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    Yeah, the 2016 ones are there - can't you see the shadow? These days a 5 o'clock shadow replaces last year's dental floss thong.
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    In answer to the question, in my opinion, Jabiru make an excellent ultralight aircraft. A good performer and generally represent good value for what they offer. They are used extensively in Australia for training. The airframes have proven to be sturdy. Yes, I have had some limited experience with them. Never actually owned one although our club has quite a few. As far as the engine debate goes, well, I can only say that my observations bring me to the conclusion that most owners get good results as long as the operator pays close attention to the correct 'care and feeding' of it (particularly temps and cooling). After all, do you really expect to get the same ultimate product reliability as a Lycoming or Continental for a small fraction of their cost? Jabiru can sell me a complete aircraft for the price of a Lycoming engine.
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    Although it is most certainly important to identify the age spread of current participants, I think that knowing the age when the bug first bit and the age when the victim first did something about it, is knowledge that would help RAAus stay in business. :-)
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    Thanks Sue. Rather than cases of "following mum/dad's footsteps" I would be expecting a stronger correlation with the interests a grandparent. It's just an unsubstantiated suspicion though. None of my family had any flying connection. There were a couple of adventurous men 2generations before me. Maybe that had some influence. I like to think that I 'discovered' aviation all by myself. Models during childhood, a little flying in teen years, 30 yr family gap, then gliding and ultralights.
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    An interesting list of confessions here.... Most of us seem to have begun our obsession in early childhood...... Maybe the key is to get flying into the minds of small children. Bit of a long lead time before we would see the results though! :)
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    It is useful to get a honest perspective on our collective backgrounds. It helps us identify needs and opportunities. All part of identifying our present direction and our desired direction, and how to meet the needs of RAAus members.
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    Going back to before all this intellectually stimulating debate about green oranges, and water borne modes of transport that cannot even FLY, I just HAD to find that Stephen Fry interview (thank you Mr Goggle). Priceless! Especially the expression on the interviewer's face.
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    Jabs are great trainers. Enjoy!
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    Fishla and Tasmag, what are you flying? Tassie is a picturesque place - I guess Midlands is more flying friendly than all the tiger country. When I move to Tas I'll be visiting the gliding club to get my fix. Peter
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    Still in process of wing covering here in Twba. But things are achangin and I will be finishing soon & moving down about xmas time. Maybe catch up with you then? Would like to see your project
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    Welcome. We need more ground defying people down here. Good to hear that I'm not all alone - I'm not far away from Aliens Rivulet - on the other side of Huon River. And quite disappointed by the lack of airstrips (or even any landable ground). Methinks floats might be an asset around here. Peter
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    Rule No 1 Never interrupt a man in Middlesex!
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    But isn't that what is happening in Brisbane?
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    I bet that dentist doesn't have any trouble getting him to say "aaaah!"
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    I bet that dentist doesn't have any trouble getting him to say "aaaah!"
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    But what about the Minions?
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    But what about the Minions?
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    For the life of me, I can't see why there's all this fuss over marriage ( whatever gender combination). I've tried marriage a couple of times and it just wasn't worth getting excited about. If anything, it almost tempted me to change teams just so everyone would stop putting pressure on me to go get married to my partner!
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    For the life of me, I can't see why there's all this fuss over marriage ( whatever gender combination). I've tried marriage a couple of times and it just wasn't worth getting excited about. If anything, it almost tempted me to change teams just so everyone would stop putting pressure on me to go get married to my partner!
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    We have all come to expect firies to provide first aid, and to rescue stranded cats in their spare time, but nobody makes a big fuss about the possibility that if there is a fire they will have to prioritise their activities. Of course they have to fit training in around the genuine emergencies. The same would apply to any radio assistance (non mission critical - just assistance) which they may be occasionally providing. As previously mentioned, the radio does provide the emergency personnel a better 'situational awareness' of their environment and would surely help them better respond when an emergency arose?
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    Welcome. There is plenty of friendly advice going to come your way. Enjoy!
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    Sounds like an easy decision, -30 degrees is not very conducive to motorbikes (well, not for fun anyway). Hope to hear that you are soon into the air and loving it as much as we all do.
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    I am basically against further complicating my flying by having to deal with increased regulation. I have enough difficulty complying with the rules of physics - the ones that I MUST obey in order to go home in one piece after each flight. Agreed, we aviators have not been finding new ways to crash. Nor can regulations force common sense onto people. It is sensible to stay alive! The most important ingredient in safety is the culture of diligence that a pilot needs, to apply his training and behave with a constant awareness of what he/she is doing at any moment. This is what human factors must address. Also, self assessment of skills doesn't work. Why else do we have to pass tests to get a pilot certificate? We need to go up with an instructor from time to time just to hone our skills and to break bad habits. Some of us more than others. But regulations don't tell me when I need it. I THINK I know when I need it. But some types will never admit they're rusty. This is the point where safety culture/HF/peer pressure need to meet in a positive way. That's the silver bullet.
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    Good to see that you have got your intentions out in the open, right from the start. Welcome, run-of-the-mill lurker ! You'll fit in perfectly, just over there between the run-of-the-mill trolls.
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    Did anyone notice that the RAAus policy became effective on 1st April? How can I take that seriously?
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