Graham Pukallus

Today's sunset photos, trike boys having a great time in the silky smooth sunset conditions.

Just arrived, planes and trikes arriving, perfect weather, smooth and a big welcome from the local Lions Club. Expecting a good show up.

Could you include this info and or flyer into your upcoming events in the next months events section. Thanks Graham Pukallus Inglewood Ultra-light-3 Day weekend 25th -27th April 2014 Anzac Day Service will be 10am at the Anzac Memorial Park From lunch time on Friday 25th-- we will be offering tea/coffee, soft drinks, hot pies & sausage rolls and salad rolls available at the airstrip. Accommodation and eateries are listed below. Saturday the 26th--- breakfast, smokos and the Saturday night Special Dinner at the airstrip. Sunday the 27th—breakfast and smoko will be available before you fly home. All proceeds from the weekend will go to help families on drought affected properties in Western Qld. The money will be spent on food vouchers to be used at their local supermarket to help the businesses in the towns. Accommodation Inglewood Motel Darryl 07-46521377 Olympic George & Ann 46521333 Commercial Hotel George & Ann 46521357 Spur H Caravan Park 46521407 Lake Coolmunda Caravan Park Troy 46524171 Royal Hotel John 46521080 Food Inglewood Bake House Tony 46521315 Inglewood Coffee Shop Rob & Sharon 46522125 Olympic Restaurant & Take away -George & Ann 46521333 Inglewood Bowls Club 46521103 Rosa Bella Nursery (Saturday) Helen 46521800 Shell Inglewood Dave & Sharon 46521142 Dorries Takeaway Dorrie 46522502 Businesses Shell Inglewood--fuel Dave & Sharon 46521142 Ralphies RACQ—fuel Ralphie 46521386 McDougall’s Merch & H/ware Meg 46521499 Newsagency Trisha 46521011 Inglewood Lions Contact:- Stuart 0447737002 Inglewood Ultra 2014 (2) (2).docx Inglewood Ultra 2014 (2) (2).docx Inglewood Ultra 2014 (2) (2).docx

Talk to Reece at Kitepower Redcliffe, who has just shot some great footage during his gliding and recent flight to Orchid Beach in a 182 and knows all there is about filming editing etc with a go pro. Kitepower Australia (Queensland) 146 Hornibrook Esp, Clontarf, 4019 (07) 3284 1186

Thanks Doug for mentioning the Cooloola Cove Breakfast and flyin, I counted some 50 aircraft, 10 of which were Savannahs. Here are some of our photos of the day and we too went home via Double Island. Well done and thanks to Rod and his many helpers.

Hi guys, Just thought I would let you know that we are going ahead with the fly-in at the BP dam on 26-27th April 2014. Thanks for the input from several members. All positive feedback so we decided to move on this date as it suited most people. Any questions don't hesitate to ask. Deb BJELKE PETERSON DAM WEEKEND FLY-IN April 26-27 2014 Burnett Flyers are conducting their first weekend fly-in to a private strip on the edge of the BP dam. Lunch will be provided for on Saturday, camp oven dinner Saturday night plus breakfast on Sunday all for only $50 a head. You can fly in or drive in and camp under wing(no landing fees). There is also a grassed area amongst the gum trees to put up a tent. Here you can just relax, fish, swim or take a canoe for a paddle and the bird life is in abundance here. The airstrip is about 900 metres long. There will be ground crew and you can call them on 126.7 if you have trouble finding the strip. For further details look up burnettflyers.org or email us on [email protected] or phone 07 4168 6248. The strip is nearly north/south (18/36) and the southern end of the strip just beware of power lines off the far end if coming in low. Coordinates S 26.21.3 E 152.01.2

May I suggest Archerfield Aircraft Radio, they have been great with setting up and selling us Garmin transponders for our Savannah's, very supportive and great service. Speak to Kevin, workshop manager/Avionics Sales on 32774500 or check the gear out at building 21 Archerfield Airport. A mate just bought a Bose headset, top of the tree headset, but I am very happy with my old but very good David Clark headset. Let me know how you get on, you should only have to buy one in your flying career. Graham.

Yes, easy install in Savannah instrument panel. Looks and works great out of the box, all display and numbers easy to read in all light situations.

Post Trutrak experience ! Took delivery of the Dynon 2 and after 5 min of a basic set task, it was ready to fly. Absolutely everything is included in the box re - Ram suction cup mount, in panel 3 1/8 " mount, AC charger and 12 volts external power cable, external GPS antenna , basically a plug and play unit. All features worked perfectly as promised. No extra equipment required or surprises at very similar cost. Very Happy, big thank you to Ralph at ASAP Spares Caboolture for great service and back up.

As usual a good showing of people and planes numbering in the 20's, with the recent fire trail of destruction evident. Pat's 2 personal caravans were destroyed during the back burn operation, with her saving some personal items before the fire took it's course. See photos. All in all the airstrip and facilities were saved, and everyone enjoyed yet another good breakfast and get together. Much appreciated. Graham and Val.

Happy your experience worked well, I and avionics tech was not aware of the added GPS requirement as per Trutrak advertisement of product, to utilise all facilities. Yes, the display was very good but as a emergency back up of primary instruments it just did'nt measure up, hope to have better luck with MGL or Dynon D2.

Don't bother with Trutrak PFD Gemini, been there - done that, not mentioned in their info is that you have to slave the unit to a pacific GPS's to have the DG to work, even after trying to manually set it, was a failure. AH worked well, airspeed /altimeter relies on standard static pressure but unit read airspeed 10kts over, slip indicator refused to centre, spent a lot of time and money with patch cables to Garmin 795 GPS, advised to use new Garmin GPS data sender unit recommended by Garmin dealer, with ongoing communication with Trutrak and tech manager at Aircraft Spruce with no success, Gave up ! Speak to Mark Kyle re MGL unit or Dynon D2.

Another job, well done ! Happy New year to you, the girlfriend and family.

Yes, that's why I went the simple way of using a quality ignition switch block, but everyone is different as to their preferences of aircraft electrical and avionics installations.

Alastair, have had no further problems with auto key switch supplied and recommended by local auto electrician, currently at total of 360 hours and approx 80 + starts since switch replacement at 140 hours in Savvy. Suggest what ultralights did to rectify his switch problem by quote, (install a new independent master switch, and nice big red led push to start button) otherwise replace with a high quality auto switch, take your old one in to a reputable auto electrician for a suitable easy install replacement. Let me know how you get on. GPuk

Photos of this Flyin and Open Day today

Another great day with some magnificent flying machines at a well organised Gathering of Eagles Flyin at Watts Bridge Qld. Here are photos of a few of the at least 40 aircraft that flew in and were on display. A big thank from all who attended.

Nanango music festival poster.

Pilot info: Runway 5/23 3362 ft x 164 ft (1025 m x 50 m) Latitude: 26-41-21 S (-26.690001) Longitude: 151-59-17 E (151.983002) Elevation: 1194 feet MSL (364 m MSL) Magnetic Variation: 10.5 E Time Zone: UTC ++10.0 (Standard Time) UTC ++10.0 (Daylight Savings Time) From City: 0 N.M. of Nanango, Queensland Nanango Music Festival 2013 Nanango Show SocietyNanango Agricultural Pastoral & Mining Society Inc. 4 Day Weekend Event Pass $45 per person OR Thursday Free Friday $20.00 per person Saturday All Day $30 per person Saturday from 3pm $15 per person Sunday Free Children 14 yrs to 17 yrs half price Children accompanied by adult - free under 14 yrs unaccompanied half price CAMPING CHARGES $8.50 Powered per person/per night $6.00 Unpowered per person/per night $5.00 Powered per child/night (children 14 years to 17 years) $3.00 Unpowered per child/per night BOOKINGS PREFERRED "The showgrounds is a glass free zone" Camping Coordinator: 0429 631273 (Sandra) Email: [email protected] Country Muster Coordinator : 0427 631273 (Jenny) General Enquiries: Phone 07 4163 1273 Fax 07 4163 2044 All correspondence to the Office: Nanango Show Society PO Box 202 NANANGO QLD 4615 Email: [email protected] Thanks for being the visitor to this page. Bush Ballad Spectacular Nanango Show Society holds it's Annual Country Music Muster featuring Traditional Australian Country Music the 2nd weekend in September. This is an event to mark on any calender of a quality country music lover. It is 4 days full of country music, poetry, gospel and all those things that make our Australian Bush Lifestyle great. The committee prides itself on the choice of artists as well as the variety from year to year. Nanango is the 4th Oldest Town in Queensland so tradition is no stranger to this part of the world. Bring your caravan, tent, ute, bike or what ever you have and settle in for the celebrations of this traditional style of music. Full camping facilities available from the Monday before the event (bookings essential) Plenty of Hot Showers & Toilets. A real bush atmosphere. For full information and camp bookings phone Nanango Show Society Office on 0741631273 Fax 0741632044 or Mobile 0429631273 Confirmed Artists For 2013 CONFIRMED ARTISTS Anita Ree Brian Letton Dean Perrett Graham Rodger Jamie Davis Jeff Brown Karen Lynne Keith Jamieson & Alicia Smith Norma O'Hara Murphy Peter Coad The Coad Sisters Runaway Dixie - Jim Hermel, Virginia & Lynette Coad Reg Poole Rex Dallas Tom Maxwell Invited Bush Poets Gary Fogarty Ray Essery Neil McArthur Barry Williams - Compere CANTEEN FACILITIES AVAILABLE ALL WEEK 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th September 2013 Program Thursday 12th September 10am - 10pm Walk up Artists 10am - 12 midnight Bar open Friday 13th September 7am - 10.00am Bush Poets 12noon- 10pm Invited Artists 10am - 12 midnight Bar Open Saturday 14th September 9 am - 11 pm Invited Artists 10am - 12 midnight Bar Open Sunday 15th September 7am - 9.30am Bush Poets 9.30am - 12 noon Gospel Music CANTEEN FACILITIES AVAILABLE ALL WEEK The organising committee reserves the right to change this advertised program at any time Booking Form Please print and post to NANANGO A.P.& M. SOCIETY INC. P O BOX 202 NANANGO QLD 4615 4 day/weekend pass____$45.00 per person __________________Number......................= $ .00 OR Thursday FREE Friday____________$20.00 per person____________________Number= $ .00 Saturday - all day___$30.00per person___________________Number= $ .00 Saturday - from 3pm_$15.00per person__________________Number= $ .00 Sunday FREE Children - 14 years to 17 years half price: under 14 & accompanied by adult - free Under 14 years unaccompanied - half price____________________=$ .00 CAMPING: $8.50 Powered per person/per night_____________nights by ___________persons = $ .00 Before booking a powered site you must contact the coordinator on 0429 631273 NO POWER AVAILABLE $6.00 Unpowered per person/per night__________nights by____________persons = $ .00 $5.00 Powered per child /night_______________nights by____________persons = $ .00 (children 14 years to 17 years) $3.00 Unpowered perchild per night___________nights by___________persons = $ .00 _______________________________________________________TOTAL__________ POWERED SITES ARE LIMITED PLEASE CONTACT COORDINATOR ON 0429 631273 BEFORE SENDING BOOKING FORM LENGTH OF CARAVAN/MOTORHOME:..................................................................... © 2008 Freewebs

The weekend started off a bit slow with a delayed takeoff time due to Fog at Murgon, once off at about 9.30 we diverted via Melany to a clear run into Murgon for their famous breakfast and get together. After topping up with fuel , Mark and I headed off for the final leg to Rockybar Station, upon arrival we were met with approx 12 other aircraft and the hosts : Liz & Dave See, Toni Fitzpatrick and Len Neal of the Callide Dawson Flying Group. Everyone was treated with lunch and most participated in a 3 hour tour of the Rockybar Station with its caves, aboriginal history, rock art and old Gold mines, one of the highlights for us all was visiting the R.M. Williams Memorial site on top of a nearby hill before getting together for a great dinner (country style) around a large dining table in front of a wood fired stove with a huge array of foods and deserts on offer. We heard many stories in particular the history of R.M. Williams by his son Peter and and were shown his original box of shoe blanks from which he made the first boots from for children up to adults, all in all a great privilege and honor to be invited guests into Dave William’s home, “who by the way flies a drifter for mustering”. After many flying stories we bedded down into the shearing quarters with a roaring fireplace, even with the station dog on our bed, Can’t get more country than that. Next morning we woke to another thick fog and a hearty cooked breakfast before a pilots briefing prior to departing to Cracow Station some 20nm away. A dusty departure and arrival and meeting our new hosts Richard and Sarah Cox and family who transported us all a short distance over a running creek to their magnificent homestead. We enjoyed a historic tour of the buildings some well over 100 years old and were then treated to a history lesson of the Crocow Station by Sarah followed by a very informative talk on the Cracow area with its famous Golden Plateau Mining area, aboriginal history etc by Bill Walker from 'The Brae' a nearby station closer to Cracow. We all said our goodbyes to everyone before departing our dusty strip for home Caboolture, 2hours 15 min later we arrived home a bit weary with smiles on our faces after what could only be described as a fantastic experience. The Callide Dawson Flying Group who worked so hard to make our stay so memorable, we say thank you. PS: Special thanks to Roger, Mark and Peter Williams and his station tools for assisting with my tyre repair on Our Savvy at Rockybar and Kerrie Western for her photo contribution. Graham Pukallus

Welcome back, look forward to catching up, what time Friday will you be at hangar 102, Caboolture ?