Coffs Harbour Airport Magazine Issue 9

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C o f f s h a r b o u r a I r P o r T

Coffs Harbour Aero Club

Behind the scenes business at Coffs Airport

Calling aspiring women pilots

I’m fReeTAke me wITh yOu

Coffs Sky GardenThe sky over Coffs Harbour

will blossom with a kaleidoscope of colour

regulars4 Welcome and Rally Wrap 22 International

24 Talkin’ Technology 26 Automotive

27 Puzzles 30 Talk Back

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C O F F S H A R B O U R A I R P O R T

Coffs Harbour Aero Club

Behind the scenes business at Coffs Airport

Calling aspiring women pilots

I’M FREETAKE ME WITH YOU

Coffs Sky GardenThe sky over Coffs Harbour

will blossom with a kaleidoscope of colour

6 Coffs Harbour Aero Club Calling aspiring women pilots

8 Coffs Sky Garden The sky over Coffs Harbour will blossom with a kaleidoscope of colour

28 Fast Freight Behind the scenes business at Coffs Airport

on the cover

10 Long Distance Love How to maintain a connection when you’re rarely together

14 Fashion Fever Get the Kardashian look with the new Kardashian Kollection bags

16 Renovation Rescue The good, the bad and the ugly

18 Boarding in the 21st Century Things aren’t what they used to be

20 Experience Picasso’s Masterpieces The Art Gallery of NSW is holding an exhibition showing the famous artist’s creations

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WELCOME TO COffs harbOurrEgiOnaL airpOrT

i f you’ve visited the airport over the past couple of months, you would have noticed the transformation of the airport to support the staging of the World rally Championships on Coffs Coast.

The airport played an integral role in the staging of the World rally Championships.

The service park and associated infrastructure for over 100 rally cars was set-up in the airport's General aviation precinct which became the hub for all activities with the cars starting from and returning to the service park for each stage of the rally.

During the four days of the rally, thousands of people visited the service park and by all reports, were amazed by the level of sophistication and support infrastructure associated with the event.

overall, the inaugural Coffs Coast round of the World rally Championships was an outstanding success.

More than 92,000 tickets were sold to the various rally stages, the sunday stage was broadcast live to some 53,000 million viewers around the globe, rally drivers, officials and followers were made welcome which was very much appreciated and there were many visitors staying throughout the city, towns and villages of Coffs Coast.

That said, for some, expectations were not realised while for others expectations were very much exceeded. as with any event, the first is usually a major learning curve as there are no previous benchmarks against which to compare. There are always things that could have been done differently or better so constructive feedback is welcomed by Coffs harbour airport, Coffs harbour City Council and rally australia to assist with planning for 2013 when it is hoped World rally will return to Coffs Coast.

The overwhelming support and co-operation received from airport staff and tenants was greatly appreciated.

on behalf of Coffs harbour regional airport, thank you to all who contributed to the 'most successful’ World rally Championship staged in australia.

We look forward to the opportunity to support future rounds of the World rally Championship in the years ahead.

Dennis Martinairport Manager


WOrLd raLLy ChaMpiOnship COffs COasT 2011

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Born Again Flyers


S ince becoming a director in 2009 and club president in 2010, Reynold Peterson has been keen to encourage a

resurgence in people taking to the skies with the

Coffs Harbour Aero Club.

From humble beginnings in 1928 when a group

of enthusiastic aviators first met and formed the

club, there have been many highs and lows at

the airfield. Airlines have come and gone, small

aircraft have become lighter, more high tech and

in many ways easier to pilot as well as making

learning to fly more affordable and fun. And it

is the latter that Reynold is encouraging with a

'rebir th' of the club through an exciting program

of aviation and social activities.

The club is staging bi-monthly flying

competitions for all member pilots. They test

their skills by completing a circuit course with

points awarded for accuracy and precision then

accumulated for the Pilot of the Year Award.

To reach out to the community, particularly

young people, a recent visit was made to Bishop

Druitt College which has started the Bishop Druitt Ultimate Flying Club. The dynamics of flying were explained to students demonstrating the application of physics theory which became more meaningful when students visited the aero club's hangar as part of their engineering syllabus.

In July this year the Coffs Harbour Aero Club hosted the Australian Women Pilots Association (AWPA) and a number of women, from young to empty nesters, were given the opportunity to talk about aviation and for some, to experience flight for the first time. The event was so successful that another is scheduled for July next year. One such woman and club member, Angie Wayland is keen to encourage more women to get their wings. Only 21, Angie has already attained her Recreational Aviation Australia (RAA) License and is well on her way to qualifying for her Private Pilots License (PPL).

The aim of the Coffs Harbour Aero Club and the AWPA is to encourage women to network and help one another to advance their flying skills and if they desire, a career in aviation.

While there is a focus on encouraging female members, the club is welcoming all prospective members to enjoy aviation life. Every Friday is social night at the club where members and guests can enjoy refreshments and a meal in the lounge or outside in the undercover barbecue patio. Naturally, stories of flying feats are part of

the conversation and companionship.As being the social hub of aviation on Coffs

Coast is a paramount activity of the club, there is a variety of events planned throughout the year. But it is next year that will be special as the club hopes to stage the next Coffs Harbour Air Show on 15th September. This will be a celebration of flight when the skies over Coffs Coast will be abuzz with the sounds of pistons and jet engines.

According to Reynold Peterson, an aspiring pilot could not train at a better place than Coffs Coast. The Coffs Harbour Aero Club is one of only a few in Australia that can offer full training in controlled air space with the ability to send their pilots solo in the zone. With a control tower, radar tracking and relatively uncrowded air space, Coffs Harbour is big airport flying without heavy metropolitan traffic giving students the broadest possible flying experience. Another feature is the length of the main north south runway. Just over two kilometres long, it is perfect for a wide variety of aircraft types and pilots presenting essential experience to any student pilot. Then, to top it all, there is the stunning coastline, hinterland, ranges and valleys to enjoy.

The Coffs Harbour Aero Club has two aircraft, a Jabiru J-170 for pilot training and a Piper Warrior for scenic, joy and charter flights. Both aircraft are available for hire by licensed pilots. The former is a newer recreational aircraft that is lighter, well equipped with the latest aviation technology and is more cost effective to operate. This, combined with tuition from the club's highly experienced and qualified Chief Flying Instructor means students have an excellent opportunity to quickly gain their license to fly.

So if you are interested in beginning a new life in the air, for pleasure or perhaps a career in aviation, start with a visit to the Coffs Harbour Aero Club - at the club house (9am to 2pm Monday to Friday and 10 am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday) on Aviation Drive at the Coffs Harbour Airport (General Aviation section).

For further information, visit the new website at www.coffsharbouraeroclub.com or phone 02 6652 2992. n

“The aim of the Coffs Harbour Aero Club and the AWPA is to encourage women to network and help one another to advance their flying skills and if they desire, a career in aviation.”

Angie Wayland and Reynold Peterson with trainer

aircraft. Copyright-Rob Cleary-seen Australia


Between the 26th and 30th October, the

sky over Coffs Harbour will blossom with

a kaleidoscope of colour like flowers

bursting forth in a heavenly garden.

But fear not - it will not be a sign from the

gods, just the canopies of daredevil adventurers

participating in the Afterlife Boogie being

conducted by Coffs City Skydivers based at

Coffs Harbour Airport.

Supported by the Australian Parachute

Federation and the NSW Parachute Council, this

event is for experienced, licensed sky divers

wishing to further their aerial skills. A program of

seminars, beach jumps, free-fly and wing-suit

courses will be conducted by some of the best

in the field including world renown free-flyer Rob

Heron and wing-suit specialist Hayden Galvin.

Coffs City Sky Divers owner Steve Hill and

chief instructor Lawrence Hill will also be part of

the team of trainers. Both Steve and Lawrence

are highly experienced sky divers having

competed at the World Sky Dive Games and are

holders of Australian and world records.

Up to 140 sky divers from all around Australia

are expected for the event to catch up with

friends, learn about new techniques, equipment

and to enjoy the sights and sounds of Coffs

Coast - on the ground and in the sky.

To see these dare-devils en-mass, the place to

be is Jetty Beach, Coffs Harbour around 12 noon

to 1.00pm on Sunday 30th October. Up to 50

sky divers will perform aerial displays, wing suit

formations and some will be travelling earthwards

with coloured flare trails marking their descent. It

will be a spectacular sight.

For those interested in experiencing a heavenly

adventure, there will be special tandem sky dives

on offer. During the Afterlife Boogie festival, there

is an extra bonus - jumps will be from 14,000ft

instead of the usual ten thousand as larger turbine

aircraft can carry greater numbers of people.

That's extra time to take in the stunning vista of the

patchwork garden that is Coffs Coast. n

Coffs SkyGarden

For more information:Afterlife Boogie26-30 October 2011Coffs City Sky DiversT. 02 6651 1167W. www.coffsskydivers.com.au


Voted as one of the top 10 cities in the world by Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2011, Newcastle offers something for

everyone, from surfing at one of the many spectacular beaches to picnicking in the sunshine at King Edward Park and browsing the funky boutiques along Darby Street.

Five top ideas for free summertime fun in newcastle:

Get lost (in history) at newcastle’s new museumTake a unique view on the world by standing underneath a giant, illuminated globe suspended from the ceiling at the city’s new Newcastle Museum in the Honeysuckle precinct. Part of the hands-on Supernova science centre, the rotating Earth Ball is a key attraction of the free-to-enter museum. Spread across three newly-restored heritage railway workshops, the museum offers interactive exhibitions, installations and a light and sound show of the city’s steel producing past. It’s also home to the Buck, Newcastle’s historic steam train. Newcastle Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday.

Dip a toe into the largest ocean baths in the southern hemisphere What better way to spend sunny summer days than chilling out poolside at Merewether Ocean Baths. First opened in 1935, the historic baths

feature two swimming pools, including the Ladies’ Rock Pool, which was once reserved for female swimmers only. Change room facilities are available and the pools are patrolled by lifeguards. Take a dip as the waves lap around the baths’ edge, enjoy a BBQ under the surrounding shaded picnic areas or grab an ice-cream and get front-row seats to one of the best sunsets around.

Picnic by the pond at Blackbutt ReservePack a hamper, grab a frisbee and spend an afternoon spotting native wildlife at Blackbutt Reserve. Located just outside Newcastle’s CBD, this picnic haven features 180 hectares of nature trails, grassed flats, duck ponds and playground facilities. Explore Blackbutt’s rainforest, home to around 15,000 grey-headed flying foxes, keep a look out for eastern water dragons lazing in the trees or see koalas, wombats, kangaroos, wallabies and emus in one of the wildlife exhibits. Blackbutt Reserve is open every day.

Take a peek into prison lifeGo back in time with a visit to Newcastle’s former police station, The Lock-Up Cultural Centre, on Hunter Street in the CBD. The heritage-listed sandstone site, complete with holding cells and an enclosed exercise yard, operated for more than 120 years (1861-1982) as a prison for the city’s criminals. Today, the Lock-Up is home to a museum, art gallery and artist residency, all available for visitors to experience free-of-charge.

The site is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Go on a wild walk through waterfalls and wildflowers Right next door to Newcastle’s Merewether Beach and just minutes from the CBD is the Glenrock State Conservation Area, featuring more than 500 acres of natural coastline and bushland. Discover the secluded beaches, cascading waterfalls, pockets of rainforest, pristine creeks and rock pools of the picturesque national park. Join a Glenrock Discovery ranger on a free tour of the park’s tracks, have a go at Aboriginal bush art, enjoy a picnic by the beach, go mountain bike riding through the bush or explore historical sites.For more information on Newcastle’s many attractions, experiences, events and accommodation options, go to www.visitnewcastle.com.au n

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Whether we believe in Adam and Eve, or the evolution of man as the birth of all human

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The Good, The Bad and The UglyRenovations:

i f you see people walking down the street, looking like zombies, feverishly comparing the colours of tiles as they wander the halls

of Bunnings, chances are you’re looking at another casualty in the renovation war. Here’s why spending money, and spending it on the right things, is a necessity.

Practical, Not PrettyI spent the best part of my childhood in a house that was being renovated. I had family breakfast with builders and plumbers and painters until I was about 12. It was a mammoth task my parents undertook, and well worth it now. But the things that cost lots of money were not always the

ones that were obvious to the eye. Insulation, grading- they’re not hot, and they’re not pretty. No one’s going to comment on them as they walk through your home, as they would a new kitchen or beautifully restored old fireplace - but they are a necessity. Making those hard calls will not only improve the re-sale value of the house, but will make it a nicer place to live in for the years you do remain there. Ignoring a leaky roof and renovating the sun room instead might seem like fun, but is a financial disaster waiting to happen.

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this year’s experts (and potentially every year’s experts) include: a fireplace in the corner. For centuries, people put fireplaces in the middle of a wall. For a reason. It immediately throws all proportions of a room out, and makes it look unappetizing. For those with delusions of grandeur- it’s suggested that Grecian columns and spiral staircases are vetoed. Take it from someone with Greek blood – columns only work in ancient settings. And spiral staircases only work in fairytales. Having a house that’s easily accessible and comfortable is far more important than one that looks like Rapunzel is at home. Ditto internal French doors that open onto a blip of a room- French doors are meant to open onto impressive rooms and the whole effect will be lost if it’s a room full of dowdy couches and the telly.

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How To Avoid Expensive Home RepairsGive your house an audit. Walk around and list all the things that concern you – from the things that just need to be fixed, through to the

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Borrowing Within a Self Managed Super Fund to Purchase PropertyThe financial press has given much recent coverage to a ‘new’ option

for wealth creation – establishing a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) and borrowing to invest in direct property.

Before jumping ahead and setting up an SMSF to buy an investment property, you must be aware this area involves complex legislation and rules, and specific financial advice (along with accounting and legal advice) is required to ensure a successfully implemented strategy.

The attractionCommon impediments facing people wishing to build a direct property portfolio include accessing a deposit, the ability to generate surplus monthly cash flow (for negatively geared property), and the ability to borrow from a bank.

Using an SMSF can overcome these problems. In fact, subject to the trust deed and investment strategy of the fund, there are no restrictions on which asset class the funds can be invested in. An SMSF can also borrow to leverage the investment, provided the loan is a limited recourse loan for investment purposes, through a trust, as explained below.

How does borrowing to purchase property in your SMSF actually work?The favoured trust for a limited recourse loan is an instalment trust. An instalment trust allows the SMSF to purchase a property, repaying the limited recourse loan by instalment, while the asset is held in the trust which is separate from the SMSF for the life of the loan. If the SMSF defaults on the loan, then the lender’s rights are limited to the property in the trust only, while the fund’s loss is limited to the equity in the property and all instalment payments made prior to the default.

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Boarding in the21st Century

The classic image of boarding schools portrayed by authors Enid Blyton and JK Rowling has undergone a major shift over the past few decades.

Twenty first century technology and a focus on privacy and recreational options have reinvented boarding school life.

Many people still remember the days of large dormitory rooms, one public telephone shared by hundreds of students, and one movie night each weekend. Now students have mobile phones with internet access, so students can talk to their parents

By RICHARD STOkES, ExECuTIVE DIRECTOR AT THE AuSTRALIAN BOARDING SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION (www.BOARDING.ORG.Au)


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to be all that they can beChallenging boys

daily instead of weekly. Such technology has changed boarding schools dramatically and added a real richness to the lifestyle.

While dormitories for a dozen students are depicted as nothing but fun in novels and movies, the norm these days is for three to four junior boarders to share a bedroom, while senior students often have their own bedrooms. Bathrooms have private showers and changing spaces as well which gives students a healthy sense of privacy.

Boarding schools have also increased entertainment opportunities, with recreation officers organising a range of events. Students had to be creative in the old days when it came to recreation as there were so few possibilities open to them. Now, most boarding schools organise four to five activities every weekend.

Families planning to send their children off to boarding school would be well served by shopping around to see which school suits their needs best – each boarding school offers a different experience but all are worthwhile. n


EXPERIENCE PICASSO’SMASTERPIECESHolding the most significant exhibition

of Picasso’s art ever held in Australia, the Art Gallery of NSW will show 150

paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings created by the famous artist.

What’s more, the works on show are ones Picasso was determined never to relinquish as he intended to keep them for himself with the intention of shaping his legacy.

Taking place from the 12th November 2011 to 25th March 2012, Picasso – Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris is - according to the Art Gallery of NSW – the most ambitious exhibition ever undertaken by the gallery.

It will be an international tour and was initiated and created by the Musée National Picasso – the largest and most significant repository of the Picasso’s work in the world.

The exhibition is part of the Sydney International Arts Series and is expected to bring huge numbers through the gallery’s doors. It’s with this in mind that tickets to the exhibition are timed to ensure visitors aren’t faced with long queues and waiting times. Tickets are available for purchase on ticketek.com.au now.

For more information on the exhibition, visit the Art Gallery of NSW’s website at www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au n

At the Art Gallery of NSW this summer

Above: Pablo Picasso, Le baiser (The kiss) 1969, Pablo Picasso Bequest, 1979, MP220; © Paris, Réunion des Musées Nationaux/Jean-Gilles Berizzi

Opposite page top left: Pablo Picasso, Les baigneuses (The bathers) 1918, Pablo Picasso Bequest, 1979, MP61; © Paris, Réunion des Musées Nationaux/ Béatrice Hatala

Opposite page top rght: Pablo Picasso, Jacqueline aux mains croisées (Jacqueline with crossed hands) 1954, Jacqueline Picasso Bequest, 1990, MP1990-26; © Paris, Réunion des Musées Nationaux/Jean-Gilles Berizzi

Opposite page bottom: Pablo Picasso, Deux femmes courant sur la plage (La course) (Two women running on the beach (The race)) 1922, Pablo Picasso Bequest, 1979, MP78; © Succession Picasso, 2011/Licensed by Viscopy, 2011; © Paris, Réunion des Musées Nationaux/ Jean-Gilles Berizzi; © Musée National Picasso, Paris

All images © Succession Picasso, 2011/Licensed by Viscopy, 2011; © Musée National Picasso, Paris


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james Bianchi despatching Sherlock to Sydney


On any given day, James Bianchi and his team at Australian air Express (AaE) are receiving and despatching freight from

around the world - part of their every day routine.But not so long ago, James received a

telephone call from a distressed Coffs Coast resident on holiday in Cairns. The keys to their car and caravan had been stolen that morning and not wanting to have their vehicles unsecured, they were anxious to move on - that day.

With a quick check of the flight times, James said it could be done. So a family member rushed the spare keys to the freight office at Coffs Harbour Airport where James packaged them as Urgent Priority Freight and despatched them on the mid morning outbound flight to Sydney. After a change of aircraft at Mascot Airport, the keys landed in Cairns at 4.20pm and soon after, our residents were on their way back home, much relieved.

This incident is but one example of the 'behind the scenes’ business at Coffs Harbour Airport. Many would rightly think of air freight as items such as letters, documents and small parcels. And it is. Each week some three tonne of A4 size satchels are uplifted from Coffs Harbour to destinations around Australia and the world. Then, there is the more unusual.

Up to three times per week, gold fish are sent from a Coffs Harbour breeder to Tasmania. Live mud crabs are regularly despatched to China, especially during the Chinese New Year festivities and fresh meats are regularly received from Perth for evaluation by a local food expert.

With the expansion of the Coffs Harbour Base Hospital, so too is the need for same day freight. Pathology and blood samples must be despatched, delivered and analysed that day before deteriorating - fortunately, this too is now routine freight.

So busy is the Coffs Harbour office of Australian air Express, it now processes the largest volume of freight of any agency in New South Wales. Perhaps this is a reflection of growing importance of Coffs Harbour as a regional city in which to live, work and play.

For the past 14 years, Australian air Express has operated from Coffs Harbour Airport. The first seven by the original agent for AaE, Stan Pupich. Since then, James and his staff of seven and a contingent of six sub-contractors collect and deliver freight daily from as far afield as Macksville, Dorrigo, Yamba and towns and villages between.

During that time, the original office moved from a small receiving and despatching room in the passenger terminal to the area behind where the baggage carousels are now located. However after September 11, this was considered a security risk so the office relocated to its current site, adjacent to the Airport Administration on the north side of the main terminal building. This has proved a positive move as the volume of freight continues to grow.

The recent phenomenon of on-line shopping has resulted in the expansion of the freight forwarding industry. More and more, small freight items are being received from overseas and around Australia and delivered daily to residents all over Coffs Coast. And as more and more

people become confident with on-line shopping and the sophisticated on-line freight tracking service offered by Australian air Express and other carriers, freight business is expected to follow market trends.

While all freight is precious, some regularly despatched and received are especially so at Coffs Harbour Airport. In particular, pets and other animals.

Family pooches and pussy cats are often sent and received by owners here and around Australia. Whenever litters of puppies of special breeds of dogs becomes available, it is not uncommon to think the freight office at the airport is a dog pound with yapping 'cargo' housed in colourful cages and containers awaiting despatch.

And if all the animals to be air freighted came in together, one could mistake the office for a zoo. Either coming or going are; rats, mice, birds, eggs (for incubation), monkeys, penguins and seals. Not so long ago, a special aerated tank had to be constructed for the despatch of a live shark from Coffs to Canberra. Oh, there are flowers too - never more so than at Valentine's Day.

So the next time you are at Coffs Harbour Airport about to board a plane, spare a thought for what is to travel with you - either in the rear or in the hold under the aircraft. You might be surprised as it could be almost anything from cats to keys. n

Freight stickers

“So busy is the Coffs Harbour office of Australian air Express,

it now processes the largest volume of freight

of any agency in New South Wales.”

Australia air ExpressTerminal LaneCoffs Harbour Airport (adjacent to Airport Administration)T. 13 12 13 (national toll free)T. 02 6652 7670 (local)Opening hours. 6.00 am - 5.30 pm Mon-Fri (on-call weekends)



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