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WA grandfather killed in light aircraft crash | Watch (msn.com)

Video shows Airborne with Cruise Wing. RAA registered.

Condolences to the family. Sad news.

On 23/10/2023 at 8:29 PM, LJS said:

time to spread the word to their potential gyro customers that this is not a manufacturer/dealer that you want to do business with!

 

They don't manufacture the Gyros, they just import them to resell. 

On 31/10/2022 at 11:22 AM, BrendAn said:

I rang raaus.  It seems to be certified aircraft only that are affected by calender time. If the maintenance is up to date and recorded you can apply to raaus to go on condition. It's probably always been that way .

In September 2021, as part of the Safety Month, RAAus produced the following video which confirms the on-condition requirements that must be met (watch to the end for clarification). Rotax TBO can be 9, 12 or 15 years depending on the engine serial number.

Released: 26 December 2022

The following statement can be attributed to ATSB Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell:

"The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has commenced an investigation into a collision with terrain involving a Cessna 210N single-engine light aircraft near Bulman, Northern Territory about 240 km north-east of Katherine.

"The flight, with a pilot and one passenger on board, was reported missing to authorities after the aircraft failed to arrive at its Katherine destination on Christmas Eve.

"A search, coordinated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, located the aircraft in the afternoon on Christmas Day with a debris field scattered over a large distance. Both occupants were confirmed deceased by Northern Territory Police.

"A team of transport safety investigators from the ATSB's Brisbane and Canberra offices are preparing to deploy to the accident site where they will commence the on-site phase of the investigation.

"Given the remote location, the ATSB is liaising with Northern Territory Police to determine the best way for investigators to access the accident site over the coming days.

"The initial ATSB safety investigation will include an examination of the wreckage, assessment of aircraft and pilot records, forecast and actual weather information, and any available recorded data.

"The ATSB’s evidence collection will define the size and scope of the investigation and determine the expected timeframe for the completion of a final report.

"A report will be published at the completion of the investigation. However, should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties."

// Ends

NOTE: The ATSB will not be providing any further statements in relation to this accident until the release of the preliminary report in about 6 - 8 weeks time.

Released: 26 December 2022

The following statement can be attributed to ATSB Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell:

“The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has commenced an investigation into a collision with terrain involving a foreign registered Glasair Super II aircraft near Appin, NSW which occurred shortly before 3.00pm on Monday.

“The aircraft came down in bushland in the vicinity of Appin Road, where on-site emergency services confirmed the two occupants on board were deceased.

"A team of transport safety investigators from the ATSB's Canberra and Brisbane offices are deploying to the accident site to commence the on-site phase of the investigation.

"The initial ATSB safety investigation will include an examination of the wreckage, assessment of aircraft and pilot records, weather information and any available recorded data.

"The ATSB’s evidence collection will define the size and scope of the investigation and determine the expected timeframe for the completion of a final report.

“The ATSB asks anyone who may have seen the aircraft in any phase of its flight, or who may have footage of any kind, to please make contact via our website - www.atsb.gov.au/witness 

"A report will be published at the completion of the investigation. However, should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties."

// Ends

NOTE: The ATSB will not be providing any further statements in relation to this accident until the release of the preliminary report in about 6 - 8 weeks time.

May not be. Apart from not having a commercial license it is reported that this is the second fatal accident in the same place. 

Horror moment woman tourist and ‘unlicensed’ pilot die when motorised hang-glider plunges 'like a stone' into gorge | The Irish Sun (thesun.ie)

Landing fees for aircraft at council owned airstrips should be the same fee as boats using council owned ramps. 

1 minute ago, planedriver said:

So what's the story if a pilot also takes his pet dog along for the ride?

There are plenty of pilots who do and more than one sometimes with pilot and passenger also. I would be very concerned with the noise level for a baby though.

Does anyone know abut any changes to being able to do any modifications to our own aircraft?

The previous Tech manual said under the heading of:

5 Approval Of Modifications

Factory, designer or owner generated minor modifications generally do not require approval, though owners may need to be prepared to justify why a modification is not considered to be a major modification.

However I cannot find any reference to that being allowed in the new Tech manual. All I can find is 

4 Approval of Modifications

The owner/operator of the aircraft or aeronautical product is ultimately responsible for the airworthiness of the aircraft or product. This includes ensuring that any modification has been approved and is compatible with the configuration of the aircraft, that the conditions of any approval have been complied with, that the airworthiness records for the aircraft or product are up to date, and for reporting major defects to RAAus associated with the modification.

I have read through most of the new manual and originally thought that the above statement was for experimental or LSA aircraft but cannot find where is says you are still allowed to do minor modifications on non-LSA aircraft. 

If they don’t have to renew every two years as the L2s do, then it would rely on RAA checking with each LAME as to whether they are still currently employed each year which I doubt they do or the LAME informing RAA if they no longer meet the requirements which I doubt they do. 

Terrible news. Condolences to family and friends of the two who so tragically lost their lives.

Well it does seem that RAAus is not impressed with the AirServices proposal and are asking for members to email them

On 06/01/2021 at 9:57 AM, Teckair said:

Can anyone advise as to whether or not trike hire is available in Australia?

Some instructors will hire trikes out and there are some syndicates around to share the cost of buying. The closest to you would be Bundaberg I think so you could check with the instructor there depending on whether you are HGFA or Raa 

35 minutes ago, WaterWings said:

The pilot is responsible for the airworthiness of the trike, but as its not yours you couldn’t possibly verify its condition.

The owner is responsible for the airworthiness 

There was was another thread about hiring a Trike a few years ago but I can’t find it now. Used to be one for hire through the royal Newcastle aero club. Registered through HGFA at the time

19 hours ago, Cosmick said:

My Aerochute is Factory Built as was my Quicksilver and slb's Airborne, all LSA

Some XT-582 are primary category not LSA. The Airborne manual reference I mentioned covers both

XT 582 Light Sport and Primary Category

Aircraft 
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
 

Airbrorne manual refers owners to the Rotax documents so it would be 300 hours and 5 years for the 582: 

72.00.10 Maintenance and Overhaul Other than any specific procedures specified elsewhere in this manual, detailed procedures for the maintenance and overhaul of the Rotax 582 UL engine fitted to the XT 582 aircraft can be found in the following documents:

- Rotax Operator Manual for Rotax Engine Type 582 Series

- Rotax Documentation CD Documentation for Rotax engines available at www.rotax-aircraft-engines.com

The supplied manuals and documentation are supplemented by Rotax Service letters and Service Bulletins as appropriate. The Rotax website should be periodically reviewed for these updates.

Overhaul of Rotax engines should be performed by a qualified Rotax service centre. For Special Light Sport Aircraft maintenance, this task must be referred to a Mechanic with powerplant rating and task specific training on Rotax 582 engine.

I thought it had previously been said in this forum that RAAus also confirm 300 hours or 5 years as per Rotax manuals. Although I have seen an on-condition form for a 582 in the RAAus technical manual but it appears to be a exact copy of the 912 one 

Just replying to another thread I read with interest the advert for a Trike on Australian classifieds.

It says The Australian Government is set to Legislate in 2021, that Rotax 582 Aircraft Engines have their TBO hours extended out to 500 hours! At 20 hours flying a year, this means you could fly this Trike for 19 More Years before even Thinking about an overhaul.

No idea what that means but I can’t see our government overriding Rotax 5 years TBO to over 19 years. 

17 hours ago, Wirraway said:

Well it has worsened.

As of a few minutes ago, down to 10 ads, including one hangar for sale, and one trike.

So only 8 aircraft.

so sad, been looking fir two years.

I noticed the Trike is also listed on Gumtree eBay and facebook so it is possible that owners of aircraft for sale may be using other methods of advertising rather than aviation classifieds.

RIP and condolences to his family and friends. Very sad to hear of another death.

It’s an Airborne xt-912 but does anyone know what wing it is?

Just announced Michael Linke is leaving RAA at the end of the year and taking up another role elsewhere.

"he has accepted a new position in a national organisation". I wonder where he is going to.

Sport Pilot magazine has arrived with voting material inside. Located eastern side of Melbourne.

Mine received today

email received Friday

Sport Pilot Magazine is landing in letterboxes! Keep your eye on your letterbox, because the all new Sport Pilot magazine will be in your hands shortly, if you haven't received it already!

Nothing in my letterbox yet

Last paragraph ...... “He and his wife, Peta, added two car seats in the back to accommodate their two favourite passengers

"They really love it. They sit in the back in their car seats and have their little headsets on and hang out the window," Mr Wulff said.

"We use it to bribe them quite regularly.”