Galpin

I am ashamed at what has been written here by fellow aviators. The language, diatribe and bile that has issued forth is an absolute disgrace. What sought of people are you? What are your standards? Please, take a long hard look at yourselves. You may point the finger abusively at someone, but at the same time you are pointing-out your standards with three fingers pointing back at you.

Goodbye.

Galpin checked on google and would like order some. Was going to order online from US but looks like they don't ship to Australia so you have to buy from Australian distributor. Is this correct and where do you source yours?

http://www.driwash.com.au/website/Company/product_waterless_carwash.php

I have not ordered for a few years (shows how long mine has lasted) , so the company may have changed. Give it a go. I would caution about listening to any sales pitch about selling the product. DriWash is very good, but it is not cheap.

I use DriWash, a waterless solution which is sprayed on and buffs off. It can be used on aircraft. Just Google DriWash. I have no monetary interest in DriWash, it's what I have used for many years.

In the beginning, God created the earth & rested.Then God created Man & rested.

Then God created Woman & rested.

 

Since then, neither God nor man has rested.

 

Here endeth the lesson.

Send the rain to us. West of Hamilton, Vic. we have had just 12mls in the last two months. We could do with a big drink.

A bit off topic but were you at 10 ATC sqn in PN ? I was there from 1964-1968. Also flew on the Dak out of Ohakea/ Went on to join the airforce and did 5,000 hours on Orions. Flew the Dak and still have that endorsement on my CPL.

In 1964 I had the privilege of flying a DC3 for 10 minutes. The flight was out of Ohakea. This privilege was afforded to NZ flying cadets. It also helped having a father who served in WWII, who "loved" the DC3 (he returned from the war, flying a DC3) and had a bit of pull in certain quarters.

If you go to the site below (bydanjohnson.com) you will see a two seat Vampire. Unfortunately, the company only got so far and is now looking for a new owner.

http://www.bydanjohnson.com/index.cfm?b=6&m=5&id=22

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Bill

I was lucky enough to have a choice between two different types to train in. I chose the one that was easiest to fly (or more accurately, flew as a well designed aircraft should ), even though it was more expensive. I wanted to discover how the controls worked and learn to fly in various conditions first before I started dealing with the idiosyncrasies of aircraft design. I'm happy with the choice so far.It will be interesting to fly different types in the future (taildraggers are definitely on the list), but honestly I love flying an aircraft that flies as an extension of myself.

 

As an aside, flying with my instructor in his Rv-7A....that is really an aircraft where you just have to think what you want to do and it does it. Exhilarating!

the little LSA Jabiru will teach you to really fly. the aircraft won't help you at all. and if you can master the LSA, then you can easily fly anything.

The problem with only going to Natfly for the day is that most of the fun seems to happen at night.........especially at Camp David Oh well....just about to head over to Temora now....hope to see some of you there.

Does look nice but...........with that wing where it is, forward/down view is seriously compromised, isn't it? Now if it where higher than the pilots head...................just thinking

If this aircraft really gets up and reaches its potential, then I'm assuming it will be a very good addition to recreational aviation.

I've always been intrigued by Canard aircraft since building a plywood throw model of one as a teenager. How quickly and efficiently it flew compared to more conventional models.There is a new SSDR canard aircraft under development in the UK. I'd guess it could compete with the Saphire for future sales.

http://www.manufacturing.net/articles/2012/03/flying-high

I would really like to be there, like last year, but commitments preclude that eventuality. However my Lightning 7149 (still for sale and under 100k) will be there. Remember this advert from some time ago?

Just doing some research & thought I would call upon the fount of combined knowledge that hangs out here! Which 2 seat aircraft offer the highest cruise speed say 130 knots or better suitable for long distance travel? I'm thinking ultralight but would consider imported GA if the operating costs aren't too high.

All forums for me, and I'm here most days and more than once a day usually.Pud

Very nice! Where did you manage to source those engines from?

We are running the Jabiru 3 litre which gives us a cruise of 135 knots. We compared the Morgan Sierra with the Jabiru 230 and much prefered the Sierra.If you run through our posts (my son-in-law Kevin who bought the aircraft is;- KJFAB) on the Morgan Forum you will see all the reasons there.

Why not fly down to Tarree one day and check them out.

 

Incidentally I believe that the reason there are not many JOEY 2's around is because they are fibreglass and some people are unable or don't like working with fibreglass.

Good to hear the news that you are representing the Premier State, Don.Congratulations!!

 

May you be given much wisdom in your role.

I agree with the comments above. No complaints about getting the mag on the 5th day of the month. Previously mine was always long after everyone else but it seems they have the distribution issue resolved as well. I've yet to read it all but the articles and layout look very good. My thanks to the editors and publishers.

So....when do I get my "free pilot gear"

Hi to you all,Just wondering if anyone has received their RAA mag this month.

Pete

Please let us have some answers, not excuses.

The aircraft was on show at Avalon. An information sheet was available. Most of the sheet's information is available on the web site.