Monthly Archives: June 2011

STS-135 Final Space Shuttle Launch Trip

Posted on June 23, 2011 by OzFlyer

The next few days will be fun, taking a few friends and my little man flying on the weekend.  Plus finishing my Cessna 172 full load check flight.  Following that however will be my next major Plane Adventure, a trip … Continue reading →

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Plane Aerobatics at Jandakot with Steve

Posted on June 19, 2011 by OzFlyer

A few years back I was given a gift to do a formation aerobatic combat flight in an old Nanchang Chinese fighter plane.  Lets just say that got the flying fire going in my belly.  When Steve, a mate offered … Continue reading →

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Passed GFPT :-)

Posted on June 10, 2011 by OzFlyer

Another big milestone was reached today in my flight training, the GFPT!  Formally called the General Flight Progress Test.  What does this mean you may ask.  Well it means that I can now officially take passengers flying when I go … Continue reading →

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Lesson 28 – Precautionary Search and Landing

Posted on June 7, 2011 by OzFlyer

What was mid-may, we went out and did Precautionary Search and Landing practice.  Basically what this lesson is about is if you find yourself in a situation where the visual conditions have deteriorated to the point where it is no … Continue reading →

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Plane Catchup

Posted on June 5, 2011 by OzFlyer

Its been a good few weeks since the last post and alot of flying and other related activities have happened in the mean time.  No real excuses other than its been busy and my head has been in the books. … Continue reading →

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