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Over the many years and many, many people he has taught/flown with, I'm sure there are thousands of stories involving Graham.

 

I will always remember my PPL test. Sheldon (current Moruya Aero Club CP) was in Moruya for a couple weeks doing his instructor training and instead of sitting around the Aero Club, Graham asked if he wanted to ride along in the back seat. We flew from Moruya, touch & go at Wollongong, then my first ever landing at Bankstown , over to Goulburn and back to Moruya.

 

I was worried about navigating my way into and out of Bankstown, having only ever seen Sydney from the ground a dozen or so times. Listening to Graham's calm voice explain where everything was made things a lot less stressful in the cockpit ... he was always so calm and collected ... and I found Bankstown!!!

 

For a few years I spent almost every weekend at the Aero Club and Graham was always happy to come in early or stay late to explain things I had trouble with or just have a chat. He had a knack of easily explaining things that I couldn't understand from other instructors. Graham helped to make my aviation experience an enjoyable one and he taught me a lot. As I said in the other thread, he will be sorely missed by the aviation community.

 

 

Graham took me through all phases of my flight training, from my RAA pilot certificate through to PPL, tailwheel, CSU and some aeros. I spent many weekends staying at the club and chatting with Graham for hours on end.

 

He will be sorely missed by the aviation community. My sincere condolences to his family. My thoughts also go out to everyone at Moruya Aero Club, the Moruya community who knew him, and all those who had the privilege of flying with or being trained/mentored by Graham.

 

 

This has probably been raised in the past so I'm hoping someone can either point me to the right thread or provide a bit of advice. Is there an insurance company that can provide life insurance and/or income protection WITHOUT an aviation exclusion?

 

The proposals I've received say:

 

No benefit shall be payable under this policy for any period of disability resulting directly or indirectly from engaging in aviation except as a fare-paying passenger on a scheduled airline

 

Well to me it sounds like that excludes a lot of things, e.g. chartering a flight, being flown in a rescue helicopter or air ambulance among other things.

 

Bob

 

 

Still see it in Sydney every so often. I've been here for 2 1/2 years and seen it about 5 or 6 times. The last one was on a day when the cloud cover was 6/8 and BELOW the skywriting, so you could only make out about every 2nd or 3rd letter.

 

 

Can someone tell me where the nearest airfield with RAA a/c to Perth is. Going over that way next week and would love to see if I can get a flight in somewhere.

 

Bob

 

 

Well done Tomo. Hmmm, wonder what the next step in your aviation pursuits will be.

 

 

I had a look at it last year. Back then it was $8800 up front for 6 years. The way I calculate it (based on $12000 up front) you need to do about 26 hours/year minimum before you start to get benefit out the scheme. Obviously the more you fly the better (and cheaper in the long run). The thing I liked about it is that it's not actually your aircraft and it's not a syndicate so there should be no argueing over minor things. Also, when the aircraft gets updated your membership transfers to the new one.

 

Of course, no being your aircraft, there's a downside too . . . you have no say.

 

 

Hi GDL. The short answer to your question is - there's definitely things to see and do in and around Melbourne.

 

No doubt you'll get the Melbourne knockers telling you it's not nearly as good as Sydney but having lived in many cities in Australia, I can tell you that every city is worth a visit.

 

 

What I learned was to always fly the heading accurately and adjust for changed winds on your 6 minute checks (or 10 minute, 10 mile, whatever you're taught). So I don't look for a reference point, I regularly check my heading as part of my scans. Good idea to ask your instructor.

 

 

I read an article (I think in the Sept/Oct Australian Flying) that was talking about tax liablilities and legalities of pilots claiming use of their aircraft. It didn't go into great detail and I can't remember if it quoted any CARs/CAOs but what I gathered from it was that you could use your aircraft to ferry your equipment around, (eg if you were a tradie going to a farm to fix some equipment, you could carry your tools etc) but if you were carrying goods to sell that would be illegal (selling goods seemed to include taking any parts you would need to fix said farm equipment). If anyone has a copy of the mag have a look, it might help clear things up . . . or maybe not, but worth reading.

 

Bob

 

 

I was thinking the same thing David. My PPL test included CTA but my AFR didn't and the ATO/CFI said that is sufficient.

 

Bob

 

 

Hi Jeff and welcome to the forum.

 

I too do a bit of flying at Moruya so hopefully I'll get to say g'day and see the Sierra.

 

Hope you don't have too hard a time getting back into the groove. I know you'll love the Gazelle.

 

Bob

 

 

There's some excellent phots in this thread ... perhaps some for the calendar Tomo????

 

 

Darky,

 

I use these sick bags. They have a wide plastic rim so hopefully people won't miss. Only problem is they're a bit bigger to carry but they're good. My wife's a nurse so she managed to get me a few.

 

Vomit Bags - shs Products

 

Bob

 

 

If you have a bit of time to read, I found the Trevor Thom "Aeroplane General Knowledge and Aerodynamics" has a good explanation. Also, maybe try AIRCRAFT PROPELLER CONTROL AND OPERATION or aircraft propellers and how they work or just google it. They explain it much better and in more depth than I could.

 

Bob

 

 

Congratulations Gazelle. I was down there on Saturday flying 3639 myself. What a great aircraft to be doing your first solo in and what a fantastic location.

 

Bob

 

 

You're not on your own there. I remember talking to myself and saying all of the things my instructor used to say to me. It's a good way to remember.

 

Congratulations!!!

 

 

Most of my navs were around there, mainly because I was learning at Moruya. Did one right over the top of Kosciuszko (in a C172) in November and there was still ice/snow on the peak. Was great to see.

 

As far as fuel goes, I know you can get it at Moruya and Cooma but I'm not sure about Adaminaby.

 

Bob

 

 

I'm thinking of going for a short trip on Saturday so I was just wondering if anyone can tell me what Adaminaby is like this time of year. How many jumers am I going to have to wear?

 

 

Thanks David - and, as they used to say on Laugh-in, verrry interesting. The RNAC mob are very well organised and require full, documented W&B with each hire.

I think the way RNAC does it is very good. Having to do the W&B on the flight card is a good reminder. Otherwise, I think a lot of people just think "she'll be right, I'm sure we won't be overweight".

 

Bob

 

 

Well done FG. At this rate we'll probably be posting a "well done on your x-country" message in another week or two.

 

 

Darky,

 

Did you find a good place to get aviation related apps yet?

 

 

Just wondering if anyone knows somewhere in Darwin to hire an aircraft for a few hours. I'd prefer a 172 or 182.

 

Bob

 

 

Hi mate, according to the redbull web site.Matts a/c will not be repaired in time for sundays race.

Had a look on Matt's website ... plane's on its way back to the factory for inspection & repairs.

 

He's given an explanation of what happened on the site.

 

Bob

 

 

In the end, does anyone know which position he qualified in?