Category Archives: Crosswind

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 →

Posted in Circuits, Crosswind, Jandakot, map, Navigation, Pilot License, Solo | Tagged Aerial photos, Boddington, Bunbury, Cessna 172, Circuits, extremem crosswind landing, GoPro HD hero, Jandakot, solo flight, turbulence, VFR navigation, VH-VMH, YBUN, YPJT | 6 Comments

Gold Coast Scenic Flight

Posted on November 20, 2011 by OzFlyer

Last week I had the opportunity to travel to the Gold Coast for a conference. It meant travelling on Sunday arvo to arrive in time for the Monday afternoon sessions. After flying to Brisbane from Perth, I hired a car … Continue reading →