viewfromright Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 One from my personal bucket list in coming up in April, to “Fly Victor One “ About six of us are flying from South East Queensland to Merimbula on the NSW South Coast. A big part of this trip is the plan to fly Victor One, but the regs require the wearing of life vests. Is there anyone out there who might know where I could beg - borrow – rent - buy, two life vests for this one off trip. Could you PM me if you can help, thanks in advance, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashley Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 bias marine or whitworths often have inflatable jackets on sale for $40 or $50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Isaac Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 What ... only two jackets for six of you ... group hug is it ... LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Why don't people use our pilot supplies shop, you can't get better prices and you are helping to keep this site open for everyone to use 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRviator Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Why don't people use our pilot supplies shop, you can't get better prices and you are helping to keep this site open for everyone to use Not having a go, but perhaps because when I went there after reading your post I can choose from a lovely selection of Urban Decay Eyeshadow, a beautiful set of False eyelashes or even a set of Eyelash curlers...IF I'm after something aviation-specific, I don't expect to rummage through cosmetics, fashion accessories or babies socks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Just click on the "Pilot and Aircraft" tab of the menu for all the pilot supplies and then while you are at it you may like to grab a bargain for the wife or something else for yourself that isn't aviation related as well, that way you save on shipping costs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGL Fox Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Not having a go, but perhaps because when I went there after reading your post I can choose from a lovely selection of Urban Decay Eyeshadow, a beautiful set of False eyelashes or even a set of Eyelash curlers...IF I'm after something aviation-specific, I don't expect to rummage through cosmetics, fashion accessories or babies socks! What are you talking about!!! you just go to the drop down list where it says "pilot and aircraft" and you are there..why are you rummaging through the womens section..maybe you secretly need these items.. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Besides Valentines day is almost on us so you could get that valentines day present included in your order, or perhaps you need something for around your house, why pay extra plus having to pay another shipping cost if ordering online or the extra time and cost of traveling to a shop only to pay more than the cost in our shop. For example those eye shadows, if you look on the official web site for Urban Decay they are charging $54 USD for them, our price ONLY $14.95, but hey, to each their own BUT it is our shop that helps to pay the costs of providing this site for you to be able to ask these questions, no income then no money to pay to keep this site available to everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 What timing, I just got emailed the invoice for next months hosting cost, another $250, anyone want to pay the cost to keep this site available for the next 30 days...got to laugh at the timing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRviator Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 The point I was trying to make is that it isn't a pilot store in the traditional sense. IT isn't intuitive that it even sells aviation-related stuff other than the "pilot and aircraft" option on the header bar. If I hadn't seen the AOPA guide on the front page I would have thought someone had hijacked your link, and that may well be why the pilot-type stuff isn't selling well. Particularly when you click to get to the store from the RF website and it doesn't take you to the "Pilot and Aircraft" section. I'd like to think I'm a reasonably normal bloke and if I've been confused, I'd suggest other's have been as well. Now, having said that, the prices are cheaper than other suppliers for certain things and if you're in the market, then it would pay to have a look. But there isn't as much variety as I'd expect from a specialised pilot store. As for rummaging through the "women section", that was the very front page - the first thing someone sees when they go to a "pilot store"! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 im not a techie person ,but its easy for me! and im old LOL gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVOCET Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Just imagine a "womens " section in the RAA mag , Also , did i see " bedroom toys " as well ? I personally think the way this is set up to work on a mobile phone needs a look Just a critique , Not a critacisim . Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 :faint:Guys, I am ALWAYS asking for comment on anything I do in the Site Announcements forum, always asking for suggestions, ideas, your acceptance or not before I do anything. If I don't get any comments then I can only assume you accept what I am putting forward and do it. Many things I do take a lot of work and money and if changes are needed based on your comments then I do it before I implement it so I don't have to wasdte the time or money and go back and have to redo it. Case in point is that I am in the middle of spending $300 USD on the new site structure and menu system (http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/new-site-menu-system.130252/) and as no one has commented in a negative way I assume you are ok with it. If after it is done you comment that you don't like it then I have spent a week of my work and $300 USD trying to do something good only to have it all wasted OR pay more to change it in some way after it is done. The idea of moving Clear Prop to SaveMoreOnline was discussed in the thread http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/clear-prop-name-change.126350/ and was met favourably so I went on those comments and that took several weeks of work and a lot of money. PLEASE, when a change is proposed, add your comments and instead of saying something is no good, please SAY WHAT is no good and WHY it is no good and even propose something better so everyone can comments on it and a final solution can be applied to suit as many people as possible!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viewfromright Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thanks for the feed back gents - very informative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredRacer Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Hi John, I know when you are doing a trip spending $$ on fuel and Accommodation etc, you don't want to spend on something you may never use again (especially if your a pensioner). We're members of the SE Qld club but we are not doing that trip. We have two life vests we can loan you 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Just bought 2 self inflating vests from Whitworths, $75 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viewfromright Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thanks RetiredRace, much appreciated PM on the way. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I don't mind looking in the "female clothing section" but it is upsetting for me that the models don't come with the items. I guess they are an "extra cost" which I haven't considered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Personaly I like the newshop, when the wife looks over my shoulder I get a peck on the cheek !, LoL spacesailor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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