Neil_S

Hi guys, Glad you are OK, Millie! Sounds very nasty. Buyer Beware is certainly the name of the game. Impressive that you didn't notice any difference in handling with half an elevator missing though. It was very lumpy on my way home to Penfield from Holbrook. At one point near Mangalore the bump was so severe I whacked my head on the cockpit ceiling! Ouch! But I avoided the thunderstorms which was the main concern.... It was a good Fly-In - I enjoyed it. Cheers Neil

Hi Robinsm, I hope to go. I managed to contact the number in the Sport Pilot mag (Bryan Gabriel if I remember correctly). He said there will be frequent minibus trips into Holbrook to get Mogas, which is my preferred option with a Rotax anyway. Camping under wing. Food on Saturday night & Sunday morning. I am hoping for an early Sunday morning departure to miss the afternoon weather as the forecast is not great.... Hope to see you there! Cheers Neil

Hi Paul, Cool! Zenair 701s are nice planes. How's the flying down your way? My brother lives near Holcombe down in your neck of the woods, and we have been to the Henstridge Fly-In and Classic Car show the last couple of years when I have been on holiday in the UK. Fun event. We drove rather than flew as he is into cars, and my Aus RA licence is not valid in the UK.... Cheers Neil

Hi Andrew, Wow - that looks like fun! Not only "Flying by the seat of your pants" but "Landing by the seat of your pants" by the looks of it! Would like to see some more video/pix when you are able. Cheers Neil

Hi Glint, Well done, mate - you're right you will not forget that first solo....... Keep us posted with the rest of your progress... Cheers Neil

Brilliant! ....and all without revisiting your lunch! Cheers Neil

Well done, Jim!

Hi Jake, to the site. You will find lots of help & useful info here ......like avoid the clouds Keep us posted with your progress.... Happy Landings Neil

Hi Paul, Thanks for your reply. I will follow it up as suggested. Cheers Neil

Hi Arthur, Glad to have you back flying! Sounds like you are enjoying it (no surprises there....). Keep us up to date with your progress. Cheers Neil

Really useful - both the Event system itself, and the tutorial video. Thanks!

Good stuff, Tomo!

Great stuff, Phil!!

Excellent stuff, Motz! Loved the video. Good onya!! :clap2: And well done, Solomon - glad to see you are keeping up the good reputation of Hoppers Crossing pilots Cheers Neil

Great video - really enjoyed it. Made me really wish I was there instead of here working er....I mean just finished working Neil

Congratulations!! Excellent stuff. :clap2: Keep us up to date with the rest of your progress.....

Yes - I think Point Cook is 24hrs PPR as it is military. Penfield is also PPR for non-airfield residents. And as a member of the Friends of RAAF Museum at Point Cook I can thoroughly recommend a visit to the museum :big_grin: Cheers Neil

Hi Motz, If you can't make Bacchus for some reason then Penfield (Sunbury) is where I fly from, it's about 40 minutes drive from where I live in Hoppers. Drop me a reply and I can fill you in and probably pick you up from there if you need. Cheers Neil

Hi Brendon, I live at Hoppers and fly out of Penfield (Sunbury) - it's about a 40 minute drive. I did my training there and now have part ownership of a Gazelle hangared there. Drop me a reply if you would like to come out and look around. Always good to have a few options to consider.... Cheers Neil

Hi Winsor, Congratulations to the pair of you! :clap2: Excellent news. Hope you have a brilliant time. Cheers Neil

Ross! Hope you enjoy the site - lots of good stuff here. Cheers Neil

Hi Paul, I co-own a Gazelle with a friend, and had the following question. It would be great if you could assist. The edge of some of the fabric on top of the wing of the Gazelle is just starting to lift. It is only a bit at the moment (about a quarter of an inch or so - on top of a rib next to the tank), but obviously the longer we leave it the more it will lift off. I was wondering what you would recommend as the best way to stick it back down again? Is there some particular glue we should use, or some other technique to fix it back down? If it would be better I can send you some photos if you care to let me have your email address. Thanks! Neil

Ooops - typo there , Chird65, Penfield (Sunbury) is YPEF....but I will let you off as you fly a Gazelle Cheers Neil

Hi Tim & . I am sure you will find lots of useful info on these forums and this site. If you are central Vic which airfield do you fly from? Cheers Neil

Good on 'im!! I hope they show a clip of him making that first flight as inspiration to others....