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The F35 was touted by many as being able to replace the aA10 even as recently as two years ago. At that time the A10 was scheduled for retirement due to the wing service life reaching expiration.

I don’t see how this aircraft can be replaced by the F35. Replacement of the wings should give it a good service future. 

Sounds a bit like stall training?  I haven’t flown a thruster in maybe 20 years so I am probably wrong.

The ABC online reporting that a Piper Tomahawk has encountered the terrain. Pilot appears to be ok. 

Interestingly to fly into Avalon airshow RAA aircraft have to have TSO’d instruments but not TSOd radios. 

I might visit onWednesday 

When first test flown the engines rotated in the opposite direction to that currently used, which destroyed most of the lift over the wings. Changing rotation (swappingsides) overcame this.

Can I assume that this is South African news?

I have the option of a panel mount or circular so I am open minded at the moment. 

Also, thanks for your responses and keep them coming. 

When I am lucky enough to be taken for a flight the aircraft I go in has a Garmin GTR 200. It has a built-in intercom which is superb, you can listen to music as well, it has 10 W output and seems to be crystal clear. I just had a look online to see what the output was to put in my answer and I notice they have just brought out a new one which has built-in Bluetooth. The new one is $1395 and the old one is now reduced to $1100. That seems to be very good value for what seems to be in my limited exposure a very good product.  It is also easy to read for failing eyes because the digits are about (I am guessing) 14 mm high so it is easy to see what frequency the radio is on and it also has that dual function to listen to 2 frequencies at the same time.

Hi fellow wing nuts, I am looking to replace my aircraft radio with a modern small non-TSO'd unit with priority selection.

I would appreciate feedback on your experiences with the radios available as well as a tech to install one in Victoria.

Thanks

I saw a twin Jabiru under development at Bundaberg a couple of years ago. I don’t know what this progressed to.

ABC and other news reporting CVR found 

A great report thank you dppintr. Clear skies. 

Bruce T, Victoria does not have annual RWC inspections. Only on transferring ownership. 

I visited Frogs Hollow yesterday (on four wheels) while visiting relatives nearby.

What a wonderful and peaceful setting. I am not against developers per se but this is quiet rural land with no nearby commercial/residential development. 

A massive change would be necessary if the Chinese proposal was granted. 

Apart from the imposition on the locals of the proposal, the benefits would probably be few as historically it would be built by Chinese, staffed by Chinese except for flying instructors, catered by Chinese and accomodation staffed by Chinese.

I am not against Chinese trading in Australia but it should be within currently operating larger airfields.

We need to again thank you and your team   

My option is to go back to Recreational Flying. You may consider adding               “& Aircraft”. This gives us Recreational Flying & Aircraft. It is a bit more inclusive if that is desired. Cheers all 

Clear skies for the update Ian

It's our organisation. What's wrong with RAA advertising for some voluntary assistance from someone with experience, skills and enthusiasm...there are mobs of them on this forum.

Hi fellow wingnuts, does anyone know of hangarage available near Melbourne?

Thanks in advance.

I have indicated side menu but it is not that important to me.

I think that the “Control agency” is the local police. They then allow other agencies work on the scene and then gather information as appropriate.

Thanks Ian, do what it takes. No grief from here. Rob

If you take the sharp cutting edge off the drill similar to drilling in brass the material is scraped out rather than cut out. This stops the drill from biting in and cracking the material.