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AWPA Scholarships for 2026 (most) close 31st Jan. Have a look - wide range; for training, achievement trophies, some don't require membership. No late entries. Need applications! Recipients usually announced at the National Conference in May (at Airlie Beach Qld this year). https://awpa.org.au/scholarships-awards/

Was this back when AUF moved from Victoria to ACT?

Not lost - they're in the archives. Waste of money digitising files for planes that are no longer registered and haven't been heard of for 10 years. In our case, staff got the file out for us, scanned the pages and we'll apply to have it returned to the register under its old number. Just finishing a few things and waiting for the ACR. Have a friend who just loves bringing these old planes back to life. He is starting on an X-Air which needs "everything" redone. He's doing a Zenith, Thruster, a couple of unique designs - only one of each in Australia. They all have files in the archives.

I miss Major Millard. Ross was good value, extensive knowledge of mechanics, loved Lightwings, good on the Board, easy to talk with, got on with people, infectious enthusiasm. When it was thought to be a 'turn back on EFTO' people started to take the whole 'never turn back' seriously. He was a great communicator. I sometimes go back to his posts, even 10yrs on.

After waiting for our print edition of Kitplanes, and assuming it was held up by the US Govt shut down, I finally asked. Unfortunately, due to ongoing global delivery challenges, we can no longer guarantee reliable print delivery outside of the U.S. As a result, we’ve made the difficult decision that, effective with the November 2025 issue, all Canadian and international subscriptions will be fulfilled in digital-only format. This change ensures that all readers continue to receive timely and uninterrupted access to our content. Our October magazine is still missing, had no word from Kitplanes that print magazines had ceased. After this enquiry on our 3 year subscription, they gave us an extension to account for the price difference. Mr Z is bereft as he liked to settle down with Kitplanes and read it cover to cover. Digital just isn't the same.

The shadow is wrong.

Looks like it is listed twice on the RAAus accident database. Neither have a description yet. Thelangerin Road intercepts Nullagong Road 5/11/2025 OCC4296 30KM North of Hay NSW Tecnam P92 Eaglet Rotax 912 ULS 5/11/2025 OCC4298 Toronga Station, 1299 Thelangerin Road, Hay, NSW, 2711 NSW Tecnam P92 Echo

Yes you can. An owner, or company does not have to be a member. I know Grandparents who own the aircraft, but the son/grandy flies it. People own one as an investment, but don't fly. Medically unable to fly, they decide to cease being a member but still own an aircraft on the register. Many reasons why the registered aircraft is not owned by a RAAus member.

Here's the actual news - it doesn't say aircraft will be affected CHANGES TO RAAUS MEMBERSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS In the coming weeks RAAus will be introducing amended membership terms and conditions which will need to be signed by all members at the time of sign-up and renewal. RAAus members operate on the basis of informed participation, that is, that members are required to understand the risks involved in undertaking recreational aviation activities and agree to undertake these activities at their own risk. The new membership terms and conditions seek to ensure that new and existing members are better briefed on the risks involved in undertaking activities administered by RAAus and offer increased organisational protections by excluding liability for the provision of recreational services in accordance with Australian Consumer Law. These changes are consistent with the membership requirements of all other ASAOs including Gliding Australia, SAFA, ASRA and the APF. Following implementation of these changes, RAAus will no longer be accepting membership renewals conducted via phone. This is on the basis that the membership terms and conditions form a legal document which must be signed. This process will be able to be conducted online via the membership application and renewal pages and for members who may not have access to the internet, paper versions will be made available. The membership terms and conditions contain specific wording which must also be signed for each state and territory. This is on the basis that each state requires specific wording and members are capable of operating across any state in Australia. RAAus encourages all members to carefully read the terms and conditions prior to signing. It is recommended that membership renewals be carried out in plenty of time before planning to fly as last minute phone renewals will no longer be available.

Sent via PM - check the little envelope on the side bar.

Have sent you a message with his phone number.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-21/robbie-katter-crashes-plane-for-second-time-at-mount-isa-airport/105676612 Robbie Katter MP Mooney landing gear issue - Mount Isa airport Mr Katter said the crash was caused by pilot error, related to the landing gear of the plane, during a three-day trip through his electorate in the Gulf of Carpentaria. He had taken off from Normanton, 500 kilometres north of Mount Isa, earlier that day.

Was an Ibis Magic GS-700 Rotax 912S. According to locals at Boonooroo; A light plane has come down in the paddock opposite the golf club. The pilot had a fractured knee. The dog was found later unharmed on the golf course. "It flew about 10 mtrs over our house before crashing…glad to hear pilot and his dog are ok." Several other photos on social media.

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As I understand it, for First Class Membership you make a donation of $50 per year. I donate more than that per year as I get a lot out of this site. Ian sends a reminder each year for the same amount you gave last year. You can click on "Donate" or go to your account, under Settings - Donate. I'm sure Ian would appreciate donations of any size. This site costs money, and lots of time, to provide free.

An article from Sport Pilot (RAAus) - it's not in Australia yet. https://sportpilot.net.au/news/mosaic-explained/

You have to log in, as a member, to the RAAus site. Look under Member Training - L1 course. All the materials you need to read are there. It teaches you Where to Look for information, rather than specifically, hands on, what to do. It is fully on-line. RAAus also run a 2 day course, which is a mixture of theory and prac. You may have to talk your local club into running one. Our club ran one in June 2025 with 8 participants. RAAus provides a trainer and the Club the venue, planes, catering etc. Participants pay a fee to cover the instructor (usually a staff member). We looked at a Jabiru engine and videos produced by Jabiru showing things like leak-down tests. The whole event was well worth the time. We did practical things like lock wiring, filter cutting and inspection, borescoping, etc. Also did Rotax. Contact Jarred at RAAus for more info. Jabiru would prefer you did their specific course - contact them in Bundaberg Qld. Alternatively, watch their videos.

Had a bit of a peek at the EAA live streams early this morning. Had a first look at 3am their time and even then, there was some action on stage. The numbers of people and planes are staggering to someone excited by 30 planes turning up to a fly-in here. Unfortunately, I may never get to an Oshkosh.

Been there, done that, for RAAus & GA aircraft. Didn't have a problem, except where the link was incorrect in the first email, but fixed in the second.

The Maryborough Military Aviation Museum is looking for the Rouseabout aircraft. All the aircraft except 10-0281 have cancelled registration, so if still in existance they are probably in a shed somewhere. Maryborough Qld. Their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064738116772

RAAus register says its a J2 Auster

I have found them easily contactable, the staff & board. They have been helpful with how to handle a couple of our aircraft, one for sale and one returning to the register. Yes, they do hammer you with reminders that your Rego or Membership is coming due, but they were getting complaints that "No one told me it was about to expire.." As for feedback - they ask what motivated you to take a plane off the Register, not renew your membership etc. Admittedly, when it was the early days of the AUF, the Bunny Farmer & Myles used to visit our Club/Flying School each year to inspect and be entertained by the troops, so probably wider feedback than just listening to members at a Fly-in or seminar.

OK, you've managed to convince 100 members to call a Special Meeting to sack the Board. The meeting is announced along with the Motion. Let me rub my crystal ball .... Lots of enraged members then decide to oppose the Motion. If the Motion is successful, then the Board is sacked and RAAus operates in a vacuum, till they can call for nominations and conduct an election. I predict most of the Board will be returned. We whinged about some AUF Board members, but we voted them back in because the majority "knew the name." Sacking the Board and sacking the employees won't solve anything.