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Map, Compass and watch... I use Ozrunways from time to time to give me the odd bit of conformation. It's brilliant when in and around airspace, restricted, danger and prohibited areas. I used a GPS one time.. only 'cause the autopilot was connected to it!

Very much so, hence my question in post #11

Hey Jake, sounds good! You will probably find that your landings mayen't be as nice as your first solo one for a little while. A firm landing isn't the end of the world, as long as you maintain control, obviously you don't want to bend anything, but a certain landing is better than skipping around the place. Sit on the line, that may help with staying over the center. Sometimes you can land on the upwind side of the center line if you have a fair crosswind, and the curvature of the runway will put that into wind wing down a bit.

Contemplating over this today for some odd reason... anyway when we say that was a near miss, when something nearly hit. Shouldn't it be a near hit?? A near miss would be a hit... as it nearly missed?

Will be out there again tomorrow morning, taking Powerin for a run in the J3

I reckon they shouldn't charge extra for weight as such, but rather wideloads... Smaller aircraft "Do" need to adhere to weight restrictions though.

:roflmao:Took me a sec, but that's funny! Ps. I yell "Clear Prop" myself and have a good look! I even yell it when I prop start... probably a bit pointless since you're the only one in the way of the prop in that case!

Approved plastic containers are probably better for the fuel than the metal ones. All motor vehicle fuel tanks are plastic these days, and drums such as the Avgas 44's have plastic linings.

If you can push your thumb through it, it's had-it!

Interesting news isn't it. Wonder how it's gonna work if it come's in... $2 a kg, or everyone over 77kg pay extra!

I've flown a couple of 582's with rudder trim. To me was not necessary. Left rudder on take off is normal as the slip stream etc... is opposite than if it was a tractor type. What is it like on glide, either engine idle or off, does it need any rudder to keep balanced then? Determines whether it's thrust line, or rigging issues.

Just payed for my renewal today as I just discovered it runs out at the end of the month!

Well done Jake, top stuff!!

Rob's Drifter, "Cloud 9" that he let me fly on the weekend! One of Recreationalflying Company's Drifter's that are online.

It's surprisingly normal... as in, once you get over the fact you steer on the ground with the ailerons it's just an aeroplane. Maybe because it is so much like a car on the ground, with a yoke as your steering wheel, and a foot brake on the floor, the feel isn't that dramatic. You keep it down on the ground run and peel it off fairly positively, once in the air, climb out at about 80 mph (ASI is in miles an hour). I did a few turns, probably around 45, 50 degree bank and it keeps in balance perfectly, makes it real easy to make a nice high bank turn I can tell you. Cruising along it's just like a normal aircraft, except you can have the windows down so that's pretty cool. Approach was 80mph and it will crab itself into the wind, hold off and touch down as per normal, then get the front wheel down as soon as you can for directional control on the ground. It can handle crosswinds up to 25 or more kts I believe. The undercarriage is built and designed to handle such conditions. It kinda self aligns with the runway once you touch down. Over all it's very easy to fly, nice fool proof fuel system, and cockpit layout. A real piece of engineering that was way ahead of it's time.

Flying in PNG amongst the hills, the Otter pilots are a sight to see, amazing flying.

C170, C180, They look good, and you have to fly well to make an impression. Or now that I'm a J3 Cub driver I'd add that to my list also. Flying wise they're all just an aeroplane, but I'm one for a bit of a challenge! Can't fake it that way...

Howdy there Jonny! Always good to follow instructions isn't it... well so I've discovered!

I was out at the Gympie airfield this afternoon, and one of the aircraft I got to fly in was a lovely old Ercoupe! For those that don't know the significant difference with these aircraft from others, it is because it doesn't have any rudder pedals! The nose wheel steers with the ailerons, so you drive it like a car and the control yoke the steering wheel. Jennifer Beck from Suncoast Cooloola Flying let me fly it, at the moment it is only available for dual flying, but I believe it will eventually be set up for hire. So keep an ear out. If you're ever passing through Gympie it's certainly worth dropping in and going for a flight in it. Flying along with the windows down, and your elbow resting on the ledge is so much like a convertible sports car! Thanks for the flight Jen!

Would you care to expand on this Rory, as I'm curious?

Had a brilliant day out at the airfield today!! Met up with a few forumites and even got to go for a run in Rob's(?) Drifter, which is a lovely machine. Flying the J3 Cub was brilliant!! Such a nice aeroplane, and it's pretty neat flying from the back seat! I have some video I'm working on, so hopefully that will be uploaded in the next day or so. Thanks for a great day guys, see you there tomorrow afternoon!

Thanks Nev, very encouraging that you say that, sometimes you do wonder if it's worth the effort.

Fur desert... nothing quite like it.

Yeah, don't do it...