Captain Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 Can anyone confirm that this is on next weekend, is anyone going, and what is the program at this event? Regards Geoff
Guest brentc Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 I wandered into this a couple of years back Capt. There was about 50 aircraft there. For the first time ever I was approached on my arrival and told by the guy parked next to me that I HAD to tie my plane down because at the last fly-in he went to a Jabiru got caught in a wind gust and hit his! I'm wasn't flying a Thruster! Aside from that it was an ok gathering with a number of basic rag and tube jobs which it was all about.
Guest Ken deVos Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 Yarrawonga Sport Aviation Fly-In Yes Geoff, the event is definitely on with both GA and RAA aircraft welcome...... This event is being held on Saturday 28th March with option of a dinner in the evening and a leisurely departure on the Sunday and is run by the Lightweight Aircraft Association (LAA) and the Yarrawonga Aerodrome Committee. The LAA is a club of builders and enthusiasts who meet at the Hampton RSL on the first Monday of each month. Their website is www.lightweightaircraft.asn.au/. Yarrawonga Aerodrome has a farsighted aviation policy and their air park development is worth checking out.
Captain Posted March 22, 2009 Author Posted March 22, 2009 Thanks Ken. And do you know if they will allow camping under-wing on Saturday evening? Regards Geoff
Guest Ken deVos Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 Geoff, I have not seen anyone camp under wing at this event in the past, although it was advertised as an option for 2007. I have always booked a motel, but there are caravan parks. You could check out the accommodation here... Yarrawonga - Mulwala is The Heart of Sun Country on the Murray ! You could also contact either Lachlan Wishart (LAA) 03 9499 9337 or, Alan Bridges 03 5743 2834 (Yarrawonga). I will be flying a J230 up from Tyabb just for the Saturday. Hope you can make it there.
Captain Posted March 22, 2009 Author Posted March 22, 2009 Thanks Ken. Look fwd to having a chat ... and I might just go for the day on Sat. Regards Geoff
Guest brentc Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 Might try and drag my butt along to this one. Do we need to let them know or just rock up?
Guest Ken deVos Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 Geoff, looks like good flying weather on Saturday, looking forward to catching up for a chat. Brent, just rock up, I'm sure there will be plenty for all at the BBQ.
slartibartfast Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 I'm seriously thinking about it too. Sounds like fun.
Guest Ken deVos Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 More details of this fly-in have now been posted in the Events section of the LAA website... Home
Captain Posted March 25, 2009 Author Posted March 25, 2009 Geoff, looks like good flying weather on Saturday, looking forward to catching up for a chat.Brent, just rock up, I'm sure there will be plenty for all at the BBQ. Myself and ahlocks are confirmed out of Wagga X 2 for Saturday only (in about 10 and out about 3) ........... but I think that he is a bit concerned that he will be stuck with a flock of Jabiru pilots enjoying themselves all day. Does anyone know of any other SportStar or Rotax owners who would be game enough to venture all that way to Yarrawonga? Or would one of the 100's of J owners like to pretend that they own a low wing aluminiminiminium Rotaryaxe sculpture, so that Steve has someone to talk to? You'll do Slarti, as you are half way there. Do you reckon you will be able to be there? Regards Geoff
slartibartfast Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 Nice to hear that I'd be barely adequate in the non-jabiru conversation department. What if I just talk about my engine? Yep - should be there. Got an oil change to do before I leave. Should be able to get there middayish. Might have time to put the wheel spats back on too. Have to engineer a new way to attach them to my new Matco wheel axles. Had a couple of stripped threads on the outer attachment points. See? Boring already.
Captain Posted March 25, 2009 Author Posted March 25, 2009 Nice to hear that I'd be barely adequate in the non-jabiru conversation department. What if I just talk about my engine?Yep - should be there. Got an oil change to do before I leave. Should be able to get there middayish. Might have time to put the wheel spats back on too. Have to engineer a new way to attach them to my new Matco wheel axles. Had a couple of stripped threads on the outer attachment points. See? Boring already. Not boring, Ross. I'm rivetted (to use an NES expression). Talk of spats, stripped threads & other airplane stuff is what makes the world go around. Look forward to meeting you (finally). Regards Geoff
Guest brentc Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 I'm happy to talk about my Jabiru engine and airframe all day whilst I'm there if that's what people want. I'm thinking 11am - 3pm. I can throw in some extra words about my brillant carbon fibre propellor whilst I'm at it, whatever gets the 912 boy's blood boiling. PS: just realised I'm an Air Vice Marshal. Need to rework the numbers on those, that was too easy. It just goes to show you though that a lot of hot air and BS can quickly get you to the top, just like in the public service.
Captain Posted March 26, 2009 Author Posted March 26, 2009 I can throw in some extra words about my brillant carbon fibre propellor whilst I'm at it, whatever gets the 912 boy's blood boiling. Weather looks about perfect for tomorrow at Yarrawonga. Be there. I would like to have a good chat about your prop, Brent, now that you have a few hours on it. See you there tomorra. Regards Geoff
Guest brentc Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 I'll have to refer to the log books. Probably 200 hours. It's getting a little battered and bruised actually. I don't have a passenger as yet. Have been emailing a few that I know but the usual's have come up with a negative! Maybe this forum will come up trumps.
Captain Posted March 29, 2009 Author Posted March 29, 2009 Ross & Brent .... and Ken too (sorry about that) Nice to see you blokes at Yarrawonga on Saturday. Ahlocks and I had a great flight there and back in company. But I can't get my photos off my BBerry, so can either of you post a few of the pics that you took? Regards Geoff
slartibartfast Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 Yeah - it was great to catch up at last. I would have liked more time to chat, but when my uncle Kel unexpectedly turned up in his trike I had to catch up with him first. I haven't seen him since mum died. I've processed the photos and I'll try to get time to post them tonight. Anne and Peter at Lore of Flight actually gave me their divan to sleep on. Extraordinary hospitality and much appreciated. I expected to sleep in my tent.
Guest brentc Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 I got a few photos, nothing too exciting. 'twas a very impressive flying weekend indeed, probably the best two days of flying that I have personally experienced in the last 2 years. Pretty much nil wind everywhere I flew, it was warm but not hot, stuff all turbulence and the plane was flying well with excellent climb rates enabling me to get quickly to high altitudes. I was lucky enough to get hold of a loaned Mountain High supplemental oxygen system to try out for the weekend. Didn't feel any different when using it up high as I levelled off at FL115 due to airspace above. I'll try it again if I can handle the extra weight on the way to Narromine. The fire affected photos are of Marysville. They didn't have a hope there.
Captain Posted March 30, 2009 Author Posted March 30, 2009 Thanks BC. I thought that inverted flight was prohibited in those things, or do you have an aerobatic Bing? And thanks for the flight on Sat to experience your prop. Regards Geoff PS that is a good shot of ahlocks too. Is he pretending to own that J230, or dreaming of doing so, or is he giving you the "bird"?
tvaner Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Some nice shots there Brent. Looks like all had a great time.
Guest brentc Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Captain, I Blinged my Bing. A couple of takeaways from the day: - He who attempts a straight-in approach doesn't get right of way :-) - Charging your battery by running your engine in your aircraft whilst it is unattended is an ABSOLUTE NO-NO. Please don't anyone ever do this, especially in close proximity to my aircraft. - Pulling your aircraft off the gravel onto the bitumen before starting is a GREAT idea and can save much pain later on, to your wallet and pride. - Marysville is unbelievable. I can't believe that anyone survived. - Ken's borrowed J230 was left cleanly behind in my wake. Sorry Ken, didn't want to glaze my cylinders.
BigPete Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Sorry I missed this one - especially as its in my "backyard". Bummer! :confused: regards :big_grin::big_grin:
Guest brentc Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 There was talk of heading over to Echuca to find you, but we couldn't agree on how far it was. When I heard 70 miles I lost interest :-)
Guest Ken deVos Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 ... Ken's borrowed J230 was left cleanly behind in my wake. Sorry Ken, didn't want to glaze my cylinders. Brent, she was quite happily purring along at 2850rpm, 23l/h and 115knt. I look after the girl, and the owner looks after me ;)
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