SAFA Skysailor Magazine

22 SKY SAILOR May | June 2020 Covid-19 Stay informed via Airwaves, the SAFA website and your State and Federal government announcements regarding changes in access and regulations during the current National Emergency. Tandem & Dual Occupant Operations: The Federal Government has put in place and is now enforcing Social Distancing requirements, through the State bodies. Our insurer has advised that under the circumstances, Tandem and Dual Occupant operations are no longer acceptable and therefore not covered under our insurances. Fines for breaching these requirements are significant for an instructor (Business) and for the passenger (Client). Insurance: Further advice received from our insurers stip- ulates that SAFA insurance policies require pilots to adhere to legal directions or requirements from the various levels of government. SAFA insurance coverage (all policies) is not valid for operations or activities that breach government directions. It is a pilot’s responsibility to ensure that all facets of any intended flight operation are compli- ant at all levels. We will do our best to keep you updated with operational information as it comes to hand. General Flying: Nationwide there are a number of sites that have been closed by the administering club or State association, at the request of local government or landowners. Several National Parks and access to sites within are also closed at time of printing. Before flying, you must contact the administering club or State association to confirm if operations are still allowed from the intended site. I have been contacted by quite a number of clubs requesting assistance in the enforcement of these requirements. Suffice to say, I have assured them we will do whatever is necessary to assist in maintaining control of their sites and enforcement of any operational limitations. We are operating in a difficult, changing envi- ronment and I seek the cooperation of all members during this trying time. As we emerge from this crisis in the coming months, there will still be lift and a sky to enjoy. Until next time, stay safe. Brett Coupland, SAFA Ops Team New Products Book: The Phoenix Rising Now available at [ thephoenixrising.com.au ]. It’s all pretty mind-blowing! Helen Ross Lee SYS’Evolution 2.85 firmware We’ve released a firmware update for the Sys’Evolution. It was very well received by pilots. The five most noticeable improvements include: ➲ ➲ Automatic pages switches ➲ ➲ Automatic map zoom ➲ ➲ Competition task preview ➲ ➲ New available items for SSC Tool ➲ ➲ Page load speed improvements Pilots can play with the SSC Tool to check all the available items – no need of a Syride account for this, visit: [syride.com/en/ssctool/Evolution] . Gael @ Syride New Nova Ion 6 – EN/LTF B The new Ion 6 has a completely new design: a higher projected aspect ratio than its predecessor, less curvature and shorter lines. It is also equipped with performance-enhancing Mini-ribs, Zig-Zag 3Dshaping, a Mini-rib Vector Tape as well as op- timised wing twist in accelerated flight, promising increased performance. An uncomplicated EN/LTF B glider with high passive safety, Ion 6 will make a wide range of pilots happy. News Nova Ion 6