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Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2020, 12:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Thanks Jhieminga...

Thanks Jhieminga (https://www.pprune.org/members/48625-jhieminga) - that's really helpful.
I'll check the expiry date but, yea, sounds like that will be a dead duck - it would have last been renewed...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2020, 12:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

UK medical/licence query

Hi folks - looking for ideas as to the most efficient way to get back airborne in the UK in the current climate, with my local school set to open again later in the week.
I have an UK JAR PPL that I...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2019, 11:55
Replies: 5
Views: 4,222
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Hey - I've had a great experience with Phoenix...

Hey - I've had a great experience with Phoenix and agree with both other posts above.
One thing you have there is that neither of the guys (even the third guy that works p/t) are hour building -...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jan 2019, 03:48
Replies: 102
Views: 15,903
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Someone in our local Facebook page group was...

Someone in our local Facebook page group was asking if they could fly a drone (can't remember if above or below 100g) in our estate. I read the rules as best I could, and concluded they could.
The...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Mar 2018, 09:31
Replies: 18
Views: 3,306
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

I reckon once you have your license it'll all...

I reckon once you have your license it'll all come together.
At our club (to be fair, we're little bit too far away for you to consider!), we have no restrictions on what members book planes out for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Mar 2018, 14:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,671
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Looking for a sad face emoji :-(

Looking for a sad face emoji :-(
Forum: Private Flying
16th Nov 2017, 22:41
Replies: 4
Views: 4,058
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

GA in the middle east

Folks

In April 2007, I posted asking for advice for flying in Melbourne as I was going to be here for about a year - 10.5 years later, I've been asked if I would consider Dubai for work.

Flying...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2017, 15:36
Replies: 18
Views: 3,611
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Hi Deanna Funny you should raise this thread of...

Hi Deanna
Funny you should raise this thread of 10 years ago as I was just thinking about it yesterday!
In my 10 years in Melbourne, I've only been to Penfield once - as far as I know you can't do...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2017, 07:05
Replies: 199
Views: 48,433
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

I know of someone (a PPL) who recently completed...

I know of someone (a PPL) who recently completed a round the world trip - he did it in a flying suit with 4 bars because he realized some of the places he was flying through wouldn't take his trip...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2017, 11:28
Replies: 26
Views: 3,084
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

The secret, as everyone has said, is keep it...

The secret, as everyone has said, is keep it short - even literally a circuit first time. You don't want them having an association with light a/c and long flights initially.
I have to say, my...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2017, 23:26
Replies: 39
Views: 17,816
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

I did mine in the UK at £120 an hour (that was...

I did mine in the UK at £120 an hour (that was 13/14 years ago). I'm now in Melbourne and, from what I can see, $330 an hour for a PA-28 seems about the norm. All I'd be careful of is not to get...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jul 2017, 11:49
Replies: 1,039
Views: 816,081
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Part of a club mate, but not a school - just a...

Part of a club mate, but not a school - just a bunch of folk that like to fly :-)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jun 2017, 06:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,842
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Hmmmmm - I'm popping across in a few weeks for a...

Hmmmmm - I'm popping across in a few weeks for a day or two, I might just do that too if the weather is decent and I don't spend too long in the pub the night before!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jun 2017, 09:56
Replies: 94
Views: 29,326
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Lex - that sounds pretty good too. Can you pls...

Lex - that sounds pretty good too. Can you pls shoot me the details? I'd be interested in going for a spin.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jun 2017, 09:54
Replies: 94
Views: 29,326
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

I'll PM you Andy - yea, it's worked well for me...

I'll PM you Andy - yea, it's worked well for me (although I live about 5 mins from the airfield, so it was always going to work well!). The Club has just spent about $10k on a flight sim too for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jun 2017, 22:27
Replies: 94
Views: 29,326
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Wow - super old thread! I wish I'd been in Melbs...

Wow - super old thread! I wish I'd been in Melbs back in 2006 when BLT and TDN were less than $150 p/h, it seems!!

Whilst not quite as good as 2006 rates, I'm flying out of PC these days - the...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2017, 10:48
Replies: 25
Views: 4,183
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

I might get shouted at as apparently we are only...

I might get shouted at as apparently we are only allowed to look at the scenery for a few minutes but, if it were me, I'd enjoy learning to fly where you are lucky enough to live in some of the most...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2017, 10:29
Replies: 161
Views: 39,195
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Coming home...

This is maybe a bit off topic, or in the wrong spot or whatever, but how good was flying around the basin and the coastal route during the rush hour this evening (Sunday).
I was a little...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Feb 2017, 07:56
Replies: 43
Views: 19,484
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

I would be amazed if anyone got PPR within 24...

I would be amazed if anyone got PPR within 24 hours! But, it is possible - and if anyone wants to join as for a snag at the Club - please let us know!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Feb 2017, 07:50
Replies: 161
Views: 39,195
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Isn't it ridiculous - my flight time from PC...

Isn't it ridiculous - my flight time from PC would be about 6 minutes (assuming no hanging about), but assuming ramp check, I'd be planning a nav to the next bay!
I have to say, my appetite to fly...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Feb 2017, 10:10
Replies: 161
Views: 39,195
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

I'm looking forward to it!! I'm planning on...

I'm looking forward to it!! I'm planning on flying in on the Thursday - and hopefully get back with the kids on Sunday.
I haven't been into AV East before - I hear it can be a little bit of fun!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Feb 2017, 02:10
Replies: 43
Views: 19,484
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

We have a very active flying club at YMPC now too...

We have a very active flying club at YMPC now too :-)
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2016, 09:18
Replies: 4
Views: 1,497
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

There are essentially 10 business days between...

There are essentially 10 business days between now and then - I would be amazed if it could be sorted by then.
Might be easier to put it out on here and see who is all flying over the Christmas...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2016, 08:25
Replies: 35
Views: 7,657
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Hey Crazy - don't think for a second your post is...

Hey Crazy - don't think for a second your post is wasting anyone's time - these stories all great learning for all of us!
I remember a very similar thing happening to me the first time I saw, what I...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2016, 12:35
Replies: 6
Views: 2,437
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Sorry to hear this mate- make sure you have auto...

Sorry to hear this mate- make sure you have auto search/notifications set up on eBay and gumtree (no doubt you have already). It's a tight little world GA, so you just never know.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2016, 11:49
Replies: 8
Views: 10,988
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

I'll download it and start using - I am all over...

I'll download it and start using - I am all over the MML discounts (T4 Salsa's $2 Taco Tuesday has to go in (albeit that's not an ASIC discount!)).

Edit... Salsa's was already there!
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2016, 13:19
Replies: 26
Views: 4,145
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

I know someone who has just started to learn and...

I know someone who has just started to learn and his instructor told him not to get ANC while he was learning- first I'd ever heard of that, but I can kinda see where he's coming from. It reminded...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2016, 08:19
Replies: 20
Views: 3,512
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

No such requirement at our club either - as long...

No such requirement at our club either - as long as you have a minimum RPL then good to go. There isn't anyone to "authorize". Up to the PIC to stay current (90 days, BFR etc.).
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2016, 11:21
Replies: 29
Views: 5,655
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Funnily enough, I was going to say the north-west...

Funnily enough, I was going to say the north-west coasts of Scotland and Ireland.
The Byron Bay suggestion is fantastic - there is plenty of GA around there too.
But, aside from Scotland (!),...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2016, 12:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,162
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Fujji - I don't think there is a requirement to...

Fujji - I don't think there is a requirement to have either unless operating out of a secured airport - see CASR 61.420 (only requirement is to carry approved form of photo i.d. like a drivers...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2016, 11:32
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,506,331
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

One of our club members recently did it the other...

One of our club members recently did it the other way - had so much fun doing it, he continued right round :-)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Mar 2016, 11:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,759
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

I can recommend a great place in Melbourne if you...

I can recommend a great place in Melbourne if you come down for a visit...!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Mar 2016, 05:35
Replies: 4
Views: 3,825
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Rub, out of interest - what airport? I might...

Rub, out of interest - what airport? I might join you!
Forum: Private Flying
27th Oct 2015, 08:13
Replies: 12
Views: 2,064
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

UK to Aus

Andrew - your not about Scotland by any chance, are you?
I'm heading back in a couple of weeks and would be happy to catch up for a beer and give you whatever insight I can into flying (and life in...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2015, 02:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,064
Posted By Glasgow_Flyer

Wecome to Aus!

Andrew - give us a shout when you know where you are going to be based.

I'm from the UK and now living in Melbourne - I had a PPL before moving over which I converted to an Aussie licence - and I...
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