Editor: Ashley Osborne
ashjo31<at>hotmail .com
Phone 0266291171 or 0417 287 284
BBQ 12 O CLOCK FIRST SUNDAY of the Month
ALL welcome, food and drinks supplied. BYO alcohol
WELCOME : Hi to all members.
Hopefully all of you got to see and read the
previous news letter, and got something out of it.
A lot of flying has been going on over the last month especially on
the joy flight side It seems that most people are using their Christmas
gift vouchers now that the weather has cooled and the winds are calmer.
I must thank those pilots that helped to do the joy flights especially
while Ian has been away ..... Thank you. Ashley Osborne
WHATS ON
Some good ideas are in motion about what we will be doing in the near
future to increase the fun aspect of the club. We are in the process of
designing a "flying rally" where two pilots will fly together. Both pilots
will be working together during the flight and shall decide if one fly's
there and one fly's back or you take it in turns on the way etc. etc. .
Both pilots will be awarded the same score after the flight. A prize will
be awarded to both winning pilots on the day and scores will be recorded
for a club champion at the end of the year, to be presented at the clubs
Christmas party. If there is a draw at the end of the year a fly off will
be run between those pilots. Pilots flying together will be selected from
a hat on the day. Flights will be to various locations (changing each month)
on a time trial bases with points awarded for least amount of engine time.
Pilots will be allowed to climb to 3300ft before switching off and radioing
to the club before starting their task from above the club at the airfield
to their destination turn point .(A photo must be taken at the turn point
to prove they got there) then they must make their way back to the airfield
and land. Tacho times will be recorded at start up and must be recorded
at 3300ft, units used after reaching 3300ft will attract a 5 point per
unit penalty to be deducted from a starting score of 1000 points. The aim
is to use as little engine time as possible to complete the task. This
competition is based on FUN remember FUN , cheating will be possible....
which is why pilots will be selected from a hat. So as to keep each other
honest. The first comp will be held on [TBN]. All interested pilots register
your names ASAP with Ashley Osborne so we can
organize a schedule to coincide with the clubs activities.
Bob Williams has said also that the Boonah club wants us to go there
for a trip as they want to fly our motor gliders.. We are organizing a
trip out there on Friday June 2nd staying overnight and returning on the
Saturday late afternoon. We will be taking YHB, ZDD, AND FFN . Brian will
fly ZDD Russell FFN Macca YHB. Therefore three people will be able to fly
with either of them the rest will need to drive. Boonah has a bunk house
which people can stay in or you may camp. Places in the gliders will fill
fast so first in best dressed so they say. If you want to fly an ordinary
glider, get your aerotow endorsement or just want some good conditions
to fly in in our gliders come along , call Bob Williams to get your name
on the list. bobwill@bigpond.com Tom Grierson has volunteered his expertise
on map reading , Tom has had lots of experience on this topic as he has
taught it in GA flying, at this moment a date has not been set but will
be scheduled in soon to coincide with a BBQ.
CLUB NEWS:
The club BBQ for May was a great success for all involved, about 20
people turned up for something to eat and a relaxing afternoon was had
by all . These BBQ's will become a regular event at the club and are being
sponsored by local businesses. John & Jane from
Baystay Bed & Breakfast, Byron Bay 0266857509 sponsored the May Club
BBQ and Russell White from Dropbears.com will sponsor the next one and
also a request that someone sponsor future ones. Cost is about $100 and
tax deductible for businesses. Contact John Witham 66857509 re details
of how it works.
There has been a few guys go solo last month. Some of you met Franky
from from Hong Kong. He came down and spent 10 days under instruction from
Ian going solo in YHB on the afternoon of his 9th day, and completing his
flights for his "A" certificate early in the morning of his 10th day before
flying back to Hong kong later in the afternoon... Well done to Franky.
Another was Alistair Gray also going solo in YHB after making a return
after 5 months or so away from flying Well done also to Alistair.
Then finally Paddy Harrington has completed all his flying training
to solo stage, however Paddy has an eyesight problem and is unable to go
solo at this stage, maybe one day medicine will fix the problem for paddy
and he can live his dream. Anyone who knows Paddy will agree he is as keen
as anything to fly ( even if it's doing full aerobatics routines with Andy
in his Pitts Special) and is constantly looking for someone to fly with,
he is very capable and flies well so if anyone wants to be paddys lookout
(you must have a C certificate or higher) paddy will take you up.
Guy Wilson has now qualified for his C certificate after getting all
his times out at Warwick, and is now clocking up hours faster than Big
Ben. Well done to all .
TECH TALK:
XJX motorfalke has progressed a bit further and is now at the painters
getting the cowls painted and the forward section of the fuselage painted
and blended in to the rear section. Ian has made the striping at the forward
section look really cool with the words FALKE 2200 J for Jabiru painted
on the side . We all eagerly await its return from the painters looking
good to keep us motivated to carry on further. Alan Rundle is continuing
with his efforts now working on the wing/wheel struts and getting the wings
ready for rigging. The main pins are also in progress of being made up
as the original pin has been misplaced and unable to be found. Next job
is to make up the seating, apparently it will be copied from YHB as everyone
is impressed by the comfort of the seating in that glider, then the instrument
panel which is half completed will be fitted and wired up followed by trimming
out the cockpit area with carpet to make it even more comfortable .The
parcel shelf behind the cockpit area is all finished and looks great with
a storage bucket also. Once all that is done XJX can be rigged and all
minor adjustments and tightening of nuts and bolts etc. can be done followed
by a form 2 inspection and then its maiden test flight can be done... So
not too far to go now ... Watch this space for progress reports in the
next newsletter.
ZDD Dimona has had a problem with the battery charging which has now
been rectified buy topping up the water in the battery, ask Ian for the
photo and see if you can see any water in the cells ... Bet you can't.
So now the battery can actually hold a charge all is well. GLC Motorfalke
is getting the motor pulled out soon to be sent off for a recondition,
She looks a bit sad with her wings off in the corner of the hanger, a little
life less right now eagerly waiting to get back in the sky, as we all are
to see her back up there. Getting back on track now how good it is going
to be in a couple of months when all the gliders will be flying.... can't
wait. PS We are always looking for help getting XJX back in the air, so
if anyone can spare some time we will definitely find you some thing to
work on. Contact Ian if you can help.
MEMBERS COLUMNS: Articles are sought from members to add their
thoughts here, do you have any stories, or any thing to contribute? maybe
its a good flight, funny story you would like to share, maybe your suggestions
for the committee to discuss or topics to bring up in the club meetings,
got something to sell. Any thing is welcome . E-mail Ashley ashjo31<at>hotmail.com
ph 02 6629 1171 or drop it in to the club. I am there almost every weekend
and almost every Wednesday. If you can't make it to the club post it to
PO Box 815 Byron Bay NSW 2481 and I will pick it up from Ian.
COMMITTEE MEETING: The next committee meeting is scheduled for
Saturday 27th May. The minutes will be sent to members after that date
and a summary will be included in the next issue of this news letter. If
you have anything you would like the committee to discuss please let one
of the committee members know. Commitee members are Jerry Leach, Ashley
Osborne, JohnWitham, Bob Williams, Alan Rundle Ian Mcphee.
I'm not sure how many of you have heard this piece of writing, but for
those who haven't this was printed on the inside cover of an American Soaring
Society calendar from last year and I think it sums up why we fly.
LAST LIGHT:
I have scaled to heights where the air is thin and the temperature
is cold, but I am not a mountain climber. My eyes have witnessed delicate
yellow shafts of sunlight skimming across the surface of, silvery lakes,
but I am not a nature photographer.
Earth's intense fury has been exercised countless times before me,
but I have never been near a volcano.
Hues of blue and green from our world's abundant palette will always
remain in my memory, but I am not a landscape painter. My passion is travelling
the invisible highways of adventure. Wings that appear lifeless on the
ground, suddenly spring to life during tow. Their shape and strength carry
me to places unseen and altitudes never before conquered. I am thankful
that photography can capture and share what few have ever experienced.
I am thankful that I am a glider pilot. (unknown author)
Finally from me, the days are just beautiful this time of year with
calm winds and clear sky's good clouds and the heat has moved away for
another year , PERFECT GLIDING WEATHER so come down to the club and fly
.Until next time, happy landings. Ashley Osborne. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SUNDAY 20TH AUGUST MACCAS NOTES : Attn. Charter Pilots - You are required
to give a safety briefing. You should cover how to release harness and
how to open canopy and what not to touch during the flight. I would add
how to OPEN canopy window - i.e. pull towards you and slide back. Unfortunately
the pop out of passenger side of Dimona got broken and was lost before
I could get to repair same with the glue which Guy picked up in Brisbane.
The cost of complete new window is about $300 which I believe should be
paid by the club and not the owner as was caused by an unbriefied joyflighter.
Also ONLY lift by canopy frame and brief passenger not to touch the perspex
at all
Here are some questions for people to think about and feel free to ask
about answers as do not expect to know all the answers - and I have more
for next issue and you are welcome to send me more questions
Ian McPhee
BAK-motorgliding
How do you tell if battery is charging and what information do you expect
Volt meter and Amp meter to give you. Do you understand the difference
between V and A
Most motor gliders call for a minimum sustained climb speed and what
is it in the A/c you usually fly. What is the colour of this mark on ASI
What is yellow triangle mean on ASI
How is VNE marked on ASI and is there a change in VNE when at 10000ft
or FL150
How would you rate (high, medium or low) the power consumption of the
following
1. ACL (strobe)
2. Becker, Dittel, Microair, Xcom or handheld radio
3. Transponder and how can you save xponder power
4. King, Narco or Icom panel mount radio
5. Audio Vario
6. GPS
7. Electric T & B 8. Artificial Horizon
What does Total Energy probe do?
You are doing a take off at close to all up weight of aircraft. How
do you best handle the takeoff
What fuel consumption do you expect with Limbach L2000 (71hp at 3000rpm)
or Limbach L1700 or Jabiru 2200 (85hp) or Sauer S2500 (93hp at 3000rpm)
What is the minimum maps (charts) and books you should carry on a (i)
north coast flight and (ii) flight to say Lake Keepit and what essential
info do you need or what book(s) should you take at a minimum.
You are faced with a flight with showers ahead. How would you plan to
get through the rain and what must you avoid doing. Which instruments and
part of aircraft need protection from rain and how can you best protect
things (ask Brian Marshall and/or look at ZDD prop)
What airports have radar (thus you need a xponder) and which others
have no radar Gold Coast, Archerfield, Brisbane, Oakey, Tamworth, Coffs,
Williamtown, Amberly, Maroochydore, Ballina.
What airports do you need Airways Clearance to enter
Which airports do you need (i) taxi clearance and (ii) Airways Clearance
to depart from
What airports in our area do you require to make radio calls ie CTAF(R)
airports
Have you read Limbach Technical Bulletin 44 and what does it discuss
Jabichat discusses mismatched prop and engine. How does this mismatch
effect a pilot (Jabichats are in club house folder)
What is running an engine on the step and how would you do it for the
aircraft you fly
Explain the difference between the Master Switch vs Ignition Switch
and does the master switch control the ignition switch Until next time
happy landings
