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    Well, you have raised a point. Next of kin are always a problem. Often troublemakers, especially in-laws. Point 2, It's rather rare that adventurers find themselves dead in anyone's back yard, so I'll discount that point. Also, most (useful) rescues are focussed on retrieval of living adventurers. In many cases, money is wasted on rescue where the 'victim' would have made their way home eventually anyway. I realise that might not always be he case. But, from experience I've been force rescued twice even though I told the rescuers that "I'm fine I'll just be home a bit late for dinner." In neither case did I call them out, or indicate there was an emergency, they had heard where I was and came after me anyway. Although it was convenient to have my boat towed home, it was a totally unnecessary expense on their part.
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    That high risk sport of which you speak is considered by many to be 'stupid'. Part of our risk management includes providing for rescue if needed, by carrying PLB, notifying flight plans, etc. However there are times when an unusual adventure should only be undertaken at one's own risk entirely. I support the idea of signing a 'DNR' equivalent. (Do Not Rescue.)
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    I fear that adventure had been outlawed. By 'adventure' I mean the concept of dreaming up and undertaking an unconventional, perhaps unlikely activity/location/journey/whatever. In the old days one started with the dream (even if others considered it stupid), then assessed all risks, then minimised them and got on with it. If it went pear shaped, one accepted their fate without expecting the world to jump to one's rescue. It seems that in our brave new world, we are now expected to take on responsibility for the safety of our potential, perhaps unasked for, rescuers as well as our own risk. If I want a rescue team to be a part of my personal risk control strategy, I think I should have the option to opt in (or opt out) to the rescue process before undertaking my adventures.
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    Yes, Receiving two channels. Generally Tx operates on the primary channel. Main and standby channels both receive. Sometimes called 'dual watch'. I have a (illegal to transmit) Vertex hand held that has this feature, and it would be a great asset to be able to monitor Area frequency whilst also operating on Unicom (for instance).
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    Looks nice. Does it have dual watch function, Ian?
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    Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your lessons. It's a worthy challenge, as well as a lot of fun.
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    NT, Thank you for sharing your story frankly and factually. You both handled the situation so very well. You are uninjured and your aircraft looks to have suffered minimal damage. That is a great outcome in a difficult situation. If you find yourself replaying the event in your mind, all I can say is don't rehash it. You did a great job. Your training came to the fore when needed. I feel for you and your partner, as media hysterics are, at the very least annoying. At worst they can be damaging.
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    Sorry we missed you and all those Others who decided that good airmanshiip dictates that caution overrides enthusiasm.
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    Saturday night there was a very nice, sociable dinner attended by about a hundred. Sunday was a good day, mostly sunny. In spite of the brisk wind across the airstrip, we had over 50 aircraft arrive. I think the coastal weather was unpleasant and this probably discouraged some flyers.
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    Sorry but RAA didn't come. Perhaps you could try phoning a board member for a chat.
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    The picture says it all.
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    I'm not trying to pick a fight, just curious as I'm trying to do a MARAP at the moment.
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    So let me get this right........ You have a factory built aircraft (25 reg)? You changed a motor for a higher powered one. It is still registered as a factory built. Did you go through the MARAP process for this modification?
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    The strip is good. Some aircraft have started arriving. At present, we can see clear air to the range. From here we can't see what it looks like anywhere east of that.
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    The Clifton fly-in is on 11th March. Run by Darling Downs Sport Aircraft Association, It's not an air show but it is great friendly destination to catch up with flying friends. Food, camping, parking, tie down area are all available. Funds raised go towards 2018 Junior Flying Training Scholarship. For pilot information check www.loneeagleflyingschool.org.au or phone 0429-378-370
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    Welcome to the forum
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    The Japanese avoid cultural clashes by having a single culture. The opposite to 'multiculture' which breeds dissent and encourages differences. It's easier to have harmony when we all sing from the same book.
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    Are you poking fun at our banana republik? Or our over officious party pooper force personnel?
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    How about writing it in the snow with a small snow blower? I've seen it done on the runway threshold very effectively with a ride-on lawnmower (summer of course), maybe something similar with the snow blower?
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    L The glider adds about 36kg extra drag.
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    , There you go, bringing sex into it, OME, I thought it was a short story about a dog. It started with his dramatic pause.
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    Interesting stuff, that basalt fibre. But you'd have to buy the good stuff from the Ruskys. Thanks for the prompt, Bex
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    Yes Marty. You nailed it. It's just a sales gimmick.
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    The Gr912 is not going to give you much idea of the SP2000. Different animal entirely. Your best option is to go to ALW at Ballina and fly one. Just my opinion. Have had a brief flight in each.
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