Intro: interested in RA-Aus

[Hamish]

Hi everyone. I have around 65 hours in PA28s and C172s from early to mid 1990s. Got RPPL then half way through PPL before running out of $. Then life got in the way, and I haven't been flying in way too long. I'm interested in keeping up with aviation and RA-Aus seems to be the best spot for me to aim. I'm inner north-west Melbourne based. While I want to start training and flying again, that's not going to happen for a while (renovation, kids, etc). But I'd love to go for a flight with someone if that's possible?!

 

 

[facthunter]

Welcome here. If you hang around some places and get known you will sound out possibilities. Your PPL stuff counts. Nev

 

 

[coljones]

Refresh on RAA planes - much cheaper also get your RAA Navs. Consider PPL when you consider you need to get into controlled airspace. (But RAA is trying to get RAA access into controlled airspace by right)

 

 

[K-man]

Hi everyone. I have around 65 hours in PA28s and C172s from early to mid 1990s. Got RPPL then half way through PPL before running out of $. Then life got in the way, and I haven't been flying in way too long. I'm interested in keeping up with aviation and RA-Aus seems to be the best spot for me to aim. I'm inner north-west Melbourne based. While I want to start training and flying again, that's not going to happen for a while (renovation, kids, etc). But I'd love to go for a flight with someone if that's possible?!

I've recently got my RPL and am in the middle of getting my CTA and controlled airport endorsements. A lot of money spent on something that I think should have been available through RA. I couldn't be bothered going down the PPL track as I'm not likely to want to fly a bigger plane or IFR, but RA certificate with CTA is all that I need.

I'm not sure whether the old RPPL is still recognised but if possible I wouldn't waste your previous training. I would go straight for the RPL and then apply for the RA certificate. That gives you more options down the track.

 

 

[Jay_1984]

Hey, if you're wanting a flight some time I'm out in the western suburbs and I fly out of Ballarat. I'm GA but planning to get an RA ticket soon.

 

 

[pmccarthy]

There are RA and GA pilots flying out of Kyneton. Come along any Saturday morning and introduce yourself, say 10am. Rides are a distinct possibility on both categories.

 

 

[Akromaster]

If you're near Sunbury, head out to Penfield. No club or club house really but they're a friendly bunch and I'm sure, like anywhere, once they know you a bit I'm sure you could scrounge a ride or three.

 

 

[dazza 38]

Welcome Hamish