348 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Welcome! I'm fairly new to this flying thing too, haven't gone solo yet. I have gotten used to turbulence though, seeing as approaching one of the runways here usually resembles a rollercoaster ride due to thermals and such from wetlands. It may be somewhat different when my instructor decides to jump out though!Congrats on going solo! Thanks I thought I was alright with the turbulence also until I went solo also I find it handles much differently when I am Solo very climby and takes a bit more to persuade it to come down not that that is a problem. I just some times wonder if I am creating my own turbulence or it is all to do with weight difference. How many hours have you done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jake.f Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Only about 4.8 at the moment, not being helped by the fact that the GA section of the airport is essentially closed till the 16th... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
348 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Only about 4.8 at the moment, not being helped by the fact that the GA section of the airport is essentially closed till the 16th... Are they doing some upgrades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Adelaide not far from YADG ALDINGA I am based at and fly out of Gawler and Truro Flats . Alan Marriette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 The extra weight makes the plane less responsive to gusts etc .Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
348 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 The extra weight makes the plane less responsive to gusts etc .Nev I think I need a 80 kg sand bag for when I am solo, or visit Mc Donalds a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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348 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 The World rally is on here, and they have turned the GA section of the airport into a giant outdoor workshop for cars. That would be different, so can you get in for a look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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348 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 I think you could, didn't go though. My flying instructor decided it wasn't worth all the hassle and closed for 2 weeks Ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I think I need a 80 kg sand bag for when I am solo, or visit Mc Donalds a lot more. Not a problem 348. My over-weight mother-in-law will be arriving at your place tomorrow at 0600hrs, and it'll be like an early winters morning flight for you, and I only charge 20 bucks an hour for her services. If the truth be known, i'd even send her for free, just to get get out of the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
348 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Not a problem 348.My over-weight mother-in-law will be arriving at your place tomorrow at 0600hrs, and it'll be like an early winters morning flight for you, and I only charge 20 bucks an hour for her services. If the truth be known, i'd even send her for free, just to get get out of the house. Thanks for your thoughts they were much appreciated. LOL:roflmao: But the early winters morning sounds good:thumb up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SamL Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Hi 348 Gusts and turbulance is always a challenge and can be quite unnerving to the newly initiated. I used to fly fix wings, then trikes, and now gyro's. Now days as long as its not raining then I'm flying. Turbulance, is a non issue to a gyroplane, which means more time in the air. Safe Flying regards SamL............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
348 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 I see you fly from Mangalore I came over there not to long ago and did a TIF in a R22 there with Han from Kestrel . I really liked it but the $ and the distance from home put me off. Apart from weight have you any tips on making the ride better? or is it just time to get used to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SamL Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I see you fly from Mangalore I came over there not to long ago and did a TIF in a R22 there with Han from Kestrel . I really liked it but the $ and the distance from home put me off.Apart from weight have you any tips on making the ride better? or is it just time to get used to it? Han's is a real gentlman, and a good flight intructor I'm told. Yes helo's are great fun but training, and operating costs can be limiting for some. Not sure what you mean with reference to the ride? Are you refering to Helo's or Gyro's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
348 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 I meant in the fixed wing for the tips on the ride through the turbulence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SamL Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I meant in the fixed wing for the tips on the ride through the turbulence. Slow down, or get up high above the turbulence. Also as some have suggested extra weight also helps, as it increases the aircrafts wing loading. Regards SamL........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
348 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi My name is Tim, I am just new to this flying stuff. I have always wanted to give it a go, and now I am. I have been flying a Tecnam and am really enjoying it have done about 15h with 4h solo. I found this site by just cruising about and thought I would join in Hope fully get some good tips and advice. Thanks For all who asked I passed my flight test Last Thursday and now just to do a couple more hours for my first pax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 For all who asked I passed my flight test Last Thursday and now just to do a couple more hours for my first pax Congratulations 348 " as the Toyota ad says, "Oh what a feeling" Well done, another milestone of many along the way. Kind regards Planey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
348 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Congratulations 348 " as the Toyota ad says, "Oh what a feeling"Well done, another milestone of many along the way. Kind regards Planey thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suitman Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Congrats 348! Well done! Now the big question will be "Who's going to be the first pax?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
348 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Congrats 348! Well done!Now the big question will be "Who's going to be the first pax?" Yep that is the big question. I already have had many put them selves on the waiting list but the one who I would like to be she just wont be in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Will she go flying with you though.? Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suitman Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Yep that is the big question. I already have had many put them selves on the waiting list but the one who I would like to be she just wont be in it. Ahh, I know THAT feeling. Don't push it, eventually she'll come round (hopefully). After 5 years, my wife is contemplating her third flight with me. The conditions have to be just perfect, and she has the advantage of time on her side. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
348 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Will she go flying with you though.? Nev LOL:roflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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