biggles

Hi all fellow flyers who attended the BBQ and meeting at Lethbridge on the 4th of FebFirstly I apologise for not introducing myself while there but us Gippsland flyers who flew down there for the BBQ and meeting were left a little jaded by the manners of the CEO once the food ran out at 12:32 pm for a 12:30 so called BBQ

A sorry fellas we have just run out would have been acceptable and taken onboard instead of the rude "that's it all gone that's it no more" we received

 

We were not the only ones that missed out by any means and yes before you all jump on the defense on catering for unknown numbers if your starting a BBQ at 12:30 start it at 12:30, I'm sure a few possibly went back for seconds but that's not my grip

 

Cheers

 

Alf

Thanks for that specific and in-arguable lockwiring data. Whilst 'turns-per-inch' wasn't the l/wiring question I was dudded on, your reprint from AC43b clearly shows that there is/was no suggestion anwhere that convoluting three strands of lockwire into a 'braid' or 'plait' is an acceptable aviation standard. The 'braided' or 'plaited' example pictured in the exam question (while correctly threaded to prevent either bolt head backing off) was accompanied by the query "is the example shown, correct for lockwire?" My response in the negative was judged incorrect. Never in 8 years on the tools as a trained AE tech in the RCAF and nearly 50 years of subsequent tinkering with aircraft anywhere in the world have I seen safety-wiring done in the manner that RAA/CASA/Canvas apparently reckon is acceptable. Hopefully this 'bad' example will be eliminated from the testing of a layman's understanding of home maintenance under L-1 authority. cheers riley

On the 'results sheet', advising that I had passed, they listed the Q' s, they consider I got wrong . I disagreed with a few of their assessments and found a few questions poorly worded and ambiguous...... Bob

Didn't think that was Marlo Bob lol

That is interesting as I haven't heard of anybody else being able to get that info - I would be interested to hear where you found that?

Returning to Bairnsdale following trip to Yarram, 56 nm to the SW. last Sunday

Small coastal settlement of Seaspray

Dry Lake Reeve with Lake Victoria behind. Start of the Great Dividing range distant.

Crossing Lake Victoria leaving Loch Sport, Lake Reeve and Bass Strait to starboard.

As of today, Jab still have 4, 'generation 3' - 2200 engines available for sale ..... Bob

Apex gang ?

Surely public liability is covered by our membership of RAAus?

https://www.raa.asn.au/storage/raaus-certificate.pdf

Ya flyin up to it Bob?

I don't fly enough so I use check lists. I wrote my own database after having played with others on the iPad and preferred mine. This is using FileMaker and runs on the iPad. I probably went over the top with the info there but I was on a roll.[ATTACH=full]47186[/ATTACH]

Ahh just beautiful Bob the area we live and fly inI never tire of the view around here

Well done mate, see you Sunday as I'll pop in to the club house on my way to Lakes

Prop apparently 'out of synch'. with chip .

Flying along the Ninety Mile Beach, with Bass Strait beneath me, a few days ago. Pic. shows the tourist township of Loch Sport with its permanent population of around 600, swelling to around 4000 during Xmas holidays, on the shores of Lake Victoria,( part of the Gippsland Lake system ). The causeway across the mainly dry Lake Reeve, gives access to the Ninety Mile Beach for bathing and fishing activities. The flat farming country in the background is SW of Bairnsdale. The Southern edge of the Great Dividing Range ( not visible due to haze ) is some 20 nm distant and Mt Hotham a further 35 nm to the North ..... Bob

Bob: you were onboard? That would have me waking up in the early mornings sweating. even now. For anybody with aircraft knowledge, seeing the damage to that A380 would be on the scale of the scene in Pulp Fiction where Jules decides that not being shot was an Act of God.

" the thing that saved that flight was the presence of at least two check Captains on that flight "

Couldn't agree more Oscar , we were just plain bloody lucky .... Bob

Recreational Aviation Australia is saddened to advise members of a dual fatality involving John Cresswell, CFI of Caboolture Microlights, and Jason Caswell in QLD on 25 November in a Rotax-powered Airborne XT-912 weight shift aircraft. The aircraft was registered with Recreational Aviation Australia.

Recreational Aviation Australia dispatched an accident consultant to the scene who has been assisting police with the preliminary investigation and we will continue to assist Queensland Police during the investigation.

Our thoughts go out to the friends and families of those involved at this very difficult time.

At this early stage, we cannot speculate as to the cause of the accident, however, if any areas of immediate safety concern are determined, we will advise pilots and operators as soon as practicable. We will continue to work with police and provide a formal report to the Coroner in due course.

Whilst this incident is a devastating reminder of how unforgiving our sport can be, RAAus remains committed to keeping our sport safe and fun. We ask that members maintain strong levels of diligence and continue to adhere to our core safety messages.

Findings - Queensland Courts[/url] . Just know the name of the deceased and approximate date.As an example this one is about the replica spitfire crash - http://www.courts.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/337622/cif-uscinski-20141229.pdf

Well BobGuess we won't be getting much feedback on any accident investigated by the coroner then.

Unless of course if he is an aviation nut like the rest of us and has a vested interest in the rest of us to learn from someone else's unfortunate passing

 

Alf

The States and Territories Acts vary slightly but the following refers to the policy (in part) in Queensland ...... Bob

The Coroners Act 2003 imposes strict limitations on the release of coronial documents because these documents contain highly sensitive and very personal information. The coroner must consent to the release of the information and it can only be released if the coroner is satisfied that the person seeking the documents has an appropriate interest in the information (for example an immediate family member). The coroner can also release information if satisfied it is in the public interest for the information to be released. For example, the coroner might release information about a dangerous product to the media to ensure the public is made aware of the danger. In these cases the coroner must consult with the family before releasing the information.

Yes yes Frank , I know you have been doing this for years, but we are not getting any younger and our thoughts/reactions are not necessarily what they were . You will be a Septaugenarian soon and, sorry to say, but it's all downhill from there . Crocs have been known to leap into small boats, and we would like to have you around for a few years yet ! . I guess what I'm saying is, it's a bit like VFR pilots who have gotten away with flight into IMC a few times, but don't realise that the clock is ticking down. ....... Bob .

Tell him the full story Frank . Tell him about those 5 metre,man eating,saltwater crocs in the river on your boundary . Go on, tell him Frank !! ...Bob

Generally speaking points for flights at busy times and seat upgrades is a far better way of spending them. My wife once spent my points on a macbook...bad mistake

Why is everything ' brand new ' , used to be just ' new ' in my day .... Maybe I'm just gettin' old and grumpy......Bob.