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    Geday RFguy Thank you for your response. Looks good but may be more than I need. Any suggestions for an entry level one?
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    Is anyone able to suggest a reasonably priced scanner / receiver that is able to be used for both aviation and maritime VHF transmissions. Suggestions as to a suitable external aerial also appreciated. TIA
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    My missed opportunity is flying the Amazon - planned for early 1990's starting in Florida and back to the US - got the vaccinations, A/C organised, planning done but my US based flying mate had a business problem so we postponed and never got back to it - career pressure from my end. Had already done UK to Australia (yes, Nev flew through snow in France) in 1990, the inaugural around New Zealand Air Race (I think the only one) 1991 both in a C170 and no GPS but with inaccurate maps and compass - parts of the US west coast (Stearman) etc Started AUF flying in Thrusters (my membership number is early 500's) and still enjoy it.
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    I have received the new Sport Pilot - looks to be a more expensive production that the previous version but the content is OK. At three issues per year, I'm not sure it is going to of great interest to advertisers. As for the candidates, I'm not I will vote - not a fan of M & M (although it now maybe one M) and another ex-Army aviator - I don't think so - those with a little memory will remember a not so long back "CEO" and President.
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    Thank you for your response - yes you are right, easy to do but me and my friends aren't that skilled in creating the aesthetic version hence the request. Will try Hella
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    Hello Does anyone a Gazelle key (the forked one) they no longer require or know where to get one? Thank you
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    Bruce Vickers at Lethbridge is the best you will find PM me and I will give you his contact details
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    Steve Pearce - Peter Bini Advance Flight Training Moorabbin - http://biniflighttraining.com.au
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    A number of years ago I did the inaugural (and only I think) around NZ Airrace in a C170 - I had to pass the NZ Air Leg exam before I could fly - I think I was issued a temporary licence. That said, I have transited many countries in Europe, Middle East and Asia without undertaking anything. I think the requirement is there if you want to operate under the host country's licensing/certificateI think the same applies here - see extract from RA-Aus Ops manual PRIVILEGES OF A STUDENT OR CONVERTING PILOT CERTIFICATE HOLDER 4 © c) they have passed a written pre-solo air legislation on examination on; and
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    lennox Head
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    Bruce Vickers at Lethbridge - GA & Ra-Aus - Very experienced and a great instructor - I've been flying 50 years next year - learnt on Chipmunks, flown lots of other tailwheels ( C170 UK to Australia etc etc) - he would be my choice PM me and i'll give you his phone number - do you have an A/C in mind?
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    Geoff Wood of Wangaratta Flying School would know - he used to operate at Lovely Banks
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    I've flown both - they are both relatively easy to fly - Drifter has a better view but in a Thruster you are next to your PAX - great for QLD - they are both tailwheel but in my opinion tame. Fabric can be tested with a Bettsometer
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    Here's the ad Aviation Classifieds Paul has owned it for a number of years and flies it regularly throughout the year. In my opinion, they are are easy to fly so don't be put off by the tailwheel.
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    There is a Thruster for sale at Lethbridge Vic
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    Amusing, but not likely to win in an undergrad moot.
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    Kaz I agree with your opinion and, in fact, alcohol consumption airside at some airfields is absolutely verboten and an offence with penalties. And, like you, I enjoy a drink or two and have sometime been known to have partaken in more than an elegant sufficiency. Nothing at all to do with Pauline, just not a good look.
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    Hello If you PM me I can put you in touch with the owner of the "Mongrel" which is based at Lethbridge and there was another at West Sale which has recently been sold - owner was/is a L2 and I can put you in touch with him as well. Regards
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    I couldn't see the article - what page is it on?
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    M & M is not a good candidate - way too much unimpressive stuff from TD - very sad that good people don't apply - not impressived with the CEO - everything is way too similar to a few years ago - Love to hear some comments Does anyone support the MM and the current CEO?
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    I started in 1968 in Chippies at RVAC - $10 ph solo Then mixed in a bit of gliding at VMFG and more gliding with the ANU Gliding Club - ridge soaring at Lake George when it had no water in it - more gliding at various Clubs as well as GA. Early adopter (Member 527) of ultralights - Thrusters & Drifters Memorable flights: A gliding course at Lake Keepit with the legendary Gary Speight England to Australia in a C170 (before the days of GPS) - yep, had to be able to read a map Around and criss cross New Zealand in a C170 Orange County to San Diego in a Stearman YMMB to Adels Grove, Escott Station, Undarra, Cow Bay, coastal to YMMB with a few island stops on the way - Piper Archer
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    Crikey You must be old. I have a few hours in the RHS of a B18 with Dave.
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    Also, OXLEY NETS Pty Ltd 20 Network Dr, Port Melbourne VIC 3207 Ph 1300 730 731 will make to order using normal net any size you like with shock cord on whatever edges you wish. They have done stuff for me in the past and they are both professional and reasonable.
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    Try Yacht Chandlers as well - I'm reasonably sure Whitworths in Melbourne stock elasticised storage netting and there are a couple of good chandlers in Geelong that would be worth a try.
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    Bernie Here's what I use in the Club Gazelle: iPad Bag - clips stitched on with whipping twine (very strong) & bag clips on to door lock rods & is easily accessible Bag contains - iPad Mini, Casa kneeboard (ERSA entries, flight plan forms, paper for notes, A/C specs & speeds etc in plastic sleeves). pens, rope, electrical ties, water bottle (CASA gift & when filled clips on to door lock rods), iPad lead, oil funnel, charts (VNC etc), mini multi tool, mini first aid (bandaids, steri strips, betadene wipes, panadol etc), sunglasses, pens Headset bag has a clip and attaches to A/C structure behind pilot's seat and is accessible in flight - contains headset, PLB, large Leatherman, spare batteries
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