Keenaviator

It'll be quiet enough at idle.

He does appear to have a dry sense of humour. Perhaps his response was a reaction to yet another non constructive criticism by someone ranting emotionally.

There are different forms of gliding too. How about HANG gliding and PARA gliding? I took up paragliding about three years ago and found it very addictive, so much so that I have sold my beloved Corby Starlet due to insufficient space to carry my PG. I now have a Jabbie UL450 kit project which is nearing completion. By the way, the UL450 has a claimed glide ratio of 18:1 and sink rate of 250' per minute so I'm thinking there are going to be fun quiet times (deliberately) apart from the sound of a vario happily beeping away. Plus of course there is now room for a couple of PG wings and associated gear.

Well said Andy!

... Was a little worried when I was building it as I had read some really negative reviews... Bahhh Humbug to them,,,, I like this little plane so far and what else as good could I get for the money... Well done! Interesting that there is another oldish project being completed. I am in the process of completing a UL-450 and very much looking forward to flying it. Regards, Laurie

Absolutely Nev. Also manufacture left handed screwdrivers and metric shifters! Laurie

Correct- If the ATSB decides an accident does not fit the criteria for them to conduct the investigation then police are directed do do so on behalf of the Coroner (fatal accidents). The police prepare an inquest brief which contains statements from witnesses and 'expert witnesses', accident scene diagrams, photos and whatever else that will help the Coroner make a finding. If there is a weakness in procedures, design issues etc which played a part in the accident, the Coroner will include recommendations in his finding. Hope this helps clear things up.

Thanks for the welcome folks. I located this forum through research into Peter's mates crash :( It's nice to find a group with diverse aviation interests!

Hi folks, Laurie Armstrong, 50, from cold Drouin here. My background in aviation is hang gliding, weightshift microlights, 3 axis ultralights, G.A. and paragliding. My aircraft: hang gliders - Moyes Mars 170, Enterprise Wings Aero 170, Enterprise Wings Foil B Race, Moyes SX4 (current) WM - Pegasus XL-Q, Airborne Buzzard/Arrow (scary machine),Pegasus Quantum G.A. - Cessna 150A which I converted to a Texas Tail Dragger - very nice machine 3 axis u/l - Quicksilver GT400, Corby Starlet CJ-1, which was a major rebuild, now being enjoyed by Darren Chaffer at West Sale. My current project is a Jabiru UL-450 which should be finished in the next 6 months - this has room for a passenger (wife of children) or a paraglider or 2 and will take me to places such as Bright, Laurieton or Manilla (NSW) - Lots of great paragliding sites with nearby airfields... paragliders - Apco Fiesta M, Niviuk Hook M, Niviuk Zion 19 and Niviuk Artik 3 27 http://www.youtube.com/my_videos?feature=mhee