Guest Crashbait Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 G'day all, My name is Liam Payne from Eidsvold Qld. Very new to the flying bug. Have always had a love of flying but haven't had the opportunity till now. I've only had a TIF in a Jabiru so far but hope to start on my Rec. license soon. Hard to fit in with work, family etc. Anyway, looking forward to some feedback in the future. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 welcome here. Liam, spend a bit of time exploring this forum and the RAAus site for information. Keep your knowledge ahead of your flying ,not the other way around. Nev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 G'day and Welcome Liam.......:thumb_up: It's great to see you've got started, even if it's only in a TIF'y way, it's a great feeling to be able to achieve a dream and fly:thumb_up: Like Nev said, you can never know to much, so keep up the getting to know what's what, how, and why's... It makes flying all that more enjoyable when you know what's going on.... Ask away, Have fun, and fly Safe:big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crashbait Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks for the support. Do have a quick query though. How difficult would it be to start training in a Tecnam and then change to a Jabiru? The closest school to me is in Bundy (Hinkler Flying School) using Jabiru's. However, I'll be spending some time in Gympie waiting for our first bub to show up in Sept. so a good time to start I reckon! Have been in contact with Brett Soutter (Pro-Sky Gympie) and they use Tecnams. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 [quote=Liam Payne; I've only had a TIF in a Jabiru so far "What,You Havn`t Tried The Drifter"?. ;) Liam. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 "What,You Havn`t Tried The Drifter"?. ;) Both Gympie and Bundy don't have Drifters I don't think.........:big_grin: To answer your question: I don't really know, because I haven't flown a Tecnam, but from what I hear, there pretty easy to handle. The Jab's have got a tendency to be a bit trickyer on the landing's, but I'm sure you'll adjust to it in time, It may just take a bit to get used to that's all, and expect not to be able to land the Jab nicely first off, the Tecy's tend to make a bad pilot look good...;) from what I hear anyway.........:thumb_up: Have Fun:big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crezzi Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Its easier to stick with 1 type of aircraft when you're training but lots of people can't or don't (for all sorts of reasons). It might take a lesson or 2 to get used to the new plane when you change but the basics you have already learnt will stand you in good stead. Plus you will have the experience of flying more than 1 aircraft with more than 1 instructor. Probably best if you didn't keep swapping between schools and aircraft though. You don't need to spend long on this forum to find proponents of both Tecnam & Jabiru. Experience of both is a little rarer - don't worry about it, just enjoy the journey to your pilot certificate. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaissance Man Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Welcome, Liam. I personally found it easier to stick to one aircraft... not just one model, but try to choose a particular one of the club ones to fly consistently. This was the instructor's advice, and I feel like I know the aircraft really well. But either way, welcome and have fun!! Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crashbait Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Thanks all. It makes sense to stick to one type of aircraft, but I'm kinda limited by what's available locally. Re. Tecnams and their ability to "make a bad pilot look good" - Great!! I'm gunna need all the help I can get!!! Can't wait to get in the air!! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crezzi Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Re. Tecnams and their ability to "make a bad pilot look good" - I wouldn't count on this being the case if I were you ;-) . Good luck with the training Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I wouldn't count on this being the case if I were you ;-) . Good luck with the training Yeah, I just read that somewhere... I suppose there just saying that they are a bit easier than Jab's:thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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