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    with CASA's new definition of aerobatics clearly a breach of a variety of sections of Part 61. despite fine words from time to time, CASA is obligated to comply with the law. What was that: aerobatics in an airliner, etc etc etc not VMC - lots and lots of penalty points = $$$$$ per degree of overbank?
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    TVSA?
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    Yep, need a class 2 medical.
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    I'd suggest starting with USA's Part 61 rules on the subject.
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    doesn't take much searching on youtube to see who on the dark side have been doing aerobatics nope, RPL is all that is required (under the old rules a GFPT could get an aerobatic endorsement too). quite a few aerobatic airplanes less than 600 kg, some two-seaters.I'd keep my next Pitts (the LSA variant of course) on the USA register and fly it here on my USA pilot certificate.
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    You may find this useful, read the rest of the chapter in that AC too.
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    It goes to download the file straight away - this link just goes to the list of CAAPs - look for 179A-1 atCivil Aviation Advisory Publications | Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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    This CAAP on the use of GPS is worth reading https://www.casa.gov.au/file/104801/download?token=ztuBPrVy
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    Yep e.g. competition aerobatic pilots
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    I fly a 1500 ft circuit when in my friend's single seat hotrod.
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    I thought that CASA had a policy that they couldn't use former employees of a company to audit that company etc within a couple of years of joining CASA. I recall two CASA staff losing their jobs over something related to this issue - but over 10 years ago.
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    The USA FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual is required to have all the information required to operate the airplane safely and it is quite clear that the fuel pump is not required for takeoff. However the additional document, not approved by the FAA, (called the Pilot Operating Manual or just Operating Manual depending on the year) has: I rang Jerry Jr at the factory and he said that gravity feed is sufficient, in the event of failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, for the engine to run OK so just conservative to use the pump. It seems that they haven't bothered too much about tidying up these manuals in the last 40 years (several inconsistencies between the documents so merging them into a single POH would be nice).
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    Moorabbin Class D airport, on the other hand, requires a climb on departure to maximise separation from inbound traffic.
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    seems that neither CASA nor ATSB take much interest in training, or at least familiarising, pilots on the skidding turn stall as Pete routinely does here. It features in the USA FAA's training material. Nought in CASA's Flight Instructor Manual and even the enhanced Part 61 syllabus for stalls at RPL stage ignores it.Some instructors encounter this when they do their mandatory spin endorsement but depends on who they do it with as its not a CASA requirement. One of my friends showed me a video of his dual stalling lesson in a Foxbat, including initial part of an incipient spin (i.e. wing drop at the stall). Good training and good instructor, I thought at the time. But illegal as a result of CASA's new non-ICAO definition of aerobatics.
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    I saw that my "old" Pitts S-2A is in Dave's hangar for its annual, right next to DR's airplane.
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    I only have second-hand info about them and I know some of the staff - all good. I believe they have an option to pay in advance for a reduced rate - my advice is always keep your money in the bank and pay as you go.
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    When I bought my second-hand 2007 model Decathlon I discovered that a previous owner had replaced the factory tailwheel steering springs with some from a local hardware store which he claimed to be "better" - original parts went back on. Another friend told me that "real" pilots don't have tailwheel steering springs, ignored him. Yet another told me to use the "better" springs from another aircraft type which uses a different tailwheel assembly - asked him about approval for the mod, no reply. No wonder my earlier 1979 model Decathlon had so many problems.
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    Straight off the production line, things just a bit too tight, not uncommon with a new Husky on initial flight doing the sideslip check. Would happen with Nomad too. Some years ago one of my friends told me that a Bunnings tyre was much better than the standard tyre for the Scott tailwheel on a Decathlon. Fortunately Scott taken on by Alaskan Bushwheels and a much better tyre is now available for 10 times the price.
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    The Aviat Husky has springs on the rudder pedals for the same purpose - it can suffer rudderlock, which I have experienced on a new airplane with too much friction.
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    Just tried it on my iPad. Loads at about the same speed as Aviation Trader and Barnstormers. Back button gets me to the previous page at the same spot I was looking at.
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    Self-appointed experts. Yep, I remember well what they said about the F-111 when it was ordered, and also what they said about it when it was decided to withdraw it from service. As for more capable other types, the first discussion point is the measure of capability and the relevant key parameters.
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    One of my friends was questioned by a couple of CASA guys as they checked the aeroplane after seeing a video on YouTube. No problems when told the camera was internal and nil evidence of an external installation. It seems to me that they have a firm policy on external installations per that AC 23-1 (issued some time ago, so not a draft).
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    From a previous life many years ago - just a suggestion, consider changing to Cleveland via http://www.univair.com/piper/piper-pa-22/view-all/199-27600-cleveland-conversion-kit-piper/ or http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/cleve_piperconv.php My mechanic would want a Form 8130 for something like that per CASA regs - see https://www.aircraftspruce.com/terms_conditions.php for additional cost.
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