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When the app is open it is by default using the ipad GPS so the blue bar at the top is a warning to let you know the the app. Thats the way the app/platform works and is really a safety feature in a way. Close the app when not in use.

I had a look at the strip only a few months ago. I got to walk about 150mtrs of the Southern end and there were clumps of grass plants high and solid enough to give concern for damaging under carriage of a 172. Maybe in a STOL with large soft tyres would be ok. It is a long strip of 900 mtrs so what the rest of it looked like I am not sure.

Where is the prop? None I can see.

Made 1 from the ozrunways instructions. Works well. Only thing to add here would be forget the wifi dongle from the parts list as the latest Pi comes with wifi onboard.

Nice! What an awesome machine. How long to convert from float to wheel and what's involved?

The Aerosol cans work well. The reason some people have balance issues with them is that they dont rotate the tyre and the goo settles on the bottom. Taxi around slowly for a minute after putting half a can in. Stop, put the rest of the can in, then taxi around slowly a minute again. This step is essential to not only spread the goo evenly, but more importantly, ensure the goo gets into the area that needs repairing. All fixed - no heavy jack required.

Agreed, it as an entertaining way to highlight some crucial lesson about fun and safety. Well done CASA

Wow. Clearly a subject of high interest. 111 comments in 9 days.

I will be there,.. with bells on! Looking forward to it and am flying in Friday morning on commercial from Brisbane.

Dont know where you are shopping duty free but it is obviously in the wrong place. I travel allot of international and a majority of duty free is most definitely cheaper than normal retail. I always price check and 8 out of 10 times is is either a little or alot cheaper.

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Thanks and I see that in the original post. Strange then that the heading when I view this event shows a different date. Must be a browser/internet/user error.

18th December is tomorrow? Was this held last weekend?

Beautiful and the location of the painted hills a 'guarded secret' - SA LIFE - Lake Eyre and the Painted Hills Here is the location - Anna Creek Painted Hills | Anna Creek Things to Do but I can not see anything at this location on Google Map Satellite view that looks like the painted hills in the video above.

From Brisbane to Birdsville via South Australia???? Ok, you go that way, I'll go a little more direct thanks.

No, but your suggested Route is all in SA. Quote - "From Brisbane to Birdsville over the sand to Dalhousie Springs springs, (phone the Ranger) over Lake Eyre, to William creek (lowest landing) & the painted hills, 1st night at the "pink roadhouse, on to Cooper pede, fly to How many WEEKS did you say.LoL spacesailor Quote - Hi Jerry Brisbane, to William Creek, then return to Brisbane, is a one day trip,(in a reasonable quick plane) spacesailor What planet are you on? Better check.

Adelaide to Birdsville don't you mean??? All those are SA!

Definitely Lightning Ridge. Incredibly interesting place (and a little strange). You will need some transport there, but as I am finding more often than not when flying the outback, if you call ahead to the motel owner (if staying over night) or the local fuel station (if just a day trip) and ask them some questions they will either point you to a hire car/bike place, or sometimes even lend your their own car or a friends as well as pick you up and drop you off to the airstrip. Very friendly! I flew to Louth earlier this year (The annual Louth races is like a mini Birdsville), and stopped over in Lightning Ridge and Bourke. Had a great time in all three places and made new friends along the way.

looking forward to next weekend and some good weather. Flying out of Archerfield at first light Saturday morning and back on Monday. 1 spare seat if anyone needs it.

Yes I will be there. This will be my second significant cross country trip (flying from YBAF) since attaining PPL, so any hints and tips for the destination, particularly around organisation on the ground there for accommodation, etc, will be greatly appreciated. Not fussy about tent, bed, floor, just intend to meet people and have a good time,

Apparently they do! Thankyou for your fun filled reply.

Great suggestion and love your blog. Amazing how similar our circumstances are (My better half is the hair dresser too - Can you talk her into being my right seat Navi, please).

Great replies so far and some good ideas. Thank you! I will keep this itinerary to NSW/QLD and think about a Victorian one later this year perhaps. Thanks to the community for the replies so far. Any more out there?

As the title says, looking for suggestions for an itinerary for a Long Weekend North NSW Winery Tour and Sight Seeing tour. Where did you go, what did you see, how long did you spend, etc...