ParkesFlyer

Yes conditions this weekend would be utterly terrible! Rain with a lot of wind!!I would like to fly out over the islands one time, that would be fun.

The east west runway is certainly not for RPT ops!! I doubt a 737/E190/E170 or Q400 could land on it safely, however it is the same length as the runway on Lord Howe Island so a Q200 could if need be....

 

I'm surprised you have never used the E/W runway, usually it is the most common one to use for light aircraft.

Thanks for sharing, nice photos

:)

PF

When you land at Mildura and taxi over to fuel point take care NOT to go over the blue lines around the RPT parking/terminal area.

OK, I'll now be watching for the blue lines, thanks. I'll be looking for the aero-club hangar, as my contact told me that's where I'll find some tie-down points (I guess I'll start by looking for other parked planes!).

PS...take the full tiedown kit ...just in case u don't make Mildura!

Hmm, there speaks the voice of experience! Will do!

PF

Hi PFYour tie down kit and an ELT plus some water and energy food. Some of the country you intend flying over suffers from "sameness" so good heading and time keeping is really important. Your pax will be able to act as your check captain for those :thumb_up:

 

If you get the chance, pop into Wentworth and say hello, too. Another friendly bunch and their fuel price is usually very competitive. Have a good one!

 

kaz

A trip to Wentie won't be out of the question, so I'll check the price while I'm there!

PF

I guess we all forget something! Thanks for your story, sounds like you had an exciting first trip away, hopefully the weather will be kind.

youre gunna love it!!! let us know how u go. The Mildura mob tend to be fairly friendly....

Hi Everyone,

Well, I've done it. I've decided to bite the bullet and plan my first big flying expedition! I'm hiring the local Foxbat and (pending weather of course) will head off on Friday the 24th for what I expect to be a 3.5-4hr trip (not counting a rest break at Hay) depending on the conditions of the day. I've never flown anywhere and "stayed over", so I'll have some new things to contend with, like refueling at an unfamiliar AP, and tying the Foxy down for the night.

On that point, I've called the Mildura Aero club and got a message back to say that there are plenty of tie-down anchors available so all I should need is some rope. So is the "double locking half hitch" the preferred knot? I guess "firm" is the tightnes to go for, making sure there is no slack? Should I chock the wheels?

I've got my ASIC, checked out the ERC-low, and plotted my course on the 2 relevant WACs. I've talked a friend into coming with me for company and before anyone asks (its a fair question) yes, I have my PAX and cross country endorsement...but I wonder what I've forgotten?

Trouble is I don't know what I don't know... :big_grin:

PF

... I'm planning a visit there asap after getting my AC in the air ...

Hey Dexter,

 

Sounds like fun, what's your AC and how long have you been working on it?

 

PF

Hey David,

That's just the kind of trip I'd like to do, I just may take you up on that offer!

Thanks everyone, for all your encouraging comments, I think I'll like it here...

Hi Everyone,

I joined RA-Aus about 18 months ago and have just got my Navs and PAX endorsement (on my most recent flight), - Yah-Hoo:clap:! I feel like the world is my oyster!

I fly out of Forbes (NSW) in their A-22 Foxbat and am loving it, - it's such an easy aircraft to fly.

I'd like to do a long trip soon but perhaps the middle of Summer isn't the best time to head west, - possibly a bit too bumpy, and consequently pretty slow going...