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Virgin Blue plane in emergency landing
IanR replied to Ben Longden's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
When I grew up in Cronulla, anything west of Caringbah was pretty far out !! The Shire is/was an interesting place. -
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Pics will follow in the next day or so. There were no real issues with hiring the aircraft as I took an instructor with me. I didn't have anything there as I had not expected to be able to fly. What they did want was two forms of photo ID for security purposes. I did have a computer version of my logbook but they didn't look at it. The aircraft hire was significantly cheaper than here - $150 US for a C182 plus I had to pay for the instructor - even including that cost was cheaper than the usual private hire rate here !! Not sure of the rules for RA licences flying overseas but my understanding is that my Australian PPL automatically gives me the same privileges on a US licence if I wanted to apply for one. I think you apply for a licence, do a US medical, a flight review (not sure about theory) and off you go.
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I was in Colorado a week or so ago for work and had a morning free before flying home. Decided to go to the local airport at Longmont and rent a plane which I have never done overseas before. Had to take an instructor as I do not have a US licence. Quite an interesting flight - we spent a bit over an hour cruising through the edge of the Rockies. Flying at 10,000 ft and seeing mountains 4,000 feet above you is quite something !! Airport elevation was just over 5,000 feet which makes things interesting as well - longer takeoff roll and significantly faster ground speed on landing. A passenger I took up will be sending me some photos which I will post when they arrive.
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They have a website with details http://www.hinet.net.au/~bdac/
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Its a bit more of an issue when the plane only has two seats !! In GA most four seaters make excellent two seat touring aircraft !!
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We only had about 70 mm next door to The Oaks - and no strong winds !
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The light aircraft lane from bankstown to Pittwater is not too bad - gliding distance of the freeway. You could then track coastal - no need for lifejackets as you can stay within gliding distance of the shore. Williamstown should be deactivated on weekends but if not the coastal route is spectacular and you can stay close to the shore. Victor 1 needs lifejackets because you have to straight line in a few places.
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Just saw a CT4 turn base for The Oaks over our place - presume same one ?
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Thanks for the list
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Date and location set for the first Rec Flying Flyin
IanR replied to Admin's topic in Trips/Events/Seats
Looks as though we may be able to make it up there on the Saturday after lunch. If we camp do we need to book in or just turn up ? Due to weight restrictions in the aircraft I have available to me so far we may not be able to camp though - I think I read somewhere that there will be transport available to local accommodation centres ? Also, is fuel going to be available ? -
Very jealous !! I actually looked at bidding when they went to auction originally but far too eagerly sought for me at the time !!
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thanks
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I am having a holiday with the family in Tasmania in October. I am going to try to hire an aircraft for a day to do some sightseeing with them (4 seat or more). Anyone know a good source - preferably in the northern half ?
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The extra horses up front on the CT4 would certainly help !!
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Have just had a quick look through this thread - seems to be a variety of opinion on stabilised approaches. What is being taught these days ? I have always been taught that the type of stabilised approach that the commercial jets use where there are specific requirements re altitude, distance out, etc is not really suitable for light single engine aircraft. Main reason is that once set up in one of those stabilised approaches you are behind the drag curve and need significant power to maintain the glideslope. This is a very easy and predictable way to land as long as everything goes well but what happens if you have an engine failure in that configuration ? You normally don't really have much choice if flying an ILS but for normal landings I prefer to have a bit of a safety margin - a planned approach rather than fully stabilised.
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Most light aircraft comps in GA (such as those run by the RFACA) include spot landing comps which are fun - and have variations including glide approaches. Basically they set up a string fence across the runway and then have marked touchdown points at 10 metre intervals with varying score for where you touch down. In these comps they always have someone in the plane checking that you follow proper procedure. The total points for the event is a combination of the inflight stuff ( checklists, heights, speeds, etc) and the score on the touchdown. Its great practice.
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Due to childrens sport on Saturday I had planned to just fly up early Sunday morning - looks as though it will be all over !!
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I have seen the "Zero" a number of times, my understanding is it is a converted AT6 / Harvard. They did a number for the Tora Tora Tora film - not sure if it is one of those.
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Long weekend would be good so as not to have to take any leave !! I would vote for Camden Haven, have always wanted to fly in there !! More info is available on their website http://www.skycam.com.au/YCMH/
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Camden Haven is also for sale in Aviation Trader - that would be a nice spot - right on the river !! I have been buying Lotto tickets ever since I saw it for sale.
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Yes - I liked the VH-ABC rego - would be worth a bit if they are tradeable !! - the Auster was VH-BTE - both seem to be registered in the same family altrhough different individuals. Seems a shame to have them sitting there gathering dust - plenty of space for one in my shed !!
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Looks interesting !! Wonder how quickly it gets airborne on water. Must be a bit of a worry landing in choppy water. On another subject I noticed in one of the hangers a Tiger Moth and an Auster - do they ever fly ? They look somewhat dusty.
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I was busily mowing our lawns under the circuit area of The Oaks yesterday. There was an unusual aircraft flying over - a biplane. From the ground it looked sort of like an amphibian. Any of The Oaks flyers care to fill me in ? Went for a drive down to the field later on but it was no longer there. ...Ian
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Hi, I have just come across this discussion about natfly. Sounds like a great event. I am going to try to fly up and have a look probably on the Saturday from Camden. Does one have to book to fly in or just turn up ? Where can I find more information ?
