Welcome B3rn ,
I recently was in the same position of having my Gfpt before having a small break from flying due to kids , career etc.
I have only just now converted it to an Rpl then PPL. I only intend to fly privately.
I highly recommend you speak with Rod at Flightscope Aviation at YBAF, He is a fantastic instructor and was very patient with me!
thanks mate,
As for the test I was expecting everything my only advice is just make sure you Always In front of the aircraft with ground speed checks and planning descents. Also expect your diversions
I already had my gfpt when I started with ra aus so I had the solo time up after my first solo nav and he signed me off for pax at the same time.
Where abouts are you flying from?
Well after a few false starts I finally achieved my dream of getting my x country exam yesterday in the trusty j160. Our trip took us from ybaf-ycas-yspe with a diversion and air work along the way.
I can now look forward to seeing some of the country side! My flying school pathfinder aviation is getting a new cessna 162 and piper sport which should a bit of fun to fly
Now time to start planning my next nav!
Cheers jordan.
Hi guys ,
Following from this thread I received my cross country cert yesterday and plan to do some sight seeing the other half.
What would you recommend visiting given that it would be my very first cross country flight with the other half and don't want to push it too early on! My Instructor mentioned tyagarah stip with easy access to Byron.
I will be flying from Archerfield
Thanks for your help mate,
The main issues is everything to do with time, I understand all the weather abbreviations just working out utc time etc gets me every time!
Hi Guys,
My biggest thing that gets me everytime is understanding and decoding weather forcasts. I always seem to get confused
Is anyone able to give me a quick rundown on this example.
BRISBANE (YBBN)
TAF YBBN 232317Z 2400/2506
01015KT 9999 SCT040
FM240500 06011KT 9999 SHOWERS OF LIGHT RAIN SCT025 SCT060
FM241200 17013KT 9999 SHOWERS OF LIGHT RAIN SCT020 BKN030
FM242300 13017KT 9999 FEW025 BKN035
PROB30 TEMPO 2405/2412 VRB20G40KT 2000 THUNDERSTORMS WITH MODERATE
RAIN BKN020 SCT060CB
RMK
Thanks!