Bill

I understand the 4 motorgliders (ASK 21Mi) sold for $140000 to $150000. I'm told (but can't confirm) they all went offshore - NZ, Italy & USA (2). The two that went to the US were purchased by locals on their behalf. Given the present value of the A$ & low hours they were bargains.

He's a well known & respected Bathurst recreational pilot, flying a Bristell. Appears he may have tracked direct from Albion Park to Bathurst, which took him over some very rough tiger country (my preferred route involves a dog leg via Taralga). There is a huge bushfire which would have been east of his track, but I imagine visibility would have been affected. I've been told the ballistic chute was deployed. Condolences to family & friends.

Another option Lozzer. You're running RWY on an Anroid Nexus 7 (so am I in the Jab). Buy a Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro phone (~ $180). OzRwy allow you to load RWY onto the phone as a backup free. Small screen but usable, especially in my Corby, which has limited panel space. Other benefits are a spare phone & (like another glider pilot on this list who put me onto the J2) you can load XC Soar, which is a great nav / tactical tool for glider pilots. Cheers

Would (should?) the Board have had a say in this? If so surprising that someone didn't ask the question whether the proposal was legal given that most members indicated they didn't want their details revealed. Anyway - how do we get this reversed? Do we individually write to RAA confirming that we don't our personal details revealed ? Other suggestions? Thanks, Bill

I believe this Senate (19 Nov 2018) hearing was brought about by AOPA's CEO Benjamin Morgan agitating, over the RAA vs PPL's medical standards. I suggest viewing part 2 first. Morgan is impressive! He knows his stuff, has researched it thoroughly & is articulate (unlike some of the other participants) They’d been invited there to talk about medicals, but Morgan managed to introduce the plethora of problems facing in GA in Australia. Next suggest viewing Part 3 – CASA has brought in the big guns, but didn't convince the Committee. They've been invited back for another try in 2 weeks. Part 1 - RAA had done their homework & followed the party line. Parachuting Australia's rep confused everyone! Part 1 RAA, PFA & Warbirds submission Declaring my affiliations - I'm an active participant in RAA, GFA & PPL.

25 – 27 July – Oshkosh. I'd suggest another day if you can - there is so much to see / do. The days can be long & tiring - for your dad (& you) the "trams" make it easy to get about. Take a load off your feet by sitting down & watching the daily airshows (& the Wednesday night airshow shouldn't be missed). Finally the EAA HQ / museum is well worth a visit - allow at least 3 hours. Have a great trip! Bill

Anybody tried the Rotec throttle body injector? Rotec Aerosport Pty Ltd Official Site

Thanks for the explanation. The word "NON-INDEPENDENT" is what caused the confusion (for me & 2 others). Replacing it with SIMUL (simultaneous) would have been preferable. And btw, we rang the number given (no answer), left a voice mail msg requesting a call back & 4 days later - still no response.

Current YBTH notam (below) indicates the RAAF cadets have a gliding camp in progress. Power traffic circuits for Rwy 17/ 35 at YBTH are now permanently to the East (ie RH circuits on Rwy 35, LH on 17). Can someone explain what is meant by " ... RWY 17/35 NON-INDEPENDENT CONTRA CCTS. PARL RWY OPS NOT PERMITTED" Thanks, Bill BATHURST (YBTH) C22/18 REVIEW C21/18 INCREASED GFY DUE AIR FORCE CADET CAMP GLIDERS AND TUGS WILL BCST ON AND MNT CTAF 127.35 WI 10NM AD RWY 17/35 NON-INDEPENDENT CONTRA CCTS. PARL RWY OPS NOT PERMITTED RECOMMENDED CCT JOIN ON UPWIND OR DOWNWIND TO AVOID THE GLD CCT RWY 08/26 GLIDERS AND TUGS WILL OCCUPY RWY FOR MNM TIME DRG LAUNCH AND RECOVERY AND WILL REMAIN CLEAR OF FLT STRIP AT OTHER TIMES PRACTICE INSTRUMENT APPROACHES NOT RECOMMENDED DRG GFY GLIDER LAUNCHES WILL NOT TAKE PLACE DURING REGULAR PUBLIC TRANSPORT (RPT) OPS CTC AIR FORCE CADETS TEL: 0421 030 025 OR 0408 443 009 FROM 04 101954 TO 04 280751 HJ

The CASA doc also says "... who require frequent access to a secure area of a security controlled. ... etc". So does this mean that if I land to for fuel at a Bowser located +200M from the terminal building, I don't need an ASIC?

Has anyone been fined for not being able to produce an ASIC?

If you are found airside without an ASIC, who fines / prosecutes you? (CASA, airport operator, police?) Are there any stats / FOI figures to indicate how many have been fined / prosecuted?

Hi Gareth, where did you hire the swage machine? Was it a "roller" type or "nicopress" tool? I've heard that some yachting supply / shipwrights can do "roller" swaging. Rgds, Bill

How the bureacracy works (or doesn't ) Nov 2013 The Aviation Safety Regulation Review (chaired by Forsyth) is commissioned June 2014. Forsyth hands the report to the Governement. Recommendation 36 The Australian Government amends regulations so that background checks and the requirement to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card are only required for unescorted access to Security Restricted Areas, not for general airside access. This approach would align with international practice. The recommendations were handed to The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development for review and implementation in July 2014. As at 31 December 2015 (regarding Recommendation 36) Action: In the first half of 2015 the Government will commence consultation with industry on any potential changes to the scope of the ASIC scheme. Status: Industry was consulted during 2015 via a discussion paper, airport site visits and industry forums. The Department will provide advice, taking into account industry comments, on these issues, to the Government for its consideration in the first half of 2016. As at 25 August 2016 (regarding Recommendation 36) Action: In the first half of 2015 the Government will commence consultation with industry on any potential changes to the scope of the ASIC scheme. Status: Completed. The Department has consulted industry and significant implementation issues have been identified. Further progress will be considered as part of a review of the current categorisation of security controlled airports. So ....... The Department has consulted industry (would that have included RAA, AOPA, both of whom made submissions?) ...... significant implementation issues have been identified ( like what ?? )

Anyone had experience with their aviation dopes / glues on Ceconite? Thanks, Bill http://www.phoenixlacquersandpaints.com.au/products.php

Anyone using RWY on a 5" Android phone? My Nexus 7 has packed up & I can't find an alternate 7" Android tablet. ( I fly a Corby & the 8" tablets are too big for my panel). Any suggestions / advice appreciated. Thanks, Bill

Any luck John? Thanks, Bill

Thanks John. Its definitely the 532 I need. Rgds, Bill