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    Yeh - I remember reading somewhere (CASA Safety mag perhaps) of a guy who received his plane (I think a Piper) back from a service, and he had a passenger sitting next to him. He moved the stick to the left and checked that the left aileron went up, but couldn't see the right aileron as the passenger was in his line of sight. What he later found out, with almost fatal consequences, was that the right aileron also went UP when the stick moved left as the mechanic had connected it up incorrectly..... Now I always check that BOTH ailerons move correctly, even if the plane hasn't been serviced.....call me paranoid if you like..... Cheers Neil
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    Hi Solomon, Brilliant news! Well done, mate . Hope you gets lots of fun flying on your own now. Keep us informed on this site how you get on from here. As Maj said - it's really good to hear of young people getting their certificates and starting off their flying, wherever it may take them in the future..... Cheers Neil
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    Hi Southron, Wow - a whole flying family! Sounds great. Hope you all get to do lots of flying......keep us informed on this website as we all like to hear about other people's experiences. Cheers Neil
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    Hi Maj, Sounds like excellent fun! I wish I had been there. "The flyers who have gone out of their way to purchase, secure, and see that this handy strip survives for future use, deserve all our support" - hear, hear! It is really encouraging that flyers are banding together to keep airfields open, rather than let them be acquired by developers. Keep up the good work, people! Cheers Neil
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    Hi Adam, Well done, mate! Those greasers should definitely be relished, as they don't happen that often (not to me, anyway ). And I bet the first law of landings was in effect too - ie there was nobody around to see it, unlike the crappy landings which seem to take place in front of many witnesses! Cheers Neil
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    Hi Shafs, I think your CFI was absolutely right on both counts! Cheers Neil
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    Well done, Gareth - there's nothing quite like that first solo! Keep up the good work, and let us know how the rest of your training goes! Cheers Neil
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    Good luck, guys - sounds like it should be a heap of fun! Cheers Neil
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    back, Sally. Wow - that's an interesting line-up of planes! All the best with your aero's - sounds like you will stroll it. Keep us informed about how you get on... Cheers Neil
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    Hi John, I have been a co-owner of a secondhand plane (Gazelle) for a couple of years now, and it has worked fine. We have not yet both wanted to fly somewhere different at the same time! And having all the bills halved is great. We have a joint account where we both place a certain amount per month to cover hangar fees, insurance and 100 hourly. If unexpected bills come up that we cannot cover from the account then we just pay up the extra between us. I also know of 2 other shared planes at our airfield, both syndicates of 3. So it can certainly work as long as you have the right people, and right circumstances (ie all fly about the same number of hours per year) Cheers Neil
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    Good luck, Maj! You would have my vote if I was up there.... Cheers Neil
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    Hi Vev, yes, it was good to meet you at Temora, and see your lovely Ercoupe up close! Must catch up at Tyabb some time. Cheers Neil
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    Hi, Not sure how legal for training - our Gazelle has a 2 blade Bolly composite prop. Don't know where you would get an original spec wooden one these days. Probably best to contact RAA and see what is the score when the original manufacturer (Skyfox) no longer exists so is not in a position to approve anything different from the original..... Cheers Neil
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    OK - I will give way to it in the circuit in my Gazelle then....
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    Well Switzerland has lots of mountains to launch yourself from! The only pain in the *^#@ would be getting to the top in the first place.... Cheers Neil
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    Ercoupe

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    Hi Vev, Excellent video/pictures! And it was good to meet you at Natfly just after you parked up your Ercoupe for the judging. Lovely plane. Cheers Neil
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    Good luck, mate. If you have done your homework (and it sounds like you have) then just keep calm and do what the others have said - answer all the ones you are sure of first, then go back and do the ones you less sure of. Take your time - the time allowed is usually plenty, so no need to rush. At the end of the day it is not the exam itself that is important, it is the fact that you have studied all the material that matters if you are to be a safe pilot. All the best! Let us know how you go. Cheers Neil
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    Good stuff, Ian! Welcome to Carol and Steve - I am sure their inputs will be very much appreciated by all. Cheers Neil
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    Hi Jen, Thanks for the invite. Added to the list! Rgds Neil
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    Hi folks - if you like WW2 aircraft you must check out this link :- It has masses of rare colour pictures of planes, a large number of which I don't even recognize! Enjoy! Neil
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    Hi Mardy, I agree - it's good to know when you get exceptional service from a supplier. Thanks for posting. Cheers Neil
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    Hi Mardy, Welcome to the Forums! Glad you don't fly a cow like your dad...safer for those who might be walking underneath All the best Neil
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    Hi Maj, Great pix! Thanks for posting. Neil
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    Hi John, to the forums, and your RA training. I am sure you will enjoy both. Cheers Neil
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