CTFC News 08 June
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14 July - Wings Club Airshow, Virginia Airport, Durban
28 July - South African landing Championship, Bloemfontein
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On a High:
A witness said that he heard the aircraft buzz the farm and then witnessed the C182 flew into power lines. Another witness said he also saw and heard the aircraft buzz the farm. He said the plane came over the farm a second time, but was closer to the house where the power lines ran. The witness heard the impact and then saw the plane ‘cart wheeling’ in the field. An examination of the plane revealed no systems failures or anomalies. Toxicology testing showed that the pilot had used marijuana very recently in relation to the time of the accident. Its effects impaired the pilot at the time of the accident. Better not to fly under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicines that may affect your ability to think clearly.
You filled it with what!?:
When Boredom sets in I:
The American Civil Liberties Union filed the case against Jeppesen Dataplan, Inc., on behalf of three alleged targets of the US Central Intelligence Agency's controversial "extraordinary rendition" program.
The student is my pilot. Him, i shall not want.
He maketh forced landings in rough pastures.
He leadeth me into trees and high-tension wires.
He destroyeth my confidence. He leadeth me into paths of incoming
traffic. Yea, though I ride through the air in the shadow of death, I
shall fear all evil,
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From the front desk
ATC/Met flipping day/party
Resources for Students
Aircraft Accidents and Incidents
Aviation news
Humour
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Aircraft Accidents and Incidents
Aviation news
Humour
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Dates to diarise
10 June - ATC/Met Flip day at CTFC
15 - 17 June - Carnarvon Fly In
14 July - Wings Club Airshow, Virginia Airport, Durban
28 July - South African landing Championship, Bloemfontein
24-25 August - Vredendal Fly In
20 October - Aerobatic Nationals, Oudtshoorn
9-11 November - TFDC Fly-In, AFB Overberg
20 October - Aerobatic Nationals, Oudtshoorn
9-11 November - TFDC Fly-In, AFB Overberg
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From the front desk
Regarding Payments :
Hilda is having a huge problem with members making internet or bank deposits and not bothering to put in their name, all that is put on is silly numbers that mean absolutely diddly squat to me. However, the same people are quick to complain when a payment does not reflect on their account.
I would appreciate it if you could please, please PLEASE insert your name when making payments.
Regarding Emailing of Statements:
I have many statements being returned due to the fact that I do not have the correct email addresses, it is your responsibility to make sure that we have AT ALL TIMES correct contact details. So if you have not received the last statement which was sent out March / April, then you know your email information is incorrect and you need to check in the members listing to update it.
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ATCMet Flip Day 10 June --> G Pinnock
A reminder about the ATC/Met flip day taking place at the club on Sunday morning. Aircraft and pilots from FACT, FAFK FASH will be converging on CTFC to take the ATC/Met guys flying.
ATCMet Flip Day 10 June --> G Pinnock
A reminder about the ATC/Met flip day taking place at the club on Sunday morning. Aircraft and pilots from FACT, FAFK FASH will be converging on CTFC to take the ATC/Met guys flying.
There will be a party/gathering afterwards, starting from 12:00 (or before if the rain spoils play). There will be boerewors rolls on sale, either on the indoor or outdoor braai.
Come and mingle with the voices on the other end of the radio/line, and meet your fellow aviators!
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Resources for students --> G Pinnock
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Incidents and Accidents 17 of 20: A Collection--> Danny Buitendag
Incidents and Accidents 17 of 20: A Collection--> Danny Buitendag
On a High:
A witness said that he heard the aircraft buzz the farm and then witnessed the C182 flew into power lines. Another witness said he also saw and heard the aircraft buzz the farm. He said the plane came over the farm a second time, but was closer to the house where the power lines ran. The witness heard the impact and then saw the plane ‘cart wheeling’ in the field. An examination of the plane revealed no systems failures or anomalies. Toxicology testing showed that the pilot had used marijuana very recently in relation to the time of the accident. Its effects impaired the pilot at the time of the accident. Better not to fly under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicines that may affect your ability to think clearly.
You filled it with what!?:
After a double engine failure occurred during takeoff from an airport in Germany, the twin-engined BAC-111, collided with a bridge, shearing off both wings. This 1971 aircraft accident was caused when the water-injection system to cool the engines during takeoff was inadvertently filled with kerosene instead of water. Amazing, the power of stupidity.
When Boredom sets in I:
An American Airlines DC-4 was flying near El Paso, Texas in 1947 when, as a prank, a captain riding in the jump seat engaged the gust lock in flight. The pilot in command, not knowing this, rolled the elevator trim tab with no response. When the jump seat captain disengaged the gust lock, the aircraft went into a steep dive, executed part of an outside roll and became inverted. Neither the captain nor the jump seat captain had seat belts on and they accidentally feathered No. 1, 2 and 4 engines when they hit the controls with their heads. No one realized it at the time. This obviously reduced power. The co-pilot, who was strapped in, pulled the aircraft out of the dive 350 feet from the ground. Scary!
When Boredom sets in II:
In 1973, near Albuquerque, New Mexico, a DC10 had to make an emergency landing. Out of boredom, the captain and flight engineer decided to experiment and see what would happen to the autothrottle system if the circuit breakers that supplied power to the instruments were tripped. These instruments measure the rotational speed of each engine's low-pressure compressor. The resultant overspeeding of the starboard engine caused the engine to disintegrate. Pieces struck the fuselage, breaking a window, causing rapid explosive decompression. A passenger was sucked out of the plane. Fortunately, the plane landed safely. So, next time you are sitting up there at cruise altitude, rather sharpen up your map-reading skills; don't play with the switches!
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Aviation news this week -->Compiled by Danny Buitendag and Gareth Pinnock
1) Jet fuel Piston Engines
2) Jeppesen produces a lot of charts:
3) Jeppesen sued for providing flight plans
1) Jet fuel Piston Engines
The company Thielert is successfully marketing its new Centurion engines in two output classes to various flying schools right across Europe, Africa and China. The FAA type certification for the installation of the Centurion 1.7 in the model series of the Cessna 172 was awarded as far back as January 31, 2005. Further FAA type certifications for the Diamond DA40 TDI as well as DA42 Twin Star has also been awarded. The FAA type certification for the installation of the powerful 350 hp Centurion 4.0 in the Cessna 206, 340, 414 and 421 is planned for the near future. "This will enable the students of a flying school to experience the feeling of flying a jet from the outset", says Thielert.
These engines are more cost effective than Avgas engines, reducing operating costs by up to 60% because of low consumtion and low fuel price. This results in lower training costs for students. With 135 hp available for take-off and 97 hp cruise power at 17,500 feet, these engines also afford longer range.
(For more info, go to www.centurion-engines.com)
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2) Jeppesen produces a lot of charts:
The company Thielert is successfully marketing its new Centurion engines in two output classes to various flying schools right across Europe, Africa and China. The FAA type certification for the installation of the Centurion 1.7 in the model series of the Cessna 172 was awarded as far back as January 31, 2005. Further FAA type certifications for the Diamond DA40 TDI as well as DA42 Twin Star has also been awarded. The FAA type certification for the installation of the powerful 350 hp Centurion 4.0 in the Cessna 206, 340, 414 and 421 is planned for the near future. "This will enable the students of a flying school to experience the feeling of flying a jet from the outset", says Thielert.
These engines are more cost effective than Avgas engines, reducing operating costs by up to 60% because of low consumtion and low fuel price. This results in lower training costs for students. With 135 hp available for take-off and 97 hp cruise power at 17,500 feet, these engines also afford longer range.
(For more info, go to www.centurion-engines.com)
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2) Jeppesen produces a lot of charts:
Jeppesen Dataplan Inc. is a subsidiary of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, which is a unit of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Based in Englewood, Colorado, Jeppesen is the world's largest provider of flight information services, such as the navigation charts that pilots use. It produces more than 2 billion such charts a year.
The Boeing Co. acquired Jeppesen in August 2000 as part of its strategy to expand in the aviation services business, which Boeing estimated at the time would generate more than $2.6 trillion over the next two decades. The $1.5 billion in cash Boeing paid for the company was about six times Jeppesen's 1999 revenue of $235 million.
When Boeing acquired Jeppesen, then-Boeing Chairman and Chief Executive Phil Condit had this to say: "This really is the glue to providing a whole set of information services. In the long run, we are trying to buy a business that can continue to grow."
Jeppesen has since provided Boeing with an important and consistent revenue stream, according to industry analysts, although the amount is probably tiny compared with the more than $40 billion in annual sales generated by Boeing's jetliner business.
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3) Jeppesen sued for providing flight plans (yahoo news)
NEW YORK (AFP) - A leading US civil liberties group filed a lawsuit against a subsidiary of aircraft manufacturer Boeing on Wednesday, alleging involvement in the CIA's secret transfer of terrorist suspects.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed the case against Jeppesen Dataplan, Inc., on behalf of three alleged targets of the US Central Intelligence Agency's controversial "extraordinary rendition" program.
The lawsuit charges that Jeppesen knowingly provided flight services to the CIA that enabled the transportation of Ethiopian Binyam Mohamed, Italian Abou Elkassim Britel and Egyptian Ahmed Agiza to secret locations.
Once in the secret overseas locations, the three were subjected to torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, the group alleges.
"American corporations should not be profiting from a CIA rendition program that is unlawful and contrary to core American values," said Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union. "Corporations that choose to participate in such activity can and should be held legally accountable," he added.
The complaint alleges that Jeppesen was one of the main providers of logistical support services for aircraft used by the CIA.
The programme allegedly involved US agents abducting terrorist suspects and moving them to secret locations around the world where they were routinely tortured or otherwise abused.
According to the lawsuit, Jeppesen provided logistical support such as itinerary, route, weather, and fuel planning for 70 such flights since 2001. "Jeppesen's services have been crucial to the functioning of the government's extraordinary rendition program," said Steven Watt, one of the American Civil Liberties Union's attorneys.
"Without the participation of companies like Jeppesen, the programme could not have gotten off the ground," he said.
The lawsuit was filed under the Alien Tort Statute, a law permitting aliens to bring claims in the United States for violations of other countries' laws or US treaties.
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Humour
Instructor's Poem --> Chantal van Steijn
Humour
Instructor's Poem --> Chantal van Steijn
The student is my pilot. Him, i shall not want.
He maketh forced landings in rough pastures.
He leadeth me into trees and high-tension wires.
He destroyeth my confidence. He leadeth me into paths of incoming
traffic. Yea, though I ride through the air in the shadow of death, I
shall fear all evil,
for he is with me. His stick, his throttle and his rudder confuseth me.
He prepares stalls and auto-rotations in presence of all other planes. My
temper runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of my life, and I
shall be grateful if you will spare my life and let this yo-yo go solo!
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He prepares stalls and auto-rotations in presence of all other planes. My
temper runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of my life, and I
shall be grateful if you will spare my life and let this yo-yo go solo!
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posted by Cape Town Flying Club at 10:50 PM
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