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Aerobatics and spin recovery training

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As a follow on from the Stick and Rudder organised training sessions, Andrew Love has kindly made himself available on the 10th February at Rangitata Island, with a back up of the 11th .

This training has proved very popular with both Stick and Rudder, and CRAC members.  Weather and aircraft serviceability did limit the amount of flying we could do,  but do to popularity we will run this event with Andrew until everyone who is interested has got through.

 

Stick and rudder meeting

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Sorry for the late notice. This is on at the CRAC club rooms 9/11 at 7 am all welcome

Dave Mitchell is going to give a workshop on “aircraft fabric through the ages” with a close look at the polyester used in our aircraft. He’ll be going back beyond WWII with material like Irish Linen and Madapolam.

Aerobatics and spin training

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I have not spun an aircraft for years. I decided I needed a refresher, but as usual the idea grew, with the help of Dave Mitchell. He organised Andrew Love to speak at one of our meetings and give an insight into the cause and effect of aircraft departure from normal flight.

We have been fortunate enough, that Andrew has set aside some time in his busy schedule to take us up in the Yak or Airtourer.

We were overwhelmed with the response and are currently working through the scheduling. There is a possibility of some slots available in early December. Andrew has kindly agreed to revisit this in the new year as well.

We will keep you updated.

 

Meeting October

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12th October at CRAC clubrooms, RT 1900 hours

We are excited to have Andrew Love coming to this meeting

Andrew is an accomplished aerobatic pilot and has a wealth of information on aviation.  Andrew flew solo for the first time the day after his 16th birthday and gained his PPL while working after school

In 2016 he won a warbirds scholarship

Andrew will give us a bit of a background about himself,  the warbird scholarship and his interest in aerobatics.

Then focusing on Brent Thompson’s  S10  –

How he prepares for the Test Flight –  weight and balance –  aircraft inspection  etc

The manner/order in which he conducts the Test Flight

How the S10 reacted to the various Tests.

His overall assessment of the aircraft as suitable for aerobatics

Its limitations – 2 up- for aerobatics.  Spinning  etc ?

how the various manoeuvres are started.  What control inputs are used.

this will be a lead in to an opportunity at a later date, to discuss the theories and results of unbalanced flight, flight upsets and unusual attitudes. How to recognise and react to these before they become a problem. The intention is to then, for those that want,  to experience these theories for real with the safety net of an experienced pilot sitting beside us in a aircraft rated for these manoeuvres.

Thanks to Dave Mitchel for liaising with Andrew to make this happen.

Stick and rudder meeting September

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The next stick and rudder meeting is 14th September at 1900 hours, CRAC clubrooms, RT

Note we now meet on the second Thursday of the month. The flying enthusiasts and the stick and rudder group are joining. The  name of the new group will be discussed at this meeting

Also at this meeting there will be a discussion on various safety issues. For example the low level circuit at RT and how to safely integrate the 2 circuit heights, with consideration for fast and slow aircraft in the standard circuit.

CRAC safety officer Duncan Fraser will be there to help with any questions we have

 

Bridge Pa Tail draggers 2017

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For taildraggers and friends

2nd weekend in September ( which would be the 9th and 10th ).

Usual format:

Early arriving? Friday night at the bar –  Great dinner for a $6 raffle ticket.

 

Saturday :

Head to the airfield for the STOL and JailBar bombing briefing  (@9.30 am)

Have a coffee/ tea. Enjoy home baked morning tea.

Try out your STOL and bombing skills, or just enjoy watching and chatting.

A relaxing weekend for flyers is the intention.

 

Lunch break. $10 for very fine fare. Spot prizes.

 

Afternoon- finish up the comps and head to the club bar for prize giving @4pm.

Saturday night in town – casual pay your own way.

 

Sunday morning:

Not too early a start. Fly out to Jamie Gunson’s for tea and scones. Perhaps out to the beach afterwards if conditions allow.

 

Need somewhere to stay? Let us know if you’d like to be billeted with a club member.

 

Other  motel options see:

https://www.google.co.nz/maps/search/hastings+motels/@-39.6583515,176.7837635,14z

 

or

https://www.airbnb.co.nz/s/Hastings–New-Zealand/homes?type=bnb&listing_types%5B%5D=3&allow_override%5B%5D=&ne_lat=-39.54275128355223&ne_lng=176.9081940022495&sw_lat=-39.74766148702905&sw_lng=176.6997970906284&zoom=12&search_by_map=true&s_tag=3DzMRZ6s

 

 

Need to know more?

 

Cassandra Jeffries

Club Flying Instructor

Hawkes Bay & East Coast Aero Club

PO Box 2199 Hastings

Phone  06 8798466

email: cassj@hbecac.co.nz

 

 

or phone Graeme Bycroft

HBECAC Club Captain

Mobile: 0274955336

 

 

See you soon.

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An update for the South Island trip

We are having a meeting at the CRAC clubrooms on Thursday 27th at 7 PM for a brief discussion

The weather does not look like it is going to play the game, so we may move our start date back until there is suitable weather.

For those who can’t make it the chat frequency will be 133.375 and our point of call/emergency phone number is 033279206 or 0276475267 (Doreen)

 

 

South Island Circumnavigation Itinerary

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Day 1

RT – Taieri via Banks Peninsula and Otago Peninsula  257 NM

Fuel

Timaru BP and Z

Oamaru Z

Taieri Z  mogas  via containers- ute available

 

Day 2

Taieri – Mossburn  160 NM

Fuel

At Invercargill BP  Z

Gore BP

Mossburn Challange service station nearby only 91?

 

Day 3

Mossburn – Haast 296 NM

Fuel

No fuel available only what you can carry.

Limited landing options until Milford or Martins Bay

Haast Z with mogas nearby

 

Day 4

Haast – Karamea   217 NM

Fuel

Greymouth Z

Hokitika RD petroleum using a BP card – to register 0800440014. Do this at least 2 weeks before you leave

Mogas may be an option

 

Day 5

Karamea – Motueka  114 NMZ

Fuel

Motueka Z mogas maybe

 

Day 6

Motueka – Durville Island- Omaka 131 NM

Fuel

No fuel on route

Omaka BP?

 

Day 7

Omaka – Rangiora 148 NM

Fuel

Kaikoura BP

 

 

Disclaimer: These distances are what I have worked out for myself.

You need to do your own calculations.

Stick and rudder meeting

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The stick and rudder group will be meeting on Thursday 2nd February.

The meeting starts at 7 at the CRAC clubrooms. Those who wish to can come early at 5.30 pm to a bring your own food BBQ. Some of the Tairie crew are hoping to stop over at Rangiroa on their way to the Healthy Bastards at Omaka on Saturday 4th February

The meeting will be discussing the circumnavigation around the South Island. We have a draft plan and welcome any input.

We will also be discussing what other events etc that we would like to do throughout the year

We also have the offer of a Rans S10 to be made available to our group if required

As always, Everyone is Welcome

 

 

South Island Circumnavigation

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Its On!!

The 2017 South Island circumnavigation

29th April 7ish days of aviation and socialising

Details are still being finalised, so any ideas and suggestions are welcome.

Day one – Rangiora to Tairie with various stops on the way

Day two – Tairie to Mossburn? Invercargill? or Te Anau? with an optional beach landing in the Catlins (those of you with a handle on all things nautical, some input on tides would be appreciated)

Day three – Haast via Puysegur Point/ Milford etc with some beach landings at Spit Island, Big Bay and others if time and conditions allow

Day 4 – Karamea with various stopovers on the way

Day 5 – Motueka via Wharariki Beach/ Arch way Islands

Day 6- Omaka via Durvill Island and Grevill Harbour

Day 7 Omaka museum and return to Rangiora

 

Keep checking for up dates. Let me know if you are interested in joining me Paul Godfrey 0272498231

The stick and rudder group are having a meeting at the CRAC clubrooms at Rangiora on Thursday 2nd February, to discuss this and upcoming trips and events during the year.

All Welcome

 

28th Brass Monkey (Autumn) fly in

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The Brass Monkey (Autumn) Fly In  will be held this year at Murchison Friday March 3rd, Saturday March 4th and Sunday March 5th.

 

Murchison,  Tasman/Nelson is a licenced air strip.

 

Accommodation will be at a premium due to increased through traffic so do suggest you book A.S.A.P.

Kiwi Motel, www.kiwipark.co.nz or phone 035239248 have some units available, also cabins, tent sites and camper van sites.

Advise them your booking is for Brass Monkey and if necessary they will contact other Murchison motels to find you accommodation if they are full.

 

The Hampton Hotel, Murchison is also accepting bookings for Brass Monkey. www.hamptonhotelmurchison.co.nz or phone 035239008.

 

More information to follow shortly but remember to book A.S.A.P

Google, Murchison Airport Tasman, for strip information.

 

Stick and rudder meeting

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The stick and rudder group is having its final meeting for the year.

This will be on Thursday 1st December at the CRAC club rooms

The topic will be forced and precautionary landings.

Roy will be giving us an insight into his experience with a precautionary landing and telling us what he learnt.

anyone else with a similar experience is welcome to share their story, so we can all learn and make our flying safer.

all welcome