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Hi Haydn hookin in good to see, what aircraft do you hope tp fly in the force? Welcome to a great site with loads of good info and some great people , how is the weather in the land of the "Long White Cloud" hot hear in Moree northern NSW Australia about 38 Degrees C ! Have Fun, Fly To Come Home Cheers Guy

Hi Guy's the strip which is only 2-3nm to the north west is a much better strip if you are that way, can put you in contact with the owner if you like, the other strip which is nearer Mintaro is used by Areotech Ag Av, Jamestown is a good place, close enough to walk to town if you please, And there is going to be a serious airshow there in October this year. There is also a strip just north of clare only 320m long and usually has a x wind, there is another strip north of the Kirrabilly winery on the way back into Clare from Farrell Flat, sorry for not seeing your post sooner ! both of hse strips mentioned have Foxbats operted from them ! Cheers Guy and Happy New Year

it's 4'44am, first go got .2498 then regressed before managing a .225. Very interesting Merry Christmas to All Cheers Guy

Hi Geoff could it be "Farming is the Most Respected form of Gambling" ? Hope the wind turns around and returns your Dog ! and did she shat on the "Tucker Box" while there? Was meant to be goint to Tyabb this weekend myself, just checked the weather, lovely head wind and absolute charlie rap. Is it still pooy in Wagga? Cheers Guy

Hi Guy's I use MSA ARCTIC disposable sunnies, Safety Specs, very good deffinition of things in the sky especially when looking at clouds, buy them buy the box full for about $8-$10 each. 12 to a box the box usually lasts for 12 months and you always have a spare pair with you ! They are of the wrap around type ! These ae very light and I tend to wear them with the arms just above the ear cups of my head set. However if you are using confor foam earseals these do manage to form around the arms quite well ! When in the AT502 I wear a flight suit, made from cotton drill, depending on the temp I may have more or less clothing underneath, cotton breaths ! And of course a helmet with dark visor, need a peak though ! When in Jabby Cotton trousers and Shirt, long sleeves, elastic sided leather boots. When in low wing broad rim hat, many sunshades stolen from my kids car window and lots of SLOP ! and only in Winter ! Cheers Guy

I always figured you have to give your call by 10 nm Cheers Guy

Hi Guy's Appreciate the lack of speculation as to what has happened ! Still piecing the bits togther ! Yes it is amazing how you can mangle a machine and walk away, What an Aircraft ! Not sure of the actual course as yet, the man has a very sore foot and has been sent to Adelaide via a PC12 (the things you have to do to get a ride in one!) so they can realign his foot ! All I know at his point ! other than he said he thought he would take the back seat in the PC12. Still got his sense of Humour, very important ! Know some details however will leave this until we have all got together and put it all together, Thanks guy's appreciate that Cheers Guy Thanks for the call Decca, much appreciated What a day ! there was an interview on chanel 10 this evening, spent some time educating and then did interview, how did I do ? Lou Hendricks was the journalist name, her and her crew respected what we had to say and we feel portrayed this very positively and actually got things correct ! Very Much apreciated Lou, cheers Guy

I am impressed, You actually managed to last the full three minutes ! I always suggest anything past Two Strokes, should be applauded ! Suppose I get gold ! Just keep practicing ! Cheers Guy:juggle:

Hi There Teckair we are having a Wings and Wheels weekend here and a few Motorhomes are coming for the weekend, about time you got your's out and bought it for a run ! :hittinghead: Welcome, no doubt your experience will be of great value to all, doing much training in Q at the moment?? our J230 is up to about 270 hours now and climbing ! do you train at all in your Skyfox? Cheers Guy

Good Onya Ross have enjoyed very much reading this thread, brings back some memories, learnt in a Blanik and then a C172 at Tumut, did a ground school at Brobenah in84 or 5, went for a fly in the Kooka at the end of the week and came away with a form 2 inspection authority. My now wife learnt to fly at Griffith and got to know some of the lads there ! Usually refuel there on the way to Mittagong when visiting family, haven't been for a while. No rain No Work No Fuel money, gets us all! Now train in the Jamestown Flying Group's J230, what a great ship, what do I have to do to get my glider tow rating back, used to have a GA one many years ago, mostly in a C182. Would love to revisit some spin training etc sounds like Horsham is the place! Lovin It Cheers Guy

Thanks Geoff Just spoke to Pat, is happening, nothing on Sat nite though, long way from Jamestown for lunch on Sunday!, are you going? Was hopefull of catching up with some loaclswill probably need to leave early Sun morn! Cheers Guy

Does anyone know if there is still a flyin this weekend at TUMUT ????? We are planning on being there! Weather and the inevitable possibility of having to go flying ! Cheers Guy

There are some later models now, do you know which year it is built? There are a few down this way, earlier model did cost about 91K not sure if this included tax or not, and the later model with a few extra gizmo's cost about 123K. And I feel they both have the same engine 100hp rotax! and Red ones go faster, however they also fad faster! Nice aero plane to fly, awesome visability. Cheers Guy:thumb_up:

Very Articulate Guy

Very Scary, Do Not Try B4 Flight, unless you need rocket power:juggle: Guy

Yenn what is the formula for a PNR (point of no return)? 63nm , thruster Tas? 55kts - 25kts hw = 30kts gs, or .5nm/min whole trip = 126 mins fuel 40l @ 16l/hour = 150mins endurance! Was the 25kt hw forecast or was it encountered whilst airbourne? If forecast you would have planned a refueling stop, if encountered whilst airbourne, you are allowed to use your fixed reserve of 45mins, you would have had 24mins up your sleeve. Hope it wasn't all cross wind when you got there! Have I read your post correctly? and have we managed to figure it out? Cheers Guy

Nice scenery, how do you keep your mind on the job! Guy:hittinghead:

Ben Check out the Opp's manual it explains what you require. Good coments from above. What would you like to achieve from running a school??? is it to make money? Have a good time with others, or just to fill in the day? Would you also have a maintenance facility, where would you get your'e maintenance done if not, even minor things require a level 2 authorisation. Clubs, good, can be interesting! Better if you can control your'e own show though! Give me a call if you like 0408 859697 Cheers Guy

Why!:hittinghead: has your popcorn already popped? :yuk:

Thats Awesome Ches, welcome, there are a few fella's around here sitting on the fence, course they reckon they are to OLD, on of them just turned 60 the other day. Will have to show them your'e post. Concratulations on your'e achievements, keep it up! Cheers Guy

As for books we are using the Jim Davis PPL book as it is written in plain English and redilly digestable. Well discussed and with a very good index, this makes finding that ilusive bit of information fantastically simple, Just google Jim Davis PPL, available from a place in WA, and no I do not make a cent unles you are at my flying school and you buy it from me! Cheers Guy

Is locktite or a liquid metal, which may let the spark passed, a possibility? Cheers Guy

Good on Ya Paul Thanks for that, saw you in the distance as I figured the Texan was yours, Catch you soon Cheers Guy

I reckon if we all caried chain saws we could use them to cut our way out! or maybe even a cordless jig saw/circular saw, or even a hand saw, as long as you have a vent hole this would work! Seriously has any one actually ever tried smashing a piece of perspex, it ain't easy. And if you have got a little carried away and used plexiglass you will have no hope! If you fly a Jabby I reckon the doors would still open even if bent and twisted! Then again I am not wishing to find out! Cheers Guy