Lloyd Kay

If an Airfield, or ALA, IS shown on official charts/maps, and no frequency specified, then use 126.7 If the Airfield or ALA is NOT depicted on official charts, then Area Frequency is required to be used. If you are beetling along on Area Freq. and an ALA is not shown, they should be operating on Area Freq. Then, it's not a complete surprise to someone not conversant with local operations, who could otherwise unwittingly, stumble across an unmarked field.

Those of us who constantly whinge and moan about something, and that's probably anything and everything for some, constant incessant moaners. If we want to be credible and our whinging to be taken seriously - then let's see some credible alternatives that can solve ALL our problems, accompanying our gripes. If we can't provide an alternative, don't moan. The seemingly obvious and helpful option, would be to help those whom I believe are doing their best to keep RAAus operating in a professional way, and, taking a professional approach to the viability of OUR movement, RAAus. Those charged with running our club, Association, Company are following CASA rules, and these rules were written years ago, but not followed as they should have been by some, then CASA Audits found these shortcomings, and demanded fixes, hence the Rego debacle a few years back. The rules were always there, just some, delegated with the responsibility of overseeing those rules adhered to and carried out, chose to, "do it their way," and when the proverbial hit the fan, they conveniently packed their bags and disappeared. Maybe we should consider the alternative: Run RAAus out of business/close them down, who do you think we'll have to deal with then to be able to pursue our passion to fly? Exactly, CASA, and do you think they will listen to our moaning? Not on your Nellie! Do you think they will give us an opportunity to voice our disapproval with their mode of operation? Not on your Nellie! Will they consult before increasing fees? Not on your Nellie! Will fees increase? You can bet on your Nellie! We're in this together, let's be supportive, or present an acceptable and workable alternative, nominate for the board, whatever we need to do if we're unsatisfied, put our money where our mouth is, and step up to the plate and make things better for us all. Naysayers are part of the problem. Visionaries are part of the solution. Ask ourselves. Which camp do I belong to? I'm not picking on anyone in particular, it's just that there seems a lot of dissatisfaction in some of these posts. Is it FAIR? Lloyd.

An exhaust tubing cutter will do the job, clean (no chips). Looks like a chain with a dozen little wheels on it. $30 odd on E-bay

Simply, put your boost pump near the outlet from the fuel tank. If too many air bubbles get into any high spot in the fuel line, they will simply be pushed through into the carby float chamber and be vented overboard through the vent line to rejoin all their happy little air molecule cousins floatin freely, and will leave you to enjoy your flying. Filter can be mounted anywhere, any air bubbles: read above again. Cheers.

Hi John, I did reply earlier to your post, might have dumped the reply inadvertently, newbie you know. Welcome to drop in, at airport most Sundays, who knows, you just might get a circuit in the Foxy. Cheers Lloyd

Hi Dazza, Thanks for your note, looking forward to finding my way around the site. Cheers Lloyd

Hi David, I did reply to your post, but i reckon i didn't post the reply, new to this sort of thing, must have got lost in the detail!!!!! Thanks for your welcome though David. Looks like you might fly a trike, never flown in one but looks different. Need to be warm i reckon. Came through, actually stayed a couple of nights at Yarrawonga when flying Foxbat home from Redcliffe Qld and was very well looked after by Anne & Peter McLean, great hosts i must say. And help like that when you're away from home is very welcome. Cheers David, Lloyd.

Hi Terry, Good to hear from you. I didn't quite know what to expect when i posted on this site, but it's nice to get a message or two and a welcome from others who have been on the site for a while. Well, the days are getting longer, dont know if that means better or just more time for the not so good weather to torment flyers! As for the Smithton weather, you can't learn to fly if there's no wind, can't work out which runway to use if the sock's just hangin straight down! You may have to fit a cabin heater to your trike, will help in the colder weather i imagine.............. Be nice if you make it this way some time, i'm usually at the airport most Sundays, but not every Sunday. Did get in a few flights Sunday just gone, as well as a couple of exam attempts by students, both well above the min requirement of 80% Cheers for now Lloyd.

Hi, I've just landed on this site. My name is Lloyd Kay, I fly a Foxbat A22 in my Flying School, BELL AVIATION. Started off in GA late 70s, flew C150, C172, C182, PA18 Super Cub & PA28 140 was the last of the GA brigade for me. Moved into Ultralight early 90s, bought a Thruster T500 in which I finished my AUF pilot conversion. then Instructor Rating and progressed on through to CFI approval. Added a Jabiru to the fleet for a few years, then swapped to the Foxbat. Pushing a couple of thousand hours instructing now and enjoying every minute of it. I'm new to this sort of site, but i guess I'll learn how to get around it. Cheers.