Tag Archives: C172

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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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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Non-controlled airport procedures – In Practice

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

With a few weeks now passed from the original post, the plan then was to head down to Murray Field and do some circuit practice.  The usual challenge that I’m finding of late is that there were no instructors available … 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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