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Posts posted by robinsm
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its called progress, pay more for executive expenses and extras that we really dont need but make executives feel better.
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Maybe refuel at Bathurst, mudgee and gunnedah if travelling that way?
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no such thing as a dumb question, only dumb answers
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The first year and second years of Temora were an out standing success. The first year, there were over 1000 aircraft on the ground on the saturday . ...Obviously a failure. (then the jaffas and empire buil;ders got involved)
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Carol was the organiser of the exceptionally successful ones, but she was knifed in the back and RAA decided that they could "do it better". We all know how that turned out. Politics and empire building are not conducive to having a successful organisation that actually allows the members to do what the organisation originally set out to do. Dont tell me this is "progress" and "the way of the world. Rubbish. Let good people do what they are good at and things work well, redesign the elephant by committee and political empire builders with rules and egos and ,you have the current RAA set up. Carol should have been lionised, instead she was shut down and bypassed. There was a woman who had members interests at heart and was prepared to go the extra mile for them. She got very little out of it, not even the genuine thanks of the management of the organisation.Mmmmm, I hadnt thought of that, Yenn. True that the organisers have to arange it so that the attendees have good access to everything.I didnt go to the Narromine one last year but did go one a couple of years ago there, which wasnt too bad but the Temora one quite a few years ago was probably the best for ease of walking around with plenty to see. I think Carol Richards was one of the organisers back then. Didnt hear too many complaints after that one.Hopefully there will be enough to see at this one ....
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They had it, they blew it, politics and empire building I suppose.
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Given the expenditure on OZkosh and the tripping around the country by management, do we need another national event this year. Will they charge admission to flyers flying in to pay for it. If its blown out cast wise I forsee another disaster...shame.
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Sounds like they are going to regulate the average older working man/retiree with a home built rag and tube out of the skies. Those without large bank funds who just fly for the sheer pleasure of it.
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I agree but dont hold your breath for ELAAA to tell you anything. Good to see their holding courses but would have been nice to know.. How many increases in membership and rego fees from RAA is that in the last 3 years?I see RAA have just announced an increase in membership and rego fees.They say there was in increase in membership of 8%. Time for some competition? -
ELAAA, I thought, was meant to be the answer to those wanting a better deal. They seem to be going nowhere at present. I have heard nothing from them even though I registered my interest many months ago. If they were serious, I think they would at least have kept those trying to fly their flag up to date. I thought they were a real non bulldust alternative to RAA etc but it appears I was being hopeful.
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sell it to the chinese, they'll buy anything.
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no he doesn't.FT isn't the RAA chairman. No offence to FT but there would be a tad more whingeing if he was I think.He mentioned at the start that it was a copy paste from the latest sport pilot mag -
I used ozrunways on the I pad and the phone as an access point. Worked a treat everytime I used it.
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why have both when you can use the phone as an access point for the ipad and have the same speed at half the cost?
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Gidday Scott, welcome. Know the area well, many Relo's in that area. Interesting flying area with the plains and the mountains nearby. Nice part of the canterbury area.
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seen it constantly. Goulburn is a classic case. Only one airport in the area and gifted to council from the feds (airport was originally gifted as an airport for a small sum by a local family many years ago.). Council sold to a developer with conditions. Local GA and Ultralight flying, and hanger owners, are taking a hit with hanger owners in a constant stated of war with the new owner over excessive fees and charges by him. as well as runway restrictions when the owner feels like it. Not a pleasant place to fly from any more and time has seen pilots and aircraft slowly disappearing from the area. Local councils can only see the money, people don't matter any more.Is Toowoomba airport one of the government airports that was given to the local authority, to be used for aviation purposes?If so it is time for the feds to make sure it is not gobbled up by greedy developers.- 1
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Like...I almost won the lotto...or...I almost saw a Yowie etc.
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It is all very well criticising the "legality " of the vote, but until members get interested enough to actually vote then any complaints, moans etc about the \vote, the performance of canberra or rules etc, are unfounded as you are governed by those that elected them. (could actually be bothered to vote.
""No good complaining that you are up to your a.se in alligators when you forgot to drain the swamp""
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That post does not equate to vote stacking and without concrete proof I would be a little careful in accusing people of that. Severe lack of interest ion the members part was the reason for the vote as it was, not unsubstantiated rumours of vote stacking etc. How about proving statements instead of stirring the pot with unsubstantiated quotes and statements.It's too late for that Turbs. That claim has already been published here (ref: post 284).- 1
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Please, conspiracy theories to cover up a severe lack of interest by many members, seriously???
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multifocal transition lenses with clip on sunglasses. Wear them all the time, no probs flying etc. Remember polaroid lenses can make it hard to read electronic screens hence the removable sunglasses.
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I believe mineral is recommended because of the long term coating of components when the engine is idle for long periods. Synthetics are good but, I believe, not for long term idle engines and components...just my understanding.
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Castrol Activ 2T....Mineral, better protection for your engine when shut down for a while. 50/1 perfect.
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Yep, and santa claus comes at christmas,...surplus... government.. (bi partisan wishes are fine but sounds like air fairy spin to me. Historically, rare occurrence). Hopeful but not holding my breath.Let's not get sidetracked; the Federal Government has already said when it expects to get back to surplus, and as I understand it, the wish to get back to surplus is bi-partisan.- 2
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How many use a combination of both....such as....3ft 27cms? etc.