slowed to 50 knots in the circuit and slowed down even more to go over the fence with the barn doors fully open. My last few flights have been during the middle part of the day with a destination to get to and the bumps have been really unpleasant. Great for gliding but really uncomfortable at 100 knots with big wings. Tonight was what it should all be about...sheer pleasure. Kaz 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Hi Mark yes the Sierra got sold on to a guy in Nth Qld , withe the insurance we bought a ROKOSPOL via Gold low wing brand new test hrs on it , i have been getting used to it under instruction from CFI ,have solo a few times ,great plane to fly , wide body (my son is 6.4 ) plenty of baggage space ,130 litres fuel, Rotax , all the bells and whistles, also flew out to Caboolture to get Dieter to adjust prop, getting very comfortable with plane cheers Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Isaac Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Gareth, I had to laugh looking at the both of you and the size of your son compared to you. I don't know what us Dads (or maybe Mums) did, but all our boys, well at least both of mine and all my friends boys are taller and bigger than their Dads. It's too late now for any discipline ... LOL, not that we need it any more. Nice landing BTW and a nice looking aircraft. Refresh my memory, what happened to the Sierra, I have a vague recollection it was damaged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Thanks David as per post above Sierra was sold on , the guy has more time to fix the damaged wings (my biggest boo boo in an aircraft) Craig and i decided we dont have the time or inclination to fix it so with insurance money we purchased the Roko also my advancing years means that time is not on my side LOL but flying the Roko has made the flying enjoyable , and learning in a new aircraft is exiting , so happy days again , and as you say our kids are getting much taller than us ,2 sons previous marraige 6.1 and 6.2 and dan is 6.4 and size 14 boots!! wtf happened there mum is 5.6 and i am barely 5.8 so go figure ,will try to get the go pro closer to the front next time or put 1 in front . Happy days and have a great 2015 cheers gareth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeptic36 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 It's too late now for any discipline Not if you're the one needing the discipline 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffd Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 ive looked up on the roko nice looking aircraft .how big was ya milkman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffd Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 sorry gareth i know we dont know each other but i couldnt resist i had to besat the other blokes to the punch plus im sure we will get to meet one day and you will get me back somehow:smile: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hi Jeff all good ,i see the joke in most things and can give as well as take it (jokes i mean ) LOL cheers gareth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 The size of my children is directly proportional to the time I took whilst making them.. Alan. ps. My wife is very short and tells people that her dad made her in a hurry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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