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CHANGES TO RAAUS MEMBERSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS
FlyBoy1960 replied to jackc's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
You can do this BUT you still need to be a member to hold a licence (or whatever its now called) to fly said plane -
CHANGES TO RAAUS MEMBERSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS
FlyBoy1960 replied to jackc's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
yes you can. a business can have a plane registered without the business being a member. Just like you dont need a licence to register a motor vehicle. Sorry i didnt see the earlier post. My Bad -
Batteries with a BMS - Yes or No?
FlyBoy1960 replied to BirdDog's topic in Aircraft General Discussion
Take a note from the eBike industry. You are not allowed to sell, or import one of these lithium batteries without an approved BMS system. The Guy in the shop was telling me there are recently introduced fines in place of $235,000 and or up to 10 years in jail for anyone selling these in New South Wales. I read from this that you absolutely need to have a BMS -
You could always go to Heck Field, then to get to Ballina you can take the inland VFR route. so from Cowra just make your way towards Warwick, then turn towards Jacobs Well and that will keep you around the back end of Amberly, over one row of mountains and descend into the Gold Coast/Heck Field. It's all very easy to go this way but if you need to get to Redcliffe just over fly Heck Field and join the coastal route northbound up to Morton Island and then into Redcliffe or Caboolture
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This info just received from the FAI 453 kmh = 244 knots all from an RAA registerable aircraft FAI has received the following Class R (Microlights and Paramotors) World record claims: Claim number : 21043 Sub-class : RAL2T / Microlights : Movable Aerodynamic Control / Landplane / Flown with two persons / Thermal Engine Category : Not applicable Group : Not applicable Type of record : Speed over a closed circuit of 100 km Course/location : Monte Cevedale (italy) Performance : 431,14 km/h Pilot : Alberto Rodolfo Porto (Italy) Members : Sabina Maria David (Italy) Aircraft : Risen / Porto Aviation Group powered by Rotax 916 Date : 16.10.2025 Current record : 282,4 km/h (23.12.2011) and Claim number : 21044 Sub-class : RAL2T / Microlights : Movable Aerodynamic Control / Landplane / Flown with two persons / Thermal Engine Category : Not applicable Group : Not applicable Type of record : Speed over a closed circuit of 50 km Course/location : Valtellina (Italy) Performance : 432,69 km/h Pilot : Alberto Rodolfo Porto (Italy) Aircraft : Risen / Porto Aviation Group powered by Rotax 916 Date : 16.10.2025 Current record : 398,74 km/h (18.04.2022) and Claim number : 21045 Sub-class : RAL2T / Microlights : Movable Aerodynamic Control / Landplane / Flown with two persons / Thermal Engine Category : Not applicable Group : Not applicable Type of record : Speed over a straight course Course/location : Chiavenna (Italy Performance : 453,20 km/h Pilot : Alberto Rodolfo Porto (Italy) Members : Dominic Bonucchi (Italy) Aircraft : Risen / Porto Aviation Group powered by Rotax 916 Date : 16.10.2025 Current record : 428,18 km/h (22.01.2023)
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Delta pilot refuses to fly Boeing 757 Atlanta 12/10/25
FlyBoy1960 replied to red750's topic in US/Canada General Discussion
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there are only 2 actually registered as per the FAA database but they have registration number allocations for about 12 airframes but it looks like none of these are currently flying. Interestingly in the FAA register one is listed as amateur built, the other is listed as SLSA but the model itself is not compliant according to the FAA list of accepted aircraft models which is apparently updated at midnight every single day
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Hang on, its a tailwheel aircraft ? and certainly not retractable ?
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Small correction It's not CERTIFIED as LSA It's ACCEPTED as LSA Big difference in a single word, you are not selling a CERTIFIED aircraft. The grammar nazi's will be on-to-you
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Safework v John Ferrara & Goulburn Flight Training Centre
FlyBoy1960 replied to 68volksy's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
I wasn’t able to find any information on a court case titled "R v GOULBURN FLIGHT TRAINING CENTRE PTY LTD." It appears that this exact case—suggesting criminal or regulatory proceedings against the company—is not present in publicly accessible records or legal databases. However, here’s what is available regarding related legal matters or corporate information: 1. Unfair Dismissal Proceedings There is a Fair Work Commission decision involving Michael Broadbent versus Goulburn Flight Training Academy Pty Ltd. It concerned an unfair dismissal claim brought by Mr. Broadbent, who had resigned and then applied for relief outside the allowed 21-day period. The Commission refused to grant an extension of time under the requirement of “exceptional circumstances.” PPRuNe+10SGP Grid+10australia-corp.com+10Fair Work Commission+1 The case name here is Michael Russell Broadbent v Goulburn Flight Training Academy Pty Ltd, not Goulburn Flight Training Centre Pty Ltd. But given the similarity in names, it may be related or reflect corporate structuring. Fair Work Commission 2. Corporate Registry Overview Goulburn Flight Training Centre Pty Ltd (ABN: 39 003 729 164, ACN: 003 729 164) is a registered Australian proprietary company, incorporated on 10 March 1989. It is still active and was most recently reviewed by ASIC and CreditorWatch in 2024–2025. ASIC Download+13CreditorWatch+13aubiz.net+13 The company has operated under various names, including Ostaholt Pty Ltd, and used trading names such as Russell Jones Motors, Skydive CBR, and Skydiving Goulburn over the years. AusCompanies+3aubiz.net+3CreditorWatch+3 Summary Table Subject Details Searched Case R v Goulburn Flight Training Centre Pty Ltd — no records found Related Case Found Broadbent v Goulburn Flight Training Academy Pty Ltd — unfair dismissal case theflyingengineer.com+13Fair Work Commission+13PPRuNe+13dcpartners.solutions Corporate Status Active Australian private company, ACN 003 729 164, incorporated in 1989 CreditorWatchaubiz.net Trading / Business Names History Ostaholt Pty Ltd, Russell Jones Motors, Skydive CBR, Skydiving Goulburn aubiz.netAusCompanies -
Radio terms - help with words used.
FlyBoy1960 replied to flying dog's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
There actually are standard words for this, depending on whether you’re talking military, aviation, or general radio procedure. The typical format is a two-part assessment: Strength (how loud the signal is) Readability (how clear the speech is) 1. Signal Strength (first word) Loud – very strong signal Good – strong, but not excessive Weak – signal is faint Very weak – barely readable Fading – signal strength varies 2. Readability (second word) Clear – perfectly understandable Readable – understandable without difficulty Unreadable – cannot be understood Distorted – signal warped, hard to understand With interference / noisy – background noise present but copyable Broken – speech cutting in and out So, examples you’ll hear are: “Loud and clear” (the gold standard) “Weak but readable” “Good but with interference” “Unreadable” Aviation / military shorthand In NATO and ICAO radiotelephony, there’s also the “Readability Scale” (1–5): 1 – Unreadable 2 – Readable now and then 3 – Readable with difficulty 4 – Readable 5 – Perfectly readable So a pilot might just say “Read you five” instead of “Loud and clear.” -
he is very up front and does everything squeaky clean. He is not only an aircraft dealer but he also makes software for the aviation industry. I would be very, very surprised if there is ever any personal benefit to him because in all my dealings he has been squeaky clean in every respect unlike some others from times long gone by
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I know when Michael Monck went he had to pay his own way, even though he did lots of RA-Aus work when there, same with Darren Barnfield when he was tech man.
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Bass Strait plane missing 02/08/25
FlyBoy1960 replied to BurnieM's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
From what I was told (airport gossip) everything went quiet because the importer in Australia started legal action against everybody (RA-Aus and CASA) once this happened everything was dropped like a sack of potatoes... -
Bass Strait plane missing 02/08/25
FlyBoy1960 replied to BurnieM's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
it is so funny how the owner of an aircraft gets so defensive when somebody brings up factual information about an engine or handling issue of that particular breed -
Alright — based on your Sonex Legacy’s performance, your fuel preferences, and your desire for 2–3 hr legs with interesting stops, I’ve mapped out a suggested coastal-leaning route from The Oaks to Serpentine, WA, avoiding significant overwater except the short hop across northern Spencer Gulf. I’ve also aimed for airfields with MOGAS (95–98 RON) availability or good nearby access, overnight options, and interesting stopovers. Proposed Route — The Oaks to Serpentine (WA) Leg 1: The Oaks (YSKC) → Temora (YTEM) Distance: ~165 NM Flight time: ~1 hr 20 min Fuel: MOGAS available on-field Why stop: Aviation museum, welcoming GA community Leg 2: Temora → Mildura (YMIA) Distance: ~205 NM Flight time: ~1 hr 35 min Fuel: MOGAS available nearby (contact aero club) Why stop: Large regional hub, good overnight & meal options Leg 3: Mildura → Renmark (YREN) Distance: ~115 NM Flight time: ~55 min Fuel: MOGAS available (check with Renmark Aero Club) Why stop: Murray River scenery, small friendly airfield Leg 4: Renmark → Port Augusta (YPAG) (short Spencer Gulf hop) Distance: ~195 NM Flight time: ~1 hr 35 min Fuel: MOGAS nearby (requires jerry cans) Why stop: Gateway to the Eyre Peninsula, decent accommodation options Leg 5: Port Augusta → Ceduna (YCDU) Distance: ~210 NM Flight time: ~1 hr 40 min Fuel: MOGAS availability can vary — call ahead Why stop: Coastal scenery, oysters & seafood Leg 6: Ceduna → Nullarbor Roadhouse (YNULL) Distance: ~295 NM Flight time: ~2 hrs 20 min Fuel: Only AVGAS — likely your first unavoidable AVGas stop Why stop: Iconic Nullarbor location, cliffs nearby Leg 7: Nullarbor Roadhouse → Caiguna (YCAG) Distance: ~280 NM Flight time: ~2 hrs 10 min Fuel: AVGAS only Why stop: Long straight Eyre Highway stretch, easy access to accommodation Leg 8: Caiguna → Esperance (YESP) Distance: ~260 NM Flight time: ~2 hrs Fuel: MOGAS possible via local contacts Why stop: Stunning beaches, great for a rest day if weather’s good Leg 9: Esperance → Albany (YABA) Distance: ~180 NM Flight time: ~1 hr 25 min Fuel: MOGAS possible through aero club Why stop: Coastal scenery, historic whaling station, good overnight Leg 10: Albany → Serpentine (YSEN) Distance: ~160 NM Flight time: ~1 hr 20 min Fuel: MOGAS in Perth area Why stop: Destination! Serpentine Airfield is a big recreational flying hub Route Summary Total Distance: ~2,065 NM (~3,825 km) Flight Days: 5–7 days comfortable pace MOGAS Stops: Temora, Mildura, Renmark, Esperance, Albany (plus possible others with jerry can use) AVGAS-only Stops: Nullarbor, Caiguna (unless fuel drops arranged in advance) Overnights Recommended: Mildura, Port Augusta, Ceduna, Caiguna, Esperance Straight from Chat GPT.
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Bass Strait plane missing 02/08/25
FlyBoy1960 replied to BurnieM's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
if you're airfield is isolated and there is nobody within line of sight an "all station"s call won't do anything ? -
Bass Strait plane missing 02/08/25
FlyBoy1960 replied to BurnieM's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
A lot of CTAF locations will have a beep back after you finish your transmission. This way you know that your radio is working -
Bass Strait plane missing 02/08/25
FlyBoy1960 replied to BurnieM's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Someone said it was a 914 which has no mechanical fuel pump only electric but when the information came up on the RA-Aus website it said it was a 912 ULS which I am assuming is correct -
Bass Strait plane missing 02/08/25
FlyBoy1960 replied to BurnieM's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Yes it will run after starting no problems -
Bass Strait plane missing 02/08/25
FlyBoy1960 replied to BurnieM's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
The engine is a 912 ULS (100 HP) and it has a mechanical fuel pump. Engine verified by RA-Aus incident report on their website. It would be very heavy with 2 people, luggage, a 20 kg dog and probably full fuel with just 100 hp. (and no flaps if the electrics went out)
