Welcome to Squawk 3000

Friday, June 13th, 2008

This site is about aviation, for pilots, for those interested in flying, and for me!

Over time it will grow to provide a comprehensive resource for accessing all types of information related to the Australian aviation scene, in particular for those involved in general aviation activities.

Why Squawk3000?
3000 is the standard transponder (squawk) code for civilian flights conducted in Class A, C and D airspace, and for IFR flights in Class G airspace.

The site will also host my Blog - which is following my adventures while I get back into flying regularly - something I haven’t done for far too long.

Enjoy!

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… and a bit more …

Monday, June 2nd, 2008



Meant to mention that this flying thing has been consuming my thoughts for the past couple of months - to the point that I am going to try to do my best to go Commercial as soon as I can. Why? Because I think I have finally realised that the one thing I have always wanted to do is fly for a living. I may be getting on in years, but with the current grab for pilots from smaller regional airlines and charter services, there ‘may’ be an outside chance that I could get in a few years worth. I am not interested in the big stuff, and would happily commit to a small service for the remainder of my useful working life. Ten years plus on offer - any takers??

Some might think this a pipe dream - but I have always firmly believed that anything is possible - just need to spend as much time as possible around the club, make the right contacts, do the necessary training, and look for opportunities.

Wish me luck!! ;)

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