Well done to our 2018 MAC BBQ and Flying Day Aces: Brenton, Rex, Dan and Paul!
The winners were recognised during our well-attended Xmas party at Tumbulgum pub on the weekend, and received some rather impressive trophies – thanks to Graham!

Well done to our 2018 MAC BBQ and Flying Day Aces: Brenton, Rex, Dan and Paul!
The winners were recognised during our well-attended Xmas party at Tumbulgum pub on the weekend, and received some rather impressive trophies – thanks to Graham!

Members and friends are invited to the MAC Xmas party. Come and share a meal, drink and the presentation of trophies for the club flying competitions … who was this year’s ace?
Where: Tumbulgum Pub
When: Sunday 9th December 12:30pm
Pilots should be aware that CASA are making changes to the requirements for fuel reserves on November 8th. Relevant to RYC is the fact that you must plan to land with your fixed fuel reserves intact. If you need to use your fixed fuel reserve, you are considered to be in an emergency state.
Fuel reserves required: Day VFR 30mins, Night VFR 45mins
For all the details check out the CASA website
Thanks to Iain from CASA for presenting at the Murwillumbah Aero Club AvSafety Seminar. We all learnt a lot and will be better pilots for it. It was also a great chance to catch up with our fellow local aviation enthusiasts.
Thanks also goes to Bruce, Faye and the ladies who catered for the night.
A member has brought to our attention this nice little Google Map overlay “Airstrips near pubs and food”. Airstrips near pubs and food