Guest mr_turbo_rx7 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Wow, flew my TIF today after 2 cancelations due to bad weather up here in Cairns. It was awesome, I got to fly most the flight up to double island, did a few 360 turns, then flew back, having to divert to a different course to accomodate a larger twin on final, i then got to line up to rwy 15 and i decended to aound 100ft then my instructor, Peter, took over and landed in a difficult 25-35 kt headwind, i got to taxi to and from the runway too. I think I have found my new career. They tell me the gov is going to start a hecs style system in an attemt to train pilots into the industry. Only ppls will be eligable so that they can be sure the money will be well spent. Does anyone else know anything about this scheme? Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OzChris Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Congratulations on your 1st TIF - sounds like you had a blast!!! Im sorry I dont have any info. on the gov. HECS course...but it sure sounds like a great idea and an even better opportunity! Good luck with it all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr_turbo_rx7 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Thanks, yeah i agree its a great idea, they need to do somthing. As long as theres still a shortage when ive obtained my cpl!! :P Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest g_i_jack029 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 GOOD ON YOU Mr. TURBO!!! =D> Sounded like you had a great time, please keep us informed about your progress with your training!!! as i'm only a youngin (14) i'd like to know how you go! OH, keep a blog, that would be awesome! You will probably inspire me even more!!! good luck and safe flying Mr. TURBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OzChris Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I reckon there will be a shortage for quite some time Mr Turbo...go for it! G_I_Jack, do you get up very often?? I notice you are an hour from YBDG - do you get to YBDG very often?? or if you have an airfield near you, I can fly in and take you up for a flight if you like...just let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr_turbo_rx7 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Thanks GI Jack, I wish I started when I was your age, I'd be living my dream by now! Owell, 26 isnt too old I guess. I'll start a blog when I start my training, which is finance dependent (isn't everything!) Good thing is that a loan for 15k for the ppl is alot easier to obtain then a loan for 60odd g for a cpl... Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest g_i_jack029 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I start next year Mr. Turbo! you're never too old to fly mate!!! A loan for a CPL is pushin it, i agree! Thats the first Major hurdle after CPL!!! And Chris thanks but no thanks, i really appreciate the offer but my parents are really catious about me on forums and other people over the net, hey i know your not a creep or anything, you know how i know? You fly an aircraft!!! and you probably love aviation as much as me but sorry :( Maybe in a few years mate, i hope you understand :( I'll be able to meet you all in a few years, once i get my PPL The blog sounds great Mr. turbo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OzChris Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 26 is a great age Mr Turbo...you should be flying for a living by the time you are 30! What aircraft did you do the TIF in?? No worries G_I_Jack - I m the same with my kids...totally understand! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glenn Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 You can have your very own blog here at TAA! What was the aircraft you did your TIF in? I did mine in a twin Duchess! Have done 2 or 3 TIF's in Jabiru and have done "unofficial" lessons Still don't have my licence though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr_turbo_rx7 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Thanks everyone, i flew in a c172 :) Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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