May 2005
The last committee meeting saw a decision made on the purchase of a new aeroplane for the club.
A lot of discussion took place on the pros and cons of buying a traditional microlight for solo consolidation flying at a cheaper rate. While this seems like a good idea it is not all it seems . It would cost as much to run as JOL when insurance and hangarage are taken into account . A plane that would suit us would cost in the region of $20,000 for a 2 seat Thruster with a 582 with low engine hours. The flying of this type of machine was thought to be low on the priority list of someone who has learnt on JOL.
The other option we have is to build a Rans S6E tail dragger . We have parts from a plane that was damaged and we also have a lot of new parts. An inventory was carried out on Saturday 14th May and it was found that we have to purchase very little to get a fully functional S6 with 80% new parts. Other parts we have including the cage require minor repair and other fittings that are useable will be tested and reused where appropriate. The cost of this exercise will be more than $20,000 but the result will be much better. It is proposed that the existing hardware will be supplied by Mike small on a lend/buy agreement whereby he will provide hardware that he has accumulated and we will buy them from him over an agreed time. The club will purchase the remainder of the required hardware and pay Kiwi Karatoo to assemble it as they did for JOL. We will use our second engine for it and beg ,borrow and steal the instruments and radio as we need them.
Details of all up costs are being finalised at the moment but are approximately as follows:
Existing hardware $10,000
Hardware to be purchased $8000
Assembly $13,000
Miscellaneous $5000
The committee think this is a rare opportunity for the club to acquire a second new generation plane at a good price. The committee have spoken to a lot of members who are keen on the idea.
The committee ,as promised is going to the club through this medium to get feed back on the idea. A non response from members will be taken as a positive vote . Anyone who is against the idea will have a chance to express their opinion at the next committee meeting to be held on 1st June at the Kaiapoi Club at 7.30pm.
Let’s get behind this project .You can help . We need a set of instruments ,a radio and head sets.
Bad news . It seems that whoever borrowed our hand held radio needed it more than us as it has not been returned. Good luck with it whoever has it . It has been reported to the Police ,we know the serial number so we will be keeping an eye open for it . If anyone knows anything about it’s disappearance please call me and have a confidential conversation about it .
You will notice that there are a few people running around in new club hats and jackets . An order list will be posted on the notice board . When we have 10 orders we will order more. For those who don’t want the whole thing ,buy a badge for $10 and sew it to your favourite jacket. See Paul or Brent .
Due to the increasing and unstable price of fuel we have increased the price to fly JOL to $83 from now.
Is your RAANZ membership up to date. This is a very easy one to let lapse as it is a separate payment from our club membership. Check your membership now and renew if necessary.
From The Members
ROSS
Hi Mike,
ANOTHER ALPI HAS ARRIVED
Murray Taylor one of our newer members is now the proud owner of an Alpi Pioneer 200.
On Saturday the 14th of May he flew down from Whangarei accompanied by his Instructor Tony from the local club up that way. Murray had clocked up a few hours GA time many years ago but had not gone solo.
A few days intensive training at Whangarei followed by more circuit bashing at Rangiora was enough for Tony to send Murray away on his first solo in his own aircraft on Sunday the 15th of May.
CONGRATULATIONS MURRAY
Murray has a farm just out of Amberley and once he has built his hangar and gained the required flying experience he will be flying out of his own strip.
NEED YOUR HANGAR SWEPT or THE GRASS AROUND YOUR HANGAR MOWED------see TROY
Troy Glover from Woodend is a very keen young 12 year old who had a trial flight during our recent open day. He liked it so much that he has joined the club and will, as pocket money and time permit, slowly train for the day when he turns 16 and he can go solo.
Welcome to the club Troy.....trading work for some flying time is the way to go!.
Congratulations to all the club members who passed their FRTO.
Hugh
Happy to give you a brief update on JQJ which is a Mclachlan Mk1, or Mac 1 for short . (It's not a bloody White Tail, contrary to what Mike Small thinks.)
I still have to complete the remaining Endurance Time, only 13.3 to go before it can be operated two up.
Some minor adjustments to the wing tips have helped to remedy a moderately determined inclination to turn to the right, there is still a little more to be done on that problem. (Maybe that's just a cunning ploy to keep me going round in circles in the circuit for a while longer, I guess I need it.)
On 7th May Doug and the rest of the Trike team escorted me down to the mouth of the of the Ashley for my first beach landing and some lose formation flying. Great wee trip for a novice like me. Landing on the sand with those big fat tyres was no trouble at all, hardly made a visible foot print. Richard, who was two up carved a bit of a track with the narrower front tyre on his machine, had to off load his passenger to get off the beach.
Since then just more
circuits and a short trip to show Ivan the new toy.
Cheers Hugh
Dave McPherson
Hi Mike
The plans are now that the plane has flown to fine tune it. Brent Thompson is building a new prop that should be ready for the flyaway to Horarata. A new tail spring should have been made by the time the newsletter comes out. A little bit of tweeking with the computer and distributor should have the engine running sweet.
There is still 18 and a half hours to go on the test programme and then I can have a turn. Mike Small is doing the test programme but we hope to be able to have 2 Karatoo's at Horarata.
As for me I am off to the UK for 6 weeks to see my daughter and son in law who we haven't seen for 3 years . During that time I hope to go to the Isle of Wight to a big micro flyin. I see on the Internet that there are 120 micro's registered so far. We will also go to the biggest homebuilt flyin in Europe, the PFA flyin at Kemble airfield, ( formally held at Cranfield). I may be able to get to Duxford as well.
I am also going to indulge in my other passion, solo speedway racing. We are booked in to the World Speedway GP at Cardiff, Wales. There is also heaps of league racing to go and see.
So flying is off the menu for a while but I am sure that Mike will not let KTP get rusty while we are away. It will probably be up for it's 100 hour check when we get home.
I will bring video and digital photos home and we can have a video night on one of the Friday night feeds.
Cheers Dave McP
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Hi Mike I need a STOP PRESS. We aren't able to go to Horarata because they are having trouble with the neighbours. We will fly to Pudding Hill instead. If that doesn't work out I will organise a landing competition or something. The breakfast is still on though. |
Les
Eade
Thanks Mike for the mention in despatches and to the Club members for the interest and encouragement over the few weeks that VPI has been in the club hanger.
Evan Belworthy has had a test flight and an engine run. The flight had marginal success with the induction manifold icing badly.......back to the drawing board!
I lengthened the heat exchangers on the exhausts on both sides. One side has 5 8mm holes and trickles hot air in all of the time. The main carb heat exchanger has 20 8mm holes but is only used when you apply carb heat. I have modified the oil cooling circuit by fitting an oil jacket behind the carb to use in series with the oil cooler.
Evan and I ran the engine again for ten minutes at various throttle settings with no sign of icing...however after checking the cleanliness of the fuel tank, the tank curtiss valve would not reseal and had to be replaced .
We had to drain the full tank, a five minute job that took us about three and a half hours because after getting all of the drips out we found that the new valve also would not seal. Upon investigation we found that the hole was clogged with sediment which had to be removed. Thanks to Pat Scotter having a replacement we were able to complete the job and refill the tank ready for the next flight.
I have fitted a steerable tail wheel which has improved ground handling. This was on the plans but omitted when originally built. VPI is ready to fly but I am not....however..........watch this space. Regards Les Eade
So What Else is Happening out There?
Sam Mahon’s S12 is in the process of being rebuilt after having a new tail boom arrive to replace the one that was condemned after an fault appeared in a similar machine in the States.
There is an instructors meeting at the clubhouse on 25th May at 7.30. Please all instructors and ATO’s attend .
Just What does HE do?
A light hearted look at your committee and what they may do if asked nicely!!
President (not a lot!!)
The President is responsible for the direction of the club that is prescribed by the committee and it’s members. He will seek out goals and directives for the club and make sure they are achieved.
He will call meetings of the committee and special club meetings as required to administer the club through the achieving of the club goals. He provides motivation for the committee and the club and tries to please everyone but as he cannot do this he settles for keeping the majority happy while listening the minority and informing them that what happens is for the good of all members.
He butters bread at the BBQ’s and washes up after. He tries to remember things to put in the magazine so he doesn’t have to write this(but he does enjoy it)
He is there when others are not and not there when he needs to be!
He is supported by his wife (Hilliary)and is grateful for it .
He rambles a lot when he puts out a newsletter!!.
CFI(even less!!)
He is responsible for club flight training and ensures we have enough instructors to cater for the new flyers. He draws up rosters for instructors and enlists the help of ATO’s in his training of new Instructors. He likes flying and gets off the ground for any reason- radio needs checking ,trim needs adjusting ,have to take the dog to the vet, I thought I saw dust on the wing tip! And many other valid reasons.
He jumps in when the President is indisposed .
He likes flying, he’s in a flying club so make the most of it .
He encourages us all to get involved with new flying things and gives his instructors the benefit of his experience as well as learning from people with greater experience.
He makes sure we are all current and if we are not he takes us for a ride!
Safety Officer(Anything?)
If all of you behave he doesn’t do much .That’s because he has already done it with the help of the instructors and ATO’s . If they have all done their job’s we have a safe club. WE DO.
Aircraft Operations Officer(not sure yet!)
Our newly designated position has been filled by Dave Mitchell. Dave is ex airforce and a LAME . He has heaps of experience in keeping aircraft in the air.
He is tasked with making sure we have fuel, that is mixed correctly and that it can be efficiently delivered to the plane .He looks after the scheduling of maintenance and will assist Paul when work is required. He is going to mark the hangar floor so that JOL will sit in the same position and not get hangar rash. He will wash and dry the dishes after the onboard meal and serve drinks to the passenger. He must be present with a smiling face to greet new passengers and read them the safety tips before every flight. He will empty sick bags without complaint and scrape off the cow and sheep dung after an emergency paddock landing.
A good man to have around.
The Secretary(a hell of a lot)
This position is the hub of the club. This is a position of huge responsibility ,a position on which we as a committee rely on so much. Why ? Because we all have such bad memories. Not only do we forget what we should have done by the next meeting, we forget to come to meetings and don’t remember what happened at the last meeting. This position enables the recipient of it to really run the club when the President thinks he does, co-ordinate the committee to think straight , and direct them to the place of the next meeting as they need to be directed.
While doing all of this he needs to record the verbal diarrhoea spouted at each meeting ver batium .
He faithfully record the transactions of the club and is much appreciated.
Club Captain(has he started yet?)
He is responsible for our entertainment ,our education and our diet.
Yes he needs to be a man of many talents. If we need someone to organise a lecture on aerodynamics of a bumble bee he is the man. When we need to be fed he provides ample supplies of prize dairy cow steaks with onions and salad. When we feel the need of competition he will provide a challenge whether it be flying or 10 tin blowing or a car rally ,yes he is the man with the drive ,the enthusiasm and the guts to actually try to get the club to partake in a social event. What a man , shower him with praise when you seem him bent over the sink ,a table or the BBQ!
From RAANZ
The following are excerpts from the RAANZ Policy and Procedures manual that should be of interest.
Type Ratings
Listed below are Type Ratings applicable to Microlight Pilots.
1. Tricycle undercarriage.
2. Tail dragger undercarriage.
3. Slow speed (applicable for aircraft with a V.N.E. less than 100m.p.h.)
4. High Speed (applicable for aircraft with a V.N.E. of 100 m.p.h. or greater)
To qualify for this rating the applicant shall satisfactorily complete a dual cross country of not less than 75Nm which includes:
a) flight planning and log keeping.
b) operation above 3000ft.
c) operation in controlled airspace.
d) a diversion from your flight plan at minimum level.
5. Water (applicable for any aircraft operating on water)
6. Tugmaster - for hang glider towing.
7. For Group P microlights the Pilot's logbook shall be endorsed with the type of Powered Parachute. e.g. wheel type or foot launched or both.
8. Test Pilot.
After demonstrating competence to an instructor, each pilot shall have His/Her pilot logbook endorsed by the instructor for each type of microlight aircraft (listed above) that he/she has demonstrated competence in.
Microlight Instructor Certificate
Requirements for Issue
An applicant for the issue of a Microlight Instructor Certificate:
a) Shall be recommended by a Senior Instructor in writing. Such recommendation shall be dated within the 12 months of the applicants flight test.
b) Shall be the holder of an Advanced Pilot Certificate OR a valid Flight Instructor Rating Aeroplane, Category A, B or C.
c) Shall demonstrate to a RAANZ Authorised Testing Officer his/her ability to give Instruction on Microlight Aircraft and demonstrate his/her ability to fly a Microlight Aircraft (within the Groups for which he/she has ratings) and complete the exercises listed in the syllabus.
The syllabus for the flight test is set out under heading Microlight Instructor Certificate Flight Test
Prior to undertaking the flight test for a Microlight Instructor Certificate, applicant is required:
a) To pass an oral examination in principles of flight.
b) To pass an oral examination in VFR operations with particular emphasis on airspace considerations.
c) To pass an oral and practical examination in the preparation and operation of Microlight Aircraft.
d) To pass an oral examination on micro meteorology.
The detailed syllabus of examination in the above subjects is set out under heading Microlight Instructor Certificate Examination
Prior to undertaking a flight test for the issue of a Microlight Instructor Certificate, an applicant shall have completed:
a) Not less than 100 hours flight in Microlight Aircraft, which shall include at least 10 hours of cross-country flying, if all experience has been in Microlight Aircraft;
OR
b) 100 hours flight time in Aircraft, of which 50 hours shall be in Microlight Aircraft, or 100 hours for Microlight Rotorcraft. These hours shall include at least 10 hours cross-country flying (not applicable to Microlight Rotorcraft).
Where the applicant has considerable aviation experience, the executive may reduce the microlight hours requirement.
Where the applicant is the holder of a valid Flight Instructor Rating Aeroplane Category A, B or C, he/she shall hold a specific Type Rating for the Microlight Aircraft before undertaking instruction. Special consideration shall be placed on "Low Inertia'' performance characteristics.
An applicant who does not hold a current or valid Flight Instructor Rating Aeroplane Category A, B or C but who has previously held such a rating shall complete a satisfactory flight test with a RAANZ Authorised Testing Officer. Special consideration shall be placed on "Low Inertia'' performance characteristics. Special consideration shall be placed on "Low Inertia'' performance characteristics.
Recent Experience Requirements
The holder of a Microlight Instructor Certificate shall not exercise the privileges of his/her Certificate to act as an Instructor in Microlight Aircraft unless:
a) Within the immediately preceding 90 days he/she has carried out at least three take-offs and landings in a Microlight Aircraft;
AND
b) Within the immediately preceding 12 months he/she has demonstrated to an ATO designated by RAANZ, his/her competency to carry out the duties appropriate to a Microlight Instructor Certificate holder, in accordance with the syllabus set out under heading Microlight Instructor Certificate Flight Test
Note: The demonstration should be carried out in a 2-seat Microlight.
Instructor Upgrading
A Microlight Instructor shall be considered provisional for at least the first 12 months, including a minimum of 50 hours Instructing time. After at least 12 months satisfactory performance an ATO may at his discretion upgrade the applicant to 'Senior Instructor'.
Privileges
A Microlight Instructor Certificate authorises the holder to:
a) Give flight and ground Instruction in Microlight Aircraft.
b) Authorise solo flight by the holder of a Novice Pilot Certificate.
Only a Senior Instructor may:
a) authorise a first solo flight.
b) flight test applicants to the level of Advanced Pilot.
Microlight Instructor Certificate Examination
Principles of flight Air and airflow, air resistance, aerofoils, lift and drag, thrust, level flight, gliding, climbing, manoeuvres, stability and control.
Operations under VFR Control zone (CTR), terminal movement area (TMA), upper control area (UTA), control area (visual exempted) (CTA/VE), visual flight rule table, Transponder Mandatory Airspace.
The preparation and operation of Microlight Aircraft Syllabus as specified by RAANZ.
Micro-meteorology Syllabus as specified by RAANZ.
Questions shall be related to Microlight Aircraft and their operation.
Test Requirements Interpersonal skills as detailed in general knowledge section of test form.
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The flight manoeuvres and other aspects on which the applicant for a Microlight Instructor Certificate shall be required to demonstrate competency in are:
a) Setting up and pre-flight inspection of Microlight Aircraft.
b) Ground handling of Microlight Aircraft.
c) Effect of controls.
d) Taxiing.
e) Take-off.
f) Climbing, level flight, descending, gliding, including minimum speed level flight.
g) Level, climbing and descending turns including steep level turns.
h) Stalling:
i) Power off
ii) With partial power, recovery at stall onset in both cases. (Within the stalling limitations of the Microlight Aircraft as specified by the manufacturer.)
In the case of Microlight Rotorcraft, operations behind the power curve;
i) Landing:
i) Normal.
ii) Short field precision landing.
iii) Precision power-off landing.
iv) Forced landing.
j) Going around again (overshoot).
k) Emergency procedures: Engine failure both during and after take-off.
l) Microlight Rotorcraft Pilot Induced Oscillation recognition and recovery.
m) Powered parachutes - knowledge of canopy collapse, steering riser breakage and canopy non inflation on take off.
The ATO shall complete the Flight Test Checklist and submit it, with the pink copy of the Pilot Certificate Application from the "RAANZ Licence Validation and Membership'' book with the appropriate fee, to RAANZ at the current address.
The blue copy of the Pilot Certificate Application shall be added to the applicants pilot logbook. The yellow copy remains in the "RAANZ Licence Validation and Membership'' book as the Instructors copy.
Authorised Testing Officer
RAANZ will from time-to-time appoint experienced Senior Instructors as Authorised Testing Officers.
Refer to heading Authorised Testing Officer Privilages for further information on ATO Rating.
It is RAANZ policy to only appoint ATO's as required.
The appointment is for 12 months and is renewable at RAANZ discretion.
The RAANZ executive may at its discretion accept as a test for an ATO, any form of flight test considered by the Operations Officer to be equivalent.
Microlight Test Pilot
For the purposes of Test Flying Microlight aircraft, the holder of a valid Senior Microlight Instructor Certificate is acceptable as a Microlight Test Pilot.
Other persons who require a Microlight Test Pilot Rating may apply to an ATO for evaluation.
Such persons will be tested to the knowledge and flight test standard of a Senior Instructor, by an ATO, except that their instructional ability will not be assessed.
Applicants should supply any supplementary evidence as to qualifications or experience as is available.
A minimum experience level of 100 hours flight time will be required for Test Pilot approval. The approval will be valid for any Group Rating the pilot holds.
It is recommended that ALL test flying be carried out in accordance with Form CAA 2116, Flight Test Schedule, copies of which are available from RAANZ at the current address. Test Pilots will have to modify sections of this booklet to suit the type of Microlight being tested.