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Discussion in 'Australia' started by Steve355F1, Oct 23, 2014.

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  1. monza75

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    I can’t help you on the ground, but in the air on the other hand... ;)
     
    monza75, Dec 12, 2022
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  2. Ferraridoc

    Ferraridoc F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    And a whole lot cheaper
     
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  3. Arvin Grajau

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    I'll text you when we are an hour away .:oops:
     
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  4. Steve355F1

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    No one can...


    :p
     
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  5. I16

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    Not sure if anyone here knew that Carolyn Grace - current female pilot on Spitfire was killed in a car crash, Sydney 2/12/22.
    Carolyn was Australian who had returned to live here not so long ago.
    She had over 900 hours up on her two seater, So Sad
     
    I16, Dec 16, 2022
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  6. Steve355F1

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    Given I'm going home tomorrow, despite conditions being far from ideal with some wind and chop on the water I decided to have a crack at flying the Albatross.

    Turns out it is very tail heavy, and therefore super unstable in pitch (hence the wild oscillations after take-off).
    It wasn't pretty, but at least I got it back in one piece! :p

    Apart from the imbalance it flew well, so I'll add some nose weight and try again later when hopefully the wind settles down a bit. :)


     
    Steve355F1, Dec 17, 2022
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  7. islerodreaming

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    Excellent, makes it look like you know how to fly!
     
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  8. Horse

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    Excellent!


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  9. Steve355F1

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    I'm glad I wasn't in the bloody thing!

    The ride would have been worthy of the "Vomit Comet"....

    :p
     
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  10. Arvin Grajau

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    Enjoyable , take off and landing .
     
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  11. moretti

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    Busman's holiday :p
     
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  12. Ferraridoc

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    Great flying! I've wiped out a few (cheaper!) RC planes by getting 180 degrees out of kilter :(
     
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  13. Ferraridoc

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    Fix the CG and pick a still day with glassy water next time!
     
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  14. monza75

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    Fantastic!
     
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    Yep. That’s exactly what I need to do.

    It just got windier today so will wait till next time.

    Tomorrow driving the 400km home, and back to work. :(
     
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    In the dark? oh wait thats Greg!
     
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  21. Arvin Grajau

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    On the way to get a toastie?
     
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  22. Steve355F1

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    Up in the Riverland again today. Took some footage this time.

    Again, you can see where the normal river banks are, and compare it to the amount of water there now.
    The peak is supposed to go through Renmark just after Christmas so it’s still rising.


     
    Steve355F1, Dec 21, 2022
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  23. Arvin Grajau

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    Your 1st solo over the Murray river ?
     
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  24. Steve355F1

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    No, but it’s the furthest into the outback I’ve been.
     
    Steve355F1, Dec 22, 2022
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  25. monza75

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    But it’s not in a Cessna so it doesn’t count :p
     
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