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Rollo McKinley in Gympie is building airframes. I can pass on your details if your interested

Have a look at TQ KTX2

Hi, can you tell me more? Classifieds section isn’t available.

Hi Brendon. How did the test flights go? Can we get some photos?

I Don't suppose anyone has a spare seat to Ozkosh from Brisbane area? Happy to contribute.

I agree with onetrack choose an Aussie aircraft to sypport our local manufacturers.

Aviation incident, Whitsunday Island QPS Media on Jan 28, 2016 @ 7:13pm A 25-year-old woman has been airlifted to Mackay Hospital with neck injuries following the heavy landing of a sea plane off Whitsunday Island. Preliminary investigations suggest around 3.30pm, a sea plane was conducting a routine landing into Chance Bay when it struck rough water. The plane bounced before landing heavily, coming to a stop on the beach and colliding with some vegetation. There were seven women and four men on board the plane as passengers – all aged in their twenties and thirties. Apart from the woman airlifted to Mackay, no one else on board was injured and they have now returned to Hamilton Island. The Whitsunday Water Police attended the scene to render assistance. The plane poses no navigational or environmental hazard and it is expected to be retrieved tomorrow. At this stage, it appears likely that no further investigation by the Queensland Police Service will be necessary

BREAKING NEWS: RACQ CQ Rescue is now en route to the Whitsundays after a light aircraft incident in the water near Hook Island. 11 people are believed to be aboard. More details to come.

Good morning all, Am i the only one that would love to see pictures of the restoration progress?

Does the idea of a ballistic parachute ease everyone's mind?

interesting to see my idea is not an original. In the latest "Sport Pilot" magazine Ligetti is looking to re-engineer the Stratos. Also a single seat. They have more resources and are further along their path. I wish them all the best. Have a look at their website. http://www.lgtaerospace.com/index.php/home

I had a tandem design envisioned for the future, however the re-power needs to come first. I am loving the discussion this has generated for this lovely little plane. Hopefully the numbers stack up, and we can get her airborne again.

My understanding of the new manufacturing techniques in both pre-preg glass and carbon filament winding makes me think it is possible to make it structurally sound, and priced competitively, however it cannot be pursued further without market interest making it worthwhile. At this point, approx 400 people have responded. It needs a lot more feedback. So please share with all your friends here and overseas, so we can get an accurate result. Thank you everyone for the discussion, it has been extremely helpful and hopefully we can get another Australian manufactured aircraft back in the air.

Hi David, Currently the Sapphire is classed as LSA. It would be easier to get it back in the air using it's existing COA. The Ultrabat distributorship was actually up for sale a while ago. I am not sure if it still is. I think the market for a pure aerobatic aircraft would be smaller, although if promoted perhaps a one make competition could be created.. I would assume all current Ultrabats are VH registered as RA-Aus doesn't allow aerobatics.

in case someone wasn't sure what she looks like.

With the weather being so perfect for flying, I thought it timely to get this link out there. Conducting a survey to see if the relaunch of the Sapphire LSA is warranted. http://www.mbbrinvestments.com.au/future-projects.html Please feel free to leave any and all thoughts and comments, and yes this is authorised by the Sapphire LSA's current manufacturer. Cheers

Are you offering Patrick?

Looks like I can get to Natfly this year. I even have the wife's permission(nearly fell off my chair). I just need to find a way back to Brisbane. Plane, car, or transporter device will be great. Thanks in advance Rexxie

Hoping to go this year. It sounds like I might have a ride down but need a ride back to circa Brisbane, Jacobs Well, Caboolture ETC. Anyone have a spare seat?

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Some photos from Saturday

Sounds like a fantastic plan Phil. hmm Alcohol

Does any one have a spare copy ( or can scan) of the November issue of Sport Pilot? Subscription did not turn up and I've had no luck with the newsagents or publisher. i mainly interested in the amphib review. Any help Much appreciated.

I Had to share this one!!! Columnist Ben Visser always finds the most interesting things online. He sent us these photos of a holiday display which features Santa, Rudolph and a US Air Force jet, which is in St. Michaels in Maryland. Internet buzz is that the folks who own the property always have eye-catching displays celebrating various holidays through the year… this year they have certainly outdone themselves! Notice the pilot’s name below the window… No Tags