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G'day from SA!
Kapundakid@hotmail.com
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Kapundakid@hotmail.com created the topic: G'day from SA!
G'day everyone,
My name is Ashley or AKA "Ash".
I started flying back in 1996 at Parafield and achieved my full PPL(a) in 1999. Back in those days, I had every intention to progress to CPL but due to lack of funds and the need to move into full time employment, I just focused on keeping my PPL current.
In 2006 I purchased my first house. Needless to say, that doomed my flying career for about 5yrs.
In 2010, I decided to take the plunge, "turn to the dark side" and do the RA-AUS conversion, just so I could get my wings back and keep flying in a much cheaper fashion.
Soon after I joined RA-AUS and got my pilot certificate, I found myself signing for ownership of my own CJ-1 Corby Starlet (the one in my profile pic). I keep this little gem In a shared hanger with another CJ-1 and fly as much as I can, when I can with my good friend.
Since converting to recreational aviation, I've renewed my PPL and updated to the new part 61 licence. So now that I am basically all current again in both GA and Sport aviation, I have decided to turn back to my original goal of achieving my CPL and essentially, ticking off that blank box on my "things to achieve in life" list.
As I have no burning desire to be a front line career pilot (I already have a great career as a paramedic!), I have chosen to self study my CPL topics at home, using this wonderful online school Bob Tait has to offer. I also consider this as a means of getting some great theory revision for my existing PPL and Pilot certificate.
Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. Feel free to message me and chat more anytime.
Gidday Ashely and welcome to the forums. You're obviously 'one of us' and we look forward to your company. I love your Starlet, it reminds me of all the happy years I spent with my Pitts S1E. It's good to see that you've decided to take on the CPL studies. We wish you all the best and remember that we're always here if you get depressed and need a hug!
