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    You are correct - I should have been more specific. I still doubt I would fly over this populated area though if I am to be certain of remaining at least 1000ft above the highest point while still under the 1500 LL. As you say, there are a lot of helicopter operations there, which is probably why the BA is there. Cheers Neil
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    Hi Kaz, Yes - it does seem a bit odd. I doubt I will ever be flying there, but perhaps somebody who flies in that area could enlighten us? Cheers, Neil
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    ....and I always liked these 2 from the US Visa Waiver form :- 1. Have you ever been involved in genocide? 2. Have you been involved in moral turpitude? ...especially as there was no explanation as to what the hell "moral turpitude" actually was. Turns out it includes crimes such as having committed "Mayhem" or "Pandering", which I was also unaware had specific legal definitions (I thought mayhem described my house on a Saturday when the kids were over - guilty, Milud). Cheers, Neilt
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    .....Does your memory ever NOT serve you right (87.2). ...OK, OK I made that up.....
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    Congrats, Ayavner! Well done on your achievement. Cheers, Neil
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    Hi Louie, Ever dozed off in front of the TV? (Section 3.4) Ever dozed off "Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit" (Section 3.7) ...oh, and by the way "Do you use illicit drugs?" (Section 4.11) - coz people who do are REALLY going to tick that box, aren't they? I just scratch my head.... Neil
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    Thanks, Kaz - I see it now. Am I right that there are no Broadcast Areas in the Melbourne VNC? The VNC legend has BA boundaries as dashed green lines, and I cannot see any there. I understand what you are saying, rhysmcc, but if that should apply in all cases (ie non-Broadcast Areas as well) then Yenn's original point stands - i.e. they should state it explicitly in CAAP 166-1, which they don't. I am happy to do whatever we are supposed to do, but unfortunately that still seems to be open to interpretation and debate (hence this thread....) Cheers Neil
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    Hi John, Thanks for your reply - but I'm afraid I could not find a reference to 5000 ' as default height for defined broadcast areas in the AIP - which section is it in? I did however find the following under the definition of Broadcast Area :- "A note on charts states ”for operations in this area SFC -- <altitude> use CTAF <frequency>”. ", but I looked at the current Melbourne VTC, VNC etc and only found this note appearing once , in a very small area right in the middle of the Melbourne CTR over the Bolte Bridge, so not sure where else it might appear..... Cheers, Neil
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    I agree. I have always assumed that "a height above the aerodrome (reference point) that could result in conflict with operations at the aerodrome." would be below minimum overfly height, which I have assumed is 1000 ft above circuit height, which I assume is 1000 ft AGL, so in other words I assume you are not "in the vicinity" if you are more than 2000ft AGL......But I could well be wrong, especially if they do gliding or parachuting.... Neil
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    Well done, mate! Like others have said - a never forgotten moment. Enjoy the rest of your flying..... Cheers Neil
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    Hi Riley, I am also looking to build an Airdrome Sopwith Pup, so have one or two contacts. Firstly, TAVAS founder Andrew Carter, who has a Fokker Triplane - see www.tavas.com.au for contact details. Secondly, there are a number of people who have both completed or are currently building Airdrome kits at Watts Bridge. Bruce Clarke has a Sopwith Pup, and I believe is now building a Nieuport. Others have a Fokker Eindekker, and Sopwith Camel under construction. If you PM me (ie start a "conversation" ) I can give you emails (but don't want to put them here in public threads). Good luck! Neil
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    Sadly just got back from the UK, so missed it! Neil
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    Appalling news! What a sad outcome....
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    Hi, I am a member of EAA and I find it a great resource. The Webinars are really good, and there are masses of archived Webinars for you to trawl through as well, so you can just select those areas of particular interest. The monthly magazine is also very good. As you are based in the US there should be a local EAA Chapter that you can join where you can meet fellow aviation enthusiasts and get loads more info. Cheers, Neil
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    Looks brilliant! Have fun (I know you will.......) Cheers Neil
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    Love it! Especially the music......
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    Amazing! ....and easier to put up than many tents I have seen at fly-ins! Thanks for posting. Cheers, Neil
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    Very sad. I hope they can repair it. That's a lovely plane...
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    Hi Marty, Yep - that would be my choice too, given you are staying in London. BTW, as you are in London and using public transport if you want to see a great Air Museum then Hendon is really easy to get to, and well worth a visit :- http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/plan-your-day/map-and-directions.aspx Cheers Neil
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    Hi Marty, Old Warden is always great, but there seem to be another couple of shows too, according to :- http://britishairshows.com/calendar.html#September :- October 4 - 5 Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk NR17 1PU Military Revival Static and airborne displays by warbirds of all eras. Re-enactments of 20th century battles. Living History encampments. Parades, 1940's hangar dance, trade stalls and funfair. Former WWII USAAF air base. Adult £10 Sat, £15 Sun, £20 weekend. 01953 860806 October 5 Old Warden, Bedfordshire SG18 9EP Shuttleworth Collection Airshow Season Finale - Race Day. Expect gates at 9am. Flying 2pm - 5pm. Adult advance ticket £20 01767 627927 October 5 Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury, Wilts SP4 6DZ Vintage Sunday Get-together of vintage aircraft, cars and motorbikes. Free landing for pre-1965 craft. Others £10. Free entry for visitors I have been to Old Sarum, and it is smaller than Old Warden, but enjoy whichever one(s) you go to! Cheers, Neil
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    NAIPS for ARFOR, TAFs and NOTAMS etc, Willy Weather for localized ground level wind info, BOM site for rain radar.....
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    Bonjour Jlguym, Est-ce tout? J'ai un vélo! Cordialement Neil
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    Yup - I agree. Have you seen those Red Bull Air Race guys before they fly? They walk through their routines in the hangar, turning and moving as they would be flying, and saying out loud what they are doing. I'm sure if it works for them - it should work for lowly mortals like us! Cheers Neil
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    Hi Willo, Wow - going to Natfly from WA 4 times is very impressive! You should definitely get involved with that sort of approach! Cheers Neil
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    Hi Mauld, Great video! Thanks for posting. I have always liked the Hurry just as much as the Spit - just as iconic IMO. Cheers Neil
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