Guys from Czech Republic prepared flight round their republic. They began the flight on the West of CR and continued to South and East. Next to North and West again.
The Toucans were taught how to fly in Lightning Ridge by Chris Brandon. As the Ridge is around 700km west of the Hunter Valley, it was easier for Chris to become a temporary resident. A large bus was parked at the aerodrome and this became our flight school. We became THE RIDGE TRIKE SQUAD!
Took of at 08h10 on Saturday 21 June 2014 from our small town Knysna airstrip "High Way Airfield" and flew over three mountain ranges to Beaufort-West...
Had a great flight to Wilsons Prom (southern most point of mainland Australia).
Filght took 2.4 hours including a touch n go at Yarram airfield.
Hope you enjoy the photos.
About a month ago Noël and myself flew to Barrydale for a food and Blues Festival at Joubert-Tradauw wine...burger and a refreshment, refuelled and left for our destination 35 km further west....
Today's flight to YPOK...
The morning was a little cool but not what we would call...he flight was so smooth and we past Wanaratta in no time at all. It was at this point that we could see the FOG......
Scary storm too close for comfort!
All day Peter and the students had been watching the weather systems dev...m cell form. The cloud was the darkest we have seen, with drenching rain to the west...