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  1. pmccarthy
    I charge my Skyecho overnight on a 2.4 amp USB point. Gets to full charge. It seems to run indefinitely if I then plug it into the USB point in the aircraft while it is turned on.
  2. pmccarthy
    There was a great video of a Foxbat drone striking a Russian military base yesterday. On Telegram, so I can’t post it here.
  3. pmccarthy
    Within an hour of Kyneton at 110 knots, I can fly to Bendigo, Echuca, Tocumwal, Shepparton, Benalla, Millawa, Ballarat, Ararat, Riddel, Penfield, Melton, Lethbridge, Colac, Maryborough, Stawell, Kerang, Pyramid Hill. Probably a few others I can't think of. My favourites would be Ararat (coffee), Maryborough (always quiet), Tocumwal (coffee), Millawa (lunch), Melton (burger). Used to be Bendigo, Echuca and Shepparton but they brought in landing fees. Wherever you are going, you can check Notams and permission in the air if it is an hour away.
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    Contrary to the argument for pre- planning, what I enjoy most is getting up to 3000 feet then thinking” where will I go today?” Then flying for up to two hours (total out and back) in any direction. I know all the territory and can’t get lost and I have an iPad and a phone with OzRunways and other good stuff. Probably a dozen airfields I can choose to land on if I wish within that range. A couple need Notam checking, most don’t. It’s not like a trip which needs planning, just the freedom of flying.
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    It was the Bacchus Marsh Aero Club's Cessna 150.
  6. pmccarthy
    I have twice simulated radio failure in an unfamiliar aircraft by plugging my headset into the passenger socket.
  7. pmccarthy
    Maybe an award of wings to put on your mantelpiece might be better. The club shows its respect for your achievement without tempting you to embarrass yourself.
  8. pmccarthy
    So did we, but it was the pre-digital age.
  9. pmccarthy
    I see there are enamel wings available for the Mile High club.
  10. pmccarthy
    How about this for adrenalin boosting?
  11. pmccarthy
    The authorities should look into it.
  12. pmccarthy
    Just another shithole.
  13. pmccarthy
    IMHO there was more responsible driving when we had few speed limits. When I learned, there was no open road speed limit and just one in-town speed limit. Every driver had to decide what was safe for the conditions. If you got it wrong, Mr Plod could charge you with "speed dangerous" or "manner dangerous". Now there are varying limits everywhere, and most drivers take them to be the mandatory speeds for driving that segment. Thye drive to the limit regardless of conditions. I know when I say "slow down a bit" SWMBO replies "Its 80 here" and ignores me.
  14. pmccarthy
    I try not to post if I have had a few.
  15. pmccarthy
    It was a very pretty plane.
  16. pmccarthy
    No, a private pilot cannot fly for hire or reward. You need a commercial pilot, who is trained and tested to a higher standard.
  17. pmccarthy
    Hope they are not drop bears.
  18. pmccarthy
    Not so as far as I know. Most new transponders in new aircraft may be ADSB capable but don't have to have a GPS source installed.
  19. pmccarthy
    Yes of course, thanks.
  20. pmccarthy
    What’s with the fixed nosewheel on VH-TVP?
  21. pmccarthy
    It would be OK if he had an ASIC.
  22. pmccarthy
    But no entry to CTA without a current class 1 or 2 medical.
  23. pmccarthy
    Assuming this is alcohol related. I was a teenager learning how to handle alcohol ( and often not) when I was also learning to fly. But I cannot conceive of thinking it would be ok to go flying when pissed. Even in my worst moments.
  24. pmccarthy
    But did he have an ASIC?
  25. pmccarthy
    Plenty of them in Alaska.
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