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  1. General Forums

    1. Site Announcements And News

      Any Special Site Announcements and the latest Site News
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      Latest: Connection Issues FlyingVizsla, May 23, 2013 at 1:41 AM
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    2. Welcome Pilots Just Landed

      New to the site? Pilot or Aviation Enthusiast...Say "Hi" in here
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      Latest: New to RAA Head in the clouds, May 23, 2013 at 2:53 AM
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    3. General Discussion

      General discussion on aviation in Australia and New Zealand
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      Latest: Well, what do you know? AVOCET, May 23, 2013 at 5:57 AM
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    4. Trips/Events/Spare Seats

      Share the fun - tell all about an aviation event that is happening or you have gone to...don't forget to put events into the Events Calendar
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      Latest: Old Station winsor68, May 23, 2013 at 6:26 AM
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    5. Student Pilot and Further Learning

      A forum for student pilots and any advanced or further training questions you may have
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      Latest: Practice Flight Test Write up ayavner, May 23, 2013 at 4:13 AM
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    6. Instructors Only

      A forum for Instructors ONLY...if you are an Instructor, request access to this forum HERE
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      Latest: Getting the forum rolling-... Flyingphot, May 21, 2013 at 11:57 AM
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    7. Aircraft Incidents and Accidents

      Aircraft accidents or incidences are here to help others to stay safe
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      Latest: Wagga Wagga accident Bluey, May 23, 2013 at 3:57 AM
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    8. Governing Bodies

      Discuss anything to do with aviation governing bodies here
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      Latest: Well that was quick...... fly_tornado, May 23, 2013 at 6:24 AM
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    9. Suppliers (paid advertising)

      This forum contains threads started by aviation industry suppliers about their products and services they offer and have paid to advertise here in support of our site...please support them
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      Latest: Mechanics Toolbox and Windows... Bandit12, May 23, 2013 at 3:37 AM
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    10. Other Forums

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      1. Aviation Classifieds

      2. Aviation Laughter

      3. Aviation Videos

      4. Off Topic

  2. Aircraft Forums

    1. Aircraft General Discussion

      General discussion on recreational and GA aircraft that we fly
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      Latest: New curtains hang on the... Guernsey, May 19, 2013 at 2:57 AM
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    2. Avionics, Engines and Props

      Discuss anything to do with Aircraft Avionics, Engines and Props right here
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      Latest: Spoilt for choice facthunter, May 23, 2013 at 5:27 AM
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    3. GA Aircraft Usergroups

      Specific GA aircraft usergroup forums
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      Latest: Lismore RV-12 acro, May 20, 2013 at 3:18 PM

      2. Auster

      4. Cessna

      7. Grumman

      8. Piper

      9. Vans/RV

      10. Other GA Aircraft

    4. Ultralight and LSA Aircraft Usergroups

      Specific 3 Axis, Ultralight and LSA aircraft usergroup forums
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      Latest: Old Drifter skins/sails dazza 38, May 23, 2013 at 4:38 AM

      1. Aeropup

      2. Brumby

      3. Drifter

      4. Evektor

      5. Flight Design

      6. Jabiru

      7. KR 1 and 2

      8. Lightning

      9. Lightwing

      10. Morgan Aeroworks

      11. Savannah

      12. Skyfox/Gazelle

      13. Skyranger

      14. Sonex

      15. Tecnam

      16. Thruster

      17. X-Air

      18. Zenith

      19. Other Rec Aircraft

      20. Aircraft ADs & ANs

    5. Trikes and Microlight Aircraft Usergroup

      The closest you can get to flying like a bird - discussions on Microlights or Trikes
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      Latest: wanted Rotax 277 or similar Bob141, Apr 16, 2013
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    6. Rotorcraft Usergroup

      Flying rotor aircraft? Discuss them here
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      Latest: All shapes n sizes flyerme, May 3, 2013
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    7. Powered Chutes etc Usergroup

      Powered chutes and other types of these fun aircraft
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      Latest: Interested in hummerchute Timbgy, May 6, 2013
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    8. Gliders and Soaring Aircraft Usergroup

      Soaring through the sky in all kinds of glider aircraft
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      Latest: Foot Launcher plus Cosmick, May 22, 2013 at 10:21 PM
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    9. Warbirds, Vintage and Classic Aircraft

      Warbirds, Vintage and Classic Aircraft discussions
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      Latest: New boy needs some advice! facthunter, May 16, 2013
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  3. Aircraft Building

    1. Aircraft Building General Discussion

      General discussion of the aircraft building industry in your country
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      Latest: Aircraft available as partial... eightyknots, May 23, 2013 at 6:01 AM
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    2. Aircraft Kits and Design

      Find out about different aircraft kits and design concepts
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      Latest: component build kits eightyknots, May 23, 2013 at 5:36 AM
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    3. Workshop Tips and Tools

      Help each other with their workshops and tools
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      Latest: EOI for a Welding course Bubbleboy, May 16, 2013
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    4. Firewall Forward

      Everything to do with engines, props, and plumbing when building an aircraft
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      Latest: Corvair Engines Bubbleboy, May 22, 2013 at 7:11 AM
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    5. Instruments, Avionics & Electrical Systems

      The all important cockpit...discuss building yours or see how others have built theirs
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      Latest: Cheap is not Necessarily... M61A1, May 9, 2013
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    6. Finishing - Sanding, Painting and Graphics

      The final touches of your aircraft to make it stand out
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      Latest: Zinc Chromate primer/Alodine... XAIRVTW, May 9, 2013
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  4. Special Interest Forums

    1. Aviation Enthusiasts General Discussion

      Discussions for Aviation Enthusiasts and Aircraft Spotters...what is happening around your aviation area
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      Latest: Unidentified Ultralight at... rankamateur, May 22, 2013 at 3:18 AM
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    2. Aerobatics

      Aerobatics is the best learning ground for safe, advanced flying skills - and it is fun too.
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      Latest: Video: The FK12 Comet Biplane 104chocks, May 13, 2013
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    3. Flying RC Model Aircraft

      Remotely controlled aircraft discussions are in here
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      Latest: 60% Tiger moth Video Gforce, May 9, 2013
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    4. Commercial Aviation

      The heavies of aviation...discuss the aircraft, the airlines, the training, jobs and more in here
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      Latest: Horrific 747 Crash - Bagram,... Mriya, May 7, 2013
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    5. Military Aviation

      Discuss what is going on in all the different aspects of military aviation
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      Latest: 230 Nautical Miles - 6 Minutes Neil_S, May 5, 2013
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    6. Hobbies and Collectables

      Discuss your favourite aviation hobby or collectable here
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      Latest: Beautiful airplanes - but... turboplanner, May 17, 2013 at 3:39 AM
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    7. Flight Sim

      Grounded by weather or are a flight simulator pilot
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      Latest: Consider X Plane 9.0 Yenn, May 8, 2013
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