Ed Herring

Hi Guys Training of overseas students is a big part of our Australian Aviation industry and therefore they are very important to our economy. While it sometimes seems to us that their command of "English" is not the best you will find that in reality it is better than we think.It is simply that we have difficultyunderstanding them! The Instructors will be ensuring that the "student" will have a proper understanding of procedures before letting them loose! Therefore if all of us are following the correct procedures we shouldbe aware of what they are basicaly talking about. We have all these same issues and concerns in our area with the overseas students, but with a little understandingit all seems to work! A good idea is to phone the training organisations and discuss any of your concerns with them. They will be keen to talk to you! Regards Ed Ed Herring

Hi All Well i now have my DC X11 Headset. Don't ask me how much they cost because it was my birthday present from my lovely Wife and she won't tell me. But i can tell you what i think of them. GREAT HEADSET...! Light, comfortable and do the job very well. My phone even works with them. The battery pack is very light unlike some others. My MIL has a bose which i have used on occasion and the DC is even more comfortable in my opinion. Time will tell but so far so good. Regards Ed Ed Herring

Hi All Murray Bridge Flying School in South Australia run 4 Day Theory Course's for the RA-Aus Instructor Rating, including PMI. Contact 08 8531 1744. Accomodation & Hire Car available. Regards Ed Ed Herring

Hi Esqual Welcome to the forums. There is an aircraft that looks similar to the Esqual that looks very impressive http://www.arionaircraft.com/Sport%20Lightning.htmlThe Australian agent is Dennis Bourchard ( who also built an Esqual ) 08 8767 2145 I believe a good number of them are under contruction already in Australia. Regards Ed Ed Herring

Hi Darren I consider you to be a true Recreational Pilot. From the Jabiru to the Strikermaster or Yak. You sure are extreem. Well done and welcome to the Forums! Regards Ed

Hi Roger You will certainly enjoy the Sportstar and the good people at Aldinga! Welcome to the Forums and enjoy your flying! ;) Best Regards Ed

Hi Christine A big welcome to the forums!We have such a diverse group of aviators inour group and you certainly have added to the spectrum. I will drop in to check out your aircraft next time i am in Ballarat. Best Regards Ed

Hi Dave Well done Mate! No stopping you now...i am looking forward to the progress update as i have been following yourlessons all the way. ;) :big_grin: ;) :star: Best Regards Ed Ed Herring

Hi Shifty Making the decision what aircraft you are going to fly and train in can actually be a lot harder than one might think! If you are going toPenfield you will have a choice of Gazelle, Drifter,CT-2K and of course the Fly Synthesis Texan TC and Storch.All these types are great Aircraft and it will in the end be up to you with a personal choice. I have flown all these types with the exeption of the CT. To answer your question about the Texan and the Storch they are both very nice aircraft. Both are excelent performers but you need to fly them to make up your own mind. Have a go and have fun! Isn't it great to have so many choices.........! Regards Ed

Hi Stuart It doesn't matter what you fly as long as you are flying. Flying different Aircraftis part of the challenge and gives you a greater sense of achievement. Often the different characteristics of type teaches you to fly by the numbers better becausenailing the numbersis the key to success. Don't worry about different Throttle and Stick positions,just understand what they do!So in summary, knowing the numbers for the type and understanding thoroughly the effects of the controls andyou are on the way to being comfortable with whatever you fly! Welcome to the Forums and have fun! Best Regards Ed ;)

Hi Brian There are those that say that flying a Drifter is the ultimate experience! I must say it islike real fun. Welcome to the Forums.;) Regards Ed Ed Herring

Good on you Arthur. I was looking forward to seeing a photo of Johns aircraft. I had heard that he had done a good job with it! Regards Ed

How good is this.....! Looks great.... Ed BushCaddy R 80 all metal Light Sport Aircraft With the new Light Sport Plane rules now finalized in the U.S. a number of Canadian manufacturers of light aircraft are beginning the process of certification in order to make their craft available to U.S. customers. Canadian Light Aircraft Sales and Service brought what looked to be a brand new factory demo to Airventure 2005. In fact the plane was actually a two place trainer that had over seven hundred hours on it and had made several long distance flights into Canada's remote north Sean Gilmore President of CLASS had a BushCaddy R 80 nicknamed "Uppiapik" which means Little Owl on display. The R80 is an all metal aircraft using solid rivet cabin construction, with all of the construction pre-jigged, pre-punched and pre-drilled. Making it an easy aircraft to build, with the average building time being 1500 hours. Normal tools used for sheet metal work, such as rivet gun are all that is required, and the kit can easily be built in an area the size of a two car garage. A large pictorial building manual is supplied with each kit, and a 1-800 number is available for answers to builders questions. The R 80 has a wide comfortable forty four inch cabin, uses standard aircraft stick and rudder tail dragger style controls with a center mounted stick and dual rudder pedals, and throttles. Power is supplied by the Rotax 912 series of aircraft engines in either the 80 or 100 hp versions. Take off runs take approximately 180 feet, cruise speed 90 to 95 mph, climb rate at gross 800 to 900 feet per minute and stall 38 to 40 mph. The BushCaddy R 80 is well suited for float operation, and can easily be fitted with ski's for winter flying, making it an excellent bush plane. The plane comes either factory built under the Basic and Advanced Ultralight Categories in Canada or in kit form. CLASS is building a plane for a U.S. customer and has all of the paperwork etc. done for it to fit into the Light Sport Aircraft Category in the U.S Ed Herring

Hi John A big welcome to the Forums! Love to see some photos of your project. I am about to do a google search and find out just what a BushCaddy is. Sounds interesting. Regards Ed

Hi All This is what we all need to keep a close eye on! If we are content to let it happen...it will happen! Regards Ed MEDIA RELEASE AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA OVER 50 YEARS AS THE VOICE OF GENERAL AVIATION IN AUSTRALIA 16 August 2006 For Immediate Release Lack of Aviation Policy Alan Jones’ opinion piece this morning on 2GB in Sydney regarding the events at Bankstown Airport was most timely and appropriate. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association fully supports Save Our Secondary Airports, the action group that is campaigning about unjust practices against general aviation operators at Bankstown. We also support groups protesting about similar events in Brisbane (Archerfield), Perth (Jandakot), Canberra and Adelaide (Parafield). Operators can face being locked out and/or fenced in (see Australian Flying Sept/Oct 2006. p37) if they have difficulties with their property-developer landlords. They are being forced off airports with little or no recompense for any improvements or building costs incurred. There is no effort at enhancement or assistance for existing aviation small businesses – instead they are told to pay more and earn less, or leave. Small business is Australia’s largest employer, and the nation’s continuing prosperity demands that respect and consideration of this should be paramount. If the smaller aviation maintenance and support businesses at Bankstown and other airports are driven away, imagine what will happen to vital community services such as: · Royal Flying Doctor Service · CareFlight · Angel Flight · Emergency Services such as Bushfire spotting, control and water bombing · Police Air · Aerial surveys · Coastal surveillance Does the community really want to go without these valuable assets? AOPA is concerned at the national decline in General Aviation activity, which we believe needs a credible aviation policy at both State and National levels. We, along with other significant aviation groups and personalities, have identified this lack of a coherent aviation infrastructure and action policy as a major drain on the Australian community. The skill base, export capacity and national assets are being diminished at a frightening rate. Australia was once a world leader in aviation – this is in danger of being lost for all time. For More Information Col Rodgers President [email protected] Office: Tim Blatch 02 9791 9099 [email protected]

Hi Ian Is there an update on the Point Cook tennants dilema? Has the RA-Aus had any input into the future of Oasis and the other tennants? I hope so as they are part of an Industry that is very important to us all! Regards Ed

Hi Ian 544 kg is a very good weight...it also restricts our wives to limited luggage which is a bonus! It's ok my wife looked over my shoulder and said that i can leave my lap top at home next time! Regards Ed

Hi All This Poll is interesting from the point of view of an endorsement for Australia's greatest success story! JABIRU.....! Well done To Rodney and the crew! Regards Ed

In the last twelve months in order of most hours! Jabiru( the backbone of the fleet ) AA5B(it's very recreational) Gazelle( honesty plus) Texan TC( technology plus ) PA-28( it's still recreational ) C172( it's still recreational ) GR912Lightwing ( she gets my full attention ) Regards Ed Ed Herring

Hi Ian Some contact details for the Honourable Senator! Senator The Hon. Sandy Macdonald Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence Deputy Leader of The Nationals in the Senate [email protected] Suite SG112 Parliament House Tel: 02 6277 3705 Fax: 6277 3247 Senator Sandy McDonald P.O. Box 1780 TAMWORTH NSW 2340 Dear Senator I have been advised that the defence dept has given flight schools including.......................

Well done Arthur! Nice pictures and well done to the hosts. Regards Ed PS Some more pictures on SAC site from members that attended. Even one of your machine Arthur! Very nice! www.sportaircraft.org.au Latest Newsletter! Ed Herring

Hi Gregg Even i remember what i thought of the Jabiru hand brake in the very early 90's afterthe C172! But after many hours in the Jabi i have actually got to like it a lot! So you see to me the Texan hand brake presents no problem! And the more you fly it the more you will like it! Regards Ed

Hi All It's great to see Monty's post on the Forum with such great news about the Texan LSA. ( Texan LSA is here ) ( "Hi Everyone, great to see so much positive comments about the Texan. Your suggestions and perceptions are being listened too and relayed back to the factory. Indeed each new plane is better than the last. This is my first post so expect many more as we gear up for for the spring flying season. I have great news re:LSA, the factory has advised me that they are now ready to take orders for Texan LSA aircraft. The LSA Texanhas a design weight of 640 kg. A press release will be issued shortly to announce this big step! Happy flying Caz Monteleone Importer." ) Well done Caz as i am aware of your hard work towards making this happen in Australia. Best Regards Ed Ed Herring

Hi Dave I have found that your perception of the hand brake issue is not a problem when the lock nut is used properly on the throttle as it frees up your hand. In fact the braking operation is much smoother than some other types when the "student" lifts his/her heels off the floor to use the toe brakes and the resultant twitchy taxi! Just my opinion! And yes the electric trim is definatelythe way to go! Regards Ed

Hi BlueSideUp! Welcome to the Forum...! I suspect that if every thing has checked out with the engine it may be simply airflow. You have allready played with the radiator ect to improve airflow and i suspect more work is needed in this area. Is the cowl standard for a Pulsar? The Cowl and Baffles are often critical to CHT. Regards Ed