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    Badgerys creek airfield

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

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    Hi Rob

     

    Resurrecting your thread from the past-I don't have the answer; was wondering if you have found out anything more about the field? Some chat sites indicate that it is (or has been around 2009) used by powered parachute fellas from Bensons Lane (Richmond).

     

    I flew over it the other day, and found it quite challenging to spot. Great place for an RA airflield though!

     

    Thanks, Chris

     

    Gday, does anyone know anything about the grass strips at Badgerys creek in the sydney basin, no, not the proposed international one, but the strips located just north of the Bringelly inbound point to Camden. i have seen grassroots type ultralights flying from there some weekends, it would be nice to drop in and say Hi sometime.. or at least get permission to land there or here33°53'13.55"S

     

    150°43'5.32"E

     

    thanks in advance.

     

    Rob.

    RPL is comming... But what's it bringing?

    in Aircraft General Discussion

    Posted

    I'M NOT sure that I am correct there either David. We have to check that out, but there IS a limit. I meant in the same principle ( exposure to risk and liability) that a passenger limit embodies.. The RAus is dedicated to low cost, whereas the RPA does not have that as an aim. Nev

    The CASA guys running the seminars at Natfly on this subject definitely said it was to be only 1 pilot +1 pax in a 4 seater aircraft.

     

    Chris

     

     

    Natfly 2012 Dissection

    in Trips/Events/Seats

    Posted

    Well Ian I'm not sure if all of our RaaUs Board members read this forum, but when we have all put in our own two cents worth, I believe that all our comments on anything to do with this years Natfly (both positive and negative) should be forwarded in one document to all of the Board Members.What are others thoughts on this idea??

    Alan.

    In addition, at the "Meet the Board" thingo, Steve R .(President) was clear that a questionairre/feedback slip would be included in a future magazine and was hoping for many people to respond (ie: more than who vote on board elections!)

     

    Chris

     

     

    Cowra - 23-25 March

    in Trips/Events/Seats

    Posted

    This weekend the Antique Aircraft Association has its annual flyin - at Cowra this year. Should be a huge collection of old aircraft to look at. I believe they will be celebrating 75 years of Cessna in Australia.

    Man there are so many fly ins this time of year! 029_crazy.gif.9816c6ae32645165a9f09f734746de5f.gif

     

     

    the foxbat

    in Aeroprakt/Foxbat

    Posted

    It's recently been approved to 525kg. Manufacturer's certificate for inclusion in the aircraft manual is on the foxbat australia website. foxbat.com.au.

    Thanks for that, I didn't know about the approval. That's great-525 is plenty for full fuel, 2 average sized people and a bit of baggage. I think the original limit of 450kg was there because it was inline with European microlight regulations wasn't it?

     

     

    the foxbat

    in Aeroprakt/Foxbat

    Posted

    It's recently been approved to 525kg. Manufacturer's certificate for inclusion in the aircraft manual is on the foxbat australia website. foxbat.com.au.

    Thanks for that, I didn't know about the approval. That's great-525 is plenty for full fuel, 2 average sized people and a bit of baggage. I think the original limit of 450kg was there because it was inline with European microlight regulations wasn't it?

     

     

    the foxbat

    in Aeroprakt/Foxbat

    Posted

    It's recently been approved to 525kg. Manufacturer's certificate for inclusion in the aircraft manual is on the foxbat australia website. foxbat.com.au.

    Thanks for that, I didn't know about the approval. That's great-525 is plenty for full fuel, 2 average sized people and a bit of baggage. I think the original limit of 450kg was there because it was inline with European microlight regulations wasn't it?

     

     

    the foxbat

    in Aeroprakt/Foxbat

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    Spot on Hill,The only real reason you would go for the LS is the heavier undercarage.

    If you had no need of that then the L would be fine, (and $10k cheaper new, and available second hand!!).

    But isn't the A22L's MTOW (legally) only 450kg, whereas the LS is up to 600kg?

     

     

    Canberra Times Editorial

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Folks,

     

    Two editorials appeared in the Canberra Times, 10th and 14th Feb promoting the proposal for a 2nd airfield. They were written by the secretary of the CRAA.

     

    http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/opinion/editorial/general/why-canberra-needs-a-second-airport-urgently/2450737.aspx

     

    and

     

    http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/opinion/editorial/general/second-airfield-for-canberra-is-no-flight-of-fancy/2454336.aspx

     

    Hope those links work. Please take a look, and feel free to write letters to the editor and/or politicians if you agree! Political apathy needs to be overcome!

     

     

    RA Training in Regional NSW or Vic - any advice??

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Hemlock,

     

    There are also various Jab 160/170/230's at Bathurst (Central West ??), Mudgee (not sure of name ) and Orange (Orange Ultraflight). Further west I think there are Foxbats at Forbes; also Foxbats at Scone (Aero Club) in the Hunter.

     

    I did a few hours out at Orange for much the same reason as you are contemplating, before passing my Certificate back home. Ken was very precise in fixing some of my sloppiness and I found his briefs and notes outstanding. I also found it extremely valuable in an unfamiliar environment and handling the performance differences flying from a 3000' odd aerodrome as opposed to one at sea level. Jabs take a LOT more runway there!

     

    Have fun!

     

     

    Wollongong Ultralight out of fuel?

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

    Posted

    It wouldn't matter how good your fuel gauge is; you are still required to verify fuel quantity by at least two means before flight. The gauge is one ... what about the other ... is dipping fuel tanks a novelty these days, or is it standard practice? It is certainly standard practice in my book.

    At my first school (Jabs-and did things very GA-ish) I was told exactly what you are all saying-never trust a gauge and always dip a tank to be sure. Some time later i went to a different airfield (also Jabs) for some unfamiliar territory practise and as I went to unscrew the port wing tank cap, the instructor, looking partly horrified, said "no, what are you doing?"

     

    So I'd say there are very widely different practises being taught.

     

     

    Goulburn, RAA friendly?

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

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    Dick drops into the Goulburn Aviation BBQ's every now and then. Hard life when you've got a Caravan for weekend "fun" flying! He's never extended an invitation that any of us really feel comfortable following up. The school owner Teraya has flown planes out there once or twice but that was purely on business matters...If there's a more bold soul out there they might like to test the waters?

    :cell:OK....I'm happy to be a guinea pig once I have my XC endorsement!

     

     

    Changes to Richmond and Willy CTAs

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

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    I should have added that the coastal route remains subject to a clearance.kaz

    I went up the coast on the weekend and can also add that despite whatever licence a pilot may have, Willy will only give clearance if plane is transponder equipped and used as directed by ATC. Ours wasn't and so we had to use the inland lane via Gloucester.

     

    It was my first time, and I loved it! No bumps, beautiful scenery and no ttaffic. Someone who went with us said the height increase to 1600' and 2000' (from 1000 and 1500) felt that it made a considerable difference to not feeling so 'hemmed in' by the valley.

     

    Chris

     

     

    Changes to Richmond and Willy CTAs

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

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    Hi Folks,

     

    I was wondering what opinions are out there with regards to the changes to Richmond and Willy CTAs as indicated on the upcoming Sydney VTC and ERSA (you can check it online).

     

    Basically, Rich CTA has been reduced in size to 11NM radius, and the Eastern boundary has been moved west away from the southbound VFR lane. There is a new VFR lane at 1500' to transit through to the W and NW. At Willy there is a new overhead VFR lane added to the costal one.

     

    Didn't know they were in the planning, so looks like a step in the right direction to me. I assume though that RA PC holders will still need a PPL+ to access them, right? All the more to bring on the long talked about Controlled Endorsement!

     

    Thoughts?

     

    Chris

     

     

    Most Famous RAAus Person

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

    Posted

    Ian Moss from Cold Chisel.I watch Top gear Australia a year or so ago and Ian landed at the Airport to do the "Star in a resonably priced car " in a SportStar RAA Registered.He was Solo.

    Yes, Ian Moss trained at a combined RA/GA school and I believe he migrated to a PPL from a Pilot Cert. So at least he has been a member and may still be.

     

     

    Congratulations to Don Ramsay

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Don,

     

    Congrats from me too.

     

    One quick question: as a 'local' are there any updates on the future of Warnervale?

     

    I have heard that the RAA activity up there is increasing. Any developments at the CCAC that you know of, maybe rescheduling last years cancelled fly-in?

     

    I popped in a few weeks ago for a look: had the run up bay/taxiway been resurfaced?

     

    Very keen to see the futures of our valuable airfields secured.

     

    Thanks for any info.

     

    Chris

     

     

    Purchase GA or RAA A/C??

    in Just Landed - Welcome

    Posted

    Hi all,

     

    The Lightwing Speed seems to be the most GA-ish aust built aircraft around. There has been one for sale in the mag now fof many months (a year?) with an impressive list of features. They aren't often mentioned in discussions lilke this one. Are they unpopular for any particular reason?

     

    Chris

     

     

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