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so on these hot days we're talking about do you find its bumpy all the way up to the ceiling? Or closer to the ground, say 1000 feet? Forgive me if its a dumb question, still early days for me...

Went out this past Saturday (Bankstown) and that level of gust and x-wind was past my comfort level at the moment... wouldn't want to do that every time, but its good to have experienced it. Even if I did chew holes in my seat cushion...

When i was in the Air Force working on the 135's, the most compelling reason not to blow on the pitot was that they were heated!

If I've taken the RAA BAK, would I still need to take the GA one? Or just the PPL?

Thanks Alan, I found the thread, and this doc is very interesting - reading it now.

Not that I have any real reason to know or care, since I don't have a plane to consider it for, but it helps to keep my head in the game between lessons to read this kind stuff.

+1 for leave as is, Ian. :)

haha I guess great minds think alike...

seems like I'd have seen it, given i pretty much browse the forum all day at work. I'll look for the thread - do you remember what it was called or which section it was in? Thanks though Guernsey!

...blades?

I'd like to "spin" up a little discussion on the advantages/disadvantages of the different number of blades on a prop. Why would you choose one over the other? Is there a limit to the # of blades per unit of power output, or what's the deal?

I know I can google it, but I am just trying to "propel" some lively discourse and learn more in the process. No decisions to be made here, and no animals were harmed in the process blah blah...

And I don't think much of her tits either...(edit) Hullo,,, let me explain... I'm talking about Charly's tits. Not that lovely lass from down South for Krisake...

 

I was gonna say.... you have GOT to be joking!!

glad you cleared that up!!

A copy of the "The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams" would be a good item to carry as it has (in large friendly letters) DON'T PANIC on the back cover. Be aware that late afternoons offer some really smooth flying conditions at Gawler. I went out after work today (11th Sep) and it was as smooth as silk. If you're on the ground by six, you'll have enough time to put the baby to bed before the light fails....

flares?

only 976/10,000 signatures so far (i'm #976) ... Pete, do you have other ways to get this around to a wider audience such as Facebook or twitter? Is it up on other aviation forums?

good luck, I hope they make it!

Thanks! The more and more I think about it the more nervous I get haha.

I can easily see how you could possibly publish this once done, with very little polish, into something that could very well become a standard reference for anyone at all stages of learning and accomplishment. I'd buy it.

Congrats, bigfella!!!

I am chomping at the bit to one day get to my first solo, seems like I have been going at it forever! What did you fly it in? Get any pics or video?

probably because its easier to do the standard left hand circuits from the left seat?

I assume you're talking about the great looking bird on page 35?

"I swear, I just read it for the articles!"

Haha, yes I know why the blank pages are like that, just a bit of fun.

Just trying to spur a bit of discussion (and possibly inspire some to re-read) on the manual. So what are some of your favourite nuggets of info that might be considered obscure? (though mine apparently wasn't)

.... well, not really, but as I have almost 2 hours of commute in the mornings and after work, I am forcing myself to read the Operations Manual cover-to-cover.

Obviously a dry read, but I think worth it. I have always kept it handy for a reference, but it is interesting to note as I go through it how many of the questions I have had that I didn't think would be in there are right there in black and white!

Lots of things i didn't know too!

To be honest, I am skipping the bits that I don't feel are relevant at this time, such as requirements for water operations or that kinda thing. Also, I reckon it would be less likely to affect weight and balance if we could tear out all the sheets that say "deliberately left blank"

So for the sake of discussion - anyone else done this or feel inspired to now? What are some favourite nuggets? I'll start off - did you know that in the section of endorsements and qualifications, there is an "Advanced Pilot Award"?

Discuss.

Great read Merv, thanks for taking the time to write it up!!

(just realised the coffee cost me $90, thank goodness I had 2 of them.!!!

sounds like a great day, wish I could have been up there too!

I had a Toyota Prius, with a similar style info panel, with a ton of integrated info about the engine and battery and fuel etc all in one neat display. I found it almost like playing a video game, the picture was so mesmerising I was often driving to influence the display rather than paying attention to the traffic and roads!

I also have the same problem when driving behind someone with those bloody back-seat DVDs for the kiddos... "ooo Lion King!"

so yeah, don't think I would put one in my plane if I had one. Give me a good set of analog gauges any day!

Hrmmm intersesting. I also show in the August '12 AIP that it seems to be listed with all the usual information, and nothing on there about it being closed or off-limits, so i am guessing the airfield is still open. I'll see if the number there is different from the one the RAAus list has for Rod, and I'll try to give him a call...

Good on ya!! Thanks for letting us know, great way to start off the week with a bit of great news!

What a guy, ya know??? :)

Great stuff Tomo!