Tag Archives: Jandakot

Flying and Still Loving It!

Posted on July 23, 2013 by

Those who know me would probably agree with this statement… “If it is worth doing, it’s worth overdoing! That pretty much sums up the last 6 months or so of flying.  Hello blog, it’s been a while. So thought a brief … Continue reading →

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Private Pilot License Flight Test

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

I had exactly 1 week after my pre-license to get my Private Pilots License flight test done before I had to return to work.  Time to make it happen… It was a Thursday and all that was needed was some … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Procrastination

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Ok, so from time to time there are a few things I procrastinate with.  But I’m only going to go into one such procrastination, finishing my Private Pilots License. In Febuary 2012 I was ready for my final flight test … Continue reading →

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First Solo Navigation Flight: How strong winds nearly claimed a victim

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

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 →

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A Change of Scenery

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

August 20 was the date of Navigation #2 and the weeks keep ticking past without successfully undertaking the important Navigation #3.  Nav 3 is a test flight to see if the student is ready to go solo, that is head … Continue reading →

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Non-controlled airport procedures – In Practice

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

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

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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Plane Aerobatics at Jandakot with Steve

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

A few years back I was given a gift to do a formation aerobatic combat flight in an old Nanchang Chinese fighter plane.  Lets just say that got the flying fire going in my belly.  When Steve, a mate offered … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

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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Lesson 15 – First Solo Flight – 7th March 2011 :-)

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

March 7th, 2011 was the day when I finally offloaded my instructor and took the skies alone.  Fifteen hours on and I’m still smiling. A few weeks back when I didn’t get to go Solo, Steve said to me “Don’t … Continue reading →

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