Kevin has just completed his phase one test flying of this machine, all went well so it will soon be issues with its phase two SCofA. Congratulations Kevin.
Another completed project
AusFly at Wentworth – 22nd/23rd March
Let’s get a group of members to this event. If you want to park your machine on static display please let us know ASAP. Click on link below for details.
Note, the dinner although more expensive than normal, it will sell out I think. More details to follow.
JetEXE Buys Lancair International.
Mudgee 2023 – success!
What a weekend!
Weather challenges. Sporting challenges. And ‘taking-it-all-in’ challenges. Something for everyone.
Feedback about the weekend has been positive; whether it be the social aspects, or the information shared. It’s always great to get together, to share experiences, knowledge and ideas.
Credit: Adam Edwards
Credit: Adam Edwards
It’s also fantastic to have those with other aircraft join in to share their experiences. You don’t have to have a Lancair to be part of our group – till you ‘feel the need’!
Credit: Jason Hitchcock
Fun times were also had by LOBO ladies – either free to have some downtime, joining together for golf or to explore some market, Spring Fair, and Mudgee explorations (translate as shops, cafes, tastings). Some even cheered on an engagement proposal, even though it paused our workshop at Lowe Wines…
Of course, there was also the conference element to the weekend, with lots of information specific to Lancair aircraft, flying, and building. Once again, the latest Garmin instruments were displayed, and (always important) discussions about the human element in flying, and tips to be aware of in these special machines.
It was great to have safe hangarage at or near the Hangar House – thanks to GB, with members carefully working out the Tetris of fitting them in. (see photos above). More photos will be added to the gallery soon – please share if you have any special photos, especially those of aircraft and owners!
And finally, welcome to the new attendees – we hope you enjoyed Mudgee 2023.
More photos here.
Updated Program – Mudgee 2023
UPDATED PROGRAM – IT’S NOT TOO LATE!!
Friday 8th September 2023.
Today is Arrival Day for most. Arrive any time you like, though the earlier the better. Gary Burns is the contact for hangar space.
Contact us for late registrations via email or via this form – or both.
For anyone who is a keen golfer, or just enjoys a hit and giggle, we have organised a few groups for a round of golf at the Mudgee Golf Club. We have booked some carts and tee times for just 9 holes. We need to be at the golf club by 1330 local and will be playing the front 9 holes. The carts must be returned by 1700 local. There will be nearest-the-pin on the par 3s, and maybe the shortest/longest drive on the par 5..lol. (If you wish to play golf, let us know if you haven’t already – and need a cart, or club hire.)
Welcome drinks and dinner follow the golf – at T&J’s Kitchen Chinese restaurant at Mudgee Golf Club.
We have LOBO Oz members who are arriving from all over Australia, even WA. At this stage, we have about 20 aircraft (of all types) registered to attend with LOBO Oz members.
Saturday 9th September.
(Please note this program is very flexible and may still change, guidance only – check back here for updates)
0830: Gather at Club Mudgee 99 Mortimer Street Mudgee (entry via the carpark on Perry Street.) Our conference is being held in Conference Room 1, on the first floor. We all need to sign in to the club on arrival, and then take the lift or the stairs to the first floor to register and collect name tags, etc.
0900: LOBO Oz Welcome to all and open the conference. Gary Burns
0920: LOBO Oz President’s Quick Update – What’s happening at LOBO Oz, SAAA and the Lancair factory, Uvalde. Gary Weeks
0930: Common issues found by owners and maintainers. – Covering all models in the Lancair family. Gary Weeks
1000: Coffee break and morning tea. (Included for conference attendees)
1030: Lancair airframes – the icing on the cake. Presentation and workshop to get us all thinking. Laurie Fitzgerald
1130: Lancair 360 build. This presentation will also look at suspension, dampeners and gas struts. Peter Calvert
1220: Lunch time. (Included for conference attendees)
1310: Aircraft wiring techniques and tooling, followed by latest Garmin Avionics Solutions. If you are considering a panel upgrade, you will enjoy not only what is on offer here but also, how we should be doing these installs. Garmin Australia. Mikko Kulomaa.
1410: DCI. Pat Bridge
1500: Short Afternoon Tea break.
1520: AVMED update on medicals. Dr Ian Emmett
1530: The Mad Pilot. Dr Ian Emmett.
1620: PC-21. Pat Bridge
1650: Conference winds up for the day.
Conference Dinner:
1830: Conference Dinner – Meet at the Oriental Hotel (6 Lewis Street Mudgee) for dinner around 1900. The upstairs lounge has a private bar booked for our LOBO Oz group.
Choose whatever you would like from the Ori Kitchen. Dinner and beverages – on consumption.
Sunday 20th March
Some members will depart for home today. But for those interested in heading to the airport in the morning, we will have a walk-around and show-and-tell by the departing crews and anyone else who is there.
We are also looking at some practical maintenance items, such as borescope firewall forward, on jacks and cowls off and the Lazy Susan shimmy check.
Some are spending an extra night in Mudgee to chill and enjoy the area. A visit to a local brewery just down the road comes highly recommended. Look forward to seeing you soon.
Mudgee 2023 Program
PROGRAM
Friday 8th September 2023.
Today is Arrival Day for most. Arrive any time you like, though the earlier the better.
For anyone who is a keen golfer, or just enjoys a hit and giggle, we have organised a few groups for a round of golf at the Mudgee Golf Club. We have booked some carts and tee times for just 9 holes. We need to be at the golf club by 1330 local and will be playing the front 9 holes. The carts must be returned by 1700 local.
There will be nearest-the-pin on the par 3s, and maybe the shortest/longest drive on the par 5..lol.
Welcome drinks and dinner follow the golf – at the Chinese restaurant at Mudgee Golf Club.
We have LOBO Oz members who are arriving from all over Australia, even WA. At this stage, we have about 20 aircraft (of all types) registered to attend with LOBO Oz members.
# Fortunately, there is not a lot of water on the Mudgee course.
Saturday 9th September.
(Please note this program is very flexible and may still change, guidance only – check back here for updates)
0830: Gather at Club Mudgee 99 Mortimer Street Mudgee (entry via the carpark on Perry Street.) Our conference is being held in Conference Room 1, on the first floor. We all need to sign in to the club on arrival, and then take the lift or the stairs to the first floor to register and collect name tags, etc.
0900: LOBO Oz Welcome to all and open the conference. Gary Burns
0920: LOBO Oz President’s Quick Update – What’s happening at LOBO Oz, SAAA and the Lancair factory, Uvalde. Gary Weeks
0930: Common issues found by owners and maintainers. – Covering all models in the Lancair family. Gary Weeks
1000: Coffee break and morning tea. (Included for conference attendees)
1030: Lancair airframes – the icing on the cake. Presentation and workshop to get us all thinking. Laurie Fitzgerald
1130: Lancair 360 build. This presentation will also look at suspension, dampeners and gas struts. Peter Calvert
1220: Lunch time. (Included for conference attendees)
1310: Aircraft wiring techniques and tooling, followed by latest Garmin Avionics Solutions. If you are considering a panel upgrade, you will enjoy not only what is on offer here but also, how we should be doing these installs. Garmin Australia. Mikko Kulomaa.
1410: DCI. Pat Bridge
1520: AVMED update on medicals. Dr Ian Emmett
1530: The Mad Pilot. Dr Ian Emmett.
1620: PC-21. Pat Bridge
1650: Conference winds up for the day.
Conference Dinner:
1830: Conference Dinner – Meet at the Oriental Hotel (6 Lewis Street Mudgee) for dinner around 1900. The upstairs lounge has a private bar booked for our LOBO Oz group.
Choose whatever you would like from the Ori Kitchen. Dinner and beverages – on consumption.
Sunday 20th March
Some members will depart for home today. But for those interested in heading to the airport in the morning, we will have a walk-around and show-and-tell by the departing crews and anyone else who is there.
We are also looking at some practical maintenance items, such as borescope firewall forward, on jacks and cowls off and the Lazy Susan shimmy check.
Some are spending an extra night in Mudgee to chill and enjoy the area. A visit to a local brewery just down the road comes highly recommended.
Book your September 8th, 9th and 10th accommodation early. Mudgee gets busy.
We are working on this years conference details, if you can help present something or would like something specific covered let us know ASAP. For any golfers, a snippet on a social event..Friday afternoon there will be a golf shootout followed by a Chinese feed, for a bit of fun and something different.
Register your interest here: Mudgee 2023
Mudgee September 2023
After the success of our last conference in Port Macquarie, we have decided to venture back to the Hangar House at Mudgee this year. Thus, if you are coming, start booking accommodation for September 8-10 this year now.*
More details will follow about the actual program and other plans – including more hands-on discussion (i.e. ‘playing’ with aircraft), which was a big factor in choosing Mudgee.
* Hangar House accommodation is already allocated.
Save the date: Our next conference is 8th, 9th, 10th of September 2023.
Lots of detail to follow. Guess where?
FOR SALE page updated – VH TMR has been SOLD.
Here is your chance to get into a nice little Lancair 360 that is ready to go now. Please check out the updated information here.
Lancair Owners and Builders Organisation Australia 