Tarmac Topics Magazine Jun/Jul 2021

CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT

FUEL BURNS

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MURRAYFIELD MATTERS

$100 HAMBURGER CLUB

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by Mick Harcourt

New Instructor in Charge

C172/182 Fuel Consumption

by Michael Sonneman

JUNE-JULY 2021

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ROYAL AERO CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (INC.)

PATRON Kim Beazley, AC Governor of Western Australia

Welcome to our new club members Shannon Birchall James Davey Bryce Jackson

COMMITTEE

Phillip Hines

Ray Challen

Mark Mitchell

President 0408 321 262 ray@challen.com.au

Bruce Rathbone Vice President 0427 004 130

Sam Rogers Anthony McCann Allan Moi Kyle Jackson Nicholas Burge Lachlan Darrow Calum Harrison

rathbone@iinet.net.au

Daniel I’Ons

Jim di Menna Treasurer

Shellie Murray

0419 434 283 Jim.diMenna@zetta.com.au

Sean Rivers-Malet

Geoffrey Mills Tim Richards

Mick Harcourt Club Captain 0402 800 862 mickh@iprimus.net.au

Andrew Eldridge Committee Member 0438 220 703 andrew.eldridge@bigpond.com

Russell Philip Committee Member 0427 999 261 raphilip@westnet.com.au

Stephen Pearce Committee Member spearce@outlook.com.au

Vaughan Emery Committee Member 0412 923 494 vaughanemery@bigpond.com

Haydn Vernon Committee Member haydn.vernon@gemcorail.com.au

To download our Members Guide visit our Website - royalaeroclubwa.com.au

PRESIDENTS REPORT Written by Ray Challen Hello Members Here we are at the end of what turned out to be a very damp winter with extended periods of cloudy, wet, and windy weather. Along with the occasional one-week Covid lockdowns, the rainy weather has reduced flying activity at RACWA and frustrated a lot of club members, students and instructors that were itching to get into the air.

There is an upside though: when the flying conditions have been good, they have been very good. Take a flight out over the Wheatbelt and the scenery is spectacular with full lakes and lush crops. If you want to venture a bit further afield, it is a great year to fly along the south coast between Albany and Esperance. All of the south coast rivers are in flood

The Grobs are, of course, available to members for private

and have broken through their estuary sand bars and are

hire and offer a different flying experience than the C172s.

flowing out to the ocean, which is not often seen.

If you are only taking one passenger out for a flight, there is the advantage of great visibility with the low wing and

If you don’t want your flying to be as constrained by cloud,

bubble canopy. All three Grobs purchased by the Club will

then maybe it is time to be thinking about an instrument

shortly be online and the visibility and performance will

rating. Your club is responding to demand from members

make them very enjoyable to fly in formation.

and is working on an improved training package for the Private IFR Rating, which provides a more economic path to

Most of you will now be aware of the developing plans for

instrument flying for the private pilot. If you are interested

the big club-flying event of the year, which is the Norman

in this then please talk to an instructor.

Brearley Commemoration Flight, marking the 100th anniversary of the first scheduled air service in Australia from

Weather and Covid lockdown delays aside, commercial pilot

Geraldton to Derby. If you have not yet ventured much

training through the Western Australian Aviation College is

outside the Southwest, this is a great opportunity to expe-

doing very well this year with fully subscribed classes.

rience long-distance flying over remote and spectacular

To support this training, the Club has recently diversified its

parts of Western Australia with the support of your fellow

fleet with the purchase of three Grob 115s in the liquidation

club members. At the time of writing this column, we have

sale of China Southern assets. This was a great opportunity

about 20 aircraft and crews registered to participate in the

for the Club to economically expand the fleet of commercial

commemorative flight. It commences in Geraldton on 16th

training aircraft to accommodate increased WAAC enrol-

September and tracks around the coast with overnight stops

ments while we measure the success of our current strategy

at Onslow and Broome to reach Derby on the 18th. We are

to expand WAAC courses and enrolments.

working with the stopover towns and with Broome Airport

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on an interesting series of events with the local communi-

interruptions of two one-week lockdowns. This puts the

ties. At this stage, there are no constraints on the number of

Club in a strong position to see us through the continuing

aircraft that can participate so if you are interested, please

ups and downs of the pandemic during the remainder of

register with Operations or talk to me, Iain Currill, or Mick

2021/22.

Harcourt if you would like some further information.

Our Annual General Meeting is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday 29 September, and I encourage your attendance.

Turning to more mundane matters, the Club has ended the 2020/21 financial year with solid financial results despite the

We have five committee positions up for election. Committee Membership is a fantastic way to get involved in shaping the future of our Club. It is also an exciting time to get involved as we are revitalising recreational flying and club activity. I particularly encourage our women and younger members to get involved in the committee. Anyone interested in standing for election to the committee can obtain a nomination form from David Currey. Please contact me if you would like to know more about what membership of the committee involves.

Other than that, as we move out of winter there will be a lot of club activity happening with training, flying and social events. So, book in your next flight or use any excuse to get down to the Club.

Happy and safe flying.

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CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT Written by Mick Harcourt

then maybe Tim Berryman or Andrew Eldridge. Again, contact Operations for details.

I guess by the time this copy hits the “News Stands” the

On 15th September a group of around 20 aircraft will set off

weather will be more conducive to flying instead of staying

for Geraldton to start a re-enactment of the first Air Mail

at home and studying!

service in WA way back in 1921 – yes 100 years. We intend

We have had to cancel a couple of Comps as well as a heap

to finish in Derby via several coastal towns including Onslow

of student and member flying sorties, however, it IS winter

and Broome before returning to Jandakot within the week.

and that is to be expected. All the same, there is a terrific

Club President Ray Challen and I along with a host of others

program coming up for the rest of the year and with the

have been organising this huge event for quite some time

improvement in the weather, this should all come to fruition!

now and it is a marvel to see it coming to fruition. Members Iain Currill and Stef Brown are handling most of the en-route

August

logistics and would welcome more participants.

Along with the monthly comps at both Murrayfield (YMUL) on the second Sunday of the month, and Jandakot (YPJT) on

The name Sir Norman Brearley may or may not be familiar to

the last Sunday of the month, there was a seminar on navex-

you all, but he was instrumental in opening up these airways

es followed by a quick ‘jolly’ to White Gum Farm (YWGM) on

so long ago and was in fact, the first President of what is

15th to brush up on those ‘rusty’ skills – maybe try it without

now known as the Royal Aero Club of WA! The history of this

a Tablet or GPS and use a map (“a what?” you say) with lines

great state, especially where aviation is concerned, should

drawn and 10-minute markers!

be kept alive and in people’s minds so that it is known that we can do what we do and go where we go in relative safety

September

as a result of these pioneers and their spirit.

September has a lot going on including the Comps. On 11th

Meanwhile 18th - 19th will see ‘Westfly’ happening at White

is the Battle of Britain Dawn Patrol (BBDP). This annual com-

Gum, it is their annual fly-in and all are welcome. I have to

memoration flight takes place early in the morning and is

suggest that if you intend to go to this or any other local

open to all current PPL (and above) flying members and their

flying events, please keep a good lookout for ultralight and

crew. Formation and non-formation pilots are welcome and

microlight aircraft. Their numbers are on the rise and they

by now there will be a sign-up sheet on the notice board,

have as much right to enjoy the sky as we do.

however, it is best to register with Operations at the Club, so we know who’s flying what and how many we need to

29th is the AGM. I can’t stress the importance of attending

cater for breakfast, post flight. For more information you

as a Club Member to have your say. Whilst the Club Com-

can contact me or David Schneiker for the “Gen”!

mittee work hard to steer the Club, you the members, give it direction.

Speaking of ‘Schneiks’ - I hear he is organising a formation

October

team with the newly acquired Grobs. I haven’t had a chance to fly one of these aircraft yet, but by all accounts, they are

Serpentine Open Day on the 17th October is a must for

a very honest and comfortable aircraft to fly, and I look

any aviation enthusiast. The good folk at Serpentine are so

forward to doing some formation in them.

enthusiastic about their flying and their airfield, there is a

If you have an interest in Formation Flying, this is a great

vibe that is only experienced by going and seeing for your-

opportunity to secure an endorsement, if not with David,

self. You can either fly-in (RPL, please contact your instructor

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Tiger Moths on the apron

for advice) or drive-in and you will experience a myriad of

will be forthcoming soon - watch out for your Tarmac Topics

different aircraft also attending.

weekly updates every Friday!

As I have mentioned in previous articles, it is the 90th birth-

The Flying Committee have an open-door policy so if you

day of the de Havilland Tiger Moth. On 26th October 1931,

require any information about any of the flying events that

this iconic aircraft was first flown in the UK and there fol-

are taking place within the Club, please don’t hesitate to

lowed a production of nearly 10,000 of three main types

contact us.

with one or two ‘local’ modifications as the type went into

Enjoy your flying!

service. To celebrate this occasion, RACWA will be hosting a Tiger Moth Open Day at Murrayfield on Saturday 23rd October. All will be welcome.

There will, of course, be several Tiger Moths and other vintage aircraft attending including Chipmunks, Stearmans and some not so old! A sausage sizzle and coffee van to help feed the hungry hoards as well as other activities such as joy flights and TIFs to keep everyone interested. More details

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FUEL BURNS - FROM THE HEAD OF OPERATIONS C172/182 Fuel Consumption

fuel in one tank. Why? Because when both are selected, the tanks are connected to each other by a common line.

Written by David Royans

Some sloshing of fuel between tanks can be expected when the wings are not level.

We are still seeing incident reports of C172s fuel being discharged from one tank when both tanks are selected. I

You should also be aware that when the fuel tanks are ¼

would suggest a read of the POH may assist. As long as there

full or less, prolonged uncoordinated flight such as slips or

is no defect, the discharge of fuel from one tank, when both

skids, or a poorly balanced flight, could uncover the fuel tank

tanks are selected, is not necessarily an abnormal occur-

outlets. Should this occur you may experience fuel starva-

rence.

tion momentarily. Another reason for flying the aircraft in balance at all times!

Both tanks should be selected for take-off, landing, climb or descent, or manoeuvres that involve prolonged slips or

Here’s an interesting fact:

skids. Left, right or both tanks may be selected for cruise

If the balance ball in level flight is half deflected to the right

however, it doesn’t matter. Just be aware that burning from

or left, the aircraft will burn fuel from the opposite side tank

one tank, when both are selected, is not abnormal.

only – POSSIBLY ALL THE WAY TO EMPTY!

When one tank is selected there is no common fuel line.

Know the fuel system of the aircraft you are flying and fly

If you are switching between both and left or right, don’t

the aircraft in balance at all times.

expect to be able to measure the time to consume all the

C172

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ACHIEVERS Congratulations to all of our achievers for the months of June and July. We are very proud to see so many people reaching new heights in their flight training with us.

FIRST SOLO

Beau Outridge - First Solo - May

Ben Luis Diciembre - First Solo - May

Bryce Jackson - First Solo - June

Geoff Glazier - First Solo - May

Hasnain Ali Bangash - First Solo - June

Kabisah Lako - First Solo - July

Kim Halliday - First Solo - July

Lorenzo Tarquino - First Solo - July

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Luke Matthews - First Solo - June

Paul Ware - First Solo - May

Simranjeet Singh - First Solo - May

RECREATIONAL PILOT LICENCE (RPL)

William Boxall - First Solo - May

Zhenghao Li - First Solo - May

PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE (PPL)

Jawid Dadarkar - RPL - May

Laurent Rivalin - RPL - June

Aryan Patwardhan - PPL - July

Evan Eivers - PPL - June

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Liam Kirk - PPL - July

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COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE (CPL)

Sonam Dorji - PPL - June

Harrison James Ritter - CPL - July

Daniel Whibley - CPL - July

Natalie Lee - CPL - May

Nick Godsell - CPL - May

INSTRUCTOR RATING

Stefan Shircore - CPL - May

Fransua Grobler - Grade 2 Instructor Rating

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Daniel Gardner - Grade 2 Instructor Rating

Stan Meyer - Grade 3 Instructor Rating

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Kayla Weekes - Grade 3 Instructor Rating

Phillip Martinovich - Grade 3 Instructor Rating

A21 WAAC Students

WESTERN AUSTRALIA AVIATION COLLEGE Welcome to Class B21 Jerry Woong, Ground & Flying Instructor June and July have been relatively tough months for the College this year. Winter has been a lot wetter than previous years, as well as enduring a Covid lockdown for 5 days.

Having said that, A21 have still been progressing with their PPL flight training, some of them going into hours-building, and the others approaching their PPL flight test. Early August Class B21

will be the start of their CPL theory classes.

A21 also will not be the “new kids” anymore as B21 commenced their WAAC RPL course at the beginning of July. This will be the beginning of their aviation careers and I hope they are excited for what’s to come. The journey will be challenging but that also makes the end result a lot more rewarding.

I wish them the best for their training and flying careers.

In the classroom

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MURRAYFIELD MATTERS Instructor in Charge Written by Harrison O’Brien I enthusiastically took on the role of Instructor in Charge at Murrayfield after Liz Garcia stepped down.

I’d like to thank Liz for all of her hard work in keeping Murrayfield running smoothly. I have met some of the students and members that frequent here and I’m keen to meet many more. I will be at Murrayfield weekly from Thursday to Saturday if you want to say hello, and Louise Langford will continue to be here on Sundays. However, if you want to fly Tuesdays and Wednesdays give me a call and we can always arrange a time suitable.

About Me Aviation has always been my passion and something I knew I wanted to turn into a career. I started my flight training at RACWA back in 2010 while I was still in high school and finally completed my Commercial Pilot Licence in 2017. Unsure how I wanted to continue my Harrison O’Brien - Instructor in Charge

flying, I finally took the plunge and started my instructor rating. By 2019 I had my grade 3 instructor rating and began instructing at RACWA in Jandakot and have

F-14 Tomcat Written by Michael Sonneman

enjoyed my time there ever since.

Murrayfield

I feel the need…the need for speed! A line from a movie

The recent bad weather has tried its hardest to degrade

that we all know, and definitely when I first started my

the condition of the field, but volunteers Tim Smale and

love affair with the F-14 Tomcat. I have been flying R/C

John Ridgway have been working hard to keep the place

aircraft since I was 6 years old and have always wanted

looking beautiful. They have been here almost every

a Tomcat. 32yrs later I finally made that dream happen.

day mowing lawns, clearing overgrown scrub and they

The aircraft was built over a couple of years and when

have even replaced the old, torn primary windsock with

completed I was searching for a larger runway than the

a brand new one.

one at the model Aero Club at Whiteman Park, for a test flight. A chat with David Currey resulted in an aeromodellers dream to have a full-size runway to test-fly the Tomcat. Murryfield was closed with a NOTAM and the

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Michael Sonneman with the F-14 Tomcat

Tomcat finally got to get some air under its wings for

board that supply the pneumatic system the 150psi of

its first couple of flights. It was such a great morning.

air that’s needed to operate the retraction / extension

Thanks to RACWA for allowing the use of YMUL for

of the landing gear, the gear doors, airbrake, canopy

this event, and to those that came to brave the chilly

locks and the wheel brakes. Fifteen servos provide

temperatures to support the maiden flight.

the operational control of the flight surfaces including Leading Edge Slats, Flaps, Roll Spoilers, Stabilators,

The F-14 is scaled after a full-size F-14 S/N 159449 from

Rudder, Nose Wheel Steering and the Wing Sweep Con-

the Ghostrider Squadron in the US Navy. It weighs in at

trol. To date the aircraft has flown a total of 7 times

29kg dry and holds 8L of Jet A1 on board which gives

and is now flying at my local model club WAMASC at

me a flight time of 7 minutes. It has 2 x 14kg thrust

Whiteman Park.

miniature Jet Turbine Engines that are fully controlled via a FADEC, including auto start and over temp protections. Four separate air tank accumulators are on

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Flying over Fremantle

BOMBER COMMAND Written by Iain Currill

This year we had 11 aircraft in 3

One of the great things about flying with

separate

RACWA is being able to recognise and commemorate significant aviation events and history through flying events. One of our regular events is our “Bomber Command” formation flight that takes place every June.

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Fremantle to over the cenotaph in Kings Park and then back to the coast before heading back to Jandakot for the traditional beverage to remember those who have gone before.

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$100 HAMBURGER CLUB

Written by Michael Sonneman The formula for a great evening - take a group of like-minded people who enjoy catching up, a 60-90min flight in an aircraft landing somewhere a bit different for a shared meal at a restaurant nearby - and there you have it! Guaranteed laughs, good times and an increased take-off weight after dinner!!

Welcome to the $100 Hamburger Club!

When I was told about this club, I was very keen to check it out. I filled up the Partenavia with 5 mates and we blasted off to Waddi Waddi Farms. From then on, I knew I would be a monthly attendant to this club. Since then, I have also attended the Dalwallinu Event (27 people attended) and soon the upcoming Dumbleyung event with plans to attend all future meets. Departing YPJT around 1630 positions you nicely for a nice dusk landing into a remote strip where transportation has been arranged to take you to the restaurants for the feast!

From there its all-round laughs and good times, sharing stories and lessons learnt with other pilots and their passengers. You can always tell who the flying crew are... we are the ones standing there with a Coke in our hand whilst we watch the others enjoying a beer or wine or three. However, we all get to enjoy the great food and listen to a small presentation by the hosts on the history of the place we are visiting.

Departing from the strip around 2200 with portable lights in a remote area is an experience to remember for the pilots. If you ask the passengers, it’s the customary orbit over Perth city with its bright lights that is their highlight for the return trip. However, all can agree that it is a great evening out and look forward to the next one. Now I need to find an aircraft that can take more than 6 people!

If you’re interested to attend these great evenings, please contact any of the below people to be included on the mailing list. The Club takes into consideration NVFR or IFR ops.

David Currey, Andrew Eldridge, Ray Challen I look forward to seeing you there!

The view over Perth City

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OLD FLYERS

Old Fliers Group June 2021 Written by Steve Rogers

first session we had a retrospective of 18 memorable pre-

You don’t have to be old to join us at our monthly lun-

senters. This seemed to go well as the audience voted to

who looks back at them? This was rectified when in the

cheons, you just need to love flying. True, most of us have

have more of these in the future.

retired from active flying but now we get to talk about how

After a break we heard from Doug Brenkley who wrote

wonderful we were as pilots! A yearly subscription to the

the book entitled “No 4 SFTS Geraldton”. Doug researched

OFG is just $20 and our buffet lunch also $20.

his subject well.

We have had five meetings this year and listened to eight

No 4. Service flying Training School RAAF was formed in

speakers. These talks have ranged from the logistics of

February 1941 for the intermediate and advanced training

dealing with a B747 freighter that ran off the runway to

of pilots under the Empire Air Training Scheme.

what happens when the wheel of your military helicopter

Australia had a desperate need for combat pilots both here

falls off.

and in England. Geraldton was chosen instead of Southern

At the last meeting, we heard from retired Captain Elliott

Cross, considered too turbulent. Norman Brearley was

Montagu who spoke about airmanship and what that

Commander 1942-1944.

means. He has written a book, “Pilot to Pilot”, that goes

Over 1,000 pilots graduated through the school. One hun-

into detail and gives examples of both good and bad crew

dred Avro Ansons were scrounged from all over Australia

resource management.

for the purpose.

We also heard from Peter Mack. Peter is ex-RAF and has a

Doug told us numerous anecdotes of aircraft crashes, a

deep understanding of aviation. His talk on the demise of

sighting of a German reconnaissance plane and the search

the Concorde was comprehensive with new information.

for survivors from the sinking of HMAS Sydney.

Peter will be coming back with another subject soon.

The National Ballooning Championships are scheduled for

We have secured speakers for both July and August. Details

28th August to 4th September. Judge Ruth Wilson accepted

will be emailed to members in due course. It costs nothing

our invitation to give a presentation at our August meeting.

to register your email address with us so you can be “in

Ruth lives in NSW. Due to Covid restrictions on travel this

the loop”. Send your name and email to oldfliersgroup@

may not be possible. There is always a Plan B.

gmail.com

A well-known and respected aviation identity has agreed

Our talks are videoed and edited and uploaded to our

to give a presentation on the past, present and future of

YouTube channel for viewing.

aviation.

Old Fliers Group July 2021 luncheon meeting

Take care and stay safe.

Written by Steve Rogers

View our talks at:

The OFG was the brainchild of Hal Sutton, Brian John and

https://www.youtube.com/c/OldFliersGroup/videos

Roy Hamilton. The first meeting was in April 2004. Since then, there have been 144 presenters and 600 recorded videos.

These are a treasure trove of historical importance, but

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QUIZ NIGHT

Written by Taylor King The quiz night this year was held on Saturday, 19 June upstairs in the Club Lounge. Thank you to all involved in the preparation to ensure the night was successful. We had a total of 19 teams competing against each other over 5 rounds of both aviation and general knowledge questions.

Club Member & Quiz Master, Iain Currill, did an amazing job at hosting the night and kept up with the banter from the teams. A special thank you to the businesses that donated the prizes for the night’s event. Congratulations to Jenny Schmidt’s team ”Dodo’s” for winning overall 1st place.

Our quiz nighters deep in thought

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION Fire Spotting

ly focus on your accuracy during your training”. Smoke

Written by David Currey, CEO

spotters are required to plot a fire to within 80 metres.

“Take care of your aircraft and it will take care of you”

When the Department is attacking a fire, the last thing

advised Michael Cirello, Deputy Chief Pilot of the Depart-

they need is someone trying to view the operations from

ment of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. The

another aircraft or a drone. This will result in all airborne

Department owns 15 Champion Scouts that patrol WA’s

assets being withdrawn immediately which will allow the

skies from Esperance to Geraldton, looking for smoke

fire to strengthen. “If you see a fire, please do not go near

during the fire season.

it, but report the fire to Perth Centre or Melbourne Centre” requested Michael.

The pilots, dubbed ‘Smoke Spotters’, can record between 300 and 400 flying hours per season, and operate from

Michael explained the training required once a pilot was

DBCA bases at Jandakot, Bunbury, Manjimup and Albany.

appointed, followed by a typical day in the life of a smoke

If not smoke spotting, they could be flying the Air Attack

spotter. Refuelling, cleaning the aircraft and conducting

Supervisor who is coordinating water bombers and heli-

oil and filter changes are part and parcel of the pilot’s job.

tacks that are dropping water on a fire.

Many Club and College graduates have been employed as

Michael stressed the importance of accuracy. “Navigation

smoke spotters in the past – maybe some of our current

skills are paramount” he advised, “so make sure you real-

student will be too.

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INDUSTRY PRESENTATION Royal Flying Doctor Service

important. Make sure you are always doing the right thing

Evan Eivers, Class A21 WAAC

and following all procedures accurately and thoroughly.

This month’s industry presentation was presented by

Reputation: word of mouth is very powerful in this small

Training Manager and Check and Training Captain, Terry

industry; reputation can make or break your career and

Robinson, representing RFDS.

it starts from day 1 of our training.

The presentation started with a tour through a PC12 where

Presentation: being neat and tidy goes along away in rep-

we got to explore the features of the aircraft. An advantage

resenting the company and displaying pride and compe-

of flying with RFDS is the fleet of modern aircraft fitted

tence in your flying.

with the latest technology, and the thorough training and

Terry talked about the minimum entry requirements

checking process for the pilots.

needed and how being the right fit for RFDS was just as important.

Terry shared his journey through aviation including his time at RACWA. He also gave us some areas that he felt

I was very grateful for the insight into what it takes to be

were important to being successful in the industry which

a pilot with RFDS, and it was timely boost to class A21

included:

working hard through the PPL syllabus.

Discipline: single pilot operations make self-discipline very

WAAC A21 - Liam Kirk, Avneet Gill, Roneesha James

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FAREWELL Last month we said farewell to one of our Engineers, Henry Brink.

Back in 2016, Henry came to us as a 17-year-old, eager to start a 1st-year Apprenticeship - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer(Mechanical). Henry, it has been an absolute pleasure having you here for the past 5.5 years, we thank you for your hard work and loyalty to the Club.

We wish you all the best with your new adventure!

Lachlan, Mark, Paul, Ron, Henry, Harry and Dave

RACWA YOUNG EAGLES PROGRAM The Royal Aero Club of WA is proud to announce that the RACWA Young Eagles Program is back!

RACWA Young Eagles is an exciting program designed to provide extraordinary aviation experiences to prospective future aviators between 10 and 16 years of age.

This is an exclusive activities-based learning experience, limited to 20 participants. The program operates from the RACWA Clubhouse at Jandakot Airport over 6 weekends. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact marketing@royalaeroclubwa.com.au 19

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