28 July 2008
where is fergus?
When we last caught up with Fergus he was flying over tall buildings in Chicago. Before that the maintenance crew were working in the snow. So where is he now? Fighting fires in a Skiorski 61 ... of course!
22 July 2008
christine's ferry flight
Former student Christine Lalo shows pictures of her recent 15 hour ferry flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Remarkably 4.5 hours of that was flying over water! We are proud of her as many pilots don't like to fly this direct route.
Before the big crossing
Pic taken during a stop
Arriving at Kuching Airport the ATC were very friendly, as they seldom hear female pilots call on the radio. She was given VIP treatment until she landed.
One of her proudest moments of the trip? Landing in her hometown of Miri.
Before the big crossing
Pic taken during a stop
Arriving at Kuching Airport the ATC were very friendly, as they seldom hear female pilots call on the radio. She was given VIP treatment until she landed.
One of her proudest moments of the trip? Landing in her hometown of Miri.
18 July 2008
ciao from italy
Mike and Jan says Ciao! from outside their hotel located in a beautiful village, not far from the Agusta (helicopter) factory in Italy. Are we jealous? You bet! But there's a lot of serious work for Mike as he completes his Agusta type course. Just recently Mike got to experience a flight with the company's test pilots in an A139, flying over the whole region and into Switzerland. Jan got to enjoy the views from the luxury of the back seats.
They return to Australia on Thursday 24 July 2008.
16 July 2008
from a swiss perspective
Name: Susanne Gisler
Country: Switzerland
Why do you want to fly helicopters? Well actually, 14 months ago I was driving a motorboat when I looked up and thought "I should be up there and not here!" I love doing special things so it was then I decided to learn to fly helicopters :)
Why did you choose Beckers? My instructor in Switzerland told me to contact Michael Pestalozzi also from Switzerland and a former student from Beckers. He told me to go to the Beckers' website and from there I contacted Jan Becker. I came because I wanted to train as soon as possible.
When did you start here? 3 days ago.
What are you planning to do at Beckers? To do all my practical, about 40+ hours and then return to Switzerland and finish my PPL(H) licence.
What was your first flight experience at Beckers like? My first flight was with Niels. It all went really quick. I thought were just going to plan my flight programme but instead we headed out to fly! I am glad I remembered two of the most important words you need to know when flying ... "YOUR CONTROLS!" :)
Country: Switzerland
Why do you want to fly helicopters? Well actually, 14 months ago I was driving a motorboat when I looked up and thought "I should be up there and not here!" I love doing special things so it was then I decided to learn to fly helicopters :)
Why did you choose Beckers? My instructor in Switzerland told me to contact Michael Pestalozzi also from Switzerland and a former student from Beckers. He told me to go to the Beckers' website and from there I contacted Jan Becker. I came because I wanted to train as soon as possible.
When did you start here? 3 days ago.
What are you planning to do at Beckers? To do all my practical, about 40+ hours and then return to Switzerland and finish my PPL(H) licence.
What was your first flight experience at Beckers like? My first flight was with Niels. It all went really quick. I thought were just going to plan my flight programme but instead we headed out to fly! I am glad I remembered two of the most important words you need to know when flying ... "YOUR CONTROLS!" :)
There's a lot to learn but I don't care because I am looking forward to it!
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