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Also looks like didn't pay last landing fee and ARO is onto him / her.🙃

Agree, I have no issue with a ramp check, whether it be Rego, certificate, bfr, maintenance record, release etc.

J Fly'n for Fun to return in 2024 18 April 2023 Comments 0 Comments The national fly-in Fly'n for Fun will return to Parkes NSW in 2024, organisers Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) announced today. RAAus will team-up with AMDA Foundation to organise and support the national GA fly-in once more, hoping to attract aviators of all types from around Australia to Parkes on 12-14 April. Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) CEO Matt Bouttell said Fly’n For Fun was “a wonderful opportunity to get private aviators together as a community, and in 2024, to also showcase our private aviation industry to the general public. “Fly’n for Fun surpassed our modest expectations in 2022,” he said. “We had more than 70 aircraft fly in for the weekend, and a range of products, services and static aircraft on display. We’re planning to at least double the size of the event for 2024 and to appeal to aspiring aviators as well. “Parkes Shire Council has once again welcomed us and we’re thrilled to support this community, many of whom had to deal with not only the effects of the pandemic but also multiple natural disasters in recent years. "We’re really excited about bringing some business to the region and also inspiring the next generation of aviators." AMDA Foundation has increased its sponsorship support for Fly'n for Fun, with CEO Justin Giddings stating that the event fitted well with AMDA mission. “Promoting recreational aviation has always been part of our mission, from the first Schofields Air Show in northwestern Sydney in 1976 to the Centenary of Federation AirShows in the Outback in Queensland during 2001 and providing free space and sponsorship for aviation associations and groups at the Australian International Air Show at Avalon since its inception in 1992,” he said. “The first Fly’n for Fun in 2022 provided the recreational aviation community with a chance to regroup after COVID and share their passion for flying. The 2024 event will expand on the theme, with more activities to spark interest in the general public and particularly young people who may see aviation and aerospace as a potential career. "Flying for fun is not only a great recreational pastime; it is also a serious endeavour that benefits the broader community.” The event site will relocate to vacant land behind the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) Parkes museum building, which will enable organisers to construct a taxiway for static display aircraft and under-wing campers to cross the airport boundary and park aircraft on the display site. “We’re also thrilled to be working closely with HARS Parkes Aviation Museum [not only] as a chance to provide a terrific attraction for Fly’n For Fun attendees, but also to support their continued dedication for preserving Australia’s aviation history, Boutell said.” AMDA's involvement with Fly'n for Fun is part of an expanded portfolio of GA events for the foundation, which also includes Airshows Downunder Shellharbour, formerly Wings over Illawarra. More information is on the Fly'n for Fun website.

Are any forum members attending the Rotax Heavy Maintenance course on 19 to 21 January 2025 being held at Bert Floods?

The outcome will be an interesting read; a very sad event for the family of the deceased.

Maybe they should link BFR data with AvPlan, OzRunways and Skyecho flight info as that would allow watching what we do (eg anyone flying unlicensed etc) then follow up with maintenance checks of the aircraft.🙂🙃🤪

There is an anonymous confidential reporting system. The warning placard to passengers on the VH SAAA aircraft is likely why the manslaughter was dropped.

Planning to attend the Fly'n, likely get to Narromine before hand then fly into Parkes. What's the under-wing camping like? eg area set aside, showers and toilets etc and food. I like to plan to arrive the day before so I'm not caught in last minute poor weather etc an also beat the congestion then settle in for a relax and take things in. What is the typical weather pattern for that time?

There is some homework for you; let us know what you find out. If it does not affect electrical equipment like dry powder and foam does and if the air is safe for us them it should be suitable. I could not find a data sheet only the video, I took the images while waiting for a car pint colour to be mixed on Boxing day. These are the brief details I read. StaySafe 5-in-1 Technical Data Technical Data Sheet This document is prepared by LIfeSafe Technologies and is a formal technical document for the StaySafe 5 in 1 fire extinguisher Date 10/02/2021 Product Overview StaySafe is a lightweight, robust, easy to use plastic fire extinguisher that can be used at any angle with no reduction in flowrate or performance. It is Non-Toxic, Non-Hazardous and is environmentally friendly. StaySafe needs no maintenance or servicing Shelf life of 3 years StaySafe has passed a Di-Electric test to 35KVa, ensuring it is safe to be used on live electrical equipment/installations up to 1000v from 1 metre. Technical summary 335ml PET bottle with PET BOV (Pressurised with compressed gas) Example 2020 artwork Design LifeSafe Technologies Performance of the product StaySafe 5in1 extinguisher Extinguishes 5 types of initial fire Electrical fires up to 1000V Paper Textiles Cooking Oil Petrol/Diesel Customer Instructions as stated on the pack Customer Warnings as stated on the pack Shelf test and drop tests comply with BS5597 Passed the ADD testing (Aerosol Dispenser Directive) 100% Pass The tests as prescribed in FEA (Plastic aerosol dispenser Standard) draft standard X8-647 were performed with 15% and 40% headspace of compressed air using a maximum Hydraulic Test Pressure of 15 bar. MSDS Summary - Safety Data for Fluid FER1000 v3 PBT: This product is not identified as a PBT/vPvB substance. (PBT/vPvB assessments under the previous EU chemicals legislation The TC NES sub-group on identification of PBT and vPvB substances assessed suspected PBTs (persistent, bio accumulative and toxic) and vPvBs (very persistent and very bio accumulative) under the previous EU chemicals legislation.) Classification under CLP: (Classification for Labelling and Packaging) This product has no classification under CLP.

Has anyone used these, saw the item at Autobarn the other day. Very compact and may be suitable on aircraft.

Happens in the Maritime sector at times.

She is one of us, an equal, a pilot. I'm sure she will learn from her video and be better in her future flights.

An overweight takeoff, alledgedly overloaded with toys, at the North Pole resulted in an incident today. The pilot who reportedly flies only once a year had to be cut from the wreckage but was otherwise unharmed. The type of aircraft was unknown.

Merry Xmas to all forum members, have a nice festive season and enjoy safe flights.

The old owner might pay me to remove the phone number to reduce calls that don't lead to work / jobs.🙃 Looks a good buy. Also, if Bill Board had a car that would be it🙂

Agree, we're taught AOA as an in theory understanding as our less than 600 kg aircraft don't usually have any AOA display and we add this to the theory and practical about stall and stall prevention and action and the relationship to speed it S&L and turns. (Hope that sounds right)

Agree, (Following comment not meant to be instruction as I'm not an instructor ; just a comment) this type doesn't like losing airspeed in initial climb (low to ground and too higher climb initiated resulting in slowing the airspeed; will be near impossible to correct with nose over due to hight and rpm will already be at max, so nothing available - (yep higher AOA than desirable).

Nice prop, good price should sell fast. Cheers

Tarp looks the only solution. Maybe make a 'U' frame in 20mm PVC pipe to allow pulling over the wing easier.

You haven't been asking him to many questions or correcting him on points too many times???

Hi forum members; I'm booked for a course at Bert Floods on 19 to 21 January 2026 and after any local ideas about accommodation choices eg, caravan parks, aero clubs etc. (I have just emailed the Aero Club to ask) I'll likely fly down RPT on 18th and return home on 22nd so not rushed and maybe catchup with a forum member or two. The dates info only came out at 2pm so if Floods is open Monday I'll get confirmation that I'm on that one and I'll book the flights down. Appreciate any info. Is anyone else booked on a course; the one I'm doing is the Heavy Maintenance one. (On other dates they have Line Maintenance and iS engines a one day course.) Merry Xmas and Cheers Mike.

Send the image to RAAus and the editor for their information. Cheers.

Maybe take a radiator stop leak kit, as just in case needed.

They need to get money from somewhere to buy their Collingwood supporters gear and go to the games. (Apology if need from a Lions / Fitzroy supporter) Cheers.