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Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Australia

Locality: Bankstown, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9791 9099

Address: 2 Cirrus Place 2200 Bankstown, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.aopa.com.au

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25.01.2022 UPDATE: AOPA AUSTRALIA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020 Valued Members, Unfortunately, as a result of COVID-19 border restrictions, stay-at-home requirements, limits on public gatherings, along with individual business OH&S limitations, we have been unable to hold our AGM during the normal May to June period of 2020, leaving no choice but to defer to a time when restrictions are lifted.... I am pleased to report that the association has now received it's Audited Financial Accounts, which will be distributed to members in the coming days. The Audited Financial Accounts, along with Director Nomination Forms and the Notice of Annual General Meeting will be available to members through the online AOPA Australia members portal - an email confirming this will be distributed to members. Given that we are a national membership, it is important that members from all states and territories of Australia be able to travel to attend and participate. We are closely monitoring the border restrictions and will immediately announce an AGM date when they open. AOPA Australia will be hosting our 2020 Annual General Meeting from our new facilities at YSBK Bankstown Airport, with Member Drinks and a casual BBQ Dinner and presentation. Queensland Senator and Chair of the Senate Rural Regional Affairs Transport Committee (RRAT), Susan McDonald, has tentatively confirmed as our Guest Speaker. On behalf of our members, we thank Senator McDonald for the opportunity. We warmly invite our members attendance and participation, it will be a great opportunity to learn more about our new facilities and our recent achievements, along with meeting our Board and Management Team. Also celebrating - hopefully - the back of COVID-19 and an extremely difficult year in Australian aviation. TO REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE Please contact AOPA Australia Administration Manager on; (02) 9791 9099 - Available 9:30am to 3pm Mon, Tues & Thur Yours sincerely, BENJAMIN MORGAN Chief Executive Officer - AOPA Australia 2 Cirrus Place, Bankstown Airport NSW 2200, Australia. NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

25.01.2022 TEMORA AVIATION BUSINESS PARK EXPANSION The NSW Deputy Premier has announced $10million in funding to expand the Temora Airport Airpark, encouraging greater aviation business investment and opportunities for the region. AOPA Australia congratulates NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro on this important aviation investment and development, Benjamin Morgan, CEO AOPA Australia.... Regional aviation will play a key role in the post COVID-19 economic recovery in NSW, driven by investment in regional airports which seeks to attract general aviation business and enterprise. he said. NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly John Barilaro

24.01.2022 SENATE RRAT GENERAL AVIATION INQUIRY MR ROBERT CASSIDY, TASMANIA Friday, 20th November 2020 Mr Robert Cassidy provides testimony before the Senate Rural Regional Affairs & Transport Committee's General Aviation Inquiry, Chaired by Queensland Senator, Susan McDonald - Friday, 20th November 2020.... NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

24.01.2022 SAAA Plane Build Log #12 - 7 October 2020 The wing build is progressing nicely and more riveting has been done. Students used scotch brite and primer to p...repare the parts for assembly and began riveting the stub spar assembly with solid rivets as well as the hinge brackets. All parts for the flaperon were clecoed to the flaperon spar and the nose and main wing ribs plus the rear wing spar and stub spar clecoed back to the wing main spar for final checks before riveting commences this week. Also... Can you spot Hayden giving a thumbs up? Every week he flashes those pearly whites and sneaks in a thumbs up while I'm taking photos. (If you look back through the photos from previous weeks you'll see what I mean.) I foresee a collage of thumbs up photos being created in the near future Hayden. #SAAAPlaneBuild / Sport Aircraft Association of Australia Thank you to our volunteer mentors and to the sponsors: AvPlan EFB, C&H Freight, Garmin, QBE, SAAA Chapter 22, SAAA Chapter 24 and Swish ProjectWork is progressing nicely on the wing.

23.01.2022 ORANGE AIRPORT LEASEHOLDERS CALL ON AOPA AUSTRALIA FOR ASSISTANCE, PUSHING BACK ON EXCESSIVE COUNCIL LEASEHOLD RATES Aviation property leaseholders at Orange Airport in New South Wales have called on the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia, seeking assistance in pushing back on excessive leasehold rates, which are unsustainable. Leaseholders have reported that Council have imposed lease-rates that are upwards of four (4) times the value of other airports in th...e region, arguing that Orange Airport has become one of the most expensive regional airports in the State for general aviation businesses. "Excessive and unsustainable airport leasehold rates only serve to damage local aviation businesses, they drive job losses for the region, they encourage aviation users to avoid using the airport and deny local cafes, restaurants, motels, clubs and pubs the invaluable contribution and investment that general aviation trade and tourism generates. "AOPA Australia is seeking a meeting with the Orange City Council to raise concerns with the reports received from our members and local airport leaseholders, seeking the support of Council in providing more competitive leasehold rates to ensure the future of general aviation at the airport. "Orange Regional Airport is an important gateway for New South Wales, delivering essential tourism and trade, along with securing thousands of jobs for the region. It is essential that the Airport be competitive to ensure the future of aviation at Orange. "The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted Australia's aviation industry. A strong working partnership between regional councils and airport operators is needed with the aviation business community to ensure recovery is achieved. "I am looking forward to meeting with Council at the earliest." BENJAMIN MORGAN Chief Executive Officer - AOPA Australia Mobile: 0415 577 724 NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly Central Western Daily ABC Central West WIN News Central West Orange City Council

23.01.2022 SMH: RED TAPE GROUNDS HELICOPTER FOR FIRES Reported by the Sydney Morning Herald's City Editor, Mr Matt O'Sullivan, Monday 12th October 2020. The NSW Rural Fire Service faces an uphill battle to get two Black Hawk helicopters to fly firefighters to remote areas because it is -deemed an ‘‘unacceptable risk to safety’ by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!... Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

22.01.2022 AOPA AUSTRALIA - CALL TO ACTION WARNERVALE AIRPORT (RESTRICTIONS) ACT REPEAL The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia is URGENTLY calling on our members and industry supporters for your direct action to help repeal the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996.... The WAR Act Repeal Bill is currently being considered by the NSW Parliament and will come before the NSW Legislative Council in the coming weeks. The Bill has passed the Lower House and has been referred by the Upper House to a Portfolio Committee for inquiry. There will be a public hearing into the bill on the 30th of October 2020, which AOPA Australia CEO, Benjamin Morgan, has been called before to provide a statement and testimony. The committee is expected to table its report on the 16th of November which should mean the bill will be debated and voted on by Parliament that week. AOPA Australia is calling on all aircraft owners, pilots and aviation businesses to make their views known for consideration by the Member of the Upper House inquiry, which can be done via the link below: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//P/inquiry-details.aspx KEY INFORMATION TO CONSIDER: AOPA Australia fully supports the repeal of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996 and is encouraging all members of the New South Wales Parliament to vote in support of the Repeal Bill. The Central Coast Airport is an invaluable community asset, that opens up the region to significant tourism, trade and commerce. The airport provides access for critical emergency services, including air-ambulance, aerial fire fighting, airborne police, and access for military operations during times of natural disaster and emergency. The airport improves the value of the Central Coast, it enhances the amenity of the region. The airport ensures that the people of the Central Coast have access to flight training, enabling the youth of the region to participate in commercial flying careers, spanning general aviation, commercial aviation, regional, domestic and international airlines. Unlocking the Central Coast Airport will enable the region to move forward, opening up opportunities for meaningful skilled, technical and trade employment within the aviation and aerospace sectors. NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly Taylor Martin MLC

20.01.2022 AOPA AUSTRALIA RESPONSE TO AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA PROPOSAL TO LOWER CLASS-E AIRSPACE TO 1,500' AGL ON EAST COAST http://aopa.com.au//AOPA-Australia-Response-to-Airservices AOPA Australia does NOT support the Airservices Australia proposal and views it as rushed, cautioning that if adopted will create unintended significant risks to aviation safety. ... This proposal should not proceed. AOPA Australia recommends that the proposal be withdrawn, pending; 1. a rigorous consultative review of the Safety Case used by Airservices Australia to support the proposed changes to determine if the genuine risks (not those perceived) to aviation safety require such a significant and major change to Australian airspace; 2. that if a change is necessary, a review of what airspace model would be most appropriate for Australia, taking into full consideration the adoption of the US airspace system, which currently provides better safety outcomes; 3. a full assessment and review of the costs to industry and community; 4. a full assessment and review of the costs to Airservices Australia to implement any proposed change. The review should be conducted through a broad stakeholder panel, inclusive of all industry associations, representative bodies and self-administrations, along with CASA and Departmental representatives, required to provide a recommendation to both Airservices Australia and the Minister should any change be required. Further discussion AOPA Australia is available to discuss our response in full at any time, please contact: Mr Benjamin Morgan Chief Executive Officer Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0415 577 724 AOPA AUSTRALIA NEEDS YOUR HELP! Your association, like all aviation businesses, has been impacted by COVID-19 and needs your help today to protect our freedom to fly. Our advocacy is critical to the future of aviation in Australia and we need the support of all aircraft owners and pilots. Our goal is to improve the industry and aviation community through tireless and determined advocacy. The above work is a great example of our ongoing efforts, and for just $159 per year, you can be helping aviators nationwide. Join us and lets get our sport, recreational and general aviation industry moving. NOT A MEMBER? JOIN TODAY. www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

19.01.2022 RESTORING A REMNANT OF A BYGONE ERA Imagine the wind in your hair, combined with the trill of an open cockpit as you soar through the sky in a WWII biplane. ... Tiger Moth Pilot Andrew Mason Jennifer Douglas See more

17.01.2022 AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA RESPONSE TO INDUSTRY FEEDBACK ON LOWERING CLASS E AIRSPACE TO 1,500AGL ON EAST COAST Airservices would like to thank all airspace users and aviation industry stakeholders that provided feedback on our initial proposal to lower the base of Class E airspace along the East Coast. For the initial consultation period from 20 January to 15 February 2021, we received over 1,000 responses from all aspects of industry, including airlines, industry associations su...Continue reading

17.01.2022 AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA SEEKS FEEDBACK ON LOWERING CLASS E ON EAST COAST NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership... AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

17.01.2022 WAGGA CITY AERO CLUB: 2020 OPEN DAY SAT 21ST NOVEMBER - STARTING 10AM Come and join AOPA Australia at the Wagga City Aero Club 2020 Open Day! A great opportunity to catch up with aviation friends along with supporting one of the regions great local Aero Clubs! NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!... Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

16.01.2022 GILGANDRA AIRPORT CLOSED - DUE LIGHTING UPGRADE BETWEEN 30TH NOV and 11TH DECEMBER 2020 Aircraft owners and pilots are advised that Gilgandra Airport will be closed due to runway lighting upgrades which have commenced today.... Runway lighting at Gilgrandra Airport will undergo upgrades commencing Monday 30th November, running through to Friday 11th December 2020. Pilots requiring further information are invited to contact the Gilgandra Council at; Gilgandra Shire Council Tel: (02) 6817 8800 Email: [email protected] NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly Gilgandra Shire Council

16.01.2022 SAAA: CAN SPORT & RECREATIONAL AVIATION BE UNIFIED UNDER ONE REGULATORY SYSTEM? Join the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia for an open and candid conversation with the Sport Aircraft Association of Australia, discussing their recent submission to the Senate RRAT Inquiry, that outlines a plan to unify sport and recreational aviation under one regulatory system. THIS WEEKS PANELISTS... Mr Tony White: President of the Sport Aircraft Association of Australia Mr John Smith: Vice President of the Sport Aircraft Association of Australia Mr Andy George: Treasurer of the Sport Aircraft Association of Australia HAVE YOUR SAY AOPA Australia invites our members and industry supporters to post questions and comments during the broadcast, which will be displayed by the broadcast moderator on screen. Please refrain from using abusive language and/or personal attacks. NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

16.01.2022 SENATE RRAT GENERAL AVIATION INQUIRY MR MALCOLM SHARPE, REGIONAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA Friday, 20th November 2020 Mr Malcolm Sharpe of the Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) provides testimony before the Senate Rural Regional Affairs & Transport Committee's General Aviation Inquiry, Chaired by Queensland Senator, Susan McDonald - Friday, 20th November 2020.... NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

15.01.2022 AOPA AUSTRALIA AND AVPLAN EFB TO DELIVER MOBILE APP TO TRACK AIRCRAFT OWNER AND PILOT CONTRIBUTION TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia and AVPLAN EFB will work together to deliver an IOS/Android APP for all general and recreational aircraft owners and pilots to track investment in local communities. Nationwide, general and recreational aircraft owners and pilots are investing many millions of dollars into regional communities and towns...hips. From taxi services to cafes and restaurants, accommodation and entertainment, aircraft maintenance, flight training and more; aircraft owners and pilots are an invaluable contributor to local employment, tourism, business, and trade. AOPA Australia and AVPLAN EFB are working together to deliver a mobile application that will provide a simple and efficient service to record expeneses paid by pilots as they travel throughout Australia. Using the data collected, AOPA Australia will be able to produce quarterly and annual guidance material, to highlight the contribution aircraft owners and pilots make to regional and local communities, assisting the association with our airport advocacy. I would like to thank AVPLAN EFB and their entire team for their ongoing partnership and support, which will enable our industry to concisely communicate the value of general and recreational aviation to local, state, and federal government. I would also like to extend my thanks and appreciation to Azimuth Partners, who will be working with AOPA Australia in the preparation of our quarterly and annual data reporting, ensuring the information and guidance material is to the highest standards. AOPA Australia anticipates an investment of approximately $10,000 to develop and deliver this essential application to the industry. As a not for profit association entirely self-funded by participating member aircraft owners and pilots, we are warmly inviting the industry’s assistance by way of memberships and donations to help us with this project. To join AOPA Australia and support this important initiative, visit: www.aopa.com.au/membership To make a donation towards this project, visit: www.aopa.com.au/donate Thank you and I look forward to providing further updates on this important application. Yours sincerely, BENJAMIN MORGAN Chief Executive Officer AOPA Australia Mobile: 0415 577 724 Email: [email protected]

15.01.2022 The repeal of the Warnervale Airport Act has reached a major milestone this week! On Wednesday, the Repeal Bill was passed in the NSW Parliament without ...even requiring a vote, because the Liberal Party and Labor Party both supported it. I’m now calling on Labor Councillors to follow this lead, stop trying to shut down Warnervale Airport by stealth, and help develop a long-term future for this regional asset. The NSW Government has committed to support the Central Coast Aero Club... and that’s exactly what we’re doing!

15.01.2022 WARNERVALE AIRPORT RESTRICTIONS ACT - REPEALED A big thank you to Adam Crouch MP and his NSW Parliamentary colleagues for their support in repealing the Warnervale Airport Restriction Act!

12.01.2022 PROFESSIONALS AUSTRALIA: CASA IN CRISIS DISCUSSION PAPER SLAMS THE AVIATION REGULATOR A discussion paper released by Professionals Australia, a union representing employees of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, has labeled CASA as being in a state of crisis, highlighting serious deficiencies in technical knowledge and capability. The discussion paper took into consideration recent surveys conducted by the Australian Public Service Sensus, Professional Australia and other ...unions, finding that CASA staff have lost faith in their leadership as a result of the culmination of these issues. Serious action is required to restore that faith and repair workplace culture. NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

12.01.2022 SENATE RRAT GENERAL AVIATION INQUIRY MR GLEN BUCKLEY, FORMER DIRECTOR APTA Friday 20th November 2020 Mr Glen Buckley, former Director of APTA, provides testimony before the Senate Rural Regional Affairs & Transport Committee's General Aviation Inquiry, Chaired by Queensland Senator, Susan McDonald - Friday, 20th November 2020.... NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership

11.01.2022 Bob Bramley was barely old enough to get his driver’s licence when he decided to fly around Australia solo. But this was no holiday, he had a message to get on people's radar. Surviving Turbulence TONIGHT on the return of Australian Story

10.01.2022 A BIG SHOUT OUT TO AOPA AUSTRALIA MEMBER DOBRE STEVANOVSKI A great opportunity to meet AOPA Australia member, Dobre Stevanovski, today at our facilities on Bankstown Airport. The team are always on hand to help our members! NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!... Join Today: www.Aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

09.01.2022 NO GA, BUSINESS OR CORPORATE AVIATION FOR WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT Deputy Prime Minister, The Hon Michael McCormack, has responded to AOPA Australia's letter of 26th October 2020, confirming that there are no planned facilities for helicopters, business general aviation or corporate jets at the $5.3billion Western Sydney Airport (WSA). In the response, dated 11th December 2020, The Deputy Prime Minister advises that it will be up to the helicopter, business and corporate aviati...on sectors to negotiate on commercial terms with whomever becomes the full privatised airport owner/operator, should such infrastructure be required. AOPA AUSTRALIA NEEDS YOUR HELP! Your association, like all aviation businesses, has been impacted by COVID-19 and needs your help today to protect our freedom to fly. Our advocacy is critical to the future of aviation in Australia and we need the support of all aircraft owners and pilots. Our goal is to improve our industry and aviation community through tireless and determined advocacy. The above work is a great example of our ongoing fforts, and for just $159 per year, you can be helping aviators nationwide. Join us and lets get our sport, recreational and general aviation industry moving. Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly!

08.01.2022 NSW LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL'S REPORT INTO WARNERVALE AIRPORT (RESTRICTIONS) REPEAL BILL TABLED IN PARLIAMENT The Legislative Council’s Report into the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Repeal Bill has just been tabled in Parliament. "The inquiry provided a valuable opportunity for the aviation industry, local aviators and the community to have their say on the future of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act (WAR Act).", Benjamin Morgan, CEO AOPA Australia.... "The evidence put forward during the inquiry was overwhelming, making clear that the WAR Act has served its purpose and is now past its use-by date, " "Warnervale Airport is an invaluable and vital asset for the Central Coast community and should be playing a major role in providing the youth of the region with opportunities for technical and trade employment, " "We now eagerly await the final debate of the Repeal Bill and look forward to its successful passage. " he said. A copy of the report can be found at: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Report%20No%204%20-%20P A copy of the Repeal Bill can be found at: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//files/3794/Second%20Pri NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

08.01.2022 Take a moment to watch this incredible GoPro video, showcasing the impressive capability of modern drones!

07.01.2022 NEW AIRPORT FEES & CHARGES - COOTAMUNDRA/GUNDAGAI AOPA Australia will today meet with representatives from the Cootamundra/Gundagai Regional Council at 3:30pm, advocating on behalf of our members and the broader general aviation community, opposing the introduction of new airport fees and charges that will undoubtedly negatively impact on local businesses. We are encouraging councils across Australia to take a fresh look at the value local community airports add to regional t...ownships and communities, though general aviation. Local community airports provide the same essential gateway and access as highways and roads. General aviation brings people, investment and opportunity, helping keep local business alive and flourishing. Without any doubt, a toll-bridge at the entrance to all roads into the Cootamundra/Gundagai region would have devastating negative impacts on local tourism, business, trade and employment. Post COVID-19, regional townships can help reinvigorate their regions by harnessing local community airports and working with the aviation industry. AOPA Australia understands that Council has initiated a 3 month trail with AVDATA at Cootamundra Airport. Our experiences with other airport regional locations has shown that after AVDATA takes its services fees and charges, Council is left with little to no income. There is no benefit to introducing landing fees and charges, simply to provide AVDATA with an income. The region is better served by Council forming a strong working partnership with the industry aviation associations and bodies, seeking to harness stronger airport use and investment within the local community. I am looking forward to meeting with Council today and will report back to members and industry on the meeting progress. Regards, BENAJMIN MORGAN AOPA Australia CEO AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS - HAVE YOUR SAY I invite our members and industry supporters to submit a comment below, detailing your perspective as an aircraft owner and/or pilot - addressing the issue of the introduction of new airport fees and charges within the Cootamundra/Gundagai region. Please refrain from using any abusive language and/or any personal attacks. I will collate these comments and will submit them to today's meeting, ensuring your voice is heard. NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly Cootamundra Herald Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council

07.01.2022 SENATE RRAT GENERAL AVIATION INQUIRY MR PHIL HURST, AERIAL APPLICATION ASSOCIATION OF AUS Friday, 20th November 2020 Mr Phil Hurst, CEO of the Aerial Application Association of Australia (AAAA) provides testimony before the Senate Rural Regional Affairs & Transport Committee's General Aviation Inquiry, Chaired by Queensland Senator, Susan McDonald - Friday, 20th November 2020.... NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

07.01.2022 AOPA AUSTRALIA CALLED BEFORE NSW LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL INQUIRY, 30TH OCT - REPEAL OF WARNERVALE AIRPORT (RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1996 AOPA Australia CEO, Benjamin Morgan, will appear before a New South Wales Legislative Council Inquiry, 30th October 2020, to provide a statement and testimony in support of the repeal of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996. Our association is supportive of the repeal of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996, which since its introduc...tion has served to stifle investment on the Central Coast, costing the region countless jobs and opportunity. AOPA Australia calls on all members of the NSW Parliament to vote in support of the repeal, ensuring the Central Coast can enjoy a strong and vibrant future which includes aviation and aerospace. NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membeship AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

06.01.2022 AOPA AUSTRALIA TO SPEAK AT ORANGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 1ST DECEMBER 2020, BY VIDEO CONFERENCE The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia has today applied to speak before the Orange City Council's 1st December 2020 Meeting, to discuss airport property leasing concerns on behalf of members and aviation users at Orange Airport in NSW. "AOPA Australia is genuinely concerned with reports from members and local aviation users, of protracted airport leasehold disputes... and excessive leasehold rates and charges which are out of step with the region, " Benjamin Morgan, CEO AOPA Australia. "Orange Regional Airport is a vital gateway for the region and it is imperative that general aviation businesses be supported to ensure the future of aviation jobs, " "I look forward to presenting to the Council meeting and am hopeful that the situation can be resolved without further delay." he said. The meeting will be live-broadcast and a link will be provided for members and industry supporters shortly. NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly Orange City Council Central Western Daily Andrew Gee MP ABC Australia ABC Central West

06.01.2022 Introducing the new B8 expected to land in Australia early in 2021. This looks spectacular and going to fit nicely into the highwing option. Take a look.

05.01.2022 MERIMBULA AIRPORT USERS CALL ON AOPA AUSTRALIA FOR ADVOCACY ASSISTANCE https://aopa.com.au/merimbula-airport-users-call-on-aopa-a/ Aircraft owners and pilots have reached out to AOPA Australia seeking advocacy support and assistance regarding concerns at Merimbula Airport, managed by the Bega Valley Shire Council. Local aviators and airport users have highlighted;... 1. That the Merimbula Airport Advisory Committee was disbanded by the Council over 4 years ago, leaving no formal consultative processes between Council and airport users; 2. That Council has introduced requirements for aircraft based at Merimbula Airport to carry excessive Public Liability Insurance coverage, which has driven up the costs of insurance premiums to unsustainable levels. That Council does not require itinerant aircraft visiting the airport to carry the higher levels of Public Liability insurance, directly disadvantaging and discriminating local aircraft owners; 3. That general aviation VH-registered aircraft are subject to airport use fees and charges, whilst RAAus registered aircraft are not levied; 4. That Council’s approach to aircraft parking charges and arrangements have resulted in owners leaving Merimbula, that this policy approach is damaging the viability of the aviation businesses at the airport. AOPA Australia is genuinely concerned with what we are hearing from local airport users at Merimbula Airport and believes it is timely for a broad review of Council’s airport management policies. Our association has invited local airport users to participate in an initial meeting, which we will host via Zoom video conference, seeking to fully understand the local concerns at the airport. "Merimbula Airport is a vital community asset, that provides a invaluable gateway for tourism, business and trade, emergency services and more. Unnecessary fees and charges, drive away opportunity and investment, which damages local business and employment. Following this meeting, AOPA Australia will seek a meeting with the Bega Valley Shire Council to further discuss the issues raised and to encourage a broad airport management policy review. , AOPA Australia CEO, Mr Benjamin Morgan. All local aircraft owners and pilots are encouraged to become members of AOPA Australia, to help support the association’s advocacy efforts. NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly Our Merimbula Bega Valley Shire Council Bega District News Andrew Constance MP

05.01.2022 Great news BRM Aero the manufacturer of the Bristell aircraft will receive the Production Certificate for the fully certified B23 Bristell next week. The B23 ha...s a Maximum Takeoff Weight of 750 kg. With the standard of manufacturer and onboard latest technology the B23 is sure to make its mark in the industry. Check out www.andersonaviation.com.au for more information or give us a call. See more

04.01.2022 AOPA AUSTRALIA OPEN FROM 15TH JANUARY 2021 The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia will open for 2021, from the 15th January, ready for a big year of aviation advocacy in support of our members and industry. We have an enormous agenda in front of us for this year, including the following three top issues;... - Part 43 Aircraft Maintenance Reforms - Independent Flight Instructors - Self-Certification Recreational and Private Pilot Medicals Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia 2 Cirrus Place, Bankstown Airport, NSW 2200, Australia Telephone: (02) 9791 9099 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aopa.com.au KEY CONTACTS: Ms Krystina Brown Membership & Administration Manager Telephone: (02) 9791 9099 Email: [email protected] Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9am to 3pm Mr Benjamin Morgan Chief Executive Officer Mobile: 0415 577 724 Email: [email protected] Monday to Friday: 9am to 5:30pm NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

04.01.2022 AOPA AUSTRALIA TO MEET DEPUTY SECRETARY, MS CHRISTINE DACEY, 2PM THURS 15th OCT AOPA Australia will today meet with the Deputy Secretary, Ms Christine Dacey, of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, to discuss a range of industry concerns with the management of Australia's aviation regulations. Attending the meeting;... - Mr Benjamin Morgan, AOPA Australia CEO - Mr Ken Cannane, AMROBA Executive Director NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

04.01.2022 SMH: EMAILS REVEAL BARRIERS TO FLYING FIREFIGHTERS IN BLACK HAWKS Two years after plans for the Defence Force to give two Black Hawks to NSW, emails between RFS commissioner Rob Rogers and air-safety regulators reveal the barriers to the helicopters being used to plug a gap in the agency's operational capability. Three months after plans for the Black Hawks were unveiled in June 2018, Mr Rogers, who was then deputy commissioner, emailed the Civil Aviation Safety Authority t...o confirm there were no showstoppers from a regulation point of view. NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

04.01.2022 BATHURST AERO CLUB TO JOIN AOPA AUSTRALIA FOR LIVE PANEL DISCUSSION ON FOSTERING AVIATION A great opportunity today to meet with Bathurst Aero Club President, Mr David Druitt, to discuss a wide range of aviation issues, including the Airservices Australia Lowering Class E proposal. David and the Bathurst Aero Club team will soon be joining AOPA Australia for a LIVE panel discussion, talking about the role of Aero Club's in Australia in helping foster local and national aviati...on participation. This live-broadcast will be a great opportunity to learn more about their club, along with gaining local insights into growing aviaiton. Standby for a date and time announcemenet. AOPA Australia extends our warm thanks and appreciation to the Bathurst Aero Club for their continued membership and support. BENJAMIN MORGAN Chief Executive Officer - AOPA Austraslia AOPA AUSTRALIA NEEDS YOUR HELP! Your association, like all aviation businesses, has been impacted by COVID-19 and needs your help today to protect our freedom to fly. Our advocacy is critical to the future of aviation in Australia and we need the support of all aircraft owners and pilots. Our goal is to improve the industry and aviation community through tireless and determined advocacy. The above work is a great example of our ongoing efforts, and for just $159 per year, you can be helping aviators nationwide. Join us and lets get our sport, recreational and general aviation industry moving. NOT A MEMBER? JOIN TODAY. www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly!

02.01.2022 SENATE RRAT GENERAL AVIATION INQUIRY MR SHANE CARMODY, CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY Friday 20th November 2020 Mr Shane Carmody, Director of Aviation Safety (Civil Aviation Safety Authority), provides testimony before the Senate Rural Regional Affairs & Transport Committee's General Aviation Inquiry, Chaired by Queensland Senator, Susan McDonald - Friday, 20th November 2020.... NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership

02.01.2022 SENATE RRAT GENERAL AVIATION INQUIRY MR MICHAEL MONCK AND MR MICHAEL LINKE, RAAUS Friday, 20th November 2020 Mr Michael Monck and Mr Michael Linke of the Recreational Aviation Australia Limited (RAAUS) provides testimony before the Senate Rural Regional Affairs & Transport Committee's General Aviation Inquiry, Chaired by Queensland Senator, Susan McDonald - Friday, 20th November 2020.... NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

02.01.2022 UTILITY AIR KICKS OFF DIAMOND DEMO TOUR NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership... AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

01.01.2022 CASA AVIATION COMMUNITY SURVEY SUSPENDED! It has been reported today that the Civil Aviation Safety Authority has suspended their 'Aviation Community' survey, following a surge in submissions from across the aviation industry, following a call from AOPA Australia for industry to participate. SHARE THIS VIDEO!... Touted by CASA as an independent survey that sought ‘frank’ views and opinions from the ‘aviation community’, the now suspended survey appears to confirm that CASA are only interested in the answers they want, not those they need. The CASA survey is reported to have identified 14 stakeholder groups, with just 6,600 survey respondents emailed, claiming that the recipients were selected by an electronic script. CASA have not published a breakdown of the number of survey respondents per stakeholder group. Based on averages, 6,600 recipients across 14 Stakeholder groups produces a sample size of just 471 per group. CASA STAKEHOLDER GROUPS TARGETED - Pilot Licence Holders - RPAS Operators - Remote Pilot Licence Holders - Maintenance Licence Holders - Registered Aircraft Operators (Registrations) - Air Traffic Control (ATC) Licence Holders - Air Operators Certificate (AOC) Holders - Maintenance Organisations - Flight Training and Simulation Organisations - Aerodromes - Delegates - Dangerous Goods Training Organisations - Design and Manufacturing Organisations - Maintenance Training Organisation See report from AOPA Australia last week: https://aopa.com.au/pulling-the-wool-casa-survey-con-job-u/ AOPA Australia CEO, Mr Benjamin Morgan, provides comment. NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly

01.01.2022 AOPA AUSTRALIA TO PARTICIPATE IN FUTURE OF AVIATION WORKSHOP, WED 2ND DEC 2020. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia will participate in a Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development and Communications workshop, 2nd December 2020, representing our members and the recreational and general aviation industry. The Future of Australia’s Aviation Sector workshop, seeks the industry's feedback on the effectiveness of the Australian Government’s CO...VID-19 aviation responses, along with industry's views and opinions on the recovery plan ahead. AOPA Australia will advocate the following; - Need for strong GA business sector stimulus for charter, flight training and maintenance providers - Need for strong govt investment in aviation apprenticeships and skills resourcing - Opportunities for govt investment in GA services nationwide, including Australia Post and other govt funded service providers - Establishment of GA innovation fund / incubator to drive Australian aviation entrepreneurship and growth - Creation of a strong taxation incentives strategy to attract investment within the GA business and private sectors - Establishment of a national strategy on airports, encouraging stronger local, state and federal relationships on the management of airports - How effective CASA reform can help drive post-COVID19 economy Participating associations include: - Transport Workers Union - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia - Australian Airline Pilots Association - Australian Federation of Air Pilots - Royal Flying Doctor Service - Australian and International Pilots Association NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly