SAFA Skysailor Magazine

49 AUTUMN 2025 | March-April-May SKY SAILOR My route Warnbro – East Rockingham – Woodman point (alternate LZ) – Fremantle – Rottnest Island – Fremantle – Woodman Point – Rockingham – Port Kennedy – Warnbro. Flight details • Three hours total flight time • Two approaches into the en-route alternate to assess conditions • Three landings at Warnbro • 18/23 litres fuel used, ~6l/hr • 158km total ground track • 25Nm maximum distance to launch site • Average cruise altitude of 1200ft • Average ground speed 29kt, maximum 42kt (trims open, mostly on speedbar) • Winds aloft mostly light, moderate surface winds. My Equipment • Maverick 185+ DS, Qubik 23m • Two EFBs, altimeter, VHF airband, Skyecho2, Garmin inReach tracker and PLB • Front mounted 8-litre fuel bladder, PFD, chest rig, hook knife Over Rottnest Island; Laurel over water; My route Photos: Laurel Cowell