An aircraft of this type was firebombing in the Dandenongs about 20 years ago and I watched it from my home as it approached from the northwest to lift water from Cardinia reservoir. Clearly audible was the sound of the engines pitch up as the water scooped up. It had a very short load and drop sequence. Great to see and hear but I am sure not great fun flying.
Avspecs were ground running a newly completed Mosquito but due to-the large group of enthusiasts they deferred test flying as the US sponsor was promised to see the first flight. Rightly so but a number of people flew from Aus on the promise of seeing it fly. Beautiful sounds which I later heard again in the air.
In about 2015 I viewed a new wing being constructed at Avspecs for a Mosquito and was greatly impressed by the quality of craftsmanship displayed by the woodcraftsman. They are a quality outfit, any wonder their work is sought after.
Just get into the air. Premier Dan has confirmed the opening of the Melbourne ring so we can go to our aircraft tomorrow. Woohoo. Here’s to clear skies.
I seem to be too simplistic in my interpretation of voting.
Seemingly 606 members participated and presented a ballot sheet on which they then voted one or two times for a total of 1159 votes.
Is this the correct way to view this?
As I indicated to the CEO, when I vote for the senate I am allowed one vote on the day.
Within this one vote I indicate my order of the vote for up to maybe 70 candidates.
I have just read the results of the 2020 RAAus board election and have no axe to grind with the results.
However I am ashamed that nearly half of the votes were declared invalid.
How can such a large proportion of the members fail to successfully nominate two candidates yet manage to maintain and fly an aircraft?
Sad to hear of the loss of a fellow aviator. I have a bunch of hours in trikes and wonder if the pilot was experienced or if this was not a pilot error.