JUNE 2015 Piper THE NEWSLETTER OF THE AUSTRALIAN PIPER SOCIETY INC news PO BOX 31 ROMA 4455 INC 9880292 NSW It’s a Bumper Edition!!! Welcome to the June 2015 newslet- Winter is always the downtime for ter of the Australian Piper Society. many of us, so why not take the opportunity to plan for the warmer For the first time since I have taken weather. The APS has some fantas- up the reigns as Newsletter Editor, tic events coming up, and now is the this edition is completely made up of time to sign up. member submissions! Not only that, I had so many that I’ve had to add If you haven’t been to a PPP before, an extra EIGHT pages. So thank the upcoming event in Orange in you to everyone who has submitted September is looking like it will be a content for this newsletter. Your ripper. In January we have a flya- efforts make my life much easier. way to the Bass Strait Islands in the works. Get in quickly, it is sure to be It is important for all of us to do what popular. we can to encourage new members to society. My partner and I have The Society AGM is coming up too - added an extra member in the last see you in Bendigo in November! month, and because I’m the editor I get to put her on the front page! Safe flying all! While I don’t necessarily expect everyone to go to such extreme Scott Lewis measures to build the membership, Newsletter Editor consider introducing the society to any Piper flyers you know! DISCLAIMER Any advice contained in this newsletter has been prepared without taking into account your specific circumstances, objectives, or needs. Before acting on any advice given the Australian Piper Society Inc recommends that you consider whether it is appropriate for your circumstances. NEW MEMBERS From The Left Seat Janine Milton & David Lindill Welcome to winter!! Fitzroy, Victoria Another three months have flown past with yet again plenty going on and more on offer. Tim, Leah & Sharon Stuchbery David Long headed the Opals and Rocks outback tour in May, which was a great success, North Ringwood, Victoria a lot of fun was had. Starting at Broken hill, a few of us flew in and spent the evening with the group. There was a certain buzz of excitement in the air. It was brilliant to see new fac- es amongst the group as preparations were being discussed for the new adventure afoot. Geoffrey Beutel All journeys have their challenges, and our great outback offers many challenges. Well Wantirna, Victoria done David, a great trip away. See face book for photos. (Full story later in the newsletter) PA28-180C VH-PUX Many hands on deck to organise the Lilydale PPP, again David Long chased the Lilydale locals and members in the not so close surrounds, what an impressive turn out. Exception- Daniel & Claire White al reports coming back from the attendees of both the PPP and Partners in Flight Program. Hawthorn, Victoria Well done to all involved and thank you Lilydale for welcoming the APS and helping to make this event possible. Vicki Marty Unfortunately we have decided to postpone the Sunshine coast, Great Keppel Island flya- Balwyn, Victoria way due to a lack of numbers, I must thank Graham Mansey, an enthusiastic QLD member Bonanza, VH-BIM who arranged an exciting flyaway and committed his time to make the event very memora- ble. The fly away will be arranged for a future date, to be decided, hopefully a time more Michaela Hazeltine suitable to the membership. A survey has been circulated to the membership, your re- Greensborough, Victoria sponse will help us to ascertain what preferences you have in regards to flyaways, please take the time to fill this out and return, it will help us immensely. PA32R-300 VH-LJC Facebook has been proving to be a beneficial way of keeping in touch, still more work to David Alkemade do though very happy with the progress, please send us any stories or photos you may Lilydale, Victoria have, including a photo and details of your aircraft, pilot and family in the photos would be PA28RT-201T VH-VLL great, we will post on face book in our members Album, we would love to have the full membership in there. Graeme Bullock & We are running a charity event this year, and I thank all members that emailed in com- Miriam Paul ments and suggestions. There were many good suggestions; this is something we will Pascoe Vale, Victoria push to do annually, so keep the suggestions coming. The more attendance we get the Cessna 182T VH-IYE more requests will get filled. So keep space in your calendar for October. (details to come) Plenty of events coming up throughout the rest of the year, there is sure to be something Delia Jones for everyone. Another PPP and Partners in Flight Program, this time in Orange, A charity weekend in October, Our AGM in November in the beautiful town of Bendigo. Check out Coldstream, Victoria the website and Facebook for updates. Bendigo Flying Club run short fly away’s often, we Tiger AG-5B VH-WDJ encourage you to be a part of them, reports say a great time is had and they are perfect way to spend a day or weekend with like-minded people. Graham Bunn Coldstream, Victoria We are already working on events for 2016, so feel free to forward any suggestion of loca- PA30 VH-PBH tions you would like to see or involvement you would like to offer. I would like to extend a friendly welcome to all our new members, many of whom I had the Sandro D’Adamo pleasure of meeting at the Lilydale PPP, and look forward to meeting all members at com- Drysdale, Victoria ing events. Cessna 182T VH-NAZ I would like to extend my gratitude to the entire committee, including Scott and Rod, for Martin Burridge their dedication and work, it is not always easy, and I do commend your efforts. Seaham, NSW PA32-260 Safe flying to you all TOTAL MEMBERS Melissa Fisher 140 President APS Australian Piper Society Saturday Annual General Meeting Night Dinner 20-22nd November 2015 Bendigo Bendigo Flying Club is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.. To Celebrate they are having a Fly-In at the Bendigo Airport between 10:30am and 3:30pm on Saturday. Friday 20th November 2015 Dinner will be held at the All Seasons, Bendigo complex, Join in on the infamous Friday night dinner at the Bendigo Flying with after dinner entertainment Club rooms featuring an Elvis Floorshow lead by Andrew Portelli. Saturday 21st November 2015 Andrew Portelli is a fantastic Be involved as the Celebrations begin for the Bendigo Flying Clubs 50th International renowned Elvis Anniversary with BBQ lunch at the Bendigo Flying Club Rooms. Tribute Artist. He has 23 years of experience & has played all over Australia. Internationally 2:00pm – APS AGM commences he has played in the US, UK & Malta. He also offers a Rock 'n' Roll, 50s 60s & 70s live 6:30pm – Dinner at the All Seasons Complex followed by a floor show. performance. In his show he offers an Elvis Tribute Show Bring your dancing shoes as this will be an exciting evening with an with choreographed dancers. internationally renowned artist..... Elvis. You will be mesmerized! Andrew is a versatile vocalist who performs memorable Sunday 22nd November 2015 classics from such greats as: Your Vice President has arranged an array of local places to see and will The Big "O" , The legendary welcome you to the beautiful City of Bendigo Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Neil Diamond, Grease, Bill Haley and not forgetting the 9:00am - Bendigo Vintage "Talking Tram" Tour King himself Elvis Presley!!! 10:30am - Central Deborah Gold Mine Tour and many, many more. 12:30pm - Underground Light Lunch Accommodation is available at the All Seasons. Need to book early due to limited availability. Mention the Bendigo Flying Club to receive a discounted rate. DINNER TICKET SALES Bendigo Flying Club Members $70.00 Non-Members $80.00 The Legal Stuff….. Tech Talkback Piper Arrow oil changes Any advice contained in the Tech Talkback article The Arrow is a great machine. Changing the engine oil however can be a drama due is provided for general to the location of the sump plug. Because of the retractable undercarriage a information only. It does conventional oil 'Quick drain valve' cannot be fitted. This is because when the nose not necessarily apply to gear is retracted it pushes on the valve, the oil drains out & after a while the noise your specific aircraft or from the engine stops. take into account your objectives or needs. Some aircraft still have the good old sump plug. This is a sure fire way to get hot oil up Before acting on any advice given, the your arm & all over your Hangar floor. There are specially designed quick drain valves Australian Piper Society for the Arrow that are flush mounted & avoid all the unpleasantness. One style is okay recommends that you & needs a piece of pipe or hose to push on to it. I consider whether it is have had lots of trouble with these as the hose appropriate for your can come off & the valve keeps closing when circumstances and seek trying to drain the oil. further advice from a LAME familiar with your The 'Gold standard' is the Saf-Air F50 valve that aircraft. comes with its own screw-on hose adapter.