Guest Billjim Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hi reader of this. Just thought I'd submit my 2 bobs worth re. Rec. Aviation as a matter of possible interest. Got my PPL in 1964, then did it for a job for a few yrs mainly charter in N.T. and later some "executive" stuff. Had last flown around 20 yrs ago. Wanting to get back to a bit of pleasure flying after 20 yrs of withdrawal symptoms, I went to renew my licence - as a PPL only. I passed the medical but CASA made it so expensive and drawn out due minor issues (If I need to get out & push then I'll glide) that to continue was virtually prohibitive. An unfortunately typical example of bureaucratic tin plating. All I wanted to do was fly OCTA now and then for old times sake & a bit of fun while I have time left to do so. When I told the CEO I was going to have a look at "utralights", she wasn't too happy - watches too much T.V. & I think associated same with Icarus or similar. Anyway, being a Sensetive New Age Guy I told her she could flog the tractor if I didn't return and went anyway. To the main point at last ...... Went for a fly in a Tecnam Super .. was ultra impressed. Real stick & rudder flying again, just like the days in the bush away from the b.s., and in an aircraft that is in every sense a great little safe fun machine - stable & forgiving enough to survive an old f..t like myself. And performs better than many GA aircraft anyway. I'm sure there are many other such a/c as good but that is the only one I have experienced. And I was equally impressed by the professional and friendly attitude of the instructor. RA today has come of age, offers a great deal to those who would otherwise be denied the opportunity to experience the joys of "hands on" aviation and hopefully has a secure future. Anyway, just thought I'd ramble on with thanks to admin. who helped me find my way around this forum - old dog, new tricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPete Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 ahhhhhhhhhh...... another lost soul returns from the GA wilderness and sees the shining, welcoming RAA light. Welcome Billjim. regards :big_grin::big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Great tale Billjim. That's what it's all about. Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Hi reader of this. All I wanted to do was fly OCTA now and then for old times sake & a bit of fun while I have time left to do so. quote] Hi BillJim and , An example of the principal reason why those of us who got the AUF/RAA up and running worked so hard to make it a success. Cheers, Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 G'day Billjim and welcome. I wonder how many of us started in GA, left it and then got into RAAus. I left flying for a few years, then got back into GA, but it was too expensive to keep current. RAAus was my salvation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Good stuff Well done Biljim. You wont regret a moment of it. Did you go to Narrowmine the Mecca of ultralighting in the land of OZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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