rep003 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Howdy Guy's and Gal's . I'm Troy form Bunbury ,Western Aust. I have just started down the RA-Aus path with my local aerodrome & the bug has bitten HARD. Ultimately I'd love to buy something like a X-Air Standard or similar for some cost effective fun in the sun with Plus one :) Sadly it seems that the vast majority of Ultralights ( and enthusiasts ) are on the other side of the continent though I am hoping that this forum will bridge the gaps :p Cheers Troy Rep. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Gnu Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Terrific Troy, great to see more from WA! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 ...Sadly it seems that the vast majority of Ultralights ( and enthusiasts ) are on the other side of the continent ... The upside is you'll be less likely to run into one of those pesky ultralights! Welcome Troy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rep003 Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Haha thanks guys I see the forums run about a 50% funny focker ratio lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlash Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Hi Troy, welcome. I started flying in Bunbury 14 years ago. Wasn't the big fancy flying school there then, just the aero club. After flying GA on and off for many years I've recently discovered RA-Aus flying, and I've done more flying this year already than the last four years. I'm currently flying out of Bindoon but will be flying down that way before long, I have family down there. May see you in the sky sometime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rep003 Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Hi Troy, welcome.I started flying in Bunbury 14 years ago. Wasn't the big fancy flying school there then, just the aero club. After flying GA on and off for many years I've recently discovered RA-Aus flying, and I've done more flying this year already than the last four years. I'm currently flying out of Bindoon but will be flying down that way before long, I have family down there. May see you in the sky sometime. Always nice to meet a fellow Sandgroper :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinga Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Hi Troy, It's always a little exciting when another flying enthusiast pops his head up over here. Good luck with the flying keep in touch and hope to catch up one day. ps: Is Brendan still at Bunbury or did he give it away with the Microlights? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rep003 Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Hi Troy,It's always a little exciting when another flying enthusiast pops his head up over here. Good luck with the flying keep in touch and hope to catch up one day. ps: Is Brendan still at Bunbury or did he give it away with the Microlights? Craig Hi Craig , I tried to get in contact with Brendan , when I was debating Flex or Fixed Wing , with no success . So I'm guessing he gave it away :( Nice to know there is a few WA boys around here :) Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinga Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Hi Craig ,I tried to get in contact with Brendan , when I was debating Flex or Fixed Wing , with no success . So I'm guessing he gave it away :( Nice to know there is a few WA boys around here :) Cheers Yes, Troy last time I spoke to him he was wrapping things up just wasn't sure that he had yet, yes shame as it leaves us with really only York (RAA) or Exmouth (HGFA) as far as I can see, I went the other way from fixed wing to flex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rep003 Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 CFI at Busselton mentioned a gent out Wagin way was starting microlight instruction too . I don't know if he's up and running yet . Got his name and number... just in case ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Way out west, no way it's just that some of us are way out east. Good to have you on the forum. Alan Marriette (Adelaide Central.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinga Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 CFI at Busselton mentioned a gent out Wagin way was starting microlight instruction too . I don't know if he's up and running yet . Got his name and number... just in case ;p mmmm, Wagin that'd be nice and central 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinga Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Way out west, no way it's just that some of us are way out east.Good to have you on the forum. Alan Marriette (Adelaide Central.) Hi Alan, was out your way some weeks back flying with Larry at Strath, great place. Def plan to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzBirdy Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Jonsey still go,n? Bloodyell, i just did a quick math, 24 years ago, im old now. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eatherbreather Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Hey all, Any word on the Wagin flying school? Will they be teaching three axis or trikes? My machine as pictured is ex Bindoon. Some of you may recognise it James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlash Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I'll be down at Wagin next weekend so will find out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eatherbreather Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Excellent! Fingers crossed they can teach three axis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rep003 Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Nice ultralight Eatherbreather ... flightstar ? I msgd you the name and number I was given :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eatherbreather Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Thanks matey! Thruster T300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rep003 Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Thanks matey! Thruster T300 Nice ... I was following one of those on Gumtree :-) Hard to find things like that in WA I'm finding Cheers Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eatherbreather Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Ah yeah there not many of these types around unfortunately. Instructors are very few and far between too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rep003 Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Ah yeah there not many of these types around unfortunately. Instructors are very few and far between too Any luck finding an instructor Eatherbreather ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eatherbreather Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 There is a guy in Northam that can teach - I can get his number to you if you want or there's good old (sorry Jim!) Jim Cuthill in Victoria (Falconhawk flying school). I had excellent results with Jim. He's a great guy and I would have qualified if it not for a minor mishap that put his Thruster out of action for a bit : ( I haven't tried the Wagin guy yet. Wagin being so much closer to home obviously appeals to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Nice ... I was following one of those on Gumtree :-)Hard to find things like that in WA I'm finding Cheers Troy They are a very good and strong aircraft but I'm not sure of any that have finished up in Gumtrees, it is certainly worth a try but the recovery may be a bit difficulty. . Just a branch of Alan's sense of humour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rep003 Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 They are a very good and strong aircraft but I'm not sure of any that have finished up in Gumtrees, it is certainlyworth a try but the recovery may be a bit difficulty. . Just a branch of Alan's sense of humour. Gumtree ... Branch ... "Leave "it out Alan hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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