Category Archives: Navigation

Private Pilot License Flight Test

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

I had exactly 1 week after my pre-license to get my Private Pilots License flight test done before I had to return to work.  Time to make it happen… It was a Thursday and all that was needed was some … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Procrastination

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Ok, so from time to time there are a few things I procrastinate with.  But I’m only going to go into one such procrastination, finishing my Private Pilots License. In Febuary 2012 I was ready for my final flight test … Continue reading →

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Flying around Australia

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Flying around our great big island we call Australia is something that I’d love to do.  So, like many, I’ve done it in commercial airliners, but that is not what I mean.  I want to pack a few loved ones … Continue reading →

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City Orbits and Wake Turbulence

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

How so much can be lost in a month!  It was now four weeks to the day after my first navigation solo flight.  There had been a lot going on and but the main culprit had been the shite weather.  … Continue reading →

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First Solo Navigation Flight: How strong winds nearly claimed a victim

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

There are a few highlights which every student pilot experiences on their journey to become a licensed private pilot.  The First Solo is huge, the Area Solo is amazing and of course the first Navigation Solo!  This is the one … Continue reading →

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Navigation Lesson 3 (take 2)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Navigation Lesson 3 was my first flight since the transfer to JFC.  Coming away from that lesson there was considerable feedback which I needed to seriously look at (its a common theme, right Mav).  That lesson, and this one (15/10), … Continue reading →

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A Change of Scenery

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

August 20 was the date of Navigation #2 and the weeks keep ticking past without successfully undertaking the important Navigation #3.  Nav 3 is a test flight to see if the student is ready to go solo, that is head … Continue reading →

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Navigation Flying Lesson #2 – Beyond the basics

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

The absolute best thing about being up early in the morning, is that you get to enjoy the sunrise.  The morning of my second nav flight was certainly no exception.  I was excited, there appeared to be no wind and … Continue reading →

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Non-controlled airport procedures

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

One of the dimensions of flying which I have found to be a little confusing are the procedures at non-controlled aerodromes / airports.  Having had all my training to date at a towered airport, the procedures are easy  and you … Continue reading →

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Navigation Flying Lesson #1 – co-ordinated kaos

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

Once upon a time, there was this incredible student pilot.  He was brimming with confident, had a strut in his step and swaggered as he wandered the streets.  His amazing skills included finenessing the aircraft into the air, flying military grade … Continue reading →

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