Jump to content

The real RA Aus to PPL conversion deal


Recommended Posts

  • Replies 136
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

I completed my PPL flight test last Friday, completing the transition from my non nav-endorsed RPC. Some stats from the very beginning in August 2017 when I embarked on the journey at 0 hours:

 

67.8 hours

 

24 go arounds

 

50 full stops

 

95 touch and gos

 

28.9 hours XC

 

14.2 hours PIC

 

$16,854 including $276.50 landing fees

 

To be honest, I really enjoyed my flight training, I got on really well with all of my instructors along the way which helps it to be a fun experience and not "more training". We did some cool things, took some neat photos, made some mistakes together and learnt a heck of a lot. I've flown the following types along the way J160, J170, C140, PA28, Victa 115, and C172 and I think flying differing types has broadened my experience and reduced complacency. The Jabs are definitely more difficult to fly than the GA planes; the Victa is the sweetest 025_blush.gif.9304aaf8465a2b6ab5171f41c5565775.gif

 

Overall I'd say the standards are similar between the two RA and GA schools that I flew with, obviously the GA school is pretty strict on CTA and CTR, radio calls etc.

 

Now that I'm a PPL my plan is to use it as a license to learn, and to see some more of the countryside from the air. Also I plan to do my MPPC endorsement to fly the C182 soonish.

 

I'd also like to convince my wife to come up with me, any tips there?091_help.gif.c9d9d46309e7eda87084010b3a256229.gif

 

https://s3.amazonaws.com/mfbimages/logbook/images/flights/6226622/2018090801550878-185206_.jpg[/img]

 

2018042800060425-217216_.jpg

 

2018082601533476-217005_.jpg

 

https://s3.amazonaws.com/mfbimages/logbook/images/flights/4920707/2017112420294324-3726260_.jpg[/img]

 

https://s3.amazonaws.com/mfbimages/logbook/images/flights/4918735/2017112401000482-6602851_.jpg[/img]

 

https://s3.amazonaws.com/mfbimages/logbook/images/flights/6292514/2018092121550367-8609463_.jpg[/img]

 

https://s3.amazonaws.com/mfbimages/logbook/images/flights/6194711/2018090203214950-1949232_.jpg[/img]

 

https://s3.amazonaws.com/mfbimages/logbook/images/flights/6067308/2018080520290945-1713013_.jpg[/img]

 

 

  • Like 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites

They are usually Impressed with early morning, no bump flights to the coast, not the roller coaster ride coming home too late in the day over the range. ( my experience has found this out, very green coloured passengers upon return journeys)

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'd also like to convince my wife to come up with me, any tips there?091_help.gif.c9d9d46309e7eda87084010b3a256229.gif

Take her for a late summer afternoon phat in a Drifter, if she doesn't like that, ditch her and get one that does. 097_peep_wall.gif.dcfd1acb5887de1394272f1b8f0811df.gif

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

More risky than buying a second hand aeroplane.. getting rid of a wife and breaking in a new one. Much as I (personally LOVE a drifter, not everybody feels there is "enough" around them, and they have all heard stories about ultralights "falling " out of the sky. Show her ALL of Franco's vids and work up to it gradually. Nev

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Lunch at a winery works for me. For example. At Brown Brothers Millawa they have a lunch matched with wines and as I am flying my wife gets to drink the lot. Airstrip is over the road from the restaraunt.

Good suggestion, there's one next to YMDG as well.

 

Take your wife on a short flight when it's calm and cool in the c182.

Why the C182 specifically? Less bumpy in turbulence or she'll like the big six cylinder burble? 011_clap.gif.c796ec930025ef6b94efb6b089d30b16.gif

 

They are usually Impressed with early morning, no bump flights to the coast, not the roller coaster ride coming home too late in the day over the range. ( my experience has found this out, very green coloured passengers upon return journeys)

Yep even I concur with that.

 

Take her for a late summer afternoon phat in a Drifter, if she doesn't like that, ditch her and get one that does. 097_peep_wall.gif.dcfd1acb5887de1394272f1b8f0811df.gif

008_roflmao.gif.692a1fa1bc264885482c2a384583e343.gif

 

More risky than buying a second hand aeroplane.. getting rid of a wife and breaking in a new one. Much as I (personally LOVE a drifter, not everybody feels there is "enough" around them, and they have all heard stories about ultralights "falling " out of the sky. Show her ALL of Franco's vids and work up to it gradually. Nev

What are Franco's vids?

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

×
×
  • Create New...