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I feel that,no matter the terms in which it is couched, a resignation must be seen to be an offer and it has to be accepted by the official to whom it is offered. Don. (By which post I mean that the official, in the end has to decide whether or not he will accept it.)

Turbo planner? has form on this site for ridiculing any proposition that doesn't fit his capsular view of the world. (Yes many people still read the Daily Telegraph and The Australian because it gives a conveniently simple and 2 dimensional view of events) Just watch their unrelenting war on the Gillard govt. Anybody REALLY believe any one can get it so wrong - and oh yes Tony Abbot is the answer. Many are uncomfortable with doubts re The New World Order.

The WTC had its steel structure clad in asbestos plaster to offer protection in the case of fire. This was seen as a huge liability in the (likely) event that they would need to be demolished. Just another factor in the case for unplanned for demolition. BTW the building 7 had the corporate office of the internal revenue (company tax) service as a major tennant.

See The Big Lie in Wikipedia. This is the concept first put forward by Adolf Hitler in Mein Kampf (1925) about the use of a lie so "colossal" that no one would believe that someone "could have the impudence to distort the truth so infamously."It was later taken up by Joseph Goebbels and the Nazis to turn long-standing anti-semitism into mass murder. The Big Lie was a narrative of an innocent, besieged Germany striking back at an "international Jewry", which it said started World War I. The principle is that the bigger the lie the more likely it is that the people will accept it uncritically because the alternative is too fantastic to believe.

I don't think that I am being particularly thin skinned or "precious" about this. I am surprised that, in our flying activity where death can intrude prematurely and most cruelly, suicide can be treated in a callous and thoughtless post. *Gulp* if you think that is the most appropriate response!

There was one sitting derelict at Coffs Harbour airport back in the early 80's.

G'day All, I've just read this thread and I am surprised that the reference to "a length of rope and a chair", was not quickly moderated off the site! I have had posts removed that have stated far less objectionable opinions. That anyone should suggest that suicide can be the solution for any problem is outrageous. This quickly set the scene for more reptilian behavior when a poster calling himself a member of the 5th estate sat in judgement on the actions of a professional pilot which were reported in a news article. The quality of argument provided by our more esteemed and reflective members highlighted the tawdry and squalid behavior of those who wished to summarily dismiss the RFDS pilot's rights to fairness. It is to be hoped that this obvious trolling shall not be repeated on this great site. Regards, Don

I apologise without reservation to the site members and to Asic for my previous comment. It was late at night and I had read over the past week the pages and pages of evidence of RAAus failures. Please don't take my previous comment as an insult to our members.Kind regards,Don .

I find it stunning that the executive officers of the association, who in past editions of the magazine, reveled in hectoring members about the dire consequences of improper observance of statutory requirements vis a vi aircrew and aircraft cannot adhere to their own standards. It sounds now as though those in power believed that "some pigs are more equal...etc"! Just amazing!!! Regards, Don

This is going to cost us a bomb!

Anyone out there still boosting John McCormack as a reasonable bloke.

I was told by a member of staff this afternoon that the above information is substantially correct.

I use a dedicated efi pump to avoid any danger of arcing. I recall some discussion of pressurising fuel containers with air leading to the danger of the fuel container bursting. Of course a dedicated refueling rig should be the safest but some may be put off by high costs. Don

G'day, A little "steam driven" perhaps, but I use a Bosch EFI fuel pump from a wrecked motorbike. I have fitted a long lead and an auto cigarette lighter plug. Does the trick if a little slow. Don

G'day All, just want to say that we had a great time at Monto this weekend. Just arrived back in Canberra having picked up the delightful "Foxy Lady" Kitfox. Flew her part of the way and were very pleasantly surprised at how trailerable it was when bad weather around Kingaroy forced us to. It flies beautifully and one up is almost ballistic in its launch trajectory. Thanks to Maj, Ivan and Patrick for a great job. Now I may have to change avatar. Regards, Don.

Yeah, Castrol Activ 2T in my 582. Was asking a Penrite agent the other day about Hyper and he said it was fine for 582's. Just bought a 20l drum of 2T from Castrol agent in Qbn - cost $147.50. I'll take Ross Millard's recommendation on board as well. I'd stay away from the self mix, sounds like stuff for Mr lawnmower man.Don

They don't stall! Don

A friend had access to a Long-Eze years ago and I had a trip to Holbrook in it. It went like a scalded cat, about 170kt and climbed well also. Because of the high speed, the angle of climb was perhaps not so awesome but all aircraft are a mixture of compromises. They are designed as a fast traveling machine and the Long-Eze even had a bit of room for 'stuff' in the wing strakes from memory. Honestly, I think the biggest problem is that they are so comfortable (made of "plastic", the engine noise and vibration is well isolated from occupants and the seating position is glider style semi recumbent), one could go to sleep! Because they are so slippery (Very little frontal area), descents need to be well anticipated and they're only designed for very smooth and relatively long strips. Rutan was a very innovative designer and his work in space launches puts him in a select group of pioneering genius'. Don

Short answer to Metalman "YES!"

G'day all, I have followed this forum agenda when I have had the time and would like to ask a question of those posters who have excused Runciman's projected absence from the AGM. I would like to ask whether anyone knows the nature of his Defence job. It is true that some part of the Defence Force are "at the pointy end". However many are simply managers and administrators whose jobs can be covered by their peers. It rings a little falsely to me that at a time of acute personal embarrassment, the president is (perhaps too conveniently) MIA. I know that some will see this as a personal attack but I think it behooves the president to front up to answer members' questions. Don

I am a GFPT trained private pilot but have done the most flying by far as RA A. I think that one of the answers to controlled airspace incursion is to tailor the airspace to that which is needed. I have flown into Sydney many times on RPT's and don't think that Victor 1 needs to be so restrictive. I am not an expert but have also flown around Albury from Holbrook on towards Mt Beauty. The terrible terrain that is flown at low altitude in order to avoid airspace - well I don't think that they need all that space to approach in a sophisticated aircraft. I realise that many will disagree but this is my belief. Don

I saw one at Narromine Natfly one year that was powered by a 34 hp Continental opposed twin from a lighting-set generator that were all over Vietnam apparently when the American war was on. He said that he found the engine DUMPED!!!! at Geelong tip. It wasn't fast and it was noisy because the exhaust echoed off the blades of the prop. But he was satisfied with the reliability and the low fuel burn. Don't know what happened to it - only saw it that time. Cheers, Don

Thanks for the suggestions, Bob. Don

G'day Flyers and All, I wonder whether there are some open-hearted people out there who belong to an aircraft sharing group and have a written agreement or M of Understanding that they may share. I have been thinking of points and these are the ones so far thought of :- 1. 1. All decisions should be by consensus. However in the event of a disagreement a simple majority vote will be binding on the syndicate. 2. 2. Only syndicate members with current qualifications to act as pilot in command. 3. 3. All costs of normal (non-flying) operations are to be shared equitably between all syndicate members. 4. 4.The syndicate will pay rent to the owner of the land on which the aircraft is based. 5. 5. A dedicated and complete set of accounting records shall be kept by a person authorized by the syndicate. 6. 6. A dedicated bank account will be maintained to receive and disburse funds involved in syndicate operations. 7. 7. Pilot in command accepts all responsibility and consequential liability both personally and materially related directly or indirectly to his actions while he is operating the aircraft. 8. 8. If a member wishes to dispose of his share, the other members shall have first refusal in purchase of that share jointly in the first instance or else individually. 9. 9. Any application from another person to purchase a share in the syndicate shall be put to a vote of existing members. A majority decision by the syndicate members is required to allow such purchase. Any further suggestions or (grrrr...) criticisms welcomed. Kind regards to all, Don

A good rule in Thrusters is to maintain 50kts till 200ft or so. This way you will have a little more elevator authority if the engine stops. The tail is blanketed a bit by the pod and so elevator control is assisted to a greater extent by propwash than in other types. This and the well documented problem of wing angle of incidence make them challenging to fly until as Pud says you get used to them. Then they're a delight. You can pull the engine to idle and almost stand them on their nose and still not exceed the 80kts Vne (make sure you have plenty of height and experience). Best climb speed is around 40-42kts. Always have a good paddock selected for landing if the engine should commit hari cari. Don