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Yes Adrian you are correct TAF's, METAR's and SPECI's are in True. The BOM Aeronautical Services Handbook has all the info - http://www.bom.gov.au/general/reg/ash/ASH.pdf Cheers Os

Two JetCat P70's for a jet model that I'm building...........:thumb_up: Merry Xmas to everyone.......cheers Os

Sorry weekendwarrior, I think you missed and it 'went through to the keeper'...... read Cralis's first post again........ Cheers Os

Wow, with a thrust to weight ratio of up near 5:1 that would be scary.......... What engine is it that's producing 100+lbs of thrust ? Bugger, it sounds like he had some kind of electronic or RF link problem. I hope he's back up and running soon :thumb_up: Cheers

Thanks Flyer, Sad to hear about that maiden flight, I hope there's not too much damage and he's able to recover from it. The reliability of turbine models has come a long way in the last few years, not too many crash these days. For those interested, one of the country's biggest jet meets is being held this coming weekend at Temora airfield. There's sure to be some spectacular models and flying, and the price of entry gets you into the museum also...:thumb_up: Cheers

RC flying.........great fun....:thumb_up:

Hi there merv, Have not done any instructing for a year or two, but that may change shortly. When I was, it was out at Bankstown. Been down in Canberra doing a bit of charter work lately. CN is a real nice place, can see myself full time instructing there.....;) Cheers Ossie

Hey there avi8tor72, Know exactly what your going through, except it took me quite a bit longer to sort myself out. I had a great job, good money with heaps of international travel, but as the years rolled by I could never shake that dream I had as a young boy. I remember a wise old man telling me years ago, a week or so before I married..."you can't make anyone happy unless your happy yourself " At the tender age of 45 I decided to have a go, much to the disbelief of work colleagues and friends. Fortunately my wife and kids could see the effect my previous life was having on me, it was the frustration on their faces that woke me up... So, I completed my CPL and Flight Instructor rating a few years ago and haven't looked back since. Sure the money is not within a bulls roar of what I was earning, and as others here have pointed out, that's not what life is all about. That wise old man I mentioned, well he's my dad. The look on his face when I showed him my shiny new CPL brought a tear to my eye......somehow he just knew. I'm 51 now and have never been happier............:thumb_up:

Keep your options open Tezza. A friend of mine just recently started with QLink, he's 52. I agree too, get the class 1 sorted out then do the CPL's. There's plenty of work around if flying is what you want to do. Cheers

I knew someone would find a name for the US 2008 election process: Electile Dysfunction : the inability to become aroused over any of the choices for President/Vice President put forth by either party in the 2008 election year. Ah well.......I thought it was funny....... Cheers Os

Some good info here for you numptie, but if its the scenic route your after, then go up the coast via Victor 1. On a good day the Sydney coastline is some of the best flying you'll do anywhere in the world......:thumb_up:

Hi there, No trick questions in the PPL exam. However some questions are worded in such a way that if your a little weak on a particular topic two or more answers will seem equally correct. There'll be one or two words in the question that will narrow the selection to one answer. The 'trick' is to read the question thoroughly and understand what is being asked, do that and you'll nail it........:thumb_up: Get hold of Bob Taits Human Performance and Limitations book, this subject is usually not covered adequately in most PPL books. There will be one or two questions in the exam on the subject. Sing out if you need any help, I'd be happy to help. Good Luck with it. Cheers Os

I gotta laugh with this one and thought I'd share with everyone here. It's a ceiling mural in a hotel smoking area, and real from what I've been lead to believe. Cheers Os

Hi Ross, thanks for the info and the offer for a ride, hope to see you around sometime..........:thumb_up:. I'll be spending a bit of time up in Port Macquarie next month, will have to drop in at Taree and take a look. Cheers Os

Thanks Dave, Yes, been a Camden local all my life, a nice place to live. Do a bit of GA hiring there at the moment. After seeing Slartibartsfast's cheetah (in his profile) Rec flying might be the go. Is there a website where I could find out more about the cheetah ?. Cheers Os

No not fortunate enough to own an acft, but do a bit of hiring at my local airfield Camden. Have a CPL and instructor rating but haven't done any instructing in the last 4 or 5yrs, thinking seriously about getting back into it soon. Good luck with your flying, I guess your hooked now like everyone else here.....:big_grin: I'm not sure about the requirements for a recreational licence, are they the same as a GA licence ? Cheers Ossie

Hi there Captain, I maybe able to help out. The ICAO apt code changed on the 22NOV07 (AIRAC 0711). AIC H7/07 refers. I understand the reason for the change is to resolve duplicate VOR ident conflicts within AsA's TAAATS system between Christchurch VOR (CH) in NZ and the previous named Coffs Harbour VOR (CH). Hope this helps Cheers Ossie

Hi there Decca, Job is a flight dispatcher doing flight planning and related stuff, a great job. Cheers

G'day all, another newby that's just landed. Love flying/aeroplanes like everyone else here and have worked in the airline industry (ground job) for a good part of my life. Look forward to chatting with everyone.... Cheers