Pearo

Wifey said. . .on our flight to Cyprus last year,. . . ( Aircraft - Airbus A320 ) . . ."You've flown bigger things than this,. . .if the pilots got sick,. . .you'd get us there OK wouldn't you. . .?I said ( quietly. . .)

 

No,. . .Actually. . . .I don't think I would . . . . . .

I went to the country club pub (short walk from the resort) and had a $10 beef burger with chips.

You reminded me, I need to post the photo's I took.

Was a great day Pearo, sorry I missed talking to you today. I was there in the yellow and pink parasol. Landed on the displaced threshold and off at the first taxiway, 7th to land but 3rd plane to park!Wellcamp wanted us all in within a half hour time slot last year hence the slowest left first. Don't know why this year but it did feel more relaxed as we had the option of more turnoff taxiways this year. Last year there was only one taxi way available.

We were lucky with the weather considering the recent winds and rain on previous weekends. Will post some photos later.

I think I was third last in at Clifton, we were a little delayed because we noticed that YAMB became active just before departure so decided to check what areas where active. I checked NOTAMs before I left and it was inactive, but the NOTAMs issued at around 0800EST showed it active. I got cleared direct with minimal delay. I think (know) a few people busted it, hence the reason I always say dont trust ozraunwys or notams, but call BNE centre first. Those who busted it, if you are not a regular offender they are more interested in educating you than stopping you flying so don't stress about it to much.

And the "Gourmet Sausage Rolls" were pretty good facthunter and mnewbery!

What a day for flying. Pretty good turn out, I think they said 33 at the briefing. Lots of interesting aircraft to look at. I have been eyeing of the drifters for a while, so it was good to get up close and have a good look at them also.

Nice airport, not much there for GA or RAA people, but great to have a look and also fun to land on a near 3km runway! Not everyday you get to do that!

Well done to the organisers, I thought it was a bit odd that they sent the fast aircraft off last (I though there would be issues at YBWW) but it all worked out well in the end.

Gawd, I think my IQ just dropped a few points reading this drivel. Intending to attend the fly-in this weekend, I thought I'd educate myself on the facility, only to find the thread dominated by pathetic attempts to smear a local businessman. I think I'll bookmark it for next time someone asks about the "Tall Poppy Syndrome".

Got a question for the area guys/gals. Earlier this year I had an incident with fuel imbalance that I thought was possibly a fuel blockage. I contacted Brisbane Centre because I knew there was parachute ops in the area and I wanted the most direct route back to the airport. They ID'd me and ask me a bunch of questions regarding the problems and if I needed emergency services as well as offered me traffic information. At one point I switched to CTAF to broadcast my inbound call and I missed a call from Centre. (2 com's, but I was transmitting at the time ATC contacted me)

So the question is, when you are on something like flight following or the situation I had, what is the process to let ATC know you are changing frequencies to broadcast on CTAF? Was I just unlucky to get a call when I was transmitting or is there a proper procedure?

I am currently studying for my IREX at the moment, so I guess the question is relevant to IFR flights also.

I am spoiled, all the planes I fly have 2 com's. I always have centre tuned in on one, and CTAF on the other. In saying that, I had fuel issue once and was broadcasting inbound CTAF call when BNE Centre was trying to contact me with traffic info.

More than once, I have heard Brisbane Centre mention me regarding a potential conflict, so I am anal about having area frequency tuned in now. If area goes quiet, I get nervous and start checking to make sure I have the correct frequency tuned in!

This has gee'd me up a bit. Given I dont have time at the moment to do my PIFR, I might book a couple of lessons in the Citabria and have a go at spinning.

I have done some limited unusual attitude and spirals. Yet to do fully developed spins but its on my list of things to do.

You are very right Nev but the Ego GA headed people who mostly CAN'T fly very well bag RAA, every person I've heard bag RAA have serious issues flying a plane, I'm both and what ever flys in my book is all part of the same family.

On a regular basis, I see a well known RAA instructor who is/was teaching a few people here who is just as good as an GA instructor, infact a lot better than some GA instructors that fly out of my local airfield.

I have observed the same attitude with PPL v CPL. Not sure what is wrong with you guys, we all go flying, we all enjoy it. Not sure where the inferiority complex arises, but I have a good idea.

They are not ASL exams, they are CASA exams. Does not matter where you go they are all the same. I did my PPL test with Flight One. Redcliffe Aero Club now do it also. Flight One provided copies of charts to me, but from memory some materials had an extra fee. Like Aplund, all I had was the VFRG and ERSA which covered off most material.

Applud's score is one of the highest pass marks I have heard of to date. I got 88% but I did not spend as much time on it. I think I was done in about an hour and a half. Any more time would have been a waste for me.

Bob Tait's exams are the best resource in my opinion, most of the Casa questions were more or less the same. As a bonus, students of Bob Tait (like me!) pass on info about questions that were not covered in his syllabus so that he can include that in future training and practice tests.

Next test for me is IREX. Welp... Started the study, going to do the Bob Tait course also.

97% is an awesome result mate, well done.

Well of you need to justify it with numbers, let me know because I would be interested in a trip out there also.

Last time I was at Nindigully (on the motorcycle) they said they could do a pick up from St George if you flew in. I have also seen some photos of trikes in front of the pub, so I guess how close you can land is dependent on the aircraft and your interpretation on where you can land!!!

I would call the pub, see what they have to say.

Thanks roundsounds, my instructor told me I just had to have the theory test complete to do the final prac exam?? In hindsight the theory exam didn't really add much in my mind, I did a lot of study but only a small amount of theory was actually relevant....

Best thing I have done in a long time, wish I took a video recorder.

Did 2 ILS landings at LAX. First landing was assisted (controls) and second land unassisted. Managed to keep the aircraft intact! I also got to do a full stall and I was stunned at how docile the stall was.

Its amazing how real the full motion sims are.

Just before leaving, we did a full Cat 3B autoland, must take a few hours to learn to trust the aircraft because I was positively soiling myself.

Some info here, Rules for watching marine mammals (Department of Environment and Heritage Protection)

In the last 4 days, I have seen whales at Cape Byron, off Cape Moreton, along Teewah beach and just off Double Island Point. Saw a good pod breaching today about 20nm north of wide bay bar.

I have seen some flyer about how close you are allowed to get to them, I know its posted at the Aero Club, so will take a look next time I am there.

Gold Coast Tower asked me to report any sightings on Friday!

Crickey FV, were the firemen away at their annual picnic?

I am interested in this one, but the old bugger I want to take out there is not doing real well at the moment. Some of the Clifton people might know him, Alan Eustace.

Anyway, I am going to try and drag him along for this one if he is travelling well enough at the time.

Just google earthed it. Looks pretty tame compared to strips like Dunwich. Might do a low pass first to have a look a first.

I am going solo at this stage, so if anyone is interested in coming for a run let me know. Got the plane (c182t) booked from 1000hrs to 1600hrs, so probably wheels up around 1045hrs. Leaving redcliffe via archerfield and returning via Byron Bay and coastal back to YRED.

Pearo, a cutting is where a ridge has been blasted away to make way for a road, or in this case a road and also a runway. Do you use Google Earth? Turn on the 'terrain' function and you might see a cliff adjacent to the left side of 12 ... it can produce strong rotors over the strip when suitable conditions prevail. Especially since the ridge rises steeply 1000ft higher on that northern side. Nothing to worry about unless firm northerlies are blowing.

Thanks, good to know. I have looked on google earth but never thought of using terrain!

Also double good to know as I am looking for rural property at the moment with the aim to build an airstrip!

No, 12 is better in almost all conditions except in a due northerly, westerly or WNW, and if it's strong then it can be quite bumpy close to the ground due to extensive areas of uneven high ground to the north and west. Also - check the windsock carefully, it may well be blowing NW in the air but the valley funneling effect can have it blowing NE on the ground.Also - be mindful of the seabreeze which comes in very strong from the East in mid-late afternoon on days when it's hot and unstable further inland.

 

In a north easterly I'd always recommend using 12 and land long to overfly the cutting. If you've had time to check the surface on the ground then I'd always land on the grass to the right of 12 to increase the distance from the cutting itself - and grass is easier on the tyres too of course.

 

30 is fine in nil wind or little wind conditions, naturally.

 

One other thing, a smallish oval RH circuit for 12 is best, avoid straight in approaches to avoid overflying the hillside villas and to keep you further away from the resort.

....from abandoning ship too soon when half of it was on fire and the evacuation was onto dry land?

Lots of people in aeroplanes and ships have died because the captains failed to order abandon ship until too late.

In this thread: Much opinion, little fact.