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Originally Posted by JDNSW

No worries, thanks for correcting an error. I don't know that I am "a bit of a flying nut" but I have long had an interest in aircraft and flying - started my private licence in 1966 while working in the Simpson Desert, bought an Auster the next year, replacing it with a Cessna 180 when I moved to PNG in 1969. After I returned to Australia and was living in Melbourne, I sold the Cessna as it was easy to hire aircraft (mostly flew C210 and Beech A36). I find that I cannot afford to fly these days, and consequently do not have a current medical. But I still maintain an interest.

John

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John, as an Ag Pilot I very much envy you for the C180. That would be my perfect personal aircraft. You have seen a great deal of the practicle years of aviation although I would have to agree that private aviation is now far too expensive. I just can't get interested in the ultralight scene so I just fly professionally to get my flying fix. I'm at Marble Bar at the moment on a survey contract and wish I wasn't. It's so bloody HOT up here.

A syndicate might be an option for you John?

Rohan.

I utterly loved gliding. I think it's still affordable. If I was going flying again it would be the first place I'd look to. I do realise that "affordable" is a relative term, so when I say that I mean compared to other forms of aviation. :)

Was a passenger on the final flight (front RH seat) of this aircraft in the early 1970's. It's a Beechcraft Musketeer of Cambell-Hicks Airways, a charter company out of Moorabbin at the time.
Came to grief on take-off from Kilecrankie landing strip, Flinders Island in Bass Strait. At a guess 1973 or 1974. Short story was 20 Knot headwind at take-off, dropped to zero when at about 50' altitude. Only one way to go and it wasn't up.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...014/02/129.jpg

Pilot did a good job, only damage was to his pride and the three passengers jocks.

Deano

I've done a bit out of the Kilecrankie strip. There's a Baron planted on the rock face to the North West where a fellow came to grief under suspicious circumstances. The wreck is still hanging off th rock face. I had a wonderful but sobering time down there. We had to try to profile Mt Stezleki and te accosiated razor back range. Very nervy stuff. Flinders Island is fantastic. It would also make a terrific 4WD trip once ferried across from Melbourne. That's worth looking into!

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Originally Posted by HUE166

John, as an Ag Pilot I very much envy you for the C180. That would be my perfect personal aircraft. You have seen a great deal of the practicle years of aviation although I would have to agree that private aviation is now far too expensive. I just can't get interested in the ultralight scene so I just fly professionally to get my flying fix. I'm at Marble Bar at the moment on a survey contract and wish I wasn't. It's so bloody HOT up here.

A syndicate might be an option for you John?

Rohan.

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Problem with a syndicate is I live 60km out of a smallish country town! Although I am a member of the local aero club, I never get to anything they run.

John

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Originally Posted by DeanoH

Was a passenger on the final flight (front RH seat) of this aircraft in the early 1970's. It's a Beechcraft Musketeer of Cambell-Hicks Airways, a charter company out of Moorabbin at the time.
Came to grief on take-off from Kilecrankie landing strip, Flinders Island in Bass Strait. At a guess 1973 or 1974. Short story was 20 Knot headwind at take-off, dropped to zero when at about 50' altitude. Only one way to go and it wasn't up.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...014/02/129.jpg

Pilot did a good job, only damage was to his pride and the three passengers jocks.

Deano

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Around that time I flew a Cherokee Six load of work colleagues to Flinders I for the weekend. Did not use the Killiecrankie strip though, but did visit there by car. The FI weather is very interesting, with the prevailing strong westerlies giving all sorts of interesting effects due to orographic uplift as they go over the mountains.

John

I remember back in 1968, when I was working in Moree, the Moree Flying Club was selling a Piper Colt. The sale included lessons.

Elisabeth wasn't keen.

I wouldn't mind a Victa AirTourer and saw this website recently. Airtourer 115 VH_MUF for sale Australia

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I remember back in 1968, when I was working in Moree, the Moree Flying Club was selling a Piper Colt. The sale included lessons.

Elisabeth wasn't keen.

I wouldn't mind a Victa AirTourer and saw this website recently. Airtourer 115 VH_MUF for sale Australia

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I have a soft spot for them, as I learnt to fly in one. Like driving a sports car compared to any other plane I have flown, except possibly the Bellanca Decathalon or the Tiger Moth, both of which though are quite different.

John

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Was'nt Victa an Autralian company that couldn't get start up finance to build here so went to NZ instead? Our loss NZ's gain.

Deano

Quite a few were built here at Milperra, IIRC, before they went to NZ.