RAAus access to class C and D airspace.

[Blueadventures]

22 minutes ago, BrendAn said:

won't the new class 5 do it.

I don't know the answer but can the SAAA owner built aircraft fly CTA on class 5 medicals; I guess they are allowed.  RAAus should get there sometime with RAA instructor signed off endorsements.

[aro]

30 minutes ago, BrendAn said:

we already know about that.  it does not change the fact that rpc holders can't enter controlled airspace

Is it the form that's the problem, or the flight review? (Presumably you already do flight reviews)

 

This is what I can't figure out - exactly what you are asking for.

 

No form?

No training?

No requirement for transponder etc?

No medical requirements?

 

Can you be explicit about what you actually want?

 

Having observed RA-Aus over many years, I would expect them to add their own requirements in excess of what CASA require for RPL...

[Thruster88]

Operational limitations for class 5 medical.

Operational limitations include:

• Private operations only.
• Aircraft certificated maximum take-off weight must be 2000 kg or less.
• Must only operate under the visual flight rules (day VFR) by day (no IFR, no IMC, no night VFR).
• Must not operate above 10,000 feet above mean sea level.
• Must have no more than 2 persons on board.
• Must not use a CASR Part 61 operational rating. For example, instructor rating or low-level rating. For a complete list, refer to the definitions in CASR 61.010.
• Must not conduct aerobatics or formation flying.
• Must operate wholly within Australian territory.

Pilots can access controlled and non-controlled airspace.

[Blueadventures]

Depending on how RAAus goes I might go the SAAA way; there is a Nynja with them already and have had lengthy positive discussions with one of their top maintenance people about what they can offer now and what's on the horizon maintenance qual wise and its sounds well organised. It's on my list to decide soon about becoming a member and doing some of their courses.  I'll retain my RAAus membership either way.

Edited August 19 by Blueadventures

[BrendAn]

31 minutes ago, aro said:

Is it the form that's the problem, or the flight review? (Presumably you already do flight reviews)

 

This is what I can't figure out - exactly what you are asking for.

 

No form?

No training?

No requirement for transponder etc?

No medical requirements?

 

Can you be explicit about what you actually want?

 

Having observed RA-Aus over many years, I would expect them to add their own requirements in excess of what CASA require for RPL...

i don't care about any of that. all i have said is raaus are trying to gain access to controlled airspace. with an rpc not an rpl. i don't have any intention of flying in controlled airspace so it does not concern me.  go back to the first post and read what the thread was about.

[BrendAn]

27 minutes ago, Blueadventures said:

Depending on how RAAus goes I might go the SAAA way; there is a Nynja with them already and have had lengthy positive discussions with one of their top maintenance people about what they can offer now and what's on the horizon maintenance qual wise and its sounds well organised. It's on my list to decide soon about becoming a member and doing some of their courses.  I'll retain my RAAus membership either way.

i know raaus get bagged a lot on here, i am guilty too, but the other day i had a discussion with darren barnfield about an engine change and other stuff on a tornado and he could not have been more helpful, i thought it was great that the head of raaus tech took the time to answer all my questions . for all their faults i can say the people i have dealt with so far have been great. this rant is nothing to do with your post , you just reminded me of a good experience with raaus.

[Blueadventures]

2 minutes ago, BrendAn said:

i know raaus get bagged a lot on here, i am guilty too, but the other day i had a discussion with darren barnfield about an engine change and other stuff on a tornado and he could not have been more helpful, i thought it was great that the head of raaus tech took the time to answer all my questions . for all their faults i can say the people i have dealt with so far have been great. this rant is nothing to do with your post , you just reminded me of a good experience with raaus.

Agree only had good discussion with the staff and tech; they are on track to have things correct.  If I was running the show I'd ask for a copy of log book entry for the most recent annual entry at rego renewal and condition report for change of ownership as that would allow one method of reviewing the aircrafts condition to some positive extent.

[WIngsWithoutBarriers]

The Editor for sports pilot did mention in a letter to the editor section that controlled airspace access will be the next big focus after class G. It could be a few more years of waiting though.