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G day Yenn I lived in Geelong and used to ride my bike up to Lovely Banks as a young fella to watch the aircraft, I saved up a bit of cash and approached a chap , whose name escapes me , who had a silver Auster in the hanger and asked if he could take me for a fly. He agreed and that was my first experience of controlling a flying machine, I will never forget the smell and sound of that wonderful aircraft !!! This would have been in the early seventies, a little after you were flying the chippie up there but was wondering if you could shed any light on who the chap was, or the aircraft. Cheers Glenn

They are all getting on a bit. If you are going for something like that try a Drifter. There's SB that has a 582 usually and the WB does not need quite as much power, so sometimes has a smaller motor. The 582 is the only Rotax 2Stroke still made and serviced (parts) by Rotax. I think they are easier to fly than the Thruster and have a terrific view from the cockpit. Check the fabric on all of these as it deteriorates in the sun. Nev

Fabric can be tested with a Bettsometer

X-Air is tricycle undercarriage too which pleases me.I'll put Lethbridge on my itinerary, any more info like a contact number or ad reference?

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.

XAirs are good and similar some what. Cheers

At no time your honor, were her lips witnessed as being on the edge of the supposedly opened can. Furthermore, I would add, that even if that were the case, I have yet to to find a person who could honestly confirm whether it was empty or not, simply by viewing the side of it.It is my opinion, that she was either promoting a good local brewery from her electorate at the time the said photograph was taken, or simply posing for the photo to wind up the aspiring opposition from Toowoomba:wink:

It was absolutely nothing to do with her politics and if you take the time to have a look at my posting history you might discover I'm not a party politic poster.I simply think that the consumption of alcohol airside by aircrew is unacceptable to the majority of the ill-informed public whose opinions hold far more sway with legislators than we small band of recreational flyers. And I'm not a wowser...just finished a stubby before dinner.

 

Perhaps it's more honest for you to say you do agree with her politics because I'm not commenting on them.

 

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.

Hi Flyers,Does anyone have any first hand experience or knowledge for converting a 2 seat Jabiru from tri-gear to a taildragger.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

RE

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

Sport Aviation July 2017 issue has excellent article about burping Rotax.

It seems to me reading all the candidates statements that the transformation of RAA to GA mk2 is a feat a compli. All seem be reading from the same hymnal - are these candidates hand picked and asked to apply?.It all worries me. I hope there is a cat among the pigeons and Mike M misses out.

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?

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

YMMB, is that Moorabbin DJP ?. . .sounds like it ( without checking wiki ) It was not far from there, that Lt.Col. Keith Hatfield ran 'Groupair' flying school at Casey Airfield at Berwick that I received my OFFICIAL introduction to the DH82A, ( VH-TIG )Bearing in mind that I'd been flying in these aircraft since 1956 with our next door neghbour and his Hurricane pilot shareholder in their £40.00 aircraft ( ! ). But of course none of this coud be legally logged as I was under age, but you can't UNLEARN what you have learned. I could sideslip one into a field by the age of 11. . .but I neeeded a very thick seat cushion to see over the side. . .

 

At Groupair, did my type conversion from the C-150 that I'd legally learned upon and later some aeros training from the Great ( well I think so ) David Squirrell. He was an instructor at Casey at that time, as well as being a part time Ag pilot. He taught at Moorabbin too. . . .he came over on the surface like a 'Cocky Farmer' with a brilliant sense of humour.. . .never saw him without a grin on his face ( Hope it wasn't my flying skills that made him giggle )

 

I have wonderful memories of that place and the people there. Shame that it has gone and passed into history. . . .

You must be old.

I have a few hours in the RHS of a B18 with Dave.

Thanks again.I'm going on the look out today.

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.

Thanks again.I'm going on the look out today.

[ATTACH=full]50431[/ATTACH] I've seen a number of options for storage of those loose items such as phones, glasses, maps, beacons etc.What have you found the best storage options - net type pockets, metal storage or elastic topped pockets in vinyl etc... .??

 

The above photo has a number of net type pockets and a larger net in the rear storage.

 

I wonder where you get those nets? - auto shops etc..

 

Any ideas of photos of how you store those loose items old be appreciated..

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

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

Good day. Did you get to Toronto in February? If not let me know as I can recommend a great uncontrolled airport and good pilots to guide you around. Not far from Niagara Falls etc. Cheers

Thank you for your response and sorry for my late one.

I didn't make in Feb but might later in the year.

Regards

Kaz - I know I might have asked this but what the Ship Meal Deal. Dates, time, menu cost etc

And we are going to bolt our clock to the wall when we get it back from you thieving bandits!

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

Possibly this one? Eddie Seve - A bit of stall recovery practise with Pete... | Facebookrgmwa

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Kids are over loaded with information these days, they don't want to read magazines. Pop into your local news agent and see how many teen and preteen magazines still exist.The falling readership of the magazine is symptomatic of the RAA's poor communication policy. I'm sure someone will work that out eventually but not before the damage is done.

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.