pilotdave69

Been way too long since updating this thread. I have done all my required Navs, approx 14 hours, but with a few things getting in my way, havent done my theory or flight exam as yet. I still have been flying each week, clocked up 140 hr now. I plan to get this Nav done next week, then will be free as one can be. Navs sure are fun, i was so happy to do a 3 hr SOLO nav in August from YBTH -YORG, - Narromine and Dubbo, return to Wellington and Bathurst. IN all my flying, you do learn something each and every day, including some very high traffic days at Bathurst, such an experience fitting in with everyone , i find stay professional and make your necessary calls, its easier than one first thought. Living the dream of flying! Dave

Hey all, just purchased the above camera, GPS , Cockpit audio recording also. Just wondering if anyone on this forum has one and if they have it mounted in a Jab 230. The camera sure is an improvement on the GO pro, the technology of the lens now makes the propellor dissapear. IM yet to try it out, but once running, you can view what your looking at via an APP on Iphone prior to starting recording (Bluetooth) , even adjusting the rec mode and lighting , frame rates. Amazing. Cheers http://contour.com/products/contour-plus

Yes they sure do talk fast Doug, i have been listening to ATC for years, thank god, cause i think it certainly has helped me understand some terms when learning to fly. I can also pick up 122.75 Bris Centre from my place too, but way too busy for my purpose of stream. CTAF can be quite busy at Bx , alot of training aircraft. Bathurst really needs a proper taxi way for Runway 17/35, can wait upto 10 min if your caught as 17 being the active runway. I dont think any more money will be spent now there are new PAPI lights installed each end, also new taxi lights . (approx $400,000) worth.

https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/publications/current/sup/s11-h49.pdf Those wanting to read NOTAM Release for Bathurst next week, here it is. A good read if your heading to Bathurst. Looks like 118.5 a busy frequency for IFR, on day of races, will broadcast this frequency as well . Cheers

A EMB 170 from Virgin . A G550 Hope these visit again.

Hope everyone who has logged in has enjoyed it so far. Next week with the Bathurst 1000 races coming up, this frequency will be very busy. ON Sunday 9th Oct, Day of race, expecting 3 x EMB 170 and possibly a G550 to land , which i witnesses last year, what an amazing JET. I saw 12 people get off, walk across tarmac, over to back of carpark and into 2 Nice Choppers to take them to Mt Panorama. I will possibly put up 120.8 which is the Mt Panorama Command chopper frequency. Busy time of year.

Hey all, After many requests, i have now put online Bathurst CTAF 127.35 live as of now. As a trial, will also stream 135.25 FIS for Bathurst area. If you want to check it out http://www.bathurstscan.com/?page_id=566 Dave

Just saw the news , 2 have died , the pilot a 65 yo man from Yarrawonga and a 15 yo girl, a woman in hospital with serious injuries. Very sad...

So many musos.. i also play piano, but not my main job.. did my apprentice ship with energy authority 1987.. been working as a sparky for most of my life, wiring houses, jails, large commercial buildings. Back at energy company since 1998 now working in a control room, monitoring power outages, dispatching jobs. Been in this job now 13 years. Rather be in doors now apart from flying! Summer time our busiest times with storms..

Thanks for the pics.. I am actually suprised nothing has appeared on ATSB website, thought it was required to be reported within 72 hours.. ? Especially since the aircraft did so much damage. ?? Anyone shed more light on this ?

Maj, rego was VH-NZB . Dont have pilots name. Staff found 8 span down, 1 broken x arm and replaced 17 insulators.. wonder how large the bill will be. http://www.airliners.net/photo/Ayres-S2R-R1820-Thrush/1630133/M/

HI Maj, thanks for the information, never seen underneath the sprayers.. keen to see how it all works. You are right, lucky the wire broke , 1 km of conductor they are putting back up now. I will try and get name and type of aircraft he was flying for you.. Will PM the details . Dave

Ive since talked to our staff who are back out making repairs (630am this morning) to 7 span of conductor ripped down. He has talked to pilot who noticed he had hit power lines, damaging a pump which is used for spraying of chemicals. He was due to land as had run out of chemicals so plane was light. Pilot was back up in the air 90 min later spraying after making repairs to pump. I would assume he must report to ATSB since so much damage was made to our network, a large cost factor with 10 or more staff to make repairs, people without power etc. Hope will have some photos of this incident in the coming days.

While at work today (energy company) got a call of power lines down.. when field staff arrived found extensive damage to power lines, poles, cross arms. Witness reported seeing a crop duster hit power lines and fly off. Not sure if he knew he had hit them or not. Still havent seen any news reports of this accident since it occurred at 12pm. A very lucky pilot! Could of been so much worse.

Terrible news, just read about it!

There are quite a few schools with gliders then.. I will be heading out for a flight in a 230 later today.. shall see how busy a Friday afternoon can be. Weather looks pretty good too.

Just wondered how many other schools /airports have Glider ops during school holidays.. YBTH (Bathurst) - at the moment its gliders galore, GA and RA aircraft sharing the air. Listening to CTAF the other day, it was busy. It didnt help that the main runway was in active due to new lighting being installed , only opening for REX to arrive and depart. I believe its open today. Right Circuits for GA and RA, left circuits for gliders. What are peoples view here.. ! it certainly doesnt worry me, great for the Air cadets all learning how to fly.

I recently took a guy for an hour or so in a J230, in his 60's and quite ill. His son in law asked if i could take him, suprise flight. He hadnt any idea. The look on his face, the lack of conversation as he stared at the window was priceless. He apparently talked about it for days afterwards. I luckily had my Go pro camera also handy and recorded the flight for him. You cant ask for money with suprises like this.!

I have taken quite a few people for a fly, not once have i asked for payment, doesnt mean they havent passed me some dollars.. all rewarded and they loved it..

I remember a flight recently in the J160 where I had 40 knots tail wind, GS was 133 knots, quite suprised at 5000 ft. Heading back to aerodrome, took forever to get home , as it was now a headwind. I was the same, i had to power it in at 2200 revs as GS was 55 knots. I landed like i was floating, thankfully winds were on the nose for the main runway.. Phew.

I was really shocked when i read this on the news site last night.. Condolences too all those involved and their families.

After all the BOM stuff up you had to take Rex, then i fly you around Bathurst for awhile.. wasnt a bad day... im sure you will get another chance for a Nav to YBTH, make it a couple of days and we can be host..

Well done mate! congrats.. its a great feeling!

That is pretty sad to hear. Feel for their families. This could of been same chopper my wife and i took a joyflight in around April last year over cessnock.

Latest Media Releases Police investigate fatal helicopter crash – Cessnock Friday, 04 Feb 2011 12:32pm Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal helicopter crash at Cessnock in the Central Hunter this morning. About 11:45am, police and other emergency services were called to the Cessnock Aerodrome following reports a helicopter had crashed. Upon arrival police found a Robinson R44 helicopter engulfed in flames at the southern end of the airfield after it crashed to the ground and exploded during landing. Two passengers onboard the helicopter died at the scene. Details of the deceased are yet to be confirmed. The male pilot was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics and taken Hospital in a critical condition suffering serious burns. Fire and Rescue NSW and Rural Fire Service officers remain on scene extinguishing the fire while a crime scene has been established with police conducting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident. All other aircraft have been diverted away from the aerodrome while the investigation continues. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) and Civil Aviation Authority have been notified about the crash while an officer from the NSW Police Aviation Investigation Branch is also en route to the scene.