American River Flyin – 19 January 2014
See the calendar for the American River Flyin on Sunday the 19th of January 2014, in conjunction with the American River Gala Day
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CASA Updates Sport Aviation Website
The CASA Sport Aviation website has recently been updated. See the new page here. Safety resources are now all featured in the one spot, including its online store, Flight Safety Australia magazine, pilot guides and information, Avsafety seminars, ramp check information and links to external sites – such as the ATSB. Also available for…
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Sonex kit has arrived!
The Sonex kit has arrived and safely installed in Dr Dan’s shed. Many thanks to Steve Nelson for winning a long, frustrating and protracted battle with Customs and the freight agent. Thanks to Steve and Greg Nelson for picking up and delivering the kit. Rob Winterlich and Chris Dearden were on hand to unload. Now…
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SERA Information and Registration
Don Fraser forwarded the attached Power Point presentation from the SAAA. Note the example showing cracks in an RV elevator spar emphasising the need to make daily inspections more than just a routine thing. Here is a Power Point presentation on the new Safety Management system. Please arrange for your Chapter Safety Coordinator to deliver…
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Palmer Wind Farm Newsletter No 1
December Newsletter from Trust Power regarding the Palmer Wind Farm Palmer Wind Farm Newsletter_No1 See also the SA Proposed Wind Farm Page
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ATSB report – Data recovery from Lismore RV-12 avionics
On 24 March 2013, a Vans RV – 12 amateur – built aircraft collided with terrain shortly after take – off from Lismore Airport , New South Wales . The pilot was fatally injured. The NSW police service was responsible for investigating the accident on behalf of the state Coroner . On 10 April 2013,…
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Presidents Report December 2013
Hi Sport Aircraft Club Members The Sport Aircraft Club annual Christmas dinner was held in November and this year’s event, held at the Edinburgh hotel, was in the same fun tradition as previous years. Thanks to Judith King (and Edward and others behind the scenes) for her effort in organising the event and developing and…
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Part 61 reforms postponed
CASA has postponed the CASR Part 61 reforms that were due to become effective on 4 December. The new regulations that covered pilot licensing are now scheduled to come into force on 1 September 2014. See the CASA update. Also reported by Australian Flying.
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Design aspects of modern composite gliders
Mr Gerhard Waibel, Glider design engineer, will speak on the developmental steps from wooden gliders to today’s high tech composite aircraft and will focus on the leading technology aspect of glider design, including the CONCORDIA. Gerhard had a long career with Alexander Schleicher with many very successful competition designs well known to glider pilots. Tuesday…
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CASA Airworthiness Bulletin – Flight Control Rod Ends
Paul Holaj (President SAAA Chapter 39 Adelaide) has forwarded the following A new Airworthiness Bulletin about Flight Control Rods Ends has just been issued by CASA. Have a look to see if it effects you, as some of these parts may be used in experimental aircraft. AWB 27-018 Issue 1 – Flight Control Rod Ends. This…
