Ronin

Dave can't take a trick, bad winds coming ripped off front wheel and some minor damage, but he's still in good spirits considering he's pretty bruised up and he has new parts are on the way, he is one tough, determined guy, everyone keep fingers and toes crossed for his next leg:victory: Eric

Well arrived in El Tari Airport Timor

That's it, he's arrived in Bali, we'll never get him to Aus now, it's party party party, he deserves every bit, hope he enjoys his time.......

He's on his way and his blog showed some humour about it as well, great to see, in Jakarta and only hop step and jump away to Bali.....Eric

We are all keeping our fingers crossed at this stage, i think everyone is aware that anything in Indonesia is a bit of a pain at times.....Eric

Yep i think that would give most of us the heebeejeebees, air space now will be hectic into these areas Singapore is huge the amount of traffic is unbelievable to watch when i was there a few months ago...

Great to see Dave is over the Malacca straits and heading for Malaysia...

After a bit of checking I think if I have not been misinformed the radar unit atop the AMP Centre tower is part of the Sydney Ports harbour (and approaches) surveillance network. There are some more around the harbour area as well.

Two thumbs up mate, cheers.... Eric

Nice one Ronny, very nice scenery mate and I loved that sunset end to the vid, very cool...Eric

I am trying my best, thanks heaps I appreciate the comments, I am planning on more of the lake that piece was only the northern tip, I want to get around and do some more around the actual perimeter, should prove fun to watch I hope...Eric

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Yep finally got a break in the weather he's been having, keep fingers crossed that he's over the really bad stuff, but with the way weather has been of late i wouldn't count on it just yet, continued good luck to him......

Hey all, bout time perhaps we get started in backing or promoting this guy in some way, what an effort he is now in India, close enough to half way here, check it out

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=06mEvoaRQpSkLGcIAKnq9WsAs8oR5030m

Thanks guys was a bit of fun to put together

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You are right 100% I hope so to, the media here would be a great asset to him.

What a trip, have been watching the progress of Dave Sykes and his massive trip from the UK to Australia, Dave is currently in Doha capital of Qatar, has had some serious weather, winds and water so far, you gotta give it to him he is determined, i will be one that would love to be there when he finalises his trip in Newcastle australia.

Eric Elbourne (Ronin)

Hey Dexter, will be looking forward to it when i get that far. Patience at this stage is required but that's not a bad thing. Thanks for your post, hope to catch up for sure.

Cheers

Eric

Hey Ray, yes it is starting to feel like that, am looking forward to Chris getting back, probably forgot what i did last time up, will get there. It is very addictive.

Cheers

Eric

Hey Decca, I am pleased with my choice of Instructor, Chris is a great guy and certainly patient. I have met some really encouraging people you included, many thanks. Eric

Yep still call us Novacastrians, thanks for the comment.

Into Circuits

The flying has been fun, again after left & right banks, pulling out of stalls I have made it to circuits, now the fun begins, have had two interesting sessions, both were a bit windy but what a great experience. I am starting to get the hang of flaring just when I need to but it's going to take a little bit of effort, congratulations to my Instructor Chris, what a patient guy and very encouraging with the comments. Looking forward to my next effort in the next few weeks, you would think the weather could be a bit more friendly, a big thanks to Tracktop (Ray) for passing on some photos from my very first flight. Cheers all and keep in the air safely. :thumb_up:

Well it took a little while but the training has started, have had 4 hours in the air this week in XT-912s one with the new SST wing, this is starting to become very addictive. After doing many turns, ups and downs, following rivers etc I am certainly enjoying the experience, the trainers are patient and encouraging, a big thanks so far to Chris and Marty at Airborne Upper Hunter.

Thanks also for the encouragement and offers of flights from Jeff. People form the air what a great bunch i've met so far.

I have just joined this site and have been wandering around having a look, especially at the Microlights for sale, have just started to learn and so far the theory is great, get up into the air after my holidays in January.

Based in Newcastle NSW and will be flying out of Maitland Airport at Rutherford, under the watchful eye of my trainer Chris.

Really looking forward to it.

Cheers and everyone have a great Christmas break.