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Just saying a fact, an engine missing under load ! Spark plugs is my first pick, fouled or unserviceable.

Ada, you are like many others, after passing the flight test is the time to learn, you were only ever given the basics, not recognising this would be dangerous and you need to know your limits, worse still most GA pilots that change to RAA are the hardest to deal with at times as they think they have nothing to learn and have forgotten the basics. They say the danger times are 100 hours with a little confidence and 800 hours with a lot of confidence. Go and fly gliders, trikes and anything you fancy and you will learn and enjoy. Those who sit and say won't do that and don't learn anymore and may not be able to deal with an emergency. Most car drivers who get their licence are probably not capable of handling a car in wet slippery conditions unless they go have a go under supervision or in an area that is safe from collision. As an instructor I sometimes doubt my abilities and duty to teach enough as an accident that was my fault would be unbearable, but when I fly with others (including instructors) who I didn't teach I feel confident I'm doing the right thing. Any instructor who wants to show you how good he is and show off is not woth wasting time with,

Poteroo, I would think you have the knowledge and lots of experience, some have the knowledge and enough experience to get the job to get more experience to get the job to fly a airliner. I would rather learn with the experienced and knowledgable as I have done. As Regulations and red tape are there, right or wrong but while your doing paperwork your not on the immediate task of looking and as far as regulations any mishap is likely to be a breach of regulation. Training is the answer, if people know their stuff, they may be less likely to make poor judgement. As far as low level goes, the training is important, I do not have a low level endorsement but had a few AG pilot instructors and flew at low level in aircraft and helicopters with very experienced pilots, their job was using helicopters as mobile cranes lifting steel and concrete in mountainous country. Over 20 years I witnessed quite a few mishaps, the most serious were rotor strikes with the trees and engine failure at low level. The important part is they take calculated risks and their experience let them know their limits. Every helicopter pilot I met involved in long and short line lifting was involved in an acciddent at an earlier point in their career, one had two and this was during being trained for long line work on the side of a mountain, he was the best long line pilot I had seen, probably because he knew his limits.

Remember ! I was there, must be getting old ! was a lot of fun and excitement back then !

The zoo does not fly a Jabiru but the Western Sydney lane of entry is ok for Jabs going south but have been told North is a no go due to being unable to glide clear, that is what I was told from a well informed person, I would love to hear if anyone has a definite ruling on the use of Jabs going north in the lane.

Get your hands on Sydney Basin Visual Pilot Guide, you can get it from CASA or ask around for a copy. If you fly to west side of Brooklyn Bridge then aim for The Oaks that will keep you in the lane. Heights and frequency in the book. As for flying around Canberra I suggest contact Canberra approach at lake George and tell them what you're doing I.e flying OCTA around Canberra and they will probably give you a sqwark code and advise you of traffic. Around Jindabyne be careful of westerly winds it gives a whole new meaning to turbulence. Even light winds from the west are rough.

I agree with Bruce but you are correct SDQDI in my opinion Very, very soon things may or may not change !

Is that because you can't see Tasmania ?

http://www.australianflying.com.au/news/more-management-changes-at-casa Reckon there's a safe bet on who are next to go !

I currently use iPad and iPhone, I want to use iPad and a samsung S6 phone, will that work ? How does the android version work on S6 compared to iphone ? Some said the android was not as good as iPad, anyone tried both ? . Also how's is the android compared to iPad ? Thanks in advance. I don't use all the features as I find it too distracting, I'm happy with simply maps, ERSA and the luxury of gps on iPad ! By the way I think ozrunways is fantastic.

USA sounds more adventurous, but why don't you "COME ON DOWN".

http://www.kreem.com/fueltankliner.html This is the product used in Jabiru fuel tanks.

Glad you dealt with it without panic, the good news is if there ever is another drama you know you won't panic ! I believe you get the best outcome if you don't panic! Good work !

It was already extended on 25th June. http://casa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?WCMS:HOMEPAGE::pc=HOME

I think it looks like covering their behind as they have not fully disclosed all yet !

Kaz, the document quoted is correct but is weight shift microlights and powered parachutes, 95.32 , the 3 axis come under 95.55. Exemption from provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 — certain ultralight aeroplanes 1 Application 1.1 This Order applies to a single-place or 2-place aeroplane that: (a) is not a weight shift controlled aeroplane or a powered parachute; and (b) has a single engine and a single propeller; Single seat home built is 95.10 1 Application 1.1 This section applies to a privately built single place aeroplane in relation to which the following requirements are satisfied: (a) the aeroplane is registered with the RAA; © the aeroplane has a take-off weight of not more than 300 kilograms; (d) if the aeroplane first became registered with the RAA on or after 1 March 1990: (i) the aeroplane has a wing loading not greater than 30 kilograms per square metre at maximum all-up weight; and (ii) if the aeroplane is owned by a person who is not the builder, or 1 of the builders, of the aeroplane, there is a certificate from the RAA in force in relation to the aeroplane that certifies that the aeroplane meets the requirements set out in the RAA Technical Manual.

Jetjr, what your saying is correct and the problem is there is no way out for CASA's behaviour and without the actual 46 engine failure details there is no argument with CASA but it is Jabiru blocking the information. RAA had an FOI in place too and they did not get it either, mine is to be supplied when Jabiru exhaust their objections. ATSB are meant to release their report on LSA engine reliability some time this year. This report could make or break CASA, https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/2013/ar-2013-107.aspx. The Director of CASA DID NOT ANWER my communication, all my other letters to CASA were answered, without the facts I asked for !

Turbo please read #949 again as it is a direct cut and paste from CASA legal.

I also own a J230 and I have a vested interest.

PM your email and I will send the letter to you !

No Col, I have not spoken to Jabiru but a friend did and confirmed what I told him. Are you a regular at the Oaks ? if so ask D. R. as he can confirm.

The FOI I have asked for is the CASA quoted 46 engine failures ! It was a major surprise that Jabiru objected, those I have told also have been surprised, now that CASA have continued the restrictions I will release information I had.

I asked for the relevant law that allows Jabiru to object and the reply was ! As detailed in my decision letter, Jabiru objected to the release of parts of the documents, which they are able to do under the FOI Act. I made a decision to release the documents to you, however as Jabiru objected, I am unable to do so until Jabiru has exercised their review rights or the review period runs out.

Oscar said"........ 5. The CASA action has relied on a statement of statistics that have not been made transparent - and that, indeed, CASA is resisting all efforts to be made transparent. Surely, that alone should make those who support the validity of the CASA action rather more than unsettled? If right is on your side, why would you HIDE the evidence? Oscar, read my post #941 , it is JABIRU stopping the freedom of information of the statistics that CASA use the 46 engine failures.

For those interested, FACTS. I have proof. Quote from CASA SASO Data collected in this process came from a variety of sources, ATSB, Airservices, RA-Aus, direct reporting to CASA and eventually from Jabiru itself. In this process all information was considered that related to Jabiru Powered Aircraft, this included VH and Recreational registered aircraft. CASA reviewed all RA-Aus accident and incident data in December 2013 in relation to piston engine reliability from 2012 and 2013 , this data was provided back to RA-Aus in May 2014 and again in August to the new CEO. Further request of data specifically in relation to Jabiru engine failures was requested from RA-Aus in August 2014 and supplied by them. While RA-Aus may not agree to the number of occurrences identified, not all of them came from RA-Aus data. RAAs VIEW Read the submission to CASA. https://www.raa.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/RA-Aus-Submission-to-CASA-re-Jabiru-Proposal-dated-21-Nov-2014.pdf FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FOI application paid and accepted will be released BUT.......CASA will not release this data because Jabiru have objected to it being released. MINISTER TRUSS Sent original standard letter, sent more mail and phoned, Has failed to respond. CASA INDUSTRY COMPLAINTS COMMISSION Supports CASA's action. DIRECTOR OF CASA No response to my letter OMBUDSMAN Said do above and then come back, on my way !