Doug McCullough

Flying into Kununurra is not a problem, however, if you want to fly around the Bungle Bungle, there is a section in ERSA under Special Procedures on this. When I did it, it was also advised to go and have a chat with one of the local tour operators which I did and they were particularly helpful. For the Bungle Bungle scenic leg I input GPS way points on my AvPlan. This made flying the scenic route very easy.

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Thanks for your reply Guy, I had the following GPS coordinates 29°31′48″S 137°27′56″E that is is a clay pan about 5 nm north of the road. Close enough. I ended up googling Maree Man and there are some stories on its resurrection. Thanks again for your post, it has reiginighted my interest in the area. Cheers Doug

Great photos, thanks for sharing, I did a similar trip a few years ago and while tracking from Arkaroola to Willaim Creek tried to find Maree Man but didn't. Is that a photo of Maree Man in this group of photos? If it is it must have been recently restored as I wouldn't think that we could miss something that big. You would't happen to have the GPS coordinates of him would you, please? so I can compare them to where I had it marked on Google Earth. Cheers Doug

I agree with Downunder about displaying live traffic. I use AvPlan and usually fly in groups of 6 to 12 aircraft, half using OzRunways and half using AvPlan. My understanding is that OzRunways and AvPlan already have the ability to display each others aircraft as an overlay on the respective app. My understanding is that AvPlan is willing to display OzRunways aircraft on the AvPlan App and is also willing to allow OzRunways to display AvPlan aircraft on the OzRunways App. However OzRunways wont agree. It appears from the outside that OzRunways are making this decision for COMMERCIAL reasons rather than for SAFETY reasons. If this is the case I can't comprehend OzRunways reasoning as I can't see anybody who has used OzRunways for an extended period of time wanting to learn how to use a new app (ie AvPlan) and visa versa. When I fly in these groups, I can see on my AvPlan App other AvPlan users but I can't see the OzRunways users. I would encourage all those using OzRunways to make inquiries/representation to them why are't they allowing the display of AvPlan users or request the ability to see AvPlan users.

Great report and pics PUK, and yes being one of the attendees really enjoyed the weekend made all the better by being there with friends.

Hi Mike, the grass looks a lot greener than what it was when we flew into Marian. We were a group of 6 planes and parked our aircraft there on the 18th & 19th August last year. We flew down from Shute Harbour and I for one had trouble locating the airfield until I heard and saw one of our other aircraft call downwind, so I was able to follow him in. Great photos, in fact, the whole area looks fantastic. Cheers Doug

Thanks for your reply David, didn't try to calculate an average speed but my flight planning speed is 105 kts. On most of the legs to the West we rarely got above that probably averaging 95 - 100 kts, but on the legs to the East we often did with the fastest ground speed registered being 142 kts on our leg from Albany to Esperance.

Thanks for your reply and yes we passed abeam Giles on our leg from Ayers Rock to Warburton doing the IFR (I follow roads) thing, fantastic country. Flying in-company for me makes a trip like this that much more enjoyable, we enjoy the camaraderie at night time as well having others to consult with on weather and track as was the case from Warburton. We were to track to Meekatharra via Carnegie but we had to divert to Laverton and Leonora because of weather coming through from the west. Anyway enough of our trip, where to from Giles for you?

Thought that I would share our last flight/adventure which would be the longest I/We have completed. On Saturday 30th April 2016 my wife Robyn and I departed Caboolture for Western Australia with 12 other aircraft returning on the 17th May 2016. Some Basic statistics: Our Aircraft is a Tecnam Sierra with a new Rotax 912 ULS that had 25 hours on the clock when we departed. We covered 5,000 nm completing 56 flying hours. I put together a video and posted it on YouTube of the landings. It is not one of those fancy production, no music, just the landings at all of the various airports we landed at. If you do look at it, it may be best to get a cup of coffee as it is approximately 55 minutes long. Also attached is an Australian Map showing our track. Our great country is the reason why we fly !!!!!!!!!!! Hope you enjoy QRAA 2016 WA TRIP MAP.pdf QRAA 2016 WA TRIP MAP.pdf QRAA 2016 WA TRIP MAP.pdf

Yes it was a great day for flying. Enjoyed the breakfast at Murgon enroute to Gayndah. I had a minties moment (It's moments like this you need a Mintie) at the Gayndah gate, PUK introduces me to Rachel Chambers who proceeded to inform me of what the council can do for the flying community especially if we fly in as a group, So I asked Rachel what her role is in the council to which she replied, I am the Mayor. I then proceeded to cough spit and splutter for a second while I regained my composure. Where is my Minite. Rachael and the whole council team were quite emphatic about supporting the flying community and asking what can they do. PUK and I gave her a few ideas with transport being at the top of the list. We explained that the biggest concern for us anyway is transport from any airport to the town centre. I for one will be looking to revisit as soon as a suitable event or opportunity arises. The flight home to Caboolture via the Sunshine Coast was as always very enjoyable.

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For details, see attached file. Cheers Doug Used 912 ULS FOR SALE.pdf Used 912 ULS FOR SALE.pdf Used 912 ULS FOR SALE.pdf