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Other than the wrecked aircraft it looks great! Sad about the neglected aircraft though, I wonder how much it would be to get her airworthy...prob too much for me.

Is the strip open?

Seaplane? In all seriousness I have a similar issue. I have about 1.5 hours each way for a flight, it certainly makes you look around for other options. One thing that might help is to download ozrunways on the free trial and look for ALAs close by? Just maybe there might be some private strips that you can fly out of which are closer. Long shot I know but worth a try. Best of luck

Welcome. Would be great fun to learn in the drifter!

Welcome! Best of luck with you training.

Welcome! What aircraft are you flying?

Interesting stuff! Thanks.

Thanks, so when are you signing up for a job? TIC

Yeah it certainly takes lots of skill, experience and confidence! The interesting thing about the youtube video of the otter landing at Fane is that on the approach to the airstrip the mountains beyond the strip don't look that steep but once the pilot lands you can see that they are amazingly steep and hence a Go around would be difficult.

Thanks spooks. Yes I really enjoyed this series as well. Thats why when I saw Matts Book I knew that it would be very cool to do an interview with him.

[MEDIA=audio]http://traffic.libsyn.com/goflying/Go_Flying_Australia_Podcast_019.mp3[/MEDIA] Click here for the show notes Subscribe via iTunes by clicking here Today on the show I talk with Matt McLaughlin about his experiences flying general aviation aircraft in one of the most dangerous flying environments in the world – Papua New Guinea. Matt would regularly fly into the Fane strip shown in the below youtube video. Would you fly in Here? Previously Published Episodes (click here) I would love to hear some feedback. I would love to hear any feed back (both good/bad) by the following means: - Comments below this post - Direct Message on the forum - Comments function on my website www.goflying.net - Contact form on my website - twitter Thanks for taking the time to read this! Cheers, Adam

Welcome, what aircraft have you been flying?

Think of it as an investment....in your wellbeing....

Think of it as an investment....in your wellbeing....

Great colour. Looks fast!

Great colour. Looks fast!

As soon as I get the chance. They look great fun!

As soon as I get the chance. They look great fun!

Thanks Russ. I tend to agree. I had no idea the new Auto Gyros were so capable until I did this interview. The interesting part for me was the fact that they are quite capable in strong crosswinds and turbulence in comparison to light fixed wing aircraft.

Thanks Russ. I tend to agree. I had no idea the new Auto Gyros were so capable until I did this interview. The interesting part for me was the fact that they are quite capable in strong crosswinds and turbulence in comparison to light fixed wing aircraft.

Has anyone flown any of these modern Autogyros? What did you think? [MEDIA=audio]http://traffic.libsyn.com/goflying/Go_Flying_Australia_Podcast_018.mp3[/MEDIA] Click here for the show notes or to listen Subscribe via iTunes by clicking here Subscribe using an Android phone by clicking here Summary: Today on the show we are going to be talking about all things related to Autogyros with Pilot John McDermott. In the interview John and I talk about his recent 5000 nautical mile trip where he flew with Rick and Kay from Berowra in a pair of Cavalon Autogyros from Nowra in NSW to the Gulf of Carpentaria, across to the Kimberleys returning home via Lake Ayre and the Flinders Ranges. Previously Published Episodes (click here) The Route flown: Front view of the Cavalon Cockpit layout of the Cavalon Filling up with Mogas on the trip I would love to hear some feedback. I would love to hear any feed back (both good/bad) by the following means: - Comments below this post - Direct Message on the forum - Comments function on my website www.goflying.net - Contact form on my website - twitter Thanks for taking the time to read this! Cheers, Adam

Has anyone flown any of these modern Autogyros? What did you think? [MEDIA=audio]http://traffic.libsyn.com/goflying/Go_Flying_Australia_Podcast_018.mp3[/MEDIA] Click here for the show notes or to listen Subscribe via iTunes by clicking here Subscribe using an Android phone by clicking here Summary: Today on the show we are going to be talking about all things related to Autogyros with Pilot John McDermott. In the interview John and I talk about his recent 5000 nautical mile trip where he flew with Rick and Kay from Berowra in a pair of Cavalon Autogyros from Nowra in NSW to the Gulf of Carpentaria, across to the Kimberleys returning home via Lake Ayre and the Flinders Ranges. Previously Published Episodes (click here) The Route flown: Front view of the Cavalon Cockpit layout of the Cavalon Filling up with Mogas on the trip I would love to hear some feedback. I would love to hear any feed back (both good/bad) by the following means: - Comments below this post - Direct Message on the forum - Comments function on my website www.goflying.net - Contact form on my website - twitter Thanks for taking the time to read this! Cheers, Adam

Thanks I always enjoy chatting to John, he has such a strong passion for aviation. At 83 to this day he still teaches students to fly on the 737 simulator and also regularly fly's recreational aircraft!

Also this episode is now on youtube:

Has anyone flown in the South Pacific on the forum? John talks about flying near thunderstorms in the interview, has anyone flown through one and survived? Click here for the show notes Summary: Today we going on a journey to the South Pacific to talk with John Laming about his experiences as a pilot for Air Nauru. John recounts some interesting stories about his time as a Captain flying a 737-200 with Air Nauru including many interesting tales of passengers he was able to carry over the years. [MEDIA=audio]http://traffic.libsyn.com/goflying/Go_Flying_Australia_Podcast_017.mp3[/MEDIA] Previously Published Episodes (click here) I would love to hear some feedback. I would love to hear any feed back (both good/bad) by the following means: - Comments below this post - Direct Message on the forum - Comments function on my website www.goflying.net - Contact form on my website - twitter Thanks for taking the time to read this! Cheers, Adam