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Welcome Gary

Welcome Thimo.

Welcome!

Perth just copies it, they are 3 hours behind don't forget :) http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/a-light-aircraft-crash-landed-in-the-nattai-national-park-after-its-engine-failed-with-two-people-on-board/story-fni0cx12-1227289453945

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If Dick Smith gets into the political cesspool he'll surely float to the top. Can't say there is much competition there.

I went to the Milford sound from Queenstown by charter plane.. enjoyed every second at that stage I only had my GFPT.

Hey Shags, I live in Thornlands and hire the lightwings out of Coominya.. bit of a trip though, about 1hr 30mins or so. I am yet to go out and check out Heck field. I want to see a Morgan Cougar that has just been hangared.

I like the dash panel, look good in black.

Hey Graham, how far is painting away mate?

Well done there Graham. This is looking real nice. Can't wait to see it painted. Did you put a 4 or 6 in?

Looks like he's trying to develop the spin faster.

I saw that flyvulcan. I was wondering if the video was recorded with some sort of timelapse setup, albeit slight, as even with the perspective and 70 knots, it looked faster than that.

It did dazza... was the video normal speed or timelapse? Looks like you were fangin!

I got a few nice shots of you when you landed at Evans Head... pm me and I can email them to you if you like.

Welcome Andy, I am Brisbane and have an RPL and Pilot certificate and just recently completed my Cross Country endorsement. I have similar ideas as you on my radar and am just hiring for the time being. What school is training you?

I think time approx. time to build would be handy as there are quick build kits and there are materials and plan kits.

Welcome aboard Patrick.

Pathfinder Aviation is in Class D at Archerfield - QLD. RAA school.

lol no, he just appreciates referrals and I know he gets a little chuffed if his ex students recommend him. I ask to mention me for his sake not mine.

I have only flown cessnas, pipers and lightwings and I like them. The only thing I needed to do was use my feet more. On a grass strip I keep the nose off also so that took a little getting used to. I am comfortable in them now and they have plenty of get up and go with the 100 hp Rotax. The bonus I found was 1 instructor who is the CFI. Back in my GA days I had 10 different instructors and only saw the CFI when I did my flight test. Search for me on Facebook - David Watherston and you can add me if you like for some photos. I can give you a link of a YouTube of me doing a circuit at coominya too once I edit it. Regards David.

It's currently RAA registered so he can't do 4 up unless he VH registers it.

Hi 2tonne, I did my Pilot Certificate and Cross Country Endorsement with John Walmsley out at Coominya Flight Training. It is around 1 hour or so from Brisbane. I found John to be a great teacher and very generous with his time. If you cancel, no worries he doesn't then sting you for a fee. I cancelled a few times for unforeseen circumstances and his easy going attitude was fantastic. His contact details are 0413 452 547. He has his own 1km strip and it is a great environment to learn in. He is very generous with his time and will sit and chat over a cup of tea for an hours sometimes. Give him a call and tell him David sent you. Regards David

Hi Squizzyhunter, I converted from GA to RAA out at Coominya Flight Training. I travelled 1:15 minutes from home and I found it to be worth the travel. I usually did a session in the morning and had a break then another mid-morning. The CFI does all instruction and is a very good teacher IMO. The CFI is John Walmsley and can be contacted on 0413 452 547. He operates 3 lightwings which includes a tail dragger. It is on a quiet strip with a few hangers where other private operators rent space. I just completed my Nav endorsement a couple of weeks ago and now hire his planes when I feel like a fly. If you want any further info let me know and I will be happy to answer you. Tell him David sent you if you decide to give him a go. Regards David

Well done Jamie. Will I see you at some local fly ins?