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The first newsletter below is from the Ozaeros Yahoo Group - to receive this by email, register at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ozaeros/ Members may also post messages on the Yahoo site. The first newsletter to the right is the moderated version of the "IAC Exploder" - this is also a Yahoo Group which you can join to post and receive the emails at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AcroMod/ Other items on this page are newsfeeds from various sources. |
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AAC (NSW) Inc AGM
The NSW Chapter will be holding it's 2010 AGM on Sunday 21st February at 6pm. Venue is the Red Baron HQ at Bankstown Airport. Agenda, Nomination and Proxy
Australian Light Aircraft Championships
The programme and accommodation details are now available online at http://www.rfaca.com.au/ <http://www.rfaca.com.au/> Briefing for the aerobatics is at 5 pm
Vale Dave Robelen
David B. Robelen passed away on April 7, 2007. His autobiography is online at http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/museum/bio/Robelen.pdf
Re: Aviation White Paper
Well, if the White Paper is correct the new rules for licensing and operations will appear by the end of 2010. Here's a discussion of some of the proposed
Aviation White Paper
A bit of light reading over Xmas from the Aviation White Paper: "To maintain and improve the safety of Australia's aviation industry the Government will:
Fw: One Design Project For Sale
... From: "Kathy Mexted" <kame@...> Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:50 PM Subject: One Design Project For Sale Hello all, We have made a
Perth
Some years ago I took a friend from Perth up in UPU. He enjoyed it. He now emails from Perth that he would like to take up flying with the eventual aim of
Re: Ken McKechnie Trophy Presentation Dinner
For info, the 2009 Trophy will be presented at the Australian Aerobatic Club - Victorian Chapter's Christmas Party and Presentation Evening on December 9th.
Does anyone know an instructor ....
with spin training approval in a CT-4? Some-one I know wants to get a spin endorsement in one that he operates. (He also wants to do aerobatics however that
Re: Sport Aerobatics Magazine - safety articles
Charles remember in steep turns its the rudder angle that governs the direction of stall spin not the angle of bank i.e. in a left turn dependant on rudder
Re: Sport Aerobatics Magazine - safety articles
A bit of light reading for you all - Noel Kruse's Book #1, Aerodynamics & Other Stuff - free download at http://www.flybetter.com.au/ The Clee effect is on
Re: Sport Aerobatics Magazine - safety articles
All, Yes, of course, it's the wing loading (G's)and the AOA that's the issue. David P might assist in an explanation of the "Clee effect". Sounds like I'm up
Re: Sport Aerobatics Magazine - safety articles
I would like to add a question to these arguments When flying a low powered Pawnee 150HP yep they did make one. During P turns with reduced/no power I noted
Re: Sport Aerobatics Magazine - safety articles
Hi Charles, stall speed does not increase due to bank angle, it increases with load factor. think again and see what you reckon. with the low roll rate of a
Re: Sport Aerobatics Magazine - safety articles
Hi David and all, I received the same advice many years ago while learning to flying gliders. And it holds true no matter what you are flying. As you say, the
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CIVA Judges List for 2010
<p>At the 2009 plenary meeting in Oshkosh, CIVA approved new nominations to the FAI International Judges List for Aerobatics. </p>
<p>FAI Aerobatic Championships scheduled this year include the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships (Power), a combined World Advanced Glider and European Glider Championships, and the European Aerobatic Championships (Unlimited Power). This schedule, along with special and national events, will keep many of these Judges occupied this year and our thanks to the new ones who have volunteered to serve FAI and CIVA.</p>
<p>The new list is attached below.</p>
New FAI Secretary General Appointed
<p><strong>Stéphane Desprez, former Competition Director of the 2008 Rugby World Cup in France, has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the FAI – the World Air Sports Federation. He will formally take up his appointment in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 1st February 2010.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/node/345">read more</a></p>
CIVA Publishes Known Sequences for 2010
<p>The Known/Q compulsory sequences for the 2010 contest season are now available. Pending their publication elsewhere on this website, they are available below as downloads in PDF. </p>
<p>The Glider Advanced, Glider Unlimited, Power Advanced, Power Unlimited, and YAK 52 Known sequences were approved by CIVA at its plenary meeting in Oshkosh, Wisconsin USA on 17-18 October.</p>
<p>The PDF's contain the Form B only with a table of Catalogue numbers and K-factors for the sequence. VSD files and PDF's with all the contest forms will be published later. </p>
CIVA Publishes New List of Judges
<p><span class="inline inline-right"><img src="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/system/files/img/Judges_Line_3_0.img_assist_custom.jpg" alt="Judges at work." title="Judges at work." class="image image-img_assist_custom" width="200" height="133" /><span class="caption" style="width: 198px;">Judges at work.</span></span>At the 2009 plenary meeting of CIVA, new Judges for the FAI International List of Judges for Aerobatics were approved and inactive Judges were deleted. During this past contest season, more time was demanded of our contest officials than any time in CIVA's history. The 2010 season will not be quite as intense, however, the World Advanced and European Glider Aerobatic Championships (Finland), the European Aerobatic Championships (Czech Republic), and the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships (Poland) are all scheduled to take place in 2010. Panels of 10 Judges each will needed in addition to the Chief Judges, Assistants, and other personnel on the judging line. </p>
<p>The new 2009-2010 list of Judges is available below as a download in PDF. </p>
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CIVA Meets in Oshkosh
<p>The FAI Aerobatics Commission (CIVA) met in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA on 16-18 October 2009 and discussed a broad range of issues, considered proposals for 2010, and accepted bids from contest organizers for next year.</p>
<p>CIVA President Mike Heuer will be writing about the meeting shortly on his blog and the Minutes of the meeting will be published here as soon as possible. </p>
<p>The CIVA meeting started with rides in the EAA's Ford Trimotor on Friday, 16 October, informal discussions, and then the Sport Aviation Hall of Fame ceremonies in the Eagle Hangar of the Museum. Famed test pilot and airshow performer Bob Hoover was inducted into the Aerobatics Hall of Fame and had the opportunity to meet many of the CIVA Delegates. </p>
<p>Details on the decisions taken at the CIVA meeting will be coming shortly. </p>
<p><span class="inline inline-center"><img src="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/system/files/img/CIVA_group_shot.preview.jpg" alt="Attendees at the CIVA 2009 plenary meeting in Oshkosh." title="Attendees at the CIVA 2009 plenary meeting in Oshkosh." class="image image-preview" width="550" height="440" /><span class="caption">Attendees at the CIVA 2009 plenary meeting in Oshkosh.</span></span></p>
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Known Proposals for 2010 Up for Comments
<p>The package of Known sequence proposals for the 2010 FAI Aerobatic Championships season is now available. The Knowns (also called "Programme Q" in Power) will be flown at the Power and Glider competitions that are scheduled next year. On the calendar are the European Aerobatic Championships (Unlimited Power), the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships (Power), the very first World Advanced Glider Aerobatic Championships, and the European Glider Aerobatic Championships. No YAK 52 Championships is scheduled for 2010 though a sequence proposal does appear in the package.</p>
<p>The package can be downloaded by clicking on the attachment tab below. Comments regarding these proposals should be made directly to your national CIVA Delegate. The list of Delegates can be found on this website by clicking on "Delegates" above. </p>
Ecalle, Klimovich, and the French Team Win at WAC
<p>Renaud Ecalle swept to victory at WAC in Silverstone and is the new 2009 World Aerobatic Champion. The classical competition was declared complete tonight with no time left to fly remaining programmes. Elena Klimovich won the Women's World Champion title. Team winner is France. Full details can be found on the President's Page. </p>
WAC Updates
<p><span class="inline inline-right"><img src="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/system/files/img/WAC_2009_Logo_8.thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image image-thumbnail" width="150" height="88" /></span>To read the daily updates and news from the 25th FAI World Aerobatic Championships in Silverstone, United Kingdom, see the "The President's Page". These news items will be kept active for several months for those who wish to read about the WAC and the events that took place at Silverstone. </p>
<p>Final results are available at <a href="http://www.civa-results.com" title="www.civa-results.com">www.civa-results.com</a>. </p>
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EAAC Finishes and Daniel Ryfa new Champion
<p><span class="inline inline-right"><img src="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/system/files/img/Daniel_Ryfa_5.img_assist_custom.jpg" alt="Daniel Ryfa - 2009 European Advanced Champion" title="Daniel Ryfa - 2009 European Advanced Champion" class="image image-img_assist_custom" width="150" height="198" /><span class="caption" style="width: 148px;"><strong>Daniel Ryfa - 2009 European Advanced Champion</strong></span></span>The 6th European Advanced Aerobatic Championships finished today in Radom, Poland and the new European Advanced Champion is Daniel Ryfa of Sweden. Daniel flew a YAK-55M to final victory in the competition. In second place was Anton Berkutov of Russia (SP-55) and third place winner was Simon Fick of France.</p>
<p>17 countries participated in the event including Sweden, Russia, France, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Hungary, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Finland, Belarus, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Romania, and Slovakia - some of these for the first time. </p>
<p><span class="inline inline-left"><img src="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/system/files/img/Daniel_Ryfa_3.img_assist_custom.jpg" alt="Daniel Ryfa in his YAK 55M" title="Daniel Ryfa in his YAK 55M" class="image image-img_assist_custom" width="199" height="156" /><span class="caption" style="width: 197px;"><strong>Daniel Ryfa in his YAK 55M</strong></span></span>Team Champions were (1) France, (2) Russia, and (3) Czech Republic. 46 pilots and 1 independent flew in the event which started on August 6th. </p>
<p>Congratulations to the winners! Results are attached here in PDF. Full results can be viewed at <a href="http://www.civa-results.com" title="www.civa-results.com">www.civa-results.com</a></p>
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EAAC Free Unknowns Published
<p>The Contest Director of the European Advanced Aerobatic Championships, Stano Bajzik, in cooperation with Jury President Jiri Kobrle have announced that four "Free Unknown" sequences have been published for pilots to fly beginning tomorrow, 12 August, in Radom, Poland. The "Free Unknown" concept is new to Power aerobatics this year. Figures are selected by Teams, as in the past, but then sequences can then be submitted to the Jury, checked and published. Pilots can then choose from the available Free Unknowns. The four EAAC Free Unknowns are available below as attachments for download in PDF. EAAC pilots and officials have the day off today due to weather conditions in Poland. </p>
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Insults fly as tanker contract hopes die
EADS adopts diplomatic stance as accusations of protectionism follow the collapse of the competitive $50bn tender to provide refuelling tankers to the US Air Force
EADS suspends dividend
The Franco-German group will for the first time cancel its pay-out to investors after being pushed into the red by heavy charges on troublesome aircraft programmes and punishing exchange rates
Europe cries foul over US defence tender
European countries have accused Washington of foul play after the continent's largest aerospace and defence company pulled out of a multibillion-dollar race to supply the US military, alleging unfair competition
Northrop's 'no' highlights a step change
The group's decision to withdraw from the US Air Force tender could be the first in a series of changes that will reshape the defence contractor's culture and business
Britain leads charge into US defence market
With a total defence budget of more than $660bn for 2010, the US is an attractive hunting ground for Europe's companies
EADS' bumpy ride
The aerospace group is hobbled by its core industrial shareholders. The underlying answer must be to change the shareholder base
EADS: commencing a long descent
Three developments in three working days involving the aerospace group have been, respectively: positive – but less so than it might seem; expectedly bad; and unexpectedly bad
Northrop pulls out of US air tankers race
The defence contractor withdraws from a multibillion-dollar contest to replace the US Air Force's fleet of ageing refuelling tankers, dealing a blow to the Pentagon's efforts to make it a model of competitive defence procurement
US grounds BAE export applications
The US State Department puts a hold on requests from the group as it tries to establish the impact of the agreement reached last month over bribery allegations
EADS warns of losses for 2009
The Franco-German aerospace and defence group says its operating profit and net profit would both be wiped out due to its troubled A400M project, after confirming a €3.5bn rescue package
BAE sells half of remaining stake in Saab
British defence group sells half of 20.5% stake to Swedish investment vehicle and signals intentions to eventually dispose of its remaining interests
Acquisitions give Cobham a lift
Acquisitions and currency effects helped Cobham's underlying profits rise more than 20 per cent as it promises further growth in 2010
VT Group in U-turn on Babcock talks
Shipbuilder-turned-outsourcer bows to shareholder pressure and agrees to discuss a potential £1.25bn deal to create a support services company with interests in defence, nuclear and rail
VT walks away from Mouchel bid
The shipbuilder-turned-outsourcer is believed to want to concentrate its efforts on fending off an unsolicited £1.25bn approach from Babcock International
MoD wastes millions, say MPs
Hundreds of millions of pounds are wasted on military equipment, with decisions to delay projects taken without understanding their full implications, says a parliamentary report
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Re: [Acro] S-2A Canopy installation.
Hello Manriqu I am out of town right now but when I get home I have a set of S2A plans that have the info you can need to install the canopy. It won't
[Acro] Zlin 242
Hi to all and hope you are enjoying the warm weather for those flying in the NE. I just picked up a student who just bought a Zlin 242. He has no ACRO time
[Acro] Gap Seal for Pitts/Eagle aircraft
just wanted everyone to know that Aircraft Spruce now sells my Gap Seals they have plenty in stock in Corona, CA Thank you, Dan Rihn Rihn Aircraft Corp.
[Acro] Pitts S1 R/C
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Re: [Acro] Declaring emergency
Hi all: I bought ,for my S-2A( all style canopy) ,and AVIAT says they can not help me with instructions,because I am in Costa Rica and is not another Pitts
[Acro] FW: Performanc Aero Propeller
I did not purchase this prop. When I purchased the airplane, the prop was already installed and had been setup as Ken's message had stated. A friend of mine
Re: [Acro] Performanc Aero Propeller
I have the same set up as Aaron and agree with this. Very happy with my Performance 3-blade. When you buy this prop you test fly it, send it back with the
Re: [Acro] Louisiana contest - update
Stephanie, I'm going to hold you guys to bringing some of that La. flavor!! Jeff Reed From: acro-bounces@...
Re: [Acro] Which Harness?
Ron, I strongly urge using Hookers. Wait, that didn't sound right. Jack Hooker makes a great product, at a fair price. He can make them in a lot of different
[Acro] Louisiana contest - update
This year, IAC Chapter 72 will not host its annual contest. Instead, we have decided to support IAC Chapter 27 and lend them a hand wherever they need with
Re: [Acro] Declaring an emergency
While I cannot speak to the legal ramifications of declaring an emergency, I can speak from the experience of four emergencies over the course of 32 years of
Re: [Acro] Performanc Aero Propeller
Hello, Jack I just sold my S-1S with a Performance 3-blade prop. It really performed. Mine was a 66x58 that had some (undocumented) pitch additions done
Re: [Acro] Which Harness?
Hooker harness is the way to go. Great product, great support and service. The double ratchet is great to keep the buckels even and centered if the second one
Re: [Acro] Declaring an emergency
Todd, Next Monday, March 8th, the Speakers at the Chicagoland Flight Instructors Association meeting will be two Controllers from Aurora Tower. Their topic
Re: [Acro] Declaring an emergency
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Rob Holland Wins Four Minute Free, September 26
Rob Holland won the Unlimited Four Minute Freestyle program this morning
followed by Robert Armstrong.
Debby Rihn-Harvey National Champion, September 25
Debby Rihn-Harvey is the 2008 United States National Aerobatic Champion.
Debby retrieved her first place standing in the Known to win overall.
Hector Ramirez National Advanced Champion, September 24
Hector Ramirez continued to dominate Advanced with
a third straight first place performance. His first on the Unknown kept him first overall
and, short protests, Advanced National Champion.
Tuesday, September 23
Nationals has now flown three flights of Unlimited with Debby Rihn-Harvey
leading, David Martin second, and Hubie Tolson third. Advanced has flown
two flights with Hector Ramirez, Patrick Clark, and Alex Land leading.
Intermediate, Sportsman, and Primary have flown one flight.
Unlimited Known and Free results posted
Find final results posted for Power Unlimited and Advanced Knowns.
Provisional scores are posted for the Power Unlimited Free and the
Intermediate Known. Congratulate Debby Rihn-Harvey, David Martin,
and Zach Heffley for their placement at the top of the Unlimited Known.
Vicki Cruse provisionally won the Unlimited Free with enough points
to bring her from position 12 on the Known to second overall. Robert
Armstrong and Hubie Tolson provisionally follow Vicki on the Free.
Scores are provisional until the protest period has passed and scores
certified by Contest Director, Doug Bartlett.
Monday flew three categories, September 22
Advanced pilots flew their Known in the morning as early morning fog burned off,
following yesterday's pattern, by 9:30am. Intermediate flew their Known after lunch
with the strongest winds and scattered fair weather clouds at about 4700 AGL.
The Unlimited pilots started their Free flights at 3:30pm and finished at 7pm.
Sunday Unlimited Known, September 21
Twenty three Unlimited power and two glider pilots completed the Known flight
today. Wind was from the southeast at about ten knots. Scattered cumulus at
4700 AGL gave way to clear skies.
Saturday Practice, September 20
Practice and registration today, Saturday, has about sixty competitors
present. More expected tomorrow.
Winds were calm. Sky clear. Temparatures moderate, below 80F.
Eat and Greet
Breakfast this year at the airport with Air-1 Flight
Support, who will host a buffet at subsidized cost from
seven to ten in the morning. The Denison Chamber will
host a BBQ on Sunday evening. Gather at the Library on
Tuesday evening for dinner hosted by the Sherman
Department of Tourism. See the schedule
http://www.usnationaerobatics.org/USN2008/schedule.html
Hangar Space at Air-1
Air-1 Flight Support offers hangar space and a $.10 per
gallon discount on fuel. Call Victor Miller at
(903)786-6001 or email
mailto:jettoys@aol.com?subject=Nationals Fuel Discount
Nationals Prizes
MT Propeller will award $500 to the Intermediate
National Champion. American Champion Aircraft will award
a plaque to the highest scoring American Champion.
Trophy sponsors for this year's Nationals are American
Champion Aircraft for Sportsman, Aviat Aircraft for
Intermediate, Extra Aircraft/Southeast Aero for
Advanced, and Berkley Aviation/Northwest Insurance Group
for Unlimited.
Sponsoring Hotels
This year the U.S. Nationals is enjoying three
sponsoring hotels. Returning are the Comfort Suites and
the Hampton Inn of Sherman. New this year is the Holiday
Inn Express in Sherman. To ensure your rate, please book
your reservation by Sunday, September 7th, 2008 (two
weeks prior to event start) and ask for the IAC or U.S.
Nationals preferred rate.
Texoma Jet Center Gimme Shelter
Texoma Jet Center will open hanger space at their
facility for thirteen to fifteen planes at $10 per night
on a first call first reserve basis. They will also
provide a $.20 per gallon discount on fuel for those who
register with them prior to August 31st. Phone Texoma at
(800) 844-2378 or (903) 786-2566. Ask for Steve Wayne.
Free Programs Require Super Families
Free programs sumbitted to the registrar at Nationals
this year must have "Super Family" designations required
by the CIVA "Fair Play" scoring algorithm.
KGYI Gets a new Name
The location of the U.S. Nationals is not new, but it
sports a new name. Grayson County Airport is now called
"North Texas Regional Airport." The airport sports a
control tower now as well. Maybe a good idea to replace
last year's sectional in your cockpit.
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Deal for Ansett children ends acrimony
THE revolt of the Ansett children against the last wishes of their father, Reginald Ansett, has succeeded with three winning more than $1 million each.
New Virgin Blue chief spreads his wings
BEING overlooked at Qantas may have been a blessing in disguise for new Virgin Blue chief John Borghetti.
Airport security slammed
The peak body representing Australia's airports has lashed the failure of successive governments to fix the troubled aviation security identification card system.
Pilot and Jetstar blamed in near-miss
A JETSTAR pilot and the airline have been blamed for a near-miss in which a plane came within 11.5 metres of hitting the ground at Melbourne airport.
ACCC takes Korean Air to court
THE competition watchdog has begun legal action against Korean Air Lines, the 12th carrier it has pursued for alleged cartel behaviour.
Boeing to close Sydney factory
SEVEN decades of NSW aerospace manufacturing history will end in 2012 when Boeing shuts its Bankstown factory.
Short haul
lINTERNATIONAL passenger demand on Asia-Pacific carriers in January grew by 6.5 per cent over the previous year.
Boeing move a blow to aviation
UNIONS have warned that the future of the aerospace industry in NSW might be in jeopardy after Boeing announced plans to mothball its plant in Sydney.
Jetstar threatens route closures
JETSTAR has axed all services to Rockhampton, and others may follow.
$14m for scramjet rocket research
UNIVERSITY of Queensland researchers are leading a $14 million international program they hope will lead to hybrid scramjet launch vehicles.
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