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  1. Bennyboy320
    250KIAS at 5000’ equals 270KTS TAS, Flightradar24 displays ground speed.
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    Been a few years since we landed at Moree, back then fuel was available with V or MC, it’s now an Air BP fuel carnet only, so perhaps use Narrabri instead of Moree.
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    Old Station is the best fly in & under wing camping ⛺️ Airshow around, in my humble opinion, I’ll definitely be there again next year.
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    We flew the inland route: Tyabb-Wagga-Dubbo-Moree-Caboolture. No terrain & plenty of enroute alternates if required.
  5. Bennyboy320
    I’m 192cm & 96kg, I fly the Foxbat A22LS, VERY spacious with lots of leg room. Highly recommend this a/c.
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    Firstly condolences to the family & friends of our lost aviators, RIP. I am based out of Caboolture & totally agree that the shared CTAF frequency with Caloundra is a flight safety issue & MUST be addressed ASAP.
  7. Bennyboy320
    As expected GA & RAAUS a/c not able to get an Air BP card. See attached email regarding my application. looks like some of these airports that don’t offer visa or Mastercard for fuel will need some extra fuel planning to decide if you can land or overfly & spend your money elsewhere.
  8. Bennyboy320
    Just filled out an application for an Air BP card, only a 20 page document, jeez there’s less admin required in buying a house. My gut feeling is that I’ll be knocked back as BP look like they’re only interested in big fuel users not some guy occasionally needing AVGAS for their RAAUS a/c when a Visa card is not available to be used.
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    If the a/c & pilot are appropriately certified & qualified it’s not illegal, it’s not ASA’s responsibility to check your qualifications. P.S. I too have a valid CASA BFR & class 1 medical, plus my Foxbat is certified.
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    Gold Coast are pretty good, 100% success rate in transiting their airspace, coastal you have to be very lucky due to RPT arrivals/departures but the Western VFR route always offered.
  11. Bennyboy320
    The pilot of the P63 is under 65 & a current United Airlines captain.
  12. Bennyboy320
    Very sad, the first thing you’re taught when learning to do a rejoin is you ALWAYS put the a/c you’re joining on above the horizon in case you misjudge the rejoin to avoid a collision.
  13. Bennyboy320
    Just received an email from the Department of Industry, remittance will be in my bank account tomorrow for my claim number 78.
  14. Bennyboy320
    Claim 78 successful today waiting for money to be deposited to my account. Happy days. 💰💰💰
  15. Bennyboy320
    Submitted my application on the 13th August, just looked at web site & my application is “pending assessment “ dated 22nd August.
  16. Bennyboy320
    I must of just been a few minutes behind you, mine is 000078
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    I’m definitely no computer geek, I saved the rego & receipt as a pdf file then attached it where required all using my iPad, safe travels.
  18. Bennyboy320
    Just completed the online application grant & was pleasantly surprised how easy it was.
  19. Bennyboy320
    Most airlines give you between 10-15 mins planning time in the briefing office to go through NOTAMS, weather & come up with a fuel figure, that’s it, so it behoves you to do some preflight prep in your own time before your duty starts to avoid things slipping through the cracks.
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    What an outstanding event, thank you to the Creed family, all the organizers & participants. Personally I’ve just achieved one of my bucket list items, underwing camping ⛺️, doesn’t get much better than that, great to meet so many like minded aviation people & put faces to names.
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    Give Kathmandu a try, we bought our lightweight 2 man tent ⛺️ from them, first camp out will be under the wing at Raglan.
  23. Bennyboy320
    My wife & I just spent the last few days at Figtree Retreat YFIG just NW of Pittsworth Qld, we flew in with our Foxbat 🦊, the 400m strip was in excellent condition & the accommodation first class as was the hangar, the grounds were immaculate & watching the sunset with the fire pit raging & a glass of red🍷 is a must, Ken & Ruth were very welcoming & hospitable, we can highly recommend Figtree & we’ll definitely be back. IMG_2457.MOV
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    Flying in & camping ⛺️, May the weather gods be kind to us all.
  25. Bennyboy320
    It’s not much but in a small way showing my support for Ukraine 🇺🇦, it’s people & the outstanding staff at Aeroprakt. Bennyboy320 Proud owner of a FOXBAT A22LS.
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