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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Aug 2006, 02:30
Replies: 20
Views: 2,842
Posted By barney01

Terrorist strike at Birdsville? - Would anyone...

Terrorist strike at Birdsville? - Would anyone notice - the place looks like a bomb site every year.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Aug 2006, 10:36
Replies: 127
Views: 22,746
Posted By barney01

Two suggestions. 1. If you want twin hours...

Two suggestions.

1. If you want twin hours try Gawne Aviation in Shepparton. They have a Seneca going out at $320ph AIRSWITCH, which works out cheaper than most places charge for a Seminole. ...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Jul 2006, 09:20
Replies: 16
Views: 1,854
Posted By barney01

An Austalian view

Hi guys, I haven't looked at this forum much, but very interesting.

Very similar issues with instructing in Australia (weather not as big an issue though) but some significant changes in the wind....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jul 2006, 08:14
Replies: 35
Views: 7,998
Posted By barney01

Want to know why aeroplanes are so expensive to...

Want to know why aeroplanes are so expensive to hire? Go buy one and run it for a few years - scary experience, but nice to fly without staring at the VDO when you are number three in line to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2006, 04:23
Replies: 6
Views: 7,426
Posted By barney01

Early Jabbys do need lots of hands and feet work...

Early Jabbys do need lots of hands and feet work and do "wag the tail" in turbulence - much nicer with a bigger/longer tail.

As for it being just for middle aged people who can't pass a medical...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jun 2006, 11:03
Replies: 127
Views: 22,746
Posted By barney01

Let me start by saying I don't work for this...

Let me start by saying I don't work for this place (but I have done in the past).

Try TVSA (AKA BMSA). They are the one company and have a school in Moorabbin and in Bacchus Marsh (both near...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jun 2006, 10:49
Replies: 1
Views: 592
Posted By barney01

Self Administration

Saw a letter today from AOPA suggesting that a large chunk of what is currently GA/CASA domain may be moved into self administration.

I don't have the letter in front of me but I think it was...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Jun 2006, 11:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
Posted By barney01

Hour building

Not much help to you at the moment but consider doing some touring around Australia - and we don't have things that eat you (apart from crocodiles) and the flying is still kind of cheap (from about...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jun 2006, 06:42
Replies: 18
Views: 4,758
Posted By barney01

Thumbs up TVSA a ok!

I laughed at the comment "....those crazy f$%#ers..."

I reckon Peter and Wendy would laugh as well. Yeap they can be crazy f%#^ers.

They also gave me and plenty of others a good start. How...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2006, 07:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,068
Posted By barney01

Have a "plan B" if things don't work out. ...

Have a "plan B" if things don't work out.

That said, better to be able to say "I had a go" rather than "I wish I had had a go"
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jun 2006, 11:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,122
Posted By barney01

Dont know about the Cobden Aviation people BUT...

Dont know about the Cobden Aviation people BUT Stawell Aviation Services is run by a bloke called Graham Boatman.

What Graham doesn't know about single engine Cessnas probably isn't worth knowing....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jun 2006, 10:48
Replies: 20
Views: 1,994
Posted By barney01

$220 dual in a 172 is about right - not ripping...

$220 dual in a 172 is about right - not ripping you off there. $16000 is probably an honest estimate what a PPL costs on average.

I have to agree that between 30 and 40 hours is normal for a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jun 2006, 10:46
Replies: 36
Views: 4,316
Posted By barney01

Think of GA aviation (and most other careers) as...

Think of GA aviation (and most other careers) as a pyramid. At the top of the heap is a very few people getting 80-100k. Ask around to find out how many CPL's have jobs outside the industry to make...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th May 2006, 11:01
Replies: 10
Views: 1,702
Posted By barney01

I smell fresh meat:bored:

I smell fresh meat:bored:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th May 2006, 10:58
Replies: 31
Views: 12,589
Posted By barney01

I'm sorry did somebody say a C152 is worth...

I'm sorry did somebody say a C152 is worth nothing? Gee there must be a lot of people out there wasting there money on advertising 152's for up to 60k!

Sure Cessna doesn't make them anymore but...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th May 2006, 11:12
Replies: 10
Views: 3,694
Posted By barney01

I got my 100hrs command in a Jabiru. Cost me $50...

I got my 100hrs command in a Jabiru. Cost me $50 an hour at the time (yes it was a while ago!). Still is some of the cheapest command hours out there - and yes, hours in an RAA registered plane...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th May 2006, 13:20
Replies: 29
Views: 11,419
Posted By barney01

My vote would be for an airfield outside of CTA...

My vote would be for an airfield outside of CTA (MMB or MEN).

Learn to fly first. You will be able to quickly learn CTA procedures later in your training.

The $$$ you spend should be on learn...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Apr 2006, 12:49
Replies: 13
Views: 2,779
Posted By barney01

I really agree with Flygirl. Lets all put on our...

I really agree with Flygirl. Lets all put on our "Happy Faces"
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Apr 2006, 09:40
Replies: 9
Views: 1,830
Posted By barney01

The term "FBO" isn't used in Australia. Do...

The term "FBO" isn't used in Australia.

Do you want to know what is required to set up a flying school or charter service?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2006, 05:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,925
Posted By barney01

Try Sharps at Hamilton or King Island Airlines...

Try Sharps at Hamilton or King Island Airlines (MMB) for ICUS packages.

What's the story with $190PH for Duchess???? Details please!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Mar 2006, 08:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,190
Posted By barney01

Couple of suggestions A. Have really rich...

Couple of suggestions

A. Have really rich parents who will pay for those hours.

B. Be really rich all by your self (which means you do stuff other than fly), then you can pay for 300 hrs...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jun 2005, 12:22
Replies: 64
Views: 7,897
Posted By barney01

Just a small point on the $150 fee for an AFP...

Just a small point on the $150 fee for an AFP background check -
at the police station (where I work) a national police check costs $27.50.

Needless to say I resent doing the background check at...
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