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Based on that it says non integrated 190 hrs command in any category plane?

What a joke. Boat ramps don't make money, maybe they should charge $7.40 per launch?

Currently at 70 odd hours, approx 40 command.

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What are the odds of buying a plane, pumping out hours, and being successful? I assume there are hundreds of more qualified pilots applying and waiting? I've done navigation so a trip around Australia would be very challenging, however beneficial perhaps to improving skills, confidence, and look good on the resume? Rather than doing boring hours in the air in thr locsl area trying to rack up numbers.

From what I know they all count hour wise, so can do the theory exams even though all hours are rec. Could be 'sneaky' and get a Jab, register it VH, and then it's all GA hours if that looks better. Instrument/night flying would again be very challenging, however beneficial.

Welcome. Another HB local here who did training with Russell :)

Evektor sportstar.

I'll be holidaying in Adelaide soon. My local area only has 1 plane for hire, so I'm very keen to try another out while there.

I have around 50 hours to date: 30 dual, 10 solo, 10 'solo' with passengers.

I have no experience with more than a few aircraft around so Parafield would most likely be out. I don't need new plane + traffic everywhere + not much knowledge of the landmarks and positions.

I know Murray Bridge has a few, are there any recommended more down the coast? Prettier scenery.

What is the likelihood of going up with an instructor for an hour or two, and then with a passenger later? Or is the learning curve a lot more than switching cars?

Yep, and it is a minimum not a 'this is what it'll take', however it's certainly a LOT longer 'all included time' than I expected. I doubt I could have done it faster and it still took 3 months to complete.

Despite passing the test I still have at least 5-10 hrs worth of dual stuff I still want to do - busier airport, going into different frequency areas, doing circuits at an unfamiliar airport, doing a scenic route, dealing with varied traffic (there is a 737 that comes into nearby town. Sure I may have right of way but a dick move pulling out at 60 knots in front of him, so how do I handle), testing the effects of things further like going straight to full flap, dumping all flap and watching the airspeed and altitude effects, practicing short takeoffs and landings - all I can remember off the top of my head, there's plenty more!

Then add to that passenger & nav endorsement... certainly a lot still to go despite the license.

Btw I like your signature :D

As an update to this; got my pilot cert today. Around 32 hrs of flying, and it's taken 3 months at pretty much the fastest pace I could do - weekends nearly always booked (or hungover and can't fly...), then instructor off for 2 days, and to fit around work want early morning or late afternoon. Plane was serviced I think twice so that wiped out a week or so, thankfully only a handful of rainy days.

All up approx:

32 hrs of flying

32 hrs of driving (30 mins each way)

20 hrs of study. Probably 600 pages worth, so I still could re-read them another few times and still not remember it all

4 hrs of exams

So around 100 hrs over 3 months which is ~8 hrs a week. Certainly a bit more than the 25 hrs on the RAAus brochure...

I've been taught "S" base maneuver. Still hard to judge but I'm a rookie. Makes sense though - approach the field with altitude to spare, then burn it. Don't come in for a straight-in approach because if you're short with no engine you're toast.

With even fuel and my fat ass in the left, she wanted to keep tipping over. Had to even it out the whole time.

Secondary effect of rudder is roll, in that situation (i.e. more weight in left = tip left), which is better to use, aileron or rudder?

Have done around 22 hrs in 2 months, so was getting anxious about how long it's taken. I thought I was going ok, but obviously not given others are soloing and not me?

On the plus side I've done so many circuits now there wasn't much to worry about it as it's very same same. Have done probably 10 'engine out' landings so although still stressful know how to do it.

Take off and climb was much quicker, had the stick right the whole time to keep it level, other than that quite uneventful. Extra flaps as it didn't want to land.

I'll want to do some more dual in very windy conditions to build confidence there, however looking forward to building some hours!

Yes, always do backups! Or use iCloud (assuming data caps aren't a problem for you) - a few bucks a year and it's a great safety net.

Backups are more complete/exact but iCloud requires no effort at all outside of turning it on. Photos are generally the main thing, apps and whatnot are all easily replaceable.

Who is that fat moving 20 metres and getting kicked through a 1x1m door is a problem though? Many more concerning scenarios personally.

Edit: Stuck in their seats, haha that's a funny image.

You'd have to be pretty big to get stuck in a commercial plane emergency exit!

Average Joe who is taking valuable time trying to get their bag will probably just take longer.

After all, people are told repeatedly not to do X Y & Z but they do it anyway; so everything needs to unfortunately be designed around that.

Victor Harbour area is lovely, have played golf there and driven around.

I don't have enough greys for a daily ramble at the RSL with a beer, so my soapbox is a computer and the Internet.

Bundy has had a lot of aviation activity. Despite all councils effort they didn't manage to get any airlines interested in flying there though, lost out to HB.

Apparently the sky is pretty good.

Bundy seems to be pretty good, town itself yeah ordinary but council seems very active trying to improve. They used to have an airshow which was cancelled the other year from memory, got an airpark in the planning. I'm thankful though a bit surprised Hervey Bay has flights direct to Sydney while Bundaberg missed out.

To me the choice of charity would be far more important than the choice of aircraft. When I buy a raffle ticket, I consider it to be a donation no matter how good the odds it is still a lottery.I only donate to charities where I am certain that that majority of funds go to those who need it and not to fund the machine behind it.

My experience is limited. From what I know:

- Hervey Bay: nice water, good weather most of the time, a number of islands so quite scenic, a quick flight to Brisbane, a number of active airports in the region.

- Airlie Beach. Amazing scenery, weather not as ultralight friendly, quite a distance to any large/major centre (Brisbane/Townsville/Cairns).

I'd imagine Tassie is magnificent from the air (it was from the road) however weather could be quite bumpy, definitely not as sunny & calm as other places.

Ambiguous, yes! Taking into account overall: beauty, good smooth weather, nearby places to fly to and so forth what do you think is the best spot in Australia to have as a home base?

Yes it is. But we know few people pay close attention to it.

Fair to say an emergency would be interesting and something I'm not keen for, unless I'm closest to the exit!

Holy **** Scotland. Get on the bus

That's one tee

Sorry what's that?

ONE TEE

One twenty?

No one irtee

One thirty?

NO ONE ENTY

Yeah mate here's 2 pounds keep the change.

Not to mention the rambling old lady while waiting for the bus who thankfully was desperate enough for company she overlooked the fact I only grasped every 5th word and tried to piece the story together. The old "yes", akward pause, "oh that wasn't a yes or no thing... what the heck did she say... oh that's interesting *nods head*".

Bloomin' nightmare some of them, yet others have barely an accent at all. Quite odd.

Is it an English as second language problem? Both crews claim to have had clearance.