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Tag Archives: VH-BLQ
2010-07-04 – Halo on the Clouds – Mildura – VH-BLQ (77)
This was my first flight with Pete Wright (my other instructor) and included a climb to 4,000′ AGL where we found ourselves above a thin layer of stratus, seeing our shadow on the cloud with a rainbow halo around the … Continue reading →
Posted in balloons, Flight Notes, flying, Learning to Fly
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Tagged balloons, cloud, halo, Mildura, Pete Wright, stratus, terminal descent, the voice, VH-BLQ
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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 →
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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 →
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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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