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  1. peterg
    I've flown both - they are both relatively easy to fly - Drifter has a better view but in a Thruster you are next to your PAX - great for QLD - they are both tailwheel but in my opinion tame. Fabric can be tested with a Bettsometer
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    Here's the ad Aviation Classifieds Paul has owned it for a number of years and flies it regularly throughout the year. In my opinion, they are are easy to fly so don't be put off by the tailwheel.
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    There is a Thruster for sale at Lethbridge Vic
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    Amusing, but not likely to win in an undergrad moot.
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    Kaz I agree with your opinion and, in fact, alcohol consumption airside at some airfields is absolutely verboten and an offence with penalties. And, like you, I enjoy a drink or two and have sometime been known to have partaken in more than an elegant sufficiency. Nothing at all to do with Pauline, just not a good look.
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    Hello If you PM me I can put you in touch with the owner of the "Mongrel" which is based at Lethbridge and there was another at West Sale which has recently been sold - owner was/is a L2 and I can put you in touch with him as well. Regards
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    I couldn't see the article - what page is it on?
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    M & M is not a good candidate - way too much unimpressive stuff from TD - very sad that good people don't apply - not impressived with the CEO - everything is way too similar to a few years ago - Love to hear some comments Does anyone support the MM and the current CEO?
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    I started in 1968 in Chippies at RVAC - $10 ph solo Then mixed in a bit of gliding at VMFG and more gliding with the ANU Gliding Club - ridge soaring at Lake George when it had no water in it - more gliding at various Clubs as well as GA. Early adopter (Member 527) of ultralights - Thrusters & Drifters Memorable flights: A gliding course at Lake Keepit with the legendary Gary Speight England to Australia in a C170 (before the days of GPS) - yep, had to be able to read a map Around and criss cross New Zealand in a C170 Orange County to San Diego in a Stearman YMMB to Adels Grove, Escott Station, Undarra, Cow Bay, coastal to YMMB with a few island stops on the way - Piper Archer
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    Crikey You must be old. I have a few hours in the RHS of a B18 with Dave.
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    Also, OXLEY NETS Pty Ltd 20 Network Dr, Port Melbourne VIC 3207 Ph 1300 730 731 will make to order using normal net any size you like with shock cord on whatever edges you wish. They have done stuff for me in the past and they are both professional and reasonable.
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    Try Yacht Chandlers as well - I'm reasonably sure Whitworths in Melbourne stock elasticised storage netting and there are a couple of good chandlers in Geelong that would be worth a try.
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    Bernie Here's what I use in the Club Gazelle: iPad Bag - clips stitched on with whipping twine (very strong) & bag clips on to door lock rods & is easily accessible Bag contains - iPad Mini, Casa kneeboard (ERSA entries, flight plan forms, paper for notes, A/C specs & speeds etc in plastic sleeves). pens, rope, electrical ties, water bottle (CASA gift & when filled clips on to door lock rods), iPad lead, oil funnel, charts (VNC etc), mini multi tool, mini first aid (bandaids, steri strips, betadene wipes, panadol etc), sunglasses, pens Headset bag has a clip and attaches to A/C structure behind pilot's seat and is accessible in flight - contains headset, PLB, large Leatherman, spare batteries
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    I have a number aviation books for sale on behalf of a friend. All are in as new condition and include a couple of classics (app $100 to replace) and some BAK texts which maybe a bit old bit BAK hasn't changed since I did it in 1960's. The books are in Melbourne and the preference is to sell the lot to the best offer. I know the "Classifieds" section is best for this post but I cannot post there with best offer only a price or giveaway. Aviation Books For Sale TH.pdf Aviation Books For Sale TH.pdf Aviation Books For Sale TH.pdf
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    Hello Thank you for your response and sorry for my late one. I didn't make in Feb but might later in the year. Regards
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    Boats on the brain - Shepp not Ship
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    Kaz - I know I might have asked this but what the Ship Meal Deal. Dates, time, menu cost etc
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    Hello I may be in Toronto in March and would be interested in going flying in a recreational aircraft. I have a GA licence and a RA-Aus Pilot Certificate. A dual flight is fine. Can anyone provide some info as to locations, recreational aircraft, rates etc? I know there is a US/Canada Forum but I didn't get a response there Thank you
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    Thank you RGMWA - that's the one
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    Hello I'm looking for a video that think was posted on this site in 2016 which showed an instructor in NSW (I think) demonstrating a stall / spin in a RV. I can't fond the video now - can anyone assist? Thank you.
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    Hello I may be in Toronto in February and would be interested in going flying in a recreational aircraft. I have a GA licence and a RA-Aus Pilot Certificate. A dual flight is fine. Can anyone provide some info as to locations, recreational aircraft, rates etc? Thank you
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    Melbourne Area to Ozkosh Hello All Anyone going to Ozkosh from the Melbourne area who would like to share the flying/cost? I have been flying for a while (learn't in Chippies in the 1960's) - ex GA IFR - been flying RA-Aus since 1987 & fly a couple of time a month.
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    A good example of online presentation is John Roake's "Gliding International" -https://http://www.glidinginternational.com/account/issuehttps://www.glidinginternational.com/account/issuehttps://www.glidinginternational.com/account/issue You will need to contact John to get a sample - there are plenty of others - as I said, the online mag idea is fine - RA-Aus hasn't nailed the presentation.
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    I too only read the online version occasionally - maybe it's the presentation. There are lots of ways to present online content and I don't think RA-Aus has nailed it. With regard to communication, I received the following email today (i.e. a few days prior to the event) addressed to all Victorian members - this is at best sloppy - We're heading to Kyneton and you're invited! RAAus staff will be at Kyneton Airfield this Sunday (17 July 2016) and would like to invite members to join us for a free sausage sizzle lunch and informal member's forum. Lunch will be available from 12.30 to 2.00pm Staff will be in Kyneton developing training videos and an opportunity exists for our members to engage with our Training Coordinator, Hayley, and tech leadership team, Darren and Jared, over the lunch time period. Our CEO, Michael Linke will also be in town as a guest of the GFA and will be presenting to members as part of their AGM on Saturday at Attwood. It's great to see aviation bodies coming together to share the passion. Michael will also be joining Hayley, Darren and Jared at lunch to engage with members on Sunday. So come on down to Kyneton this weekend, catch us in action, have some lunch, and find out what's been happening at RAAus.
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    A Chipmunk
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