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Old 11th Feb 2017, 06:52
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I would suggest you would learn a great deal of good info if you did it with them In Darwin. No good "having 200 series time" if you can't fly the aeroplane properly.
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Old 11th Feb 2017, 07:41
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Better off flying it where you're going to fly it and learn the area. Hell you may even get a job out of it.
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Old 11th Feb 2017, 10:18
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Is there something unique about 200 series Cessnas?
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Old 11th Feb 2017, 10:43
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Originally Posted by Capt Fathom
Is there something unique about 200 series Cessnas?
Yes SID,s


Try Batch from Darwin, Meat Bombs or Morto.
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Old 11th Feb 2017, 11:26
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Is there something unique about 200 series Cessnas?
An extra 2 pots on the engine and at least an extra 2 seats in the cabin compared with what a lot of new pilots have usually flown previously.
The art of trimming also becomes vital rather than just a novelty...!
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Old 28th Apr 2017, 02:36
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Originally Posted by jeffr87
I've got an initial assessment flight tomorrow with one of the local charter companies up here. Don't suppose anybody could shed some light on what I could possibly expect? I was told to expect something along the lines of a GFPT but I'm sure they'll throw in a few curve balls. Cheers.

J
Sequences to examine your situational awareness, manual handling, decision making, confidence and airmanship. Think: circuits, forced landing, steep turns, general area familiarisation, radio work etc.

Best of luck.
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Old 28th Apr 2017, 12:14
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Maybe less time on pprune and your iPad may not have gone flat?

Paper charts anyone!
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Old 29th Apr 2017, 02:47
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Aye Aye Capt.

I may be 'an ole fart', but never had a paper chart 'go flat' yet......
(Like, where's ya backup son...)

Cheers
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Old 29th Apr 2017, 06:17
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I wouldn't ever bring out an iPad for a VFR check flight!! If you don't have/can't get the required charts they would normally be happy to lend them, or in my case once I was given them.
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Old 29th Apr 2017, 09:03
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Jeffr87

Good on you for your candid summary of your flight!

But yeah, several avoidable errors there - hope you get a positive outcome regardless, but certainly some learning points there for yourself and others about to be in the same situation.

iPad for a check flight? Although I embrace the technology, it just doesn't look good when your complete reliance on it gets exposed when it fails...

In my experience, many junior pilots these days avoid paper charts because they don't know how to use them!!

Sadly, the art of map reading is disappearing and magenta following children are on the rise...
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Old 30th Apr 2017, 09:18
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There is now a flying school in Darwin who could help fresh CPLs get themselves up to a suitable competency level for a flight check.

Leave the iPad at home!

Sounds like you've blown the check ride.
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Old 16th Jul 2017, 01:45
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Out of interest do most of the operators use EFBs or paper? or is it pilot preference?
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Old 5th Dec 2017, 05:34
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Jeff, Upshot is that you will always be prepared in the future and that can only be a good thing. Seen a few experienced pilots blow their prospects due to not being prepared for interviews and check flights. Whilst the employment environment is now good for pilots, operators will not make exceptions for pilots who aren’t prepared to put the hard yards in, particularly up north, as it’s a tough environment.

It doesn’t get any easier climbing the ladder!!! I had a massive blowout a few years ago on a checkride that changed my career, was ugly and very painful at the time however I’ve bounced back 10 fold since that experience.
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Old 16th Dec 2017, 15:17
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Always be prepared for ICUS with a dog who turns off your electronics and makes you do DR nav all day at 500' AGL just like in the Wet.
All day
At 500' AGL
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Old 12th Apr 2018, 02:39
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Afternoon all,

Any updates on employment ops in Darwin, seems pretty quiet around town, have done the resume drop a few times and everyone appears full. Even part-time or casual work would suit, but nothing!

Leads anyone?
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Old 3rd Sep 2018, 02:46
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Getting ready to head up north for the first time - is this the wrong time of year? I know wet season is starting, but is it worth heading up and chancing it anyways?
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Old 3rd Sep 2018, 11:42
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Get out of your comfort zone and come up!

I know it’s a hard decision, but trust me if you want to do it, you will certainly get what you want!

There will always be jobs, if you need some advice and who to talk to PM me.
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Old 4th Sep 2018, 08:01
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Originally Posted by VH-RME
Getting ready to head up north for the first time - is this the wrong time of year? I know wet season is starting, but is it worth heading up and chancing it anyways?
Many years ago I packed my belongings into my trusty Camry and drove to Darwin just after the new year. I had 1000hours and no Cessna high wing time. All instructing in PA28s. Had never seen a wet season.. Did the rounds, got a job in a petrol station and then got a phone call for some casual work with a very good Darwin operator (who still exists today). The rest is history. No perfect time. Just get up there and get stuck in.



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Old 5th Sep 2018, 05:36
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[QUOTE=KZ Kiwi;10240928]

What NZ Kiwi said.
Throw your hat over the fence and just go with it.

FWIW Cheers
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Old 5th Sep 2018, 08:41
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Best advice. 2018

i would recommend doing a charter course at a flight school based at Darwin airport. If u are a 200 hr pilot.
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