flyingluke

Hi all

I'm moving to NZ (Queenstown), in early October due to a new job opportunity. I'm currently 35hrs into my PPL - and a few flights into my Nav Phase. Does anyone know of a good place to pick up training in the Wanaka/ZQN/Southland region?

Thanks in advance!!

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First solo today!! YSBK - great weather, nervous as all hell!

All over far too quickly, but I've taken a week off work this week to concentrate on getting the solo smashed out - and it payed off. Back at it tomorrow for a few laps by myself! Can't wait

Some good advice here:-) Usually money is the deciding factor when it comes to aviation. If money is not an issue then buy the best there is but if you are like most of us that are the drones in life purchase what you need to get by at first, you will always be building on thru stuff needed as you progress thru yr flying especially if you are going to make it a career. I personally use a DC non ANR head set, had several for many many years, they work well, are comfy, keep out noise to an acceptable level, well for me anyway. I've used Bose 20's in a mates plane, didn't much like them, ANR to me doesn't feel right, gave me a headache. Oz Rwy's was never around when I started out nor any GPS's but boy it makes life so much easier these days:-)As mentioned good to learn proper navigation first then the techno stuff:-)

Enjoy the ride, at 12 hrs I assume you have experienced the ultimate pleasure already...............that first scream of WOW with no one beside you to look funny at you:-):-) I remember that very day well:-)

No intention to make this a career - I just want to fly for fun, and love small planes. One day, I'd love to give back as an instructor - and put my instructional skills to use again. But until then, I'm firmly in the recreational category!

I strongly recommend getting yourself a good ANR headset. Not only is it more comfortable and makes flying way more enjoyable, I would argue it is better for your hearing in the long run too. I bought a second hand set of lightspeed zulu, which are great. If I had the money at the time I probably would have considered a new set of Bose A20's but they would have been almost double what I paid for my lightspeeds. New or second hand is up to you, but either will be fine and you'll never go back to non ANR. I tried flying the other day with some cheap DC's and it was awful comparatively.An Ipad with Ozrunways is absolutely a fantastic investment, but I wouldnt bother until you have finished your PPL training. You will need to learn on paper maps anyway (and rightly so), so just concentrate on that and once you get your PPL then purchase ozrunways to supplement your flying from then on.

 

Hope that helps

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Hi all!

I'm a student pilot, aiming for PPL - and now at about 12 hrs. Just a quick question on necessary gear....

From what I have read - invest in a good ANR headset, the one that I'm using at the school is pretty uncomfortable after a couple hours. Did you go 2nd hand first, or just splash out up front?

A good friend of mine, who's a commercial pilot suggested an iPad mini with OzRunways - given that I want to do a fair few missions around NSW and beyond once I'm able, is this a good investment?

Any other kit that's worth splashing out on?

I'm a total gadget geek by the way, so I'm really just looking for an excuse...!

But at least this way I can blame you all when the Mrs sees (another) flying cost

G'day all

New to the forum - loving reading the threads so far (beats work that's for sure)

Started flying 17 years ago, as a 16 year old during summer break from school. Racked up 10 hours including first solo and then never went back.

17 years later, and after a 13 year military career (Navy, specializing as navigating officer, inc. 2 years in command) - I'm back.

First lesson locked in this weekend and I can't wait