Nostalgair

Hi All,

I was fortunate enough to fly the new Cessna Citation 680 Sovereign the other day. It is equipped with the impressive Garmin G5000. I thought I'd share a photo.

Cheers

Owen

Aircraft operations in that climate are a whole new ball game.....interesting. :-)

Cheers

Thanks again everyone for the support of Solo Flight.

It is nudging the top three in its aviation category on Amazon for 'Best Rated' due to some glowing reviews.

Thanks one and all.

Cheers

Owen

How about a north south circumnavigation I know Dick Smith did it by heli has it been done fixed wing single engine solo yet ?

I don't think it has been. Polly Vacher attempted to reach both Poles some years back though...http://www.worldwings.org/

Cheers

Owen

A good read and well written Owen what's your next adventure do you think you could do a arctic flight in the j230Regards Gary

Thanks for your kind words about 'Solo Flight'.

I was just 'revisiting' where I might fly to next when I saw your post. The arctic sounds interesting. :-)

Thanks again,

Owen

Thanks for the support guys.

Cheers

Owen

Thanks 'coljones',

That's the first time I've heard that, so it's appreciated.

Cheers

Owen

Hi All,

There's been a good deal of interest in the 'Jabiru Forum' so I thought let you know here that I've released the book about my charity flight around Australia in the Jabiru J230D.

It's titled 'Solo Flight' and has around 200 pictures from the trip. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HETIJJ4

Cheers

Owen

Can it be purchases any other way apart from amazon for those that don't have a reader?

Thanks for your interest.

'Solo Flight' can be read on any iPad or PC. Here are the links on how to do it http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000426311 and http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000490441

'MagnetoDrop' is also correct that 'Solo Flight' became available on iTunes this week.

Thanks again one and all.

Cheers

Owen

Thanks again 'cooperplace'.

The feedback is greatly appreciated. It makes the effort of putting the flight down in words and images all worthwhile.

Cheers,

Owen

Thanks 'cooperplace'.

The support of this community was great at the time of the flight and has been the same since the book was released.

The flight itself was fulfilling on a number of levels. As a fundraiser for the RFDS, to promote the role and history of aviation in Australia and to meet so many wonderful people along the way. Without doubt the flight is a highlight of my 17,000 hours of flying and 49 years of living.

Cheers mate,

Owen

Hi All,

Yes, I was very fortunate to have the chance to undertake this flight.

As mentioned by 'facthunter', planning was critical to the flight being both safe and timely. In fact the first few chapters discuss the planning steps that took place long before I ever got off the ground. (You can view these planning chapters for free on Amazon as they allow a 'peak' inside. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HETIJJ4 )

Cheers

Owen

Absolutely David.

Happy New Year and all the best for 2014.

Cheers

Owen

Thanks Nev....I certainly am.

...and all the best for 2014 to you!

Cheers

Owen

Hi All,

I've just posted a story appropriate to New Years Eve for fellow aviation lovers. http://tiny.cc/gjpx8w

The image below is relevant to the tale.

Happy New Year and here's to a great 2014!

Cheers

Owen

Hi All,

Just to let you know that I've released the book about my charity flight around Australia in the Jabiru J230D. It's titled 'Solo Flight' and has around 200 pictures from the trip. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HETIJJ4

Cheers

Owen

Hi All,

I've had some messages further to my post asking who I am. :-)

The Avatar photo was taken from a flight around Australia that I completed. This particular shot is at RAAF Tindal with a 75 SQN Hornet behind the Jabiru J230D.

I'm a commercial pilot by trade and an aviation writer in my 'other life'. I write for a number of magazines and regularly feature in 'Australian Aviation'. One of my most pleasurable tasks is flying and reviewing various aircraft types. I've written three books/eBooks as well; "Down to Earth", "50 Tales of Flight" and my new one, "Solo Flight" ( http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HETIJJ4 ) which is about that amazing trip in the Jabiru. As you've guessed, I'm passionate about aviation of all types.

Cheers,

Owen

"Biplane" By Richard Bach is a short but quality book. It follows his flight across the USA in....a biplane.

Cheers

Owen

Cheers.

Hi 'Head in the Clouds',

Firstly, thanks so much for the kind words about '50 Tales of Flight'.

I can now say that I have finished my "next one" and it is titled 'Solo Flight' about when I flew a Jabiru around Australia and raised funds for the RFDS. The book only went 'live' on Amazon yesterday and went to 'number one' in its category overnight. Here's the link to 'Solo Flight' http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HETIJJ4

Thanks again for the kind words, I sincerely appreciate the feedback.

Cheers

Owen

Hi All,

Here's glimpse of the QANTAS Boeing 767 adorned in the Disney "Planes" scheme...ready for the Australian premiere.

Hi All,

I just came across this animation of a fatal Cirrus accident in the US. The aircraft was performing unapproved low-level aerobatics at the time.

It is rather sobering and has a tragic outcome.

http://tinyurl.com/lfxan9z

Cheers,

Owen

Congratulations. A moment to treasure.

Cheers

Owen

Hi All,

The Editor at 'Australian Aviation' has kindly allowed me to post my 'Air Test' of the Brumby 610 on this forum. Apologies for the low resolution images, but that was necessary to make the attachment fit.

I hope you enjoy the review.

Cheers,

Owen

OZ Airtest JF 2.pdf

OZ Airtest JF 2.pdf

OZ Airtest JF 2.pdf

Hi,

I just saw this thread and although a little old, I might have some input.

I have been traditionally published previously and this year ventured down the eBook road. Without doubt, both have very strong cases on all manner of items from content control to distribution and marketing.

Similarly, readers often have their preference, be it an eBook or a print version.

I do think that an eBook is an effective way to test the waters. At a reasonable level of cost, the eBook can launch on the Amazon marketplace and various other distributors such as iTunes.From there, the title's success may provide a very good indicator whether publishing a print copy is a viable option. Furthermore, the eBook can provide a wonderful 'pitch' to a print publisher.

My first eBook, '50 Tales of Flight' went down this road. I launched it in February and it has consistently ranked very highly on Amazon in aviation titles, even spending time at number one in aviation. The upshot is that it has proved a success and I am sure that a print version is now in its future. In the meantime, I'll write and publish another eBook.

In summary, not everyone likes eBooks; that's their choice. However, devices such as the iPad has made eBooks far user-friendly. What they do permit the author to do is self-publish a title at a relatively low cost and thereby releasing the story from a solitary hard drive, even if only for family and friends.

I hope this helps.

Cheers

Owen