pete8862

Well done Pete, whereabouts are you flying? It has been on my to do list for a while, but unfortunately the Cub that I had just got my hands on, disappeared down south after my first flight. I may have to come look you up to further my education.

Pete

I will Nev, thanks

Well I finaly did it, I had a go in a tailwheel. It was very interesting if not a little scary at first, the Lightwing has a 80 Hp engine so it was a little sluggish off the mark but seemed to lift off faster than the 100 Hp nosewheel i normaly fly. taxiing was'nt to much trouble, we ended up doing touch & goes with general airwork to get used to the aircraft. All up I had heaps of fun & will continue to get the hang of it, although I would like it to have a bit more power.

Pete

Hi Pete,See the attached document RE push for sport PPL.

 

-Andrew

Pete

Thanks Nev

Hi to everone,

I was wanting to know if there is a restricted GA licence available, I heard there was, if so where do you look to find out about it.

Pete

This is a very sad thing to happen.

As a new pilot it puts the wind up me to hear that this can happen to someone who had much more time in the seat than myself, I will be concerntrating much harder next time I fly.

My thoughts are with the family.

Pete

Might be a lot of money, but dont they look good.

Pete

Hey Pete,Just for interests' sake, can I ask what reasons are making you look at the 170 presently?

I was looking at building or getting a plane that needed repairing but my dear wife has said that if i want a plane it has to be factory built (Idon't think she trusts me to finish a build)

Pete

Can anyone who owns a 170 Jab or own a 2200 engine give me an honest apprasial of there plane or engine, I here so many stories mostly from people who dont own or fly them, so can some of you jab folk respond please.

Pete

do'nt the yanks call our type of aircraft sport planes

Has anyone checked out the Metal Works engines that Australian Lightwing are promoting?

It's the best feeling when you finaly go solo, I think you fly a bit better when there is no one to help, at least I feel that I fly better, good on you it gets a lot better (solos, passengers, navs)

Pete

Did anyone else go to the Old Station fly in.

It was quite good bar the dodging of showers to get home.

Pete

(i dont know how to post photos)

Hi All,

Does anyone know anything about Aerovee engines, the prices are great but why do people shy away from this type of engine.

I would like to hear for & against

Pete

Just a couple of photos

Pete

Hi Maj,

We must'nt have missed you by much, we arived at about 11.00. It was a very good event Saturday night was great, lies & tall stories all round, the band was entertaining, food was good, the fires were most welcome. I got to meet up with heaps of people I don't know if they were of the site or not. The flight back was interesting dodging the showers, by halfway back to Gympie the showers had cleared.

Good fun all round.

Pete

ps. I wil post some photos later

Thanks Ian

Hi to you all,

Just wondering if anyone has received their RAA mag this month.

Pete

I had a mate who i went fishing with to stanage bay he stood on a stone fish, the most painful thing i have ever seen a bloke go though. he did get his first ride in the rescue helicoptor

Pete

I am going up in a mates Savannah 5188, should be there by 11.00

Can't wait.

Pete

Looks like I have lost my lift, anyone want a passenger?Pete

Peter

Looks like I have a plane to take to Old Station, I will be there.Pete

Pete

I've got to swing a change in instructing roster- but working on it. Hope we can catch up for a beer or three.A lift as in a flying seat??

Pete

Any one willing to have a guess at the weather for next weekend

Pete