2008 ASRA Nationals - Page 2

mattyg · 16-08-2007, 11:11 PM

Top idea sam i can't remeber if i'm current with RAV or not i'll get onto that asap.
matt

SamL · 17-08-2007, 12:18 AM

Hi Matt
Can I suggest you get ahold of Paul Bruty and register your interest to attend the September course. Give me a call during the week and I can get you sorted.

Regards Sam.

russ · 20-08-2007, 11:30 PM

Query..........same time [ easter ] the "NATFLYIN" is held, heard it was just a few hrs flyin time from wangaratta.........question, do you have to get prior approval to drop in ??????????
Am hearing it attracts thousands of folks, might be tempted to show em a nice gyro or 2. Quick blat over to em, maybe.

SamL · 21-08-2007, 12:29 AM

G'Day Russ
Natfly is held at Narromine in central NSW. I would guess it to be a lot more than just a few hours away (in a gyro anyway). Not sure of its requirements during the flyin, but you should be able to find some info on the RAA web site, and the NOTAM's of the day.
I have never been, but will make an effort to attend one day.
Looking forward to seeing your and Allan's Raftor.

Regards Sam.

russ · 21-08-2007, 09:19 AM

Shyte.......thought it was a nice 3...4 hrs, seein it's more than that now, throws a spanner in the works............let's see.

Be a great chance to get a group of gyros to just lob in, get them "FWer's"
gawkin.............geez, they might see the light.

Bring on 20 plus knots of sh*t air, now see me gyro perform you poor buggers [ FWer's ]

bones · 21-08-2007, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russ

Shyte.......thought it was a nice 3...4 hrs, seein it's more than that now, throws a spanner in the works............let's see.

Be a great chance to get a group of gyros to just lob in, get them "FWer's"
gawkin.............geez, they might see the light.

Bring on 20 plus knots of sh*t air, now see me gyro perform you poor buggers [ FWer's ]

By my calculations, it's only 260NM(500kms) thats only one tank of fuel for me,thats for the white one, the new should be able to do it on full tanks also, whats the problem.

Mitch · 21-08-2007, 10:32 AM

G'Day Russ/Sam/Bones,

2003 at Forbes Nationals. 4 gyros made there way from Forbes to Narromine and Robbie Glenn joined up with the group as we flew close by his place.

5 gyros dropped in and we stayed for an hr and then flew back. From memory it took about 1 1/2 hrs each way maybe less.

The folks a Narromine loved it. For me it was my first cross country in a gyro (Allan Wardill's RAF2000) and a magic experience.

Cheers,

Mitch.

russ · 21-08-2007, 02:37 PM

Hey bonsey..........done the calculations with that air nav program i got......shyte, it's good, anyway 4hrs at 70kts each way. As long as fuel is available at narromine..........no probs.

remember calaculate the head winds possibilities........4 hrs.....plus ?????
lucky i got one of them long range aux tank thingoes.....extra 40 L

Forgot.............pee stops, gota have at least one. Me n me mutt [ dog ]
won't last 4 plus hrs..........old age thingo:

And peein ina bottle, me dog can't do. After me 3rd can of rum n coke, me bladder ain't wot it used to be.........Oops should'nve mentioned the rum bit,
too late now

Forgot...........eric was showin interest in the proposed plan also.
Even ole max from Tennent, he'd be a starter as well.......that makes 4 for starters. Could meetup somewhere central Qld, then head off down.

dg2829 · 04-10-2007, 07:45 PM

Rotorcraft Association of Victoria Inc.
Invites you to come and join in for the
ASRA National Championships Easter 2008.

The airfield and facilities are located approximately 7 Kilometres from the heart of Wangaratta. Facilities at the airfield are first class. Easter in the region is fantastic and is a popular tourist destination, a large range of non-flying related activities are also available such as wine tours.

Bookings open now and will close 07-03-2008
Earlybird discount of 10% applies from 14-09-2007 to 14-12-2007.
BOOK NOW!

For those wishing to stay at/next to the airfield. We have secured exclusive use of the camp/caravan site facilities for this event. All bookings must be made through the RAV club. No camping is permitted on airport grounds. The RAV club is providing full catering services from Friday morning to Sunday night inclusive, confirmation of your requirements prior to arrival at the event is essential.

Bookings are essential, for camp/caravan sites and catering. We cannot guarantee catering availability for those that do not book in advance.

If you choose to stay in a motel, we strongly suggest you book early.
A list of suggested motels can be found on our website.

Details for the nationals are on our website at: http://www.vsra.org.au

Should you have trouble with our site.
Please contact us on 03-9548-0704 Ext-711 (10:00 - 15:00) Monday to Friday.

Mitch · 04-10-2007, 09:02 PM

David,

I can not use your site. Frustration is always such a downer.

I would like to see what accommodations you are recommending since 'bagging' the place I intended to stay at.

Could you please list them here. Thanks.

And are you offering a 10% early booking discount on these motels or is it only the camping/caravan sites you are dealing with directly?

Mitch.