Vev

Think It's one of the few flying.. 3 possible is it Vev?. 1980... That's only 37 years ago. The current engine (type) in it is probably the best of the period. Nev

I beleive there only 4 still flying in the world and this is one of them. The earlier 1928 models had the Curtiss OX5 engines but were considered under powered for the airframe, the 1929 had the Wright Whirlwind J-5-6 engine with 165hp. It feels like a time machine flying her around, no radio, only charts and a compass, can't see forward because of a huge pot in the middle of the screen which soon gets covered in grease from the rocker gear.

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Vev

It's absolutely gorgeous. I assume it's a restoration rather than a replica?Nice co-incidental colour match with the car too.

Vev

Hi Ben,

I think you’re right and it does have boat tail, with a wooden polished carvel top. When I flew in (it’s my Curtiss) this fellow turned up in this beautiful little car and we both took a photo.

Cheers

Vev

Bingo Mick, well done. It’s a 1929 Curtiss Robin with a J 5 6 engine.

I can give a small hint on the car ... it’s French.

Airspace advocacy on behalf of membersRAAus is pleased to advise members of two important airspace developments which are key components and successes of RAAus member advocacy via direct submissions and Regional Airspace and Procedures Advisory Committee (RAPAC) to CASA, the Defence Department and the Office of Airspace Regulation.

The first success relates to RAAus pilots and the current limitation on transit through East Sale military managed restricted areas.

 

In May 2018 a new VFR corridor north of East Sale will be created to allow transit for RAAus members and other airspace users without airways clearance. This will be designated as a new Danger Area (D353) and Class G airspace, effectively allowing transit through the area for RAAus pilots currently unable to access controlled or active restricted airspace.

 

Further details will be provided closer to the release date expected in May 2018 and communicated through e-news, website and Sport Pilot. RAAus pilots cannot transit East Sale until this new Danger Area is formalised and provided on aeronautical charts.

 

Well done R AAus ! ..... Bob

Cheers

Vev

Good try Spacesailor, but no cigar this time.

Ok Guys ... what is this aircraft and double points for the car, which I really don't know what it is.

Is it a Lockspeiser?

We should have quite a few of our warbird collection out on Sunday as a bit of a preview for the airshow coming up in March.

Jack

Hey Jack!! we've just posted the Tyabb airshow promo in our facebook page of the flying show and already we've got a few emails of many looking forward to it (and so are we!!!)"Carlos and the flying show team"

Buena noches ... looking fwd to seeing you and the team down here again. We have some interesting aircraft lined up, which I'm sure you and your boys will enjoy.

Thanks for sharing on FB page :-)

Cheers

Jack

Good stuff, Vev. I particularly like the Sopwiths - hope they will be there!Cheers,

 

Neil

Hey Neil,

Good to hear from you mate.

We will have 3 of them .. 2 x Pups and the Snipe.

Cheers

Vev

Love it. Might try to make it next year.

Vev

Just before 40sec you almost timed the cymbals with the landings :)..not sure if it was intended but great effect.

The Tyabb Airshow is back on March 11 2018

Preview of the promo video

Hope you like it ... let me know?

Cheers

Vev

I think you must be confusing avgas with something else.Its extremely volatile and has a large number of low molecular size components that are quite neuro-active when inhaled. They do have a significant high-inducing effect.

The volatile nature can be seen when you spill some avgas on the ground - it evaporates really fast.

 

Spill some opal on the side of your shoes and while its not strong it is noticeable for days. Drop it on the ground and its there till you drive away and probably lots longer.

 

One of the things I really hate about mogas is that if you get it on yourself it stinks for hours but spill same amount of avgas on yourself and its gone in seconds or minutes.

 

The shell documents available on their webshow show the constituents of Avgas 100LL as :

 

Contains:

 

Chemical name Identification number Concentration [%]

 

toluene 108-88-3, 203-625-9 5 - 25

 

Xylene, mixed isomers 1330-20-7, 215-535-7 5 - 25

 

cyclohexane 110-82-7, 203-806-2 1 - 5

 

Ethylbenzene 100-41-4, 202-849-4 1 - 5

 

n-Hexane 110-54-3, 203-777-6 0 - 5

 

Trimethylbenzene,

 

all isomers 25551-13-7, 247-099-9 0 - 5

 

cumene 98-82-8, 202-704-5 0 - 0.5

 

Naphthalene 91-20-3, 202-049-5 0 - 0.5

 

On the other hand lead poisoning is not high-producing at all. Most people have no idea they have it - when at lower levels (need subtle testing to pick it) or have debilitating not euphoric effects when its severe.

I am quite sure about my facts. Avgas in low in aromatics and low in volatility compared to mogas. It contains < 5% of the aromatics (typically <2%), which is what the kids get high on, however I do concede they do not get high on lead poisoning. All of the work and design done on Opel was using Avgas without the lead, albeit the normal mogas automotive additives are included.

In terms of your observations of the residuals from spilling mogas... Mogas has a somewhat wide range of materials and the residues is often the heavy ends that are in the mix as well as some of the additives. The light ends (toluene, xylene etc) will flash off very quickly which is what these poor kids get their high from.

Opel and Avgas is almost all Isooctane, low in aromatics (solvents) and low volatility... Opel as a retail product has made a huge difference in slowing the petrol sniffing use. Unfortunately these kids have found new ways to get a high out of petroleum products, which I do not wish to promote and think it best I not mention here.

Cheers

Vev

Thanks Jack. RVAC newsletter has the comps and BBQ for the Sunday. I'll be there Saturday.

Hi Dave,

They are both on ... Saturday is the normal sizzle a trophy presentation ... Sunday we have a comp and another sizzle.

It's sausage city at Tyabb this weekend!

Cheers

Jack

Hi Dave,

Yes it's on this Saturday.

There are a few clubs coming so it should be a good turn up.

I'm traveling and will miss out this week.

Cheers

Jack

I'm surprised to hear these kids are using Avgas to sniff. Avgas is made from just about 100% isooctane, which is extremely low in aromatics and has low volatility. In fact Opel fuel is made from isooctane (Avgas), without the lead, so as to making sniffing almost pointless. All these kids are getting high on is lead poisoning.

I agree Nev.

My own observations tells me that people do avoid accessing treatment owing to fears they will be caught up in the AvMed system and forced to spend a small fortune on tests and specialist or even be grounded. I say AvMed is not only ineffective in predicting or preventing future medical related flying incidents i.e. food poisoning, it is counter productive in driving good health management.

I feel there is reasonable augment to suggest AvMed could be a root cause in poor medical management ... In my opinion, CASA would do better to encourage pilots to develop more open relationship with the family GP's and their specialist to manage their health in a private and confidential way.

After all, we are all responsible every day to make the call if we are fit to fly ... surely we can be given the responsibility to manage ones health under self-certification using the services of my own GP's professional support.

Cheers

Vev

G'day Alf ... I'm sorry we didn't chat yesterday too. I meant to catch up after the meeting but I took my granddaughter over to have a sit in the AN2 and you had left by the time I got back from the hangar.

You know you are always welcome at Tyabb for a BBQ lunch any Saturday.

Cheers

Vev

I went along and thought that it was worthwhile event.... I suspect there was a better turnout than expected but that is a positive, rather than no one at all, even if the catering was a little under sized.

Personally I thought the input from both Michael and Darren was informative and open. It was clear, in my mind, that strategically they are trying to position the RAA to compete within a new set of environments (RPL) to retain and grow the membership via new privileges such as higher weight limits and control airspace access. Equally, retaining the old platforms to support the rag and tube aircraft in which RAA was founded.

I was pleased to hear they are reacting to the regulators from a base of factual data and evidence, which will be important to set the arguments around retaining or current medicals self-certifications process. This is an area that does worry me and something we should all provide feedback to the RAA that we want them to fight tooth and nail to retain.

I think these engagements are good and I say keep rolling them out to the members... I'm pleased I went and thanks to Lethbridge and the members for hosting the day!

Cheers

Vev

I have sent the letter below to my local member. Hopefully others on this site will agree enough to send something along the same lines to their members. If we don't speak up then the silliness will get passed.

I write to you, my local member, to ask that you vote against the “Air Services Amendment Bill 2016” recently proposed by Adam Bant in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation is poorly thought through, illogical and asks for things that already exist. This bill, if implemented, will have a significant negative impact on general aviation in Melbourne and Australia more generally.

 

 

 

The proposed bill contains an amendment that would prohibit aircraft from flying within 5km of Melbourne at a height less than 2000m. This would mean that small aircraft ravelling west from Moorabbin airport or into Essendon airport would be required to operate through the controlled airspace associated with the large transport aircraft around Tullamarine airport. Small aircraft operating in this area are already required to operate above 1000 feet under the civil aviation regulations. At such a height the noise emitted from a small aircraft is significantly less than other general city noises like trams and vehicle traffic. The proposal unnecessarily restricts aircraft movements for no benefit.

 

 

 

The proposal to allow for anyone affected in any way by air traffic to require Airservices Australia to review flight paths is unworkable. This would divert the limited resources of Airservices Australia into endless reviews even where no adverse impact to people on the ground is demonstrated. It will provide the opportunity for vexatious complaints to clog up the system diverting resources away from Airservices Australia’s other essential tasks.

 

 

 

The proposed legislation also asks for the creation of an “Aircraft Noise Ombudsman” despite the fact that such an organisation already exists to resolve complaints about aircraft noise.

 

 

 

Please don't vote for this proposed amendment.

Good on you for writing to your member.

Btw ... it is Adam Bandt (not Bant).

I have just read the Bill .... my interpretation of it says it is not just the CBD limited to 2000m, it is all of Melbourne Residential Areas (See 10B (2) (a)) and makes no allowance or exemption for aircraft taking-off or landing.

The whole thing is a complete nonsense!

Cheers

Vev

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Hi Vev, is your aircraft still forsale?Regards Jon

Cheers

Vev

The proposed legislation goes much further than that. It appoints an Aviation Noise Ombudsman and a Community Advocate whose jobs revolve around facilitating complaints from people who dislike aircraft noise.Kaz

Aircraft Noise Ombudsman

It makes me wonder how how much understanding of the Regulations the Greens have before they begin the journey?

Cheers

Vev

You’re invited and hope as many of you can attend this important discussion regarding the progress on Class 2 Medicals as well as other important aviation issues.

No landing fees, fuel available and a BBQ lunch.

All welcome.

Cheers

Vev

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AOPA Victorian Forum

Peninsula Aero Club - Tyabb Airport (YTYA)

11:30am, Saturday 19th November 2016

AOPA Members and Industry Supporters,

I would like to extend an invitation to all our AOPA members and industry supporters to attend the AOPA Victorian Forum in partnership with our friends at the Peninsula Aero Club, Tyabb Airport, on the 19th November 2016!

The event will start at 11:30am with a BBQ lunch meet and greet, run by the friendly members of the Peninsula Aero Club (bring your gold coins), which will then be followed at 1pm by the forum discussion.

AOPA DISCUSSIONS WILL INCLUDE:

- Restructuring AOPA for success

- Push for Class 2 Private Pilot Medical Certification reform

- Transport Minister Chester’s general aviation review

- Youth Ambassadors and AOPA Cessna 152 advocacy fleet

- AOPA Towards 2017 and beyond

- Open Q&A with AOPA leadership

Of particular interest will be an update on the progress AOPA is making on the call for Class 2 Private Pilot Medical Certification reform, an important advocacy issue that affects all general aviation pilots in Australia.

If you have not already signed the AOPA Class 2 Policy Petition, copies will be available on the day to sign - be part of change and sign your name in support.

The AOPA Victorian Forum event will be a great opportunity to meet the AOPA team and to learn more about the new and exciting initiatives that AOPA Australia will be delivering into 2017 and beyond.

For those flying in, please check the ERSA and note particular attention to the fly neighbourly requirements and most importantly fly safe!