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February 5, 2009

I'm sitting here wondering where everyone is from because I'd personally like to know how many RAAus members we have in WA. The reason for this is because I think it's time very soon to have a get together somewhere and put faces to the names because I've only met one other member here so far!

But then I thought, I better include everyone in this because it'll be a good indicator of who's where and eventually everyone have a get together.

We don't have any events coming up in 2009 so I think this will be a good thing to kick it all off with!

slartibartfast · February 5, 2009

In that case you're asking where we live, not where we're from ;)

We have at least 2 fly-ins coming up for member get togethers. The first is in Echuca on 24-26 April in conjunction with the AAAA fly-in. See thread here.

I know it's a bit far from WA, but pack a lunch and you'll be right.

Other fly-ins are yet to be organised. Hopefully there's one nearer your heart(land).

I see it was announced today that there will be no Australian leg to the Red Bull Air Race (but there will be an Oz pilot:clap:). No reason to go to WA this year.

February 5, 2009

I see it was announced today that there will be no Australian leg to the Red Bull Air Race (but there will be an Oz pilot:clap:). No reason to go to WA this year.

Red Bull will be back in March 2010. The organisers wanted to have it in March this year but the WA State government couldn't pull their finger out in time so it's off for a year. Huge mistake in my books!!

Maybe we should organise something for RAAus members for Red Bull in 2010??

pudestcon · February 5, 2009

I'd be interested in a get together somewhere in WA Brett.

Pud

February 5, 2009

I'd be interested in a get together somewhere in WA Brett.Pud

It might take a while to get organised but I reckon we could get something going for sure!

mAgNeToDrOp · February 5, 2009

Sounds like a plan will stay tuned.....

Tomo · February 8, 2009

Gee, Victoria's flogging all of as at the moment...

Simonflyer · February 12, 2009

That's because Victoria is the best Tomo.....:thumb_up:

February 12, 2009

That's because Victoria is the best Tomo.....:thumb_up:

Even better, more places to come and crash when we fly over!

Captain · February 12, 2009

Looks like Ian should maybe start to sell CD's with Spanish lessons.

Or we all learn to talk slow ..... eh, if the benders win the race.

Go the blues.

February 13, 2009

Hey, the way you Victorians are moving up to Queensland, it won't be long before we are out in front anyway, where we belong !...........................

February 14, 2009

More West Aussies turning up, this is good!! Who is everyone here in the West?

Tomo · February 14, 2009

Yee-haa... Qld is on a level run with the Vic's...

Brett · February 14, 2009

I'm from wa but no longer have an aircraft to fly but working on it ,,,,

February 16, 2009

wa - place to go

Looking for somewhere to go. I own a property sw manjimup (20k) with grass landing strip, 14 cabins and lodge. Keen to get some flyers down there. Property is known as Kin Kin retreat (www.kinkinretreat.com.au). Strip approx 840m east/west elev 440ft. surrounded by state forrest. great place for a get together. Have used strip with texan and 172.

Am a WA new member - but not so young!!. Obtained ppl late 1970's but lost the flying bug and went sailing instead(much more expensive and a lot slower). Now reinvigerated and after spending 10 hours in a texan 550 the BUG is huge.

If interested let me know and i'll post all the details with some photos.

February 16, 2009

www.kinkinretreat.com.au[/url]). Strip approx 840m east/west elev 440ft. surrounded by state forrest. great place for a get together. Have used strip with texan and 172.Am a WA new member - but not so young!!. Obtained ppl late 1970's but lost the flying bug and went sailing instead(much more expensive and a lot slower). Now reinvigerated and after spending 10 hours in a texan 550 the BUG is huge.

If interested let me know and i'll post all the details with some photos.

Welcome along mate, good to have another Sandgropper amongst the Aussie population! I'm keen as mustard to bring the wife down for a flight and stay the weekend for sure!

Who do you know with the Texan? I'd love to take one for a fly!

Checking out your site and will be in contact soon!

February 16, 2009

Hi R461,

Must be a sandgroper -east coast have gone to bed. Texan was in Manjimup (on loan from serpentine) and next door neighbour took me for familization - 10 hours later...still going. Lovely plane but don't take too much notice of me - i am a novice and easily influenced at this stage.

Am keen to arrange a fly in over a weekend in the next few months the more the better - good fishing and only 50 m walk to a cabin. Adjacent to warren river.

February 16, 2009

Hi R461,Must be a sandgroper -east coast have gone to bed. Texan was in Manjimup (on loan from serpentine) and next door neighbour took me for familization - 10 hours later...still going. Lovely plane but don't take too much notice of me - i am a novice and easily influenced at this stage.
Am keen to arrange a fly in over a weekend in the next few months the more the better - good fishing and only 50 m walk to a cabin. Adjacent to warren river.

I'm liking the sound of that!! I too am a novice, just 14.5hrs logged so still on the way to becoming certified. Fingers crossed I'll be all done by April.....hopefully!

The retreat looks great, looking forward to coming down there for sure!

Brett

February 16, 2009

Woo Hoo!!! sorry to back track but I saw "red bull" and got very excited!!!

What sort of things can we organise?? just a get together? or can you do things such as discounts and meeting the celebrity pilots (other than the pit walk where it takes at least 1 hour to get near Hannes Arch.)

VERY excited about Matt Hall competing. His display at Perth 2008 was awesome! Plus he's an Aussie

February 16, 2009

Woo Hoo!!! sorry to back track but I saw "red bull" and got very excited!!!What sort of things can we organise?? just a get together? or can you do things such as discounts and meeting the celebrity pilots (other than the pit walk where it takes at least 1 hour to get near Hannes Arch.)

VERY excited about Matt Hall competing. His display at Perth 2008 was awesome! Plus he's an Aussie

I'm still yet to shoot an email off to RAAus so I'll post something up when I get a reply. Red Bull next year should be good though!

Admin · February 18, 2009

Queensland have fought their way up and hit the lead...c'mon Vics, keep going :thumb_up:

pudestcon · February 18, 2009

For you Admin

Sorry for being off topic here guys but this is to do with this thread.... Sort of.

Ian, On the screen that shows all the threads in the 'General Discussion' area in the column called 'Last Post' it shows your post (at the moment) as being posted at 3.45pm today. However when I go into the thread and read your post it says you posted at 11.59am today. What gives??? :confused:

Sorry guys, I'll get off now.

Pud

Admin · February 19, 2009

Are you still seeing this problem in other threads?

pudestcon · February 19, 2009

Are you still seeing this problem in other threads?

I don't believe it is in any other thread Ian. I'll check back later in the day. It has been occuring for some time now

Simonflyer · February 19, 2009

Cmon Victorians!!..We cant let the thong wearer's pip us at the line..(although i am in thongs myself right now, so that wasn't much of a jibe...)

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