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And sadly this aircraft was involved in an emergency landing a few years back. http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/plane-makes-forced-landing-in-blue-mountains.1801 Condolences to family and friends. By all accounts the pilot was very experienced.

I have been trying to contact Aviation Advertiser today on both published numbers with no success. I still think it was a bad move on the part of RAAus to outsource the "Members Market". I am sure the "Members Market" would of run pretty well on the new web site with minimal staff input.

I wonder how long that Crock would hang on once the "Collective" was raised?

If RAAus manage to get any weight increase then I am sure there will be a big change to the maintenance requirements. This will probably be some sought of independent inspection prior to Rego renewal. I believe that is what happens in NZ, UK etc. I also believe there will be some changes to the medical requirements. Maybe a visit to a doctor for a general health check at Certificate renewal. There has been two or three accidents this past 12 months due to a "Medical" issue. I am not saying I am for any of this but can see these becoming a Regulator (CASA or RAAus) requirement.

Unless there is a change to the max stall speed, then only the RV9/9A will fit at the proposed MTOW of 750kg. The RV3 is already on the RAAus register. RV4 will have too higher stall speed at the MTOW of 1500kg?

Will need to start a Rans Thread now Brett. I might have to open the boxes that hold my Rans S6ES kit. CU at the Feb Breakfast flyin. Mike

Looks like NZ may have a helicopter endorsement available to the Microlight (Ultralight) Certificate.... I know they have a few of the Mosquito single seaters over there that may be forcing the introduction of the add on... http://www.aerosport.co.nz/aircraft/helicopter Looks like a nice helicopter as well. Rotorway 162 with Turbine engine.

Sorry Jimmy, not an endorsement as such just a check flight on type. The forms cover the types of endorsement/s available.

Terryc, have a look at the RAAus web site. https://www.raa.asn.au/forms There are NO forms for a LP endorsement. 2 stroke yes. This changed a while back. An endorsement is now required for the type.

Welcome to the site Karen. The link in the above post to your Blog should not have the .au Great destinations so far. Enjoy the flying adventures.

Frank, yes you have to renew every two years however, stickers are no longer posted out. You have to carry a printed copy of the AMSA Registration or have it on Ipad etc at a ramp check. This all changed back in Sep 15 . Mike

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A great achievment. http://nzcivair.blogspot.com.au/2016/01/16th-birthday-solo-x-16.html?m=1

Because the nose tank was removed and wing tanks installed. I believe there is an STC for J3 cubs to go this way. Mike

While we are visiting vintage aeroplanes, here is the latest addition to join my RV9A in our hangar. A 1948 Piper PA-17 Vagabond. She lived most of her life since manufacture in South Africa as ZS-BZK now RAAus 24-4634. Came to Perth back in 2006 and now to Bundaberg. A65 Continental. No electrics except for battery to supply Becker Radio. As we understand it , this is the only PA-15/17 in Australasia.

Ian, two RAAus 3 axis training schools at Bundaberg, one is run from the Aero club (Bundy Flying School), the other is Hinkler Flying School operating out of the big hangar. GA training for RPL, PPL and CPL at Monduran Aero Club (Jim Mullett 0428871799). There is RAAus training available at Gladstone and still training at Maryborough (ProSky) I believe. Gympie has two if not three schools offering RAAus training. Cheers Mike

Hi Bob, the Watts Bridge aircraft has a Lycoming with a high number of hours but has been "topped" http://aviationadvertiser.com.au/detail.php?id=4322

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I new you had posted those S20 photos somewhere on this site Mark but couldn't find them. Also on FB. Cheers

G'day Tomo, the S7 is tandem seated where as the S20 is like my (yet to be assembled) side by side seating S6ES. Cheers

Agree Oscar....At least there will be one.

There is one Quick build kit in Aus...It is in NSW. There are one or two flying in NZ. http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/rans-s20-raven.137627/

And IF Ross could wish for one thing out of this tragic accident, it would be to see a full report. Ross and I discussed reports (or lack of) many times. RIP Ross.... Mike

Just do the GA AFR and send RAAus a copy of the entry (now shown on licence not a signature in logbook).

Kaz, I sent my paperwork in first week of Oct. this was the form to get new part 61 licence and AFR report from instructor. I have been receiving regular emails saying processing times for new Part 61 licences are about 4 months behind. Currently processing applications up to end of July. Prob be Feb/Mar before my new licence arrives. Meantime Instructor just wrote on old Licence that AFR completed and the next review date (31 Oct 17) Note IF you do AFR at beginning of month you will get 25 months validity under new system. Cheers Mike