May 2014 Official Publication of the http://www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au Royal Aero Club of Western Australia (Inc.)

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www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au May 2014 1 9 7 7 1 8 3 3 6 1 1 6 0 2 Contacts Patron His Excellency Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC Main Office & Operations: Governor Of Western Australia 41 Eagle Drive, Jandakot , JANDAKOT, W.A. 6164 Committee Phones: 08 9417 0000 Andrew Eldridge Fax: 08 9417 0040 President: Email: [email protected] 0438 220 703 or 08 9221 4336 Web: www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au [email protected] Flickr: Royal Aero Club WA Twitter: www.twitter.com/royalaeroclubwa Mitchell Wells Facebook: www.facebook.com/royalaeroclubwa Vice President: 0400 700 824 Murrayfield Operations: [email protected] Lakes Road, NAMBEELUP, W.A., 6210 Steve Wilson Phone: 08 9581 6222 Treasurer: Fax: 08 9583 3922 0407 772 324 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Racwa Team Members: Craig Hensley Contact Us Contact General Manager: David Currey Club Captain: Club Secretary: David Currey 0439 528 733 CFI (VFR) / Chief Pilot: Trevor Jones [email protected] CFI (IFR) Wayne Clemesha CFI (IT) / Murrayfield: John Douglas Jim Jenkins Chief Engineer: Glen Caple Director: Operations Manager: Rick Ennis 0414 345 196 OIC Murrayfield: Grant Webb [email protected]

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2 May 2014 Tarmac Topics From the GM's Desk

The onset of winter can create a challenge to pilots. Hours • AMSA (AusSAR) demonstrated of meticulous planning can be dashed by a frontal system howy the managed to trace an cancelling all flying. However, winter also produces some of aircraft that had had a forced

the best flying conditions of the year. Crisp, stable air with landing – by using the pilot’s News perfect visibility is a pilot’s best friend – make the most of these iPhone. Initially faced with ideal conditions. The Bureau of Meteorology predictions are a0 20 square mile search area, they narrowed this generally very accurate and pilots can plan days in advance. If down to a 24 square mile box by tracking the iPhone’s in doubt, phone your instructor or the Operations Team prior communication with cellular masts. Moral of the to leaving home. story – leave your mobile phone on! The syllabus can be modified to accommodate adverse • AMSA also pleaded with owners of the old 121.5 MHz weather. Our instructors are magicians who will tweak your beacons to hand them to a battery disposal company training schedule so that you can always progress towards and NOT to throw them away. They have experienced your goal. Flying might not be an option, but you will receive many emergency transmissions that emanated from a brief that would have been delivered at a future date. It is the local rubbish tip! amazing the number of good flying hours that can be found • Air Services (ASA) are investing over $1 billion in at Jandakot during a perceived period of bad weather. The the next five years to catch up with years of under- important message is to liaise closely with your instructor at investment. Australia is the first continent to have all times. coast-to-coast ATS-B coverage. The recent annual conference of the Royal Federation of Aero • The world growth in aviation is 5.1%. In SE Asia, the Clubs of Australia revealed that clubs throughout Australia growth is 7.0%. are experiencing a decline in flying hours. It is up to us to look • ASA is working on measures to reduce the congestion at new ways to promote aviation at the same time as ensuring at Perth, Brisbane and Sydney . They have our cost structure is in line with our forecast hours. introduced the Metron system to hold aircraft on the Congratulations to John Ridgway on being awarded a ground, instead of holding in the air. Federation Award, and Werner Buhlmann on being awarded We were privileged to listen to Dr Arthur Pape’s tenacious 20 the Jack Fahey Award for services to aviation. Taylor Sebbritt- year battle with the then DCA and CASA regarding colour vision Pettitt received an Air Services scholarship to help him achieve defectiveness (CVD) of pilots. His internationally recognised his goal of obtaining a CPL. research has placed Australia at the forefront of CVD research The conference was opened by the Victorian Minister for in aviation. Aviation who outlined the contribution that aviation was After the conference, the focus shifted to the Australian Light making to the Victorian economy. The largest Boeing facility Aircraft Championships. Read the Club Captain’s report for full outside the USA is in Melbourne, adding $800 million to the details. Well done Rod Garnaut on your achievement! Victorian GDP. The new Eurofighter’s tail is assembled close I look forward to meeting many members at the forthcoming to , adding several hundred million dollars night competitions. These are a lot of fun, especially as a night to the Victorian economy. The message was very clear – rating is not required. investment in aviation does benefit the state. Wouldn’t it be PLEASE can all members promote the Open Day on Sunday fortuitous if the WA government adopted a similar outlook! 25th May to your friends, family and colleagues. We need your Presentations by CASA, Air Services, ATSB, SAR and a number support to make this event successful. Each of you received a of other organisations were very informative. Highlights are: copy of the flyer by email recently. Please consider printing it • CASA will shortly be allowing DAMEs to issue class 2 and posting it at your place of work, to promote this important medicals, provided the applicant’s health falls with event. It is common for persons to agree to go to a function but a predetermined range then to cancel at the last moment. I urge every member to go • CASA medical section (AvMed) has a shortage of that extra step and bring someone to the event. doctors so there could be further delays if your David Currey, General Manager medical results have to be assessed by AvMed. Don’t leave your medical renewal until the last moment. • CASA have analysed the main reasons why students fail flight tests and have found that actual flying skills are not the problem – “soft skills” such as maintaining situational awareness, navigation, recognition and management of errors are the key Come along to the factors that result in the test having to be repeated. CASA will be requiring training schools to focus more Racwa Open Day on these factors. • New regulations to be introduced in September have Sunday May 25 been changed to make it easier for small flying clubs to deliver training. This is a very welcome move.

www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au May 2014 3 Coming Events Club Diary May 1 YPJT Night Comp #1 2 Old Fliers Group (April meeting) 3 BAK (part time) course starts 3 Instructor Rating course starts 5 Certificate IV in Aviation course starts 7 AFR Competition ends 10 Learn to Fly Seminar 11 YMUL Comp - HMAS Murrayfield 12 BAK (full time) course starts 16-18 Advanced Pilot Seminars 20 Aviation Workshop Evening - with John Douglas OAM and AvPlan Beta-tester Mark Warren 25 Racwa Open Day, Jandakot 25 YPJT Comp - Flapless Glide Approach 25 Junior Hawks Rally Day 28 CPL - Aerodynamics course starts What's On? What's 30 Old Fliers Group 30 Formation Friday 30 Industry Presentation June 2 IREX course starts 4 CPL - Meteorology course starts 5 Night Comp #2 7 Bomber Command - Commerative Flight 8 YMUL Comp - Instrumentless Circuit 13 CPL - Navigation course starts 14 Learn to Fly Seminar 16 Aviation Workshop Evening 23 PPL (full time) oursec starts 27 Old Fliers Group 27 Formation Friday 27 Industry Presentation 29 YPJT Comp - Right Hand Seat Circuit Later 3 July YPJT Night Comp #3 13 July YMUL Comp - Streamer Cutting 14 July CPL - Human Factors course starts 22 July CPL - A/C Performance & Ops course starts 27 July YPJT Comp - Flapless Circuit 31 July CPL - Flight Rules & Air Law course starts 4 August ATPL - Flight Planning course starts Industry 9 August BAK (part time) course starts 9 August YMUL Comp - Murrayfield Moon 24 August Certificate IV in Aviation course starts Presentations 25 August Maths (full time) course starts 4pm - last Friday of each month 25 August ATPL - Aerodynamics & A/C Systems course starts Come along - hear the presentation. 31 August YPJT Comp - Hold your Water Circuit More details - contact Operations on 9417 0000 1 September CPL - Aerodynamics course starts 8 September CPL - Navigation course starts Regular Events 13 September Battle of Britain Dawn Patrol - Commerative Learn to Fly Seminar - 2nd Saturday of the month Flight Aviation Workshop Evening - 3rd Tuesday of the month 14 September YMUL Comp - Instrument Circuit Formation Friday - Last Friday of the month 15 September BAK (full time) course starts Industry Presentation - Last Friday of the month 16 September CPL - Meteorology course starts Old Fliers Group - Last Friday of the month 28 September YPJT Comp - Instrument Circuit Jandakot Challenge Last Sunday of the month 29 September IREX course starts

4 May 2014 Tarmac Topics Farewell Greg Around The Club

t was fitting that so many Club members were able to say their Ifarewells to former Club Captain and Committeeman Greg Hill. Here are just a few of Greg's aviation moments, including his Wake held at Racwa.

www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au May 2014 5 The "Wow" Factor ave Joice was our guest speaker at the April Aviation The Enroute chart to/ Workshop evening. from Bahrein with Kuwaiti airspace to be Dave learnt to fly with the Club when it was based D avoided AT ALL COSTS! at . He obtained a commercial licence after the army set fire to more Club had moved to Jandakot in 1965. After 3½ yrs gaining than 600 oil wells and it the necessary flying experience, Dave joined TAA/Australian took over 6 months to Airlines in 1970 where he remained for the next 19 years, flying extinguish them. Flying B727s and B737-300/400. into Kuwait through In 1990 he was successful in gaining a contract with GulfAir the resulting toxic (based in Bahrain), to assist in line training. GulfAir had been black smoke caused a operating since 1950 with a mixed fleet of Lockheed L1011, build up of unburned Boeing 737s and some 767s; but soon re-equipped with Airbus crude oil on the cockpit A320, A340 and then A330. windshield which it Routes flown encompassed the Middle East and India as well was discovered only as Europe; Africa and the Far East; Sydney and Melbourne Coca Cola could clean (first Arab Airline into Oz). With the A340, direct flights were effectively! enabled via JFK (New York) and Houston airports. After about 10 years in A bitter civil war erupted in Lebanon in 1975 followed in 1990 the Middle East, Dave by the Gulf War (“Desert Shield”). This naturally resulted in decided to retire and The considerable military air activity in the immediate vicinity return to Australia. source of of routes flown by GulfAir, which gave rise to some anxious Following Dave Joice’s windshield ‘incidents’. Most of the "ex-pat" women and children had been fascinating discourse deposits - evacuated by December 1990. on the pleasures burning oil wells This was followed up by operation “Desert Storm” in 1991, (and perils) of flying Flying for a Career Flying for when the allies attacked Baghdad. GulfAir was grounded in the Middle East - Club CEO because Bahrain International Airport was being used 24/7 to David Currey briefed members launch attacks against Iraq. Iraq retaliated by launching Scud on the proceedings of the Royal B missiles towards Israel, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. 3 of these Federation of Aero Clubs Annual hit Bahrain, one landing in the water about 7km from where Flying Training conference. Dave was living. On another occasion Dave described seeing Jim Campbell Patriot missiles intercept an incoming Scud prior to any air-raid warning! Falconry is the sport of Following the liberation of Kuwait in February 1991, the Iraq Royal Sheiks. The birds flew as first class pax! Keeping it in the RFDS family n early January I had a call from the RFDS at Jandakot borrow it and we suggesting I might be prepared to take our Cessna 180, recruited Werner Idown to their tarmac area and park beside the latest Buhlmann to do the addition to their fleet, a very new PC12. Our C180 is an ex formation flying. RFDS aeroplane which I had flown for the RFDS back in the We met at Serpentine 1960s. This request became a suggestion that we could do a and had a thorough formation flight for the historical value of the photography briefing on the involved. I then proposed that if they were interested in a formation which little history, - we should involve the Fox Moth VH-USJ, which was to be filmed by was one of the original aircraft based in Port Hedland and Jon Davison from a then Meekatharra. Squirrel helicopter and flown incredibly well by David Adamson The owner of the Fox, Bert Filippi graciously allowed us to from Specialist Helicopters. We launched at about 1600 as Jon was keen to take advantage of or everyone looking forward to this low soft light, and even though it was late afternoon, there was year’s Wings Presentation Dinner, enough turbulence to make holding close station quite difficult. Fplease set aside the evening of We flew in various positions for the next hour or so with Werner Saturday 4th October. in the Fox at best speed of 80 kts, whilst Sebastian Lip in the PC12 Once again we’ve been able to secure the had half flap to maintain station. The results were absolutely Terrace Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency stunning!! Hotel for this very popular event and we’ll I am not sure how the RFDS are going to present the result, be it be sure to keep you updated in the coming months with a poster, calendar or whatever, but I can say that it was a pleasure all the details. to work with professionals like Sebastian, Werner, Jon and David. Jan Ende

6 May 2014 Tarmac Topics The Wrong Way Round (Part 5) s we pulled up to the fuel farm - there was one aircraft a big thank you to the Jabiru staff for coming in on a Saturday, ahead of me, so I slipped in right after. A little chat with also to Rod for giving me some spares to fix the headset that Athe BP guy who pointed out the museum - so we parked Emily had managed to break. It was held together with the the Jab and trundled off to have a look. most useful thing in the toolkit - gaffer tape. We were on the way to the gate when we spotted a Sikorsky The next flight was not a long one but would be interesting, as

S92 parked there. Hm... I'd heard one the other day, with 6 POB, we would be going over the mountain ranges of Queensland Adventures changing their SAR - and they had gone to Mt Isa. Then it took as we headed due south. off some time before us. We appear to have been travelling the The mountains are spectacular to fly over and you can see the same course. Pacific Ocean in the distance, sparkling in the morning light. As We went into the museum and had lunch, and as I was deciding we headed south there appeared to be ground fog, but then if we were going to spend the rest of the day there, I went to saw it was the fires, with smoke bellowing to the east and see how much it was. Well - I nearly fell over when it became filling the valleys and coastal regions. A very spectacular sight, apparent that to do the whole thing (it’s broken into parts), it but filled with sorrow for those caught up in it. was a staggering $150 per person. So after lunch it was off to On over Gympie, past the Sunshine Coast and further, and Emerald. in the distance Brisbane starts to appear. I started looking As we flew across the Great Dividing Range towards Emerald, for my visual aiming point (west side of Lake Samsonvale) we soon saw we didn't need to land there (as we had the fuel which would be the beginning of the Brisbane/Archerfield & and time) - so with some calculations as we passed overhead Amberley Gap where I would have to drop down towards the at FL096, I amended our SAR to Thangool. I was now paying hills and enter the low level corridor to stay out of everyone’s particular attention to time, sunset and fuel consumption, and it airspace. started to become plain that we could actually make Bundaberg We descended to 2500ft and gave Archerfield a call just to that day. So with the new times to hand, I called Brisbane Centre let them know we were coming south through the gap. We as we passed overhead Thangool to move the SAR yet again! A headed to the next turn point, the apex of the river that looks little later, I was surprised when Centre came back and asked if like a big “W” - nearly there, a left turn to track due East for I wanted radar vectoring and advisory to Bundaberg. I chuckled the Jacobs Wells VOR and Roberts your proverbial sibling, and and thought that as it was the end of the day - he was getting a there was Heck Field. We made our call and joined overhead, little bored and wanted an aircraft to play with. I declined nicely landed and continued the roll to the tie down points. and continued on my merry way direct to Bundaberg. This is where we found Allen and his wife, a very nice couple By the time we were within 10nm and made our call, the sun was and so hospitable. I have to say this clubhouse was the starting to set. I thought we were really making the best of the most welcoming and best stop over we had. I would highly daylight hours on our trip, and the Garmin GPS was turning out recommend anyone to pay a visit, this is how a club should to be such a great piece of kit. It allowed me to fine turn the flight be setup. and get the absolute best out of the aircraft, and arrive with such We spent a comfortable night and left the following morning accurate timings. for a short hop to Southport. I had contacted Neal, the Club We slotted into the approach and followed another Jabiru, President, some weeks before to gain permission to land. made a nice landing, taxied in and followed another Jabiru. After After a number of hurdles that were dealt with (the RAA chatting with the instructor and the student, we secured the insurance was one, and was eventually accepted) - we gained aircraft and I popped off to the Jabiru factory to see if anybody permission. was there. As it turned out, the nice lady from Microair was This is a very nice club, somewhat more formal than Heck working late and gave me some numbers to call, so I arranged Field but never the less - very nice. Due to its location though, for someone to meet me the following day for a visit and some the joining instructions need to followed stringently and noise spare parts. abatement put in place as soon as possible on climb out. The chaps were kind enough to drop us at the local motel, and James Murphy following a dump of the kit - we were out for a meal, and you Continued Next Month probably guessed it - found a curry house. The following day saw us back at the Hinkler Flying School and chatting with Max Jackson the CFI. After discussing the flight and what we were doing, we also talked of a possible slow leak in the port main wheel. He said I was a brave man to be doing the flight without a complete spare wheel. The funny thing is, it’s sometimes the obvious things you miss, and I thought he was so right! As I was going to the factory within the hour, I would get a spare. The appointed time to meet Doug outside the factory arrived, and we went in to see the birthplace of my beloved Sweetie. I have to say

www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au May 2014 7 From the Club Captain ’day Members, you don’t miss out on getting a night fix. The view is great and I hope everyone had good conditions have been ordered for the dates as required. As Ga safe and enjoyable I’ve mentioned in the past we all fly C172’s with an instructor, so Easter. It can be a very busy time currency and ratings are NOT required, and there are back seats and it’s easy to lose perspective available for passengers to enjoy a ride. Dinner is available from on what’s important. To get Muzz Buzz from 5pm, and the Compulsory Briefing is at 18:00. yourself back on an even keel, This month our Jandakot Competition coincides with the Open Day it’s always good to hit the skies on May 25th. With this in mind, we will be having a BBQ Lunch at and do some flying. So get on the club. The bar will be open from 12:00 with lunch available and a the phone and make a booking. variety of selections. Come down and support your club, check out It’s been a really busy time for Lori, the boys and myself. After the facilities and see what’s involved in competition flying. a hectic ALAC trip we headed north to Brisbane and attended The H.M.A.S Murrayfield Competition will be held on Sunday May my niece's wedding, and we had a couple of days with family 18th, - not the 11th as listed. This has been changed to avoid a clash before getting back to Perth just in time for the Bun Run. Rob with Mother’s Day and keep everyone from getting in trouble. Sorry Van Hamersveld's article with all the details of the Bun Run is for the late notice - I hope no-one is inconvenienced. on page 13, so I won’t go on about it but it was well attended The Bomber Command Commemorative Flight is all set for Saturday and we had great flying conditions. June 7th. This is a lot of fun and isn’t just for Formation Endorsed As for ALAC, my report is on page 11 with all the results and a Pilots. Get your aircraft booked and sign up on the list onthe full list of excuses. Rod Garnaut, once again, showed the rest of noticeboard. The flight goes out to Freo and then up the river to the us how it is done and flew fantastically in difficult conditions. Cenotaph at King’s Park. The Briefing is compulsory and will be at Well done mate. 14:00 sharp. Show your respect and join in. The Night Comps are well under way and if you missed the There’s not much else to report this month - check the noticeboard first one don’t worry there are two more. Thursday June 5th for the latest flying activities and book your aircraft early. and Thursday July 3rd will wrap up the Trilogy, so make sure Happy Landings Craig Hensley, Club Captain Winners Club Captain's Corner Club Captain's Murrayfield - No April Competition due to ALAC

Jandakot - Low Level Spot Landing 1st Rod Garnaut & Craig Hensley 2nd Sylvia Byers & Jim Di Menna 3rd Jos Charters

Raffle Winner Jim Campbell Joint first First time competitor

Third place Joint second went to Joss place Charters.

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8 May 2014 Tarmac Topics Flying Internationally he OFG’s 110th Meeting was held upstairs in the Members weather prediction and fuel considerations are just the start. Bar on Friday, March 28th. A near capacity crowd of 95 When you fly from Italy to Australia, for instance, there are Tenjoyed lunch, and was then entertained by two excellent many countries to cross and formalities to consider. The speakers. variation in landing fees and handling charges is astounding. Pilot Mal Yeo followed up on a previous talk, speaking about his A Handling Agent may be expensive but is invaluable. experiences as a passenger on a flight from Singapore to Perth John Chesbrough, himself a trans-ocean pilot, gave the vote of that experienced “upset” when in cruise. Many were injured. The thanks to both speakers. The Future necessity to wear a seat belt was never more obvious. These talks will be available on https://www.youtube.com/ Club CFI and Chief Pilot, Trevor Jones gave a masterful account user/OldFliersGroup of what it takes to fly light aircraft across oceans. Flight planning, Steve Rogers, Co-ordinator Future Top Guns Alex Hazel, receiving many cadets to learn to fly and gives them the impetus to the Dux trophy from move on to perhaps a future in the Air Force or commercial Wing Commander airlines and a career in aviation. Robert Somerville The Royal Aero Club plays a large part in the success of AM, Officer these camps as Racwa provides the aeroplanes and some Commanding 7 Wing, AAFC. instructors who help in the training. ach year the Without Racwa's ongoing support, the AAFC would not be Australian able to conduct these flying camps for cadets. Air Force So if your son or daughter is at school and thinking about E a career in aviation, then I suggest they contact the AAFC Cadets (AAFC) conducts two 7 WG at RAAF Pearce for the nearest squadron where they Elementary Flying will learn and develop many life skills together with making Training Courses (EFTC) where young Air Force cadets who have great friendships. little or no flying experience are taught how to fly an aeroplane Mike Thomas and after about 11 hours intensive instructional training are then sent for the momentous step of their first solo flight. The April camp was held at Murrayfield where four ab-initio cadets and two Darwin based post solo cadets were given intensive training to solo standard. Alex Hazel, Troy Bayley, In addition to the flying component, each cadet receives ground Michael theory and lectures in aviation to complement their training. Thomas Jnr The Dux of the course was Alex Hazel who has his sights firmly set (Course Staff to fly for Emirates in the Boeing 777. Cadet), Declan Foley & Reece The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) subsidises the cost of flying Maddaffri to AAFC cadets and this significant saving makes it possible for New G1000 Training Course he club is The classroom session will take approximately 2.5 hours. pleased We will then break for lunch and fly in the afternoon. Each to offer student will conduct a flight as PIC, covering: T 1. start-up procedure, instrumentation, radios and engine a new course for pilots who management, and would like 2. flight plan entry and auto-pilot operation. to fly with The intermediate landing(s) will be away from Jandakot the Garmin in order to reduce landing fees. Each student will fly G1000. This is a approximately 1.5 hours in a modern G1000 equipped S practical course model C172 consisting of .The course is offered on a Saturday. The ground school a classroom portion is $156.50 per student. Students can decide on session in the a number of routes for the flying training, which will be morning, followed by flying in the afternoon. You will be paired charged at the prevailing rate. The course is subject to with another student. This means reduced costs, but it also gives aircraft and instructor availability. To make a booking please you the opportunity to learn in the front seat and consolidate contact the club on 9417 0000 or info@royalaeroclubwa. from the back seat. com.au.

www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au May 2014 9 SAAA WA Regional Fly-In - Denmark 'd heard from Rob Slater (Champagne PC Services) that the a stall speed of 38kts annual SAAA Regional Fly-In, hosted by the Albany Chapter - this would be the Iwas set for the long weekend of March 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Some perfect "truck". Plenty 31 aircraft were expected for a weekend of flying activities. So of power, lift, good Bernie Nelson and I planned a flight down there. load and a low stalling With us "retired" people, timing is not a great issue, sowe speed, but he wouldn't decided to fly down on Friday via The Lily Windmill near the part with it!! Stirling Ranges. Rumour had it that the owner Pleun Hitzert is The majority of aircraft building more accommodation using a World War 2 DC3. were various Vans RV From there, we would fly south for a photographic run along models in both tricycle some of the best coastline in Australia, then a fuel stop at and tailwheel versions, Albany, along the West Cape Howe National Park coastline and and were works of art. into Denmark (YDEK). Saturday evening was With VH-KXW and accommodation booked, we planned an the SAAA BBQ which Armadale (ARE) departure for Friday morning, and I would fly was well attended, the first sector. and it was interesting With a "one finger line" area forecast, ENE winds at 15kts and listening to other CAVOK all the way down (brilliant!) - our departure on RWY flyers' stories. It was a 06R was at 0833. Once through the steps, we settled into our broad mix of people - from Southern Cross,

Out 'n' About assigned flight plan altitude level and tracked to Williams, and was overhead Wagin (YWGN) at 0937. From there, our track Esperance, Geraldton, took us over Katanning (YKNG) and onto The Lily Windmill Serpentine and of where RWY 09 was the choice and arrival time was 1012. course Albany. We saw Pleun busy setting up the permanent wheel jack Thanks to Ian Tippett foundations on the DC3. These jack frames will hold the who made his aircraft undercarriage, keeping the weight off the tyres. magnificent hangar With the kettle on and coffee brewing, we listened to Pleun's available and with a wealth of information on this south west area. He certainly is donation of $18.00 a man of vision. He showed us his new venture with the inside for the meat pack, it accommodation well underway. (I wonder what the wife will gave you admission to say when I tell her that I have booked a romantic getaway at the BBQ plate. Drinks the new DC3 accommodation!!). were all BYO and it was It was now Bernie's turn as Pilot In Command (PIC) for the just great being able sector to Denmark - which gave me a chance to do some aerial to mix. Bernie and I photography. Our overhead departure was 1138, the skies went up to the "loft" to were clear with light ESE winds, so we decided to fly over the check how the "other top of the Stirling Ranges - a great view. Once past the ranges, half" lives, and with a we descended and tracked south to Hassell Beach and Two kitchen with a view to People Bay. This south coast is magnificent to photograph. die for and the very comfortable lounge From Two People Bay we flew around Cape Vancouver, past setting - I was hoping Maitraya Resort, on to Ledge Point (north end of King George that my Lotto numbers Sound) and photographed the "Awhina" shipwreck. Then might have come good! Looking at the Sunday morning paper across the Sound to Bald Head and around to the Gap before though, I had to cancel my deposit on the hangar next door!! going to Albany for our refuel stop and lunch (fresh ham and salad rolls made by my lovely wife Mien) at 1245. This aviator The weather gods were not very kind on Sunday morning with fog is well looked after!! From Albany, it's only a short fifteen and low visibility, together with strengthening southerly winds. It minute flight to Denmark, via the West Cape Howe National made it very difficult to put on an air display - by late afternoon, Park coastline and we joined overhead for RWY 09 at 1355. the formation group managed to do a fly-by. A bit disappointing, as lots of work goes into these flying events. With our aircraft secured, we registered with the SAAA people and got a lift into town with one of the locals. As always, country Monday morning greeted us with low cloud (overcast at 2700'), hospitality is great. Once checked into our accommodation, it 8000 VIS and winds SSE, so we decided to depart late morning, was off to the Denmark Bowling Club. After chatting tothe hoping the cloud base would lift. After phoning the aviation locals and Club Captain, we obtained some bowling balls, jacks forecaster - the cloud would lift, so our overhead departure at and mats, and set about bowling a few ends. Denmark was 1112 and tracked via Walpole. Northcliffe and Nannup passed, & we finally broke free of the low cloud abeam Mary and Andrew Cotterell flew a Foxbat from White Gum Greenbushes heading to Bunbury for fuel. Then it was off to Farm near York where they help run the Sky Sports Flying Jandakot via the usual coastal route, and with the ATIS dialled School (see the Country Airstrip Guide). Anyone is welcome, up we joined downwind for RWY 24R - touching down at 1405. so it will be another destination to check out. It was a great weekend of flying and we traversed some of the There was a magnificent 1978 Cessna C182Q VH-VJR which best coastal scenery in this country. has extended wings and small canard wings in the front. With Rob van Hamersveld, #8706

10 May 2014 Tarmac Topics 2014 Australian Light Aircraft Championships (ALAC) he annual Saturday dawned a new day and with clear firmament we were ALACs were able to get things underway. Streamer Cutting was the first Theld last month event - it felt good to climb up to 4000' and everyone enjoyed at Tooradin, near getting a flight under their belt. The cloud came in again and Cranbourne, on the the Forced Landing was done as a Glide Approach from 1000' Around Australia Mornington Peninsula with only two circuits by each competitor due to restricted in Victoria. It’s always time. Finally the Spot Landing and Aerobatics were completed exciting leading up in the afternoon. With the two circuit restriction - two days of to the ALACs, but flying was all crammed into one day, much to the relief of the this year it was a organisers. Unfortunately the Aerobatics were cancelled which bit ordinary as foul was really disappointing, but for a while it looked like the whole weather brought our event would have to be called off - so we were very lucky to get arrangements for most of the events finished. aircraft and practice The Presentation Dinner was held at the Mahogany Inn where schedules unstuck. most competitors were staying. The lodgings were first rate, Many hours were reasonably priced and the dinner was top notch. The night spent watching the kicked off with John Douglas (JD) presenting awards for skies and looking at indiscretions by pilots over the week which is always good for a forecasts on various laugh. Then it was time for the serious part of the evening, with smart devices. It the presentation of the medals for the championships. It was made for some long no surprise to hear Rod Garnaut’s name called as winner for days and extra travel the Streamer Cutting as he always performs consistently in this back and forth from event, but when he won the Forced and got third place in the Tooradin to Leongatha Spot - we all knew he had to be right in the running for Overall where our aircraft Champion. It was great to see Rod win it again and lead the were stranded, before team so well. Congratulations on a fantastic performance Rod an opportunity for us - it’s a pleasure to fly with someone with your experience and to ferry the 'planes ability. Unfortunately Rod’s shoulders weren’t broad enough across. to carry the rest of the team through and we came home The event was still without the Federation Cup. The Tasmanians have the honour hampered by bad of holding on to it for the next twelve months until we return weather, and on Friday to Echuca to have a crack at winning it back. we all got an early beer after flying was cancelled at around 14:30. Every dark cloud (and there were plenty of them lurking at about 300'), has a silver lining and after a couple of cold beers and a great meal at Kelly’s Hotel, everyone was in much better spirits. Rod Garnaut was crowned the ALAC Overall Champion after being placed first in the streamer cutting and forced landing and third in the spot landing competitions. A local newspaper required a photo of Rod for an article. Rod is very good at adopting the nonchalant Top Gun stance. Congratulations on your achievement and thank you for helping promote the club. ALAC Results Spot Landing Forced Landing Streamer Formation Cutting 1st Ed Ten Broeke Rod Garnaut Rod Garnaut RVAC Team 1 2nd Andrew Stopp Andrew Stopp Ed Ten Broeke RVAC Team 2 3rd Rod Garnaut John Broadhead Peter Fenton RNAC

Overall Champion - Rod Garnaut Federation Cup - Aero Club of Southern Tasmania

www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au May 2014 11 Ticking the Bucket List ince coming to Australia in 2004, I have heard members The Bight more than lived up to expectations and was a truly nonchalantly talking about “landing at Forrest” as if this unforgettable experience. Looking down on areas of coastline Swas a normal experience for all pilots. Every time I heard where no human has ever trod was very humbling and made me a member mentioning Forrest Airport, my bucket list was appreciate how lucky pilots are to be able to control what they adjusted with Forrest Airport moving upwards. Flying along see. the Australian Bight assumed equal importance. We refuelled at Ceduna and landed at Port Pirie as the sun set The annual conference (shining directly down the runway). The next morning of the Royal Federation produced more good weather and we headed to of Aero Clubs of Australia Melbourne. Giving Moorabbin Tower the “unfamiliar was held in Melbourne with Moorabbin Airport” radio call, we were given a in early April. A lot of straight in approach and very helpful taxi instructions persuasive discussion with to the Royal Victorian Aero Club parking area. management at home When next I hear someone talking about landing at produced the necessary Forrest, I can now nod wisely, having ticked that goal. approval and the aircraft Unfortunately, I have yet to hear someone mentioning was booked! I wanted Forrest – it seems it has become a taboo subject! to see if my ability to Great Australian Bight from VH-JDY I would strongly navigate was not too rusty recommend and purchased 9 WAC On approach to Forrest Airport Flying is Fun members to fly charts for the trip and a over East. I hope Melbourne VTC – oh how I wished we had been ramp checked: to remain on a two iPads with AvPlan, ERSA and every conceivable map. high for weeks Departing at first light, we refuelled at Kalgoorlie and tracked and months to to Forrest. What a disappointment! No marching bands to come. welcome the bucket list being reduced by one, only ten million David Currey flies and a very expensive fuel bill. Leaving my business card pinned to a wall of thousands of business cards (I saw four cards from Neil Rear), we headed to the Bight, sharing the cockpit with a hundred flies that decided to abandon Forrest. Doing What You Love ’m very blessed Turkish Airlines subject applicants to a rigid evaluation process. to do something Six out of fourteen applicants in Serdar’s class were eventually “Ithat I love” accepted. The evaluation process included an intensive eight hour declared Serdar Yilmaz test of the pilots’ ability to evaluate complex scenarios and make when addressing the appropriate response. “That was really extreme” laughed students at the March Serdar. After passing the final interview, Serdar completed the industry presentation. type rating in Madrid. Serdar, a first officer “Punctuality is everything” advised Serdar, “As first officer, I am with Turkish Airlines, expected to have read up to 70 pages of information before completed his Certificate the captain arrives. It is my job to identify any problems and IV at the WA Aviation communicate these to the captain.” College in 2010. He Turkish Airlines has over 800 captains and a first officer might fly currently has over 1,300 with the same captain once every two or three years. They are hours on the A320. a rapidly growing airline with many aircraft on the order book. Students were treated to an overview of flying in Europe and Serdar’s advice to students is simple. “Start building good habits the Middle East. Serdar was most complimentary about the right from the start of your training. Airlines undertake extensive German air traffic control instructions. However, flying in the reference checks and a professional student who is always Middle East required pilots to be extra vigilant to ensure that punctual will be accepted before other students.” they were aware of the prevailing procedures at the destination airport as these could differ from expected procedures. After graduating from the College, Serdar applied for the The ever popular trilogy of night Qantaslink scholarship. He passed the initial interview and was competitions started in May. invited to Sydney for a subsequent interview. Unfortunately he Don't miss June & July (even if you didn’t pass this stage, but he believes that the lessons he learnt from the interview process helped in securing his position at didn't compete in May). Turkish Airlines. “Never guess at an interview”, he advised, No need to be night rated – just have fun “If you can’t answer a question, tell the panel. They will soon Put your name on the Noticeboard now. catch you out if you try and guess an answer.”

12 May 2014 Tarmac Topics Rottnest Island Bun Run he annual Racwa 2014 Rottnest Island Bun Run was held was organised on Good Friday, April 18th with 16 registered aircraft in the Club Bar Tparticipating - a great turnout. The morning commenced to round up this at 0800 so all participating aircraft could be pre-flighted in time great morning, before the brief scheduled for 0900. and most crews The brief was conducted by our Club CFI Trevor Jones, and I stayed on for must say that Trevor puts in a lot of effort, with his briefing notes this. A Good Day Out which covers all areas of operational procedures, arrivals and Rottnest Island departures at Rottnest as well as all safety aspects (an essential is still a great part of any briefing) to be aware of should things not quite go destination to plan. This year we saw a very good line up of aircraft ranging even with the from Cessnas, Jim Campbell's classic Beechcraft VH-FWQ, Pipers high landing and Mooneys including Dave and Annette Joice's magnificent fees. If you Mooney Ovation. share a flight Our aircraft was a G1000 equipped C172SP and crewed by Peter with other Mitchell, my brother Joe, and myself as PIC for the Jandakot - pilots, the Rottnest sector, so it was a great mix of people and aircraft costs are still heading for the "overseas" destination. Traditionally, Jandakot reasonable. A Holdings and Rottnest Island Board waive all landing fees for big thank you aircraft participating in the Bun Run and any "fees" incurred to all those would be donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (which involved with no doubt has evacuated and saved many a life from the island organising this and elsewhere). So, with the contributions paid & passengers event. strapped in, we were off and made our departure on RWY 06L Rob van at 0935. Hamersveld Fremantle Golf Course appeared in no time and we were soon traversing the sea passage across to Rottnest. Our listening watch “P factor” and AvPlan had RW09 as the active runway and, at five miles out - the calls The May Aviation Workshop will start with John Douglas were getting very busy, which had a few of us arriving at our base discussing the P factor - “Ever wondered why most take off call position at the same time. We opted for a longer downwind accidents happen half way down the runway on the left hand track before sequencing for our base and final legs. Our roll side?” through to the parking area which was at a premium, had Mick This will be followed by Mark Warren, an AvPlan beta tester, Harcourt standing in as our Ground Marshall for the morning who will present the features of AvPlan from planning arrivals. Craig's son Jim was the lucky recipient in scoring the to in-flight use. The presentation will include the latest right hand seat in David Joice's Mooney Ovation for the flight developments in the new releases of AvPlan and give a hint across and it took quite a while for Jim's huge ear to ear grin to of future enhancements. Bring your iPad to the presentation. disappear. Special deal – AvPlan will offer 15 months subscription for Once our aircraft was secured, it was a pleasant walk to the the price of 12 months for those attending the presentation! bakery. I tell you, this is not a good spot to be if you're on a diet as the choice of pastries, pies, pasties and sausage rolls are endless. The buns were purchased as per our order requests, and Craig received a cash envelope from Cathy Smith one of the Bakery Proprietors, so together with the "fees" & RFDS tins - we totalled over $1300.00 for this wonderful service. The coffees were great and we all sat around under the shady Moreton Bay Fig trees and chatted with other crews. We walked to the airstrip when it was time to head back to our respective destinations (some came from Murrayfield), and pre-flighted our aircraft. With Peter as PIC, we departed off RWY 09 and tracked via the usual Powerhouse/Adventure World entry points to Jandakot, where RWY 06L was the duty runway. A great seafood BBQ lunch

www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au May 2014 13 PPL Night Classes or the past 5 Years, WAAC’s PPL Night Course has been well. Kovieva Fremy, for example, just completed teaching CPL run every Tuesday and Thursday night. This is no small Performance and her students all passed with outstanding marks Ffeat considering instructors and students evening of between 93% and 95% - way above the industry average! commitments but I’m happy to say 5 years later that the You can commence the course whenever you want providing it is at course is still running strong. the start of a new topic (timetables can be obtained from Operations The PPL Night Course has been around in different iterations or the WAAC website) and it runs for 12 weeks. Alternatively, if you for many years. It has existed in its current form for 5 years just need a hand with one or two topics - you can just attend those after being set up by myself and fellow WAAC graduate Richard subjects. There is no need to worry if you miss a night or four, we Nowell in 2009. It was noted by staff at the time there was a don’t mind if you come back later and sit the topics you missed. distinct lack of theory products for private students training So if you’re a little strapped for time and want a hand with your for their PPL and a night course seemed like the best option studies - why not enrol for a topic and see what the PPL Night Course for busy student pilots. is all about. You may even make some great friends at the same The night course is really a PPL/BAK night course. It is assumed time. We also welcome members who just want to brush-up on that even after completing the BAK, some months have their knowledge. This is an excellent forum for members who have probably passed before sitting the PPL theory, and thus the their AFR in a month or two. The cost for “refresher attendance” is course covers all content from BAK to PPL. This means we have $25 per night and is charged to your member account. students who complete the course before their BAK exam and Trent Donovan, Flight and Ground Instructor can then also sit the PPL when they are ready, without having to do a further course. We run from 6pm to 9pm, normally finishing the night’s Don't forget the Open Day content around 8:30 leaving time to quiz the Lecturers and Bring your family and friends shoot the breeze until everyone is too tired to move their mouths. The class size is small, with around 4-5 students for Enjoy a great day each topic. This means that everyone gets to ask questions

On a Lighter Note On a Lighter Sunday May 25th, 2014 and the learning is more on a one-on-one basis. Currently our lecturers are chosen from the pool of instructors who graduated from WAAC so they know the content very Shortest RPT Flight in the World From Minj to Banz in Papua New Guinea. The pilot of a DC3 would line up on the Minz Airport runway and conduct an inspection of the Banz Airport runway before applying power. Banz Airport was directly across the Wahgi River. Travelling by road would take two days by vehicle or 7 days by foot. Once airborne, the DC3 would climb to 500 agl, leave the undercarriage down, flaps would be lowered from take-off to full flaps and the aircraft would land 90 seconds after take-off. Can you beat this?

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14 May 2014 Tarmac Topics Well Done One and All elson he Marques WAAC Nis Tclass of congratulated September on his Instructor 2013 sailed Rating by John through

Douglas their BAK, Achievers PPL and CPL exams with first time ack in February 2013, Lea Aeschimann, a flight passes in attendant for Swiss Air went on a trial instructional every exam flight with instructor and high B pass marks. With strong competition between the students, Ben Jackson whilst in Perth on holidays. the last exam produced all passes over 90%. To congratulate Being in control of the the students and their flight and theory instructors, a BBQ aircraft, rather than working was held on the roof with WAAC chief ground instructor in the back of one was much Andy Wood demonstrating his prowess with the tongs. more exciting, so Lea signed up for a lesson pack. After some lengthy delays with A New Beginning the CASA paperwork, Lea achieved her first solo flight on 19th of April. She has already completed her BAK theory and is focusing on her GFPT. Congratulations and keep up the hard work Lea!

very happy Maurizio Inzeo is A e say farewell to Derek Hauton, the WAAC Chief congratulated on his First Solo, by Ground Instructor, who lectured both JAA and instructors Leigh WCASA theory. Derek, once a navigator on the Rogerson and Daniel prestigious RAF VIP flight, will be indulging his passion in Le Bron model railways. The new of CGI will be Andy Wood.

A Warm Welcome to our New Members, and Congratulations Achievers New Members Lewis Newman, William Rennie, Wayne Gunson, Andrew Dean, Robert Goldman, Matthew Holmes, Lindsay Murphy, Stephen Jones, John Boyes, Trevor Griffith, Sean Pope, Foo Hau Lee, Joshua Dickinsep, Andrew Clay, Stephen Adams, Matthew Jarvis, Brendon Borgomastro, Hildemarie De Bruto, Philip Crosby, Matthew Robson, Bradley Goldman First Solos Command Instrument Rating Peter Hughes, John Grant, Dick van der Zalm, Elise Deed, Alice Brandon Love-Allen Harford, Lewis Newman, Wai Shen Kwa, Phil Carrivick, Maurizeo Flight Instructor Rating Inzeo, Alexander Hazell, Troy Bayley, Declan Foley, Reece Madaffari Ross Hassall (Overseas Conversion) GFPT Night VFR Rating Michael Atherton, Alexander Grant Jason Harrison, Tobias Krellmann CPL Peter Amm

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