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Old 9th Sep 2009, 12:59
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the air up there
 
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G1000 glass cockpit hey. Well have a good look because it will the last time you see one for a very long time if you go charter as they dont last long in the bush, or operators cant afford them. Grab an aircraft with steam gauges and head off on a trip.

No gravel/grass/unprepared action, get some of that. If you have never seen a dirt strip your in for a rude shock if you head north and your in the desert, kimberley or arnhemland areas as most strips around there (even the bigger strips) are gravel, so a bit of airmanship (airperson for the ladies) on them will really impress the CP.

PS: If my boss gets a phone call from another newbie pilot that emphasises the glass cockpit training in brand new aircraft, I think he will cry. We dont operate glass cockpits, "how does that help us?" is what he asks.

So get some exposure to older sort of aircraft as everyone here is saying there is a slight difference between the analog and glass, pack your swag in your car and head off. And if you see a dirty flogged out 206/210 parked at a fuel bowser or tied down somewhere that you would not take your girlfriend for a holiday, then talk to the operator or the pilot, that may be your first job.

Best of luck, stick with it and you will get something.
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