Bill

https://www.facebook.com/AOPAaustralia/videos/aopa-australia-submits-response-to-class-5-self-declaration-medical-reformaopa-a/882055526767788/

YBUY is Bunyan airfield, owned by the Canberra Gliding Club. https://nls264.wixsite.com/canberra-gliding

Suggest you contact them prior for permission to land, but don't be surprised if permission is refused. Bill

Security requirements for pilots - ASIC or AVID - see below. I have an AVID only because it "ticks the box" when I do my GA BFR.

https://www.casa.gov.au/operations-safety-and-travel/aviation-safety-and-security-pilots/security-requirements-pilots

I think the requirement for all licenced pilots (including students) is to have an AVID card. AFAIK the ASIC is only required for pilots who regularly fly into security controlled aerodromes. An AVID is issued by CASA, following a background security check.

Three years ago AOPA were about to tackle this issue. https://aopa.com.au/the-battle-over-asic-cards-begins/

I'm not a member of AOPA & am not aware if this is still being actively pursued.

22 hours ago, turboplanner said:

If the Airport has Existing Use Rights under the Planning Sheme

How do you determine whether "the airport has Existing Use Rights under the Planning Sheme"?  Thanks,  Bill

Re the third place getters. They actually flew an RF-5 Sperber (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fournier_RF-5). During WW2 Werner Geisler flew with the Luftwaffe (109's?) and Dennis Mathews with the RAF (Typhoons).

I'm interested Skip. Where do I buy them in OZ?  Thanks,  Bill

ARO said 

I think Dick Smith is off John Anderson's Christmas Card list !

https://aopa.com.au/dick-smith-issues-open-letter-to-former-aviation-minister-mr-john-anderson/

Questions please: Old Koreehla - what brand of epoxy did you coat your prop with & what brand - type did you spray (aeorosol?) it with? And Markdun - what brand of epoxy did you use to glue the laminates. Thanks,  Bill

The crash site is 600M ENE of Coombing Park airstrip (YCPK  33 37.7 S  149 7.5 E) where the ground rises several hundred feet. Appears they may have done a touch & go or missed approach on 09 & lost it on climb out.

What lubricant is recommended for the Jab piano hinges? Thanks, Bill

My gliding flights are often 4 - 6 hrs duration. My setup is an external catheter draining overboard via a tube attached to the u/c door. (I drop the wheel when the time comes). My catheter source is Independence Australia

https://store.independenceaustralia.com/urology/condom-drainage-external-catheters?manufacturer=Urisure

My power flights are generally less than 2 hrs & I can usually last that long, but I do carry a nappy in a plastic freezer bag, just in case.

Another compact option is the Uribag, which can be washed out & reused.

https://www.disabilityshop.com.au/uribag-portable-urinal-male/?gclid=CjwKCAiAzanuBRAZEiwA5yf4ut9Q8kkA8u-MceoRKFoJbPZxqEuMQb7Ov4AK-H7eH6W2f1fcpqtgThoCTdcQAvD_BwE

Hi Skippy, being a water based PU, I assume Stewart Systems paint / glue it is not regarded as Dangerous Goods? Were you able to import it direct via airfreight ?

Did you use an HVLP spray gun when applying it? Thanks, Bill

Four of them, just up the road from Molong. 32 57.891 S 148 52.873 E. I think there may have been five. One was sold, overhauled & set off for the UK but only made it to somewhere in Asia.

A private PC9?

No - ASK 21 Mi's. See posts #22 & 23

Many thanks for your information.

I guess I won,t get to see them fly locally.

spacesailor

They have another 7 to sell. And there's one been operating at Mt Beauty for approx 10 years.

An old eccentric local farmer had an old Roller.......he used to get down the local pub and tell everyone it would pass anything on the road except a petrol station lol

I understand the 4 motorgliders (ASK 21Mi) sold for $140000 to $150000. I'm told (but can't confirm) they all went offshore - NZ, Italy & USA (2). The two that went to the US were purchased by locals on their behalf. Given the present value of the A$ & low hours they were bargains.

He's a well known & respected Bathurst recreational pilot, flying a Bristell. Appears he may have tracked direct from Albion Park to Bathurst, which took him over some very rough tiger country (my preferred route involves a dog leg via Taralga).  There is a huge bushfire which would have been east of his track, but I imagine visibility would have been affected. I've been told the ballistic chute was deployed.  Condolences to family & friends.

Another option Lozzer. You're running RWY on an Anroid Nexus 7 (so am I in the Jab). Buy a Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro phone (~ $180). OzRwy allow you to load RWY onto the phone as a backup free. Small screen but usable, especially in my Corby, which has limited panel space. Other benefits are a spare phone & (like another glider pilot on this list who put me onto the J2) you can load XC Soar, which is a great nav / tactical tool for glider pilots. Cheers

Would (should?) the Board have had a say in this? If so surprising that someone didn't ask the question whether the proposal was legal given that most members indicated they didn't want their details revealed. Anyway - how do we get this reversed? Do we individually write to RAA confirming that we don't our personal  details revealed ? Other suggestions?  Thanks,  Bill

I believe this Senate (19 Nov 2018) hearing was brought about by AOPA's CEO Benjamin Morgan agitating, over the RAA vs PPL's medical standards.

I suggest viewing part 2 first.   Morgan is impressive! He knows his stuff, has researched it thoroughly & is articulate (unlike some of the other participants) They’d been invited there to talk about medicals, but Morgan managed to introduce the plethora of problems facing in GA in Australia.

Next suggest viewing  Part 3 – CASA has brought in the big guns, but didn't convince the Committee. They've been invited back for another try in 2 weeks.

Part 1 - RAA had done their homework & followed the party line. Parachuting Australia's rep  confused everyone!

Part 1  RAA, PFA & Warbirds submission

Declaring my affiliations - I'm an active participant in RAA, GFA & PPL.

25 – 27 July – Oshkosh. I'd suggest another day if you can - there is so much to see / do. The days can be long & tiring - for your dad (& you) the "trams" make it easy to get about. Take a load off your feet by sitting down & watching the daily airshows (& the Wednesday night airshow shouldn't be missed). Finally the EAA HQ / museum is well worth a visit - allow at least 3 hours. Have a great trip! Bill

Anybody tried the Rotec throttle body injector? Rotec Aerosport Pty Ltd Official Site