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Category Archives: General Information
All my eggs in one basket
Given I’ve been involved in flying adventures for quite some time before I started this blog, I’ve wound up with a number of entries about flying over on my regular blog. I decided to split off my flying related activities … Continue reading
YBCG -> YMML
Today we flew back from Tweed Heads to Melbourne and I have to say the time in the Gold Coast terminal wasn’t that bad at all. While our aircraft was packed solid, there was lots of space in the departure … Continue reading
YMMB -> YBCG
We’re having a break in Tweed Heads to visit family and are staying in a house not far from Coolangatta / Gold Coast Airport (YBCG). Sitting on the balcony with a beer, I can watch the commercial jets heading out … Continue reading
Wild Ride
I received an email from a friend of mine this afternoon after a rather wild attempted landing at Hong Kong (VHHH). Gotta love that inflight Internet access, no? I am currently typing this at 29000 feet, 804km/h, sitting in row57h … Continue reading
Helicopter Heaven
We’ve just started Spring Carnival here in Melbourne – about 1.5 months of horse racing on tracks around Melbourne and through out the state of Victoria. So, what does this have to do with helicopters? Plenty! Due to the popularity … Continue reading
What’s it like to be the Flight Dispatcher?
Thanks to a mention on Aviatrix’s blog I’ve found the blog of a flight dispatcher, the person on the ground who helps coordinate all the action on the ground. We’ve all seen the stories from the pilots and the cabin … Continue reading
Following the Historical Path
I’ve always been wrapped up in aviation and have dreamed of getting my license so I can spend time in the air. My father was in the Air Force, my mother likes aircraft and my sister spent many years working … Continue reading
Dawn Patrol
This morning was the day of the Royal Victorian Aero Club’s “Dawn Patrol” and, once again, I was watching it from the ground. As a tribute to those who flew in the Battle of Britain during World War II, every … Continue reading
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Tagged dawn patrol, piper, rvac, t28, warrior, ymav, ymmb, ympc
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In the beginning
Hey there and welcome to my flight blog – I’ve been wanting to get my butt in the air for ages and have tried a number of times, including gliding, ballooning and the usual fixed wing lessons. From going up … Continue reading
Aviation Weekend
This weekend has been a busy aviation weekend, that’s for sure. On Saturday, I spent the afternoon and evening attending the VATSIM Oceania 2007 Convention out at the Holiday Inn at Melbourne airport. The conference is all about operating flight … Continue reading
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Tagged balloons, Flight Experience, r44, Simulator, vatsim
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