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Posts posted by flyerme
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The AUF was founded by home builders who paved the way for all of us.
Most factory builds started life as a home build created in the mind of a dreamer and motivator in the early days..threw the 80's many home builds were being built and some went into manufacture...it was a very exciting time with ingenuity in abundance.
Even today a lot of non aircraft folk think we still ( ok I do) fly theses tiny home built contraptions....
They don't know that the likes of a jabiru is a " Ultralight" they can afford to fly!
Even my lightwing non flyers presume is a " real plane. 'GA ". I have family who would not dare fly in a thruster but happily jump in the lightwing? Go figure lol
I understand RAA name was meant to represent the diversity of aircraft but what got lost was the association of affordable safe flying.... That's the Key for membership growth I believe..
Flying for fun is a great modo but agree a bit " Naff"
I don't like the word " Sport" as it's not really a sport!
As far as "RAA". I too have to explain to new comers what it is but, as soon as I say "Ultralight Aircraft" They understand..
Ultralight Aircraft conjures up thoughts of cheap affordable flying but also of unsafe flimsy contraptions...
It's a tuff one but really needs to relay : affordability, Accessibility. Safe and most important FUN!!
Scratching head on this one! Good luck :)
All IMO
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The other thing I see in the young is that they believe it to be for the rich or fir the daring.
This saddens me very much as neither is correct... Flying is safe- but unforgiving... And can be very Cheap... I started with a $2000 rag,n,tube Over the years have been fortunate to acquire a 30K+ lightwing and 35k+ ww-1 replica. But I also have another plane fully rebuilt, reg and flying cost of around 3 k. And am building a RAG'N'TUBE which should see final costs at around 4k .... Have had a plane donated for 0$$$ as it's currently unflyable and was sitting in barn. The old owner would just love to see it fly again :) I relay this to all whom will listen ... The future isn't all dark as some think .. It just promises more options for a wider community :).
There is also some exciting new plane projects that should fill some gaps in our industry. I think the future looks good for all.
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Hmmm. Just took a look at a nice Blue RAA 19 reg RV9. At goolwa SA ...All where drooling over it and msking noise until I mentioned the numbers on the side. owner disappeared and all was very quite? Then apparently I upset someone by asking out loud " how did this thing go getting RAA Rego". Oops outca
yes the sa page but also the bigger. " Australian Aviation Events"Agree with you there. I only came across RAA by luck when I was looking to do a TIF and a few flying lessons out of parafield. When I found RAA, I got my pilots certificate within the same cost and very much enjoying it. I only wish I knew about RAA 10 years ago. I am following your events page now too (is that the SA one?)So how can we get RAA to sell itself more to the young people and retain them? I think part of the answer is through clubs for retaining people. High Schools and social media is another way to get the message out.Yeh Hitting The a high Schools would be the go with an inspirational speaker?... I'm working on getting my book into school library's and also really hope to inspire with my movie. No. I Dont make money from these( it actually costs me money ) lol. But I don't care.. I'm very passionate and just enjoy sharing our sport with all.......
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We have 5 ladies for Tyabb (Vic) organised with pilot
1 for Perth(wa ) organised with a pilot
6 for Murray Bridge ( sa) organised with several pilots
Townsville (qld). Has 3 planes and pilots. Needing some young/ older ladies to take the opportunity as do Nth NSW.., :)
In SA we will organise it as a BBQ and do it on the 1 day :) We are also encouraging any form of a Flying and have a awesome GA Muale ( spelling) taking up a young lady :). Yes I will organised similar for the fellas later in the year.....
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ATTENTION LADIES. FREE GIFT FOR YOU
ONCE IN A LIFE TIME OPPORTUNITY
For all females of any age. Young and older ,Please read and share with all your female family and friends. Please get involved and do not miss this once in a life time opportunity...
For 7 days during March 7-13, it will be " Woman of Aviation Week". And to celebrate pilots all around Australia Will be offering All Females of any age an amazing opportunity to experience flight in its most majestical, and all inspiring way... Free. No cost to you.
so if your a female and have ever wondered what it would be like to escape all your worries, and stresses and to be as free as a bird, in a different world, this is your chance.
Experience the view from above that only most ever dream of.
Simply send me a PM " I would like to fly" or message on this post if you would like to take advantage of this amazing generous offer and I will organise a flight in 1 of our beautiful safe aeroplanes with an experienced , professional pilot at no cost to you.
Don't be shy, and don't miss out..
So please Help celebrate and embrace the female aviatrix by joining in the fun.
You will enjoy a leisure flight at no cost to you , FREE.
Please Share this with all females young and older and get involved in this amazing initiative .
this is truly a NO CATCH , FREE once in a life time offer....
Don't miss out!!!!!
I personally will offer my " lady Lea"piloted by myself for anyone who would like to fly from murray bridge, tailembend , Sherlock area,we have flights offered all over. So I'm sure to find a flight close by in your state.....
Can I ask you to please share this post, tell your female friends and take the opportunity presented. Totally free And you never know? You may just catch the flying bug?
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My police friends flies a gazelle.. Lives in the suburbs andLack of hangars and not many aviation friendly Councils seems to be a problem for some would be flyers. Keen to learn and buy their own aircraft, but then the reality of where to keep it and where to fly from comes in. Maybe we should be encouraging the Councils to see that pilots using their local airfields is a good thing? Most seem to put up too many obstacles to be able to put up an 'affordable' hangar easily.Has no hangarage. Simply folds the wings up , puts on a trailer and keeps her in his carport..( still plenty aircraft you can fold up) As the saying goes " where ever there's will there's a way ;)
I bought property and house specifically to house my own aircraft and fly from . Cost less than most modern composite aircraft.. Each to there own and there is and will always be a way if you want It bad enough . Happy days
yep. Seen but unfortunatly no one hardly takes notice? Hence were I come in .. RAA lacks in promoting to new blood... Infact most don't even know what RAA is! So I take it upon my self to promote to the masses ( that would never see such offers) NO. I don't get any reward other than to share my passion ( reward enough) ... I have personally enticed more than several new comers in the last year or two and that's very satisfying .. :) oh and I Run the biggest Australian Aviation Events page ;) along with several other Flying pages....Hi TimJust saw this on the RA Aus WebsiteGreat news for any females who are interested in learning to fly but don't know where to start:
During the entire month of March, any NEW female candidates who join RAAus as a flying member will receive flying lessons with their school to the value of their annual membership fee!
What's also exciting is that many of our schools are also jumping on board during the Women of Aviation Worldwide Week (7 - 13 March 2016) and will be planning events (and have their own special offers) to encourage more women to participate in our industry! We will advertise these soon, but in the meantime think free or heavily discounted Trial Introductory flights, competitions, speakers from all corners of the aviation industry and anything else our wonderful CFIs can whip up before March!
Now is the time to encourage the women in our community to get involved in aviation, spread the word, visit an event and support your local school.
For more information about these events, stay tuned or visit the #WOAW16 website
#RAAus #Learntofly #Womeninaviation #Flyitforward
I take it you have seen this?
Cheers
:)
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I think the aircraft diversity is a good thing. Gives each individual person and there circumstances a chance at entering our sport knowing they can own there own craft if so desire. From a 3k "Rag and tube to a 100k composite 95:10. Aircraft are still here and will always be... As will the beautiful choice in composite aircraft ..... as long as it's Flown Recreationally ( for fun) Who cares what your preference in craft is...
don't forget it's all about Flying Fun ... FUN... Pure and simple ..
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Will do other thread soon :)Fantastic!! Please share the details, and what help you need. I am sure some people on this forum can help, including me!!- 1
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. That be awesome mate :). Wow thanks. Pm me. I have a brolga 3 blade tractor off a rotax 582 I'd throw in also ?TimIf you get backed into a corner (and if it would fill the bill), I have an un-used Catto 2-blade wood prop, 55 X 33, with your required rotation and rotax bolt pattern that might suit. I don't particularily want to quit it but if it would get you in the air I'd probably swap you for a signed copy of your book, a pair of tickets to the launch of the movie and two boxes of popcorn. cheers Riley -
Theres couple of new initiatives to lure new young pilots going on right now. On FB!!! I personally am organising a "Fly it forward". Free flights for young/and older woman to coincide with" Woman of Aviation week". Have organised 15 flights. In a Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne so far... also working on a Movie to Inspire the next generation would be pilots...Totally agree, while I am not in my 40's yet and still have young kids, I was able to afford it and my kids love coming out when I am doing my practice circuits.One issue is most airfields that fly RA Aus are not that close to the main cities. I am lucky in Adelaide to have Gawler only 30mins from my place. Other cities are not so lucky.It would be good for RA Aus to have a program that schools can access to offer an aviation subject. Food for thought.
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Movie based on my book. ( this thread) " The Diary of Jack Flyer" ( book on ebay ;) ) 13 mins of movie is completed to final cut/edit.. Chinook replica ( Red Baron)took 2 weeks to rebuild , new fabric hardware etc.... After 14 years sitting ... jackaroo is a much bigger job being almost a new biuld. I estimate another couple months due to finance and finding a damn prop!!!!! Need a tractor Prop turning clockwise sitting in cockpit.. For robin ec44 55 hp belt reduction. I also have the unique Invader MK 2 Motor glider To rebuild ( 14 hp) stick control only..Mo rudder pedalsWhich movie? how long is it going to take you to rebuild?- 3
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Any chance you could sign up with a pin on NZ? It looks so lonely out there with no pins ;) Go to top. First post click on the map link. SimpleYep - I will organise something for Rangiora Airfield on that day -
Looking for some Ultralight or Microlight ect. For New Zealand !
N Z. Is still bare. Any NZ takers???
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Not sure what other Captain( Trike flyer ) is doing in way of any promo. But have sent massages to a couple FB microlight groups and to Rotor club... Also will get on to chutes.You are employing a fellow Trike pilot to get as many as possible involved but no invitation to HGFA trike pilots? What about the other Associations on here too? There were a more than a few HGFA trike pilots in the air for last years attempt- 1
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Useless press. It happened on his own property. Had a medical emergency so he put down in his own padock. In his panic he bounced her a couple times before she flipped over .,.Amazing that he survived this. Strange that the press is unusually quiet. Hopefully he is OK and has recovered from his ordeal.- 1
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I'll get on to it and get back to you :)FlyermeDo you have a better quality image of the poster so I can print it and put on our club notice board?DWF
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I asked. only if it's on the RAA reg Or classed as " An Ultralight"Excellent, please do. If you need help organising, let me know.Do Gliders count too? as I am sure there will be a number of glider pilots up that day too!! -
Hope to. I'll keep ya updated.Great to hear!! Looking forward to the day. Are you going to organise to meet in a certain area and have some sort of mini flyin? -
Take a pic In The air then just add a date , place and pilot/s. Post on the site or message it to me if your not a member of FB.. You'll recieve a printable certificate worthy of framing :).
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Great news. This year we are excepting All RAA reg planesI'll be signingup. Whats the go this year for aircraft with doors; do they need to be off for the flight and image in flight.CheersMike
so doors on the ninja is fine. All you jabi guys and gals qualify to. Every thing on our RAA register. Open or closed cockpit a
All excepted and if you take pax up ech pax qualifies :)
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Sign up now...
As Captain for Australia along with a fellow Trike pilot it is our job to get as many as possible involved. Sign up here. https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=1815267
What do you predict will change in recreational flying in the next few years?
in AUS/NZ General Discussion
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And I most definitely am keeping 95:10 alive :). Hoping the movie will inspire the next gen of 95:10ers. I. Now have 4 95:10 myself ;).
I have hooked in one new comer ( low income earner) who is very keen on owning his own 95:10 once gets his ticket..
defiantly agree in lack of home builds theses days:(
Lack of promoting them also
and they are actually very simple to build in the shed!!!!!!!
But the future with people like you spreading the word looks bright:)
The other thing is ( and no offence to anyone) most just don't fit in the ol 95:10 anymore- there I said it... Lol
They just built them to fit me( 68 kgs ) he he he
Happy days and happy days to come