I have been wondering how the Dynaero wing is constructed specifically. It has aluminum skin and composite structure inside. What kind of structure is pretty nicely described in the following document:

LAA TYPE ACCEPTANCE DATA SHEET TADS 301B, Dynaero MCR01 ULC

Beechcraft 76 Duchess ZK-SIR , c/n ME-222 , arrived in NZ on 17-03-1995 from Norfolk Island and points further west as VH-JGP. It was planned to list it as ZK-JGP but this did not occur and it became ZK-SIR instead on 10-04-1995 for David Martin Ross of Rotorua. Some eleven operator changes later it became listed to Eagle Flight Training Ltd at Papakura on 31-08-06. It was noted for sale with Premi-Air earlier this year. It ferried out of NZ via Kerikeri on 04-07-08 to Norfolk Island and then on through Lord Howe Island to Gold Coast on the 5th. It is now listed to Sweaton Investments Pty Ltd of Tugan, Queensland and is operated by Australian Wings Academy.

There are many factors that lead to efficient and safe operation of aircraft. Among these vital factors is proper weight and balance control. The weight and balance system commonly employed among aircraft consists of three equally important elements: the weighing of the aircraft, the maintaining of the weight and balance records, and the proper loading of the aircraft. An inaccuracy in any one of these elements nullifies the purpose of the whole system. The final loading calculations will be meaningless if either the aircraft has been improperly weighed or the records contain an error.

Improper loading cuts down the efficiency of an aircraft from the standpoint of altitude, maneuverability, rate of climb, and speed. It may even be the cause of failure to complete the flight, or for that matter, failure to start the flight. Because of abnormal stresses placed upon the structure of an improperly loaded aircraft, or because of changed flying characteristics of the aircraft, loss of life and destruction of valuable equipment may result.

The responsibility for proper weight and balance control begins with the engineers and designers, and extends to the aircraft mechanics that maintain the aircraft and the pilots who operate them.

Modern aircraft are engineered utilizing state-of-the-art technology and materials to achieve maximum reliability and performance for the intended category. As much care and expertise must be exercised in operating and maintaining these efficient aircraft as was taken in their design and manufacturing.

The designers of an aircraft have set the maximum weight, based on the amount of lift the wings or rotors can provide under the operation conditions for which the aircraft is designed. The structural strength of the aircraft also limits the maximum weight the aircraft can safely carry. The ideal location of the center of gravity (CG) was very carefully determined by the designers, and the maximum deviation allowed from this specific location has been calculated.

The manufacturer provides the aircraft operator with the empty weight of the aircraft and the location of its emptyweight center of gravity (EWCG) at the time the certified aircraft leaves the factory. Amateur-built aircraft must have this information determined and available at the time of certification.

The airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic or repairman who maintains the aircraft keeps the weight and balance records current, recording any changes that have been made because of repairs or alterations.

The pilot in command of the aircraft has the responsibility on every flight to know the maximum allowable weight of the aircraft and its CG limits. This allows the pilot to determine on the preflight inspection that the aircraft is loaded in such a way that the CG is within the allowable limits.

The Montenegrin ministry of transportation is preparing to sell shares and therefore privatise the country’s national airline – Montenegro Airline. Currently the most serious candidate for the privatisation of Montenegro Airlines is the European Bank for Rebuilding and Development (EBRD). This bank has hired a US consultancy company, which will provide forecasts on the dynamics on the company’s privatisation by October. According to the “CG Economist”, the ministry has chosen a US company “SH&E”, which will provide analysis of business strategy for the needs of this privatisation.

Montenegro Airlines

The privatisation of Montenegro Airlines will be conducted in three stages, first being the selloff of 5% of shares, second being recapitalization and the third one being the selling of a majority share-package. “The 5% of shares, which will be sold at the market, are ‘a test balloon’, which will be used to estimate the value of the company’s shares. This experience would serve as the basis for the company’s recapitalization, for which the EBRD has expressed interest”, said an official in the ministry of transportation. EBRD is also interested in the privatisation of companies “Aerodromi Crne Gore” (Airports of Montenegro) and “Luka Bar” (Port of Bar), which are also to be restructured and privatized in the near future.
Montenegro Airlines is the only airline in Montenegro. 99.97% of the company is owned by the state. With recapitalization, EBRD would become the owner of, at most, one third of the airline’s property. Montenegro Airlines recently purchased a new Embraer aircraft, the first one in its fleet of Fokker’s.

On Wednesday September 3, Jat Airways, the national airline of Serbia, transported its millionth passenger this year, 20 days earlier compared to 2007. For the fourth year in a row Jat is managing to transport over 1 million passengers annually, with each year the millionth passenger being transported earlier. In 2007 the millionth passenger flew Jat in late September, in 2006 in October while in 2005 Jat managed to transport its millionth just prior to the end of the year, in December. Jat management has announced it hopes to improve this result next year by transporting the millionth passenger earlier and announced that the airline has committed itself to improving inflight service drastically. The millionth passenger (pictured above) is Jelena Vasić from Loznica traveling on a Jat charter flight to Greece. She received a return ticket for teo to any destination operated by Jat of their own choice. Croatia Airlines transported its millionth passenger in early August. The Croatian and Serbian airliners will most probably only be joined by Adria from the EX-YU region when it comes to +1 million transported passengers by the end of the year.

Jat faces privatisation this year which could potentially fail due to low interest, according to Serbian media. More detail on the bidding airlines will be known in late September while the final list will be announced in October. If the privatisation fails the government has promised it will invest into Jat, particularly in the purchase of new aircraft, and will not put the airline on sale in the near future.

Thorp T-18W ZK-TIS c/n AACA/575. Built by Bob Keith and registered on 06-09-2004 was re-listed to James Crockett of Christchurch on 30-09-2006.
I caught it (above) at Rangiora on 14-10-06 but have not seen it since.
Thanks to Mike's North Island Notables we learn that it was noted at Watts Bridge, Queensland on 30-08-08 listed for sale, still registered to James Crockett, but with a Fairney View Q, address.

James has cracked it.

By process of elimination.

It is indeed an Eagle 150B ZK-XAB c/n 032 of Rodin Trust CHCH..

One of three in country after ZK-EGC c/n 019 which has been for sale at DTI for ever, and ZK-PNM c/n 035 with the Odlum's at Huntly.

Well done.

The rod is the push/pull rod for the wiggly bits at the back end.

The background prop is SU-29 ZK-SUK.