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    My Flight progress - Jab 160 Bathurst

    in Student Pilot & Further Learning

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    After a week of shocking weather, finally went up today.. Only one in the area, apart from a nice chopper (Medusa callsign) doing NDB approaches, soon disappeared. Had the airport to ourselves. We again did a heap of emerg approaches (didnt see one coming as i turned my head, instructor pulled the throttle) haha, then flapless touch n gos also. ... Wind was 10 - 12 knots on the nose on final, felt like we were crawling even at 70 knots. Thought would of been alot more turbulent, thinking we might get some more cross wind circuits in. Pretty happy with my landings now, passengers will be pleased. :)Radio Exam on Friday with another lesson.

     

    19.1 hours now!

     

    Cheers .

    Flew a few circuits in a strong crosswind a few weeks ago in the Jab120. Check out my video. Good luck with the radio exam:) ps I'm at about 21 hours, soloing this weekend hopefully! John.

     

     

    The Gender Balance

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

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    That's awesome John, I'm trying to work something up too for a school excursion. Bit hard now I'm not at school, but I'm still thinking about it. :big_grin:

    lol All we need now is a fine day! Aren't too many of those in Tassie in July/August! The kids are REALLY keen though:big_grin:

     

     

    The Gender Balance

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

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    What a great idea johndl!!!If we had G6 kids around Oz going to their local RAA airfield imagine the "explosion"in student numbers in years to come.

     

    Well done.

    There is an added surprise though - the kids have to fill out a 20 question worksheet during the excursion, and then they are entered into a draw for a free TIF (which I am paying for).006_laugh.gif.0f7b82c13a0ec29502c5fb56c616f069.gif

     

     

    The Gender Balance

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

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    I encourage my grade 6 students by teaching an aviation unit to them each year. We make model planes, test them etc. and learn about the history of powered flight. This year I am taking them to Georgetown for a flight in the Jabs! The girls are just as interested as the boys which is good. I keep telling the girls that they would make great pilots, as they are fast learners!

     

     

    Greetings from Smithton Tassie

    in Just Landed - Welcome

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    Welcome Lloyd

     

    I am learning over at Georgetown with Eugene Reid flying the Jabs. Only have about 20 hours - nearly solo! Would love to drive up to Smithton one weekend and say hello. Cheers John. ps I have posted a couple of videos on this site of circuits at Georgetown.

     

     

    Just started lessons

    in Just Landed - Welcome

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    G'Day Rescue

     

    I must admit that it's much harder than I thought! I'm just looking forward to the day when I can actually enjoy the experience, and not be so concerned about the mechanics of flying. Circuits look hard...lots to do and remember. At least you can find the strip!

     

     

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