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Aviation Trader page 5 - Cessna 162 Skycatcher. Work available $139,000 + GST = 152,900 Aus Find a plane 34 C162's for sale in US Dollars - $84,000 - $139,000 Not cheap Sue

******Announcing the 2014 Aviation Book Fair at the Australian National Aviation Museum ****** 10am - 5pm 22 and 23 March $5 entry (includes access to the Museum, members free) Hundreds and Hundreds of books, magazines, photos posters, DVD and videos, some models and even a few other bits of memorabilia. Many things on super sale, grab a bargain or few! All Aviation related (also some military related) www.aarg.com.au & https://www.facebook.com/moorabbinairmuseum

Hastings District Flying Club - www.hdfc.com.au Port Macquarie Fly-In and Fly & Spy Saturday 22nd March 2014 Hastings District Flying Club invites all aviators to gather in beautiful Port Macquarie for a weekend of aviation fun and fellowship. On Saturday interested aircrew are invited to participate in our Fly & Spy fun observation trial or simply soak up the friendly club atmosphere. Fly and Spy involves teams answering questions as they fly a set course in the local area and does not involve difficult navigation. There is $600 in prize money on offer as well as the dreaded Cabbage. Food and drink will be available throughout the day. A welcome/ presentation dinner will be held in the clubhouse Saturday night. The aim is to promote aviation activity and fellowship in the Hastings area. So fly in for a day or the weekend. Just fly in and have an enjoyable time. This event is proudly supported by the Port Macquarie &�� Hastings Council. For further details and to go on the mailing list contact Rod Davison at [email protected] or phone 0419632477.

Royal Aero Club of WA The monthly competition for March at Murrayfield will be a practise forced landing. Practise Forced Landings are potentially one of the best safety procedures for a pilot to have under their wings. It's time to sharpen up our skills. Always a good event to have a go at - BBQ breakfast from 08:30. Briefing at 09:00.

Register at:- http://www.womenofaviationweek.org/rsvp/bathurst/ Celebrating - Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week:- Enjoy: Free Flights in Light Aircraft and Gliders (Please Register) BBQ & Sausage Sizzle Discounted Trial Instructional Flights Discounted Tigermoth Joy Flights Discounted L39 Jet rides Hangar & Aircraft Tours Aircraft & Glider Static Displays Education Sessions Aviation Careers Information PLUS Lots of give aways and prizes to be won

Registration here:- http://www.womenofaviationweek.org/rsvp/bansktown/ Australia is participating for the FIRST TIME in this wonderful volunteer GLOBAL aviation event! Come and help share with us the joy of aviation to women and girls in our state. Support this global outreach initiative and put AUSTRALIA on the GLOBAL MAP for the first time! There will be static aircraft displays, TIF's and Gliders, Education sessions, talk to pilots, instructors, Aircraft Mechanics and much much more! FOOD and drinks, parking and prizes to be won. Register to attend an help Australia get recognised. Free Entry Trial flights available BBQ lunches Presentations Giveaways Past female Alumni of our school available for more insight in the world of Aviation

Hastings District Flying Club - http://www.hdfc.com.au/ Fly/drive into Camden Haven airfield for the day or weekend. $10 BBQ lunch provided on Saturday. Bring camping gear if staying overnight. Camping & two cabins available. Dinner and breakfast own arrangements. All welcome.

It is in the Events Calendar:- Centenary of Military Aviation Air Show Start Date: Mar 1, 2014 01:00 PM End Date: Mar 2, 2014 01:00 PM Time zone: Australia/Sydney +11:00 EST Location: RAAF Museum Point Cook, Victoria The Centenary of Military Aviation 2014 Air Show is proudly presented by the Royal Australian Air Force at RAAF Base Williams, Point Cook, over the weekend of 1 & 2 March 2014, to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the first military flight at Point Cook on 1 March 1914. Entry is by pre-paid ticketing which will be available from December 2013. Please refer back to this website for further details in the coming weeks. http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseum/

Vale Col Rodgers AOPA Members, Col Rodgers our Treasurer and a Board Director passed away Thursday afternoon 30/01/14 at the Sands hospital. This is a very sad day for AOPA and for me personally, I regarded Col as a close friend and a trusted mentor. Col recruited me to the AOPA board, he then nominated me as President and supported me through a very difficult period when our office was in disarray and our finances borderline. We turned AOPA around and Col as treasurer deserved a great deal of the credit for that turn around. I could always rely on Col's advice. he was a straight talker, told you what he thought and bore no malice if you disagreed, above all Col was an Aviator in the true sense of the word. I will miss him, AOPA will miss him and GA will miss him, but his legacy will live on in the AOPA of today, a vastly better organisation than the one that Col took the reigns of, during his time as President. There is not much more to say other than Col fought the cancer that took his life, right to the end, he was always positive planning ahead and keeping tabs on AOPA's finances and policy right up until Wednesday, the day before he passed away. This is indicative of the stature of the man that Col was, never a quitter, a man of courage and dedicated to AOPA and GA. I am glad that Jeff Muller our vice President and I were able to visit him at the hospital on Thursday 23 /1/14 to present his "Life membership Award" and spend a little time with him. His passing was unexpected, I guess we were all hoping that Col would beat the cancer because he was so positive, sadly that was not the case; Vale Col Rodgers. There is a celebration of Col's life taking place at All Saints Church, Hunters Hill, NSW on Wednesday 05 February 2014 @ 11am, followed by a wake @ 1pm at Hunters Hill Bowling Club for those wishing to pay their respects Phillip Reiss President AOPA Australia

Happy 10th Birthday Rec Fly! Thank you Ian

I have put approx 120 events in the Events Calendar (under the Events Tab). These can also be cross posted to the Trips/Events/Spare Seats forum, however I haven't been doing this. I have about 500 more to go - so I am asking what you prefer. The advantage of cross posting to the Forum (Trips/Events) is that the events are searchable (Calendar is not at present), and people can post responses. The down side is these Events will also turn up on "What's New" as I enter them. Anyone can post an Event, in either the Calendar and/or Trips/Events Forum. I am doing it to keep RecFly as up to date and as useful a resource as possible for Aviators. If I have posted an event and you would like changes/updates, contact me. As a First Class member I have rights to edit my post long after ordinary members, so I can keep things up to date. Alternatively you can post your own version, and set up your own RSVPs. Over to you - what do YOU want? Sue PS - by Monthly Meets I mean things like Angelfield Fly-in Breakfast every xth someday of the month. Campaigns - for example CASA offering AvSafety seminars in 50 locations.

It is indeed Pacific Haven, Qld -25.23999, 152.54349 An airport with lots of friendly residents between Maryborough / Hervey Bay and Bundaberg. Explaining the cryptic clue : Why firstly Park Air Craft at this Peaceful Sanctuary if not an Airpark Y (first letter of) P A C Peaceful = Pacific, Sanctuary = Haven The clue is 'Airpark' or airport = YPAC Pacific Haven. Who's up next? Sue

Yes, it is an Airpark. Clues:- 1. Qld with runways 02 / 20. Now a cryptic clue: 2. Why firstly Park Air Craft at this Peaceful Sanctuary if not an Airpark Sue (Cryptic crossword lover)

CASA have just announced the next Certification Flight Testing Seminar for Adelaide for 19/20 November 2014. Further details on the Events calendar. Sue

Hi Richard My first in a Drifter was with a cowboy who took me down low chasing the roos, clipping the tree tops He was also a Commercial pilot and ended up losing his licence and all for pushing the envelope too far and too often in GA. Next was with a friend trying to perfect his spot landing technique. I was watching the ground and dropping a little chalk dust where the wheels touched, so he could get confident & judge distances etc. Great fun. Wait till it all becomes second nature and then you will enjoy the ride. Always good to have experience in other "types" My regret is never actually having flown a Drifter. Sue

Welcome Hairy one! Lots of Drifter Drivers here. Tell us about your first flight ... loved it? Sue

Here's one - Qld 02/20

Overview The Certification Flight Testing Seminar aims to acquaint participants with the flight requirements associated with the aircraft type certification process. Included is a general review of this certification process and a description of the flight test techniques and procedures pertinent to an applicable airworthiness standard. The flight safety aspects associated with certification test flying are emphasised. Target Audience CASA Engineering and Operational Staff Aviation Industry Pilots, Engineering Staff and Managers involved in the Aircraft Type Certification Process Duration 1 ½ Days 26/27 Feb 14 Brisbane* CASA Offices, Brisbane Airport * Date and venue to be confirmed. Costs The seminar is free of charge. Morning and afternoon tea provided. Bookings Places are limited. Please email [email protected] for a reservation.

A range of AWPA Awards, Trophies & Scholarships for 2014 are closing 31 January. Open to male & female, non-members & members - check the eligibility criteria & the application forms:- http://www.awpa.org.au/scholarships-and-awards-2/scholarships-and-awards-2014-debs All the best! AWPA = Australian Women Pilots' Association Sue

CASA Aviation Safety Advisors will be delivering the new AvSafety Seminar series Safety Matters around Australia in 2014. Seminars this year will include; The latest information on Regulatory Reform Information. Topics relating to the latest safety trends identified by CASA, Airservices and ATSB (Where possible, Airservices or ATSB personnel will also attend) Information about the new interactive education programs and resources available online to help you keep safe in the air and on the ground. Aero clubs and other aviation organisations are welcome to run Aviation Safety Seminars with ASAs presenting, however CASA will not be financially supporting the events beyond reasonable operating costs. It will be an opportunity for shared discussions on operator and individual obligations and opportunities to ask questions and raise issues relating to regulatory change. Registration for AvSafety seminars is through the CASA Learning Management System, AviationWorx. http://www.casa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?WCMS:STANDARD::pc=PC_101474 Attendance is free. These seminars will be listed (and kept up to date) in Events Gawler SA Feb 5, 2014TBA Bathurst NSW Feb 5, 2014 Bathurst Aero Club Goondoowindi QLD Feb 5, 2014 McIntyre Aero Club Bunbury WA Feb 5, 2014 Lighthouse Beach Resort Yarrawonga VIC Feb 11, 2014 Club Mulwala Temora NSW Feb 11, 2014 Temora Aero Club Albury NSW Feb 13, 2014 Quest Albury Albany WA Feb 19, 2014 Albany Aero Club Sunshine Coast QLD Feb 20, 2014 Maroochydore RSL Esperance WA Feb 21, 2014 Esperance Aero Club Rockhampton QLD Feb 25, 2014 Rockhampton Aero Club Nowra NSW Feb 27, 2014 TBA Bendigo VIC Feb 27, 2014 Lakeview Motor Inn Innisfail QLD Mar 4, 2014TBA Jabiru NT Mar 4, 2014 TBA Cooma NSW Mar 5, 2014 TBA Katherine NT Mar 5, 2014 TBA Mt Isa QLD Mar 11, 2014 Tba Port Macquarie NSW Mar 18, 2014 TBA Derby WA Mar 18, 2014 TBA Broken Hill NSW Mar 19, 2014 TBA Coffs Harbour NSW Mar 20, 2014 TBA Point Cook VIC Mar 20, 2014 TBA Broome WA Mar 20, 2014 TBA Deniliquin NSW Mar 25, 2014 TBA Townsville QLD Apr 1, 2014 TBA Maryborough QLD Apr 1, 2014 TBA Hervey Bay QLD Apr 2, 2014 TBA Bundaberg QLD Apr 3, 2014 TBA Mudgee NSW Apr 9, 2014 TBA Jandakot WA Apr 9, 2014 TBA Moorabbin VIC Apr 10, 2014 TBA Camden NSW Apr 15, 2014 TBA Lismore NSW Apr 15, 2014 TBA Ayers Rock NT Apr 15, 2014 TBA Bankstown NSW Apr 16, 2014 TBA Ballina NSW Apr 16, 2014 TBA Goolwa SA Apr 16, 2014 TBA Lilydale VIC Apr 23, 2014 TBA Merimbula NSW Apr 23, 2014 TBA Moruya NSW Apr 24, 2014 TBA Tamworth NSW Apr 29, 2014 TBA Armidale NSW Apr 30, 2014 TBA Kununurra WA Apr 30, 2014 TBA Tyabb VIC May 1, 2014 TBA Richmond NSW May 5, 2014 TBA Moree NSW May 6, 2014 TBA Aldinga SA May 6, 2014 TBA Inverell NSW May 7, 2014 TBA Glen Innes NSW May 8, 2014 TBA Parafield SA May 8, 2014 TBA Kalgoorlie WA May 9, 2014 TBA Launceston TAS May 12, 2014 TBA Wollongong NSW May 13, 2014 TBA Archerfield QLD May 13, 2014 TBA Alice Springs NT May 14, 2014 TBA Gold Coast QLD May 14, 2014 TBA Hobart TAS May 14, 2014 TBA Redcliffe QLD May 15, 2014 TBA Dubbo NSW May 20, 2014 TBA Kingaroy QLD May 27, 2014 TBA Scone NSW May 28, 2014 TBA Gympie QLD May 28, 2014 TBA Geraldton WA May 28, 2014 TBA Cessnock NSW May 29, 2014 TBA Shepparton VIC May 29, 2014 TBA Caboolture QLD Jun 10, 2014 TBA Toowoomba QLD Jun 11, 2014 TBA Griffith NSW Jun 11, 2014 TBA Wagga NSW Jun 12, 2014 TBA Parkes NSW Jun 18, 2014 TBA Darwin NT Jun 18, 2014 TBA Cairns QLD Jun 18, 2014 TBA Longreach QLD Jun 18, 2014 TBA Mildura VIC Jun 18, 2014 TBA Latrobe Valley VIC Jun 18, 2014 TBA Karratha WA Jun 18, 2014 TBA Cowra NSW Jun 19, 2014 TBA Horn Island QLD Jun 19, 2014 TBA Bairnsdale VIC Jun 19, 2014 TBA Mackay QLD Jun 24, 2014 TBA Warrnambool VIC Jun 26, 2014 TBA ACT - No Seminars Available

They are on this site too - under Pilot Tools - Tutorials. http://www.recreationalflying.com/tutorials/ I seem to remember Ian saying that the ones here have more than the RAA site. Also discovered the old AUF.asn.au site has been taken over by someone else. Sue

The Council will decide what contribution you must make to road improvements. I guess this is an "objection" to the subdivision made by neighbours in the response to the Public Notification. Don't get into negotiations with them, leave that to Council; it is their road, their decision, and they will have guidelines regarding road works contributions or work you will be required to undertake on their behalf. Most importantly, don't get the neighbours off side while giving them extra ammunition about airstrips - or it will end up with wild accusations about turning it into a busy airport, frightening the horses, chooks off the lay, fumes, fuel & noise threatening human health and starting bush fires. It is common for neighbours to "object" - it may not be aimed at you personally. I did development applications for a rural council, and the objection process was used to request a better road, even if it was only a boundary reconfiguration. Keep the airstrip idea out of the subdivision process. I was trying to find the Take Off & Landing Charts for a C172 similar to the charts in my C152 Flight Manual. These charts have pressure height, slope, surface type, temp, wind, distance & weight, to give you an idea of the distance needed on your strip. The C172 table (for a sealed level strip) notes for a dry grass strip to add 45% to the landing distance and 15% to the take off. This is based on a new aircraft. In reality there are many factors that introduce degraded performance as aircraft age and we hang more things off them. Sue

If the strip is to be used by others (friends, crop dusters etc) then you have an obligation to make it as safe as you can for the aircraft you approve to land there. CAAP 92 (1) (1) is a good place to start http://casa.gov.au/wcmswr/_assets/main/download/caaps/ops/92_1.pdf As an unlicensed strip it is up to the pilot to determine if it is suitable to land on, in which case they will most likely rely on your description, so record height, gradients, length, width, surface (grass, short/long wet/dry) and likely wind strengths & direction - erect a wind sock or other reliable wind indicator. The pilot can then work on his Take Off & Landing charts to determine if it is suitable. Delineate your strip - old tyres painted white are a cheap solution - your local tyre shop has to pay to have them taken away - so they will gladly give you a pile. Contact your local council about any requirement from them for the establishment of an airstrip - they may have a process, or they may not - in which case make sure your neighbours are agreeable. Your Council may require a building application for the hangar; gone are the days when a farmer could do what he liked on his land. We have looked at many properties to build an airstrip. Our criteria: No approach or departure over neighbours' houses, horses or power lines Standard approach & departure area clear for recommended landing profile & 50' obstacle clearance Safe for; go-around, precautionary search, area ahead for engine failure, run off area for brake failure The C172 has a performance chart in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. I will try to find the charts so you can determine if your strip will suit. Sue

Backs on to Old Coach Road (which is gazetted but not formed) and Young State Forest on the other side of it. Wilsons Rd has a row of properties facing it that back on to our place (south of us). We have about 20m frontage to Balandinas Dr. Our house is the one nearest the road on the curve. The boss went to school in Tiaro, so he is going home. We have only seen it once, in September, and have not been able to get down to have a second look. The owners are staying on till we can start moving down. I have yet to survey it for airstrip location. It has crops & cattle. Sue

Just down the road from you - Owanyilla near Tiaro Qld -25.69728 152.62074 Over 1km on the east/west fence line with possible cross strip over the 36acre dam next door N-S on the cultivation. Could be 2-3 years before we are operational. Will keep our hangar at Childers. He wants to keep working for another 2 years up here & have to sell our house in a depressed market. So I have to renovate & tart up for sale. Looking for part time work to fund the move. He wants to move by taking a bit every trip - given the amount of junk we have (he never throws anything out), that could take years. Sue