flyerme

No worries Phil,,

Just wondering if anyone knows what exercise a twin engine? plane is doing over tailembend S.A?

Its been circling day and night for some 3 weeks now? must say very curiouse ....

planned route=

Boxwood (Falconhawk strip)VIC to Echuca = 97kms

Echuca vic to Cohuna =62kms

Cohuna vic to Swanhill =79kms

Swanhill vic to Ouyen = 112kms

Ouyen Vic to Pinnaroo S.A = 135kms

Pinnaroo S.A to Sherlock S.A =105kms..

sound good and safe?

thank you take it easy will keep thread open to post the adventure...

Have fun Tim and looking forward to a fly. I highly recommend loxton as well, been there a couple of times, a very friendly mob.

Reckon you could find your way to Loxton after the Nav!We have a BBQ lunch most Sundays

Drop in sometime and have a chat

 

Phil

Id say he is just a farmer checking the fence,water trophs and judging by alt he just keeping an eye on rabbit damage?also seems give to the neighbours a buzz after they complained about a noisy aircraft.

well! im thankfull its not a live video feed,,,,,xxxx loveyou all....

Thank you Tony..Il go ahead and solo the trip.. then not long after I.ll fly her to M.B and take you up for a cruise...

take it easy, be safe mate....

How about fitting a more powerful radio ( 100 watts should do the trick ) a full wave antena, select a discreet frequency and advise us all what it is and we can ALL keep you company on the trip. Alan.

Thanks everyone its now all sorted... adjusted my flight plan and got ample time so will suck it up ,and bite the bullet and do it Solo with ground crew,,after much descussion with my CFI he asked Why train to obtain a x-counrty endorcment if I require some else to do the work?lol point taken Jimbo .he has helped me amensly and have made 12 legs at around 50 kms ech and can overfly if comfortable..sounds very smart...so thanks again everyone

We are truly a band of brothers eager to help at the drop of a hat,Im always here so just ask.....

Mate if I live anywhere closer I would come along for the ride! But I'm sure there's someone else mad about aviation that'll take up your offer!

Just like to add to be clear..Im simply looking for a pax who can keep me company and hold the stick every now and again.some one whome has flown long disstance nav before. I will be using the flight for logged x-country flight as pilot in command but would feel relief having someone next to me whome to clarify if needed and hold the stick every now again .some extra eyes in the sky would be much appreciated

not sure where to post but wanted to thank Ian for his phone help with the new recGPS..

I am very happy with it ,its awesome,been finding my way around the house No worries..lol took it up in the thruster this morning and was very satified with the result..Im Not one for permoting but was glad I recomended to Locky Hill whome also made a purchace as he was worried about the low price but its the goods,,Thank you Ian Baker for you help and for selling us poorer folk budget aviation gear that works a treat...yay so happy.. and very much recomended...

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ha ha ha , I think theres room for your Sax to Tommo!..

I am planning in next week or so to fly my new ightwing (which is tied down outside in the cold)back from benalla vic to my home strip sherlock,this will be my first major x-counrty flight and should build a lil bump tolorence .I would very much like an exsperience navigator/pilot along for the ride for clarifacation.

I have GPS,(oziexplorer) up to date ersa wac charts etc..

trip is around 600kms with 6 legs for refuel and may take a couple of days at 60knts? all I can offer is a debt of gratitude and an IOU favour, will drive to pick up and drop off anyone interested? so sound like fun? intersted anyone? what you up to "THIRSTY?lol.. I would very much appreciate a second pair of eyes and ears but if not I guess im on my lonesome .. just a little daunting in the new twin seat (whys the stick way over there? lol No worries Take it easy

great vid

good job

wow,, incredible...now thats power.. you almost hanging off the prop...love it:beg:

Flyerme, your story touched my heart, in as much as it shows a great determination, and never-ending drive to get into the air, one way or another. This characterized many of the early Ultralight aviators, many still around, and a few who weren't so lucky in their early attempts.I can relate. My ascent was probabily no where near as exciting as yours, however we all travel a different route, and I'm sure I could come up with a story or two that might even entertain you . My determination was certainly no less.

 

Interesting that we now both own Lightwings. You won't be dissappointed. They are aircraft that love adventure, and great machines in which to just simply savoir the pleasure of flying...You have an early one, they are light and fly great, don't hesitate if you have any questions about Lightwings ok................Maj...

awesome..thanks

I love learning and as they say "you never stop"true ..........I feel I have continued to learn since gaining that ticket ..I have the luxury of my own strip in the back yard so get to fly most days.I practice honeing my skills and have achieved a lot on my lonesome. eg "bump tolorence" "turbulance"its all good with a CFI next to you but get out in your own plane solo and its a different storey.(as I descovered early in my bunyip-refer to genral discussion post).. what was that?Is that normal? some of you may remember my fog over?,you don,t come across that in training , what to do? DEAL with it and take head of the lessons learnt.Always learning... well hopfully learning?

should ad having a child will make you "think twice" it sure made me weary, I now double over on the preflight,,just to be sure....

stay safe my fellow aviators and enthusiests:wink:

IMO opinion... and it must count for something having spent almost a week living out of one.... Howard Hughes original Lightwing is a bloody beaut aircraft. Really the ultimate Aussie Bush plane.... should be more of them about...

Blimey, that came with no warning. Only a few days ago you were waxing lyrical about your Supercat.

better to have another pilot with there own aircraft instead of me being greedy with 2..I certainly can,t fly them both?,so decision made and the supercat (my dream plane and make believe crop duster) will end up in Qld and by chance Not far from where the thruster is heading..lol Makes me happy to help some fellow aviators enjoy the pride of owning there own Plane. whilst I'll enjoy the responibilty of a pax. MY son .congrats guys