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Welcome Henry, Good to have you contributing! Sorry about the weather - it has been so good in Qld that we forget its too damp or windy elsewhere. How is the CTSW to fly? Sue

Welcome Mike, Never too late! I know lots of pilots still happily flying at 70+ and 80+ and even one at 90. We have the advantage of uncomplicated airspace at a quiet airstrip where we fly, which means more time flying and less wondering where everyone is and our slot in the circuit. Lots of old fliers come out for smoko and a chat, so it's also a social occasion. Sue

Lots of free stuff right here on RecFly - try Resources for various helpful apps and Tutorials (John Brandon's) - scroll down to the Contents and click on Navigation, Radio etc.

My maths was off there ... $450,000pa. There are 8,500 pilot members (RAA only quote pilot numbers as membership statistics now) and over 1,000 Non-Flying members plus magazine only subscribers (libraries, aviation bodies, interested people). Which I figure takes it up around 10,000 entitled to a magazine. 2,100 now subscribe to the printed magazine - about $189,000 in subscriptions. From the pleading for subscribers, that doesn't appear to be covering costs. I took the meaning of the "update for you on the Technical Manual" to be the reminder that the old V.3 is still in force, but transitioning to V.4 soon. So get your things done before the deadline. Mr FV has been reading V.4 and has remarked that there isn't much in there for 19 registered. Sue

Rod Birrell promised (if elected) to return a hard copy of the magazine to all members at an additional cost of $45pa. So that's the cost of producing the magazine for everyone - about $45,000 per year. RAA was losing money on the magazine on the newsstands - more unsold than profit from sales, but it was thought it would be offset by the generation of new members and wider circulation for advertisers. In the end it was scrapped. Maybe the break-even point for printing makes the losses worthwhile.

Revgazza, I spent many years in Western Qld and knew a number of the flying padre types; especially ex-Longreach - Flying Nun, Salvos, the Baptist guy and a few of the independents. I was around Birdsville up to Boulia, Charleville, Winton to Barcaldine early1990 onwards. Slowly moving closer to the coast. Atherton would be an easier climate than the last few years out West. Enjoy your time here! Show us the Cougar. Sue

Same here - clashes with something pre-arranged. Maybe next year.

So sad to hear of his passing. I treasured his posts over years and will miss him. RIP - fly free.

On the ELAAA facebook page Keith has announced "The big day is getting closer!" and posted a photo of the ASIC registration of E&LAAA Pty Ltd effective 13 September 2016, with "Look at this, action is happening." ELAAA still describes itself as "ELAAA (Experimental Light Aircraft Aviators Australia) is a light sport aviation association yet to be approved to administer light aircraft in OZ." I am assuming ELAAA is in negotiations to become a self administering sport aviation organisation under CASA? Keith may be able to cryptically update us on progress and who the directors are and what they hope to administer, and when.

AvSafety seminars information The seminar will cover a variety of topics with the main theme for this series being ‘Starved and exhausted - Understanding fuel management’ and ‘Handling partial power loss in single engine aircraft’. By using case studies from ATSB investigations, our Aviation Safety Advisors will help seminar attendees extract crucial lessons to assist in making better flying decisions. As well as the main themes, this round of seminars will also provide an update on the Regulatory Reform process, a reminder of the correct procedures to use at Non Controlled Aerodromes, and a discussion on the pros and cons of using personal electronic devices in the aviation environment. The seminars are an opportunity for industry to interact with CASA, discuss local issues and ask questions of the regulator. Aero clubs and other aviation organisations are welcome to run Aviation Safety Seminars with ASAs presenting, however CASA will not be financially supporting the events beyond reasonable operating costs. Registration for AvSafety seminars will be through EventBrite from August 2016. (Register here: AvSafety seminars schedule | Civil Aviation Safety Authority ) Attendance is free. TBA - Venue to Be Announced - check the website for updates. Help make the Skies safe for all, attend a CASA AvSafety seminar in 2016. Canberra ACT Oct 12, 2016 Abode Woden Broken Hill NSW Oct 26, 2016 Broken Hill Aero Club Coffs Harbour NSW Nov 22, 2016 TBA Jindabyne NSW Sep 20, 2016 Jindabyne Bowls Club Mittagong NSW Nov 17, 2016 TBA Moree NSW Nov 21, 2016 TBA Port Macquarie NSW Nov 24, 2016 TBA Warnervale NSW Nov 8, 2016 TBA Wollongong NSW Oct 25, 2016 Best Western City Sands Darwin NT Sep 21, 2016 Mercure Darwin Airport Resort Ayr QLD Oct 30, 2016 Ayr Aerodrome Cairns QLD Oct 13, 2016 Aviation Australia Charleville QLD Nov 24, 2016 TBA Gatton QLD Oct 24, 2016 Gatton RSL Goondiwindi QLD Nov 10, 2016 TBA Mt Isa QLD Sep 29, 2016 Ibis Styles Mount Isa Veron Roma QLD Nov 23, 2016 TBA St. George QLD Nov 22, 2016 TBA Toowoomba QLD Oct 25, 2016 City Golf Club Warwick QLD Nov 9, 2016 TBA Gawler SA Nov 3, 2016 TBA Loxton SA Oct 5, 2016 Loxton Aero Club Mt Gambier SA Nov 16, 2016 TBA Murray Bridge Downs SA Nov 23, 2016 TBA Naracoorte SA Nov 15, 2016 TBA Parafield SA Sep 21, 2016 Mawson Lakes Point Cook SA Nov 16, 2016 TBA Port Lincoln SA Oct 14, 2016 Port Lincoln Flying Club Bairnsdale VIC Nov 24, 2016 TBA Essendon VIC Sep 21, 2016 Mantra Tullamarine Hotel Latrobe VIC Nov 22, 2016 TBA Lethbridge VIC Nov 22, 2016 TBA Swan Hill VIC Oct 27, 2016 Mid Murray Flying Club Tyabb VIC Oct 5, 2016 Peninsula Aero Club Warrnambool VIC Nov 24, 2016 TBA Esperance WA Oct 28, 2016 Esperance Aero Club Geraldton WA Oct 19, 2016 Kelmac Aviation Kalgoorlie WA Nov 25, 2016 TBA Perth WA Nov 2, 2016 TBA

http://burnettflyers.org/ - Weather cam now up and running Contact phone number for weather conditions on fly in days ONLY messages will not be answered -0490069550 keep trying we are busy cooking and may not be able to answer the first six rings PH 074168 6248 Ralph and Deb home. Use Mobile the Friday before fly in. OR MOBILE 0490069550 (FLY IN ONLY) messages will not be answered

We will have a director from the new board of Recreation Aviation Australia speaking at our ‘Hangar Talk’. It should be a good day with quite a few goodies to give away as well.

I prefer a sans serif too. Have been using Arial in posts, but it loses readability in large paragraphs. Calibri looks good in Word for larger blocks of text. How about a "hand written" font for signature - Bradley Hand ITC, Vladimir Script (old Qld script) or more modern Catholic School Girls Intl BB. That's only if you think users would bother changing font for a signature. I'll be happy with whatever you decide. Sue

I got mine on-line.

I don't see "friendly" used much, could go in with "helpful". The spanner symbol looks like a pineapple or chicken piece to me (I must be on a diet) rather than a helpful / useful symbol. The only other is "creative" which might go into "Optimistic" I would keep Like, Agree, Funny, Winner, Informative. The others ... don't see them used much except for "optimistic" by people really wanting to say "disagree". A "negative" Like - don't agree - will cause more trouble than it is worth.

What about those of us who belong to more than one? Eg. RAA, EAA, SAAA, AOPA, RAAF etc? Or, if this is to denote if we lean towards Ultralights or GA, you'll need a simple GA logo Maybe the other side could be for membership of aviation groups - eg AOPA, AWPA (Australian Women Pilots' Assoc), Antique Aeroplanes, Cessna users' group, Warbird Museum, My Flying School logo etc.? We may have to decide which one we are going to be today..... Sue

Working fine now - no idea what changed to fix the problem.

Hi Ian, When I click "New" I get a short list of the unread - when I click on one thread it takes me there, but it is still as I left it previously (time, last post etc), and I have to hit the "reload current page" icon to get it to update. As an example I click "New" and the thread "New Site Menu Implemented ..." is listed with latest from SDQDI, but when I click on it it takes me to Page 2 (not page 3 which is the latest) and when I reload, the rest of page 2 appears and page 3 becomes an option. Have only noticed this happening today. Sue

The "Non-Flying" used to include the Sport Pilot magazine, voting rights, communications, and now Members Portal access. The Magazine only subscription was $60 (usually taken up by libraries / Aviation bodies), which is now $110 for non members. "Non-Flying" members comprise Pilots not flying for varying reasons (eg long recovery from illness), Student Pilots who didn't complete, People who don't fly but want to support the organisation, and incorporated organisations (eg companies - a company can't hold a Pilot Certificate). At $100pa when the digital Magazine is free to anyone, has probably made some non-flying members rethink - it only gives you voting rights and a bit of inside information.

If you want to take a break for a few years, there are several options. As Old Koreelah suggested, you could continue with the bare minimum / BFRs while keeping up flying membership. You could drop the flying and downgrade your membership to "non-flying" at $100pa, get emails, vote and read the digital magazine. Cancel your membership (in writing or by non-payment) then re-join and do a BFR. The Ops manual sets out the requirements for the Pilot Certificate. Section 2.07 (p.50) of the Ops Manual (available through the Members Portal on the RAA site):- PERIOD OF VALIDITY - Aeroplane Groupings, Endorsements and Ratings attached to a Pilot Certificate remain valid indefinitely. However, the authority to exercise the privileges of a Pilot Certificate is subject to compliance with the requirements detailed in paragraph 3 of this Section, unless suspended, varied or cancelled by the Operations Manager, or surrendered by the holder. Paragraph 3 is mainly: (i) medical fitness; (ii) valid membership of RA-Aus; (iii) flight review currency; - the BFR (iv) pilot recency; - for passenger carrying At this point in time, you are able to re-join, do a BFR and continue flying. I don't see any impediment to pilot membership in the future, or any reason why RAA might rescind the indefinite validity of the Pilot Certificate. Dropping out leaves you with no access to the Members Portal (Ops & Tech manuals etc) and no flying may mean you get rusty or find other things to do and not return. You have to do what bests suits you and your circumstances.

OME, Where are you finding this link to the training course? RAA has the L1 course live at Log in - RAA - Intranet but you will have to log on to the Members' Portal first or you get an error message. The L2 course is "coming" according to the FAQs:- What other courses does RAAus have planned? We will be continually rolling our new education packages. Some of these include: Weight and balance L2 Maintenance Authority Human Factors Safety Management Systems

OME - it is Tech Form 016 - on the RAA website under FORMS -> Technical .. forms Level 4 Maintenance ... Application The criteria for a L4 Amateur Built Inspector is in Section 11.6 of the Technical Manual - RAA -> members' portal Excerpt from the Introduction:- Members who are a CASA LAME (or equivalent acceptable to RAAus) may apply for a Level 4 Amateur Built Inspector (ABI) Authorisation. The applicant for a L4 Authorisation must hold a Level 2 Maintenance Authorisation prior to making the application, or co-incident with it. If there is a need for a L4 ABI in a particular area, but none is available, application can be made by a RAAus member who is an experienced L2. Before an application in this instance can be assessed, the applicant must show a definite need - i.e. there are no L4s within a reasonable distance. They must show full justification (including all appropriate documentation) and references from local RAAus member(s) holding a position of authority (i.e. President or CFI of a Recreational aircraft flying club) as to why they should be considered. In such a case, the applicant may be recommended by RAAus, but is approved by CASA. Hope this helps. Sue

What are First Class Members? VIPs? Minister for Aviation? Prime Minister? Wing Commander (with Bar - or other gong)? Sue Wing Commander (with penny on a string)

YYMMDD = 160829 might get confused with post number, and might need some explanation, particularly for new users and visitors. People searching for "plane crash Kambukta Vic yesterday" might get this one way down the list, unless Mr Google is now converting likely numbers to dates. The YYMMDD format is excellent for databases and files, but not that great for titles. But still a good suggestion Flying Dog.

I try to do location and date. Often times the type of aircraft, number of Pax and injuries are not known at the first report. The date and location are usually accurate. Date makes it easier to look up later when the ATSB report is released and avoids confusion with people resurrecting ancient threads. "Cessna Down" isn't very descriptive, especially when it turns out to be a missing Jab. "Accident Kambukta West VIC 29 Aug 2016" with a link to the article or source, a precis of the event or cut & paste of the article (for those of us on SLOOOOOW internet who can't get some news sites to load, or from subscription only sites) should be enough to get the ball rolling. I use the full date because this is becoming an international site, and some users have a different date format, 2/5/16 could be 2nd May or 5 Feb.