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Mal, Hope it all goes well. Keep us posted on your progress.... Cheers Neil

Hi Scooby, Well lucky you! Here in Melbourne it has been p*ssistently precipitating for the last 48 hours! So no flying at all for us. Never mind, at least it gives me time to sand the surface rust off the tail struts, prime and top coat them (although the humid conditions are not ideal for painting...). Have fun with your good weather! :big_grin: Cheers Neil

Well done, Acky! That's what it's all about.... Let us know how the rest of your training goes.... Happy Landings Neil

Hey Steph, Well done!! Now you can add to the "What did you sing on your first solo" thread Great stuff. Let us know how you go with the rest of your training. Cheers Neil

Hi Ozzie, That was brilliant! Thanks for posting it. Cheers Neil

Yes, like most of the others I was too busy thinking S**T - I'm above circuit height already! Nose down, nose down....bloody hell, the right seat is empty! The singing didn't start until a number of circuits later...:big_grin: Cheers Neil

Hi Mark, I would love to fly in to Kyabram this w/e but unfortunately have other commitments. It should definitely be an annual event as I would note it down in my diary for next year for sure.... Hope it goes well and the weather gods smile on you.... Cheers Neil

Brilliant! I want one!

Vishwas, Sounds like you have an interesting flying background in India. Tell us more! And maybe post some pix... Cheers Neil

Hi Mick, and congratulations! Let us know how you go with the rest of your flying. Happy Landings Neil

:thumb_up: Hey Stewy, well done!! Enjoy your flying! Cheers Neil

Hi William - that's great news! I am sure it will all come back - just like riding a bike. Good luck from one mature Pom to another Cheers Neil

Good luck, William! Keep thinking positive!! Cheers Neil :big_grin:

Hi Metanoia, Glad to hear you're back in the air - hope you keep enjoying it! Happy Landings Neil

Hi William - nothing wrong with being "an old geezer"! Hope your return to flying goes well. Keep us posted. Happy Landings Neil

Hey! Well done FG I'm sure the nerves will subside as you do more solo trips.... Cheers Neil

Wow - that was scary stuff - the pilot was very lucky!!

Hi Jeff, Who wouldn't enjoy a flight in a Gazelle? Glad to hear you're getting back into flying.....let us know how it goes! Happy Landings Neil

Agree absolutely, Sue. It really cannot be that difficult/expensive for power companies to put a few of those large red balls on power lines that run close to the end of an airstrip.... Maybe something for RA-Aus to lobby for. Cheers Neil

Hi Tomo, You're right - excellent video! Cheers Neil

Hi Folks, I was over in the UK a few weeks ago seeing my folks and I went with my brother, who is into classic cars, to the Henstridge Fly-In and Classic Car show. It was a great event, with a load of wonderful planes and cars, including 4 Jabirus (one of which had the rego G-OZZI), some Aeroncas, Kitfox, Tiger Moths, etc. But most interesting was a brilliant little plane called a Cri Cri. It has 2 x 18hp engines (but no requirement for a dual rating), and did some amazing aerobatics (it is rated +9 to -4.5G!) I spoke to the owner/pilot and he reckoned there were half a dozen in Australia. I have certainly never seen one here, but wondered if any of you guys had. I have attached some pictures of it (plus one of my brother's Aston Martin DB2/4 for those of you who appreciate classic cars.....) Cheers Neil

Hi Kelvin, Welcome to the site! I am sure you will be able to find a way to fly, either as passenger or pilot - where there's a will there's a way! Best of luck to you - and let us know how you get on. Cheers Neil

Hi Ozzie, Watched it last night. Good programme. Wow - you really have to admire those pioneering guys! I just love the old planes. Cheers Neil

Hey Peter - Congratulations !! A great achievement that you won't forget. Let us know how the rest of your training goes.... Happy Landings Neil

Hi Sue & John, Thanks for asking - Matt fitted 2 new throttle cables & we have someone lined up to weld the new exhaust parts, so we should be able to fit a new exhaust shortly. Looking forward to hearing your Gazelle is ready to fly again very soon!! Cheers Neil