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Yes unless there is more than one Graeme instructing at Bendigo. He has tremendous amount experience and knowledge. Simon

No not Bendigo Flying Club but with one of the other private RAA instructors at YBDG. In his own Tecnam. Had about 7 lesson including the TIF. Hot windy weather has slowed progress a bit. Hopefully back out next week. Simon

That's the plan.

Had the TIF A great experience. A good preflight briefing then a good hour flying. Apart from take off and landing I was learning to fly the plane. It was quite full on, definitely no "joy" flight. One interesting issue I had was with the hand throttle. Many years ago I was plant operator and the machines I operated had hand throttles as well, but they worked in reverse. I had to think twice whenever I was asked to change the throttle setting. The flight was followed up with a good post-flight debrief. I flew in a Tecnam Echo Super. I will keep going for another couple hours before I decide If I will go on for the full certificate. The instructor offers a 10% discount on 10 hour blocks so I want to ensure I have the aptitude to successfully complete all the training before making that investment. The instructor did reckon I had a good aptitude for flying, but he might say that to all potential students. Having said that, I am keen as mustard to do my next lesson, only problem is the instructor, thus the school, is going away for a fortnight. I will be on the phone soon as he gets back. Having the airport only 8 minutes from home and with my flexible work hours, I can have lesson during the week before work. Hopefully this will mean I can work around bad weather to keep up regular lessons. I know weather can be an issue if you limited to only weekends for training. Anyway I will report back on my progress. Simon

I just booked in for a Recreational Pilot Certificate TIF this weekend and would like some advice on what question I should ask the instructor? Some questions that the novice might not think to ask? Thanks Simon

Thanks for your friendly welcome everyone. I will investigate a TIF shortly. There's a couple being offered locally. I will let you know how it goes.

Somewhere in Central Victoria (I am in Bendigo)? Still have not decided and won't be looking at starting anything until the end of the year.

Finally got to a stage in my life where I may actually get a chance to learn to fly. I have joined this forum to help me get a clearer understanding of all that is involved in getting there. Also to enjoy the comradery that forums like this one offers. The forum has been quite enlightening so far. Thanks Simon