by Tarryn | Jul 24, 2025 | About Me, Competition, Safety
Bonsai has just had her annual inspection completed at Springs Airfield and we are walking around the aircraft going through all of the work completed. There were no major snags to be fixed nor were any additional issues picked up during the inspection, but we go...
by Tarryn | Jul 5, 2024 | Adventures, Bucket list, Travel
I was absolutely thrilled when Willie Bodenstein of Pilots Post phoned me one afternoon to ask me, “Do you really want to go on a hot air balloon ride”? Willie has been supporting my newfound passion for aviation and writing by sharing my articles on Pilot’s Post, my...
by Tarryn | Dec 13, 2023 | Adventures, Competition, Cross Country, Rally, Travel, World Rally Flying Championship, WRFC
It almost feels like we blinked, and the last day of competition has dawned. I am very excited when I find out during briefing, that today’s route will finally take us to the east of Mâcon. This area is generally flat however, the far east of the competition area...
by Tarryn | Dec 5, 2023 | Adventures, Competition, Cross Country, Travel, World Rally Flying Championship, WRFC
Day 2 Day 2 is our first morning flight. I am relieved that we will be flying early because the wind is already making itself known and is predicted to continue all day. Tomorrow doesn’t look much better, but we will cross that taxiway when we get there. Reviewing the...
by Tarryn | Oct 10, 2023 | Adventures, Competition, Cross Country, Travel, World Rally Flying Championship, WRFC
Day 1 of the big competition is here, and I am cautiously optimistic. I have had time to get into the right head space and feel well rested after having a day to relax. We have randomly been placed into Group 2 and will be flying in the afternoon. The afternoon slot...
