BirdDog

Here's hoping on the weather. 😄

Yep! I had the same issues. I run a couple of Garmin G3X Touch glass panels. It actually has ADSB out - so I thought, great - I will upgrade to full ADSB in/out and claim a rebate. Was told though, that because its classed as experimental, and does not have a certified GPS source, 2 things might be an issue - getting installed and signed off by a LAME, and the fact that ATC will not see it anyway! So I paid for the upgrade myself, and at least I have ADSB in/out. I have done some research and although all the aircraft around me can see my ADSB data, ATC at say Canberra will only see my Mode C transponder - which is fine - as that is the minimum Canberra want to enter the airspace. Same with SkyEcho. Other airspace users can see it, ATC don't - so my data tells me. Still a bit silly in my books, but that's apparently the way it is.

I have flown and flown in a few aircraft in this category, and I was sceptical before I bought mine, but a Bristell NG5 does it for me. Fast, comfy and looks sexy as!! 😄 Seriously though - one of the most roomy cockpits in its class, with adjustable pedals etc etc. If I had the tenacity, I would drop a 916 in it and try and tear the wings off!! 😂

From someone who once had an aircraft at Goulburn, a new owner is welcomed news - Let's hope it goes in the right direction.

YDC is getting dizzy around the Gold Coast. 😞

So here’s a question. I purchased a very nice cover for my Bristell from someone, and then found out the aircraft that it came from was involved in a landing incident and written off. Non fatal. So the question. ia it bad Juju to use that cover on another aircraft? Would you use it on yours? Discuss

Then there is this...

WOW!!! Play silly games, you will win silly prizes!!!

WOW! How close do you reckon that prop was to striking!!

I think they look at it in a way that.... every hour in the air adds to the chances of an incident! But I see your point.

My life insurance covers me for flying in my aircraft. I actually have it stated - less than 100 hours annually, and I don't get anywhere near that.

100% Nev! If the nose hits first it's like that old game you would play on a trampoline where if you time it right, you get a good bounce. Keep that nose wheel up! I am fortunate to have a big long grass runway and practice landing on the mains, and holding that wheel up for the full length of the runway. Managing throttle, Rudder and Elevator to roll nicely down the runway, popping the perpetual wheely!! Really helps you to get a good feel for your aircraft!

Yeah... Says to me that whatever happened, happened pretty quickly.

Lastly... All I would need to do now is pass a PPL exam and a Flight Review, and I could go PPL. No need for me at this stage, as it was all about CTA for me.

I just did this, so can certainly help. I was on about 140 hours of RAA time with X-Country Endo. Applied to CASA to have my RAA RPC converted to Part 61 RPL. Went a completed Class 2 Medical. Waited for my Part61 RPL to turn up. Went and did a GA BFR in a Grob. Also did CTA Endos too. DONE! Was pretty painless. The good thing is now I can exercise the rights of my Part61 RPL into Controlled Airspace, while flying my RAA registered LSA. 🙂 Winning!!