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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Oct 2023, 10:37
Replies: 16
Views: 2,330
Posted By bw2004

Great story! If anybody is keen - check out...

Great story!

If anybody is keen - check out @thatmallardguy on Insta. He is a Mallard Captain who has a stack of great Mallard (and general seaplane) pictures and videos on his Insta page.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Nov 2018, 12:15
Replies: 9
Views: 3,270
Posted By bw2004

+ 1 for the calling TCU suggestion I...

+ 1 for the calling TCU suggestion

I previously lived in Adelaide and used to fly from Adelaide and Parafield fairly regularly. Usually I had a pretty good run at whatever scenic or practice...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Mar 2017, 12:46
Replies: 26
Views: 7,416
Posted By bw2004

My experience was quite different in terms of...

My experience was quite different in terms of private hire with a fresh PPL.

I with a bit under 60 hrs I went to Redcliffe and did a hour dual in a 172 (hadn't flown one prior) and they were happy...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Mar 2017, 02:49
Replies: 26
Views: 7,416
Posted By bw2004

Re 'next rating' Yes, my suggestions didn't...

Re 'next rating'

Yes, my suggestions didn't address the financial aspects... Sorry!

Just an idea though - if you were to plug away slowly at something like Aeros/Tailwheel/CSU Retract then you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Mar 2017, 11:17
Replies: 26
Views: 7,416
Posted By bw2004

I briefly had similar thoughts and a 'what next'...

I briefly had similar thoughts and a 'what next' feeling when I finished my PPL training but just keep finding excuses to fly and the social aspect will follow.

You'll probably find your friends...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Dec 2016, 08:00
Replies: 14
Views: 3,708
Posted By bw2004

The last two replies were amusing at least! As...

The last two replies were amusing at least!
As I don't have anything more entertaining to add, I'll try and answer your question.

In short I suspect the path would have largely been driven by...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Nov 2016, 13:18
Replies: 81
Views: 18,487
Posted By bw2004

Agree completely with the sentiment of this...

Agree completely with the sentiment of this thread however.....

What is the response to this from GA?

Just because the proposal is crazy doesn't mean it won't be passed. Surely it wouldn't be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Nov 2016, 20:52
Replies: 85
Views: 42,249
Posted By bw2004

I think a group called Adrenalin Skydive in...

I think a group called Adrenalin Skydive in Goulburn fly one as a jump ship (or at least they were recently)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Sep 2016, 12:08
Replies: 45
Views: 11,349
Posted By bw2004

I have an aircraft online and the numbers are...

I have an aircraft online and the numbers are similar to what you've mentioned.
Whilst, as an owner, it hurts a little to look at that margin, as CAVOK stated, I can see that the costs are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jul 2016, 02:37
Replies: 28
Views: 12,193
Posted By bw2004

Can't comment about recent reg changes and...

Can't comment about recent reg changes and implications for the quiz, however....

Another vote for the Bob Tait book from me.

Self taught from his book and (as a ~250hr Private Pilot) and went...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jun 2016, 04:29
Replies: 39
Views: 9,462
Posted By bw2004

Presumably those being critical of the comment...

Presumably those being critical of the comment about paying $5k are happy to contribute some of their own $$$ if the issue is that trivial to them?

Or have they missed the point of the discussion...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jun 2016, 23:29
Replies: 6
Views: 2,041
Posted By bw2004

Ongoing campaign

Agree with the sentiment entirely and happy to support it.

However, I feel we need an ongoing campaign. A few weeks peri election isn't going to result in a sustained improvement for GA.

My...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th May 2016, 01:24
Replies: 90
Views: 19,372
Posted By bw2004

Representation

Several excellent ideas being proposed here.. Particularly like the idea of demonstrating GA's value to the country.

From what I can see, lobby groups seem to have enormous influence on policy...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Feb 2015, 07:40
Replies: 30
Views: 10,474
Posted By bw2004

Prior to the lap around the Bungles, a phone call...

Prior to the lap around the Bungles, a phone call to the guys at Slingair was very useful for local traffic tips.

As for places to drop in, it's also worth considering Drysdale River Station (for...
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