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» Current Poll
What is the best Christmas present to give to a Pilot?
Something navigational related - 6.90%
2 Votes
Something related to safety - 3.45%
1 Vote
Fuel vouchers - 6.90%
2 Votes
An update to something that he needs (e.g. ERSA, Maps etc) - 13.79%
4 Votes
Aviation magazine subscription - 17.24%
5 Votes
An aviation book (fiction) - 13.79%
4 Votes
An enhanced training book - 3.45%
1 Vote
Something that is not listed here - please post your idea - 34.48%
10 Votes
Total Votes: 29
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Flying is one of the most exhilarating experiences a person can have and Recreational Flying is all about having fun in aviation. It is safe, affordable and almost anyone can learn to fly with just a minimum of 20 hours training that can also be credited to a General Aviation Pilot Licence - the sky is the limit when realising your dreams to fly.

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Cockpit talk...
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Announcements/NOTAMS (2 Viewing)
Got a special announcement that you want to tell the world about - let everyone know here
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by BLA82
04-01-09 08:29 PM Go to last post
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Just Landed (1 Viewing)
Just arrived, please come on in and say Hi here and be a part of this great community
by farri
Today 07:10 AM Go to last post
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General Discussion (10 Viewing)
Talk about anything you like - start a discussion on any subject you like or join in on others
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by BigPete
Today 07:36 AM Go to last post
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Going on a trip or been on one lately either good or bad - tell us about it so others can join in or try it (or avoid it)
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231 1,951
The biggest controlling aspect of our flying is the weather - jump in here to learn more
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Yesterday 07:42 AM Go to last post
71 662
Navigation (1 Viewing)
Don't get lost - find out more and discuss everything to do with navigation, navex etc here.
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by djpacro
Yesterday 10:35 AM Go to last post
67 980
Got something in aviation to sell? Put it in the Classifieds so it gets listed here and no advertising fees
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by Ecco
Yesterday 08:53 PM Go to last post
396 1,507
Got something funny to show or tell - get a laugh here. REMEMBER - ENTER AT OWN RISK
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by lazerin
Yesterday 11:01 PM Go to last post
805 2,030
Have you got a great recreational flying picture or short story - enter it into the competition!
by S Ross
05-12-08 08:39 AM Go to last post
29 853
If you are not in Australia then this forum is for you - tell us all about flying in your area
by News
02-01-09 03:30 PM Go to last post
3 17
Extra Extra read all about it - lots to learn from the latest aviation news from around Australia
by News
Today 07:20 AM Go to last post
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Extra Extra read all about it - lots to know from the latest aviation news from around the world
Today 06:30 AM Go to last post
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In the hangar...
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All RAAus Aircraft Defect and Aircraft Airworthiness Notices are listed here - please read to stay safe
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by Admin
03-01-09 08:50 AM Go to last post
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Engines & Props (1 Viewing)
Keep your cool by having these (unless your a glider) - post about engines & propellers here
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183 1,602
There are many different types of radios, transponders & GPS units that we elect to use - read about them here
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by pedrok
02-01-09 01:11 PM Go to last post
95 801
This forum contains maintenance hints, advice etc about the aircraft we fly that don't fit into any of the aircraft user group forums
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04-01-09 04:53 PM Go to last post
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by farri
Yesterday 10:57 PM Go to last post
868 7,757
by Ross
Yesterday 06:42 PM Go to last post
95 1,488

Around the clubrooms...
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Have question about training - ask here and get endless amount of help - we've all been there
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Please help each other to stay safe by posting any incidents or accidents here - You can even do it anonymously if you want
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285 3,077
RA-Aus Forum (1 Viewing)
Anything to do with The RA-Aus - remember where would we be without them! Go to the RAAus Website
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121 2,007
Find out the latest about the Recreational Flying Flyin - join in right here
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A place to discuss your favorite flying movie OR upload your own movie to the Video Clips Section.
D/loads & Links
by R461
02-01-09 10:53 PM Go to last post
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Discuss your aviation collectables or aviation hobbies with like minded others right here
Question R/C Aircraft
30-12-08 11:27 PM Go to last post
4 79
Need help with using the site or got a problem with your PC - then get help by reading or posting here!
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by Admin
25-11-08 03:36 PM Go to last post
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by MrH
09-12-08 11:37 AM Go to last post
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On the apron...
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Enjoy the many different types of Powered Chutes? Let everyone else know all about them here
by Tomo
14-11-08 08:52 PM Go to last post
3 20
Also fly a Hang Glider? Then let everyone else know all about them here
by Admin
01-09-08 09:32 AM Go to last post
1 1
The sound of silence, the challenge of soaring - come and glide through the air right here
Yesterday 11:59 AM Go to last post
3 12
Discuss the General Aviation side of Recreational Flying right here
by brentc
17-12-08 07:46 AM Go to last post
14 90
The thrill of yesteryear - the roar of a warbird or the timeless classics that made aviation what it is today
Question Golden oldies?
by ozzie
Yesterday 02:00 PM Go to last post
3 30
Twist and twirl - how can an aircraft do that. Discuss the thrills of certified Aerobatics right here
by djpacro
01-10-08 05:35 PM Go to last post
2 4
Discuss anything you like about the other aspects of aviation like jets, military aircraft, etc.
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03-01-09 01:10 PM Go to last post
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