Pearce WA Airshow
5DME’s Chief Photographer is in WA for the Pearce Airshow this week. When he returns we will have some news, info and photos of the event.
Australian Women Pilots Association – Dine with the Aviators Dinner
On July 28th 2012, the AWPA will be holding its fund raiser dinner, DINE WITH THE AVAITORS at the Crowne Plaza Adelaide. The special guest will we John Borghetti CEO and MD of Virgin Australia. Tickets are available via Tammy Augostin by calling 0409 868 380. R.S.V.P. by 14th July to reserve your place for this great night.
Airservices supports women’s entry into aviation industry
Several scholarships have been awarded and a couple of local pilots have been the beneficiaries of Flight Training Scholarships from Airservices Australia and AWPA. Local pilots, Tammy Augostin and Alice Klingberg both from Forsyth Aviation were recently presented with their scholarships at a dinner in Bunbury WA on April 21.
Airservices AWPA Awards 2012. L-R Jessamyn Cull, Danielle Labinsky, outgoing AWPA National Vice President Neva Cavenagh-Doble, Airservices' Vicki Huggins, Alice Klingberg and Tammy Augostin.
Quotes from Tammy and Alice:
Tammy: “You haven’t seen a tree until you’ve seen its shadow from the sky.” Amelia Earhart. “I really appreciate this award and will put this toward the completion of my commercial pilots license.”
Alice: “I really appreciate the support provided by Airservices and AWPA assisting me to reach my aspirations of becoming a commercial pilot in the near future. I am exceptionally proud of my achievements thus far and look forward to a successful career in the aviation industry.”
Below is the media release from Airservices Australia promoting the scholarships:
02/12 – 11 January 2011
Airservices supports women’s entry into aviation industry
Time is running out for women to apply for the Airservices-sponsored Australian Women Pilots’
Association (AWPA) Flight Training Scholarships, with applications closing at the end of this
month.
Airservices spokesperson Rob Walker said the sponsorship recognises the contribution that
AWPA, founded by pioneer aviator Nancy-Bird Walton in 1950, makes to Australian aviation.
“We’re proud to support the work of the association as they help young women learn to fly and
possibly consider a future career in our industry,” Mr Walker said.
“The continued sponsorship is part of our wider contribution to promote the aviation industry
and we look forward to continuing our association with AWPA.”
The Airservices and AWPA scholarships offer flight training opportunities for young women and
assist them to complete their flight training.
The scholarships can be used for initial pilot training or towards assisting with the cross-country
flying component of a private pilot licence.
“We hope these scholarships will encourage women who are passionate about flying to
become active, long-term members of the aviation community and beyond,” Mr Walker said.
The scholarships, valued at $8000 each, are offered over two categories with two scholarships
in each. Applicants must be members of the association, demonstrate an aptitude for flying and
commitment to aviation and be aged over 16.
More information on the scholarships is available on the AWPA website.
For mediaenquiries call Airservices Media on (02) 6257 2828 or email
media@airservicesaustralia.com
Images of the aircraft and its equipment are available for download at
http://newsroom.airservicesaustralia.com (registration required).
Get the latest news and updates via our Twitter account: @AirservicesNews.
Thanks to Vicki Huggins & Airservices Australia for the information and photo.
QANTAS welcomes back Nancy-Bird Walton A380 Airbus
On Sunday 22nd April 2012, the A380 that was damaged by an engine exploding (Nancy-Bird Walton) will return to the fold and arrive in Sydney in the morning. It will be great to see this aircraft return to Australian shores after being out of service for so long. The repairs to the aircraft were valued at $139 million and included repairing structural damage to the wing after fragments from the turbine pierced the structure.
This A380 was the first one we saw here in Adelaide in September 2008 when it was on training flights. It was the first A380 delivered to QANTAS.
Aviation Now – Aldinga Aero Club Charity Day
Last weekend the Aldinga Aero Club held it’s annual charity day. This year the club took children affected by Juvenile Arthritis for joy flights. Many siblings and family members also attended and enjoyed the flights over the hills and Aldinga aera.
You can learn more about the Aldinga Aero Club HERE
Aviation Milestone – QANTAS Bio Fuel Flight
Today (Friday 13-4-12) QANTAS created aviation history in Australia by operating a commercial bio fuel flight into Adelaide Airport. The A330 Airbus had one engine running on a 50/50 blend of conventional Jet-A1 (kerosine) and the new bio fuel (recycled cooking oil). Capt. Philip Davenport had some very positive things to say about the new fuel as seen in the following video.
Although this flight used one engine on conventional fuel it was the data collected when comparing the two fuels that was interesting. Apparently, there was a 1-2% reduced fuel flow on the engine being run on the bio fuel which meant for a given thrust level, the aircraft consumed slightly less fuel. Considering that and A330 Airbus carries up to 88,000 litres at full load a 1% saving can be quite significant. Especially across a whole fleet.
The only thing that will possibly delay the wide-scale introducion of bio fuels is the cost to produce it is higher than normal fuel at the current time. The benefits are lower emissions and an increased efficiency for the aircraft.
5DME will be following the bio fuel story to see if wider fuel replacement is possible or in the pipline. For instance, to replace AVGAS which is the fuel used by piston engine aircraft.
SA Aerobatics Championships Results – Day 1
Australian Aerobatic Club
Day 1 results – GRADUATE:
1. Jodie DAVIS (Super Decathlon SIS)
2. Michael HOLTBY (RV-7 VMD)
Day 1 results – SPORTSMAN:
1. Adrian VAN DER SLUYS (Pitts S-1T EXO)
2. Peter GEORGE (Yak 52 KMM)
3. Martyn WOODHOUSE (Pitts S-1S NJJ)
4. Simon STONE (Pitts S-2A XBK)
5. Daniel COMARMOND (R2160 MXZ)
Day 1 results – INTERMEDIATE
1. Ben BRAZIER (Pitts S-1S ABJ)
2. John LEE (One Design DR-107 JLX)
Day 1 results – ADVANCED
1. David FOORD (One Design DR-107 XSG)
2. Jesse JURY (Pitts S-1S NJJ)
TheSA Aerobatics Championships are being held at the Murray Bridge Aerodrome and will conclude on Saturday 14th April 2012.
Parafield Airport Draft Master Plan
For those interested in Parafield Airport’s future, have your say at the airport’s Master Plan and Environment Strategy Public meeting tonight (11th April 2012), 6.30pm – Parafield Flying Club, Lockheed Lane, Parafield Airport. Find out more about the master planning process at www.parafieldairport.com.au/airport-updates/detail/master-plan-public-consultation.
Aviation Now – Weekly Bulletin 20120409
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Aerobatics Championships – Competition
Next week 5DME will be covering the Aerobatics Championships here in SA. This is the inaugural event and we will be filing a report on the competition. So, visit 5DME.NET the week after the 14th April if you are interested the event and the results.
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