MarkyMarkOZ

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.

 

 

They are model jet tbs turbines. In the shots put the front when it's clearly a human pilot there is the prop visible.So yes. It's s cut together of two different aircraft for the purposes of showing something that's not quite kosher

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?

 

 

Aww I thought I was going to find a thread of these[ATTACH=full]50238[/ATTACH]

As it turns out I can't be of much help, I carry one of those aerosol goo cans just in case but I haven't had any hassles since I put goo in my wheels. Running the bush wheels i have never had any balance issues but have heard from some people that the goo gives them horrible out of balance problems.

 

With the aerosol cans I have had mixed results one particular brand kept blowing the lid when the tap was turned but the one I have now has worked fine. (So far only used in anger on farm bike tyres.)

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.

 

 

...... BTW, those saying you get a 10% discount at duty free, you are still paying a premium. Airport duty free in Aus is dearer than at lot of local reatailers even with a 10% discount.

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.

 

 

Admirable progress todate and the detailed step by step videos take you on the journey. Impressive amount of deposits todate. What I like about this is that in the end he is going to make the plans 'open source' to accelerate innovation and design updates.

 

Peter Muller – Medium

 

 

Yep...the OP had it listed as 11 December. Always a good outing there.

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.

 

 

A great day was enjoyed by all, especially the Grand Tour of the Mansion by the station Managers Karl his son Jake and the Owner Alec Russell.14 Aircraft arrived with some who drove in which made up the 34 people who attended.

look forward to a Jimbour Events Team invite to their next big event (A Long Lunch) at Historical Jimbour House.

 

Unfortunately we were asked not to post any photos of the inside of the Private Residence.

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.

 

 

The person I met while at "Dalhousie springs", before crossing the "Simpson desert" to "Birdsville",Had hired the aircraft from "Archerfield" YBAF. Brisbane. so I know the flight has been done from the east coast,

As for "Adelaide" I "Know Nothing".

 

spacesailor

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

 

 

Birdsville SA?spacesailor

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.

 

 

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.LoLspacesailor

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,

 

 

You know hairdressers make the best wives

Apparently they do! Thankyou for your fun filled reply.

 

 

http://myflycation.com

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...

 

 

New member to here. Hello all.