JG3

Yeh that's a real shame. Not enough cafes on airfields in this country.......

JG

The Lazair is still flying, now electric powered.

Someone already posted a link to this excellent real-time Global Wind Map, but it quickly got buried under some other threads. It's so fascinating and useful that I'm posting it again.

Click and drag to tour the globe, use scroll wheel to zoom in, click anywhere for a wind speed. Zoom in on eastern Australia and see the massive SE'r that we're now experiencing, and have a look at South Australia to see where the high temps are coming from. Then go to the north Atlantic and see what Ireland is facing. Fascinating!

http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/isobaric/1000hPa/orthographic=151.63,0.01,273

JG

I carry No-Doz caffiene tablets in my aircraft, and always take one before an afternoon flight. There's something about droning along in an aircraft at that time of day that really brings on the heavy 'drowsies', and can't just pull over for a quick nap.

JG

That's a bit of a bugger, I mentioned to Krystal that someone (you) was looking for a set, and she was happy for me to let you know they were there.

Guess I'll have to make them.....

JG

I've sent another number by PM.

JG

I saw a pair of aileron frames the other day, hanging on the wall at Spectrum. Everything there is for sale.

Do you have any other contact??

JG

Ok, I'll bite:If you are RAA, how are you supposed to get a photo of SUNRISE?

I took off at 5:30. As I understand it, we are allowed to fly at first light.

Easy to climb to altitude in that time.

JG

Good way to start the new year. Better than my way of sitting with a broken leg, can't fly anything for a while.You may have been the first to see the sunrise, but you could have been beaten to it by another location in Australia. It is an incorrect notion that the most Easterly point sees the sun first.

JG

Here's a photo seen from my first flight on New Year morning.

From 6,700 ft near Cape Byron, easternmost point of Australia.

So I was probably the first person in the country to see the sun in 2014.

Wishing all of you clear skies and tailwinds for the coming year.

JG

I saw a pair of aileron frames the other day, hanging on the wall at Spectrum. Everything there is for sale.

JG

My last flight was sunrise this morning New Years Day.

Took off at first light and met the sun at 6700 ft.

This was over Point Byron, the easternmost point of Australia.

So I was probably the first in the country to see the sun this year.

Sure is a heck of lot better than head under a pillow with a hangover.....

I have a great photo but don't know how to post it here???

Wishing everyone a fun flying year to come.

JG

JG did you mount yours on the left side of the panel or did you shift it towards the centre a bit…also how does it handle the S bend to the righthand carb

JG

We found these dual throttle cables, designed especially for the dual carburetor 912 series, to be excellent. Very high quality engineered construction. Smooth action, good friction adjustment. Sturdy cables for push-pull security.

Got rid of that crap firewall torque tube contraption, and now carburetors stay in balance forever.... Only have one control knob in the cockpit, but don't need two except for training....

http://www.mcfarlane-aviation.com/Products/?CategoryID=260&ID=76489575&

Also available from Aircraft Spruce.

JG

I will be needing a set for an X-air standard in the not to distant future,can you help with these also?

jason.

The Ultralight Store in California.

Also Maxair Drifter sails for US$1595 complete set.

He has a very good reputation for ultralight sail manufacture.

http://www.theultralightstore.biz/

JG

Visualise wind in real time.... fascinating.

 

I don't get the picture above, but the real time map is fascinating! Thank you for posting it.

 

 

 

JG

Gday to California,

I keep a Kolb in a trailer at Brian Ranch airfield, between Palmdale and Hesperia, and go over and fly it when I can. My last trips in the USA are at http://www.tailwindsplease.com/usa-flyingroad-trip/ Lots of really terrific scenery over there. Australia is great, but so flat compared to that rugged high desert over there.

If you get out this way get in touch and we'll go for a fly.

JG

What's the difference between blue and purple markers?

Purple markers are fly-in resorts.

There should be an explanation above the list of places on the left of the page.

JG

Port Macquarie has Panthers RSL Club exactly 1km walk, its on the airport rd. does bistro lunch etc. also the airport terminal building itself does a mean hamburger, bacon n eggs etc early till about 1pm

JG

Looking for a pair of Drifter ailerons, with or without fabric.I'm in SE Qld but can travel northern NSW or inland.

JG

 

0429 943 508

JG

I have often stopped at Balladonia, Caiguna, Cocklebiddy and Madura on the Nullabor. Haven't landed there (yet), but the strips are all within a kilometre of the roadhouses/motels, so should meet the food/fuel/beer criteria. The strip details are all in the WA Country Airstrip Guide too.rgmwa

JG

What an awesome resource. Definitely something to add to the trip planning kit. Looking at Undara Airport in Google Maps satellite view, what is that weirdness on the western part of the runway? Flooding?And the Musgrave Roadhouse marker is in the wrong spot. Doing a Google Maps search for "Musgrave Roadhouse, Yarraden, Queensland" will point out the correct location.

JG

Does anyone know if Camden Haven is still operating? last time i was there was about 12 months ago, and all was well, sadly Bob had passed away, but his son is now managing the place, taxi up to Accommodation, 2 cabins with 4 beds each. no food on site.

Goulburn Airport too, now has the hotel operating, "Three Nautical Mile" cafe and I am sure I saw something on one of the doors about a liqour licence for the cafe (hotel restaurant).Only been operating about a week, but makes Goulburn more of a destination.

JG

You can also add in Cleve in SA. Easy walk but if you like ring me at the hotel and I'll pick you up and drop you back.

JG