Tag Archives: C172

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 →

Posted in Navigation, Pilot License, Travels | Tagged @Flyabout, Australia, C172, Cessna 172, circumnavigate, flying, pilot license | 2 Comments

Navigation Lesson 3 (take 2)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by OzFlyer

Navigation Lesson 3 was my first flight since the transfer to JFC. Coming away from that lesson there was considerable feedback which I needed to seriously look at (its a common theme, right Mav). That lesson, and this one (15/10), … Continue reading →

Posted in Navigation, Pilot License | Tagged aviation, C172, Cessna 172, Cunderdin, Cunderdin Airport, flying lesson, glider, glider motor, navigation, Plane, powered glider, VH-FSJ, VH-VMH | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Circuits, Formation, Jandakot, Pilot License | Tagged aircraft, C172, Cessna, CTAF, Jandakot, Murrary Field, non-controlled procedures, Perth, Plane, Serpentine Airfield, VH-BEZ, VH-SJT, Western Australia | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Jandakot, Navigation, Pilot License | Tagged aviation, Beverley, C172, Cessna, cross country, crosswind, E6B, flight computer, Jandakot, Narrogin, navigation flight, Plane, Serpentine, Sunrise, VH-IGY | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Circuits, Navigation, Pilot License | Tagged aerodrome, airfield, airport, C172, Cessna 172, circuit join procedures, non-controlled, non-towered, Plane | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: C172

Flying around Australia

Navigation Lesson 3 (take 2)

Non-controlled airport procedures – In Practice

Navigation Flying Lesson #2 – Beyond the basics

Non-controlled airport procedures

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