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Yea, “bums on seats” does sound like a good thread and idea. Also so many people that used to but can’t fly for what ever reason or even sharing the cost of longer trip with a fellow pilot just to get out to places you wouldn’t normally go to would be awesome. I guess the challenge is possibly just building the connections with people and making sure that people don’t just flake out on trips.

Sorry to hear that Clinton the 182 would have been an awesome plane to own. It is 100x better when you can share the experience or even just have someone to chat to on the trips. I love doing visits so small SEQ towns but it’s a bit slow when it’s just yourself.

Just wondering if fellow aviators find it hard to fill the Copilot/passenger seats in their recreational flying. I have been flying for some time and struggled to find a good social group and networking. May be a reflection on myself but I have heard aviation can sometimes be a solo adventure. Just wondering how others find it?

Thanks Jack, always appreciate the support of volunteers. Good to have a good active flying club!

Yes, fingers crossed. Will be good to see a good turn out! Will be my first fly in and camp.

Awesome mate, Heading myself in the Victa Saturday, camping. But will have someone heading up in the car with all the camping gear. Looking forward to it!

Just want to see who’s planning on heading to Old Station? Are you flying in, Camping, got other adventures planned around the place?

I kind of expected him to have had a engine failure considering his engine has been overheating for months, but no just bad decision making landing with the wind. This is he second time he has crashed a plane. I am not sure i would fly with him.

I think you can get the NAV without controlled airspace but you do need the radio endorsement which basically comes with your RAA training. The english test i believe is needed for controlled airspace. Cost is all relative as flying is all competency based. I did RPC in 20.5 Hours (i think 20 is min). Navs i have done 2x with instructor 1x solo and now up to the flight test each averages around 3-4 hours but depends on school and location. Each hour is about $230ph (i won't add it up i don't want to know) Can rent for as low as $189ph endorsements Radio, Pax, NW, HF With the hours above though i have seen people do it quicker and others do it much slower due to competency. But the trick is don't count the total cost like any hobby you do it slowly and fly because you enjoy and don't count the $$$

@Bosi72 Thanks for the links they will come in handy. Thanks to all, i am in the process of finalising my NAVS so should have this sorted by the time I start on the RPL . After that the next steps will be plane shopping.

@KRviator Thank you for the input. Got the ball rolling with ASIC, Medical and Forms. Will check out some of the local schools.

I've recently finished my RPC and Navs and looking to do the conversion to RPL. Just wanted some recommendations around where to go and whats involved.

Ive Just done my second nav so by no means a master. I find a combination of time and visual reference helps. I write the sequence of frequencies in the margin of the plan as they would come based on your. Trip. it Is also a good way of knowing what to set the next frequency too. Then just use time and visual references on your chart to know.

Bird Strike If ostriches could fly.

The organisers should at least refund the portion of the ticket that would have contributed to the raffle. Whats that saying they drum in to us all “Failure to plan is planning to fail”. There possibly should have been more contingencies in the event organisation.

First solo was a interesting one, had been doing all my training in a J170. Had my mind set that my first solo would be around the 15hour mark. The day started with the J170 out for service so opted to try the J230 with the guidance of the instructor assuming it would just be some circuit training given I was at about 12.5 hours. After about 3 circuits the instructor asked me to do a full stop and proceeded to tell me time for your first solo. Never thought I would be so soon in the training and had no idea would be in the faster more powerful J230. Though looking back it was a great lesson in keeping cool and just fly the plane. I thinking I would have been more stressed if it had know it was coming.

The school I have been with teaches basically from downwind leg after the threshold we do glide approaches. It is a great skill to have and I like the fact that in worst case it is something I have been practising with every landing.

Thanks Possum ? That advice is golden and exactly what I am after it really give me a good idea around of ownership and flying is like. Seems they are a good option and as you say there will always be something to maintain but that is part and parcel of the age of the aircraft. I appreciate the comment and will start looking in to some of your points. Thanks

I have been learning in the Jabs, the best one for space and usable weight has been the Jabiru 170 at 320ish empty kilos it gives enough for fuel and passenger but the storage is limited. The jabiru 230 has the same MTOW the added weight of the engine makes fuel capacity along with passenger marginal. I don’t mind the slings and a four seater may be the trick. I think shares have their benefits but always wonder how well those arrangements go. Heard some horror stories with different personalities in share arrangements.

Agreed, but seating is not an issue I don’t think there would ever be a time where I would want to fly with more than two people. I’m not looking for the biggest I can afford just something that has decent usable weight giving some flexibility. The main issue is that being 6,3ft and 100 kilo with passenger around the same my usable weight is chewed up pretty quick particularly in RAA. Even with the weigh increase I would have to look beyond the usual fleet. My thoughts on the pipers is that they offered decent cabin space along with carrying capacity I would need to achieve my goals. Plus they are relatively affordable.

Was a great event. Here are some pics taken by #theaussietrekka . I will be looking forward to the next event.

I’ve recently finished my RPC through RAA and super excited. I have been thinking of the next steps. In the next 4.5 hours I will have my Passenger endorsement. I will then be working on my NAVS then possibly converting over to an RPL or PPL. But looking to the future I would be keen to buy an aircraft. I like Piper Cherokee but keen to hear what others think? Like the piper tomahawk, but useable weight is to low. Need at least 300kg. Budget around $50k.

My Partner and I do a lot of cross country trips 4x4 driving. I have since started my flight training with the long term goal of doing a cross country cert to travel Australia with a differing point of view. Both of these activities carry us to places where there is limited or no mobile reception. With an upcoming 3 week trip where we would be exploring the outback (BNE to Alice Springs) and with the flying in mind we opted to invest in a GPS communicator. Exploring the options there were a couple of options available Spot (Gen 3), EPIRB and Garmin Inreach. We opted for the Garmin InReach Mini as it allowed 2-way communication, low purchase price and flexible plans. The SPOT although cheaper off the shelf the plans were $219 p.a and this didn't allow 2-way communications. In contrast, the Garmin basic freedom plan $55p.a and $35per month and the plan can be put on hold at any time so minimum annual cost $90. EPIRB again cheaper but doesn't allow 2-way communication. I am interested in getting some feedback on what people use and opinions experiences with different products?

Understood, the lead time on the kit is a consideration. I must admit I like the bushcat and it seems to be developing a good following. Hope you will keep us posted on your build when you do get round to it. I would be interested to know how it goes. gav