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  1. Wouldn’t that be 12 mind numbing advert segments ……………interspersed with 12 repetitive scary landings (all conveyed in a patronising paternalistic tone (did not see it but could only imagine))
  2. Yep - just been thru the pilot license renewal recently Service is great with all things admin .................... even when I got cranky about me using an old form that would not be accepted (don't know where I got it from) service was ......... greater
  3. I reckon he did not see the aerobatic display.................... or he just saw something in his peripheral thingy I reckon his passenger told him to 'have a look at that !'
  4. dangerous - handy though ...................... went you get to your destination
  5. don't know if this has been posted before - the civil aviation authority of aotearoa has some informative accident investigations ................. they even do microlights (ultralights ....... in oz) not so bad ones (in regards to life and limb) are : http://www.caa.govt.nz/Script/Accident_List.asp serious ones are : http://www.caa.govt.nz/safety_info/fatal_accident_reports.htm might be something of interest ?
  6. Yes Turbo - I hope this all goes well and all the aircraft we know; and which are around the traps; are complying (including IBIS) (or it will be big do doos) Time will tell
  7. As we are not receiving specific RAA information (I fail to see why this (our) information) is confidential) ......................................... only TIME will tell Are there any members that are SP bookmakers ? (have to clear it with Ian before the betting ring commences) This would be fertile ground for encouraging and taking a punt ?
  8. That's a good summary flyerme Also, what worries me the most (I'm not attempting to be scare mongering) is that where IBIS planes are grounded - that there may be 'other types' that could also be grounded ................... I have heard no whispers but under the present set of circumstances and lack of information ................... this could perhaps be a slight probability I know its a 'subjective comment' but considering this current position we are in ..................................... ? Only time will tell
  9. Per previous postings: ............ where the RAA website re registration update reads: 'Despite the best efforts of the staff and board of RAA last week and over the weekend ............' It should read: 'Despite RAA percieved understanding of this dilemma, we (RAA) have failed to comprehend the registration requirement plus other requirements ('other requirements' enter your best guess). Since this matter has occured 'X' times before (enter your best guess) RAA has decided to meet with CASA (could be the other way round) and will endeavour to expedite the dilemma's solution and conclusion The RAA upper echelon apologise for this oversight and confirm this in no way reflects on our dedicated staff - staff merely followed protocol set by (enter your best guess). RAA believe this matter will be resolved by (enter your best guess) Once gain RAA confirms that there is no real important particular issue that flight schools, registered aircraft owners, sellers or their purchasers need to be made particularly aware of. Until further advice from RAA - good luck
  10. Its good logic Mr Rat .......................... I'm with you on that (maybe as said - those incidents have not been reported (can't think of any other reason ?))
  11. LANDLORDS ....................... settle down please - you were put on this earth to provide fair and economical hangar space - so us subsevient's can enjoy flying You are openly price fixing and you'll end up before da judge However ..................... if you decrease your rent by a minimum 10% (more would be better) - this action will not be taken
  12. problem fixed ! .......................... and 'lil old motor runs smooth as facthunter suggested - it was the seat - photo is underside of the top portion of carb - the circular brass thing is the seat cleaned / lapped ? all this up - valve now seals against the seat why did the rubber seal and seat leak in the first place - don't know what caused the scratches on the seat - don't know (at attempt 2 a cotton bud was used to lightly clean the seat)
  13. we will have to develope a code book and distribute via this membership ....................... and commnicate coded we can be the free agents .......................................... CASA can be the .........
  14. new pasenger delivery system ................ qantas considering this unique idea to increase profits hope this link works ? ..................... (aerial commute goes badly wrong)
  15. 68 volksy - this is not the voice of experience .............. but they say debt (a loan) for a club - can be a killer you may have no choice but to loan are there no local Council run airstrips you can establish to ? - or are you to close to the big smoke (the big city)
  16. It can be the egos ................ also, however, some people see this fantastic asset - a beautiful big hunk of green grass and a good club operation .......... it can go dowhill from there power to all club members
  17. to me - an aero club (or a club of flyers) is a great way to promote aviaiton if outsiders can see a successful club - there is a fair chance outsiders they will then get interested - this must be good in all organisations there is the political side - you don't have to get interested in that part of it ........... if you don't want to If I look back at my old aero club (1/2 a lifetime ago) - yes they probably had more comraderie - but that was probably because of no internet (and facebook) - you actually met people face to face (not thru a puta) The concept of the club is the best way to go - you can't take a computer with you flying (mind you all the gadgets these days - that last statement might not be true) I agree with 68volksy - a Council should support an aero club - its part of the community. If a club can establish good ties at a local airport then the asset is more secure for flyers (and visiting flyers) If you don't .......................... support your local club and at least show your face around the perimeter of the building - become more socail for the sake of aviation if there is no club where you are flying - START ONE - NOW !
  18. i'm wrong there ! fletcher woul carry about 1000+ kgs - i'll slink off and take another 'red' pill
  19. C of G yes - overall weight would not be a problem ................. say 8 + 1 = 9 POB @ 100 kg = 900 kg I'd say a fletcher could lift easily twice that weight - turbine poered probably lots more
  20. thanks FH we'll bore in on the seat and will check level in the hangar
  21. Boffins with a rotax 912 (about 700 hours) - high wing aeroplane - with the fuel cocks left on .............. the passenger side air cleaner is saturated with fuel (over say a 2 day period) and there is a small quantity of fuel on the fuel tray this leads to a rough start - lots of fuel one side - not the other have replaced the internal horizontal float pins and the rubber seat valves - but problem still persists (might need a closer look at the seat valve again) is there any other reasons for fuel on the fual tray ? thanks
  22. thinest book at library ............ 'copulation technique down under' author: Guernsey printed copies: 2 reprints: 0
  23. johnm

    Boo

    pretty quiet here so .............................................................. boo anyone spilt their coffee ?
  24. CSCOTTHENDRY & KYLE COMMUNICATIONS Great idea and good support Kyle If you get bogged and need money - I'll chip in $ 50 I reckon you have put the avistion authorities safety boffins to shame ! Great safety idea - cscotthendry .............. please take a good rest before you hatch another one
  25. johnm

    RAA mag

    Sherri its a degenerative conversation forgive them ..................... they know not what they do if they were sheep they would pack into a fence line and smother
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