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Its not that the younger generation aren't interested its that we can't afford it anymore. Also if your on facebook search for a group called "bush flyers down under" run by Tim Howes he knows Trent Palmer and is trying to bring interest to that type of flying in Aus.

Also i know of a few clubs around south east Queensland that have a flyin once in a while that includes things like poker runs, spot landings, nav exercises etc but they dont happen too often.

I currently hold a GFPT and want to convert it to an RPL which apparently i have until the 31st of August to do, however i also hold an RPC with tailwheel and navigation endorsements and i would like both of those endorsements to carry over to my RPL. What is the best way to go about this?

I think if i convert GFPT to RPL it is just a simple form to fill out and am also able to transfer my tailwheel endorsement with that form but dont think i can transfer my navigation endorsement and not sure if im able to transfer nav endoresment later on after i already have RPL.

Another option is converting my RPC to RPL which should carry everything over but i think is more paperwork and possible English language proficiency check, also this way i shouldn't be restricted by the 31st August deadline.

Either way i know i will need to get a medical and do a check flight eventually but im not worrying about that just yet, just want to get the paperwork done and get the ball rolling.

I use plastic T handle screw in pegs from Ebay under $10 for 5, they work fine on grassed areas, I couldnt pull them out or break them, and there are metal versions for hard ground and the best part no hammer needed.

half an hour with photoshop?

You mean the Bonanzas? I'm getting close to 50 from the Vintage Bonanza Group on Facebook, not to mention all of my own of all sorts of planes.

Haha Red750 it was your baron pics in my silly pictures thread that gave me the idea to start this one.

Starting this thread as i see a need for somewhere to post all those cool aviation pictures. Ill get things started.

Is there a version for android? I cant find it in the google play store.

The Parasol has only 35 litres available so I haven't got the range of the GT 500 so inland would be a no go too. Heard you could have used a few more drops too! Bought the Parasol down on a trailer.Scott gave me a fly in the GT500, loved it, should have bought it myself but misses said I could only have one plane....had two at the time!

Wayne.

Best of luck Dave, I looked at trying to fly my Loehle up to Lakeside for the flyin at Easter with no wind legs no more than 1 hr 15 mins but was not able to find any suitable refueling stops between Emu Park and St Lawrence and St Lawrence to Mackay area. Some isolated strips either not maintained or could not find any contacts to check and/ or organise fuel.No problems finding stops up to Emu Park.

Wayne

How about the other way around? I have 150 hours on a UPPL but haven't flown for 20 years. I get no credit for my experience if I go for a RAA pilot certificate so I'm looking at 30 hours minimum. To get my license back I could be looking at 10 - 20 hours at a guess. Anyone else been in this position?If I then wanted my RAA cert. what is the procedure?

Mark

Just an update. Brake system flushed, refilled, bled and everything working as it should. The oil can was great for filling the system however due to the low flow rate was unable to push some of the bubbles out towards the top of the system around the park brake valve and master cylinder, instead i found it worked better to bleed the system the conventional way from the top down as i could pump the master cylinder rapidly to force the air bubbles down the lines.

Thanks Leigh.

I use an oil can it works a treat ....just cut the yellow nozzle off and you have your hose built in :)SCA Oil Can, Flex Spout - 300mL - Supercheap Auto

Drain the old stuff by undoing the bleed screws, pumping the pedals if necessary. Use a syringe and pump in fresh fluid from the caliper up.

All good guys i got the proper stuff from asap spares at caboolture. Now does anyone have any tips for flushing the brake system?

Thanks Leigh.

Im going to replace the fluid in my matco brake system. The manufacturer recomends mil-h-5606 hydraulic mineral oil, im not sure where to get that and i dont have time to wait to get it posted to me as i need to do it by next weekend. It doesn't need to be military or aircraft grade i just need something i can buy off the shelf at supercheap auto or somewhere. I have read that some people use auto trans fluid or power steering fluid, what does everyone else use and can someone point me to a specific product i can use safely in my matco brake system?

Thanks Leigh.

Theyre buried at Remondis (formerly Thiess) at Swanbank just outside ipswich.

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