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Official Publication of the Royal Aero Club of Western

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June 2014

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2 June 2014 Tarmac Topics

Cover Photo: A sombre flight, Anzac Day 2014. A Flyover of the State War Memorial at Kings Park paid tribute to all who have fought or fallen to protect peace and democracy. Photo: Martin Graville

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FeaturesPeople and Aviation 6Adventures 7Bits 'n' Pieces 9Remembering 11Flying is Fun 12Heading Towards the Future 13Types of Flying 16

Regular ItemsContact Us 2News 3What's On? 4Around The Club 5Club Captain's Corner 8Theory and Knowledge 10On a Lighter Note 14Achievers 15

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New

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Onwards and Upwards

Hello Members,On 25th May the club held a very successful Open Day, which

was attended by 151 prospective new pilots. 43 Trial Introductory Flights were

conducted, with a number scheduled for another day. Some of those attending joined the club on the spot. There is often a delay between the TIF and signing up for lessons, while prospective students investigate their medical and student licence, and consult with family. However, based on the enthusiastic responses I witnessed on the day, we are certain to gain quite a few new students. We were lucky to have good weather, after a lengthy rainy spell. The Open Day coincided with a club competition, a Junior Hawks event and an Australian Air Force Cadets display, with regular training and skydiving continuing as normal. It was a very busy day, and the club was humming with the coming and going of hundreds of people. A static display of aircraft on the apron in front of the club drew attention. The clubhouse was well presented due to a good clean up, and some new furniture. Events like these take a great deal of hard work, and I would like to convey my thanks to everyone who assisted and made this event a great success. We have embarked on a number of other strategies to increase membership and hours flown. While our instructors are excellent pilots and teachers, many have no formal training in sales or marketing. To improve their chances of making new sales and retaining existing customers, our instructors are receiving sales and marketing training. We are launching a new Scoopon initiative in the very near future (for a 3 month trial period), offering a very cost-effective 45 minute trial flight. See www.scoopon.com.au. Please encourage your friends and family to make the most of this very attractive offer.Our strategic plan includes refurbishment of the C152 fleet. The first aircraft to have been completed is VH RCF and it looks beautiful. Next time you are at the club, I invite you to take a look. Thanks go to our dedicated maintenance staff, who have done an outstanding job refurbishing this aircraft. RCF received the full treatment because it required internal work on the wings and tailplane. It has been meticulously restored, and repainted in club colours. The other C152s will receive a more cosmetic treatment inside the cabin, because most have already received the structural treatment. Hopefully the subsequent refurbishments will therefore be a little simpler and faster, and we will schedule them as time and resources allow. I hinted at a fund-raising initiative some

months ago, in order to allow members to contribute to the fleet refurbishment. Every one of you has benefited from our amazing and very capable ab initio trainer, the Cessna 152 Aerobat. Many of you will remember the experience of your first solo in one of these aircraft. They remain the backbone of our training fleet, because there is no better initial training aircraft in the world. In the absence of an alternative, we are committed to looking after our C152 fleet. To this end, we plan to establish a refurbishment fund and invite donations, as we know there are many members who wish to support the programme. It won't be something for nothing - those who contribute above a certain amount will receive a flight voucher, and possibly more. All members will be contacted shortly with more details, and I sincerely hope you can help. The process of sub-dividing the club land at Murrayfield began almost three years ago and was finally completed just a few weeks ago. In the interim we negotiated the sale of two of the new lots to Doug Brooks, but obviously the sale could not be completed until the sub-division was concluded. Doug was very helpful by advancing some of the proceeds of the sale to help the club through some challenging times, and we thank him greatly for this. Now that the sale has been settled, our debt has reduced to about one third of what it was, and consequently our finance costs have reduced accordingly. We aim to continue reducing the debt as quickly as we can. Vice-President Mitchell Wells chairs the Murrayfield Development Sub-Committee, and his team is looking at ways to increase our activity at Murrayfield and make this asset work harder for the club. The recent Aviation Workshop Evening consisted of two presentations. John Douglas spoke about the notorious P Factor, and how it can quickly lead to an accident. John cautioned us on the risk of a high nose attitude at low speed and high power, such as during a go around, a bounce and go around, or during a takeoff below takeoff safety speed. Bevan Anderson, proprietor of AvPlan, gave us a presentation of the newest version of the electronic flight bag software. Good news for Android users: AvPlan for Android is close to release, though it will not be as functionally rich as the Apple version in the first instance. More than 70 members attended the evening. Aviation Workshops are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The bar is open, and food is available from 5:30pm. I hope to see you at the next one.It is an exciting time at the club. There is a great deal of activity and a number of very positive initiatives underway. I look forward to seeing you at the club or in the air.


July3 YPJT Night Comp #312 Learn to Fly Seminar13 YMUL Comp - Streamer Cutting14 CPL - Human Factors course starts15 Aviation Workshop Evening22 CPL - A/C Performance & Ops course starts25 Old Fliers Group25 Formation Friday25 Industry Presentation27 YPJT Comp - Flapless Circuit31 CPL - Flight Rules & Air Law course starts

Later4 August ATPL - Flight Planning course starts9 August BAK (part time) course starts9 August YMUL Comp - Murrayfield Moon24 August Certificate IV in Aviation course starts25 August Maths (full time) course starts25 August ATPL - Aerodynamics & A/C Systems

course starts31 August YPJT Comp - Hold your Water Circuit1 September CPL - Aerodynamics course starts8 September CPL - Navigation course starts13 September Battle of Britain Dawn Patrol -

Commemorative Flight14 September YMUL Comp - Instrument Circuit15 September BAK (full time) course starts16 September CPL - Meteorology course starts28 September YPJT Comp - Instrument Circuit29 September IREX course starts29 September ATPL - Performance & Loading course

starts4 October Wings Presentation Dinner12 October YMUL Comp - Right Hand Seat Circuit17-19 October Annual Northern Fly In. This Year -

Geraldton26 October YPJT Comp - Glide Approach27 October PPL (full time) course starts27 October CPL - Flight Rules & Air Law course starts27 October ATPL - Flight Planning course starts4 November CPL - A/C Performance & Ops course

starts

Regular EventsLearn to Fly Seminar - 2nd Saturday of the monthAviation Workshop Evening - 3rd Tuesday of the monthFormation Friday - Last Friday of the monthIndustry Presentation - Last Friday of the monthOld Fliers Group - Last Friday of the monthJandakot Challenge Last Sunday of the month

Wha

t's O

n?Coming Events

Industry Presentations

4pm - last Friday of each month Come along - hear the presentation.

More details - contact Operations on 9417 0000

Club DiaryJune2 IREX course starts4 CPL - Meteorology course starts5 Night Comp #27 Bomber Command - Commemorative Flight8 YMUL Comp - Instrumentless Circuit13 CPL - Navigation course starts14 Learn to Fly Seminar16 Aviation Workshop Evening23 PPL (full time) course starts27 Old Fliers Group27 Formation Friday27 Industry Presentation29 YPJT Comp - Rudder Circuit


Around The ClubWith so much Happening...

Competitions galore - they're so much fun as all these people can attest. And with comps

run at both Jandakot & Murrayfield - there's bound to be one or more that can fit into your diary!

Kovieva Fremy staffing the WAAC display at the Careers Expo

The question of the day - "How many instructors

does it take to assemble a table?"

Line of C152s outside of Club

Jandakot Competition Winners and Instructors -

May 2014

Murrayfield Competition Winners - May 2014

It makes you glad to be a Member of the Royal Aero Club.

New Instrument

Panel of VH-RCF after its makeover


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Open For BusinessSunday May 25, we held a Learn to Fly Open Day.

The main objective of the Open Day was to give everyone the opportunity to discover what aviation is all about.

The 150+ people who walked through our doors were greeted by a static display which included the magnificent Romeo Charlie Foxtrot. The display was a showcase of what the Club and College can help them achieve. From Cessna 152 and 172 to the Mooney, Tiger Moth and Paul Lyons’ Conquest, this static display provided a visual representation of the dream.The day began like no other – anticipation was high, but not in a frantic or anxious manner; everybody knew their place displaying an evident sense of professionalism and pride. Instructors were briefed by Trevor and began to pre-flight, other instructors assembled furniture in the foyer. GM David Currey took on extra-curricular activities like sweeping leaves from the storm the previous night and everyone pitched in where they thought they could help. The club was a buzz, humming intently; the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) set up a stand to generate some interest, Skydive the Beach did the same, RACWA’s monthly Jandakot competition "Flapless Glide Approach" brought a myriad of loyal club members and even the Junior Hawks had an overwhelming attendance for their Rally Day. Nine am sharp saw Ben Jackson take to the stand for his first presentation of the day. Thirty nine interested people sat in absolute awe of Ben’s relatable and charismatic representation of what we do best here at Racwa. Ben led the charge on all four of the seminars that were spread across the day, and did a remarkable job at demonstrating the same passion each consecutive time.Andy Wood, Chief Ground Instructor, was dynamic when it came to the integrated side of training. A large amount of interest had been generated from the WAAC display at the Careers Expo, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, only the weekend previous to the Open Day. Once the seminars had concluded, the attendees were offered a chance to take the control column and experience

a Trial Introductory Flight (TIF). An honourable mention to Ann Garrett who remained cool, calm and collected behind the club cashiers’ desk, ensuring those who wanted to fly didn’t miss the opportunity. Operations manager Rick Ennis along with Taylor Jones capitalised on the opportunity selling the club out of shirts/

caps. Muzz Buzz Aviators' Lounge kept most patrons busy while they waited for their flights, unfortunately for us - their milk supplies ran out due to over capacity and had to shut up shop early.CFI Trevor Jones was the glue that held the system together - coordinating instructors and aircraft with every TIF going into the sky. More than 40 were taken on the day and

we expect at least 10 to come back for theirs. The weather

was more than glorious for flying, blessed by a rainbow in the afternoon. By the end of the day, the de-brief at the club bar for everyone involved was the last glimpse of sanity. We had all worked our fingers to the bone, and with the enthusiasm and positivity that had eclipsed a day with so many expectations - we sat as a united front. The pizza ran out and the remains of the day faded into the wistful coolness of Jandakot airport, and even though no one said it, the feeling across the group was that growth was evident and we are all in it together.

Eloyise BraskicPS: A HUGE thank you to everyone, especially Eloyise, for their hard work and team spirit on the day.

– David Currey

Living the dream

Ready to Fly

Our C152s awaiting the busy day ahead

Ben Jackson giving a Brief for

potential (TIF) flyers.

The Club was abuzz with

activity


The Wrong Way Round (Part 6)

We followed the highway south and passed over Movie World at the Gold Coast, then left towards the sea and mid right downwind. A few turns later and we

were descending into what looked like an island in the middle of a forest (so watch out for rotor). We landed safely and Neal was kindly there waiting to refuel us. Emily finally faced her nemesis at Movie World - the superman ride. At the end of the day with wand in hand (Harry Potter has a lot to answer for) we returned to Southport and Heck Field for the second night.Tomorrow would be the big push to see Dexter (trophy holder); it was now at this point that we found out that the valve extension for inflating the tires had been left in Bundaberg, ouch. So I had to remove the spat on the wheel to reinflate the tyre. We loaded up, left fairly early and headed over the hills in a South Westerly direction - we were now on our way home. I'd called Dexter and had a good look at the field on Google Earth, as well as watching the YouTube video of take-off and landing at this field. The old memories started to re-surface as I'd originally learned to fly in field like this, - but it had been a while and would present some challenges.You could only land from the south due to power lines on the northern threshold, and the fun bit was the high power lines on the southern side that you had to land underneath. It sounds a lot worse that it actually is, and I remember a UK airfield in the Pooleys Guide (similar to ERSA) showing power lines cutting the runway in half and saying that you had to be on the ground to go under the power lines. It turned out to be an easy approach and I'd arranged with Dexter to get accurate wind conditions on the ground. If it was a no go, I would just continue to Temora, but the weather gods were on our side and I started the approach, watching for sink as I came over a bend in the river. The touchdown was smooth and a long way from the power lines, but the Jabiru started pulling hard to the left & I guessed the port tyre had blown. I used lots of right rudder but the trees were definitely getting closer. Thankfully we stopped with room to spare. The wheel was quite flat and must have deflated in flight. I started to silently thank Max (Bundaberg) for his timely advice and with Dexter's help, we changed the wheel and taxied to his hangar in less than 15 minutes.Dexter was a great host and after a welcome lunch, we had a good chat about his exploits retrieving the trophy from Tasmania. We topped off the tanks, had a flawless take off, held our height until we passed under the power lines, then it was up and away as we waved goodbye.Temora was a wonderful sight with its very long runways, and having flown over the mountains - it was nice to be coming in to land. We used the RNAV approach as our course was pretty much aligned with runway 23 and after a very nice landing - headed for the fuel point.We slipped in behind a Stinson and chatted with pilot Geoff who had just picked up the aircraft but didn't want to push it on, so he was staying here for the night.We combined forces and hired a cabin on the airfield. We went to the local pub for tea, but of course Emily was a "convert" for

Barramundi since Mt Isa and it was all I could do to restrain her from jumping up and down singing “Give me fish”. After a splendid night and plenty of food and drinks, Geoff was kind enough to give me some Adelaide region maps. I had everything in the two GPS’s but I always like a paper version to ponder over, so this was great! The next stop was to collect the Come And Get It Trophy (CAGIT). This trophy has been running since 1990 and originated in Albany, WA. The aim is to make a significant flight and just "come and get it"! The trophy has gone all over the country over time and it was Dexter who made a flight to Tasmania where it had been for 18 months. putting it back into circulation. Peter and Kerry collected it just a month ago, and it was now at Swan Reach on the Murray about 50nm east of Adelaide. As were doing a circumnavigation around Australia for a bit of fun in the school holidays, it would be positively rude not to collect it and return it to WA.So the Swan Reach co-ordinates were put in both GPS’s and crossed checked. This airstrip also had some challenges, ie. an uphill only landing! (Landing downhill would probably result in a boundary fence collision.)We came over the field very high and having a very good look as we circled down to circuit altitude. We had a bit of a tailwind, but touched down fairly early and just let the Jabiru run, needing some extra power to get up the last bit of the hill. Peter was waiting for us and after some congratulations - we received the trophy.Peter and his family were outstanding hosts and we had our evening meal in the local pub overlooking the Murray River.The following day we readied the aircraft and started checking the Met. With a front moving through, it looked too late to beat it - the wind was gusting and strong and a call to Olympic Dam confirmed the landing conditions were not good and the weather was expected to get worse.We sat with the Jabiru for most of the morning tracking the weather, but it was pretty apparent we weren't going anywhere that day. I called and confirmed with Olympic Dam that we would arrive on the following day.Peter returned and suggested we meet Kerry (co holder of the CAGIT) as she couldn't be there for the handover. We spent a pleasant day waiting for the weather to improve. Emily returned with Kerry’s children saying she had been introduced to an electric fence, and found it a bit shocking.

James MurphyContinued Next Month

Adventures


G’Day Members,We’ve been fairly busy again this

month, and unfortunately with the changes we had to make - it seems the message missed a few people. The

comp held at Jandakot on Sunday morning was very poorly attended and I know a couple of people came in late expecting it to be at the regular time. It’s always a problem and we don’t change these things lightly, and I’m sorry for anyone who missed out.The night competition earlier this month was a great, and the conditions were spot on. Thanks again to everyone who came along and the instructors for their time and advice. I know I learned a few things about night flying, and I’m looking forward to the June Comp to put it into practice. The next one is on June 5th,- after that there’s only one left on July 3rd. Don’t forget the Bomber Command Commemorative flight on June 7th. It’s not only for Formation pilots - all members are welcome to join in and enjoy an afternoon flight over King’s Park and the city. It’s also a great way to get yourself familiar with a "City and Beaches" flight, if you’re unsure about any of the flight planning details and want to have a go.We have an Instrumentless Circuit Comp. at Murrayfield this month on Sunday, June 8th. This is one of my favourite comps and is always very challenging. Unfortunately due to

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From the Club Captainanother commitment, I’m unable to get to Murrayfield that day but Jim Campbell has kindly volunteered to run the event. I hope a good number of competitors make their way to YMUL, and have a great competition.Finally on June 29th, we have a Rudder Circuit at Jandakot. This will be held at the regular time with registration at 13:45 and briefing at 14:00. Flying the circuit without the use of ailerons is a different feeling and getting the turns right can be difficult. Come along and have a go, and enjoy a beer or two afterwards.While on the subject of beer, don’t forget the Pilot’s Bar is open every Friday afternoon. The beer is ice cold and reasonably priced - so come to Jandakot and enjoy an afternoon with some fellow aviators.Happy Landings

Craig Hensley, Club Captain

WinnersMurrayfield - H.M.A.S Murrayfield Comp.

1st Jeff Stein & Craig Hensley 2nd John Look 3rd Jim Campbell

Jandakot - Right Hand Seat Circuit1st Rod Garnaut 2nd Craig Hensley3rd Mike Burns

Raffle Winner Linda Maule

Night Competition - Night Rated1st Michael Stenson 2nd Russell Philip 3rd Steve Wilson

Night Competition - Non Night Rated1st Craig Makin 2nd Filip Mihalidi 3rd Gary Evans

Deputy Chief Pilot Jenny Schmidt will discuss the opportunities available for commercial pilots to secure a smoke spotting position with the

Department of Parks and Wildlife.

Industry PresentationDon't Miss

itJune 27, 4pm


Bits 'n' Pieces

April’s meeting of the OFG was put forward to 2nd of May due to Anzac Day. We enjoyed a buffet lunch and caught up with old friends before hearing from our speakers.

Brian Hernan presented a well-researched pictorial of the Gallipoli campaign. Conditions for the Australians were appalling and the military strategy was just as bad. Not many countries celebrate a defeat as a National day of remembrance.Have you ever wanted to build your own aircraft?Richard Ewing did. What to build? Where to build it? Who could help?

It was a well-told tale of a skillful man and his friends who together have crafted an aeroplane to be proud of, and along the way discovered that they had a lot of problems to solve.Our next meeting is on 30th of May at noon in the member’s lounge. Come along.

Steve Rogers, Coordinator.Check www.oldfliersgroup.org.au and https://www.youtube.com/user/OldFliersGroup

Old Fliers Group

It is with sadness that we advise the passing on May 28th of our friend

and former work colleague, Anne Bifield. Anne joined the Royal Aero Club in 1986 as a Clerical Assistant in the Stores Department, where she worked until her retirement in September 2010.We convey our deepest sympathy to Robert, Rohan and to all of Anne’s family

Vale Anne Bifield

For everyone looking forward to this year’s Wings Presentation Dinner, please set aside the evening of

Saturday 4th October.Once again we’ve been able to secure the Terrace Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for this very popular event and we’ll

be sure to keep you updated in the coming months with all the details.

Sunday 18th May was the short-field take-off and landing competition held at Murrayfield. The day began with a wonderful breakfast prepared by John Ridgway. A big

thank you to John for always giving of his time in making sure all competitors are well fed.Then it was off to runway 05. A line of flour indicated where the contestant had to be airborne by and where they had to come to a complete stop by on landing. Points were deducted according to touchdown point and accuracy of the circuit flown. Congratulations to Craig Hensley our Club Captain and Jeff Stein for sharing first place.A big thank- you goes to Martin Jones for his kind donation of a Delonghi Magnifica automatic coffee machine. It is a great addition to our wonderful club breakfasts. So pop in and enjoy a cup when next down this way.Murrayfield now has a Piper Warrior. This is the 4 seater replacement for our 172 - AUC which was popular. The Warrior flies really well and may prove even more popular than the 172. All that is required for PPL holders is a check flight so give us a call and get that booked in.Hope to see you down at Murrayfield soon.Happy flying.

Grant Webb, OIC Murrayfield

Murrayfield Matters

All members are reminded that they should thoroughly inspect their aircraft and report any problems PRIOR to the flight. Recently a member reported that “the left tyre

had a flat spot prior to take off”. We cannot act appropriately on reports such as this and request that you notify an instructor before you depart.

Aircraft Inspection

The Club has embarked of a campaign to increase business. This will put pressure on the C152 fleet, particularly during the weekends. A number of C152s

will be reserved for Club members to ensure that regular training takes place, but it is recommended that you book at least a week in advance to guarantee your flight – weather permitting..

Aircraft Bookings

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

The Club has surplus office space available for rent. Any additional income helps reduce our overheads and

members are requested to “put the word out” that space is available.

Please ensure you write the VDO/air switch figures CLEARLY on the VDO card. Indecipherable numbers result in mistakes which

then have to be corrected.


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Pre-flighting an aircraft is very important, but why do we do each thing?See how you go with this quiz.

1. How can we tell if a metal wing had been stressed or twisteda. Check the rivet lines are straightb. Check all rivets are securec. Check the leading and trailing edges of the wing are

paralleld. Check the metal isn't wrinkled

2. Where should the control column be when checking the upwards movement of the elevator?a. Forwardb. Backwardc. Neutral

3. What are we looking for when doing a fuel drain?a. Oil bubblesb. Water bubblesc. Air bubbles

4. The amount of oil shown on the C152 dipstick should be:a. Between the marks for 4 quarts and 6 quartsb. Always full - exactly 6 quartsc. Between the marks for 5 quarts and 7 quartsd. Always full - exactly 7 quarts

5. The leading edge of the propeller fitted to a Lycoming engined Cessna 152 is:a. The right side of the upwards pointing bladeb. The left side of the upwards pointing blade

6. When preflighting - it's important to switch the master switch on because:a. We need to check the battery is workingb. We need to check the alternator is workingc. We don't need to switch the master on at all

7. The leading edge of the propeller looks smooth, but one part is definitely further in than the rest of the blade. The most likely reason for this is:a. That part of the propeller has been travelling faster than

the speed of sound, so it erodes away with timeb. The propeller has been fitted without being balancedc. A nick or crack has been filed out so it doesn't grow and

become a major problem

8. Why do we put the flaps down while pre-flighting?a. To remind us to duck our heads under the wing of a high

wing aircraftb. To ensure the flaps are firmly attached to the wingsc. To ensure that flaps are operating correctly when we

select flaps downd. To ensure both flaps are symmetrical when lowerede. All of the above

9. When checking the controls are full and free, we turn the control column as if rolling left. Which way are the ailerons?a. Left aileron is up and right aileron is downb. Both ailerons are downc. Both ailerons are upd. Left aileron is down and right aileron is up

10. Why would we wheel the aircraft forward a little during the pre-flight?a. To check for flat spots on the underneath of the tyresb. To save the embarrassment of forgetting to remove the

chocksc. To make sure the brakes haven't been left ond. All of the above

The Club has been unable to offer vintage flights to the public for a number of months as a result of the

manufacturer requiring the replacement of the tie rods. This sparked a world-wide demand for the parts and the Club has finally received sufficient tie rods for CKF and FAS, and a number of other Tiger Moths that Glen Caple lovingly maintains.The crisp winter air can offer some of

the best flying weather in the whole year, so think about purchasing a voucher to give to a family member or friend. Flying along the Perth beaches in an open cockpit is a truly unforgettable experience.

Tiger Moths Back On-Line Up to Scratch

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1. a, b, d2. b3. b.4. a5. b6. a7. c8 e9. a10. d

CFI Trevor Jones re-acquainting himself

with VH-CKF


Remem

beringAnzac Day provides a special opportunity for Racwa members to pay respects to

all Australians who have fought and died in wartime.While a Dawn Service is held in many locations around the countryside, it's not uncommon to have a flypast during the service over the State War Memorial, Kings Park. This year Bert Filippi flew his original Sopwith Pup along with Werner Buhlmann in a Tiger

Moth. It was particularly appropriate as the Sopwith Pup was used by the Allies during World War 1.A formation of Mooneys also flew during the State Dawn Service, with pilots Trevor Jones, Jake Sanders, Andrew Eldridge & Mitchell Wells.A large formation of Cessnas provided a flypast during the Anzac Day Parade in the Perth city, ably piloted by Andrew Eldridge, Michael Chlopek, Martin Graville, Russell Philip, Marco Surace, Michael Stenson, Mike Watts and Rob van Hamersveld with the morning brief carried out by Mike Thomas on aircraft position and sequencing, safety issues, correct frequencies and good airmanship.Members also flew at services in other locations, including Ralph Treasure at Serpentine/Jarrahdale.Thanks to Martin Graville, Rob Van Hamserveld, Greg McConkey, & Ralph Treasure for their photos.

Anzac Day 2014


Hi y'allA Junior Hawks day was held on May 25th, where we hosted a chapter of the Girl Guides. There was total of

12 girls who flew, including some who expressed an interest in aviation. Hopefully they will stay keen and learn to fly with us. All of the girls enjoyed the day. We started with a briefing delivered by Andrew Eldridge, and then the girls were off flying along our beautiful coastline. We had several volunteers who took the girls on a tour of the club, and marshalled them to the aircraft. All the volunteers did a fantastic job making the day run smoothly, and we all had a wonderful and fun time. I would like to take this opportunity to thank a few people, starting with our pilots Craig Hensley, Jim Di Menna, and Michael Stenson who donated not only their time but aircraft cost. Thanks also to the Volunteers Marianna Vlahov, Merlene Smith, Jim Campbell, Mick Harcourt, and Sylvia Byers who shared not only their time but experience as well. A big thanks to Andrew Eldridge for his briefing and the Powerpoint presentation - he can certainly make a computer sing. Finally I would like to thank the Royal Aero Club and the staff at the front desk who had to put up with all of my phone calls and interruptions. Once again, on

behalf of Sylvia Byers and myself, we thank everyone who helped us out. Our next Junior Hawks day will be July 27, 2014.Thanks all,

Lori Hensley

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Junior Hawks

Sylvia Byers summing up post Junior

Hawks flight

Andrew Eldridge giving Junior Hawks

briefing

The ever popular trilogy of night

competitions started in May.

Don't miss July (even if you didn't compete in May & June).No need to be night rated – just

have funPut your name on the

Noticeboard now.


Heading Towards the Future

Aviation Workshop Evening

A particularly large group of members fronted up to the club lounge on Tuesday 20th May, when two speakers were featured at the Aviation Information Evening.

First to take-off was John Douglas, whose topic was the “P” factor. Giving examples of accidents that involved club aircraft, John went on to explain how propeller rotation at high angles of attack causes an aircraft to yaw in the opposite direction to propeller rotation. Inadequate control input can have a disastrous effect – often in a ‘go-around’ situation.The second speaker was Bevan Anderson, developer of “AvPlan” - electronic

flightbag software for the iPad. Many of the members present had brought their AvPlan-equipped iPads, to take advantage of the opportunity to listen to Bevan run through the software’s features. Many more took advantage of an offer of 15 months’ subscription for the price of 12! For those interested Bevan also advised that a version of the software will soon be available for the Android

Anyone associated with the Club will have heard many priceless stories of aviation incidents and the antics of members and instructors. These stories form part of

the fabric of the club and will be lost if they are not committed to print. To coincide with the 50 year celebration of the Club operating from Jandakot Airport, we are investigating the possibility of producing a booklet that contains as many of these treasured stories as possible. Stories should be restricted to a maximum of a page but need only be a paragraph if necessary. Photographs would be welcome. Where applicable, first names only should be used.Members are requested to delve into their memories and come up with one or two (or more) stories that capture the essence of the period. Stories should be emailed to [email protected]. For every story you submit, you need to pressure at least 10 other members or former members to submit a story of their own.The success of this venture depends on your support.

Aviation Antics and Incidents

The "Unofficial" stories of the last 50 years

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Links in the Chain

Billy knew from a very young age

that he wanted to be a pilot. His grandfather flew Tiger Moths in Geraldton and flying was in his blood. After attending an aviation careers seminar, he took

the plunge and enrolled with the WA Aviation College. In May 2014, his dream became a reality when he passed his CPL flight test with John Douglas. Billy recommends that students focus on their theory. “It can be tough, and you need to have staying power” he acknowledged, “If I had stopped my training, I would have regretted it for the rest of my life.”The most enjoyable phase of training was undoubtedly the commercial phase. “The Mooney is a great aircraft to fly, especially in the early morning” he enthused. Billy is keeping his options open at this stage, but is looking seriously at instructing, the RAAF or airlines.

Billy Saville

Mark Saturday 21 February 2015 in your diary - it's our 50th Anniversary Re-union at Jandakot Celebration.We are calling on all members, past and present,

to celebrate the Royal Aero Club’s 50th anniversary of commencing operations at Jandakot Airport. The celebration will take the form of a reunion, allowing participants to mix and re-establish friendships.Thousands of pilots have received their Wings at the Club in the past 50 years, and it is with some trepidation that we are holding the event - as numbers could exceed our capacity! To ensure we can adequately meet the demand, please express your interest in attending by emailing us at:

[email protected] can then keep you informed of the details of the event. We want to make this celebration worthy of the Club and the marking of this momentous anniversary. Updates on the event will be available from: http://www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au/events/50 years. Another auspicious occasion we wish to celebrate at this event is John Douglas’s 50th anniversary of being an aviator. John

has shared his considerable skills with most members and been instrumental in the development of the Club. Please contact everyone you know that has been a member of the Club and guide them to the link on our website.

City and Beaches flight – the frequencies to use, what radio calls to expect and the appropriate responses, the route to fly etc will be covered in this presentation.

AFR presentation - Are you prepared for your next AFR? CFI Trevor Jones will discuss the importance of the AFR and give tips on how to prepare for this review. He will cover topics that have proven to be problematic for members undertaking their AFR.

Aviation Workshop

Evening17 June: 6.30pm

From our President - In 1980

“During the past year we have continued replacing our old C150’s, some of which were 1966 models, with new or late model C152’s. Being fully aerobatic, with

more powerful engines and a greater range, these aircraft are providing to be extremely versatile and popular.” “The Club decided to buy a Money 201, a complete newcomer to the Club fleet. Since being on line, this aircraft has proven to be a real asset.”

Shirley Adkins


Achievers

New MembersJames McGregor, Travis McKenzie, Elise Deed, Brett Birkbeck, Alexander Altus, Vaughn Lowe, James Woodrow, Mark Reay, Jeremy Streeter, Brett Gibson, Matthew Vance, Alexander Hazell

First SolosLea Aeschimann, Ming Zhe Bai Joseph, Yang Mo Sung, Barrantz Wee

GFPTJames McGregor, Colum Igoe, Michael Dob, Lea Aeschimann, Ibrahim Emran

PPLShane Williams, Darren Allbeury, Damian Wordsell

CPLJoseph Mullaney, Murad Khan, Aung Zaw (Alex) Htoo, Billy Saville

Command Instrument RatingRoger Rose (overseas conversion), Andrew Betts

Flight Instructor RatingRoss Hassall (overseas conversion), Elyse Anderson, Nelson Marques, Patrick Meier

Night VFR RatingAleksander Balteskard, Joseph Mullaney

A Warm Welcome to our New Members, and Congratulations Achievers

“My whole life depends on aviation – I love it!” was the exuberant declaration from newly qualified commercial pilot Murad Khan as he

rang the Achiever’s bell. “The training just kicked in and I nailed the precautionary forced landing” said Murad. “I was pretty tense before the flight test, but I did everything I had been taught and focused on making good decisions.”Murad enrolled on the 200 hour CPL course, as he had already passed a PPL flight test in Malaysia. “There were limited navigation opportunities which meant I had a lot of catching up to do” Murad acknowledged. Bureaucratic delays in having his PPL recognised placed significant pressure on Murad’s training and he logged 120 flying hours in his last six weeks of training to meet visa requirements. Fatigue management was a concern which was closely monitored by his instructor, Jim Sturrock.Whilst waiting for his PPL to be accredited, Murad returned to Malaysia to become engaged and plans to marry in 2015.Murad demonstrated a high work ethic throughout his training. “I never looked at my solo hours building as fun – I used this opportunity to correct anything that instructor or I identified as not being up to standard.”Murad praised the high standard of the WAAC ground lecturers which made the CPL theory easy to understand. He was very grateful for the efforts of Jim Sturrock in bringing him to the CPL standard of flying in such a short time. “I used

to practise my radio calls at home the whole time, to make sure they were automatic during my flying”.Murad has his career mapped out – completing his JAA ATPLs and then a Command Instrument Rating, followed by an Airbus A320 endorsement in Spain or Turkey.

“I’ve wanted to be a pilot since I was 6 years old” declared new PPL Nicole Stoddart.Nicole started aviation training in year 8 at Morley

Senior High School. Formal instruction started in year 10 and she celebrated going solo in year 11, and she received a certificate at assembly with due pomp and ceremony. “It was very embarrassing, but I did enjoy it”, she admitted. The WACE Aviation subject is taught at a number of schools and requires a number of practical assessments as well as three 3 hour exams. Morley High School has over 70 of students on the Aviation course under instructor/teacher Brigid Tait. Approximately 40 are receiving various levels of flying training.After completing year 12, Nicole completed an Associate Degree in Aviation at Polytechnic West, receiving recognition of prior learning for her WACE aviation subject.Once Nicole is in possession of her licence, she intends to use her hours building taking her family around Western Australia.Nicole balances three jobs to fund her flying – swimming teacher, life guard and catering. She intends to commence self study for the CPL exams as soon as possible and complete her CPL in early 2015. Ultimately, Nicole would like to become an airline pilot, but would like to become an instructor to help build her flying hours.Nicole credits much of her success to her instructor Carrie Munro, “Carrie’s a really good instructor – she ensures I understand everything.”

What Successes!Murad KhanNicole Stoddart


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This time of year can provide a great opportunity for night flying, with some clear cool nights and early darkness. I grasped the opportunity to take a visiting keen amateur photographer friend of

mine over the city at night, in an attempt to capture something of the magnificent views and atmosphere that NVFR conditions can provide. One night in May, saw us in VH-BOF heading to Perth city via Fremantle, and we were rewarded with some spectacular city views. The early evening meant that most offices were still fully lit. My friend Greg

excelled himself with the images he captured, which are a real tribute to his ability with a camera. All too soon the short flight was done and we were on the ground - but the photos remain. My thanks to the photographer Greg Nangle.

Martin Graville

Documents

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