Wednesday flew 181 220nm to Tenterfield and back; a nice flight...
Thursday introduced 181 to visiting IFFR Section Leader, Penelope Cornwall.
Today took off at 07.30 and flew SW inland 92nm to South Grafton for $100
coffee,
and then E back along the river at 1000' via Bob's field at Palmers Island
for a biscuit, then N back up the coast to finish off the 82nm return with a cup
of tea; another great day out with great conditions; a real rabble of sorts
we were, 181, Sinus, Bushcat, Savannah... The Bushcat was flat out at 5500rpm
and 76kt squadron cruise speed... next was the Savannah at 5200rpm... then the
Virus at 4800rpm... then 181 sitting at the back on 3800rpm... used a whole
gallon and a half per hour for our 3hr breakfast raid... tested more toward Vx
on departure off 26 at South Grafton; needles said 2000fpm and 70kt
Time for fresh oil...
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