March 2013 Web - Australian Beechcraft Society
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March 2013 Web - Australian Beechcraft Society
AUSTRALIAN BONANZA SOCIETY MARCH 2013 NO. 92 The ABS each year promotes International Learn to Fly Day, next on 11 May 2013 and we see this as an opportunity for ABS to introduce a young person to flight and to promote Australian Captain Owen Zupp’s eBook 50 Tales of Flight to our 9,600 members around the world. This book is so beautifully written and in many ways reminds me of one of my favourite Aviation books “Fate is the Hunter” by Ernest Gann. – Editor Peter Gordon. M A G A Z I N E Of Dreams and Metal Detectors Chapter 24 “In one of those great moments, I recently took my daughter for her first flight in a light aircraft. Her excitement and sheer joy reminded me of a time 40 years ago when my father had first taken me aloft in a seat that was complemented by a control column instead of a tray table. Yet within the period of my lifetime, the face of aviation security has changed so incredibly that one wonders if the joy is being strangled at the grass roots level of aviation. My parents told tales of barnstorming pilots landing on local farms and taking folks for their first flight in frail machines with open cockpits. Airfields were far more developed by my childhood, but the ability to interact with ‘planes and pilots was still common. Airfields were littered with new Pipers, Cessnas and Beechcraft, while DC-3s and Beavers fired up their radials and the Mustangs in civilian garb roared skyward to tow targets for the military. There was all manner of wings to climb upon and instrument panels to gaze at through hands cupped on Perspex. As long as you paid due respect to taxiways and people’s property, there were basically no restrictions for the budding young aviator. Free to wander and explore, query and question. And those who called the airport their home could not encourage the next generation enough, hoisting them into seats and on occasions taking them for that prized goal; a circuit! A small camera with twelve valued frames of film was standard equipment and the week’s wait for developing was almost too long to bear. The entire experience of a visit to the airport was about as good as it could get for a keen youngster. And then the events of 11th September 2001 took place and forever changed our world and our industry. Flying internationally in the months following the attacks, security screening was heightened to a level never seen. When Richard Reid attempted to take an aircraft down with explosive shoes only a month later, footwear became the next target. Less than two years later, Heathrow was the scene of a strong military presence when fears of a ‘surface to air missile’ attack raised their head and I walked through Terminal 4 surrounded by combat ready troops. The scene was not so different in 2006 when the ‘liquids and gels’ Trans-Atlantic plot was foiled. The postcards of Pan-Am Clippers and bow-tied waiters were long gone, now replaced by the harsh reality of a 21st Century under fire. These security measures were inevitable, not only to deter those who would attack an aircraft, but to provide some degree of confidence in the industry for those who choose to fly. Undoubtedly there will be further measures in the future as one and all recognise that it is an area of ongoing review where complacency is potentially the attacker’s greatest weapon. But how has this brave new world affected the next generation of starry-eyed aviators? At some airfields, easy access has been replaced towering fences and coded Continued on Page 3 MAGAZINE OF THE AUSTRALIAN BONANZA SOCIETY LTD. ACN 057 887 500 Presidents Report Committee PRESIDENT & TRAINING Peter Janssen Telephone: (03) 9870 5453 Facsimile: (03) 9720 0805 Mobile: 0418 168 723 E-Mail: president@abs.org.au SECRETARY Jan Novakovic Telephone: (07) 5530 2361 Facsimile: (07) 5530 6135 E-Mail: secretary@abs.org.au TREASURER ADMINISTRATION & ACCOUNTING Judith Gordon Telephone: (03) 5261 5382 Facsimile: 1300 305 047 Mobile: 0447 615 382 E-Mail: jgordon@vic.chariot.net.au MEMBERSHIP, MAGAZINE & WEBSITE Peter Gordon Telephone: (03) 5261 5382 Facsimile: 1300 305 047 Mobile: 0418 526 325 E-Mail: pgordon@vic.chariot.net.au MARKETING Keith Russell Telephone: (03) 5821 4180 Facsimile: (03) 5831 1072 Mobile: 0418 311 286 E-Mail: keithr2@bigpond.net.au EVENTS Debbi Smith Telephone: (03) 9870 5453 Mobile: 0438 347 904 E-Mail: debbi@janper.com.au COMMITTEE Ron Koyich Telephone: (+617) 5470 2473 Mobile: 0412 800 153 E-Mail: ron@abs.org.au MAINTENANCE & REGULATORY David Young Phone: (07) 3204 4627 Facsimile: (07) 3204 6387 Mobile: 0423 003 306 E-Mail: david-young@ecn.net.au IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Mark Davey Telephone: (03) 9787 4530 Facsimile: (03) 9775 2385 Mobile: 0418 358 653 E-Mail: prodsys@tpg.com.au Past Presidents 2012 2011 2009 - 2010 2008 - 2009 2006 - 2007 2004 - 2005 2002 - 2003 1999 - 2001 1998 1997 1996 1994 -1995 1993 1992 1988 -1991 1987 Page 2 Mark Davey David Young James Cherry Jock Folan Keith Duce Dennis Bartlett Rob Kerr Peter Gordon Ann Hordern Peter Waterhouse David Herbert Bill Finlen Bill Bedser Dennis Bartlett Mark Davey Richard Smart I trust that everyone had a joyous festive season; it’s hard to believe that it’s March already. As you read this Avalon will be done and dusted, however, at the moment we are preparing for it, with four display aircraft and a promotional ABS tent. Once again a huge effort has gone into promoting and organising this event and many thanks go to Peter Gordon (his eleventh airshow) for making the Avalon Air Show a success for the Australian Bonanza Society. We are now in the final preparation stages of the Cowra BPPP which is a fully booked event with Thomas Turner from the US presenting our Ground School and Matt Hall our guest speaker at the Saturday night dinner. We have 30 aircraft flying and 8 planes booked for the service clinic and it is shaping up to be our most successful BPPP. This is our signature event and it takes so much to plan an event of this size and we are hoping it all runs smoothly and everyone that participates will come out of it a better and more informed pilot. 2013 is shaping up as a busy year for the Australian Bonanza Society and we are also in the early planning stages of the South Australian Safari with David Herbert as the organizer. This flyaway will probably start in Mount Gambier and possibly finish in Renmark with points of interest being Port Lincoln and Kangaroo Island along the way. This is planned for October this year and will be restricted to the first 20 members on a “first in best dressed” basis. We will keep you informed and ask for expressions of interest and registration forms will come out shortly. One of our newest members, Michael Loccisano and his wife Belinda have suggested a Xmas in July at their stunning premises in Warburton Victoria and we have taken them up on the offer to host the Victorian Xmas Party in July there on Saturday 13 July, 2013. This is open to all members not just those of us living in Victoria but again will be limited in numbers. Details are advertised in this magazine. Please advise expressions of interest to Debbi Smith. On a more serious note, we need to find a new Secretary. Jan Novakovic has been the Secretary for as long as I have been on the committee and does a wonderful and thorough job, however, she now has a granddaughter Ada, born 15 Feb and would like to commit her time to her and other interests. I believe all members of the ABS should spend a term on the committee either as a general committee member or an executive member. This not only shares the workload and makes for smooth running of the society, but it shares new ideas and keeps you at the pulse of the ABS. So if you believe that you have the skills required or know of someone worthy, please feel free to contact myself or any other committee member. We need to give this pressing issue our priority for Jan’s sake! I look forward to Avalon at the end of the week and the Cowra BPPP later this month where I hope to catch up with all of you who are participating. Safe Flying Peter Janssen President Membership Membership of the Australian Bonanza Society Ltd. is available at a cost of $200 p.a inc. GST, due January 1st. each year. Application forms are available from committee members or the A.B.S. web site. Become a member and enjoy the benefits, including; social activities, pilot proficiency programs and Bonanza/Baron Service Clinics. www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au security gates. Benches which once offered unobscured views are cordoned off and security vehicles pause and at times question those peering through fences with a telephoto lens. The accessibility of aviation has disappeared for many youngsters and the sterile airline terminal and a windowless aerobridge is the most that is on offer to many. Is this an environment where dreams and excitement can be nurtured as they once were? In the face of these hurdles there is definitely still hope for the next wave of budding aviators and engineers, however, a greater degree of responsibility also rests with those of us who have already taken to the skies and can remember the times before the sky went a darker shade. Programs such as the ‘Young Eagles’ in the United States are growing elsewhere and offer an opportunity for youngsters to go flying in a general aviation aeroplane free of charge through the generosity of volunteers. Youth organisations around the world such as Air Cadets seek to encourage air-mindedness and offer opportunities for their members to get see aviation at a closer range than is normally available. While these organisations do a tremendous job, the responsibility doesn’t end with the group; it stays with the individual. As pilots, instructors, owners and engineers we should take the time to avail opportunities to those young minds that show an interest in our chosen endeavour. It may be in the form of organising a school excursion to your airfield, or attending a careers night; it may be even in the form of taking a bright-eyed future aviator for a lap of the airfield. The reality of our times is that these gestures will be less spontaneous and more the subject of procedures and protocol. Accordingly, that will call for a greater degree of organisation and effort, but it is something we must undertake. Sure, the internet offers images, videos and glimpses of aviation hardware from around the world, but a computer can never impart the true sounds, smells and air-sense that spinning propellers and popping exhausts bring to life. It is as much about atmosphere as it is imagery. A failure to encourage those coming through will manifest commercially as a ‘pilot shortage’, but the shortcoming runs much deeper than that; it is the loss of opportunity. Not all those we encourage will pursue aviation as a career or even pursue it as a hobby, but their exposure to aviation and the magic of flight may just set the wheels of imagination and ambition in motion. That one flight may serve to provide a young mind with an insight into why self-discipline is important or how safety is always a consideration. The lesson may just be as simple as someone taking the time out to show an interest. The headlines will continue to spread gloom about an industry under threat, but that does not mean that there is no room left for a youngster’s dreams. In a world of security fences and metal detectors, we all have the ability to go against the trend and encourage the next generation to share in the joy of flight”. In “50 Tales of Flight”, the reader is not simply taken aloft in everything from biplanes to Boeings as the title may suggest. True, the flight deck door has been cracked ajar and the canvas cover pulled back from the open cockpit, but this book is built from the ground up. From the alarm clock buzzing to begin the airline pilot’s day to the sound of silence when a light aircraft engine fails and all that lies beneath are trees and cliffs.There are moments of tension and others of humorous relief to be found amongst this collection of stories from the author’s thirty years aloft. Interspersed are tales of other aviators too. Veterans of wars now passed and some who lost their lives pursuing their passion.There are images of the sights and people contained within the words. In some ways this book tracks an aviation life, but in others it offers insights and inspiration; just as the sky itself does. For anyone interested in aviation, or just intrigued by this seemingly removed field of endeavour, there is much to be seen through these “50 Tales of Flight”. FOR SALE VH-BZY 1990 A-36 Bonanza E-2551 Equipment Factory Air-Conditioning, Standby Gyro Pump, Standby Electric digital A/H, Gami Fuel injection, Concord Sealed Battery OCT11 Engine Hours: 323.4 Operational Category: IFR Airwork. Aircraft Hangared,. Detailed Description: White with Green, Gold and Burgundy stripes. 6 seat club cream leather interior ATTIS: 6992.9hrs Engine: IO-550 Prop: TSOH 21.8 Modifications: Nil Avionics: Garmin GMA347 Audio Panel, King KDF806 ADF, King KEA 130, Encoding Altimeter, King KCS HIS, King KT 79 Transponder, Garmin GNS 430, JPI EDM 700 Engine analyser, King KY 196A VHF Com 2, King KN 53 VHF Nav 2, S-TEC 55X Autopilot, Insight SF-2000 Strikefinder. Additional Equipment: Exterior Aircraft Cover, Engine Bungs Exterior: 9/10 Painted 2003 Interior: Refurbished 2003 Inspection Status: Wing Bolt Inspection carried out 28/10/10, 100 hrly till 24/4/14 Price: $235,000.00 +GST if applicable Contact: Anna Jowitt Mobile: 0420 500 422 Fax: 02 6771 5002 Email: anna.jowitt@wf.catholic.edu.au Reprinted with kind permission of the Author © Zupp, Owen (2013-02-23). 50 Tales of Flight: From Biplanes to Boeings (Kindle Locations 1430-1438). Tower Aviation. Kindle Edition. www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au Page 3 BPPP: All Keyed Up Thomas P. Turner Engine failure! You maintain control of the Bonanza, adjusting attitude for Best Glide speed as you turn toward the nearest suitable landing site. You run the engine troubleshooting steps from memory: Fuel selector SWITCH to a main tank containing fuel, mixture FULL RICH, auxiliary boost pump ON (or HIGH as appropriate), magnetos to BOTH, alternate air handle PULL. But nothing got the engine restarted. You’re committed to a glide, so you pull the propeller control to LOW RPM and adjust your attitude for glide speed. How should you maneuver to ensure you’ll make it to the field (or airport) you’ve picked? When gliding to an emergency landing site, visualize how you will approach and fly the pattern. To better picture how you will maneuver to land, identify the “key” positions around the runway or field. Fly the airplane to arrive at one of these positions, then make a continuous gliding turn as needed until you are on the ground. Here are the key positions: lose altitude more quickly by pushing the propeller control forward—using the propeller as a speed brake—or simply by flying faster so the additional drag makes the airplane descend more rapidly. From base key, slow to Emergency Landing Approach speed and continue on to landing. Time your flap extension to fly the correct glidepath. If flaps are down and you’re still high, slip as needed to lose altitude without gaining speed. As you cross the field’s boundary, remember to touch down wings level, under control, at the slowest safe airspeed (just above the stall) to minimize impact forces should you run into an obstacle. I flew this maneuver with instructor Adrian Eichhorn during my first BPPP experience several years ago, and it was an eye-opener. It’s surprisingly easy to judge your glide to a precise touchdown if you use the key method. Practice it occasionally, most safely with a BPPPstandardized instructor in the right seat, and you’ll be “all keyed up” for a safe emergency landing in the unlikely event of engine failure in a single-engine Beechcraft. The Hideout A unique, luxury aviation retreat Near Port Macquarie, NSW Key Positions, from BPPP Online+Flight High key is 2500 feet above the airport. The downwind key is a point 1500 feet above the field abeam your planned touchdown aim point. Note this is higher than a typical downwind leg, because your rate of descent in a glide will be greater than a normal approach. Base key is 1000 feet above field elevation and threequarters of a mile from the touchdown spot. This is a high, tight approach compared to what most pilots normally fly. The straight-in key is 800 feet above the field and one mile from touchdown, if your only option is a landing zone straight ahead. From your current altitude, spiral or maneuver down until you reach one of the key positions. From any key spot, extending the landing gear and making a continuous, roughly 25-degree bank continuous turn at Best Glide speed will take you to base key. 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There is a queen bed in one bedroom and a double and single bed in the second bedroom. A generously sized open plan sitting/dining room and kitchen provide space to relax. A spacious bathroom, separate toilet and laundry complete the accommodation. The living area has a split system air conditioner. Entertain yourselves on the generous verandah and deck at the rear of the property overlooking expansive farmland or enjoying a beautiful sunset. A vehicle can be made available if you require. BOOKINGS: www.dexfieldpark.com ENQUIRIES: Call Sue on 0410 541602 www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au Have I enough Spark in my Plug? Engine Management 101 By David Brown Greetings to all the Australian Bonanza Society members, and thank you to a few of the ABS crew for inviting me, one of those RV guys, into your fold. By way of introduction, I have been writing articles for the Sport Aircraft Association of Australia (SAAA) for a year or so now, and some have even been welcomed from folk as far away as the USA, and the president of Tempest no less, so I thought we would kick off with this one. My flying activities have me active on the National Council of the SAAA, and currently the Vice President, as well as in partnership with Andrew Denyer (Riverina Airmotive) in Advanced Pilot Seminars Australia. John Deakin of APS fame in the USA reviews my articles so I trust they are of high quality and technically sound. More importantly, I hope enjoyable and benefit you the ABS member. In the GA fleet, the Beech product is the benchmark of certified aircraft, I am sure our Cirrus friends quietly agree they in a different sense are the only ones who can compare, and for a mature design like the Beech, that is a massive track record. So I am privileged and honoured to participate in the content of the ABS magazine. If there are topics or question you would like covered in future, I would love to hear from you, drop me a line at davidbrown@advancedpilot.com and I will do my best to oblige. Now as many of you know I am a big believer in knowing your engine, and knowing how things really do work, not just Old Wives Tales handed down the generations in hanger talk. Workload permitting (that’s my disclaimer for forgetting) I will piece together some articles for the coming editions that I hope will be of educational benefit. I am not inventing anything new here, and please understand that this is not some fancy new found knowledge, the vast majority of it has been around since the days of post WWII radial piston airliners. It just seems down the generations the stories in the clubhouse or hangar have over taken pure science and fact. So for my first article, despite saying everything I have to share in this column is old news, I want to kick off with some new news. So let me start with a question Have I enough Spark in my Plug? Leaving the magneto and harness out of this for the moment, even spark plug cleaning and gapping is something covered as pilot maintenance under Schedule 8 however how many folk really know what things they need to be on the lookout for. So let’s look into things a bit closer, considering that aviation plugs range from $30 for the massive electrode type to $70 or more for the fine wire type, when you have 8 or 12 of them they make up a fair investment in your maintenance budget. www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au Cleaning: Most aviation repair shops can blast and clean your plugs and do a “bomb test” under pressure to see how well they are sparking, but really the best test is done with an inflight mag test, done LOP and using an all cylinder engine monitor. Quite frankly, if you invest a heap of money in a fine aero engine, the least you can do is invest in an all cylinder monitor, and these days they are so cheap it is inexcusable in my opinion. So back to cleaning, we clean ours by carefully picking out any small lead balls sitting in the bottom plugs and that is about it, running LOP means very clean engines and plugs. If you need to blast them so be it, but make sure they are all cleaned up afterwards, the blasting media is not welcome inside your engine! I find a can of Carby Cleaner excellent and cleaning the plug and its thread. Gap Checking: How many spark plugs out there are checked at every oil change? Sure you could let them go to 100 hours, but it has been proven that with Massive Electrode plugs, correct gap range can be exceeded between 50-100 hours, and while in this time you will not have a failing engine, your combustion process is not at its best. The setting of the gap needs to be from 0.016” to 0.018” and anything over 0.022” is in need of a tweak. Here is what a gap gauge tool looks like, they cost very little from the many suppliers of aviation spark plugs and a gap adjusting tool should be purchased with it. When adjusting the gap down, do it very small increments, you do not want to go past 0.015” Inspection: This is a very critical point, use a magnifying glass if need be, and look for any signs of cracking in the ceramic insulator. There is nothing that will destroy your engine faster than pre-ignition. Nothing! And the most likely cause of pre-ignition is from a spark plug with a cracked or broken ceramic insulator. Not all cracks will be easy to see either, so here is another good reason for me to plug the use of an all cylinder monitor. A rapidly rising CHT, and I mean rapidly, is most likely a sign of pre-ignition. That cylinder is minutes from destruction, and you are looking for an unscheduled landing. Going full rich and pulling back the power immediately will most likely save your engine and allow you to get on the ground in search of new plugs and a boroscope. Page 5 Brayly had to say on www.beechtalk.com On Friday afternoon, Tornado Alley Turbo, Inc. (TAT), released the following mandatory service bulletin. http://www.taturbo.com/TATSR22-SB11-05%202011.pdf We have asked the FAA to turn that MSB into an Airworthiness Directive.This MSB only applies to the fleet of TN SR 22 aircraft ( > 950 aircraft). However, as soon as we can get it drafted, TAT intends to submit a further MSB covering the smaller number of TN Bonanzas that may have Champion RHB32S fine wire spark plugs. We have been collecting data and researching this situation very closely. The time has come to deal with this issue in a definitive manner. Therefore, if you have one of the TAT turbo normalizing systems, please do not wait for the subsequent Bonanza specific service bulletin. Regards, George Here is a plug all covered in oil, take a close look at the cracked insulator, then look at the piston. It is not how hard you run the engine. Rather, it is how you run the engine hard! The folk at GAMI and TAT do far more engine performance study per year than anyone, including both major manufacturers combined, and when they release something like this it is not a laughing matter. So far 4 months later they do not have any solid reason for the Champion fine wires failing. The other major plug supplier, Tempest seems to not suffer this problem. If I had a turbocharged engine of any sort, right now I would remove any fine wire Champions and install the Tempest equivalent. This happened in a Cirrus SR22 climbing through 1500’ ….yes, One Thousand Five Hundred. Copper washers or gaskets: These need to be annealed or renewed. Simple! Threads: besides cleaning and looking for damage, every reinstallation requires the use of a proper spark plug thread lubricant and anti-seize. I do not think this requires much explanation, just think of the cost of not doing so. Resistance: What is that I hear you say? Well how many of us always check the resistance with a multimeter of our spark plugs? Not many? Very few, if any I would suggest, up until now. I will digress a little further in a minute, which I usually do, but the important facts you want to know are, a healthy spark plug is one that has its resistance around 1300-1500 ohms. They could still be considered serviceable up to maybe 4000 or 5000 ohms but at 5K it is time to bin them. The poor spark performance and stress on your ignition system components is not well documented, but believed to be less than ideal by those who specialise in the area of magnetos. There is a noticeable improvement in engine smoothness when a rogue or two plugs are replaced; again an all cylinder engine monitor pays for itself once again. We found this after finding a couple in the 30K ohm range. So why all the fuss all of a sudden? I am glad you asked, and this is the very reason my first Engine Management article is about spark plugs and in particular checking resistance and for cracked insulators. Back in late September 2011 Tornado Alley Turbo released a Mandatory Service Bulletin, and here is what George Page 6 As a result of this problem and very pragmatic studies, it was also found that the Champion plugs were gaining in resistance. Some well over 30K ohms and beyond 1M ohm. They found that the Tempest plugs were not. A voluntary survey of Beech owners confirmed this. I found in our RV10’s IO-540 the Champions with about 250 hours had varying results, some well beyond the Maximum of 5K ohms. From 2 sets of Champions and one set of tempest, we now only have one of each brand. The Tempest were all stable and like new. Interesting that the engine performance is far better when there is a good set of plugs (gap and resistance) installed. We now have a within spec set of Champions installed and the engine runs nicely LOP. Once these start going out of spec, I think you know which brand both sets of ours will be. This is not meant to be a “plug” for one brand versus another, but when the price of plugs and their expected life is of concern enough to some people I want to make it perfectly clear what not only I have found, but what the leaders in engine knowledge have found. In the long run, it will save you money. In the case of magneto damage to points and coils, a fair bit of reliability and money, and for anyone running a turbo engine say in a Lancair, possibly your life or a stack of money. Remember the humble little spark plug is not to be forgotten when you change your oil next. Enough for this edition, I will move into more dangerous territory next time on the truth and benefits of running LOP, a few surprises about who can do it even though they thought otherwise, and if anyone has any questions they would like to throw up for discussion, please email me at: davidbrown@advancedpilot.com and I will see what I can do! www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au Press Release Advanced Pilot Seminars Coming to Australia The world-recognized leaders in piston aircraft engine management training have taken on new partners in the training program in Australia. Andrew Denyer and David Brown have similar and complimentary backgrounds in mechanical engineering and automation as well as aviation where flying, engine building and management training are passions that equal those of the Advanced Pilot Seminars founders John Deakin, Walter Atkinson and George Braly. The first two seminars will be held in Brisbane (May 17-19) and Melbourne (May 24-26). Participants will have an opportunity to meet John Deakin and Walter Atkinson who are scheduled to be with us from the US for these two seminars. This provides for a rare educational experience outside of Ada, Oklahoma. Engine Management Made Easy is a multi-media training program that focuses on the often over-looked vital area of engine management training. A thorough understanding of the combustion process enables the pilot to safely and efficiently operate the engine with confidence. The truths and myths about detonation and pre-ignition will be exposed through a demonstration on a running aircraft engine. The participant learns how engine performance is optimized in all flight conditions and how to interpret the valuable data provided by engine monitor systems. With training and understanding, engine monitors can save literally thousands of dollars in maintenance annually, and perhaps even save your life. If your most valuable assets are your family, friends and your aeroplane, it makes great financial sense to invest in this segment of education that will save money while making flights safer. http://www.advancedpilot.com AUSTRALIAN AIR LEAGUE – LILYDALE BRANCH – CADET OF THE YEAR AWARD Once again the Australian Bonanza Society was asked to sponsor the award for the Cadet of The Year 2012. On December 10th, Debbi Smith and Peter Janssen went along to their presentation night, amongst local council members, officers and excited parents. It was a wonderful evening, being the 40th anniversary year of the Australian Air League and Lilydale prides itself on having seven new members with 50% growth this year and an active list of nineteen aged between eight and eighteen, including one female. Their activities this year included a CFA fire drill, paper plane making, the Healesville march, they went in the simulator at the Air Show, had a guest speaker from the RAAF roulettes, discussions on aircraft modelling techniques, a first aid course and visited an aircraft factory as well as an athletics completion where Lilydale branch came third overall. I was honoured to present this year’s award for Cadet of The Year, to Leading Cadet Mitchell MacLay, as best all rounder. www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au Page 7 Coming to a BPPP near you ... Sport: DOB: Residence: Height: Eyes: Hair: Air Racing 16/09/1971 (40) Newcastle, NSW 175cm Brown Light Brown MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS 2010 Red Bull Air Race – 7th Overall 2nd round 2, Perth 3rd round 6, Lausitz 2009 Red Bull Air Race – 3rd Overall 3rd round 5, Porto 2007-09 Manager Air Control Operations, Department of Defence Promoted to Wing Commander Won Freestyle section of Unlimited competition Australian National Aerobatic Championships 2006-07 Executive Manager, Department of Defence Category A – Fighter Combat Instructor RAAF Commendation 2005-06 Course Director, Department of Defence 2003 Aerial Achievement Medal - USAF Air Medal – USAF Air Medal First Clasp – USAF Australian Active Service Medal 2002-04 USAF Exchange Officer, Department of Defence 1999-01 1999 Fighter Combat Instructor Dux Fighter Combat Instructor Course Top Gun Dux F/A- 18 Hornet Operational Conversion Course Dux Basic Fighter Pilot Course Dux Wings course 1995 1994 1992 In 2009, following a decorated career as a RAAF combat fighter, Australia’s very own top gun pilot Matt Hall became the first Australian ever to compete in the Red Bull Air Race World Championships, the fastest and most exciting sport on the planet. Hall finished the season third overall to become the first rookie in history to end his debut season on the podium. He followed that up with two podium finishes in 2010. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, Air Race pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track made up of air-filled pylons, reaching speeds of 370 kilometres per hour while withstanding forces of up to 12 G’s. Each Air Race is unique. From the heart of the city to the open countryside, over land or water, an Air Race can take place almost anywhere. Spectacular backdrops and jaw-dropping action guarantee that spectators experience one of the most innovative and exciting new sports competitions around today. Hall is a highly credentialed and skilled pilot with over 1500 Hornet hours, 500 hours in the F-15E Strike Eagle (including combat), over 700 hours in light aircraft and over 600 hours doing aerobatics. Ending his military career in 2009 as a Wing Commander, Hall was awarded dux of his Fighter Combat Instructor Course -Top Gun (1999), F/A-18 Hornet Operational Conversion Course (1995), Basic Fighter Pilot Course (1994) and Wings course (1992) and was also awarded Fighter Pilot of the Year in 1997. He has represented Australia as a United States Air Force (USAF) exchange officer in North Carolina, USA, instructed F-15E aircrew attending USAF Weapons School and briefed Australian Embassy staff at Washington annually on accomplishments and recommendations for future RAAF operations. Hall was also awarded the Air Medal and an Air Medal First Oak Leaf Cluster for operational service in Iraq where he flew in the second Gulf War. A highly self disciplined individual, Hall is respected for his ability to communicate with people at all levels and is greatly admired for his focus under pressure and leadership qualities. He is an outstanding motivator and is a popular public speaker, mentor and role model. Hall has represented Australia for most of his life in the Royal Australian Air Force, one of the highest honours any Australian can aspire to. And now he gets to represent Australia in sport, a fantastic story for a very proud Aussie. For team and media enquires please contact: Operations Manager David Lyall | Ph: +61 403 777 026 | Email: team@matthallracing.com Web: www.matthallracing.com © Matt Hall Racing Saturday 13th July 2013 Xmas in July 3 Course dinner, one night accommodation in double room (breakfast included) and transfers return to Lilydale airport - $220 per guest, or 3 Course dinner, one night accommodation in double room (breakfast included) - $170 per guest, or 3 Course dinner only - $70 per guest BOOK NOW - 20 spots available Contact: debbi@janper.com.au Mobile: 0438 347 904 Page 8 https://twitter.com/BonanzaSociety www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au FABULOUS FLIGHT? – NO WAY! (Article by David Donelly) Our ABS magazine editor, among his suggestions for an appropriate contribution, always asks for “an article about a fabulous flight”. How about some flights that were so “unfabulous” they might be better forgotten? Here are a few of mine in that category: March 1956, Tiger Moth. I had about 20 hours experience, could do solo stall and spin recovery, so why not try a loop? In the Bankstown training area I had enough height but going over the top with somewhat less than positive “g”, an object fell out of the cockpit. As I sagged in the straps I was glad it wasn’t me. Why do eighteen-year-olds think they are indestructible? March 1958, Chipmunk. The Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) at Newcastle had a meeting to attend at Port Macquarie and asked me if I would like to do the flying. We flew coastal and the RAAF at Williamtown had no traffic to delay us. The Chipmunk has two fuel tanks (with gauges conveniently located on the wings). We used most of the left tank fuel on the northbound leg and although I wanted to refuel at Port Macquarie the CFI vetoed this idea (cheaper fuel at our own aero club). On the southbound sector the Air Force had Sabre jets taking off and we spent 20 minutes holding over the beach north of Williamtown anxiously waiting for a clearance. Sure, we had a gallon or so left on landing. Why didn’t I, as the pilot doing the flying, insist on refuelling? March 1958, Tiger Moth. Practice instrument flight with a turn-and-bank indicator as the primary flight instrument! How realistic is that? As the instructor briefly took over while I pulled the claustrophobic canvas hood over my head I felt unexpected roll forces and heard bleating cries coming from the voice pipe. Once I interpreted the cries as “Take over!” I threw back the hood, grabbed stick and rudder and corrected the incipient spiral dive. Turns out that after some maintenance work the rudders had not been reconnected in the front cockpit. Why didn’t we ground check flight controls from both cockpits before flight? April 1958, Auster. On a winter afternoon with a friend I was to ferry an Auster from Albion Park (Wollongong) to the aero club at Broadmeadows (Newcastle). I assumed we would beat last light ok but the Auster was about as fast as a pelican (although not as manoeuvrable) and as the headwind increased and the sunlight faded a night landing became inevitable. Staff at the aero club put down a flare path for me but on descent I discovered that the Auster had no https://twitter.com/BonanzaSociety instrument lights. Luckily my friend was a smoker and he struck matches for me so that I could read the airspeed on short final. Why didn’t I actually calculate ETA versus last light, overnight Albion Park and leave in the morning? December 1958, Chipmunk. A student pilot, low on fuel, had force landed one of the aero club’s Chipmunks in a paddock. The aircraft was not damaged so to recover it an instructor and I flew to the site. I carried spare fuel in a four-gallon drum on the floor between my knees. Nothing wrong with the instructor’s paddock landing except that the wheels went in and out of rabbit burrows and I thought the aircraft would overturn. Why did I think it was safe to fly with a drum of fuel as a cockpit companion? April 2003, Cessna 310. After a long flight I returned to home port, Lilydale, but did not refuel on arrival (perhaps the thought of a cold beer in the rusty hangar fridge was too much). When a couple of days later I went to the airport to refuel, instead of taxying directly to the fuel pad I decided to carry out a short local flight. Wind was a strong north-westerly with large clouds building up to the west and I took off on Runway 36L. On return to the circuit the wind was now due west at roughly 20 knots and there had been a heavy shower of rain. Touchdown to the north was normal but braking on the slick grass was poor and the aircraft slid to the right of the runway. I used all of the runway to stop and the aircraft came to rest pointing 30 degrees towards the west. Why didn’t I make a sensible assessment of clearly visible local conditions and just taxy to the fuel pad? April 2007, Cessna 310. Mostly I planned IFR but for a flight of 40 minutes from Wangaratta to Lilydale I briefly checked weather in the Melbourne area (scattered cloud at 4500 ft.) then departed VFR. As I descended to Lilydale the cloud base lowered too and at 3500 ft., the lowest height to which I would descend to clear hills north of Lilydale, I was suddenly in solid overcast. The only option was to climb to the sector LSA, call Melbourne Centre to check for conflicting traffic, and initially head back the way I had come to avoid busting controlled airspace. Once Airservices personnel were satisfied that the aircraft and I were not going to become a VFR- into- cloud crash statistic they lost interest and I had to badger Melbourne Centre to get a clearance into controlled airspace to carry out an instrument approach for arrival Lilydale. Why didn’t I, with a forecast less than CAVOK, plan IFR as usual and be prepared for any eventuality? Perhaps flights such as these should be forgotten but somehow, even though some occurred many years ago, they seem to lurk in the memory. Hopefully we do learn something from our own negative experiences if only not to repeat them. Maybe I am not the only pilot who has carried out a forgettable flight? www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au Page 9 STRESS! Recently I have been due for my Grade 1 Flight Instructor rating renewal. My last several renewals have been multi engine so this one is to be at the ab initio level. As I have not conducted any training at this level for 15 years or so I definitely felt the need for some revision before fronting up for a test. So I returned to Darling Downs Aero Club in Toowoomba for a couple practice briefings and an hour or two with one of their instructors in a PA 38 to reacquaint myself with the aircraft and practice in-flight sequences. It has been interesting to see changes which have occurred in the training regime. These relate mainly to ground school training, documentation and reporting. There is nothing new as far as practical flying skills go. On the theory side the growth of “Human Factors” subject material has been exponential over the last 20 years. HF is now quite a big subject and much of it is to the good but there is also quite a bit of it which is fairly esoteric and of dubious benefit to a Private or Recreational Pilot operating a light piston engine non pressurised aircraft below 10,000 feet. From the practical point of view for an Instructor rating renewal and in acknowledgement of the increased emphasis on human factors, the IMSAFE acronym has become a standard one to cover during pre-flight briefs. The “I” for Illness, “M” for Medication, “A” for Alcohol, “F” for Fatigue and “E” for Eating are all quite clearly definable standards to meet as to whether we are fit to act as Pilot in Command of an aircraft. The only rubbery one is the “S” for Stress: Are you “worried about the job, financial matters, health, family?” so the question goes. The implication seems to be that we are not fit to fly if the answer is “yes”. Well, frankly, the answer probably is “yes” to some or all of those “life stress” items for most people most of the time. If we are going anywhere or doing anything in this world we are going to be subject to some stress. The problem is that this is one of those subjective questions which are impossible to answer objectively when the only available responses are “yes” or “no”. The real question is how do we put aside or manage those stress issues which are peripheral to the primary task of conducting the flight. For those of us who operate in the Private category, both for business and recreational purposes, the key potential stress factors, apart from the peripheral ones of life generally, are the more direct and immediate ones of passenger expectations or, if we are operating solo, the expectation of making a meeting or appointment. The accident records show that if we do not keep ourselves firmly grounded in rational analysis of what we are doing, one or other of the latter two stress points can undoubtedly be a killer. When you undertake to take a group of people somewhere in your own aircraft, whether they be family, friends or business colleagues, the subtle but compelling underlying desire to please or impress them can exert enormous psychological pressure, and you are not helped by the fact that in our Barons and Bonanzas there is no partition and door between you and the passengers. Page 10 For me the key strategy for managing “passenger stress” upon myself as pilot is to devote the highest priority in planning and execution of a flight to the comfort and wellbeing of the passengers and the elimination or absolute minimisation of any factors which might make them uncomfortable or nervous. There many small things one can do which contribute to a good result: I like to have the aircraft and myself completely prepared right up to the boarding stage, including pre-start checks, prior to the passengers arriving at the airport; smooth conditions in cruise are a higher priority than ground speed; have some food and drinks on board; fly early to avoid thermals; descend at cruise IAS; good arrival planning, etc. These and many others will help, and the more relaxed and comfortable the passengers are, the less stress they exert upon the pilot. ** The other key stress management strategy, for both private and business flights, is to allow sufficient time. This is going to vary according to category (VFR; IFR; single; twin etc), circumstances and equipment level. It might mean as little as ten minutes or half an hour here and there, or as much as a day. It might mean landing ahead of a weather front and waiting for it to pass over. It may mean large enroute diversions to avoid terrain or to get around behind weather. Recently I returned from Darwin to Toowoomba via Townsville. It only cost half an hour extra and was smooth all the way instead having to plough through weather all the way on the direct route via Mt. Isa. One thing is certain: setting up an appointment or expectation of being somewhere and allowing insufficient time for the inevitable variables is an enormous potential stress factor for a pilot if we are driving in to the city for an important meeting we would allow enough spare time for traffic snarls, accidents etc potentially delaying us. We should do no less in an aircraft. We don’t need that sort of stress and it is totally avoidable. Even after 30 or 40 years of aviating and now operating in the corporate world, it never gets any easier, on those few occasions when you need to tell passengers, who don’t often really understand all the factors you are dealing with, that you can’t land at the expected destination; or that you are diverting; or delayed; or cannot use a certain runway under prevailing conditions etc. There are two little mantras I repeat to myself from time to time which put all the peripheral “stresses” into their due proportion keep me focused on what is important: “Once I close that cabin door, I am responsible for the welfare of those people in the passenger seats – nothing else”; And: “Tomorrow is another day: let’s make sure it stays that way”. Edgar Bassingthwaighte, North Stradbroke Island, 15th Feb.2013 ** For my top dozen passenger management strategies see “Pax Rating”, ABS Newsletter no 77, June 2009. www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au Letters to the Editor Tom, I have been asked a question that I cannot answer. Does the 55 Baron share the same fuselage as the Debonair? If so which model years were the fuselages the same? Appreciate your feedback on this. Peter, The fuselage of the Model 55 Baron is identical to the Model 33 and 35 Debonairs and Bonanzas except there is a slight extension forward of there the Bonanza's firewall is located before the bulkhead that separates the cabin from the nose compartment. The aft baggage area of the 55s is about the same dimension as what became standard with the F33A and the V35B. The Baron has a much longer vertical stabilizer fillet than Debonairs but it merely extends forward over the common fuselage design. Thomas P. Turner, Mastery Flight Training, Inc. Peter, I highly recommend this course in engine management. Having taken it in person, as well as online, I can say the online version is only missing the live characteristics of a group environment, and the lack of a visit to the engine test cell, which was exceptionally enlightening. Ron Koyich PS: Please read the 2 great articles by David Brown and the Australian course presentations by John Deakin. powered aircraft but will continue to support the existing fleet. Vick said almost a third of the 6,000 employees are kept busy in that role. He also said the company is now in the position to entertain offers from others who might want all or part of that business. Vick said feedback from the company's announcement that it would consider building a turboprop single is being analyzed and as the company moves toward profitability it will consider other new products. Peter, To answer your query on the inflight camera I use, it is an Nflightcam +2 with GPS tracking built in so it can record your speeds, elevation and overlays this on Google Maps when you download the files. I attach it to my windshield using a suction cup mount which easily attaches to the centre top of the windshield out of the way and captures all the vision you want. There are different mounts for different uses and some guys are even game enough to mount the camera externally. You can control the camera using your iPhone or iPad using Bluetooth connectivity which is very useful in making sure the camera is straight and capturing what you want. The camera comes with a special lens to cut out propeller blur which many others don’t have. It also has an adjustable lens which can rotate when mounted on an angle so you can centre the top of the camera. BEECHCRAFT CORPORATION EMERGES FROM BANKRUPTCY A leaner and financially fit Beechcraft Corporation has emerged from bankruptcy protection with an eye to launching new products and supporting the existing fleet. Today's announcement, Beechcraft spokesman Shawn Vick said the new company has more than $600 million in capital to work with and encouraging signs from the market that its chosen path to future profitability is being met with optimism. "We are moving into the market as Beechcraft Corporation and expect 2013 to be a very good year for this business," he said. Beechcraft will continue to produce the King Air line, the T-6 and AT-6 military aircraft and the pistonpowered Bonanza and Baron models. It has ended production of pure jet- www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 drum was discovered to be cracked. This was fixed, but ever since the trim is out of whack, in that on take-off, I have to select Down 3, instead of UP 1, and in straight and level flight, it is selected at Down 4 instead of Zero. I have put up with it for a while, as my Service Provider had a couple of goes at fixing it without success. However, given I am coming to the BPPP, I thought I should get it fixed before the BPPP.I recall receiving a diagram through either Aust Bonanza Society or American Bonanza Society that had a diagram and instructions for installation of the trim cable, but I can’t find it. Do you recall whether it might have come from the you guys and if so, can you send me another. Alternatively, do you know how I might get another copy. Kind Regards, Sue Chase Peter, Thanks so much for your assistance in putting this enquiry out to the membership. I have had a great response from many people. Its amazing how many people are willing to help. I will let you know the outcome. Kind Regards, Sue Chase. Sue, We are always happy to help with any issues regarding your aircraft. Some questions we need to refer to the American ABS Technical Staff to address. If you have not done so already, it would be good to give your LAME a copy of the very comprehensive publications available from the ASF and enclosed above. Looking forward to publishing your outcome in due course. Peter Michael Loccisano posted in Australian Bonanza Society You can get more info from: http://www.nflightcam.com/products I strongly suggest a second battery is well worth the extra as they don’t last too long when filming in HD and like me you may forget to turn it off? You can also charge the camera using the cigarette lighter charger. You can also plug your headset into the camera and record your ATC transmissions which is a great training tool. I look forward to seeing your videos in due course. Michael Loccisano Hi Peter, During the replacement of the cables in my V35A Bonanza aircraft, the trim www.abs.org.au In flight video of landing at Robe Airport in South Australia. Runway 14/32 is a well maintained grass strip 660m long. Caution power lines at Southern end. If you plan to fly to Robe be aware that there are no taxis in this town and the airfield is 2nm from town. If you plan on buying fresh crayfish I highly recommend Sky Seafoods (Andrew) 58 Robe Street Robe SA 5276 Ph: (08) 8768 2899. He will gladly pick you up and drop you off if you are purchasing from him. He runs a very professional seafood export business for over 25 years and his crays are awesome. Enjoy! Page 11 Harold Walton, Manager, Civil Concours d’Excellence Avalon Airshow 2013, presenting President Peter Janssen with award for Best Beechcraft, Piper or Mooney Aircraft. 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Please click on this link to view the Online Newsletter: http://www.abs.org.au/index.php?beechcraft_aircraft=34 It is important to note that we will continue to print and distribute our regular Printed Edition as previously. The ABS welcomes comment about its new Online Newsletter to info@abs.org.au Regards, Peter Gordon, ABS Newsletter & Website Editor Page 12 www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au FOR SALE - VH-RNR 1977 B55 BARON SERIAL NUMBER TC 2083 TOTAL TIME: 3,170 HOURS. SAME OWNER LAST 14 YEARS. ALWAYS HANGARED. FEATURED AS BEECHCRAFT OF THE MONTH AMERICAN ABS MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2005. AIR WORK/IFR/PRIVATE MAINTENANCE RELEASE ENGINES: HAWKER BLUE SEAL CALENDAR EXPIRED Left engine: 1410 hrs (90 hrs to run) Right engine: 1370 hrs (130 hrs to run) TOP OVERHAUL CARRIED OUT BY RIVERINA AIRMOTIVE PARAFIELD IN AUGUST 2006. METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED BY AERO SERVICE PARAFIELD. WING BOLT 15 YEAR A.D. COMPLETED 2011. CABIN HEATER REPLACED 2012. 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I recently spent a bit of time discussing with ABS committee member and accountant David Young the value in operating our aircraft for both business and private uses, and despite the usual giggles, we both found that a regional trip to Gladstone from Brisbane, or even one to Sydney, can actually be financially viable and far more flexible. A Bonanza, Baron, Cirrus or even us folk with RV’s have a great compromise of speed and expense that actually makes flying affordable and in small business terms extremely valuable. I am no doubt preaching to the converted, and you might be wondering where is this guy going with all this? So how can we invest a little and gain a return that is unheard of anywhere else in aviation circles, or financial ones for that matter? Well no doubt those of you who know me will know my favourite saying is the best return on investment in aviation (our part of aviation-piston GA) is installing an engine monitor system (EMS) and education (APS). Let’s look at this in two parts, first of all the engine monitor system or EMS. These little boxes of flashing lights and now colours have been progressing for very well since the early 1990’s when companies such as JPI started hitting their straps from their formation in 1986. Advances in engine monitors have been quite a thing of beauty, and for those in the experimental market this has been going on for almost ten years, and more recently with JPI and the new Auracle products the certified market has had affordable high quality engine monitoring for quite reasonable investment outlay. Today any decent EMS covers all cylinder EGT, CHT, oil temperature and pressure, battery monitoring, TIT and IAT for turbo installations as well as fuel flow. The newer models include Manifold pressure RPM and every conceivable parameter and all logged at regular intervals, and the lower the better. So where is the problem here? I would hazard a guess at this but I think it is fair to say that all these wonderful, potentially money saving and life saving devices are only understood by about 5% of the pilot population, and maybe even less than that. Yes I know, 80% of pilots believe they are in the top 20% of pilots, we will giggle at that one because it is not us, and it’s the joker next door that applies to. But when it comes Page 16 to understanding your engine, intimately, you have to ask yourself, do I really understand? I can assure you that even if you think you do, you may well know a lot, but how well do you understand it? There is a big difference. Are you like a dog watching TV? Well the good news is, you should not feel too bad, hey I was that dog once too. We are all a product of a very poor training system. The system teaches about flight, flying, air law, weather, ATC and other procedures, but the one very complex and critical area, engine management is clearly too hard for us dumb pilots so lets gloss over that with a few simple rules of thumb. Yeah great education!!! What is worse, the PPL and CPL theory books on my bookshelf are full of completely false information. Even worse, you have to answer the questions in exams wrong in order to get them marked correct. Ask my wife, she just went through this. So is it any wonder we are all messed up yet blindly believing this misinformation. Not only are we taught very little much of it is not correct! So take a moment, and before you punch out a nasty email to the editor, or to me, take a deep breath and contemplate, what if this is true, have I been conned? You are in very good company though, we all have been down this road, so do not feel too bad about it. By the way, if you want to email me, good bad or ugly, please do. You never know when a really good question in an email makes for future educational content. So back on track, ROI in GA. Let’s just say that an EMS is around $7000-$9000 installed, can be more or less. A bit more in a twin but there is twice the fuel and maintenance to go with it. The education is $1290 for an Advanced Pilot Seminar, and if you are a twin owner the cost is better, divided over two engines! For once twins are cheaper!! Accountants like that kind of talk, amortising the costs. Here we are, investing $8-10k on an EMS and APS. So what is the payback? Assuming you have well balanced Fuel/Air ratio’s, and if not you should, as the fuel saving alone of being able to operate lean of peak EGT is massive. Invest in a set of GAMIjectors or balance up the ones you have by visiting my partner in APS-Australia, Andrew Denyer at Riverina Airmotive in Adelaide for a minor tweak. As a rough rule of thumb, and yes I hate them at times, but in this case say their fuel difference of safely operating ROP and safely LOP is around 15+ litres per hour, which is depending on your TBO, around $50,000 or more over the life of the engine. In some cases this could be $60k per engine, so this is not loose change we are talking about. Now that kind of return is one you would have to say is a long term investment, with a very healthy return over a longish period of time, depending on the hours you fly per year. At 100 hours per year that is still around $3000 a year. So what about the folk who are not interested in long term and a payback of 4 years is not good enough on its own? How many folk have heard a story like this one, and www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au this is a true story, only weeks old. Pilot arrives at YCAB Caboolture and does some i n s t r u m e n t training there, and when he goes to return home a day or so later, the engine runs rough, and he aborts the departure. Calls his LAME in Toowoomba. Lame arrives and proceeds to tinker with all manner of things, and ultimately takes two perfectly serviceable magnetos back with him for overhauling. Ka-Ching!! LAME returns, installs and wouldn’t you know it, same problem. After much frustration the LAME listened to the owner and investigated injectors, subsequently mixed things up, lost restrictors in the grass (at LAME’s expense this time) and ultimately the engine ran fine again. Too bad if these injectors had been flow matched!! That is now ruined. Several trips, overhauled magnetos and all for the sake of one injector with a tiny particle in it. All was screaming at the pilot and LAME through the engine monitor, but yes you guessed it…..there were two dogs watching that TV that day. Cost? Well I was too scared to ask, but you can guess that even with the LAME wearing some part, the bill will be something like $2500 plus more accommodation, wife’s car trip, days missing from a high end professional business. And that was one episode. How about a rough running engine, take it to the LAME, there are twelve plugs and two ignition systems. By trial and error we could spend several hours and maybe $1000 just to discover one fouled plug or one with a spark plug gap out of specification. Don’t laugh, as much as you want to, that could be you next. What about induction leaks and other hard to find minor bugs? How about this one for a long term subtle cylinder killer. A mixture cable out of adjustment, it might go undetected for 100 hours, and during this time it is just not allowing full rich on take-off and all through the climb in your TC/TN machine. To make matters worse, the ignition timing is not really correct; it is advanced a few degrees. As a result the poor engine is running a few cylinders in light to medium detonation all this time and sometimes a bit heavier. The plane is going beautifully and you are none the wiser, until one day a ceramic cracks because of the continual detonation. You did not notice the CHT’s being that much higher, and yes the CHT’s were higher but well within the green and the limit of the manufacturer. Except now you have a pre-ignition event in one cylinder that will be destroying your engine in 1-5 minutes. And you are climbing out on a murky day at near take-off minima. Not good. So you are lucky enough to have just one cylinder fail, and still enough power to make a return to the aerodrome. Busting minima’s and such just to avoid an out landing. Now why did this happen? Either we did not have an EMS, or if we did we were that dog watching TV all this time and did not realise what was happening, not watching trends and not asking why subtle things had changed long before it hurt anything www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au or anyone. Of course being well instrumented and well educated you dodged that bullet, you lived to play another day, and you sat down with the calculator and said well that saved me an engine $50,000 and an insurance claim which still costs you somehow, oh and I am still alive and my passengers family have not sued my family . . . Yikes! Let’s not get out of bed, its far too dangerous! Have I made my point? Return on investment is not just measured in dollar terms when it comes to flying. There is the investment in training, recurrent training, courses like the BPPP for example, another classic case of far too much value for the small price you pay. All these things cost a few dollars to begin with, but in the big scheme of things, the satisfaction of being a more proficient pilot, accurate pilot, and professional pilot is worth it alone. The fact you get added value in terms of monetary savings and living where others may falter and perish is in my view priceless. Your ABS provides you with many opportunities to be at the peak of general aviation efficiency and safety. Don’t skimp and sell yourself short ion the most important investments in your life, as it may well cost you exactly that. Andrew Denyer and I would have liked to join you all at the upcoming BPPP seminar in Cowra, NSW, and I am sure Tom Turner will once again provide a fantastic feast of education for you; however Andrew and I will be in Ada Oklahoma presenting parts of the Advanced Pilot Seminars course that same weekend. No doubt Tom will have something to say about the upcoming APS-Australia seminars in May. Andrew and I are delighted to say that John Deakin and Walter Atkinson will be making their way down under to launch APSAustralia, and this will be the rare and perhaps only chance to meet a couple of legendary trainers, pilots and aviation enthusiasts outside of Ada Ok. Take the time and the small investment and make either May 17-19th in Brisbane or 24-26th in Melbourne part of your aviation investment programme for 2013. Bookings can be made at www.advancedpilot.com or during the BPPP seminar at Cowra, see David Young for details. When enrolling in the Australian seminars you also get the online course as part of the package. This is excellent pre-school education and means you will gain the most from the live interaction in the seminar weekend. We look forward to seeing you there! Safe flying and live life! David Brown Advanced Pilot Seminars Australia davidbrown@advancedpilot.com See the online version of this Magazine for additional material Page 17 Page 18 www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au Page 19 Page 20 www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au An old pilot An old gentleman wearing a beat-up old leather flying jacket sat down at the Starbucks and ordered a cup of coffee. As he sat sipping his coffee, a young woman sat down next to him... She turned to the man and asked, 'Are you a real pilot?' He replied, 'Well, I've spent my whole life flying; Biplanes, Cubs, Cesnas, T-6s, flew in W.W.II in a B-25, and later Sabre jets in the Korean conflict. I taught 50 people to fly and gave rides to hundreds, so yes, I guess I am a pilot. 'She said, 'I'm a lesbian. I spend my whole day thinking about naked women. As soon as I get up in the morning, I think about naked women. When I shower, I think about naked women. When I watch TV, I think about naked women. It seems everything makes me think of naked women.' The two sat sipping in silence. A little while later, a young man sat down on the other side of the old pilot and asked, 'Are you a real pilot?' The old Gent replied, 'I always thought I was, but I just found out I am a lesbian.' ABS Presidents Medal is awarded for Outstanding Service to the Society. It is chosen by the President at his/her discretion and is supplied courtesy of Carr Hordern Recipients to date have been: 1998 Jo Davey 1999 John Chesterfield 2000 Peter Mochrie 2001 David McDonald 2002 No award 2003 Dennis, Len & Joan Bartlett 2004 No award www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Peter Gordon Judith Gordon Richard Smart Keith Duce Edgar Bassingthwaighte Jock Folan Marian Jowitt David Young Page 21 STOP PRESS And a word on recurrent training from the Executive Director of our sister organization in the USA: We are endeavouring to keep members informed about latest breaking news and events and we need your current email address to do so. If you do not currently receive emails from us and wish to receive future ABS emails please email pgordon@vic.chariot.net.au and allow this email address in your inbox. If you wish to opt out of ABS broadcast emails please email info@abs.org.au to unsubscribe. I’d like to renew my encouragement for Australian members to participate in the ABS AVIATOR program. ABS AVIATOR encourages pilots to go beyond the minimum requirements to exercise privileges of pilot certificates and rates, and to foster an attitude of lifelong learning about flying safely. We’ll recognize the Australian BPPP at the same level as the U.S. version. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thomas P. Turner, Executive Director, American Bonanza Society For Sale - A36 VH-EUB AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS •Periodic inspections to charter IFR requirements • Beechcraft Specialists • Re-weighs & C of A’s • Pre-purchase inspections • Insurance repairs • Aircraft salvage & transport up to C400 series • Large inventory of new & serviceable parts • Environmental systems • Aircraft refurbishment • G & D Aero tinted window inserts (Authorised Installers) • Corrosion proofing • ABS member 16 PATHFINDER DRIVE, CALOUNDRA AIRPORT CALOUNDRA QLD 4551 Ph: 07 5491 6819 I Fax: 07 5491 8010 ams99@optusnet.com.au I www.ams99.com.au A36 Bonanza Serial No. E-251 TT 6610hrs This privately owned A36 has been hangared and is in excellent mechanical condition with a full leather interior and seats in new condition. The aircraft has just been repainted. It comes with a fresh 100hr annual in November 2011. It has a near new super simitar prop. The a/c was corrosion proofed in the factory and does not have any corrosion issues. The engine was a special assembly with balanced pistons and a RAM cam for extra HP. It is in as new condition and is very smooth running. The avionics have been completely updated with a fully coupled S-Tec 55X autopilot linked to a Garmin 430 GPS. Extras include electric trim and vertical speed control. The Garmin audio panel has full stereo outlets to all passengers and auto squelch linked to a CD player. This Bonanza is optioned with Dual Brakes and a dual control column and is very light with an empty useful load of approx 660kg and 430kg payload with full fuel. There is nothing to spend and the first to see will buy. $150,000+GST ONO. Ph. Rob 0428 811 167 E-Mail kerr@mira.net The ABS is pleased to notify you of our new aircraft for sale website at www.abs.org.au If you are wanting to sell or purchase a Beechcraft aeroplane this is the place to advertise. Please contact Peter Gordon at pgordon@vic.chariot.net.au for advertising rates and assistance with graphic design. NEW CAP FROM THE ABS FOR ONLY $20.00 Contact Judith Gordon 3 PETRIANA COURT TORQUAY VIC 3228 Phone: 03 5261 5382 Facsimile: 1300 305 047 jgordon@vic.chariot.net.au Page 22 We are pleased to advise you that the Australian Bonanza Society - Weather Links NEW BOM WEATHER SITE LINK IS NOW AVAILABLE Here is the link below to browse the new BOM aviation weather site. http://www.abs.org.au/index.php?beechcraft_aircraft=3 www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au ALL PROPELLERS & GOVERNORS For your next overhaul or repair call Nigel or visit: www.propcare.com.au Capabilities: h Repair, Overhaul & Sales of ALL TYPES of propellers h Repair, Overhaul & Sales of ALL TYPES of piston engine governors. h Non-destructive testing service. h Re-pitching service. h Shot Peening. Throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific Region, Brisbane Aero is renowned for supplying quality recondioned Lycoming and Connental piston engines with the reliability and service you can count on. Our comprehensive Exchange Engine Program can keep you flying while we build your next engine. Please call us to discuss your parcular requirements. Phone 07 38751555 Fax 07 32774116 Email: enquiries@brisbaneaero.com PROP CARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD A.B.N. 84 083 605 529 HANGAR 2 ARCHERFIELD AIRPORT PO Box 67, ARCHERFIELD Qld 4108 Ph: (07) 3272 9800 Fax: (07) 3272 9850 Email: nigel@propcare.com.au David Foord Avionics ACN 080 417 054 ABN 29 819 859 907 Autopilot Specialists v Does your autopilot work, correctly? v Are you tired of repeated attempts to fix your avionics defects? v Do you have avionics problems that bug you? If your aircraft avionics are not performing as advertised, then we have the expertise and experience to solve your problems. Your autopilot repairs and avionics installations are flight tested before being released to you. At David Foord Avionics we GUARANTEE ALL OUR WORK Our other capabilities include: v Instrument overhaul & repair v Periodic radio inspections v Avionics advice & installations RSD 470 Finniss to Clayton Road FINNISS SA 5255 Ph: 08 8536 0159 dave@davidfoordavionics.com.au www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT SERVICES ABN 65 138 515 349 - Certificate of Approval 1-EON4C ❃ Maintenance of Aircraft & Helicopters ❃ Maintenance of Airframe, Engine and Electrical Components ❃ Manufacture of Fibre Reinforced Composites ❃ Aircraft Modifications and Rebuilds Specialised Beechcraft LAME trained in USA Beech approved workshops Member of the ABS - Contact: David Page Phone: (03) 5143 2009 Fax: (03) 5143 2023 Email: southernaircraft@bigpond.com West Sale Airport, Victoria Page 23 COMING EVENTS 11 May 2013 International learn to Fly Day 2013 Celebrate International Learn to Fly Day 2013 by introducing a young person to flight or a trial instructional flight. Contact: Peter Gordon T: 03 5261 5382 F: 1 300 305 047 M: 0418 526 325 E: pgordon@vic.chariot.net.au 17 May - 19 May2013 Advanced Pilot Seminars Live Course Brisbane QLD APS is proud to announce we are now offering our full, live engine management courses in Australia! It is the same 3 day, fire hose of information we have provided for years to a US-based audience. All Australian registrants will also receive a complementary online course subscription in advance of the course to bring you up to speed at your own pace before the live seminar! Aerodrome Rd. A return Shuttle will be available Sunday afternoon. Contact: David Brown M: 0416 223 194 E: davidbrown@advancedpilot.com 24 May - 26 May2013 Advanced Pilot Seminars Live Course Melbourne VIC 3.30pm for 4.30pm Start, (Registration afternoon tea.) Dingley International Hotel 334-348 Boundary Rd Dingley VIC. Ph: 03 9551 8344 1 Oct - 10 Oct 2013 ABS South Australian & Kangaroo Island Safari 2013 Mount Gambier - 2 nights. Kangaroo Island - 3 nights. Port Lincoln - 1 night. Renmark - 2 nights on house boats. This Itinerary is yet to be finalised David Herbert P: 08 8725 2761 F: 1 300 305 047 M: 0408 849 080 E: info@abs.org.au 20 July - 03 Aug 2014 ABS Kimberley Safari 2014 Accommodation can be booked at the Dingley International. Function rates are available. A working dinner is included on Friday night, Saturday night will be a group dinner at your cost at the Hotel. The Dingley International is a short Taxi ride from Moorabbin Airport. Contact: David Brown M: 0416 223 194 E: davidbrown@advancedpilot.com 13 Jul 2013 Christmas In July -Victorian Christmas Party 14 days around the Kimberley, Darwin, Broome, Cape Leveque - Home Valley Station - Kununurra. Final itinerary and Event Organiser to be confirmed. Debbi Smith M: 0438 347 904 F: 1 300 305 047 E: info@abs.org.au 01 Mar - 07 Mar 2015 ABS Tasmanian Safari 2015 F: 1 300 305 047 Brisbane Seminar, May 17-18-19 3.30pm for 4.30pm Start, (Registration afternoon tea.) Centenary Lakes Function Centre, 16 Stringfellow Rd, via Riverview St, Caboolture Qld. Accommodation can be booked at Caboolture Riverlakes Motel. Ph 07 5499 1766 , APS have the whole motel reserved so when booking specify you are booking for the APS Seminar. Reasonable Rates Apply. Venue is within walking distance of the Motel.Working dinner included on Friday night, Saturday night will be a group BBQ dinner at a moderate cost of $19.90.Shuttle Bus will operate from Caboolture Airfield (YCAB) to the function centre at 3.30pm, meet at the car park near the old clubhouse remains at the end of Disclaimer: The ABS and Printer cannot accept responsibility for the correctness or accuracy of the matters printed herein or for any opinions expressed. Opinions of the Editor or contributors do not necessarily represent the position of the ABS. The Editor reserves the right to reject any material submitted for publication. Copy submitted for publication shall become the property of the ABS and will not be returned. Photography will be returned by the printer. The ABS does not endorse products or services advertised in the Newsletter Join us for Christmas in July at Oscar's on the Yarra on Saturday 13 July 2013 See details in this issue 7 days around Tasmania. Organiser to be confirmed. ABS Secretary We are seeking a volunteer member to take over from Jan Novakovic who will retire at Gold Coast AGM. The position includes: Nominating for the 2013-4 ABS Committee. Taking notes at Committee meetings (usually once a quarter – usually recorded via teleconference) and AGM Distributing Minutes. Secretary’s report detailing inwards and outwards correspondence. Assisting with BPPP events. Sending out information packs to new members and thank you letters to resigning members. Lodging ASIC report annually. Lodging insurance renewal annually. Maintaining filing of correspondence and memberships. Please contact Mark Davey at president@abs.org.au for further information. Don’t forget that your participation in the Australian Bonanza Society BPPP’s and Service Clinics will be rewarded not only with the increased knowledge that you will know exactly what shape your aircraft is in, and the knowledge that you continue to learn more about your own flying abilities, but you will also receive these discount vouchers from QBE for your aircraft insurance. Address: 3 Petriana Court Torquay Vic 3228 Page 24 E: info@abs.org.au Facsimile: 1300 305 047 Email: info@abs.org.au www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49792577682 www.abs.org.au