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  1. robinsm
    Was anyone taught that when part of the aircraft (depends on the aircraft) is aligned with the runway on downwind you are at the correct distance (in the Xair it is the cross supportt between the main wing struts). Using this on 500', 1000' and 1500' circuits, it places you in the correct position for height and within gliding range of the runway. Who doesn't practice engine failures in circuit. Get to the correct height on downwind, close your eyes, take a deep breath and pull the power off. Now land the thing properly. Adds to the fun and makes you more familiar with the aircraft. Same as practicing stalls for the hell of it, both power on and power off.
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    Unless you have written Raa-aus permission to fly over built up areas (needed for non factory 95.10 etc aircraft) then you are stuck with the Bathurst/mudgee route. Ring Raa.aus and see if you can get the exemption. I have one for the Xair (582 rotax motor) so it shouldn't be to hard to get. This will cover you for the VFR lane through sydney. The Victor one lane needs a life jacket. Contact Dave Smith at Wollongong airport, he manufactures them. They are a belt one that pulls out of a pocket in the belt. They are certified and about $120 I think. I carry one in the plane. I will be out there on Sunday if you want to have a look at it. Dav's number is 0419 464 112. He runs Air Safety Solutions at Albion Park airport (Wollongong airport). He and Maggie are great to deal with and are regulars at Goulburn in their Storm aircraft.
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    Awesome, inspiring and relaxing. Doesn't get much better than that. Not as piece of "plastic" in sight. I dips me lid gents.!!!
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    On the list for my rag and tube Xair in the near future. Will post when done. (that will be another one off the bucjet list!)
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    Carry a life jacket and hope?
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    I use a 17aH SLA battery from supercheap auto. Lasts about 4 yrs. No dramas to date (6yrs), I am on my second one.
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    I notice the Pacific Flyer Magazine has been acquired by a new company on the Gold Coast, any ideas?
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    Given the office manager just about runs the organisation day to day without help, I reckon thats real value for money.
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    Not with the witnesses I have, all times were at public functions in company. Pity really, the rest of the staff do a fantastic job for us. They work like one armed paper hangers and are nice and approachable as well. Never gad a problem talking to the staff, and never had a problem getting information and advice. They should be receiving the good salary, not the mouthpiece.
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    I have met the CEO 3 times. Each time he was drunk and mumbling rubbish. Real good look for the head of our organisation, not. Drop the bugger and get someone that at least projects a good image for the organisation.
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    Thanks for that, the Xair is stol so shouldn't have any problems. I regularly fly to Bathurst and have sampled the very friendly aero club there. Good crowd that middle NSW crowd.
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    Does anyone know the name and phone number of the person that owns the strip at Little Hartley in the Blue Mountains. I have business in Lithgow over the next few months and it looks to be the nearest strip (albeit private). Looking to contact the owner about permission to land there. Thanks.
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    For anyone worried by turbulence, this proves that the aircraft can be bought back to fly level, they don't drop out of the sky. Awesome footage.
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    I left mine entirely in the hands of my instructor, I thought she was better qualified than me to know when I was ready, and she was.
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    Low pressure facet is the way to go as per H/Feathers post. I have run one with my 582 for 5 yrs and no problems. Dont forget the bypass/one way valve and filter.
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    contact the authorities in that country and see what they require.
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    I normally print out the ersa aerodrome page for the aerodromes I will be landing at, passing over and my alternates (dont forget to plan the alternates!). I put these, with frequency, etc in a clear sleeved folder for quick reference. I also put a copy of my plan in there as well incase the one on the kneepad/whatever is lost or destroyed. (I also carry the ersa) Mark your maps as notified by the posters above. Carry a bottle of water because you will get dry and need a drink. Cary some nibbles as well. Mobile phone for emergencies, epirb, credit card and an amount of cash incase of fuel etc off site. Have fun, navs are great and add to the enjoyment and achievement levels tremendously. Once you have them under your belt and get the endorsement, then the country really opens up and the adventures start.
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    All very well not saying anything but is that a licence for them to try power games again?
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    A swift legal kick in the nether regions delivered with alacrity can sometimes have the desired effect. Correct ave8rr, it should have never involved the legal fraternity. The conversations at Raa HQ between the CEO and Pres would have been interesting. One can hope the board used its muscle and broke the boys conspiracy up. Useless waste of funds.
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    Check out canberra aviation, the flying school at the Canberra airport. www.canberraaviation.com.au
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    In Goulburn, the 2 flying schools train on gazelles, there are 3 of them and they are all very busy. Certified Props for the Gazelles are now available. I can't see the problem with learning in a Jab 230 but surely experience in all types of ultralights, including thrusters is desirable to make an all round pilot. I agree that Gazelles are a little long in the tooth, but some GA schools are training on aircraft that are over 30yrs old successfully.
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    I dont think the president and CEO give a toss, and the board, I think, has been blindsided and presented a fait acompli.. Just my opinion.
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    Wilton is the home for parachuting in the sydney basin. This is attended by many hundreds of people making their first jumps or just participating in the sport they love. It is listed on the sydney vnc as a prohibited area and is reserved for parachutists. The airfield is known and loved by many and I think the parachute fraternity may well be staging their own protests. I do not know who owns the airfield.
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    Just a short note to say that yesterday, I xsuccumbed to the flying gods and went aloft to poke holes in the sky. The weather was great, the engine purred, Goulburn aerodrome was abuzz with students doing circuits and all in all it was a pleasant day. I departed Goulburn and flew to the Oaks, landed, coffee'd up, talked crap, oggled the aircraft taking off and landing and returned to Goulburn. Great day, great flight. This is what its all about. I do this for fun!!!!!!!!!!! (just realised the coffee cost me $90, thank goodness I had 2 of them.!!!
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    There is no such thing as a silly question. There are however really stupid answers. If someone wants to know something, and they genuinely dont know the answer, then tell them. Just because you think it is a very simple thing, doesnt mean others do.
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