Author Archives: OzFlyer

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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Lesson 27 – Performance Circuits

Posted on May 15, 2011 by OzFlyer

Yesterday I was lucky enjoy to tag along with the JATA (Jandakot Airport Tragics Association) boys on a lunch run to Jurien Bay. It was 3 Mooney formation. Once again it left me busting to be behind the controls flying … Continue reading →

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Lesson 25/26 – First and Second Training Area Solo Flights

Posted on May 8, 2011 by OzFlyer

A beautiful day in Perth today set the backdrop for for an even better day of flying.  Arriving at Jandakot Airport today for my scheduled 8am flight, I was straight out to do my pre-flight checks.  There was an eager, … Continue reading →

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Video for Lesson 21 – Cross wind landing practice at Rottnest Island

Posted on May 6, 2011 by OzFlyer
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Lesson 24 – Instrument Flying and more PFLs

Posted on May 5, 2011 by OzFlyer

So this Saturday still hasn’t come quick enough!  Getting impatient late one arvo at work, about two hours before home time, I made the phone call, “Chuck, what is the chance of getting a C152 and Adam?”.  His answer was … Continue reading →

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Lesson 23(b) – Pre-Area Solo Check Flight

Posted on May 5, 2011 by OzFlyer

The big day had come!  Back from a few awesome days camping with Josh.  Oh how I love 5 day weekends.  Cameron was my instructor today.  He is authorised to sign me out to do my area solo.  Having done … Continue reading →

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Lesson 23(a) – Pre-Area Solo check practice flight

Posted on May 5, 2011 by OzFlyer

Its a beautiful Saturday morning, 7am, the sky is clear, sun is out and I’m super excited. I could only get VH-IGX this morning, rather than my new favourite C152 at Air Australia, VH-AOH. Anyway, IGX had just had maintenance … Continue reading →

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Lesson 22 – More Practice Forced Landings

Posted on May 5, 2011 by OzFlyer

This lesson was again to do more PFL (practice forced landings).  Adam and I headed out to the training area to the regular spot.  It was the same routine as last time.  Climb upto about 3000 feet and then fail … Continue reading →

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Lesson 21 – Crazy Crosswind Landings at Rottnest

Posted on April 30, 2011 by OzFlyer

Ok, I’m that far behind in my blog posts, its time to bring them upto date quickly.  Will quickly cover off the Rotto cross winds.  There is some good video footage of the landings at Rotto, but that will have … Continue reading →

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Study and Preparation for pre-Area Solo Exam

Posted on April 22, 2011 by OzFlyer

Having been a bit slack on the blogging front, current 2 lessons behind and haven’t been through the behind the scenes things that are required to support the fun flying bit.  I’ll cover that off quickly. Before I do though, … Continue reading →

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