Category Archives: Jandakot

Flight Simulator for Student Pilots at Home

Posted on March 5, 2011 by OzFlyer

Flight Simulators are used extensively by commercial pilots to do aircraft certifications, practice emergencies in situations where you’d never want to be in real life and of course to have fun. Where else could you do a low pass under … Continue reading →

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Solo? Not today…

Posted on February 19, 2011 by OzFlyer

The gods were against us today. It started badly, I woke with a sore head. Few too drinks the night before. Then when I got to the airport Adam says, we haven’t done weights and balance. Its a pre-requesite to … Continue reading →

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Lesson 12 – “Crosswind” landing video

Posted on February 8, 2011 by OzFlyer

Here’s the video of the landings from Lesson 12. Also note the close call with another aircraft on final…

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Lesson 12 – Survival (CrossWinds & Gusts at a rate of Knots)

Posted on February 7, 2011 by OzFlyer

Coming off the back of a busy week at work, flying this weekend was something to look forward to. It was all looking great, except the weather. Strong winds appeared on Saturday and then again this morning. The Bureau of … Continue reading →

Posted in cessna 152, Jandakot, Pilot License, Uncategorized | Tagged Cross WInd, Gusts, Strong Winds | Leave a comment

>30 degree turns

Posted on December 28, 2010 by OzFlyer

>Been a little over a week and Christmas out of the way, took the opportunity of the two public holidays this week to fit in a couple of lessons. Yesterday was medium turns. Back with Adam again and in VH-IGX. … Continue reading →