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.

Hi all,I’m looking for some advise please.

I’m a 200 hr PPL. I used to own my own aircraft, a BE33 with an IO550 in it, now sold and I’m looking at purchasing another aircraft.

 

I primarily commute, a there and back trip of 100NM, which goes through a military restricted zone, once a week VMC permitting.

 

I want a low fuel burn and around 90-100kts, reasonable x wind capability. 1POB and 10kgs of baggage. I used to rent 2 hangars spaces, one at origin and one at destination, both of which I have relinquished so new aircraft will be kept outside under covers.

 

I have considered the following. RV’s with lycoming 320 power plants, your usual Piper archer/Cherokee/warrior Ac and even Skyfox Gazelle with Rotax power plants. The benefit of the Skyfox is I could keep it in an enclosed trailer.

 

Thoughts please

Hongie, I have an RV9A at Bundaberg. Prob a bit far south for you?Will be advertised for sale soon. TIS 260 hrs.[/quote

Currently looking at an RV9a.

 

When it goes up for sale would you let me know the details if you don't have a buyer already lined up?

 

Can text to 0403 255 575 or email to [email protected]

 

Cheers

 

Doug

Hi Doug, Luckily we met the charter pilot who works out of Marree at the local drinking hole and we were able to pick his brains and he was quite helpful, can't remember his name tho.He told us when leaving Marree for William crk which is about 290 heading he said head 270 from Marree and exactly 30 miles you'll fly over the Marree man and he was right on the money. This is also a better track as you basically follow the rd from marree to william crk with the Marree man only being a couple of miles north of the road.

 

Marree man 29 35's 137 29'e

 

The publican from Marree and William crk pubs got together and got permission off the Traditional owners to revamp the Marree man and the Traditional owners were all for it. Guessing they got a grader or dozer in but he certainly stands out now. They didn't bother going though Council as they new that would be a big headache in itself and the council eventually did get wind of it afterwards and weren't happy Lol

Thanks again for your post, it has reiginighted my interest in the area.

Cheers Doug

Here's a few photos from a recent trip from Lismore to Marree camel races back in July, hope you enjoy.The trip involved 2 Savannah S, Martin Jackson and his wife Anne Maree and myself and my wife Sandra.

 

The trip consisted of approximately 2,300 miles and 30 hours flying time over 12 days.

 

We weren't interested in busting our gut in getting from A to B and normally did around 3-4 hours per day depending on our destination with a break every 2 hours where possible. The first night stay was at Lighting Ridge and a soak in the hot springs. The next morning a thunderstorm hit the Ridge but by mid morning it had move east.

 

Our Track

 

Lismore viaTenterfield to Moree (fuel stop)

 

Lighting Ridge-1 Night via Brewarrina to Bourke (fuel)

 

Louth-Lunch at the pub then onto White Cliffs-1 Night via Tilpa

 

Wilcannia and Menindee Lakes to Broken Hill-2 nights

 

Curnamona sheep station for a break then onto Arkaroola-1 night

 

Leigh crk (fuel) to Marree-3 Nights with included a day trip out to William crk for lunch

 

Innaminka- 1 night

 

The Dig tree(rest stop) onto Noccundra for lunch and fuel then onto Cunnamulla-1 night via Thargomindah

 

Bollon-lunch at the pub to St'George - 1 night

 

Rankamatuer catch up for a cuppa with Steve

 

Tenterfield

 

Home.

 

The photo of our Luggage also consisted of lightweight camping gear as a back-up in case we couldn't get accomodation.

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.

Today I had time and the weather was clear so flew the Nynja from Marian to Lakeside Airpark. Great conditions and a slightly bumpy west south westerly down low. At Lakeside a mate Warren and David were doing some aircraft maintenance and put a cuppa on. All in all a great morning for a fly and catchup with some great people. Hopeing for similar weather tomorrow and over the weekend. Attached are some shots of the local farming and coast line area. Cheers Mike[ATTACH=full]44147[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]44137[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]44138[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]44136[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]44140[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]44141[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]44142[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]44143[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]44144[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]44145[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]44146[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]44147[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]44148[/ATTACH]

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

Great video Doug, what a wonderful trip, when you look at the video you realize how big our country is, what was your average cruise speed in the Tecnam?David

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.

Just got as far as Giles, Doug. Enjoying my trip, but probably not as much as you did!

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?

Doesn't anyone fly any more? Go on, tell us about your last flight...even if it is only circuits...let's get some threads and posts started about our last flight, what did you do, what did you see, what was it like...tell us all so we can envy even just a minute in the air...............

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.

For details, see attached file.Cheers

Doug

SOLD

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

Thanks Doug for mentioning the Cooloola Cove Breakfast and flyin, I counted some 50 aircraft, 10 of which were Savannahs.Here are some of our photos of the day and we too went home via Double Island.

Well done and thanks to Rod and his many helpers.

Great topic and fantastic to see some great photos of what some of us were doing over the weekend.

I also had a great weekend.

Firstly attended the monthly breakfast at Dunwich North Stradbroke on Saturday. Go there quiet often but didn't take any photos.

On Sunday attended a breakfast at Cooloola Cove near Tin Can Bay.

What attracted me to the Cooloola Cove event and I am sure most of the other pilots was the weather and the Venue.

A first for me to attend a Fly In Breakfast being held at a Restaurant being the Tin Can Bay Marina Bar & Grill.

We were bussed from the Cooloola Cove Air Strip into Tin Can Bay.

Rod the organiser did a fantastic job and we had to take our hats off to the staff at the Marina Bar and Grill as Rod had 50 as a number attending but 85 turned up.

I have attached some photos.

1st is some of the 40 odd planes at the Airfield.

2nd is the line up at the Marina Bar & Grill

3rd On departure overflying Double Island Point where there 4x4's everywhere.

4th Flew down the coast past YBSU approaching Point Cartwright

5th Approaching Moffat Head near Caloundra with Bribie Island in the background.

Hoffman Propeller For SaleHas come off a Tecnam Sierra with a Rotax 912 Engine

Condition: Excellent

 

Comes with spacer and Studs

 

Have origianl Manual

 

Is a two blade wood with composite leading edge, non-adjustable

 

Specs: HO 17G NM A174 177C

 

Price: $1,200 ONO

 

Contacts:

 

Doug McCullough: 0403 255 575

 

John Hammond : 0419 648 438

Welcome back, look forward to catching up, what time Friday will you be at hangar 102, Caboolture ?

If you would car to email to me on [email protected] your email address and mobile phone number I can call you on the morning.

I keep my plane in hanger 68.

Cheers Doug McCullough

Hi Doug, both Val and I are in the early stages of planning a Island holiday experience in Our Savvy (Savannah) in approx September from Caboolture to Orchid Beach for say 1-2 days and then up the coast possibly stopping over either at Old Station during a Kintiki tour visit or somewhere enroute that you may suggest and then onto Great Keppel for at least 2 days, all weather permitting.We were then possibly returning home coming down the west route via Dingo, then possibly Cracow,Wondoan and finally Murgon for their breakfast weekend before coming home to Caboolture.

It has been some 8 years since I have flown passengers into Great Keppel for a holiday/honeymoon and like you both loved it, at that time it was in the resort.

 

I am open to any suggestions, ideas you may have in assisting us planning this trip and of course invite you both to join us, I see you suggest the Eco Lodge which is very close to the airfield and sounds and looks good etc.

 

Regards

 

Graham and Val.

Just started organising a weekend at Great Keppel for Friday 13th to Monday 16th September.

Ballpoint 246niner also replied to you and I think I have replied to him instead of you saying that I will be up at Caboolture this Friday and that I would call around to hanger 102.

Nevermind, if you are still looking for some assistance in planning, please let me know.

Cheers

Puk, happy to help you out mate, just drop by the hangar or our new commercial site at Hangar 102.

Just started organising a weekend at Great Keppel for Friday 13th to Monday 16th September.

I will be up at CAboolture this Friday and will call around to hanger 102 and see if we can catch up.

Cheers

Hi Graham, just caught up with your post as I have spent the last two days doing my 100 hourly as I depart Friday week the 21st June for our two week tour to Broome and back with 12 other aircraft.

I would be more than willing to assist with a flight plan but it may have to wait until I return on the 7th July as I am fully booked up until I depart.

When I return we should make a time to meet over a cup of coffee at Caboolture.

Please send me a reminder email on or after the 8th July.

Cheers

I should have pasted the link to the Video http://www.recreationalflying.com/media/flight-into-great-keppel-island.298/

It has some photos at the end of the eco accommodation.

Cheers

No worries, it was just a thought.

It is approximately 282nm (136nm YCAB to YBUD; 130nm to Mill Iron, just east of Rocky and then 16nm to Great Keppel Island) There is a YouTube video of us landing at Great Keppel Island last August in the video section of Recreational Flying.

I also fly out of Caboolture in a Tecnam Sierra.

I must admit that the last trip there was for 4 day weekend.

We love it and will be going back.

If you get no joy at Orchid Beach I can recommend Great Keppel Island.

They have echo lodges, fancy name for 5 star tents on timber floors.

We have been before and going again. Really enjoyed everything about the place.

Geoff is the guy who runs the echo lodge.

Cheers Doug McCullough