Author Archives: OzFlyer

Time for an “Australian Plane Adventure”

Posted on July 8, 2014 by OzFlyer

I’ve been dreaming about the possibility of flying around Australia for as long as I can recently remember. The excitement has been building for a while and by no means has it let up! Continuously researching and leveraging an incredible … Continue reading →

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Mooney Mooney Mooney

Posted on April 27, 2014 by OzFlyer

The ABBA classic of almost the same name is timeless and fun.  Today was however not about music, but about flying a timeless and fun plane, a Mooney M20J.  The Mooney is rather timeless, it hasn’t really change much since the early versions … Continue reading →

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Flying and Still Loving It!

Posted on July 23, 2013 by OzFlyer

Those who know me would probably agree with this statement… “If it is worth doing, it’s worth overdoing! That pretty much sums up the last 6 months or so of flying.  Hello blog, it’s been a while. So thought a brief … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Aerobatics

Posted on January 20, 2013 by OzFlyer

Joy has a legendary status at Jandakot.  Everybody who I’ve spoken to about learning aerobatics all recommend learning from Joy.  So that is exactly what is happening.  Having passed the Private Pilots License test a week earlier, the present to … Continue reading →

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Private Pilot License Flight Test

Posted on January 19, 2013 by OzFlyer

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 OzFlyer

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 OzFlyer

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 OzFlyer

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 OzFlyer

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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New Perth International Airport Plane Viewing Area

Posted on January 15, 2012 by OzFlyer

Having just left the airport, I searched google on my phone to see if the new viewing area was opened.  Turns out it is.  The area is half way between the domestic and international terminals on the new link road. … Continue reading →

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