Munger

Morning All, In the Northern Rivers of NSW, we have a situation that is close to every aviators heart: Local council having a go at aviators because we are an easy target..... ONE aircraft noise winger (Judith Forsyth), who moved to our community about a year ago, has managed to get into the ear of a few councilors and now the whole airport and peoples livelihoods could go up in smoke. Izaac from Fast Aviation has put out a petition with a very detailed description of what is going on to assist business at Lismore Airport and taking aim at the ridiculous landing fees. The link is: https://www.change.org/p/lismore-city-council-provide-support-for-businesses-at-lismore-airport?cs_tk=AtkOBv7K2BaJSC_v-mAAAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvEETZtNUdhfVozQxUYWF8so%3D&utm_campaign=0e2a59f104804f9cbfd4c794ee40f289&utm_content=initial_v0_2_0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=recruit_sign_digest&utm_term=cs If you are unimpressed by the way Lismore City Council is administering the district, or simply sick and tired of the abuse we cop from aircraft noise lobbies, please consider signing it and passing it on to as many people as you can. Andy

Howdy All, I have recently done a service on a Pipistrel Virus. In its 5 year rubber kit was a fuel line called Ariete (purple, double walled, unleaded petrol). A bit of research showed this: The inner clear pipe is covered with a purple outer tube which protects from high engine temperatures, mechanical stress and is shrink proof. Highly durable and flexible with a translucent inner to enable you to see dirty fuel through the pipe. I also believe I read somewhere that the inner hose was silicon, but I can't find the reference anymore. Check out this URL for the different types available : https://www.ariete.com/sites/default/files/prodotti/download/Scheda unica Full pipe.pdf Another consideration is that the best price I could get was $13.50/m. So not necessarily the best priced product, but I have been pleased with it so far.

Morning All, I find this a very fascinating topic for a number of reasons, but primarily because I have been involved in the aviation industry since 1990. My personal biased perception is that the industry has been in a contiguous decline. I agree that the aviation medical situation is not rational, in particular when you look at risk mitigation vs. money spend as it is well know that there is a certain point at which you could spend the whole countries GDP and would not see any improvement. So let me be clear before I continue: I agree with the proposed changes and by default pilots taking responsibility to ensure they are fit to fly (as quoted above 99% of us do..). BUT: Are aviation fuel used, new aircraft registrations, registration cancellations and pilot numbers an appropriate representation that the medical process is the 'primary factor'? What about ASIC's? What about second hand experimental aircraft maintenance? What about design modifications that would improve safety? What about fee's and charges? The list is long and distinguished.... This is the 'fresh of the press' line graph for personal savings in Australia. I cant help but notice that there is a matching declining trend slope to the pilot numbers presented above. Could it be that people simply can't afford the high fuel prices and consumption of GA aircraft? If that is coupled with a draconian aviation administration (who IMHO are in no way encouraging any progress in aviation), they it's easy to jump to the conclusion that people change hobbies and only the hard core will remain. Maybe it would be a good idea, in order to proof the impact of AVMED, comparing the charts to other common economic or industrial indicators? I am thankful that AOPA has taken this step. Please keep it up!