On the 19th October 2008 Sydney largest fly-in will be held at Hoxton Park Airport which will attract many general aviation aircraft, sport aircraft, ultralight aircraft and members of various flying clubs within Sydney. Anyone that supports aviation or is interested in aircraft is welcome. For more information visit the Hoxton Park Final Fly-In website.

On the 27th October 2008, Hoxton Park Airport will be closed. Unfortunately, this loss will affect the aviation community and makes pilot training very inconvenient within the Sydney basin. Due to the distances we need to travel to either Bankstown, or Camden, wanna be Sydney pilots will have to think twice about pilot training.

Wings Wheels and Wine will be held on 21st April 2007. The event is held annually with alot of activities held for all members of the family. The event includes a fly-in for all pilots to visit. There is usually a variety of aircraft on display

This year you'll see amazing jet aircraft, spectacular aerobatic display, vintage, exotic, custom-built and racing vehicle, a classic collection of motor cycles, 4WD action and some of the tastiest wine & food exhibits you've ever seen.

For more information visit: http://www.mudgeeaeroclub.hwy.com.au/www07.html

Great News - Product Release

Freebird Aviation A’Asia is proud to introduce the Black Max BX-1000 Disc Brake kit onto the Australasian light aircraft market, this product received a lot interest from other light aircraft manufacturers at EAA AirVenture 2006.

We have developed mounts for Challenger, Kolb, & Quick Silver, in OZ we have customers who have (edited)d the BX-1000 to Thrusters and Starlets with more other types on the way.

This economical lightweight hydraulic brake system is complete, simple to install and simple to use. The most affordable hydraulic system on the market.

Kit Part No. #44708 Includes:

* Master Cylinder with a built-in reservoir and brake handle,
* 6” polished aluminium wheels, Hubs with double sealed bearings,
* Tyres can be supplied, brake disc rotors, black anodised calipers, brake pads, 5/8” diameter axles with keyways (other sizes available),
* 14 feet of hydraulic brake line, all fittings and hardware supplied with an installation and parts manual.
* Kit can be tailored to suit your aircraft, we can also help with installation.

Installation can be setup for single lever or for differential operation, the master cylinder’s built-in reservoir allows you to bleed brakes from top down.
The fully floating disc rotor compensates for disc/pad alignment, providing a smooth strong braking action, with a true “Maximum Braking Effort” available during run-ups and landings.

Available from Freebird Aviation A’Asia on 02 6227 2259, 0427 406 725 or email freebirdaviation@netscape.net. You can also order Kit #44708 on-line at www.freebirdaviation.com.au.

Hi all

How often have you tried to carry out a weight and balance and the figures are never the same?

Well we are able to help with the new WiNN Balance software.

This software was originally designed for the Ultralight / Experimental aircraft builder/designer to assist in weight and balance calculations also works on conventional aircraft.
It is also easy to use for everyday flight planning.
Runs on Win95/98/Me/2000/XP

$39.99 inc GST

Click "read more" below and/or test drive this program @ www.winnbalance.com

Australia & NZ distributor - Freebird Aviation Australasia Mobile 0427 406 725

For those of us lucky enough to call Australia home, we know what a hot, dry, brown, yellow and red summer we experience from December through February (and sometimes lingering through March).

Despite the huge advances in Microsoft's wonderful Flight Simulator, the seasonal changes tend to be very northern hemisphere focused, and our summer looks more like our winter.

So this is why the Vista Australis project was born: for all those Aussies who love to fly for real and also sim downunder, and all our overseas friends (and there are many), who'd like to experience what our Great South Land is REALLY like to fly over in summer too.

Recently Australian Recreational Flying visited Temora for a glimpse of the Warbird action that occurs. On the 28th OCT 2005 we hired a Jabiru and flew from 'The Oaks, NSW' to Temora, NSW and back for their airshow weekend which occurs once every 2 months.

To watch the video click "read more" under this story.

For more information about the airshows visit the Temora Aviation Website.

Good Morning,

we are looking for ultralight dealers for a sales partnership.

Please visit http://www.harroth.com/aeromaxx.htm

If you are interested please contact us by mail.

Regards,

Ralf Voigt


Aircraft Manufactory Voigt & Partners

NEWSFLASH for ASIC Applications (7 July 2005): "Wait around 4 weeks as the system for getting as ASIC is changing. The new system shouldnt require us to have direct contact with these RPT airports to apply for an ASIC. The system is being streamlined to make it more accessible for people such as Recreational Pilots." says Tracey from www.dotars.gov.au/transsec/atsa . Watch this website for more info or visit dotars.gov.au directly.

Recreational (Ultralight) Pilots should apply for an ASIC only for access to security controlled airports. Read the facts on ASIC's (Aviation Security Industry Cards). Airports issuing ASICs are listed here. You must have your ASIC ready before 1 Jan 2005 for access to RPT airports.

For PPL or CASA issued licence holders most information can be found at CASA Licencing Direct. You will require a Aviation Identification and Photo Licence by 01 Jan 2006 in addition to an ASIC.

Simply, the new Aviation Identification (previously called a Flight Crew Identification) still requires you to have the seperate ASIC if you wish to access a security controlled airport. Passengers do not need as ASIC if they are escorted by an ASIC holder. To apply for an Photograhic Licence and Aviation Identification use Form 639

CASA have released, some time ago, Visual Pilot Guides to assist pilots in various busy locations around around Australia.

Sydney Area | Melbourne Area | Jandakot Area | Archerfield Area

Check them out as they contain a wealth of information but ensure that you refer back to your ERSA, NOTAMS and VTC/VNC for the latest information.