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Might have to tweak the Hornet a bit. Never built for speed so I think VNE might be a problem. Better fit would be a Jodel???

Shirley something that small wouldn't be that heavy on fuel? Maybe we will have to stick to the old kero heaters this winter.

We heard about the new Sub Sonex kit coming to NSW, well Ole is an agent for the Jet units and this turned up the other week ready to be fitted when the kit is ready. What do you recon Sam, Hornet with a turboprop?

All designed and built in house Sam. Just waiting on the engine cowl now.

Now we have the start of a low cost maximum fun all metal Part 103FAA 95-10 RAA empty weight of 120kg single seat high wing pusher prop. The Bee Free.

Could also be used for pig "spotting" if RAAus do get their Ag Endorsment through, if you could keep up with them that is.

Then there is the VH regoed Hornet STOL complete with a Lycomeing and a seed box waiting delivery to a local farmer.

More on the Glider theme. Told you Ole is never idle. He calls this the Condor. Guess what it started its life as?

Next is another project of Ole's. He is a keen hang glider and glider pilot and has flown extensively in Europe and Australia. The Flamingo is a hang glider and small glider tug being developed. Flight speed range is 25-55 knts, towing at 30 knts.

A few years ago when I built my Hornet STOL at the factory in Taree under the guidance of Ole, Brian and the team at Ausrtalian Aircraft Kits, I learnt a lot of respect for the experience, skill and attitude that is displayed there. After some time off I got to spend the day at the factory again to-day. It is always a surprise to see what's going on. Anyone that knows Ole knows how understated he is but he is never idle. Following are some pics of projects underway along with the build of another two Hornets. First lot need no introduction.

Dem sheep dung dinged your fuse? Why dem sheep spooked when dey see you, bad memories? Cheers Scotty Sorry Sam counld'nt help myself.

Ole Hartman at Australian Aircraft Kits in Taree any good to you?

Think you should say that again Kaz, it hasn't stopped people in the past and I don't think it will stop some now.

Didn't relise that this is the first Manslaughter Charge. I would guess there will be quite a few watching the outcome of this case.

The ATSB report is still active and not finalised yet. Aviation safety investigations & reports Investigation title Wirestrike involving Maule Aircraft Corp M-5, VH-HOG, 74 km west-south-west of Lismore Airport, NSW on 12 April 2014 Investigation number: AO-2014-068 Investigation status: Active Summary show map):74 km west-south-west of Lismore AirportOccurrence type:WirestrikeState:NSWOccurrence class:OperationalOccurrence category:AccidentReport status:PendingHighest injury level:FatalExpected completion:Apr 2015 [paste:font size=4]Aircraft details Aircraft manufacturer:Maule Aircraft Corp Aircraft model:M-5-235C Aircraft registration:VH-HOG Serial number:7322C Type of operation:Unknown Sector:Piston Damage to aircraft:Substantial Departure point:Unknown

Manslaughter Charges. http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/pilot-charged-manslaughter-over-ewingar-plane-cras/2366334/ A PILOT has been charged with manslaughter following a fatal plane crash at Ewingar earlier this year. Emergency services were called to Ewingar Ridge Road about 11am on Saturday, April 12, after a light-plane crashed into the Clarence River. The pilot, a 53-year-old man, and a male passenger, aged 35, managed to free themselves in the wreckage; however, the passenger's daughter remained trapped. The 11-year-old girl died at the scene. Both men were treated in Lismore Base Hospital for serious injuries. Police from Richmond Local Area Command established Strike Force Vanin to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Local police were assisted by investigators from the Police Air Wing and the Civil Aviation Authority. Following extensive inquiries, the pilot attended Lismore Police Station about 9.30am today where he was issued a court attendance notice for the following offences: Manslaughter; Recklessly inflict grievous bodily harm; Endanger life of another person; and Fly aircraft below 500 feet. The Goonengerry man will appear at Lismore Local Court on October 7.

On RAAus site GME Safety Recall July 18, 2014 | members GME Safety Recall Product Safety Recall GME EMERGEncy PoSition indicatinG Radio BEaconS (EPiRBS) Mt400/Mt401/Mt403 Standard Communications Pty Ltd designs and manufactures a range of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) marketed globally under the GME brand. Problem After exhaustive testing we have identified a fault in the microprocessor of certain units that effectively shuts the beacon down. We are concerned that the beacon may not work in an emergency situation. Action In consultation with national maritime authorities, Standard Communications has decided to recall certain EPIRBs manufactured between January 2005 and February 2008. The affected units are the MT400, MT401 and MT403 beacons with serial numbers between 50101000 and 80250722. What should you do? If you have a GME EPIRB, please check the model number and serial number. The serial number can be found on the left side of the beacon at the base of the identity panel. If you own one of the affected units listed above, please contact GME at [email protected] or your local distributor to arrange a replacement of your beacon at no extra charge. Standard Communications would also like to take this opportunity to remind all EPIRB users, regardless of the brand, to regularly test the unit. There should be a simple self-test mechanism on all units. You should also ensure that beacon batteries are replaced at intervals recommended by the manufacturer. Standard Communications Pty Ltd PO Box 96, Winston Hills, NSW, 2153, Australia. www.gme.net.au See www.recalls.gov.au for Australian product recall information

Sometimes it is better to ask for forgiveness instead of permission. The not more than 50 hours per year could be a problem too.

I see you have meet David!

http://www.macleayargus.com.au/story/2349550/extraordinary-aviator-jim-hazelton-passes-away/?cs=1526 A modest person, James David Hazelton was one of the greatest aviators and gifted pilots this country has seen. There are few people in the aviation community that have not known of him and the many achievements and contributions he made to general aviation. He imparted knowledge upon all who had the privilege to sit next to the master, and there were many. He was unselfish with his time and went out of his way to help others with the art of flying aircraft, often to his own detriment. There is probably no stronger aviation name than Hazelton in Australia. Many of the Hazeltons fly aircraft and Jim's sons both work in the sector painting aircraft. Jim started flying at a young age and was a founder of Hazelton Airlines, which he started with his brother Max at Orange before leaving that business to form and develop Navair, where literally hundreds of Australian airman and women were trained. He was a pioneer of crop dusting in Australia and then went on to ferry aircraft all over the world. Unlike many of his competitors in the ferry game, Jim never lost a plane and always completed the ferry task. He was one of the first to cross the Pacific in a single engine aircraft and had done so well over 200 times. In recent times Jim bought a Catalina float plane to Australia from Portugal and dropped by Kempsey to the entertainment of locals before going on to Sydney. His last ferry flight was conducted just months ago. It would be remiss not to mention Jim’s beloved wife Pam, who put up with his obsession and allowed him to be away so much following his pursuit of flying. Jim would always ring her daily to let her know of his arrival at various ports and forward plans. Meanwhile, Pam would take inquiries regarding the next possible ferry flight. Jim was incredibly quiet about his achievements, but was known not only in Australia but all over the world. He had many friends in the places he would visit from time to time while carrying out the ferry task. No one knows the exact hours Jim logged over his career, but many believe it would have been in excess of 50,000. Jim is survived by seven of eight children and several grandchildren. Sadly Jim’s son Martin, also an accomplished aviator, died some time ago. Extraordinary aviator Jim Hazelton passes away AVIATOR Jim Hazelton died on Tuesday afternoon at his Turners Flat home (aero glen) after a long battle ...

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2014/aair/ao-2014-032.aspx The aircraft manufacturer’s job card for a turbulence inspection specified a general visual inspection of the fuselage, stabilisers and wings with more detailed inspections if any anomalies were found. A detailed inspection of the wing attachment fittings was also required irrespective of the results of the general visual inspection. Over the course of the evening the non-rostered engineer and one of the duty engineers worked on disassembling some of the aircraft interior to access the wing attachment fittings. The duty engineers left at 2200, leaving the non-rostered engineer to complete the task. At about 2300 the engineer borrowed a nearby stand to provide a platform at about wing height. While on the stand positioned behind the left wing near the fuselage, the engineer inspected the upper surface of the wing, rear fuselage and tail by torchlight. The engineer finished work shortly after and returned to work at 0600 the next morning. No defects were identified from any of the inspections and the aircraft was returned to service the next day. Suspected birdstrike Subsequent to the occurrence on 20 February, the aircraft was operated on 13 sectors, the last of which was a scheduled passenger flight from Sydney to Albury, NSW on 25 February 2014. On descent into Albury the aircraft passed in close proximity to birds, which alerted the captain to the possibility of a birdstrike. There were no indications that a bird had struck the aircraft but on the ground, the aircraft’s pitch trim system fluctuated abnormally. The captain conducted a walk-around inspection with an expectation of bird damage to the left side of the aircraft. The only abnormality found was a deformity to a fairing at the top leading edge of the vertical stabiliser, which might have been the result of a birdstrike. The captain advised maintenance watch who dispatched an engineer to inspect the aircraft. The engineer used scissor lift equipment to inspect the tailplane and confirmed that the fairing might have been damaged by a bird but that there was also significant structural damage on top of the tailplane. The aircraft was grounded and the ATSB advised.

And a big kiss right back at you sweetheart

This is the unit I have fitted to mine. Avgas shouldn't affect it. http://www.aircraftextras.com/PDF-files/AD-AEFG-85x11b.pdf This is their homepage. There are some interesting gadgets here, have a look. http://www.aircraftextras.com

Or a separate vent on the wing

Mistakes can be made Nev, and our Hornets and the Savs have a header tank with a low level warning light . The fuel is feed to the header tank from whichever wing tank( or neither if you forget to turn one on) and then onto the engine. I can remember two incidents, one were the PIC when changing tanks forgot to turn the second tank on and the second incident was when a fuel tank cap was left off and the fuel was sucked out. Simple mistakes. But you must admit another warning system can't be bad. With the AAK range the fuel can been seen (or not)running through glass fuel filters when you are warned to a system problem with the header tank low fuel warning light. You then have the time (with mine 15 minutes or 5 ltrs ) to rectify a mistake or find a landing place. Yes the low fuel warning light might be faulty but at least it has warned you to a problem. But you are right, you must know your fuel system. And yes it will not warn of a problem after the header tank, but Ole always fits fuel pressure gauges to his range so so if the engine pump fails we then have an electric pump to switch to. Still not foolproof but if you know your system, better than nothing. As far as the Sav's I think they are set up similar, so maybe it is just a faulty sender unit. But don't just guess find out the problem and fix it.