Kev

Sorry Bill, I sold mine on here just recently. Regards Kev

Hi Marty. The end caps on the pliers can be swapped over, if that helps (just held on with small circlips) also it may help to turn the spring clamp round the other way, although I assume you have tried that.

Hi, I used to charge the headsets periodically with the Lynx charger. When I changed helmets, I removed the headband (and batteries) and just connected the ear cups to the click clack system on the Icaro helmet. This just means I can’t talk to the passenger until the radio has been switched on, but with the click clack system this hasn’t been a problem at all. I still have the Lynx battery charger if you’re interested. Kev

Since October 2018 attendees have also had to complete the online course whereas previously RAAus attendees obtained their L1 by forwarding the certificate. If you are in Rockhampton, Steve Bartlett is looking to host a course there and has all the details. Otherwise email me [email protected] and Carole will send details or add you to our waiting list

Unfortunately none that I am aware of (apart from the one mentioned above). Kev

Carole and I have been running our Sport Aviation & Rotax Maintenance course (previously known as the WM/Rotax maintenance course) at various venues in Australia since 2012. This is a two day course with classroom and practical elements which include: wirelocking, filter inspection, conrod bearing testing, carb sync for both 2-stroke and 4-stroke and differential pressure testing. It is the HGFA Airframe and Engine course mentioned in the RAAus Technical Manual. To date, we have completed 44 courses in NSW, VIC, WA, SA and Qld, but are currently ‘on hold’ due to Covid-19 restrictions. Kev

Excellent write up Kasper. I would and will vote for you on this alone. Good luck.

The AirVenture at Oshkosh, WI, USA is having it’s 50th Anniversary this year. We have booked a house which is a 13 minute walk away from the Hilton Garden Inn’s entrance to the venue, where you catch the free ‘internal’ buses. We only need one room, so have two queen bedrooms and a room with two single (bunk beds) available for between 20th – 30th July. AirVenture runs from between Sunday 21st to Sunday 28th July. The cost will be per room and in Australia dollars. Shared kitchen and bathroom but otherwise a private house, near restaurants and shopping. Do your own thing, just need to book your airfares and let us know when you are arriving at the accommodation. The owners can supply up to 3 keys for the property. AirBnB rules apply, i.e. no parties or loud noises to upset neighbours etc. The house has already been paid for, so no refunds. First come, first in. PM me for further details if interested. We have been several times to AirVenture so can help with directions etc. Kev

Larry at Adelaide Airsports has a neat Cygnet for sale

DrZoos The RAAus are recognising the course as an alternative pathway to L1. Everyone who has completed it, (regardless of what they fly, so fixed wing and weightshift alike), have received their L1 rating and therefore do not need to do the on-line test. We supply a list of names to RAAus Technical after each course. The course is referenced in the new RAAus Technical Manual, but unfortunately was not mentioned in the group email sent out recently, or in the Sport Pilot. Kev

Sorry Mark. The Gympie course is full (subject to confirmations). I have sent you a PM

The courses cover maintenance on Rotax 2-stroke and 4-stroke (including the 912 ULS)

Hi Guys I appreciate the interest in the courses I am running, but please be aware they are Weightshift Microlight/Rotax maintenance courses, although the majority of the material would be of interest to 3-axis owners. I would suggest you contact your RAA Technical Manager to see what is coming up next year with regards to courses run directly by and through the RAA. Darren has attended one of my courses, so he would be able to tell you directly whether he thinks it worthwhile for you to attend one or, as a 3-axis owner whether he has something more relevant coming up. After talking with him, if you are still interested in coming to one of my courses, that is not a problem at all. They are open to all, no matter what you fly. Send me an email and I will put you on our waiting list to be contacted when we run one in your area. We don’t have many venues available at the moment so it depends upon where you reside as to how quickly they come up. Hope this helps. Kev MacNally HGFA WM Technical Officer [email protected]

The only comparison I can see that slb was making was that the HGFA courses are entirely voluntary and the hope is that RAA do not mandate the upcoming courses for their L1s and L2s. I assume they would be conducting these courses for trike pilots as well as their 3-axis pilots? Safe Flying Kev