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Evan

@evan-schoo.bsky.social
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🇦🇺 Private pilot, neophyte aircraft mechanic, flight simmer, poodle enthusiast, bass trombone owner/operator. He/him. #pilotsofbluesky

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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Excellent day for a quick cheeky after work flight!
Airborne photo from the cockpit of a light plane, looking down on a bayside urban scene.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Another pic from the flight the other day.
Image from the cockpit of a white general aviation aircraft in flight, flying over green fields peppered with yellow canola fields.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Had a fun day today playing chase plane to pick up/drop off aircraft. 🛩️
Wide angle image from the point of view of the pilot of the cockpit in a Cirrus aircraft in flight. Blue Sky, while clouds and yellow canola fields can be seen out the windscreen.Two Cirrus aircraft parked on a ramp, under a blue sky with scattered white clouds.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Hello Sydney! Ticked off a new airport today: Bankstown (YSBK). ✅
A silver aircraft wing flying over a semi-urban scene. White puffy clouds can be seen in the distance.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A pic from another recent flight. A quick run down the various Mornington Peninsula beaches.
Image of a coastline, shot from a light aircraft whilst in flight about 2000 feet above the ground.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Got to explore inside some clouds on Friday. After flying in perfect VMC most of the way, we entered cloud 2/3 of the way home and didn't see anything more until on mid-final. ☁️🛩️☁️
An almost entirely white scene, taken from a light aircraft flying within a cloud. The outline of the also white wing can just be seen.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Guess who had a bath today! Still has her fluffy winter coat. We celebrated with a walk to the park. 😎
Four images of a senior black miniature poodle with a long fluffy coat, walking and playing at the park.
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Paul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 26/07/2026
A solar eclipse. On Saturn. By Titan. Photographed from Earth. 📷: AJ Smadi (StardustAstro/Correct_Presence_936)
Saturn seen during the day from Earth, oriented with its ring system almost edge-on. Small points of light near the planet are its major moons. A dark circle on the planet itself is the shadow of Titan.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Went for a little winter morning stroll in the #Melbourne CBD today.
A black and white image of a spiral staircase, looking up towards the sky.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
After the low cloud buggered off, it was a pretty good day to take wifey for a fly! 🛩️
An airborne view from the cockpit of a light aircraft, looking over the coastal suburb of Frankston with a blue sky above.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Another pic from my little flight on Sunday. The Phillip Island Bridge, connecting Phillip Island to mainland Victoria. Newhaven township in the foreground, just ahead of my wingtip; San Remo township upper centre of frame. The low tide revealing sand bars and mangroves.
Looking down from an aircraft upon two coastal towns, joined by a bridge. The water is at low tide, revealing sand bars and mangroves.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Today was an absolutely lovely day for a fly! 🛩️
Image of a silver aircraft wing, flying over water reflecting a partly cloudy sky.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I did a thing! My tiny little grove of backyard olive trees literally got a glow up tonight!. 😄
A small grove of olive trees in a small suburban backyard, lit from below with a warm light against a dark evening sky.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Lovely afternoon for a fly. 🛩️
A sunset scene viewed from flying 2000 feet over water. A white aircraft wing in the centre foreground.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Coco is going her bit for pride month! 🌈
A black miniature poodle wearing a rainbow knitted jumper at the dog park.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Find another pic from the airshow. We walked down to the end of the runway, where it was quieter (people-wise, the planes were still plenty loud). Ex-RAAF P-3 Orion and Neptune were parked in front of us. It was so chilled that I enjoyed the show and forgot to take many pics!
Wide angle image of a partially cloudy sky with a mixture of cumulus and cirrus clouds. Two aircraft are parked in the middle distance, with people attending an airshow looking on.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Coco is recovering from what she would characterise as 'yet another bath day'. 🫠 She gives it '2 stars, would not recommend'. 🤷‍♂️
A slightly damp black miniature poodle sits on the couch, resting her chin on the armrest.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Yesterday, I had an enjoyable flying day trip to the Wings Over Shellharbour airshow. 🛩️
Looking over the nose of a light aircraft in flight. Green paddocks can be seen below, a mixture of white clouds and blue sky above.A composite of the images from an airshow;  showing a helicopter in flight, slinging a car underneath it, a rare early commercial aircraft on static display and an image of four aerobatic aircraft in a formation display with smoke trailing behind.Looking over the wing of a light aircraft in flight at dusk, with cumulus clouds below.Looking over the nose of a light aircraft in flight at night. The acoustics screens can be seen in the foreground, lights of the city stretch to the horizon.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Not a bad way to start the work day today... 🥹
Looking out on to a wing of a light aircraft flying in the early dawn light. A coastline can be seen in the distance.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Well, that's disappointing. Art lied to me! 😅
A shop window, with the words 'We're Open' in large street art style. While in the foreground is a smaller 'Sorry, we are closed' sign artists in the window.
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In Quires and Places where they meme @quiresandplaces.com · 07/04/2026
Ok, now do the bass clef.
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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
From #Apollo (left) to #Artemis (right), two glances at our only home, 54 years apart. One was our Blue Marble — full and vibrant. The other seems like a tiny, solitary jewel in the black cosmic ocean. Yet it’s always the same #Earth. The same heartbeat. That’s us… in both.❤️ 🔭 🧪
This is Earth as photographed by the Apollo 17 crew on December 7, 1972. The whole planet pretty much fills the picture — you see the deep blue oceans, those swirling white clouds, and Africa standing out as this big brown landmass right from the center to the upper left. It’s the famous Blue Marble shot. Credit: NASAFull view of Earth from the Orion spacecraft during Artemis II. Pale blue planet with white clouds, Africa visible on the left with the Iberian Peninsula twinkling with city lights along the curved edge. A soft green aurora glows near the top right. Taken against the blackness of space. Credit: NASA/Reid Wiseman
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AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 @altspaceforce.altgov.info · 04/04/2026
For the Artemis II launch, Erik Kuna used "pad remotes," placing sound-triggered cameras just 1,000ft away days in advance of the launch. It was a high-stakes gamble against rain, heat, and animals, risking gear destruction for a single, unrepeatable shot of the rocket’s ignition.
For the Artemis II launch, Erik Kuna used "pad remotes," placing sound-triggered cameras just 1,000ft away days in advance of the launch.  It was a high-stakes gamble against rain, heat, and animals, risking gear destruction for a single, unrepeatable shot of the rocket’s ignition.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
@tacotuesgay.bsky.social @talkqwertytome.bsky.social @ashravenblu.bsky.social It's been a while since I've been back here! 🙌🍽️🍻
A cat-faced robot brings food at a Thai restaurant.
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Astronomy 🔭 @astronomy.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Someone just caught Artemis II from their flight. 🎥 @aaronburnett
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Walking my dog tonight in some streets adjacent to home, I happened to spot this! 🔭 @astrokatie.com I think I need to come up with an excuse to make friends with them! 🌃🤩
Seen between urban houses and trees is a small white telescope observatory dome.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
May I offer a little timeline cleanser: Coco [and Donkey].
A black miniature poodle carries a soft donkey toy in its mouth whilst walking along a footpath.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Go home windsock, you're drunk! 😆
Image of an airport windsock, all tied up amongst the supports for its lights.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Finally got a chance to take my Dad for a fly again! (It's been a couple of years😰) He's largely the reason I'm also a pilot now - hearing his stories about flying around Australia during the 60s and 70s. 🛩️
A silver-haired man with a headset looks out the window of a silver light aircraft, banking slightly to the right. In the background is the coastline.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
So... After putting yesterday's flight in my logbook, I noticed this. 🤓 Compared with career pilots it's miniscule, but for a humble PPL it's feels like a big thing. On to 500, I guess! 🚀
Image of a pilot's electronic logbook, with focus on a grand total of 452.2 hours.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Big unexpected day of flying... Dropped off a plane back to its owner after its annual, then headed on to rescue a plane with a flat tyre. ~5hrs airborne. 👍 Horrible headwind to get there, plus dust storms, incredible tailwind (and personal best GS for an SR20) on the homeward leg. 🤷‍♂️
Image of an aircraft avionics screen, showing a high ground speed, 201 knots.Image of an aircraft avionics screen, showing a high tailwind component, 60 knots.Two light aircraft parked on an airport apron. The aircraft furthest from camera is in the process of being refueled by the fuel truck.Airborne photo of a light aircraft on final approach to the runway, as seen from the cockpit.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Three trombone players fly in a plane together. (Sounds like the setup to a trombone joke 😆🫣) A lovely morning for sharing a flight with two long-time musical friends of mine. 😎👍
A collage of three images from a light aircraft flight over the city of Melbourne, the day's sunrise and two smiling friends standing near the fuselage after the flight.
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Earth @earthin24.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
🌏 2026 🗓 28th February - 1st March 🕛 12:00Z 🛰 Himawari8
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Went on a work-organised team day today. A beautiful morning out on a fishing charter. 🛥️🎣 Even saw a double rainbow! 🌈🌈
A cloudy sunrise over water, taken from a boat. Some of the boat's rails etc can be seen in the left foreground.An early morning sunrise with tumultuous clouds. Boats moored at a marina in the foreground.Image of a double rainbow against a cloudy sky.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
@stevenomadic.bsky.social Enjoyed part one of The Scenic Route. For absolutely no related reason, I have a hankering for Indian food tonight! 😝
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Got to do a little flying this week. 👍 Even got to explore inside some clouds! ☁️🛩️☁️
Wide angle photo of a small aircraft cockpit. The right wing and propeller can be seen out the windows, blanketed by a white light from inside a cloud.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
A lil' timeline cleanser: had a great weekend flyaway adventure to a new-to-me airport - Mt Beauty (YMBT). Visited a friend's new holiday house and took in some of the local sights. Smoke from recent bushfires filled the Melbourne basin upon our return.
A white Cirrus aircraft with the doors open, parked on a grass field. Behind it is a small airport building and trees; mountainous hills can be seen in the background.On a sunny day, in a mountainous valley, empty chairs sit around a fire pit. Two cyclists are riding on a tree-lined cycling path away from the camera.An airborne photo of Melbourne's inner-eastern suburbs, looking west. The CBD can be seen in the distance, amongst smoke haze from bushfires.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Had to say goodbye to our beloved Victoria yesterday. Our cherished companion for 16 years. 🌈💔 If you have one, please give your pet an extra cuddle from me. 🥲
Black and white three pane collage of a black miniature poodle through her life.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
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a group of people are playing musical instruments on a plane and the caption says " veletekpecselgyurul "
ALT: a group of people are playing musical instruments on a plane and the caption says " veletekpecselgyurul "
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Had a good Saturday. Not pictured: coffee, muffin, borek, poodles, sourdough and chocolate milk. 😋👌🛩️
The cockpit of a propeller aircraft banking slightly to the left, flying over a coastline. A silver propeller aircraft in the process of being rinsed down by a hose in the foreground.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
My pax kindly shared with me a video of us landing back at YMMB after the ≥$100 hamburger.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Avgeek bucket list item ✅ tonight. 🤓👌 A visit to the tower at Melbourne International Airport (YMML). No pics allowed from the cab unfortunately. 🥲 The view was incredible. 🤩
A selfie, taken with the air traffic control tower building of an international airport in the background.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Decided to celebrate my 100th hour in Cirrus SR20s with a $100* hamburger. 😆👌🛩️🍔 *(actually >$100)
A white Cirrus aircraft is parked on a grass airfield. In the foreground is a tree, with a dog lying on the ground in the shade.A hamburger in a brown paper bag in the foreground, and a milkshake in a striped cup in the background.A white wing of a light aircraft flies over urban streets, the city skyline can be seen in the distance.A screenshot of a pilot's logbook, showing 101.5 hours in a Cirrus SR20.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
A lovely day yesterday for an IFR day trip. ☁️🌥️🛩️☁️☁️
The view out the window of a flying aircraft. Overcast sky sits above, with some scattered cumulus below. Green and brown fields are either side of a river mouth. A silver light aircraft wing in the left foreground.A view over the nose of a silver light aircraft flying near the coast of a body of water. The spinning propeller can be seen. Beyond is some distant scattered cumulus clouds, the sky above is overcast.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Our neighbours here at work had a new heli delivered this week. The first Airbus H160 I've seen in person; looking forward to seeing it fly! 🚁
A brand new rotor-less helicopter fuselage with various protective coverings attached is being lowered by a crane back onto its wheels after being lifted from a large truck trailer.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Tantalisingly close to hitting ≥100 hours on both Cirrus platforms... Should I go out and do one very quick circuit in an SR20? 😄👌🛩️
Image of a pilots logbook and tallied hours on various aircraft. One is circled, highlighting 99.9 hours.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Tantalisingly close to hitting ≥100 hours on both Cirrus platforms... Should I go out and do one very quick circuit in an SR20? 😄👌🛩️
Image of a pilots logbook and tallied hours on various aircraft. One is circled, highlighting 99.9 hours.
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Evan @evan-schoo.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
✅ IFR renewed for another two years!
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