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Me too, when alone in the car (don't want people thinking I'm a complete nutter....more than they already do) Cheers Neil

Yeh - I realized when I played them back after getting home! DOH! Plus I missed the Gazelle based at Holbrook too. I just get distracted yakking to people! Good to meet you as well. Hope you had a good flight home. Cheers Neil

Hi Folks, For those that may be interested I have posted the pictures I took at the Holbrook Fly-In last weekend at the following location :- It was a very enjoyable event, good weather (if a little warm for us Poms!), and friendly crowd. Look forward to next year! Cheers Neil

Hi CK, I agree with Pud - the best way to approach the lesson is to turn up in the best condition possible - having checked the IMSAFE list. If you have not come across this it is :- I - Illness -> do not attempt to fly if you have even a minor illness, a fuzzy head or aching stomach will not allow proper concentration M - Medication -> some of these will affect your judgement, coordination, memory etc S - Stress -> difficulties at work/home can distract you. Sometimes hard to leave them on the ground A - Alcohol -> fairly obvious one. Hungover is not good F- Fatigue -> make sure you have had a good night's sleep E - Eating -> don't skip breakfast. You need the energy and low blood sugar is not good. I would also check with the instructor what you will be doing at the next lesson, so you can prepare by reading up the theory beforehand. I always found this useful as trying to absorb an hour's worth of new stuff is difficult. If you have read up on it beforehand you are familiar with at least some of it. You also mention taking notes - another good idea. You inevitably forget some things, so writing them down and going over it afterwards also helps cement it in the brain, as well as giving you material to revise before any subsequent test. I still go over my notes from time to time when I have a brain freeze and can't remember, for example, exactly what Adiabatic Lapse Rate was ..... Anyway, hope this helps....good luck with your training, and keep posting here on your progress Cheers Neil

Hi guys, Glad you are OK, Millie! Sounds very nasty. Buyer Beware is certainly the name of the game. Impressive that you didn't notice any difference in handling with half an elevator missing though. It was very lumpy on my way home to Penfield from Holbrook. At one point near Mangalore the bump was so severe I whacked my head on the cockpit ceiling! Ouch! But I avoided the thunderstorms which was the main concern.... It was a good Fly-In - I enjoyed it. Cheers Neil

Hi Robinsm, I hope to go. I managed to contact the number in the Sport Pilot mag (Bryan Gabriel if I remember correctly). He said there will be frequent minibus trips into Holbrook to get Mogas, which is my preferred option with a Rotax anyway. Camping under wing. Food on Saturday night & Sunday morning. I am hoping for an early Sunday morning departure to miss the afternoon weather as the forecast is not great.... Hope to see you there! Cheers Neil

Hi Paul, Cool! Zenair 701s are nice planes. How's the flying down your way? My brother lives near Holcombe down in your neck of the woods, and we have been to the Henstridge Fly-In and Classic Car show the last couple of years when I have been on holiday in the UK. Fun event. We drove rather than flew as he is into cars, and my Aus RA licence is not valid in the UK.... Cheers Neil

Hi Andrew, Wow - that looks like fun! Not only "Flying by the seat of your pants" but "Landing by the seat of your pants" by the looks of it! Would like to see some more video/pix when you are able. Cheers Neil

Hi Glint, Well done, mate - you're right you will not forget that first solo....... Keep us posted with the rest of your progress... Cheers Neil

Brilliant! ....and all without revisiting your lunch! Cheers Neil

Well done, Jim!

Hi Jake, to the site. You will find lots of help & useful info here ......like avoid the clouds Keep us posted with your progress.... Happy Landings Neil

Hi Paul, Thanks for your reply. I will follow it up as suggested. Cheers Neil

Hi Arthur, Glad to have you back flying! Sounds like you are enjoying it (no surprises there....). Keep us up to date with your progress. Cheers Neil

Really useful - both the Event system itself, and the tutorial video. Thanks!

Good stuff, Tomo!

Great stuff, Phil!!

Excellent stuff, Motz! Loved the video. Good onya!! :clap2: And well done, Solomon - glad to see you are keeping up the good reputation of Hoppers Crossing pilots Cheers Neil

Great video - really enjoyed it. Made me really wish I was there instead of here working er....I mean just finished working Neil

Congratulations!! Excellent stuff. :clap2: Keep us up to date with the rest of your progress.....

Yes - I think Point Cook is 24hrs PPR as it is military. Penfield is also PPR for non-airfield residents. And as a member of the Friends of RAAF Museum at Point Cook I can thoroughly recommend a visit to the museum :big_grin: Cheers Neil

Hi Motz, If you can't make Bacchus for some reason then Penfield (Sunbury) is where I fly from, it's about 40 minutes drive from where I live in Hoppers. Drop me a reply and I can fill you in and probably pick you up from there if you need. Cheers Neil

Hi Brendon, I live at Hoppers and fly out of Penfield (Sunbury) - it's about a 40 minute drive. I did my training there and now have part ownership of a Gazelle hangared there. Drop me a reply if you would like to come out and look around. Always good to have a few options to consider.... Cheers Neil

Hi Winsor, Congratulations to the pair of you! :clap2: Excellent news. Hope you have a brilliant time. Cheers Neil

Ross! Hope you enjoy the site - lots of good stuff here. Cheers Neil