Alert VSRA Xmas Fly/Drive at Kotta this weekend.

SamL · 17-11-2008, 09:37 PM

Victorian Sport Rotorcraft Association. (VSRA)
Chistmas Fly/Drive weekend.

You are formally invited to our Christmas Fly/Drive !!!!!!

Commencing this Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd, & Sunday 23rd of November 2008. The airfield owner once again advises us he is happy to have the (Victorian Sport Rotorcraft Association) and its members use his private airfield & runway to conduct our Xmas Fly/Drive.
For those who have not attended the venue on previous occasions the venue facilities include two flushing toilets, taps & tank water, washing up sink a large aircraft hanger with concrete floors, generator, powered lighting, BBQ & onsite camping. Please find file attachment for airfeild information. Kotta is approximatly 25km west of Echuca.
All pilots to registar on arrival and a donation to the owner is requested for the up keep of this facility. A pre-fight briefing will be held at 9.30 am on Saturday 22nd, and Sunday 23rd.

VSRA will conduct our next Club meeting at Kotta on the Saturday night (in the hangar). The club will also provide a FREE CHRISTMAS BBQ including drinks for all members!!!
The meal will be followed by our Annual AGM and a short meeting starting at approximatly 8.30pm.

Please let us know if you will be attending or not !!!!
This will assist us with the catering.

Regards Sam La Bruna.
VSRA President.

Phone AH 03 9379 3777
Mobile BH 0408 574 639

Aussie_Paul · 18-11-2008, 09:49 PM

I wish I could make it Sam as I need a flight check, but I have Alfred hospital appointments thursday and friday and a 21st on the Saturday night. Maybe in the future we can arrange it.

It is a little over 12 months since the accident and I still have a ways to go to get my stamina back. Unfortunately Eril has been made redundant but I get to see more of her.

Everyone have a great safe weekend.

Aussie Paul.

SamL · 18-11-2008, 10:12 PM

Hi Paul
Sorry you wont be able to attend this weekend.
Weather permitting, I will be flying Kruza back to Kyneton on Sunday.
Kyneton is only about an hours drive from Ballarat, so drop in any time and I will have an expresso ready for you.

Regards SamL

gbw · 19-11-2008, 01:07 AM

"I wish I could make it Sam as I need a flight check"

Paul,
I hope you are serious. If so, that is fantastic. With your injuries I thought you had a long way to go.

And Sam, that satisfied smirk is not becoming!

Graham

Brian · 19-11-2008, 09:09 AM

Its great news to hear that you are ready to get airborne again PB.!!

I can see the smile on your face from here Sam, didnt realize that you were that close to getting the Kruza!!

Dewie · 19-11-2008, 05:05 PM

Hi Paul
Good to hear from you again, sounds like things are going to plan for you.
Will try and catch up with you and Chum in the next couple of months

SamL · 19-11-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

I can see the smile on your face from here Sam, didnt realize that you were that close to getting the Kruza!!

Hi Brian
Yes I will be getting my hands on a Kruza, but No, not my Kruza. I will be operating with the prototype initially until mine is ready.
May be early 2009 (fingers crossed) before mine is ready and certified.

Regards SamL..............

MechFx · 19-11-2008, 09:53 PM

Sam, You seemed pretty keen on a different machine at Wangaratta....

Why the change ?

cheers

Art

SamL · 19-11-2008, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MechFx

Sam, You seemed pretty keen on a different machine at Wangaratta....

Why the change ?

cheers

Art

G'day Art
Well, I guess I'm only getting older and feeling colder with old age, so the Kruza was the logical choice.
Although, I did had a few pre-requisits for my 2 seat trainer.
1) It had to be stable.
2) It had to be strong.
3) It had to be a side by side seated machine.
4) And had to be easy, and safe to fly.
The other machine did all of this, but didnt have a full cab.

With my Kruza purchase, I have also taken on the responsability of being the GT Gyroplanes cheif Pilot/Instructor, and Distributer. This has allowed me to work closely with both Geoff and Alistair, and share some of my ideas and suggestions. I am amazed at just how much passion these guys have, and how quickley and idea becomes reality. They are constantly working and striving to perfect these machines on a day to day basis.
I have no dought that there will be a great future for these little known Aussy built and designed gyroplanes.

Regards SamL................

MechFx · 20-11-2008, 09:16 PM

I'm excited for you Sam,

I'll definitely come for a visit when you get online.....

cheers

Art