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Steve, Wasn't me with Leo. I did a quick run down the coast and came back for a few circuits with Steve T. The gusty conditions made things a little exciting. I'm really looking forward to it in some reasonable conditions. I think the glass will get easier with time but I reckon I'll take a while before I learn how to drive it, being linked to the GPS and all. More dollars out of the pocket. Greg

New Sportstar Had a fly of the new SportStar at Aldinga today. A very tight and tidy aircraft, although the eyes kept wandering away from the glass. That may take some extra effort Looking forward to my next adventure.

Hi Scott, Sorry I couldn't get down to Aldinga on Sunday but as usual, things overtake me at home. It would be nice to catch up at some stage although I was down there the other day and I saw your aircraft taxiing around. I was in the office for a moment then provided some ballast in a cessna 182. Very nice. When I got back, your aircraft had vanished. Did I see it on Saturday (I think) doing a circuit over Old Noarlunga Airfield? Robw, Thanks for the consideration re the Jabiru but like a lot of other newby pilots, I'm kicking tires at the moment. Hopefully it will happen for me one day. Cheers Greg

Excellent site. It certainly gives you an insight into the various controls/instrumentation. My daughter and son-in-law recently gave me a great book titled "In the Cockpit". A whole stack of photographs of a whole range of aircraft from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

Hi Scott very nice looking airccraft. It seems we have quite a community of aviators down this way. Thanks for the consideration regarding your a/c. I'll certainly be interested but like you, no tail wheel endorsement but intend to have a go at it. Have to save up for that as most of my spare cash went getting the RA licence. Doug, not sure but I think Bons may be Martyn's daughter (from Aldinga). I've found the people from the Old Noarlunga Airfield very accommodating and helpful. Like I said, one of the guys there got me started. I can't comment on what their view of ultralights is but there is a Jab in the hangar so that's positive. Cheers, Greg

Hi Doug, really nice to hear from someone local. Mundane is fine with me at this early stage. Still very much in the skill enhancement stage....but getting there. Happy to take an instructor with me for a circuit or two before heading out. Not entirely sure whether to build or buy. I can get a fair bit of help from the locals around here. I live near the Old Noarlunga Airfield which is what set me going on the flying path. Hope to have an aircraft there one day. I'll look forward to catching up with you at some stage. Cheers Greg

Just a quick note to say g'day. Been flying for about 18 months but 12 of that was in training. Got my RA licence back in August '07. Only flying Sportstars at this stage but keen to build or buy my own aircraft. Not real sure what I want but doing lots of research. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Plan to do a little touring around the state (SA) and continent in the future once I get some hours under my belt. At this stage, I'm enjoying taking family and friends for local flights to see our great coastline. Looking forward to being a part of the forums.