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February 2014 Official Publication of the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia (Inc.) February 2014 Official Publication of the http://www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au Royal Aero Club of Western Australia (Inc.) Australia $4.00 (Inc. GST) ISSN 1833-6116 www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au February 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 Airport, 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): 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: Grant Webb [email protected] Tarmac Topics: Linda Maule Publisher: The Royal Aero Club of Director Western Australia (Inc.) 0411 480 909 19 537 624 305 [email protected] Editor: [email protected] Publishing / Advertising Manager: Rod Garnaut Shelley Cruden Director: Ph. 0423 892 084 0411 700 336 [email protected] [email protected] Printer: Mike Severn (Success Print) Ph. 9279 3214 Martin Jones [email protected] Director: 0407 033 737 [email protected] Rachel George: Deadlines Director: The deadline for receiving articles and photos for the following 0418 957 225 month's edition is the 17th of each month. To Advertise In This Issue Advertise in Tarmac Topics now. For details, check http://www. Contact Us 2 royalaeroclubwa.com.au or contact Shelley Cruden on 0423 892 Contacts 2 084 or [email protected]. Deadlines 2 In This Issue 2 Patron 2 Disclaimer Committee 2 The views expressed in TARMAC TOPICS are those of the authors and do not To Advertise 2 necessarily represent those of Racwa, nor does it automatically endorse products Disclaimer 2 advertised. Racwa retains the right to reject or edit submissions for publication From the GM's Desk 3 to conform with Racwa policies or due to space constraints. Aviation regulatory matters are mentioned as general information only - readers should obtain the 2014 Membership Renewal 3 current status immediately before flight operations. No responsibility is taken for News 3 any loss or damage suffered by any person or entity attributed to the content of What's On? 4 any article or advertisement published in this magazine. Reproduction of material Club Diary 4 published in this magazine is permitted after approval has been obtained from Coming Events 4 the Publisher of Tarmac Topics, and on the condition the article/photo source is acknowledged. Your Lifeline 5 Goodbye Wesley 5 Cover Photo: As original as it gets, except for the radio and pilot. Were You There?? 5 Photo: Neville Murphy Around The Club 5 Around the South West 6 2 February 2014 Tarmac Topics From the GM's Desk 014 promises to be a year of significant change for the Club. We will we reduce our debt by 50%, and continue to work towards achieving the targets set out in our strategic plan. At time of writing, the settlement of the sale of land at Murrayfield is scheduled for 2 News February 28th. This has been a time consuming exercise and will improve both our income statement and balance sheet when the sale is finally executed. In December, thieves broke into Murrayfield Airport and stole a number of items. Thefts also occurred at Serpentine Airfield at about the same time. We have installed video surveillance equipment now, and further initiatives are being implemented to safeguard our property. An insurance claim will be submitted shortly. Prioritising work in the hangar has delayed VH-RCF being returned to the flight line. I am hopeful that members will be able to hire the aircraft in the not too distant future. A recent scheduled inspection of our Partenavia revealed that three wing spars need to be replaced. The supplier has advised that the new parts will take over two months to manufacture. Consequently, VH-PNT will be off line for at least three months. The Club has concluded a cross hire agreement with the owner of a C177R and members will shortly be able to hire this Cessna Cardinal. We wish our January WAAC class all the best in their training. They are scheduled to become commercial pilots in October this year. I am very pleased to report that the College has been approved by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to deliver a Diploma in Instrument Flying. Watch this space for further details. Team spirit within the instructor group produced memorable functions on the clubhouse roof in December and January. It was very heartening to see members, students and staff sharing their love of aviation in such a convivial manner. The formation pilots laid on an exceptional display for all to see. The camaraderie that is built during these functions is essential for the long term growth of the club. Future events will be advertised in the weekly TT email and all members are welcome. Congratulations to Amy Richards for obtaining her multi engine training approval. Amy has been appointed the WAAC coordinator to ensure the smooth running of the flying training for WAAC students. The Achiever’s Bell has rung consistently during since the New Year. Congratulations to those who have had the pleasure of announcing their achievement in this manner and well done to the instructors for their efforts. Good luck to those members who are approaching the end of their training. The Club has surplus office space available and is looking to lease this area. All persons looking for premises should contact me for further information. Perth summers deliver perfect flying conditions and our flying hours peak during this time. While we try to satisfy all members’ requests, our C172 fleet is often fully booked during weekends, please book early to avoid disappointment. Please remember to follow your instructor’s advice about adopting an appropriate regime of rehydration for you and your passengers. For those members who have not yet renewed their 2014 membership, please contact our cashier on 94170025 to make a telephonic payment. If you are making an EFT payment, please remember to include your member number as the reference. For the many members who have already paid their 2014 subscriptions – thank you. David Currey, General Manager 2014 Membership Renewal ave you missed paying your 2014 Racwa The membership fees for 2014 are: Membership?? Ordinary $277.00 HIf so - please pay it now, and avoid an embarassing Country $195.00 reminder notice. It also allows your Club to spend Junior $154.00 money on things that matter, without needing to send Associate $154.00 unnecessary letters. Associate Junior $83.00 Renewal notifications were sent to all members in Retired $113.00 December. If you pay by EFT, please ensure that you Permanent Life $2,770.00 include your membership number as a reference. Corporate $1,040.00 D Currey Secretary www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au February 2014 3 Club Diary February Later 8 BAK (part time) course starts 3 April CPL - Flight Rules & Air Law course starts 8 Learn to Fly Seminar 6 April Bunbury Aero Club Open Day, Bunbury 9 YMUL Comp - Flour Bombing 7 April ATPL - Air Law course starts 12 CPL - Meteorology course starts 9-12 April ALAC, Tooradin, Victoria 18 ATPL - Human Factors course starts 13 April Northam Open Day 18 Aviation Workshop Evening 18 April Good Friday Rottnest Island Bun Run 22 Club Captain's Dinner 20 April Certificate IV in Aviation course starts 23 YPJT Comp - Instrumentless Circuit 21 April Maths (full time) course starts 24 ATPL - Meteorology course starts 21 April ATPL - Aerodynamics & A/C Systems course 28 Formation Friday starts 28 Industry Presentation 27 April YPJT Comp - Right Hand Seat Circuit 28 Old Fliers Group 1 May YPJT Night Comp #1 3 May BAK (part time) course starts March 11 May YMUL Comp - HMAS Murrayfield 1-2 Centenary Airshow, Point Cook 12 May BAK (full time) course starts 2 Busselton Aerofest What's On? What's 25 May YPJT Comp - Flapless Glide Approach 8 Learn to Fly Seminar 28 May CPL - Aerodynamics course starts 8 Valley View Air Display, Northern Gully 2 June IREX course starts 9 YMUL Comp - Practice Forced Landing 2 June ATPL - Performance & Loading course starts 10 PPL (full time) course starts 2 June YPJT Night Comp #2 17 CPL - A/C Performance & Ops course starts 4 June CPL - Meteorology course starts 17 ATPL - Navigation course starts 18 Aviation Workshop Evening Regular Events 24 ATPL - Flight Planning course starts Learn to Fly Seminar - 2nd Saturday of the month 26 CPL - Human Factors course starts Aviation Workshop Evening - 3rd Tuesday of the month 28 Formation Friday Formation Friday - Last Friday of the month 28 Industry Presentation Industry Presentation - Last Friday of the month 28 Old Fliers Group Old Fliers Group - Last Friday of the month 30 YPJT Comp - Low Level Spot Landing Jandakot Challenge Last Sunday of the month Coming Events Industry Presentations 4pm - last Friday of each month Come along - hear the presentation.
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