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  1. Bennyboy320
    I was there last August parking an A320, even back then it was a surreal sight. As you can see with my location on my profile below my picture I’m no longer an airline pilot, being over 60 I’m one of the lucky ones, feel so sorry for all those young folks who’s careers have been cut short, “keep the faith”
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    You could say nearly every accident is a breakdown of SOP’s plus the huge gap between perceived ability verses actual ability of the pilot.
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    Another example that the laws of aerodynamics are “non negotiable.”
  4. Bennyboy320
    Yes they do, I can’t speak for Australian ATC as I haven’t flown commercially here this century but in Asia it was very common to be a given a 3-5nm right offset by ATC, it was never pleasant in RVSM airspace being 1,000 below opposite direction traffic especially when it was a wide body, the 777 was the worst in coping dirty air when the conditions were unfavorable, ie wind direction.
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    I hear you, I’m onto my 10th logbook, that’s in nearly 41 years of flying, recently resigned & opted for early retirement, once I get out of hotel quarantine I’m looking forward to more pen entries logging my Foxbat time. PS when I was in the RAAF some of our guys did the combined logbook option, leather bound with gold embossed name & wings on the cover & it looked stunning, I did a google search for you & saw that there are 7 bookbinders located in Brisbane.
  6. Bennyboy320
    Easy, you buy 3 standard logbooks & take them to a bookbinder & they’ll do the magic, leather cover with your name & wings etc, finished product looks great.
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    GPS altitude measures your absolute altitude off several satellites not the same as a rad alt that measures height above the ground below the a/c ie used during low visual approaches eg CAT2/CAT3.
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    Remember safety is paramount, declare a PAN & climb as required, you & the authorities have to remain FLEXIBLE.
  10. Bennyboy320
    According to RAAUS news letter Airservices required TWO independent fitted vhf radios, hand held not acceptable.
  11. Bennyboy320
    I’m trying to get my head around the TWO independent VHF radios.😡
  12. Bennyboy320
    So as my Foxbat is fitted with a mode S transponder & a dual frequency monitoring vhf (I have a valid PPL) I would have to maintain 1500’ till class C airspace, then legally enter & climb as requested to any altitude to below transition altitude but make then make sure I get a clearance prior to exiting class C to be at 1500’ to re enter class E, what well thought out concept, mmmmmm.
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    I’m guessing that rather than physically having two separate VHF radio’s having for an example the Macair VHF radio that can monitor two frequencies at the same time would fit the requirements, and yes if it fails you can sqwak 7600.
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    Well I’ve just looked through the AIP & there is NO requirement to have dual VHF radios to legally operate in ANY airspace in Australia, looks like Airservices is just making things up as they go along.
  15. Bennyboy320
    So I’ve just read the latest from RAAUS, not only do Airsevices want mode S transponders fitted in Class E airspace they apparently will require dual VHF radio’s, wow the radio requirement not even currently required to operate in Class C airspace, what next? 2 x autopilots or perhaps GPWS. Unbelievable 😡
  16. Bennyboy320
    Go on YouTube & look at Stefan Drury’s videos, he’s landed his Cirrus at Darwin, Melbourne & Sydney, will answer all your questions.
  17. Bennyboy320
    It’s a Clayton’s fail, “the fail you’re having when you’re not having a fail” as you don’t have the privileges of your licence/certificate removed, you could legally jump into your a/c & fly after being disappointed in a BFR until it expires, as mentioned it’s legal but wouldn’t pass the “pub test.”
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    I resigned & took early retirement a few days ago, so unless the weather is bad I’ll be there camping ⛺️ under the wing of the Foxbat 🤞🤞
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    Mate I’m so sorry that you were treated so poorly, there’s always a few bad apples, people with egos, an agenda or a shortfall of character that slip through the cracks, it’s never too late to start again, wish you well. ✊
  20. Bennyboy320
    What an absolute WANKER, I’d definitely be taking my money elsewhere, that’s totally unacceptable behavior for an instructor & I’d recommend you put in a formal complaint.
  21. Bennyboy320
    As a soon to be retiree for once in over 40 years I can say with complete confidence that I’ll be there too, no need to request leave. ⛺️ Under the wing, can’t wait.
  22. Bennyboy320
    Having heard many stories especially night carrier deck landings from our US navy exchange pilots back in my RAAF days I can say that last comment is 💯% correct, the most difficult & frightening event an aviator could experience & never enjoy, respect✊.
  23. Bennyboy320
    Initially I always start on the fullest tank when flying my Foxbat, then I use my wrist watch i.e. the minute hand, from 01-30 I feed from the right tank & 31-60 the left tank, works well for me but you obviously need some fuel awareness/discipline in the first place.
  24. Bennyboy320
    The reason is the same as RAAUS a/c you don’t need it. Power + attitude = performance, plus we shouldn’t be flying in less the VFR conditions anyway. Attached a photo of the flight instruments I choose when I ordered my Foxbat.
  25. Bennyboy320
    She flys well empty, no ballast required, but yes a later flare required that’s about it, stunning a/c, but I rather be flying my Foxbat.
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