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When we got back recently from our Top End safari, I was so excited about finding Shandonvale Station, I couldn't wait to share some of the pics with you. It's in central Queensland, east of Longreach and just north of Barcaldine. Check out the gallery here.

What can I say? It's hard to be humble, OK? My previous efforts on the dry end of a fishing reel aren't what you'd call noteworthy. So I intend to produce this photo at every opportunity, whether it's relevant to the text or not, for the rest of my life. I think that's fair enough.…

In the Jan/Feb 2017 issue of Australian Flying Magazine, I've written up the saga of my very recent journey through the Flight Instructor Rating. As is my style, it's a warts and all version, but it's my way of saying if you've ever toyed with the idea of doing the instructor rating, DO IT! You'll…

Here's an excellent article on avoiding propeller damage by Charles Gunter in the latest edition of Cirrus Aircraft newsletter. Even though written for Cirrus pilots, it's a worthwhile read for us all on how to look after that very expensive asset out the front of our aircraft. Mismanagement of power on the ground is something…