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  1. Bosi72
    From this altitude, I would be heading direct towards the airport then spiraling/circling down. But could be the camera not doing it a justice, or pilot practiced there before. In any case, well done !
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    Not sure about Jabiru, but for many GA aircrafts, the standard is PAR36. I found John Deere tractor LED's in combination with RF chokes very effective, low consumption, low temperature, low stress on switches/wires, much higher lumens than regular filament lights.
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    Well done Mike! You could probably also make ~400m of 15-33 runway to accommodate easterly/westerly winds. The key is in practice, and "the feel" comes with more practice. Have fun and enjoy your paradise! ps: lockdown was never about the flying, it was about 5km away from home and since you already have the airstrip on your property, you can fly as much as you want providing you don't land unless in emergency.
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    Two different technologies. With adsb you won't be able to see aircrafts not equipped with adsb out. With a radar, you could see everything, all aircrafts regardless of equipment (except F35 and alike), plus large birds and flocks. When flying I am not interested in anything further than 10nm.
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    I don't think there's anything to be subsidised. You can buy a good gps for $200, a good vhf radio for $200, yet they sell eg. old garmin 430 for $5000 onwards... Subsidising is in my opinion one of the reasons for increased price (eg. solar panels, batteries, etc...)
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    I am disappointed to see technology in General aviation hasn't move much forward over the past 20-30 years compared to e.g. General boating. A $1000 boat radar can paint an another boat up to 24nm at ~12deg angle. I don't see why boat radars couldn't be used in aviation. 12deg angle at 24nm is plenty for detection and evasion. Sure we don't need military precision, nor technology inside radar guided missiles, but yeah it has to be TSO'd, Certified which translates into a lots of $$$..
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    Hey Mike, then it must be you flying with Jason the other day, we met at the fuel bowser. No worries about the accent, me too is Jimmy Grant so my accent is not "pure" either 🙂 With regards to skids vs. slips, I found this video very helpful. When I turn base to final, in addition to ASI I also glimpse at the ball and don't turn below my aircraft safety speed Vs1 x 1.404. You'll be good, just keep flying. Have fun! Cheers
  8. Bosi72
    I see she's going to suck the last cent from his bank account, including kidneys, liver and last drop of his blood... But yeah, she's right..
  9. Bosi72
    Did you win an auction on the weekend?
  10. Bosi72
    As long as you have a Permit to enter Victoria, and no further restrictions, should be fine.. https://www.service.vic.gov.au/services/border-permit/home
  11. Bosi72
    Maybe birds (both large and small) should be required to carry an adsb too? Some high-tech drones can actually "see" birds without adsb/transponder which is technology designed primarily for >surveillance< purposes.
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    I hope they won't start charging $ to justify increased workload..
  13. Bosi72
    I found it as additional safety feature, however not bullet proof, neither reliable. I have seen aircrafts appearing then disappearing from the screen, then mine doesn't start transmitting data out before ~700ft, then I had overheating issues.. Regardless, I have seen a number of aircrafts on the screen prior to identified them in the air, and I am sure many have seen me too. Other than above, the integration with EFB's is looking "cool", providing some features found in $$$ expensive glass cockpit aircrafts.. Sorry for the poor photo quality.. That's Samsung Note 9 and SkyEcho 2 right above
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    This is what happens when taking off close to mtow at high density altitude.. https://youtu.be/OVM3RRd1vf0
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    Regardless of technologies, lowering airspace to 1500ft can lead to higher risks to pilots/aircrafts not wishing to enter controlled airspace. That also gives less opportunities for emergency landing in case of engine failure. I believe lowering to 3000ft could be a better option.
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    The numbers on charts are corresponding to aircraft altimeter when QNH correctly set. Same as when instructed verbally by ATC, AWIS, i.e. no time for pilot to do calculations whilst in flight. So they are in feet AMSL. However I think there are spelling mistakes in that proposal.
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    . I instructed a lawyer. With all due respect, and knowing lawyer's rates is not very economical way forward. If I was instructor, or even now when flying as a private pilot, there is no law that would force me to fly with someone that I don't want to fly with. Full stop.
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    Is anyone coming to: https://rfaca.com.au/aust-light-aircraft-championships/ and/or http://www.aerobaticsaustralia.com.au/ACC_WP/events-calendar/
  19. Bosi72
    I think they were very specific. Wherever you see E LL 8500 on any chart, will become E LL 1500. Other E levels remain unchanged.
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    In my case the gadget overheated, hence suggestion for an external antenna option so that the gadget can be placed in shaded and ventilated space. There are multiband antennas on the market so 1 antenna can be sufficient.
  21. Bosi72
    My SkyEcho2 died in today's hot sunny day. If SE2 had an external antenna jack, then it would be better.
  22. Bosi72
    I flyed in 3 aircrafts with SE2 in my pocket. I entered ICAO HEX and a rego, then I saw myself and other traffic in EFB, FlightAware, etc...
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    I think many people think it will solve all their fears that ATC will somehow provide safety and separation. According to AIP ENR 1.4-8, only IFR from IFR separation is provided. Unfortunately there were recent accidents when separation wasn't provided even to IFR flights.
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    Personal experience: I use SkyEcho2 and whilst I think it is useful technology, it is not bullet-proof. My SkyEcho2 starts transmitting above 500ft, then I have seen the other aircrafts randomly poping up and disapearing off the screen, therefore I don't fully trust the device. Regardless, still useful gadget, however VFR is VFR. A certified ADSB assume Mode S transponder + "extended squitter", which is very costly exercise, many times more than $900 Skyecho 2.
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    To my understanding Mooney pilots were denied entering controlled airspace.. Existing class C will remain the same.
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