Royal Victorian Aero Club -

02 April 2009

Australian Light Aircraft Championships - Success Stories  

Last week our representatives traveled to Mandurah in WA (an hour south of Perth) to compete in the ALAC’s. A huge congratulations to all that attended and particularly those who achieved success. When you see them around the club, make sure they receive a pat on the back.

Following the ALAC’s, Stuart Rushton (President) and Paul Canavan (Vice President) attended the annual conference of the Royal Federation of Aero Clubs. This was an opportunity for delegates to discuss the future of Aero Clubs and aviation in Australia.

International Wings v New Zealand – New Zealand won by winning Forced Landings, Spot Landings & Aerobatics (RVAC Falcons represented Australia won the Formation event)

ALAC Results –

Formation:

1. New Zealand (not eligible for Australian Championship)
2. RVAC Eagles (Australian Champions) - Heinz Dehn, Robert Bright & Paul Canavan
3. RVAC Falcons – Bob Hayter, Robin Roisetter & Andrew Stopp
4. RACWA Tigers

Forced Landings:

1. Paul Canavan – RVAC
2. Kevin Vile – NZ (not eligible for Australian Championship)
3. Andrew Eldridge RACWA
4. Rod Garnett RACWA

Spot Landing:

1. Kevin Vile – NZ (not eligible for Australian Championship)
2. David Campbell – NZ (not eligible for Australian Championship)
3. Paul Canavan RVAC
4. Mandy Mitchelton RACWA

Streamer Cutting:

1. Ed Broeke ACST
2. Rod Garnett RACWA
3. Andrew Eldridge RACWA
4. David Campbell – NZ (not eligible for Australian Championship)

Federation Trophy was won by RVAC Eagles.

Andrew Stopp 6^th in the individual Overall Championship.

Congratulations to all. If you are interested in attending / competing in the 2010 Australian Light Aircraft Championships, please talk to one of the participants for more information.