Peninsula aero club
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Peninsula aero club
G'day,
Can anyone provide me with information about the PAC at Tyabb? Considering doing an IR renewal there in the travelair and doing an instructor rating soon after. Any help would be very much appreciated.
Cheers
Can anyone provide me with information about the PAC at Tyabb? Considering doing an IR renewal there in the travelair and doing an instructor rating soon after. Any help would be very much appreciated.
Cheers
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Melbourne
I'm not sure many of the instructors can do multi endorsements, but if you are considering an instructor rating, then you need to meet the CFI Peter Phillips.
The Travelair is a pretty good aeroplane for the endorsement. Allan Scwarze (at Tyabb) owns about half the Australian fleet. Some of them show their age, but I have confidence in the maintenance. Its also a pretty aeroplane to build twin time.
Off the top of my head, the only other choices are MFS or Bini at Moorabbin or Bacchus Marsh.
Its a nice day, go to Tyabb and see who you can meet.
The Travelair is a pretty good aeroplane for the endorsement. Allan Scwarze (at Tyabb) owns about half the Australian fleet. Some of them show their age, but I have confidence in the maintenance. Its also a pretty aeroplane to build twin time.
Off the top of my head, the only other choices are MFS or Bini at Moorabbin or Bacchus Marsh.
Its a nice day, go to Tyabb and see who you can meet.
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I'm with Akro - I'd say if you can find the right instructor definitely go for it.
The outfit is friendly and professional but they have sometimes struggled for a wealth of M/E instructors in the past - talk to the CFI.
Also the Travelair is a great initial trainer, scarcely a bad bone in their body - allows you to focus on the important stuff. They're a joy to fly and a much better sticker (Travelair/Baron) to have than Dutchy or Seminole endorsements. The latter endorsements you'll scarcely need to use after getting signed off.
Have fun!
PS: I'm not sure if Sandy's still doing some casual instructing out there but grab him if he is! Lovely guy, excellent instructor.
The outfit is friendly and professional but they have sometimes struggled for a wealth of M/E instructors in the past - talk to the CFI.
Also the Travelair is a great initial trainer, scarcely a bad bone in their body - allows you to focus on the important stuff. They're a joy to fly and a much better sticker (Travelair/Baron) to have than Dutchy or Seminole endorsements. The latter endorsements you'll scarcely need to use after getting signed off.
Have fun!
PS: I'm not sure if Sandy's still doing some casual instructing out there but grab him if he is! Lovely guy, excellent instructor.
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Australia
Great bunch of guys and girls working there with a mix of experience amongst them. Peter only works two days a week (weekdays) so it can be hard to get hold of him for training, great bloke though 
Only one of their instructors (other than Peter) has his multi training approval at the moment as far as I know.
Only one of their instructors (other than Peter) has his multi training approval at the moment as far as I know.
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Australia
Dropped in today. Only $5 landing fee and free coffee included by their friendly receptionist..
Nice club upstairs and a great view from their wide balcony.
Peninsula Air Show coming on March 9th. Expecting a good turn up.
2014 Tyabb Air Show-Home
Nice club upstairs and a great view from their wide balcony.
Peninsula Air Show coming on March 9th. Expecting a good turn up.
2014 Tyabb Air Show-Home
