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Re: Low Level Aerobatic Peer Reviews
Thanks for all of those comments. There are two subjects that I personally will not be discussing in this thread: - regulations - perhaps when the NPRMs are
Re: Low Level Aerobatic Peer Reviews
Well, this will be my first post here. This subject is of interest to me as I'm technically due for a "peer review". The aerobatics scene where I'm based (WA)
Re: Low Level Aerobatic Peer Reviews
I've been reading this thread with some interest and it makes me realise how lucky we are here in NZ. Our rules require that anyone must hold an aerobatic
Re: Low Level Aerobatic Peer Reviews
Hello all, I don't normally weigh into these debates but I agree with Grant on a few points. As a "weekend acro god" with videos on youtube I can see some
Re: Low Level Aerobatic Peer Reviews
David, Greg, Charles, et al To save time dancing around. I'll state from the outset my belief that formal (vountary non-endorsement ?) peer reviews are not
Re: Low Level Aerobatic Peer Reviews
Hi David, I agree with Greg and would go a bit further by observing that my understanding of the history of pilot licensing and thus attitudes towards
Re: Low Level Aerobatic Peer Reviews
Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to investigate these issues, I remember attending an AGM of AAC a few years back and when a member asked about an item,
Low Level Aerobatic Peer Reviews
Just been reading some articles at Avweb. The first, "Lucky or Good" http://www.avweb.com/news/probablecause/probable_cause_62_lucky_or_good_198053-1.html
Commemorative F-111 models available
Rosebank Engineering is producing a limited edition series of commemorative F-111 models to mark the retirement of the F-111 in 2010. The models will be
In the Loop
The International Aerobatic Club's new email newsletter is also available to non-members - sign up for free online at http://www.eaa.org/intheloop/
Re: Judging Again
I was at an aerobatic club meeting recently and observed some of the discussion about judging. There was criticism of the standard of judging and it seemed to
New file uploaded to ozaeros
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the ozaeros group. File : /History/london
Life Membership
I thought that you may be interested in this. Please read the email correspondence below before reading my comments. We're not talking about Honorary Life
AAC Election 2010
I have not received my ballot papers yet, so are there any other positions being voted on? I ask as I have been told, and would like confirmation, that Tracy
AAC Election 2010
The last election for Club Captain of the AAC that I recall was between Mal Beard and Phil Unicombe back in 2004. I remember Mal telling me his intentions if
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Re: [Acro] F-18 airshow Lethbridge Alberta July 2010
I believe the "Cat In The Hat" has 9 lives !!! ... From: Michael Skaggs To: wolff Cc: acro@... Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 9:13 PM Subject:
[Acro] Kathy Jaffe Challenge
Kathy Jaffe Challenge 1 - 7 - 168 The number of weeks, days and hours remaining until the first practice for The Kathy Jaffe Challenge at one of the North
Re: [Acro] F-18 airshow Lethbridge Alberta July 2010
http://photos.tmz.com/galleries/ jack_roushs_plane_crashed_pictures#tab=most_recent ... _______________________________________________ Acro mailing list
Re: [Acro] F-18 airshow Lethbridge Alberta July 2010
Hi Frank, Actually we had about 5 different planes either going together or built at that time. The pilot that crashed, is building his 4th Velox at this
Re: [Acro] F-18 airshow Lethbridge Alberta July 2010
Charlie, As I recall there was another Velox in the hangar which was also destroyed in the crash. The only two in existence at the time? Cheers, Frank _____
[Acro] Practice / critique days
2 or 3 slots open for practice / critique this Saturday and/or Sunday 7/31, 8/1 at Johnstown, NY (NY0). Waivered box (1500' floor). 3 flights/day/pilot. Call
Re: [Acro] Light Weight Alternators
I agree, I put one on my Eagle, it works great and is very compact, appears to be very high quality. Bruce Green Eagle N110GM ... From: "Andrew Boyd"
Re: [Acro] Jet Impacts Runway at Oshkosh - Video
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/07/28/wisconsin.roush.crash/index.html?hpt=T2 ... _______________________________________________ Acro mailing list
[Acro] Light Weight Alternators
Anyone have suggestions for a good, certified light weight alternator for use on an S-2B? Thanks! Jim _______________________________________________ Acro
Re: [Acro] F-18 airshow Lethbridge Alberta July 2010
Per the Oshkosh news, Jack was the pilot. The Beech Jet he was flying is one of only a few that can be flown "single pilot" Some of the others are Citation
Re: [Acro] F-18 airshow Lethbridge Alberta July 2010
... survived?" You are probably referring to VELOX that was "spun in" about 6 years ago. The pilot did a 15 turn flat spin. He started out over a lake and
Re: [Acro] F-18 airshow Lethbridge Alberta July 2010
It will be interesting to see if Jack was PIC. If so, thats crash #2. I think the premier is a composite fuselage. It will be Interesting to see the effects
Re: [Acro] F-18 airshow Lethbridge Alberta July 2010
http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20100727/OSH0107/100727152/Jet-registered-to-NASCAR-owner-Jack-Rousch-makes-hard-landing I also just talked to a
Re: [Acro] Jet Impacts Runway at Oshkosh
http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news?slug=ap-nascar-roush-planecrash ... _______________________________________________ Acro mailing list
[Acro] Jet Impacts Runway at Oshkosh
it's on AVweb:Â http://www.avweb.com/news/airventure/EAAAirVenture2010_JetImpactsRunwayAtOshkosh_202972-1.html Lorrie Penner IAC34 Newsletter/Web AdminÂ
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Matti Peura
<p><span class="inline inline-left"><img src="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/system/files/img/mestari2005.img_assist_custom.jpg" alt="Matti Peura - Finnish Glider Aerobatic Champion in 2005" title="Matti Peura - Finnish Glider Aerobatic Champion in 2005" class="image image-img_assist_custom" width="199" height="133" /><span class="caption" style="width: 197px;"><strong>Matti Peura - Finnish Glider Aerobatic Champion in 2005</strong></span></span>We are sad to report the passing of Matti Peura of Finland last night, on the 26th of July, 2010.</p>
<p>Matti was a member of the CIVA Glider Aerobatics Sub-Committee and an enthusiastic supporter and advocate for glider aerobatics for many years. He was particularly involved in initiative to bring the World Advanced Glider Aerobatic Championships to Finland - the first one just having been completed last Saturday, 24 July, in Jämi. </p>
<p>Only 48 years old, Matti died of prions disease, a very rare ailment. A glider aerobatic pilot himself, he was several times the Finnish Glider Aerobatic Champion, the first Nordic Glider Aerobatic Champion, and was preparing for the FAI Championships in Jämi when he became ill in May. </p>
<p>On the evening of 24 July, at the closing ceremonies for the <span class="inline inline-right"><img src="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/system/files/img/Matti_Peura_2.img_assist_custom.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image image-img_assist_custom" width="200" height="279" /></span>WAGAC and EGAC in Finland, CIVA President Mike Heuer dedicated the Championships to Matti Peura on behalf of FAI and in tribute to his contributions to glider aerobatics and his role in making that Championships become a reality.</p>
<p>The Championships were a success attracting nearly 60 pilots in Advanced and Unlimited categories and particularly noteworthy was the involvement of many new, young pilots in FAI Aerobatic Championship competition. This makes this event an even more fitting tribute to Matti's memory.</p>
<p>His last appearance at CIVA was in 2007 in Vilnius when he reported on the European Advanced Aerobatic Championships held in Joensuu, Finland. He was very well regarded by his colleagues at the Commission. </p>
<p>Our condolences to his many friends and family. </p>
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EGAC Finishes and Piriou Becomes Champion of Europe
<p><span class="inline inline-left"><img src="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/system/files/img/Erik_Piriou.img_assist_custom.jpg" alt="Erik Piriou" title="Erik Piriou" class="image image-img_assist_custom" width="150" height="212" /><span class="caption" style="width: 148px;"><strong>Erik Piriou</strong></span></span>The 10th European Glider Aerobatic Championships came to a close today in Finland with Erik Piriou capturing the FAI Gold Medal as the Overall Winner. Erik flew a Swift S-1 to victory.</p>
<p>In second was Ferenc Toth of Hungary in a Swift S-1 and in third, Dietmar Poll of Austria, also in a Swift.</p>
<p>Team winners were (1) Hungary, (2) France, and (3) Poland. 27 pilots flew in the EGAC and one independent.</p>
<p>FAI and CIVA Medals and Diplomas will be presented on the evening of the 25th of July in the Jami Areena on the airfield. </p>
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Johan Gustafsson Named World Advanced Glider Champion
<p>Johan Gustafsson of Sweden has captured the title of World Advanced Glider Aerobatic Champion at the 1st WAGAC being held in Finland. Johan flies the Pilatus B4. </p>
<p>Three programmes were flown, despite many delays due to bad weather, and the contest was declared valid. EGAC final results are still being determined and the new Champion will be announced soon. </p>
<p>In second place was Mazen Makari of Great Britain in a MDM-1 Fox and in third Petr Biskup of the Czech Republic in an MDM-1 Fox as well. Team winners were (1) Germany, (2) Sweden, and (3) Czech Republic.</p>
<p>See <a href="http://www.civa-results.com" title="www.civa-results.com">www.civa-results.com</a> for complete information.</p>
EAC Final Plans Underway
<p><span class="inline inline-right"><img src="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/system/files/img/EAC_2010_Logo_1.img_assist_custom.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image image-img_assist_custom" width="250" height="260" /></span>The 17th European Aerobatic Championships, to be held in Touzim, Czech Republic on 2-12 September, is shaping up very well and planning and work is well underway.</p>
<p>Today the organizers released Bulletin #3 which included a list of participants. Officials, competitors, and team members will come from 17 nations, with three sending pilots from outside the European region. These pilots will enter the contest "hors concours". 54 pilots from the following countries are now registered: Brazil, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the USA. In a surprise move, Spain's federation indicated a team from Spain will not be entered.</p>
<p>The event will be directed by Tomas Korinek, Contest Director of the last EAC in 2008. Tomas is ably assisted by the Aero Club of Touzim. Chief Judge is Nick Buckenham of the United Kingdom and President of the International Jury is Mike Heuer from the USA. Heuer is also President of CIVA. </p>
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WAGAC/EGAC in Progress - Results Available
<p><span class="inline inline-left"><img src="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/system/files/img/img_138.img_assist_custom.JPG" alt="The Glider Flight Line" title="The Glider Flight Line" class="image image-img_assist_custom" width="200" height="133" /><span class="caption" style="width: 198px;"><strong>The Glider Flight Line</strong></span></span>The results for the WAGAC/EGAC in progress in Finland can be found at <a href="http://www.civa-results.com" title="www.civa-results.com">www.civa-results.com</a>.</p>
<p>The competition is on hold for weather today but Advanced has completed its Known and 1st Unknown. In the Unlimited category, the 1st Unknown is the next scheduled flight and hopefully will occur today (Tuesday, 20 July). </p>
<p>See the President's page for his blog on the event.</p>
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FAI Flag Flies Over Jämi
<p><span class="inline inline-right"><img src="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/system/files/img/press_5.img_assist_custom.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image image-img_assist_custom" width="217" height="325" /></span>The 1st World Advanced Glider Aerobatic Championships and 10th European Glider Aerobatic Championships in Unlimited category opened today at 10.00 in Jämi, Finland. </p>
<p>Taking advantage of good weather, the Contest Director, Kari Kemppi decided to start flying on Saturday, 17 July, and ahead of schedule. Two flight programmes were completed -- the Known compulsory flights in Advanced and Unlimited. The official opening ceremony was delayed to accommodate the flying, which is everyone's top priority.</p>
<p>Tapio Pitkänen, President of the Finnish Aeronautical Association, welcomed everyone to Jämi and Finland and spoke of the 75 year anniversary of this airfield which was observed this year. Jämi is the capitol of Finnish glider flying. Mike Heuer, President of CIVA and the International Jury at this Championships made the official opening on behalf of FAI. </p>
<p>Weather permitting, Advanced category will continue today with the 1st Unknown. </p>
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WAGAC/EGAC News
<p><span class="inline inline-left"><img src="http://www.fai.org/aerobatics/system/files/img/press_10.img_assist_custom.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image image-img_assist_custom" width="200" height="299" /></span>The organizers of the World Advanced Glider Aerobatic Championships and European Glider Aerobatic Championships report that 66 pilots are expected to participate in the event. The two events, being held in conjunction with each other in Jami, Finland, opens on Saturday, the 17th of July. </p>
<p>This will be the first FAI Glider Aerobatic Championships ever held in the Advanced category -- a new competition recently added to CIVA's calendar of events. The European Championships will feature glider pilots in the Unlimited category. Both are being held together to save cost. Jami is the home of Finnish glider flying. </p>
<p>The Championships will be headed by Contest Director Kari Kemppi. Chief Judge is Philippe Kuechler of Switzerland. President of the International Jury is Mike Heuer of the USA. </p>
<p>President Heuer will be blogging from the event. These blogs will appear on his "President's Page" on this website. </p>
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CIVA Rules Proposals for 2011
<p>The deadline for the submission of rules change proposals to CIVA has now passed. The deadline was 23.59 Central European Time on July 1st. </p>
<p>Ten countries submitted proposals including the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the USA. Proposals were for both Power and Glider Aerobatics.</p>
<p>The CIVA Rules and Judging Sub-Committees will meet in Jami, Finland on July 16th, just prior to the World Advanced Glider Aerobatic Championships which begin the next day. The Sub-Committees will consider all of the proposals and then issue their recommendations to CIVA. CIVA will meet in plenary session in Oberhausen, Germany on 6-7th November. Proposals which do not survive Sub-Committee scrutiny will not be considered at the plenary. </p>
<p>The CIVA Glider Aerobatics Sub-Committee (GASC) will also meet during the course of the World Advanced Glider Aerobatic Championships, marking the first time these Sub-Committees have formally met at the same location. </p>
<p>Power proposals did not include Known/Q sequences as the deadline for these will come later in the year. Glider Knowns, however, will be considered at the GASC meeting in Finland.</p>
<p>The proposal packages for Power and Glider are attached here as PDFs and available for download. </p>
Rules Proposals Due 1 July 2010
<p>The CIVA Rules, Judging, and Glider Aerobatics Sub-Committees will be meeting prior to or during the World Advanced Glider Aerobatic Championships in Jami, Finland in July to consider the various rules proposals submitted by Delegates for the 2011 contest season and beyond.</p>
<p>The deadline for the submission of rules proposals, which must come from Delegates, is 1 July 2010. Rules proposals are to be submitted directly to the President of CIVA, Mike Heuer, by email (<a href="mailto:mike@mheuer.com">mike@mheuer.com</a>).</p>
<p>Once these rules proposals are reviewed by Sub-Committees, their recommendations will be forwarded to CIVA for consideration at its plenary meeting in early November in Germany.</p>
<p>Proposals for the 2011 Glider Advanced and Glider Unlimited Known sequences must also be submitted by 1 July. Deadline for Power sequences will be announced at a later date. </p>
Advanced Category Aircraft Restrictions end in 2011
<p>Since the first World Advanced Aerobatic Championships was held in Cape Town, South Africa in 1995, CIVA has kept in place restrictions on the aircraft that can be used in these Championships. Through the years, there have been various modifications to these rules to keep them up-to-date and in touch with the changing situation in competition.</p>
<p>At its plenary meeting in Oshkosh in October 2009, CIVA voted to end these restrictions effective January 1st, 2011. Any aircraft will be eligible to fly in future European and World Advanced Aerobatic Championships starting next year. </p>
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Cabinet clash on Trident
Chancellor publicly confirms that the Ministry of Defence would carry the full £20bn costs of renewing the Trident nuclear deterrent
Rolls-Royce lifts guidance as order book expands
Order activity in many markets remained subdued but Rolls-Royce still secured orders worth £5.9bn in the first half, increasing its total order book to £58.4bn. About £17.9bn of the order book related to service contracts
BAE bullish on UK defence market
The country's biggest manufacturer swings back into profit, helped by its strong support and services operations, and still sees 'a lot to play for' in the sector despite looming cutbacks
Boeing could be held back by supply chain
World's second-biggest aircraft maker says 'bottlenecks' might prevent output increases from matching expected rise in demand
EasyJet faces 'crewing issues'
Chief executive pledges to address staffing problems, with a focus on flight delays at London's Gatwick airport
Lockheed reports rise in profits
Lockheed Martin, the world's largest defence contractor by revenues, reports second-quarter results that beat analysts' earnings estimates but fall slightly short of forecasts for revenues
Japanese groups home in on Vietnam
More companies are eyeing Vietnam as their destination of choice for investments due to easy access to the west and relative political stability
Cameron seeks Indian military contracts
Hawk jets and design plans for aircraft carriers will be among the wares as Mr Cameron and cabinet ministers embark on a trade mission
Aircraft sales
Deals for passenger aircraft landed thick and fast, over 650 orders and commitments, at Farnborough Air Show
May sacks Raytheon from e-borders contract
Raytheon has been removed from its lead role overseeing a £750m project to provide a secure border control system for the UK after the British government said it had 'no confidence' in the US defence and security company
UK defence exports top £7bn
Britain's defence exports surpassed £7bn in 2009, taking nearly 20 per cent share of the global market, and providing ammunition for the industry at a time of government cutbacks
Narrow-body sales dominate aircraft orders
Companies signing the biggest cheques at the Farnborough air show were leasing companies ordering the smaller single-aisle jets favoured by budget airlines
Predator boss bets on unmanned systems
Tighter budgets would only increase the focus on technologies to permit governments to 'more for less' says maker of the Predator drone
Willetts unveils plan for Earth observation hub
Britain is to build a £5m Earth Observation Hub in Oxfordshire, to collect and analyse data from environmental satellites, David Willetts, science minister, has announced
EU contests WTO Airbus ruling
The European Union lodged an appeal against the World Trade Organisation's ruling that member states had illegally subsidised Airbus, the aerospace manufacturer
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