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Blinky Bill

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  1. 20. What is the likelihood that you would pay for an aircraft maintenance logbook review service if it was available? 22. What document do you use for recording the daily inspection, hours, landings and upcoming maintenance These questions come straight from the latest RAAUS Survey.So who is to benefit from the newly developed electronic log book,is it the same person who seems to be using RAAUS to promote his new aircraft dealership.Is this thus not a contrived use of position for personal benefit ie. a conflict of interest.Yes I believe there is a conflict of interest.But whats the point of our whingeing as we have lost control of RAAUS as a member organisation through apathy and a decision made on the basis of a vote where ten percent allowed this to happen.Cheers.
  2. I wonder who is going to be the new Australian Dealer for the former Flight Design aircraft now called the CTLS being manufactured in China.
  3. We now know why and who is manipulating RAAUS for their own benefit.this is why the weight increase is being driven at all cost to the detriment of 99.9 percent of members CT Simulator Proves A Winner At AirVenture Australia AeroJones Builds CTLS Aircraft And A Full-Motion Training Simulator To better prepare pilots to fly the AeroJones Aviation Technology CTLS Light-Sport Aircraft currently manufactured in Xiamen, China, the company created a full-motion flight simulator. This machine proved to be a major attraction at an airshow called AirVenture Australia (AVA) in New South Wales. The AeroJones CTLS Simulator allows pilots — or those entering a light aircraft for the first time — to learn the operation and controls of the modern carbon fiber airplane with state-of-the-art digital instruments. With large TV screens providing a simulated horizon, a six-axis motion system gives visual and tactile feedback to occupants. In short, it perfectly imitates an actual flight in the world’s most popular Light-Sport Aircraft. Even knowing the high state of technical sophistication in their Simulator, AeroJones did not initially realize what a successful product they were creating with the CTLS Simulator. At the AirVenture Australia show at Parkes Regional Airport, the AeroJones CTLS Simulator attracted crowds that grew into long lines every day. “We had 70 people on the opening day, 80 on the second day, and more than 100 people on the third day. Despite limiting those sampling the CTLS Simulator to a few minutes per person, AeroJones staff and our Australian dealer, Michael Monck, were busy from opening to closing,” said Charlie Chen, who handles international business for AeroJones. Monck also serves as Chairman of Recreational Aviation Australia and is the developer of eLogger, an online method of logging pilot flight hours. “Every day was busy, but the third day schedule was packed full for 10 hours to accommodate all those interested by the CTLS Simulator AeroJones shipped to Australia for the event,” added Chen. “More than 250 people took an opportunity to simulate a flight in our CTLS aircraft.” In its home country of China and in nearby Taiwan, AeroJones has taken multiple orders for the CTLS Simulator to be used in universities and flight training operations. As the nation works to supply more pilots to its airlines, military, and for personal and business flying, innovative products like the CTLS Simulator are helping to introduce Chinese students to light aircraft. Since most have never seen such a flying machine, a CTLS Simulator can provide a first-contact opportunity to millions of Chinese citizens. CTLS Simulator can be acquired for a modest price of about USD 50,000 during the product’s introductory phase. “At this price and given its high state of development, AeroJones CTLS Simulator is an excellent value,” said Monck. Other full-motion cockpit simulators often cost far more than AeroJones’ CTLS Simulator. In addition to the CTLS Simulator, AeroJones has also been building the full-flying CTLS Light-Sport Aircraft in its Xiamen facility. “Approval has been granted for both the design and manufacture of the aircraft by CAAC, the Civil Aviation Administration of China,” said Mr. Hsieh Chi-Tai, General Aviation Development Vice President for AeroJones Aviation. First developed in Germany, AeroJones acquired all manufacturing and distribution rights in the Asia-Pacific region for the world’s best-selling Light-Sport Aircraft. As AeroJones prepares to expand its airplane manufacturing, the Xiamen company is working with leaders of Zhenjiang, China to create a brand new manufacturing facility near the Dalu General Airport. Work to build the all-new factory will begin in late 2019. Already functioning in the new location is the AeroJones flight school operation at Dalu General Airport near Zhenjiang City. “AeroJones’ Zhenjiang flight school makes effective use of their 6-axis of motion CTLS simulator, which was first shown to the public at the Zhuhai airshow in fall of 2018,” said Michael Chou, who handles marketing for the Xiamen company. “The CTLS simulator has dual control joysticks and rudders so an instructor can help a student learn the procedures and perform maneuvers.” “The market is growing for Chinese general aviation,” said Chou. “The combination of new factory, a professional flight school, and the full-motion simulator are strong assets allowing AeroJones to provide the most complete light aircraft operation in China.” (Images provided with AeroJones news release)
  4. Just out of interest, for a ASI, VSI or Altimeter instruments displays, would you guys prefer a digital number or a needle display
  5. Getting back to the subject of "How long until RAA get a weight increase approved?" If CASA approves the increase, RA Aus then will have a problem of what Rego Numbers to issue! As RA Aus is currently running out of Rego Numbers, and I believe they are currently re-issuing old expired numbers!
  6. So much for a Members organisation (RA Aus), run by the Members for the benefit of the Members!
  7. Has the CEO got Board Approval to give access to Members details?? If so, with current Board's approach to managing the organisation, in which case there does not appear to be a clear runway ahead for Members to make a good landing!
  8. Fuel Taxes are collected by the Federal Government and are supposed to be shared back to Airport Owners/Operators to help in maintaining their Airports.
  9. As mentioned above, through paying my taxes I helped to pay for our airport. Under the ALOP program the airport was gifted to the Local Council. We pay rent to the Hangar owner, who pays Rates to the Council! But we do not see any return to the Airport Owner (Council) from the Fuel Taxes on Avgas we purchase on the airport.
  10. Sorry,you miss my point,we have already paid.
  11. Just for interest,where does all the GST,Fuel Levies and Fuel Excise on Avgas get spent.I submit that we pay our way.
  12. The Board are not interested in listening to the Members views and when challenged tell a convenient truth. Member access to RA Aus Member Services, has now been restricted to Monday, |Wednesday & Friday (3 days a week), down from 4.5 days a week,who was consulted? Members need to raise a vote of no confidence in the CEO. Other staff who are followers of the CEO, including the people manager ie the smooth talker that tells us the convenient truth, must provide a higher level of Member Service.
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