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I received the following from my Insurance Broker a few days ago: The aviation insurance landscape in Australia has changed in recent months, this includes major insurer, Allianz, withdrawing from the Australian aviation market from January 1st this year and AIG announcing in May that they are withdrawing from our aviation market effective immediately. The other major insurer, Swiss Re are showing a reluctance to insure lower valued GA aircraft. Over the past 5 years GA premiums in Australia have reduced and are the lowest we have experienced in the past 25 years. Insurers are telling us that this has put them in a loss making position and premiums at these levels are unsustainable and a major factor in Allianz’s and AIG’s decision to leave our market. The Australian Aviation Insurance market has reduced from four major insurers to two in the past five months and a swing to increase the premium pool is inevitable. The above was written by my Broker and included with my Insurance renewal for our RV9A. Premiums have indeed reduced over the previous few years however, are now on the way up again. We were lucky in that the premium has only increased by $67.00 for the next twelve months. I note that Allianz have withdrawn from the Aus market. I believe RAAus have some Insurance with Allianz along with QBE? WILL it be too much longer before we are told by RAAus that they are to drop the Insurance cover for members due cost or availability??? Mike

Oscar, It was a Piper Sport that was involved in the fatal accident (training) near Bundy a few years back. It has been reported that that aircraft was most likely in a flat spin.

ATSB Report. Investigation: AO-2016-112 - Collision with terrain involving Jabiru J170, 24-5215, at Yarram aerodrome, Victoria on 7 September 2016 Pity we don't see more reports like this one published for Rec Aviation Accidents.

Great someone picked up my typo.... 5' 10" is closer to the mark. Cheers Mike

I agree with KRviator re room to move in the -9 and the fuel capacity. I do max 3.5 hr legs in our -9A. In the -4, half that as you can't move about at all. I am only 8' 10" and 70kg. The other factor to consider is the very small tailwheel on the rougher strips you may encounter out and beyond. I asume you have flown the RV-4 hence your interest in the type. Mike.

Preliminary Report. Investigation: AO-2017-057 - Collision with terrain involving Cessna 441, VH-XMJ near Renmark Airport, South Australia on 30 May 2017 Pity RAAus cannot publish Preliminary Reports with known info such as above. Just the known facts. Good to see OZ Runways info has been used in absence of CVR/FDR info.

So Rather than trying to overhaul an early Jab engine, it would be wise to go with the new gen 4 engine??

Safe Landing after reported "Suspected" engine failure near Bundaberg. UPDATE: Bundy pilot praised for landing crashing plane

Aviation ID Australia advise that the list of persons approved to carry out ID checks will be updated. E.g. The Bundy Airport manager will be approved for applicants in this area. It will be similar at other Aerodromes. Mike.....

Looks like ASIC Issue / Renewal will become a lot more difficult after Aug. RAAus will no longer be doing this work.

The Piper Vagabond has the metal spar wings and ribs. No need to find a LAME with wood inspection approvals (getting scarce) that are required for the Auster, early Champs J3, Cubs and Taylorcraft etc. I guess this is not a problem with owner maintenance however something to consider when looking at these "Old Girls".

Heath, what about a 1948 piper vagabond? Midlife Continental A-65. PM if interested.

My RV9A was built in Canada. Was imported in 2008 and no problems getting her on the Aus Register. Steve Dines did the paperwork but he was in good health then. Cheers Mike

The RAAus Technical Mgr Darren Barnfield is issuing EXperimental C of A according to completions photos in the SAAA magazine. Maybe worth a call although I think he lives in MEL. Cheers Mike

This Sonerai started out as a mid wing version and was converted to low wing. I read that RAAus are seeking the assistance of the ATSB. I wonder if this may be to check for welding or metal fatigue or similar? The wing may not have had the "S" mods carried out to the spars. Time will tell.

Hi Bruce, No knowledge of the ULF-2. Looks like a great project though using materials (wood) that can be sourced here in Aus. Cheers Mike

Shouldn't Thread Title read ULF-2?

NZ seems to be having a discussion re PPL medical standards. Review of Private Pilot Licence Medical Certification Requirements | Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand

Jabiru bought only a few bits and pieces through the auction process. No machining equipment.

All we really know is that he departed for a local solo flight. Could be structural. Could be Medical. Could have be carrying out manouvres at less than a safe height. It's now in the hands of the investigating team.

It's been reported that it is a Police investigation with RAAus assistance and a report to the Coroner.

I assume the new Jab engine now has CASA Certification to be able to be used for training?

RIP Ian. I hope the authorities will be able to determine the cause of the accident.

Is it confirmed that this is the aircraft? This aircraft was only sold down in Tassie a week or so back. There is another green mid wing Sonerai in the area.

Have heard that the missing aircraft is a Sonerai?