You did ok there, and with how little PPL training prepares you for dealing with class C/D procedures when training out of a CTAF like YCNK, it comes with time. You should join on some of the fly aways we do out of YSBK/YSCN. I'm happy to go over some things with you if that will help ;)
Thank you. I flew to YSBK a couple of times, and the second flight was definitely easier. Once I know the local procedures I feel more confident. The problem is that available official instructions are often not enough to get the full picture of what must be done. I need to learn how to listen, even when I concentrate on something else. The flight out of Launceston was smoother than arrival. That video is still coming.
Not sure of your actual routing and it may have been over lots of land but wondering why you and your partner are not wearing life jackets "onboard a single-engine aircraft must wear a life jacket if it is flown over water beyond the distance from which it could reach land if the engine failed" CASA MOS 26.58. My greatest fear is landing on water and then drowning because I wasn't wearing a life jacket. "Belts and braces" as they say
Not required for this route. I was island hopping and I am only required to have life jackets on board. We had life jacket belts that we were wearing. Those are casa approved.
@@flyingconsultant fair enough and understand your island hopping strategy. It's just a personal thing for me because of my fear of drowning. I'll probably never be brave enough to fly to Tassie.
@petercawthorne2476 losing engine anywhere wouldn't be pleasant, but the risk in the previous flight ( to Flinders Island) was not greater than flying over snowy mountains, for example. I don't think I would be as comfortable in lower altitudes, though. We were flying at 8500, and that felt pretty safe.
Well done you two. I have to try and convince my wife to do it. This will help. Great video thanks
You did ok there, and with how little PPL training prepares you for dealing with class C/D procedures when training out of a CTAF like YCNK, it comes with time. You should join on some of the fly aways we do out of YSBK/YSCN. I'm happy to go over some things with you if that will help ;)
Thank you. I flew to YSBK a couple of times, and the second flight was definitely easier. Once I know the local procedures I feel more confident. The problem is that available official instructions are often not enough to get the full picture of what must be done. I need to learn how to listen, even when I concentrate on something else. The flight out of Launceston was smoother than arrival. That video is still coming.
Not sure of your actual routing and it may have been over lots of land but wondering why you and your partner are not wearing life jackets "onboard a single-engine aircraft must wear a life jacket if it is flown over water beyond the distance from which it could reach land if the engine failed" CASA MOS 26.58.
My greatest fear is landing on water and then drowning because I wasn't wearing a life jacket. "Belts and braces" as they say
Not required for this route. I was island hopping and I am only required to have life jackets on board. We had life jacket belts that we were wearing. Those are casa approved.
Additionally to the above, life jackets do not have to be worn if flying in altitude above 2000ft.
@@flyingconsultant fair enough and understand your island hopping strategy. It's just a personal thing for me because of my fear of drowning. I'll probably never be brave enough to fly to Tassie.
@petercawthorne2476 losing engine anywhere wouldn't be pleasant, but the risk in the previous flight ( to Flinders Island) was not greater than flying over snowy mountains, for example. I don't think I would be as comfortable in lower altitudes, though. We were flying at 8500, and that felt pretty safe.
@@petercawthorne2476 my wife doesn't want to do it. I'd love to. Flinders Island itself looks amazing.