clouddancer

They are both correct, it is an either, or, kind of scenario. either the aircraft taking off had turned onto crosswind, or it is climbing straight ahead and is further along the runway and you can finish your landing roll. simples.

“On the other had it was RAA which submitted a list of engine failures one of which was a flat tyre, so maybe RAA has some work to do which would satisfy the complainants.” incorrect, RAAus was asked to supply a database extract of any accident or incident involving a Jabiru, this information was not filtered correctly when analysed by CASA, resulting in a flat tyre in an aircraft powered with a Jabiru engine being included in engine failure statistics!

It is a funding and resourcing issue. The ATSB don’t have the funds to investigate any accidents involving sport aviation aircraft. Unless a minister gets involved and demands they investigate. The solution is to lobby for the ATSB to be better funded and resourced. As pilots are generally Australian taxpayers, regardless of the aircraft registration, fatal and serious accidents should be investigated. it is not an official policy or written document AFAIK, but a budgetary decision.

“ A minus for raaus for me is they told me this week I can't use my xair to complete my solo training because I wasn't involved in the building of the kit. But I can do my endorsements in it. That is silly. They won't let me fly it solo but are happy for me to carry the instructor around for the endorsements. “ I think you will find this is in the CAO 95.55, so it is not a “rule” RAAus has made, but a rule made by CASA.

First question. Is a Bolly prop legal on a Gazelle? Because Gazelle’s are Type Certified, not originally. Allsize were the original certified prop. But yes, if the MARAP process has been followed you can put a Bolly prop on a Gazelle. MARAP is exactly like a STC for RAAus Type Certified aircraft. So did the original owner pay for a MARAP for a Bolly prop? seems like the answer is no. is this fair on a subsequent owner? No, but buyer beware. Do research before you buy an aircraft, confirm what is original.

As far as I know there are 12 pilots in that photo and there are no company cars, there is not enough budget.

Check out the RAAP on controlled airspace on the RAAus website. https://www.raa.asn.au/storage/raap-14-can-i-fly-in-controlled-airspace.pdf

Try this. https://www.raa.asn.au/storage/raap-11-converting-a-pilot-from-another-organisation-to-raaus-pilot-certificate-instructor-rating.pdf

The report states “under review” I don’t think this is anything more than the pilot’s report, not the outcome.

https://www.raa.asn.au/calendar-of-events/mtow/

I think there would be an announcement from RAAus if they could register 760 kg MTOW aircraft already. Mid 2022 is what has been provided in emails by RAAus

You should check ERSA special procedures

Please don’t fly into controlled airspace without holding a current CASA license and medical in an RAAus aircraft! The fact the controller knows you is not enough, you need to meet the controlled airspace requirements, meaning current CASA license, medical, current RAAus qualifications and an aircraft with calibrated instruments including altimeter, transponder (if the airspace requires it) and an approved engine (no automotive conversions)

There are inaccuracies in the post from Air Venture and RAAus did not organize the raffle. the info about the trust as a start

Why does everyone assume what was said in the original post by AirVenture is true?