Can a weightshift trike with appropriate specs enter/land in a Class D airspace airport (if pilot has licenses/endorsements necessary)?

[mixedup]

Curious to know (as I ponder weight shift trikes, and which trike) whether there's a possibility of being allowed to land at a Control Zone D airport (e.g. in Qld such as Sunshine Coast or Archerfield) with such an aircraft?  (assuming required license/endorsements).  I guess there are two questions, with Q1 being my main question: 

Q1 - What Weight Shift Trike apsects would there need to be to be allowed here?   e.g. Rotex engine of specific make?   Factory built and not kit made?     Any example of trikes currently available in Australia (new or 2nd hand) that would pass this?   

 

Q2 - If yes (to Q1) can the required pilot licenses/endorsements be completed under RAAus?  (or does one need to get this at the CASA level).   Thought I heard RAAus was trying to arrange something here.....  

[Thruster88]

Not sure on Q1. Q2, at the moment only CASA license holders, RPL (with controlled airspace endorsement) or PPL  or higher, with a current medical,  can access controlled airspace. RAAus is working on it but it may be 1 or 2 or more years away.

Edited March 30 by Thruster88

[spacesailor]

Yes : see " Blind pilot lands at Mascot airport " .  ( in a trike )

No .: Raa has no " pilots icence " . On.y Certificate.  ( CASA exceptions )

spacesailor

[Area-51]

Q1 - you will need to verify the following with the relevant CASA PART91 regulations to determine validity as to what "type" of aircraft can access Class D or C air space.

 

Weight shift aircraft can enter Class D airspace providing they are equipped with a radio and the PIC holds the appropriate RPL/PPL endorsements. If the aircraft is equiped with a transponder it must activate and Squawk 3000. Airspeeds must be limited to maximum of 200kt within 4nm and below 2500'.

 

Weight shift aircraft can enter Class C airspace providing the aircraft complies with the above Class D requirements, however a Mode-S with Altitude encoding, or ADS-B out is mandatory, Squawk 1200.

 

VFR rules apply for both above

 

Major City airports will not appreciate a trike holding up the big commercial planes, you may not get a clearance to land or ground taxi

 

 

Edited March 30 by Area-51

[mixedup]

10 hours ago, Area-51 said:

Q1 - you will need to verify the following with the relevant CASA PART91 regulations to determine validity as to what "type" of aircraft can access Class D or C air space.

thanks Area-51 - this seems quite tricky...I'll try to dig in. 

Can I ask, to get a rough idea, are there any weightshift trike pilots that fly in/out of any controlled airports in Australia, albeit occassionally? (or is this something that just not really done)    In terms of Part91, just to get an idea, would a manufactuer built Airbourne trike (or one of the models) with Rotex engine (serviced) potentially pass the CASA regs?  

[Blueadventures]

1 hour ago, mixedup said:

thanks Area-51 - this seems quite tricky...I'll try to dig in. 

Can I ask, to get a rough idea, are there any weightshift trike pilots that fly in/out of any controlled airports in Australia, albeit occassionally? (or is this something that just not really done)    In terms of Part91, just to get an idea, would a manufactuer built Airbourne trike (or one of the models) with Rotex engine (serviced) potentially pass the CASA regs?  

Have you ever talked to an instructor named Bill at Bundaberg, if not he is worth a call, very experienced on trikes.

Edited March 30 by Blueadventures

[Area-51]

10 hours ago, mixedup said:

thanks Area-51 - this seems quite tricky...I'll try to dig in. 

Can I ask, to get a rough idea, are there any weightshift trike pilots that fly in/out of any controlled airports in Australia, albeit occassionally? (or is this something that just not really done)    In terms of Part91, just to get an idea, would a manufactuer built Airbourne trike (or one of the models) with Rotex engine (serviced) potentially pass the CASA regs?  

Air Services don't care what an aircraft looks or performs like. They are there to provide a service to aviation via Air Traffic Control. If the aircraft has the necessary equipment to operate within a Controlled Area thats all that matters. If the PIC has the necessary endorsements to operate an aircraft within a Controlled Area that's all that matters. Consult the latest AIP for further information.

 

Air Services may impose restrictions upon what type of aircraft are authorised to operate within specific Areas during certain periods or times. Consult the NOTAMS and ERSA for specific airfields and PRD's.

 

Consult CASA Part91 for further information regarding Manual Of Standards - General Operating & Flight Rules, and other aircraft specific operating regulations.

Edited March 31 by Area-51