PhillC

Yes Michael, I should have mentioned Android only.

The UK and Australia?

Well, for the present I'm mostly located in the UK, but originally from Australia. I do some flying out of Blackbushe in the UK, located just to the South West of London. However, even though I only spend about 1/5 of my time in Australia, I probably do 50% of my flying out of Scone in the Hunter Valley, NSW.

I originally gained my PPL at Scone in 1991, but then didn't do much flying for a number of years. Instead my time and money went on motorcycle racing. In the last 3 years, I've come back to flying somewhat. My Australian PPL is fine, within its limits, for flying G registered aircraft within the UK's airspace. Although that may change with new EASA requirements in 2012, which aren't entirely clear yet. Most of my experience is in a C182.

Recently I've made an aviation business investment back in Scone, and you'll find that Scone Aircraft Maintenance is now under new management.

I joined up here looking for some chat with Australian located enthusiasts, and also to keep on top of what's happening in the local market.

Late last week Solar Impulse completed its first international flight from Lausanne, Switzerland to Brussels, Belgium. For more information about solar impulse see here:

http://www.solarimpulse.com

Anyway, here's a 3 minute video of this extraordinary, 100% solar powered aircraft landing in Brussels at the end of its 13 hour flight:

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