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Thanks Andy just had to ask. Got to verify things, I am a bit twitchy I do admit it. That is good news that it is routine and not anything sinister. Regards, KP.

Must be a big audit Turbo. KP.

The Tech. Manager would be all over that or is he? It is a tech. issue I thought. Regards KP

The audit Andy, Is it good? Do we have a clean bill of health? Is it bad? What are they looking for? Are we grounded? Regards KP.

I think the car engines run a lot harder. Go back to the days of being a country boy on the country roads, those engines stayed together, none went bang but a few boiled their way along. The other thing the poor old engine used to get over the 3k rev range and be kept up in the high ranges for more than a couple of minutes. Regards KP.

Do not know if 440032 is a board member. Regards KP

As I have said many times a lot of regulation is only a wish list.. Have you ever tried to get regulations changed?? I have to ask you what have I not made clear ----- with only mate flying the tail dragger after he was apprehended CASA and RAAus were trying to work out what to charge him with, DPP advised them drop the charges or they will make fools of them selves. I do acknowledge the fact I have not revealed the person name, aircraft make and location, how ever all the mechanics of the saga are revealed. For revision read my first post in this thread and Dafydd's very good article in the RAAus magazine I think you will have your answers there. If not get on to the DPP. Regards KP.

One or both could be fibbing?? Just consider that.. Look what 440032 came up with he had one story regarding the regulation now with thorough reading look what has been revealed. Regards KP.

Yes Dazza 38 what I have read and gleaned I think you not to far off the pace. Regards, KP

Go back and refer to my post No:- 11..... May be that is what you are having a problem with. kgwilson's post was only mentioning Dafydd by fact of Dafydd's article not a crime.. Regards, KP.

Hello gandalph In short Dafydd was not the person in mention regarding flying a RAAus aircraft just with a PPL. I simply mentioned Daffyd in a congratulatory manner for producing such a good article and how the CEO chimed in saying Daffyd was wrong. I am sticking up for Dafydd. I thought I made that clear. Regards, KP.

Yes Rick-P.. I think he is having a dig at me, we will see. Regards, KP..

Yes Happy, The first post in this thread written by myself, read that in conjunction with Dafydd letter and consider the comments written by the CEO there is the answer for you. Regards, KP.

I thought I had told you enough.. I can not put names or towns in the information.. I think I have said too much already, the mechanics of the happenings is all there, as I see it people names and town name are missing. Happyflyer...... I will not give any names. I thought the PPL information was enough for you. Regards KP

In the case I just mentioned,, old mate was not a member of RAAus.. Yes pmccarthy ...... I think it is a case of ... if people wake up and have the courage to take the authorities on the results could be surprising.. But have the PPL with all the i's dotty and t's crossed. I like, "Skerrick of supporting legal evidence".. Tells a story.. Regards KP.

This fellow was flying a registered RAAus aircraft. He had a PPL.. But no tail wheel endorsement. That pilot if he has a PPL and the aircraft was registered he has grounds for appeal as the precident has been set. Regards KP.

In the April addition of "Sport Pilot" the RAAus magazine. The is an article written by Dafydd Llewellyn and at the end of the article there is a reply by the CEO. This article brings with it, a lot of history and I will add my part by mentioning this history. Beginning....... A few years ago this gentleman was flying a RAAus plane without a pilot certificate how ever he had a PPL hence everyone near and far got to hear about this even CASA. So the next chapter there was surveylance set up to catch the culprit. After a bit of chasing the culprit was apprehended. There was joy in both organisation that they had caught their bad person. So here is funny bit --- so once caught.... "What will be the charge?". There was a lot of discussion by the capturers so they went and asked the "Department of Public Prosecution" for advice".. Their advice from the DPP ---- "Drop the charges or you will make fools of yourselves." There is no charge for that crime. The only wrap over the knuckles the pilot got was a letter put on his file for flying a plane without an appropriate endorsement because the RAAus plane was a tail dragged and he did not have a tail wheel endorsement. The RAAus board of that day made the comment to keep that one quiet as usual all secrets leak out. This case is archived somewhere so there is a president sent. Just remember some of these regulations are just a wish list. Hence the CEO may be being a bit foolish as well,with that reply to Dafydd. Regards KP.

Russ...I have red stumpy here,yes he does command caution. Regards KP.

Russ seeing you are thinking about all those animals with an aim of wrecking an aircraft. Just for those which continue to insist I am thinking of an electric fence would be good. We can get 4 specialised very lite posts for electric fences, small energiser which runs on torch batteries they will run for about 5days the string is not a burden all that will pack in a little bag when you get there not much work to construct that fence. I am in the process of putting all this together just for aircraft safety. I hasten to add three more animals to the list:- goats, horses and pigs.. Electric fence keeps all at bay.. Regards, KP.

Yes news paper and a loaf of fresh bread will do the trick. Watch out for the house dog he will rush and greet you. "Shut the prop down QUICK" KP.

Here is another. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=noccundra+hotel&biw=1366&bih=599&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=dTAfVZHME-XBmwWwroDYBw&sqi=2&ved=0CCMQsAQ Regards KP.

There is a strip nearly beside this pub.. Then you have Birdsville to the north and the strip there is in front of the pub. http://www.mungeranniehotel.com.au/ Regards KP.

Here is another --- out near the "Dig Tree". https://www.google.com.au/search?q=noccundra+hotel&biw=1366&bih=599&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=CC4fVZHzGIXZmAWol4C4Dg&sqi=2&ved=0CCMQsAQ regards KP.

Yes Yen What then when CASA interprets the rules to suit themselves keep in mind a great deal of CASA regulation is only their wish list. Regards KP.

Yes Jake We do not know who is friend or foe. They just push their own agenda and hope we are all gullible and hand over fists full of money for the frivolous fixes. Just like the Jabiru engine issue it is not what went on this site that is just pub talk ------- but -------- go and find the spark which started the fire, we will never find it in the short term however we will all find out later. How it all started and who are the main instigator. Regards KP.