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By on 02/12/2017

8 Charming Hinterland Homes (South East QLD and Northern NSW)

The houses on this list are all mid-tier $5 million Australian Dollars or less, houses. They all have some land and are situated within 25 minutes of coastal beaches. This ...
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5 Unique East Coast Luxury Estates

Here is a list of some impressive estates that can be found along the East coast of Australia. They represent the high end of the market and fall between $10 ...
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10 Beautiful Queensland Waterfront Mansions

Australia is world-famous for its white-sand beaches and ocean views and if your wallet permits, there are some jaw-droppingly gorgeous homes that combine the best of nature and design. Like ...
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Got the PPL, now what?

The day I got the my PPL (Private Pilot's license) felt like a big achievement. Getting the license was a lot harder than I had expected, especially passing the theory ...
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Aircraft Float Manufacturers

Being able to land an aircraft on water is a spectacular way to open up a whole new world of flying. Aircraft come in all shapes and sizes and there ...
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Fancy a Flying Boat?

If you want a Seaplane and your budget is tight maybe one of these Flying boats might suit you well. Not sure how much commercial success any of the following ...
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The Best Ultralight Seaplanes

Today we are looking at what we refer to in Europe as Ultralight Seaplanes (LSA Seaplanes in the USA). This list is dominated by monohull designs. Strangely, I was only ...
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Guide to Selecting Tires for your Car

The problem with just going to a tire shop and asking for new tires is that you will probably get recommended whatever tires they have in stock or make the ...
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My story – How I got my Pilot’s license

A Simmering Passion I grew up in a military town called Richmond on the outskirts of Sydney Australia, close to an Air Force base. Hearing the frequent and powerful roar ...
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Europe finally gets 600 kg Ultralights

16 years after the United States FAA approved 600 kg Light Sport Aircraft, EASA (the European Safety Agency) is finally allowing 600 kg Ultralights which are the equivalent of USA ...
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