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On Saturday the 25th of October Rathmines will come alive once again for the annual Rathmines Catalina Festival. A great showcase event for Rathmines and Lake Macquarie, with awesome Air Acrobatics, a Military Vehicle Show, seaplanes on display, cockpit of Mirage Fighter Jet, a Beaufighter cockpit and live music and great food. At the former RAAF seaplane base at Rathmines, once the largest flying boat base in the South Pacific, a tightly packed and spectacular air show will have visitors in awe of breathtaking stunts and flying manoeuvres. Paul Bennet Airshows has created a program with 15 different aircraft and flight teams which will fly from mid morning until the end of the festival with the highlight being the Catalina Flyover in the afternoon. http://www.rathminescatalinafestival.com/

Royal Victorian Aero Club was first formed 28th October 1914. To celebrate RVAC will hold a hangar dinner in conjunction with RFDS. Details here:- http://www.rvac.com.au/club/rvac-100-year-century-dinner.html

80th Anniversary - 25th October To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Uiver landing, we will be holding celebrations throughout Albury. These celebrations include: Dutch street organ in QE2 square from 08:30 - 10:00 Vintage car parade down Dean Street from 9:30 Albury Airport Open Day 10:00 - 2:00 - Brochure attached High Flying Heroes - An Evening with Richard De Crespigny Booking for the High Flying Heroes - An Evening with Richard De Crespigny must be made here:- http://www.uivermemorial.org.au/index.php/homepage/80th-anniversary. All proceeds will be going towards the restoration of the Uiver Memorial airframe.

The Robe Aero Club are holding their annual fly-in. There will be Yaks, Red Dragons, Tigermoths, Austers, Cesnas and more - a huge concourse of private light aircraft from the 1930's to the latest. Many activities will go all Saturday and Sunday. Cost - Gold coin donation. All aviators welcome! Program: Saturday 18th at Airfield 0800 Aircraft commence flying in 1000 Lions Club open for business with food and refreshment (No alcohol permitted on airfield) 1100 All aircraft available for inspection in the marshalling area. 1400 Best presented aircraft competition Pilots prize, Public prize. 1500 Circuits and bumps 1630 In town for drinks. 1800 Aviators dinner at Robe Hotel includes "Tall Tales from the Skies"�� presented by selected pilots. Sunday 19th 0730 Transport to the Airfield from Caledonian Hotel. 0800 Breakfast provided by the Lions Club. 0930 Aircraft start to depart, fly over Victoria Street peel off over Obelisk and head for home. 1130 Opening of Robe Aero Club - Club House sponsors, members and invited guests, drinks and lunch at Airfield.

Queensland Vintage Aircraft Group Early Aviation Seminar - Building reproduction and replica aeroplanes. Venue - QVAG Building, Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield. Cost Nil http://www.wattsbridge.com.au/homebase/qvag.php Note - I cannot get the QVAG website up - www.qvag.org to confirm details on this event. Contact them for times.

Adelaide stunt pilot (Rainer Huefner) killed in crash Aerobatics pilot Tony Schwerdt knew Mr Huefner for about 25 years. "He was a very conscientious guy, very meticulous. He had a happy-go-lucky nature," Mr Schwerdt said. "In terms of the type of flying he was doing - he was doing an air show sequence, not for aerobatic competition - he was practising and something went wrong." "We don't know exactly what happened, but he ran out of room and hit the ground." Two investigators from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau have travelled from Canberra to look into the cause of accident. Full story here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-11/adelaide-man-killed-light-plane-descibed-experienced-pilot/5806788

Thanks. The Grandkids sometimes play with his iPad - finally got the camera icon back - was under Restrictions behind a password, so no idea how it was set to not display. I did some work on my laptop (including a reboot) and my links seem to be working OK. Haven't got around to deleting the cookie (I can't get them up by date) so the better half has not done the survey.

There is a score sheet and more information here: http://www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au/events/details/id/148/ Royal Aero Club of WA owns Murrayfield - as for recreational aircraft being welcome - I don't know. Their on-line monthly magazine is a good read - note they have graduated some RPL's already. http://www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au/content/page/tarmac-topics-2014.html Another interesting point in the October magazine, they have noted a rise in people taking TIFs purely for the thrill seeking experience, thus lower numbers converting to students. I don't guarantee any of the events I post here, I simply harvest information from various sources when I can, and post the most interesting here. RACWA are very active and offer members a lot of options, but they are a GA school. Where they don't say their events are limited to members or GA only, I list them here. Sue

Murrayfield WA, Royal Aero Club of Western Australia. www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au Fly the circuit from a different perspective. Its a bigger difference than you might realise; flying from the right hand seat. Not only have the Instruments all been moved but the throttle and yoke are in the wrong hands as well. BBQ breakfast 0830. Briefing 0900.

Navigating around the circuit Gympie-Murgon-Mundubbera-Gayndah-Biggenden-Maryborough-Gympie.. Starting at 8am from YGYM Saturday Oct 11

I can proof read and edit (I'm volunteering). It is a diary, so there shouldn't be massive rewrites. However there may be parts that can be enhanced for clarity or reduced if it adds nothing to the narrative. You may wish to produce two editions; one unabridged (but edited) for e-release, and a pithy version for print (to save pages and therefore costs). I did a seaman's diary which included a shipwreck in 1850, in two versions. There were lengthy periods of boredom, poetry and anecdotes, which would interest researchers and relatives, but only the shipwreck and subsequent survival, rebuilding of boats and long journey down the coast to Brisbane would interest a wider audience. This was before e-books. Sue

I have noticed the "click on link - open in browser" function has not been working on any other emails, so this might have come from an update (or someone fiddling). I have just got the camera icon back on the iPad for the better half; another case of finger trouble. I am yet to get him to retry the survey - the problem is most likely a cookie. I'll know if I got it right later.

I did the Strategic Planning survey and I am still thinking about the Mission / Vision statement. The last line said something like "to be the entry point for a career in Commercial & Military aviation." I did disagree, at the time, preferring the status quo, of RAA being recreational aviation only. Now I am not so sure. Perhaps this is the way forward, to highlight and foster the possibility of an integrated career path, thereby attracting younger people, rather than limiting it to the recreational aspect. What do others think? Sue

Have tried clicking on the link in the email and nothing happens. Probably why there hasn't been a rush to respond. I am using Mozilla Thunderbird/Firefox. It might work for others? IE etc? Have tried double click, right click and Open in Browser without success. Right click and Copy Link Location with a paste into Firefox did work, but how many would bother, or know how to get there. I have completed the survey. Unfortunately my husband couldn't complete his, because we are both using the same computer and Survey Monkey won't allow two submissions from the same address. They should consider a way for us both to have our say. Sue

Full information here - www.westfly.com.au Following the hugely successful inaugural Recreation Aviation Australia (RA-Aus) WESTFLY. White Gum Farm has decided that 2014 will be a rest year and instead there will be a very low key invitation to those that wish for something to do on the September long weekend. No food stalls this year and no organised event, simply a welcome to fly-in. Next year (2015) should see the grand opening of the new pub and restaurant. If there is no active runway at the time of your arrival then of course you can choose any runway and may wish to use the runways 17/35 or 10/28 in the paddock east adjoining the farm and park at the NW end of runway 10/28. It is a short walk to the hangars from there. Camping areas are available; bring a tent and a swag.

Thanks rgmwa - the two events are listed as one on AeroClub. I will list Westfly separately. Sue

Port Macquarie Fly-In and Fly & Spy Saturday 4th October 2014 Hastings District Flying Club invites all aviators to gather in beautiful Port Macquarie for a weekend of aviation fun and fellowship. On Saturday interested aircrew are invited to participate in our Fly & Spy fun observation trial or simply soak up the friendly club atmosphere. Fly and Spy involves teams answering questions as they fly a set course in the local area and does not involve difficult navigation. There is $600 in prizemoney on offer as well as the dreaded Cabbage. Food and drink will be available throughout the day. A welcome/ presentation dinner will be held in the clubhouse Saturday night. The aim is to promote aviation activity and fellowship in the Hastings area. So fly in for a day or the weekend. Just fly in and have an enjoyable time. This event is proudly supported by the Port Macquarie & Hastings Council. For further details and to go on the mailing list contact Rod Davison at [email protected] or phone 0419632477. Club website is www.hdfc.com.au

Competitions (ground & air), aerobatics, formations, displays, aircraft judging, fly market, raffles, and much more. Evening dinner with awards, bookings essential. This is not an air-show it's open to aviators and aviation enthusiasts. 286 Yangedi Road, Hopeland 6125 Ph 0427044156

Here are the details of the Millmerran strip. "All flyers are very welcome" - the organising committee.

Well Ian, I have been keen to get the quizzes started for a while now. I had started on some based on the John Brandon tutorials. Wondering if we could get permission to reproduce some CASA Flight Safety quizzes? My internet connection is poor and I am busy, but I could get some material set up. However, if you get another keen volunteer I would be happy to help them with content. Sue

CASA Aviation Safety Advisors will be delivering a new series of AvSafety seminars in the second half of 2014. The seminars will include: - Information about the new Part 61 Flight Crew Licence (to be issued from 01 September 2014), including look, structure, details, transition arrangements and resources to help you understand your new licence. The latest news on the regulatory reform process. This will include the next phase of regulatory reform, how to find information, what might affect you and what you need to know. Information about the educational programs and resources available online to help keep you safe in the air and on the ground. They include the recently revised visual flight rules guide (VFRG), and the updated and improved OnTrack interactive guide to operating in and around controlled airspace. The seminars will offer opportunities to discuss operator and individual obligations, as well as to ask questions, share knowledge and raise issues relating to regulatory reform. Bankstown NSW Sep 21, 2014 Sydney Flying Club Mt Isa QLD Sep 23, 2014 Ibis Styles Mt Isa Verona Longreach QLD Sep 24, 2014 Qantas Founders Museum Newcastle NSW Sep 25, 2014 Royal Newcastle Aero Club Gatton* QLD Sep 30, 2014 Gatton RSL Bathurst NSW Oct 1, 2014 Bathurst Aero Club Sunshine Coast* QLD Oct 2, 2014 Sunshine Coast Aero Club Jandakot WA Oct 8, 2014 Royal Aero Club of WA Sale VIC Oct 9, 2014 Sale Ibis Styles Hotel Jindabyne NSW Oct 16, 2014 Jindabyne Bowling Club OrangeNSW Oct 22, 2014 The Parkview Hotel Mareeba QLD Oct 22, 2014 North Qld Aero Club - Mareeba Base Mt Gambier SA Oct 23, 2014 Mt Gambier Aero Club Cairns QLD Oct 23, 2014 Cairns Aviation Skills Centre Mackay QLD Oct 28, 2014 Mackay Aero Club Maryborough QLD Oct 28, 2014 Maryborough Aero Club Bundaberg Qld Oct 30, 2014 Bundaberg Aero Club Port Macquarie NSW Nov 5, 2014 Hastings District Flying Club Coffs Harbour NSW Nov 6, 2014 TBA Kalgoorlie WA Nov 7, 2014 Kalgoorlie Boulder Aero Club Toowoomba QLD Nov 12, 2014 City Golf Club Gloucester NSW Nov 12, 2014 Gloucester Aero Club Tooradin VIC Nov 13, 2014 TBA Darwin NT Nov 18, 2014 TBA Broken Hill NSW Nov 20, 2014 TBA Scone NSW Nov 26, 2014 TBA Geraldton WA Nov 26, 2014 Kelmac Aviation Mildura VIC Dec 16, 2014 TBA *The G20 Leaders Summit in 2014 will be held on 15 and 16 November in Brisbane. Representatives will present an overview of the air control measures being put in place and what effect these measures will have on the local General Aviation community. These dates are in the Events calendar too.

When I met my husband, we were both plane owners and pilots - that was the attraction. His first wife was not interested in flying or planes and regarded it like his workshop - he didn't do knitting and crosswords, she didn't fly or play with lathes. She died just over 8 years ago, we've been married for 6 1/2 years, just after he finished his latest build. We go to fly-ins together, which is great now he is retired. We have a topic we can talk about without arguing (much). It works for us; I am PPL with a C152 and he is RAA with a home built. Sue

Last week we bought MEK from a chandlery (boaties' shop) where they decanted and labelled a litre for us. The shop was more than a retail outlet - they also did boat and canoe repairs, so had a bulk supply. Sue

John Brandon's article (it is on RecFly - Resources - John Brandon tutorials - scroll down to RAAus Accident History) or use this link http://www.recreationalflying.com/tutorials/safety/intro2.html#recent See if you reach the same conclusion as Sport Pilot. Note that this article has been updated in January 2014 - it is updated each year.