Tomwantstobeapilot

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Tom

I'm out on the road atm, but go back and have a look at that report. I think the police officer said that, and the PO was probably over-quickly briefed by the ATSB person on the spot and didn't quite get it. Some of these quotes are innocent mistakes - like the spelling and grammar on this site.

Tom

The unfortunate, recent crash in Lismore, has several reports saying that "Because the plane was not an ultra-light or a fixed wing aircraft, no investigation will be conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau."

Last time I checked, RV-12's were fixed wings!

Tom

Hey all, Thanks for the replies ! Nice to find an active forum for RAA ! Tom, my monthly column is called Park Pilot. Sure you would of read it each issue. Yeah, I big on FPV aswell.BoingK, could not agree more. As we all know, all aeroplanes are compromises. For me, I like back country flying and landing on beaches etc. Have not done that much of it yet but Im looking at buying a Highlander so that's on the cards... after I gather some more experiences AND additional training for STOL flying.

 

I need to find a school with a similar taildragger I can finish of my RAA with.... Hmm...

It's cool to see more RC pilots getting their 'full-scale' licenses, or of course, the other way round :-)

Tom

Hi pilots,First post here and I just wanted to say G`day !

 

I'm "plane mad" and always have been. I'm finishing of my RAA citificate after 10 years hiatus after doing most of it in a Jabiru. Dusting of my log book I need about 5 hours to finish it off but I'm not current so expect that to double at least. Im looking to buy an aircraft at the moment. Would love a Carbon Cub S2 but its out of my price range at the moment. Im also building a Hanger at Rylstone NSW to keep my plane in, I'm also madly in to RC Aircraft and aerobatics and 3D flying and UAVs..

 

I also write for Airborne magazine for the last 5 years or so doing product reviews and teaching aerobatics.

 

Looking forward to learning lots on this forum.

 

Cheers - G

What are some of the reviews you've done for Airborne? My first, year-long subscriptions just finished but I have read everything written in the last 12 months.

Those Carbon Cubs are so cool and I'd love to be able to afford one at some time in the future (I'm only 14!).

Tom

My condolences to Wayne's family and friends. Such sad news! Does anybody have any clues to the cause of the crash? Being such an experienced pilot, I'd be interested to hear what went wrong.

Once again, this is very sad and I hope that his family is alright after this awful news!

Tom

You must have the senses of superman Tom..he heard it up here in QLD.. mate I couldn't help myself...

Mind you, if it was fast enough, it could've be the same plane!

Tom

I saw it, it looks like a Texan (the war bird) but has a high pitched engine.

Tom

Hi everyone,I'm just learning to fly, and 5 lessons in to getting my RAA, and also looking to begin building a kit plane! Love all the information and opinions on the site and hope I can glean off your knowledge and one day provide some good insight myself! Thanks and I look forward to talk to you!

 

Dan

Tom :-)

Some days you look up and just wish you were up there cruising around.Mark

At the moment, I find myself almost constantly looking skywards, imaging the view or staring at the water, imaging the joys of a seaplane :-)

Every time a plane flies overhead (sadly, they are quite rare here), I rush outside to become instantly jealous of that lucky pilot ;-)

Tom

I heard (and saw) a plane that fits your description, that flew overhead at school today, between 11:20 and 1:30 pm. It looked like a low wing and was pretty fast. I'm in Tassie though so I doubt it's related.

Tom

So do we know what model the trike was? I missed the news last night so I'm relying on this thread and internet news.

Tom

I just noticed this crash too. Very sad!

Unfortunately, this won't help convince my dad to let me start lessons. I'll keep an eye on this thread to keep track of new information.

Tom.

No the Eagle School CFI passed away recently, they where HGFA. Greg Withers is the CFI of Bright Microflights, he is RAA

The Bright Microlights website doesn't have heaps of info but mentions full-time courses so they sound fine.

Tom

Woops! Accidental post, sorry :-)

Tom

Porepunkah in Victorias north east would have to be up there for the most fly able days, the strip is sheltered by Mt BuffaloLet the instructor worry about the terrain, it is good to gain experience while under the instructors influence.

Regards Bill

One thing I'm confused about is which license each school trains you for. Some offer RAA, some HGFA. I know people prefer RAA but does the HGFA let you fly Amphibious trikes?

Tom

I'd be interested to hear which state people think is the best for learning to fly trikes. By this I mean the most instructor's/schools, the most trike-friendly weather, the safest terrain etc.

I'm curious because if I want to get a WSC certificate (?) I'd most likely have to travel interstate and I'd like to go somewhere with the above qualities.

Tom

The big issue with running a flying school is hours billed, if you live somewhere with low rainfall and moderate winds you have a decent competitive advantage.Spare a thought for our European and American aviators who are grounded due to snow for up to 3 months a year.

Tom

The latest added to my collection.P-47 Thunderbolt, 2.16m span, 13kg, electric powered - Turnigy 50cc equivalent, 4 x 5 cell 5000mah Li-Po's & 160 amp speedy. Flying time is about 6 1/2 minutes. I have done about 40 flights on her since mid December.

 

It's all molded composite with lots of surface detail molded in. Made by some friends from their own molds.

Tom

You'll get it if you start--- I've been plodding along for over a year now.Time, money and weather are some of the issues, but the real reason I want to take my time is because

I'd rather be thorough and make sure I really understand everything as well as developing skill to a high level before setting off on my own!

 

There will be many years to enjoy flying.... Strangely enough, I like the theory and all the other knowledge associated with it

 

Good luck and hope you do get into it.... I waited too long!

 

Regards

 

Mark

I've been looking around at different flying vehicles and I've decided that something that would be great for Tassie would be a seaplane or specifically, an Amphibious trike. I like the look of the Krucker Cygnet and think it would give you more things to see, as well as more flying time in Tasmania. Of course, you also have the advantage of being able to land on water in the event of an engine-out.

If I was rich, I'd probably get an Icon A5 or similar but I think the trikes are so versatile and are probably more fun, at a cheaper price.

Tom :-)

Tom,I'm moving to Tassie as soon as my girls finish high school (6years)

I'll be flying in the Huon valley (surges bay)

 

I'll expect you to have your licence by then!

 

See you in the skies

 

Mark

I hope I'll have my license by then! I think money, as well as weather and finding time, will be the main issues :-(

Tom

G.day TomTassy is probably the least favourite place to fly trikes in australia but its where we live so if you are keen enough you will make it happen(safely)as many have!

There isn't any instructors in tassy so you will have to venture to the mainland for a licence and any training etc required.

 

If you are ever up in the northern part of our huge :) state and want to have a close up look at a trike let me know and we mite be able to arrange something.

 

Gary

Unfortunately, Hobart area has even worse weather than other parts of the state so that's also a bummer.

Tom

I know this thread is old now but I'm thinking of learning to fly in Tassie and getting my RA license so I can eventually save up for a good trike (I'm only 14!). I've never seen a trike in real-life and the closest I've seen any ultralight is a few thousand ft in the air above my house in Kingston. If I ever did want to experience a trike, I'd probably have to travel to the mainland!

The one thing I'm worried about in Tassie is the weather! It's often cold, windy and it's also mountainous. Apparently most accidents happen on Takeoff and landing and nasty Tasmanian weather wouldn't be too helpful. Does anyone have experience flying in Tassie?

Tom

If anyone's interest in model helis, I'd suggest the Blade MQX as a second or third vehicle. It actually a quadcopter and it's four-channels and responsive but it's great fun and made by a well known brand, Horizon Hobby. I have one and I stuck a little keychain cam (max payload of about 28g) and love filming the garden and house from the air :-)

BTW, I did have previous co-axial RC heli experience and years of RC planes and still found it hard to master but it's so tough that I learnt in no time and find it quite easy now.

Tom

Hi guys, I'm fourteen and I've flown RC since I was 10. I fly RTF and ARF planes as I prefer flying to building. My Dad flew RC from when he was a kid himself, up until I was born and he didn't have the time. Now we're both members of our local club and I love it :-)

My first plane was a little (20g) Parkzone Ember, followed by a Micro T-28, also from Parkzone. My first non-micro was another Parkzone plane, their SE5a. I've now also got an E-flite Micro Sbach 3D, a cheap Hobbyking Reaktor and my only Heli style vehicle, the Blade MQX quad.

My Dad's only working plane at the moment is a Scratch-built (maybe kit-built) 1/5th scale Bowers Fly baby. It's running an old O.S. FS 61 four-stroke so it looks and sounds great. My Dad also has a Flair Nieuport 17 which isn't going due to a lack of a reliable engine, as well as a 2m 2-channel Spirit Glider, both made by him.

I'm not yet a full-scale pilot but I'm hoping to start soon!

Tom :-)

PS. Sorry that I have no photos but they're all of mine are ready-made so they're not that interesting.