kaz3g Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-30/man-dies-in-powered-parachute-crash-central-queensland/6509080 Appears to be an update in the previous gyrocopter report? Kaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Yes...RAA office reporting as a PPC not Gyro also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave8rr Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Condolences to family and friends. I don't think fatalities in this section of recreational flying are very common. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Possibly the first PPC fatal in the country ?...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf jessup Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I thought there was one awhile back in OZ where a bloke hit a garage door but I may well be wrong. Condolences to all family & friends Alf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Possibly the first PPC fatal in the country ?...... Pretty sure there was a paramotor fatal at Gatton or Helidon not too long ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmick Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Several news outlets are describing it as a Gyrocopter (Seven, Yahoo, Ten etc), so I suppose they copied each other. I have not found the police media statement yet. They usually just copy that. Here's the picture from Yahoo https://au.news.yahoo.com/qld/a/28283794/man-dies-in-gyrocopter-crash-in-qld/ Attached Files: Theodore.jpg FlyingVizsla, 9 minutes agoReport Flying Vizsla post on parallel thread Certainly looks like a 912uls powered Gyro (PPC's do not have Elevators or Rudder) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmick Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Pretty sure there was a paramotor fatal at Gatton or Helidon not too long ago. There was a PPG Fatality at Atkinson Dam couple of years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Well that certainly looks like a Gyro to me !....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GraemeM Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Pretty sure there was a paramotor fatal at Gatton or Helidon not too long ago. The difference being PPG verses PPC. Two different controlling bodies and machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GraemeM Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 ASRA has been assured that it was not a gyro but don't know where the photo of crashed gyro came from??? Some thing out of their archives no doubt to fit with the story. Graeme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Would it be the first PPC fatal Graeme? Or is it just the Aerochute claim? Regardless they seem to have a good safety record compared to Powered Paragliders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmick Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Winsor the Aerochute claim is for the 32 rego Aerochute. With the increasing stable of PPC's with Elliptical Chutes some of which can stall, that claim can no longer extend through the entire Group D catagory. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Sounds like the amateur media we have in this country is up to their usual worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick-p Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 The picture of the Gyro wasn't taken at Theodore. It was in fact a PPC and he was a friend. looks like it may have been a medical issue. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GraemeM Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 The picture of the Gyro wasn't taken at Theodore. It was in fact a PPC and he was a friend. looks like it may have been a medical issue. So very sorry. It does not matter whether PPC, PPG, Gyro or fixed wing, some one has lost a family member or friend. Each time there is an accident I tend to question my activities and try to take less risks in what I do. Graeme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying leghorn Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-30/man-dies-in-powered-parachute-crash-central-queensland/6509080Appears to be an update in the previous gyrocopter report? Kaz My best mate Shaun Edwards was killed in a ppc Saturday morning 10km south of Theodore at a property .We are not sure of what happened as yet as we have to wait for the inquest .I have flown with Shaun many times and he was very careful and did not take risks .He was flying a machine called a fast away with a 500 sq chute we flew together last week end after attending the old station flyin had a great weekend and was topped off by a great morning fly. I heard the news while I was at Watts bridge flyin and I had to get my thoughts together to fly home was the hardest fly of my life .Shaun was a big man and with a equally big heart would do anything for anybody his close family is a mess but they know the flying community is like a big family and will rally behind arch his dad ,pearl his mum ,shyanne his brother , and the extended family's 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmick Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Craig, sorry to hear mate. Condolences to Family and Friends. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying leghorn Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Guys I know you are all questioning the sort of flying we all do me included but I can tell you this Shaun would not want us to question what we love doing its our passion he would want us to keep on going this thought got me home Saturday it may not even been mechanical but who knows . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying leghorn Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Craig, sorry to hear mate. Condolences to Family and Friends. Craig, sorry to hear mate. Condolences to Family and Friends. Thanks Mike I will fill you in as I find out more we are still in shock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 My deepest sympathy to all those associated with the accident, especially all the family members. Guys I know you are all questioning the sort of flying we all do me included but I can tell you this Shaun would not want us to question what we love doing . I went up once yesterday and three times today, the last flight with my eldest granddaughter, Alison, in the back seat. My best mate Shaun Edwards was killed in a ppc Saturday morning, I heard the news while I was at Watts bridge flyin and I had to get my thoughts together, to fly home was the hardest fly of my life . I`m so sorry and I sincerely wish you all the best. Those of us who have been flying Ultralight aircraft, since the early days of the AUF, have had to come to terms with many fatal accidents. Everyone deals with the situation, in their own way I choose not to allow any of the accidents, to influence my confidence, ability or decision making!... I try to learn what I can from them and apply it if needed....Once I allow someone else's accident to affect my confidence, it will be time for me to stop flying. Frank. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotor Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Sincerest condolences to family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying leghorn Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 The media said 50 Shaun was early 40 ,s early investigation s may indicate a problem on take off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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