Guest ozzie Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Reported on the noon news today that an Ultralight pilot missing on a trip from Renmark SA to Hay in NSW has been found deceased near Hay this morning. No futher details as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Reported on the noon news today that an Ultralight pilot missing on a trip from Renmark SA to Hay in NSW has been found deceased near Hay this morning. No futher details as yet. Always sad to hear news like this. I know that my condolences along with everyone else's on the forums, go out to the family and friends at this very sad loss. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 This in the news section: Recreational Flying - News Reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSarcasm Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 What I'm wondering about is, why was he only reported missing last night (Wednesday) when he was meant to arrive in Hay on Monday? I guess this is a reminder that we should always tell someone where we're flying to and arrange to contact them when we get there....then if there's no contact, hopefully they'll tell someone... My condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I guess this is a reminder that we should always tell someone where we're flying to and arrange to contact them when we get there....then if there's no contact, hopefully they'll tell someone... "Absolutely,Always". My sympathy to the family,also. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derby Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hi a flight note or flight plan is mandatory for a ppl or higher licence i think. Don't know about raa aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeK Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Same rules apply for both GA and RA I think. SARTIME or flight note needed if VFR and: 1. RPT or charter 2. overwater 3. designated remote areas 4. at night, beyond 120nm from departure aerodrome Otherwise no legal requirement, but I would always leave details with someone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Anyone know what type aircraft ? ....routine Xcountry, delivery, ferry ????? And BRETT what about the one in WA....aircraft type ?....details ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckair Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 The Hay one was a Boorabee I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Boorabee Huh....any details ...structural, power failure ??..........Fuel exhaustion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabiru Phil Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Yes, Boorabee. I saw at Renmark the day before, a nice looking craft. The pilot had low hours I am told. Always a sad time when this happens and makes you think when so close to home. I hope that we can get a report of the accident that will benifit pilots in this type of ultralight. My thoughts are with the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Yes always unfortunate when we loose a low time pilot, who was probabily just trying to do his best. I was recently in Casino where there is a very nice Red Boorabee, that I believe belongs to the designer. He did drop by while we were there, but I was busy, and I didn't get to chat too much. Did notice that his had a large fixed-vertical foward fin extension fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabiru Phil Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hi Maj, Heard that it broke up. weather that day wasn't good. plenty of thermals and cloud that could catch a pilot out and exceed vne in that type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabiru Phil Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Pilot was heading for Casino via Hay. It was RED so maybe the same one you saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Mmmmm.......low time pilot in bad air conditions....that looked like a pretty slick machine if that was the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckair Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Don't know will try to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckair Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Apparently the crash Boorabee came from Caboolture where its original owner had scratch built it and it appeared to be well built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Weather. I have seen plenty of "twisters or dust devils" around those areas. Wouldn't like to tangle with one. I am sure even a very strong aircraft might be overstressed . It is very sad and I would not assume any conclusions. People can "GO" in many ways but for me, (and I assume many others) there is just something different in coming to grief in a plane. I think it is because we all do know it can happen to us and we share the big blue sky with all other aviators. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozzie Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 reported in Sundays papers that the aircraft was scattered over a wide area. really be a good idea if all aircraft were fitted with some type of ELB. sarwatch is ok if someone is on the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozzie Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 reported in Sundays papers that the aircraft was scattered over a wide area. really be a good idea if all aircraft were fitted with some type of ELB. sarwatch is ok if someone is on the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Yes you can get some rough air at times, and often it comes out of the blue (literally). I also wouldn't discount impact with a wedgie in accidents like this one. I saw more than one come close, at high altitude on my last ferry up through central Qld. I wouldn't want to collect one at cruise speed......they are big birds, I often see them up around 5 grand, and I always shake my head when I do.................................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I have seen plenty of "twisters or dust devils" around those areas. Wouldn't like to tangle with one. Nev A guy who did his flight training with me and flew his Skydart from Mareeba aerodrome had just landed and was taxiing back to the hanger when a twister suddenly picked him up and flipped him completely upside-down,fortunately he wasn`t injured but the aircraft was extensivly damaged. A larger GA aircraft coming in to land got caught in the effects of the twister,almost came to grief and had to go around again. Mareeba runway is sealed and the pilot of the Skydart told me he hadn`t seen any sign of a twister and had no time to react. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I have contacted a friend in the Casino club and yes, unfortunatly it was the red one that I saw in the hanger there. Apparently he was running a bit late getting back, and it sounds like a case of 'getthereitis' in apparently very high wind conditions, that day. It's unfortunate when we loose a good pilot like that. Nothing else to add other than what I say at the bottom of my posts..................................................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan3111 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 The Mk1 Boorabee was based at Casino . Apparently the crash Boorabee came from Caboolture where its original owner had scratch built it and it appeared to be well built. The Mki Boorabee was based at Casino and Not Caboolture . Very Sad new for every one all round and my heart goes at to all his family. We are all mortal and are all test pilots when we leave the ground in any aircraft never forget that fact. So only pick the best days to go flying and fly as safe as you can or statistics can catch any of us out AT ANY TIME !!! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 The name of the pilot was Peter Stewart - Peter is a member of this site. From all users of this web site I would like to express our condolances and say our thoughts are with you to all Peter's friends and loved ones. Please see today's site home page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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