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This phone is still available if you are heading to Oshkosh - just needs a sim's card.

Thanks RetiredRace, much appreciated PM on the way. Cheers John

Thanks for the feed back gents - very informative!

One from my personal bucket list in coming up in April, to “Fly Victor One “ About six of us are flying from South East Queensland to Merimbula on the NSW South Coast. A big part of this trip is the plan to fly Victor One, but the regs require the wearing of life vests. Is there anyone out there who might know where I could beg - borrow – rent - buy, two life vests for this one off trip. Could you PM me if you can help, thanks in advance, John

I bought a AT&T phone while in we were in the US for Oshkosh this year. If anyone is planning on going next year and needs a phone, send me a PM and it yours. In stead of throwing it in the recycle bin it may be of use to someone. Cheers John

Thank you for your email responding to the invitation for comments on operational limitations being proposed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for aircraft fitted with Jabiru engines. The proposed measures are precautionary and intended to reduce the potential risk of harm or injury resulting from possible Jabiru engine occurrences, until the causes of these occurrences have been identified and addressed. CASA has circulated the consultation draft to provide operators and other interested persons with notice of the actions CASA is proposing to take, noting that no action has been taken yet, as well as an opportunity to comment on those proposals, and offer any suggested alternatives. CASA has been looking at data and reports about Jabiru piston-engine failures for some time. In the course of that review, problems related to Jabiru engines that have stood out range from full and partial power loss and in-flight engine shutdowns, to rough running and oil leaks. CASA has identified more than 40 Jabiru engine problems and events that have occurred in 2014 alone. Mechanical problems that have been identified by Jabiru include through bolt, valve and cylinder, and fly-wheel bolt failures. The contribution of particular kinds of operations (for example, student training) and maintenance-related factors to some of these failures has yet to be determined. Jabiru, as the manufacturer of these engines, has certain obligations under the relevant International Standards, and civil aviation safety legislation in terms of the identification and rectification of such engine problems irrespective of when they occurred or what may have caused them, and CASA is working with Jabiru to arrive at a solution. CASA will consider all comments received on the consultation draft and the discussions held with Jabiru (which are ongoing) before making a final decision on any operating limitations that may need to be imposed, as a precautionary measure in the interests of safety. In the expectation we will receive constructive and informative input, CASA has extended the consultation period by an additional 7 days to 27 November 2014. At the conclusion of that period, CASA will assess the information we have received, in conjunction with other information available to us, and act in accordance with our obligations under the Civil Aviation Act. Your input will be considered in the process of determining the nature and scope of such operating limitations as CASA may ultimately decide need to be imposed in the interests of safety. CASA fully appreciates that the imposition of any operational limitations will affect Jabiru and the many owners and operators of aircraft fitted with Jabiru engines. As an Australian-manufactured engine, CASA has special obligations in relation to Jabiru. CASA’s intention is to help ensure that safety-related problems associated with Jabiru engines—mechanical, operational or maintenance-related—are identified and addressed as quickly and effectively as possible. Yours sincerely Steve Neal Office of the Director of Aviation Safety.........................

A very professional job - well done to the QRAA team in Warwick.

Ditto Don I must have been having a bad day as well. I hope a few members get on and have a look! Cheers John

Did you fill in the Survey: Strategic Planning survey and what are your thoughts?

Hi Dave Which club in Northern NSW?

A n update: http://www.echo.net.au/2014/10/pilot-injured-aircraft-crash-near-knockrow/

The slab is done - slight hold up with council.

Flights booked - check Accommodation booked - check EAA tickets booked - check USA Visa - check Air Venture Map downloaded - check Transport booked - check Where good to go!

I can recommend the $6 breakfast - Thanks Inglewood Lions Club

Ditto.....

Flights booked, EAA tickets bought on the internet and accommodation at the uni - Warwick Aero club (QRAA) will be there.

Can you have another go - still no pic

Thanks for sharing Gray, a well put together video!

[quote=silvercity, post: 399329, http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=55583 Thanks for sharing the link - what a great set of pics!!

Just received an email regarding this incident that rang some alarm bells - "Departed Lismore downwind. Landed 06 Ballina, downwind and against existing traffic, ended up 1.8km from 06 threshold having taken out a 24 approach aid. Ballina wind. 18/09.30am EST, Westerly 11 gusting 17, 18/10.00am EST, WNW 13 gusting 19. (Source BOM). That equates to a tailwind of 12 knots and a cross wind of 15 kts. Ballina by the way is a Jet Airliner airport, big enough to accept 737's which, unlike this bloke in an ultralight, manage to stay on the runway. This is why your insurance is going up and why CASA are looking so hard at this end of the industry."

From photo No. 7 it would appear that the cessna (sic) has veered off 06 runway.There was a strong westerly blowing about that time, could it be a down wind landing?

Media reporting this as a four seater! http://au.prime7.yahoo.com/n1/news/a/-/local/18989068/light-plane-flips-while-landing-in-ballina/

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We just got back from a round trip Lismore, NSW - Broome WA. "Tail winds rule" was our motto, our altitude ranged from 2500 to 9500. Our best effort was on our last leg, Roma/Lismore, 149Kts ground speed, 110Kts indicated, 8500 Ft...............

Very, very cool picture – click on the high-resolution button – its pretty mazing! http://www.ifweassume.com/2013/06/airports-of-world.html