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[19 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 379 views]
Quick Update

Our Dear Leader appears to have taken himself off for a well-earned break. So here’s a nice video to watch till he comes back and here’s how to Tweet us

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[1 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 430 views]
Yes, But What Does It <em>Feel</em> Like?

Here’s a special video from Ireland that will give you a real sense of what it feels like to fly a trike – and frankly we’re not even sure how it was shot. But these are the sort of views you can get trike flying.

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[29 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 608 views]
America’s Cup Trike Videos

So you wanted to know what Peter Wilson looks like when he’s flying his America’s Cup sorties in Valencia, Spain for the Alinghi 5 syndicate? Hmmm? Had enough stills? Want video? Well, here he is:

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[19 Dec 2009 | One Comment | 359 views]
Looking Further, Doing More

CFI Peter Wilson, back in the country from international training missions, took time out in Tumut recently to conduct Cross Country training for a group of enthusiasts.

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[15 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 319 views]
Cross Country Endorsement

A Cross Country Endorsement allows you to travel just about anywhere in Australia and to go as far as you choose.

Our cross-country courses are perfect for microlight, ultralight and hang-glider pilots. The next course will be held in Tumut, NSW, on 28 November.

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[14 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 454 views]
Tandem

“There is really no other way you can feel more like a bird! Unlike a plane, you can see the sights above, below and ALL around you while the wind is hitting your face.”

Famous Flyers, Featured, Learn to Fly »

[14 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 950 views]
Converting Dick

I have the privilege of claiming to be Dick Smith’s flying instructor!!! Wow, now there’s a claim to fame! No, not really, I didn’t teach him how to fly, I just converted him to Microlight flying.

A few years ago I ran an advertisement on Canberra television in the hope of encouraging microlight flying. I only received one phone call! But that one call was a good one.

Famous Flyers, Featured, Learn to Fly, Trial Flights »

[14 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 1,076 views]
Learning To Fly With Air Escape

“If anybody wants a fantastic experience or even a hobby, then this is it! There is really no other way you can feel more like a bird! Unlike a plane, you can see the sights above, below and ALL around you while the wind is hitting your face. Pete is such a wonderful, funny, knowledgeable teacher and person. Cheers for the great times Pete! There not over yet!”