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If the aircraft or pilot are attached to RAAus we offer to assist. There are many NSW Police who have also completed RAAus investigators consultant course themselves. Although not in policy we are cautious not to become involved in every crash when the aircraft and pilot are not connected to our association. It is hard for us to justify spending members money assisting with an investigation when it is not directly linked to RAAus. It then falls to the regulator. Regards, Jim Tatlock.

Didn't it crash 10-15 metres from 60 people? Jim

Great Ian. Look forward to a catch up. 3-5pm will be an open forum so any concerns, comments, suggestions or questions from any of your forum members (if they are RAAus Members) can be raised for discussion in a less formal manner if they wish. Regards, Jim Tatlock.

Fellow flyers, This coming Saturday the AGM will be held at Lethbridge Airfield. It would be great if you can attend. Lethbridge Airfield 18 October 2014 2.00pm to 3.00pm Hope to see you there. Jim Tatlock. Treasurer.

Mike, Good on you for putting this post up. In my time I have come across a few pilots that when talking too have indicated similar feelings to yourself. At least one of them gave up flying. I think if you are having rservations it is wise to take a break and talk it through with friends, other pilots or a professional. I go on the concept if it is not fun don't do it. On a few occasions I have hopped into friends planes and gone for a fly and experienced an un-easy feeling that they really arn't fully flying the plane to a level I am comfortable with. Needless to say I don't climb in again. Some days I just don't feel like flying and choose NOT to fly on these days. Wish you the best. Have a chat to a few instructors might help. Never feel pressured to fly!! Regards, Jim Tatlock.

Hi all, I am yet to personally meet Michael Linke but am confident he will be the Manager RAAus requires to get us moving forward again. He brings skills and knowledge of running not for profits and working with volunteer boards. I also do not want to discount the great effort and progress Mark Clayton contributed. We still have hurdles but are making progress. In relation to comments about Don Ramsey he has been nothing but helpful to many on the board. I am currently discussing our constitution with Don and hoping some future changes will be proposed to advance the Association. Regards, Jim Tatlock RAAus Treasurer

John, 30 Applications received. Shortlisted to 5. 5 interviews conducted. A total of 10 votes from the board in favour of Michael Linke. Remaining board members did not vote or comment. The matter was discussed in Camera on our Webforums. Regards, Jim Tatlock

I read via google that a chopper did a sweep with magnetron recently. Do not know the result. Also it looks like ATSB recently did something with the file in June 2014. https://au.news.yahoo.com/sunday-night/features/a/24046608/part-one-finding-vh-mdx/

Ladies and gents, RAAus has two trained investigator consultants working with the SA police to determine the most likely cause. If any information comes that we can legally release to the membership we will ASAP. From photos and locations items have been observed it is suspected the aircraft suffered a significant failure. What caused the failure is not yet determined. Regards, Jim Tatlock RAAus board executive.

A Mexican newspaper reports that bored Royal Air Force pilots stationed on the Falkland Islands have devised what they consider a marvelous new game. Noting that the local penguins are fascinated by airplanes, the pilots search out a beach where the birds are gathered and fly slowly along it at the water's edge. Perhaps ten thousand penguins turn their heads in unison watching the planes go by, and when the pilots turn around and fly back, the birds turn their heads in the opposite direction, like spectators at a slow-motion tennis match. Then, the paper reports, "The pilots fly out to sea and directly to the penguin colony and overfly it. Heads go up, up, up, and ten thousand penguins fall over gently onto their backs.

Hello all, I'm guessing most here are L2's. I just want to place my personal view point on this issue. Firstly I don't believe Darren Tech Manager will insist you perform 4 x annuals. The letter specifically mentions "Exemptions may be approved via agreement". If you send your office copy of work performed in I am sure it would be reviewed and if it demonstrates currency then presto you have a renewed L2. I spoke to Darren yesterday and today and he re-in force the above. If you are active I see no obstacle to getting l2 renewed via agreement with tech. Jim Tatlock.

Spoke with him today and he says that's is not the case. Jim.

Nope. Different. Jim

You say tomato I say potatoe....

Hello all, I'm guessing most here are L2's. I just want to place my personal view point on this issue. Firstly I don't believe Darren Tech Manager will insist you perform 4 x annuals. The letter specifically mentions "Exemptions may be approved via agreement". If you send your office copy of work performed in I am sure it would be reviewed and if it demonstrates currency then presto you have a renewed L2. This whole process is not new. It has been in the tech manual for ages. It just has never had a Tech Manager ensuring the Tech Manual is followed as per their employment requirement. As an active restricted L2 I can personally say I have seen work performed by other L2's that has far from impressed me. I have been involved in several repairs as the second person and there is nothing worse! I have met some members with a 'I'll give it a go" attitude. Thats ok for working on a go-kart but a plane! In the past Courts of Law have also questioned the maintenance practices of RAAus. I anticipate we will have between 4-6 Coronial enquiries in the next 2 years looking at all aspects of RAAus, including maintenance. If any of those enquiries lay blame on RAAus then a civil matter seeking compensation is likely to follow. If hypothetically that civil matter is successful and there was a finding in relation to L2 maintenance failure, then upon further discovery it is shown that RAAus does not even follow its own rules ie tech manual then that could very well be the end of our great organisation. We have improved dramatically in the last 12 months, we need to continue down that road. Sometimes a little pain now is better than a lot forced on you later on. As to the L2 I have been told there are about 900 on the books. However when you try to find them they are scarce. Many I believe have been on the books from the two stroke days, all you needed was two buddies to sign you are awsome and L2 you become. In my view it makes sense to establish exactly who out there is skilled and available to perform the duties. I would like to see those who really want to perform the work have the opportunity to improve such as running Jab and Rotex courses for the active L2's. As stated the above is MY view. Look forward to hearing more. There is nothing sinister going on, were just trying to get things running as they were designed to run. Regards, Jim Tatlock Restricted L2

Have you had CAO 100.5 done to check instruments? Cheap instruments can have lots of variance at different alititudes. I know a guy with a similar name to me that hangs out at YLED that can do that stuff for you. Jim (Shameless).

I'm hearing you, send me an email detailing your aircraft and the school aircraft and ill look into it. Jim.

Stearman, Your comments are confusing, I do however feel your pain. Can you please send me an email with more detail and I will discuss your case when in Canberra early next week and call you back. Also the details of the school as they have priority as per a previous resolution I put up. I look forward to getting more info and resolving this issue. Email [email protected] Regards, Jim Tatlock. RAAus Treasurer

Yup, I can recall they sucessfully got a conviction on a few petrol stations in Bendigo 10 years ago. One of the cashiers turned states evidence. JT

Cost of Magazine per member - It is the biggest individual cost. Magazine Subscription Yearly $66.00

The Straw Poll being refered to was initiated by Rod Birrel from my recollection when he began to discuss issues at the GM's presentation. The concept was in relation to having the option of electronic magazine. The GM may have then polled the members on other issues but I cannot comment as I had other duties I had to attend to. Jim

I don't think conducting a poll online would necesarily give us an accurate representation of membership. I'd love to be proved wrong on this point. Jim Tatlock.

Well done Andy. We need members like yourself putting hands up and running for the board. I know you have the support of the Executive and I personally believe you would be an asset if elected. For those who read these forums I can tell you Andy has always been available to assist the board whenever requested. He has regularly contacted me to keep informed as to progress and given guidance and advice if I requested some. Good luck. Jim Tatlock Victorian Board Member.

Allan well of thread but if the ACCC get involved you have nothing to worry about. Jim

Kaz, The oil and gas industry are doing this at the moment. It's an agreement for a period of time that they will not poach each others employees (an attempt to control wages and manning). I have heard of it but never seen it written. Colusion at its best if it is truly happening. Jim