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Tag Archives: The Lake
Going to “The Lake”
The Australian Ballooning Federation are working with the Mildura International Balloon Fiesta to host “The Lake” event at Lake Cullulleraine near Mildura in the “Mallee” region of north-west Victoria. If you’re wondering just where that might be, check out the … Continue reading →
Posted in balloons, flying, Learning to Fly
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Tagged ABF, balloons, bunk house, camping, hours, Lake Cullulleraine, Mallee, MIBF, Mildura, tent, The Lake, training
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2010-07-03 – Shifting Evening Winds – Mildura – VH-BLQ (77)
This was an afternoon flight where the light winds shifted dramatically part way through, making us reassess our route & target landing spot. I was at Mildura as part of the Australian Ballooning Federation’s “The Lake 2010” event Here’s my … Continue reading →
Posted in balloons, Flight Notes, flying, Learning to Fly
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Tagged ABF, balloons, change, Lake Cullulleraine, Mildura, Paul Gibbs, The Lake, thermals, VH-BLQ, winds
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2010-07-03 – First Lesson – Mildura – VH-BLQ (77)
This was my first instructional flight in a hot air balloon. I was at Mildura as part of the Australian Ballooning Federation’s “The Lake 2010” event Here’s my notes from the flight: Paul’s FICOM check process Cold, crisp conditions with … Continue reading →
Posted in balloons, Flight Notes, flying, Learning to Fly
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Tagged ABF, altitude, balloons, Exciting, first flight, Lake Cullulleraine, low, Mildura, Paul Gibbs, skimming, The Lake, the voice, VH-BLQ
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