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The first newsletter on this page 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 second newsletter 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/ News to the left is from The Australian newspaper. |
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School's near miss in fatal aircrash
POLICE say only luck prevented people being killed and injured on the ground after two light aircraft collided in mid-air shortly after take-off, sending one of them plunging into a suburban backyard across the road from a Melbourne primary school.
Rex holds steady in spite woes
REGIONAL Express expects to hold the line this financial year after overcoming what executives described as an "annus horribilis".
Mystery IT glitch hits Qantas
QANTAS is trying to trace the cause of glitches with its new passenger control system that delayed flights late last night and early today.
Air New Zealand nosedives
AIR New Zealand believes at least one of its Australian competitors will have to pull out of the New Zealand domestic market in the face of high fuel prices.
Airline to serve Pilbara miners
VIRGIN Blue is moving into the West Australian resources market with new double daily flights to the resources towns of Karratha and Newman as well as a doubling of its Broome services.
Flight Centre misses forecast
TRAVEL group Flight Centre lifted annual profit by 18 per cent, but the result fell short of analyst forecasts.
Air New Zealand warns on fuel costs
New Zealand's flagship carrier predicts that the aviation industry will be buffeted by strong winds of change in fiscal 2009.
Virgin's shares in a tailspin
VIRGIN Blue's new shareholders will be watching closely today to see if last week's steep slide in the value of their recent acquisition bottoms out.
Overheating found in jet before crash
PILOTS of the crashed Spanair jetliner abandon an earlier take-off due to gauge indicating overheating.
Virgin sees red over ban on VAustralia
VIRGIN Blue is at loggerheads with the International Air Transport Association over a decision by the airline umbrella group not to let the Australian carrier sell tickets for VAustralia through its international Billing and Settlement Plan.
Qantas gets greener engine for A380s
IT generates significantly less carbon dioxide per passenger kilometre than an average family car, and is so big you could park a small car in it.
Perth to host Red Bull for three years
PERTH appears to have retained the Red Bull Air Race for another three years after NSW pulled out of the bidding battle.
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Pilot Selection for World Air Games Begins ...
<p>Today, the pilot selection for the World Air Games in Turin, Italy begins.</p>
<p>I have sent messages to the Delegates of those countries eligible to participate in the Games asking for their selections. CIVA will not select pilots -- as some other FAI Air Sports Commissions do -- but will leave it to our NACs to do so. </p>
<p>Countries eligible to select pilots for the Power Aerobatics division of the Games include France, Spain, Russia, USA, Great Britain, Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Italy. Russia and the USA are eligible to send two pilots each -- one male and one female.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/node/224">read more</a></p>
First World YAK 52 Aerobatic Championships held in Russia
<p>The 1st World YAK 52 Aerobatic Championships was concluded in Novosibirsk, Russia. The event was held on 17-24 August and 23 pilots from 7 countries participated in the Championships.</p>
<p>The YAK 52 event was conceived in recent years in order to bring the possibility of participation in FAI Aerobatic Championships to more pilots. The next event of this kind will be held in Lithuania in 2009. After that, it is expected to be held every two years. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/node/222">read more</a></p>
Ferenc Toth of Hungary is World Glider Aerobatic Champion
<p>Ferenc Toth of Hungary flew to victory in the 9th European Glider Aerobatic Championships in Radom, Poland. The EGAC concluded on 17 August. Toth flew the Swift S-1 aerobatic glider.</p>
<p>In second place was Erik Piriou of France and in third, Markus Feyerabend of Germany. </p>
<p>The Team of the Czech Republic took first place in the Team Championships with Russia in second and Germany in third. </p>
<p>Detailed results can be found at the following website:</p>
<p><a href="http://aerobatics.mwebservices.net/" title="http://aerobatics.mwebservices.net/">http://aerobatics.mwebservices.net/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/node/220">read more</a></p>
Rob Holland is 2008 World Advanced Aerobatic Champion
<p>Rob Holland was named the 2008 World Advanced Aerobatic Champion today at the completion of the AWAC in Pendleton, Oregon, USA. The protest period expired at 16.34 (Pacific Daylight Time) and the results and final standings became official.</p>
<p>Team USA captured the Team Championship followed by South Africa and Great Britain.</p>
<p>Congratulations to all the winners!</p>
AWAC Resumes after Weather Delay
<p>Flying resumed at the Advanced World Aerobatic Championships in Pendleton this morning. Weather had interrupted flying yesterday and the competition was called off early in the evening.</p>
<p>The organizers called an 06.00 briefing this morning - two hours earlier than normal - to take advantage of good flying weather that is predicted to last throughout the morning. Roughly two-thirds of the pilots remain to be flown.</p>
AWAC Second Unknown Sequence Published
<p>The 2nd Unknown compulsory sequence is now available for download below. Flying of this programme will begin this morning at 11.30 local time in Pendleton, Oregon, USA.</p>
First Unknown Completed at AWAC -- Holland Wins
<p>The First Unknown programme completed last night and once again, Rob Holland of the USA took first place in his MX2. He was followed by Alex Land (USA) in second and Craig Dobesh (USA) in third. Land was flying a Sukhoi SU-29 and Dobesh a Pitts S-1XTC.</p>
<p>Full results can be found at <a href="http://www.civa-results.com/2008/AWAC08/indexpage.htm" title="www.civa-results.com/2008/AWAC08/indexpage.htm">www.civa-results.com/2008/AWAC08/indexpage.htm</a></p>
Rob Holland of USA Team wins Free Programme at Advanced Championships
<p>Rob Holland of the United States Team flew to victory in the Free Programme at the 8th World Advanced Aerobatic Championships currently underway in Pendleton, Oregon, USA. The flight programme was completed last night and results became official this morning after the resolution of two protests.</p>
<p>In second and third place were Hector Ramirez and Norm DeWitt, also of the USA.</p>
<p>The 1st Unknown Programme began this morning and will continue throughout the day.<br />
<span class="inline inline-left"><img src="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/system/files/img/Rob+Holland.img_assist_custom.jpg" alt="Rob Holland" title="Rob Holland" class="image image-img_assist_custom" width="550" height="390" /><span class="caption" style="width: 548px;"><strong>Rob Holland</strong></span></span></p>
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AWAC 1st Unknown Published
<p>The 1st Unknown for the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships in Pendleton, USA, is official and is available here as a download below.</p>
<p>Flying of Programme 1 continues this morning with the second group of pilots. This programme should finish today and results available.</p>
8th Advanced World Aerobatic Championships Opens in USA
<p>The 8th World Aerobatic Championships opened in Pendleton, Oregon, USA on the 2nd of August. Flying began with Programme Q on the 3rd and was completed in the morning today.</p>
<p>Winner of the Q -- which is a Known compulsory flight -- was Todd Whitmer of the USA flying an Edge 540T. Second was Rob Holland fof the USA flying an MX2 and in third, Patrick Davidson of South Africa in an Extra 300L. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/node/210">read more</a></p>
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Re: What to expect on first Aerobatics Lesson?
Well I done it!!. As one of you said the day was a source of fear, excitement, embarrasment, humour and knowledge. I struggled a bit as I hadn't flown since
Re: Ken McKechnie Trophy Presentation Dinner
We will be there David just let us know the time and venue _____ From: ozaeros@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ozaeros@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Pilkington
Re: Ken McKechnie Trophy Presentation Dinner
Interested. Regards .. Charles ... Charles Greatrex Phone: +61 3 9629 3800 Mobile: +61 419 313 161 _____ From: David Pilkington (Ozaeros)
Ken McKechnie Trophy Presentation Dinner
The trustees of the K.McK Trophy invite you to the presentation dinner to be held on the evening of Saturday 20th September in the Port Melbourne area - venue
Re: new member
Welcome to Ozaeros, Duncan. I often visit Redcliffe so hope to see you later in the year. I'll chase up a few other Redcliffe aerobats to join this group!
Re: Just landed...
Thanks for those kind words, Charles. Matt, the Australian Aerobatic Club Victorian Chapter has a website with information on local events which you're welcome
Re: david pilkington seen at OSH
I was Chief Aerodynamicist for Wamira. My original concept for what was to become Wamira looked about the same size as a CT-4 with the Allison engine - that
Re: Just landed...
Matt, Great. You'll find David a charmer. Well, maybe a little strange, but mostly charming. Come to reflect on it, we are all a little strange. I'll look
new member
Hi Folks, I'm a new member of the group and new to aerobatics. I did my aeros endorsement up here at Redcliffe recently and am planning to head out to the AAC
Re: david pilkington seen at OSH
That'd be a Wamira and a rare model of it at that I'd suspect. It's a shame this aircraft never progressed...or the turbine powered CT4. David - where did you
Re: Just landed...
Thanks for the feedback Charles, I've found the videos to be a great help with "arm chair" instructing following a session to pick up on technique etc. Next
Re: david pilkington seen at OSH
Thanks Pilks, some nice aircrfat there. Which LSA aerobat were you recommending? Is that a Wamira model you are holding? or a CT4? Grant
Re: david pilkington seen at OSH
Here you are, Grant - I've put some of my photos online at http://photobucket.com/ozaeros <http://photobucket.com/ozaeros> - the USA trip including Oshkosh
Re: david pilkington seen at OSH
Great presentation by Diana at her forum - see attached photo. Oshkosh as always was marvellous. For those who missed the photos previously or want more - go
david pilkington seen at OSH
just a report to the ozaeros group who may not be members of the yahoo citabria group Diana; citabria presenter at OSH forum reports...... Well, everyone, it
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IAC Exploder |
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[Acro] Strange behavior from the IAC Comments page
Hi everyone, There has been a support issue that everyone should be made aware of. Some people are having difficulty accessing the links on the Member Comment
Re: [Acro] Aileron Control Surface Travel
Maximum! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ... From: "Jack Stovall" <acroguy@...> Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:35:15 To: <Acro@...>
Re: [Acro] Advanced and Unlimited Known Proposals
Same Aresti catalog numbers, different flying: [picture follows] Hence, using only Aresti catalog numbers is not enough. It is easy to hand-draw one of the
[Acro] Bill Denton contact info request
Bill, please send me your email address or phone number. Thanks, Bob _______________________________________________ Acro mailing list Acro@...
[Acro] Looking for BJ Boyle
BJ, If you are on the Exploder, I'd like to talk to you about your Whirlwind Prop. Thanks Mark Mattioli _______________________________________________ Acro
[Acro] Member Comments for Rule Changes and 2009 Known Sequences
Hi Everyone, The webpage is now in place for IAC members to review the 2009 Rule Change Proposals and Proposed Sportsman, Intermediate and Glider Knowns, and
[Acro] Aileron Control Surface Travel
I have the "Super Stinker" style ailerons on my Pitts S-1S. Does anyone know the proper control surface travel for these ailerons? Right now they're at the
Re: [Acro] Advanced and Unlimited Known Proposals
Yes it does work, if for example you have a hammerhead with a quarter roll down, and note "exit Y axis, Then a humpty with a quarter roll up, exit X axis. The
Re: [Acro] Advanced and Unlimited Known Proposals
... Upcoming Olan version will include a JPG output option, though I wonder what's wrong with GIF unless JPG will be disallowed next. Technically, GIF is far
[Acro] Nationals Hangars
<http://www.usnationalaerobatics.org/USN2008/home.html>Here we go! Less than a *month* until the United States Nationals. Air-1 Flight Support and the Lake
Re: [Acro] Oil pressure question
You do not need that heavy weight ball valve in the slobber tank. There is a simple, and easy to make tank that does the job just fine. We had to make our own
Re: [Acro] Rebel Regional contest
There is also a practice scheduled for this Saturday, Aug. 30. It should be "interesting". Lots of beginners trying to fly in an aerobatic box for the first
[Acro] FW: SU-26M FOR SALE
... From: mikebwa@... To: acro@... Subject: [Acro] SU-26M FOR SALE Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 19:43:27 +0000 For Sale: 1993 Sukhoi SU-26M
Re: [Acro] Oil pressure question
Ed, Vertical down lines are the worst case for the oil pickups in the engine. The oil pickups are around the center if the sump, and on the accessory case at
[Acro] Rebel Regional contest
The first annual chapter Rebel Regional contest will be held on October 10,11,12, 2008 at the Everett-Stewart Region Airport (UCY) in Union City, Tennessee.
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US Nationals |
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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
for details.
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
to get your reservation and register for the 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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