In a true series of comedic relief, only it wasn’t funny, I didn’t think this day would come. After a couple of weeks of not ‘getting’ the touchdown part of my landing technique, which resulted in a few remedial flights; that is my circuit flying all the way down to within 10 feet of the... Continue Reading →
Only 30 minutes drive out from Hamilton, this is one track I surprisingly loved! A short but reasonable fitness, and a bit of a challenge, tramp. Tirohanga Track - Intermediate (bottom section) turning into advanced (top section). Time taken, 1hr one way. Return the same way you came. Ruapane Track - Advanced. Time taken, 1.5hrs... Continue Reading →
In Te Awamutu, this tramp will take approx 2hrs. Fitness difficulty: intermediate due to the long but steady ascend. Tramping track - intermediate with some steps and walkways, other parts are all 'natural' trail. Listed as advanced by DOC I was expecting this tramp to be a bit more difficult but if I had to... Continue Reading →
The most northern section spanning 11.5km one way. After another restless and broken sleep of a night, I finally drag myself out of bed to find that the car is still in the driveway. Now that I live in car share world finding a free car for the entire day is, rare! So what is... Continue Reading →
After a bout of crazy busy traffic filled flights I was relieved to finally be on rota for an evening training flight, only my flight was cancelled, too strong a winds. Darn you Mother Nature! (And, I didn’t really mean it, don’t hurt me!). With that, no further scheduled flights and days off (the instructor's... Continue Reading →
Hakarimata Summit Track, Waikato
At 374m I’d like to say this walk is steep but I have no reference point to start from. Nor am I informed by DOC (Department of Conservation) just how steep, steep actually is. Something I did go and ask about at their offices. I was informed that all tracks, regardless of level are marked,... Continue Reading →
Free things to do in Hamilton, NZ
Yes those things do exist! 1. Parks. Parks. Everywhere! 'Wellington beach' which is really a little area where you can safely swim in the River. During the summer heat you'll find it quite busy. If that's not your thing you can walk the entire river on either side of the city, with bridges every so... Continue Reading →
Circuits 2, take 2
So I thought the last time was crazy busy (post flying around in rectangles - circuits) I was sorely, sorely mistaken! It was a good start to the day as well. Got to the school early; got a pre flight brief; managed to do a full preflight at my own leisurely pace; even managed to... Continue Reading →