Category Archives: Pilot License

Non-controlled airport procedures – In Practice

Posted on September 15, 2011 by OzFlyer

With a few weeks now passed from the original post, the plan then was to head down to Murray Field and do some circuit practice.  The usual challenge that I’m finding of late is that there were no instructors available … Continue reading →

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Navigation Flying Lesson #2 – Beyond the basics

Posted on September 15, 2011 by OzFlyer

The absolute best thing about being up early in the morning, is that you get to enjoy the sunrise.  The morning of my second nav flight was certainly no exception.  I was excited, there appeared to be no wind and … Continue reading →

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Non-controlled airport procedures

Posted on August 23, 2011 by OzFlyer

One of the dimensions of flying which I have found to be a little confusing are the procedures at non-controlled aerodromes / airports.  Having had all my training to date at a towered airport, the procedures are easy  and you … Continue reading →

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Navigation Flying Lesson #1 – co-ordinated kaos

Posted on August 9, 2011 by OzFlyer

Once upon a time, there was this incredible student pilot.  He was brimming with confident, had a strut in his step and swaggered as he wandered the streets.  His amazing skills included finenessing the aircraft into the air, flying military grade … 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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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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