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ABC reporting that the pilot has been transferred to a Brisbane hospital with serious injuries.

The missing figure surely is how many registrations are awaiting RA-Aus approval.

Maybe the CEO knows something. CASA has started a project to gain access to ATSB investigations. Is that something we would want?

Used to, but not any more. No explanation, just no maps.

Herewith Cloud Dancer exemption: http://HTTP://www.casa.gov.au/wcmswr/_assets/main/lib91212/casaex104.pdf

From ASRA Guide to Flight Rules and Procedures for Gyroplane Pilots: Gyroplane operations are not permitted inside controlled airspace except that classified as Class E airspace. (CAO 95.12 and CAO 95.12.1)

Russ .. Unfortunately, unless you hold a private pilots licence or better, you cannot enter controlled or active restricted airspace - irrespective of Air Traffic Control's assistance.

TF .. Derby is about 80 miles from Broome and has an avgas bowser. You could stay there overnight and have some local flights around the coast. Just keep an eye on Curtin (RAAF). It takes out Derby when activated, but doesn't happen often. If you leave Derby at first light, you will be able to make Broome before the 7.15am activation and get refuelled by the tanker and bail out early morning when it suits. Derby is within easy reach of Halls Creek. Good luck.

Note that Broome is now a controlled airport.

Broome and Karratha will be off-limits to the vast majority of RA-Aus pilots (those without PPL) in a week. From November 18, 2010 both airports will have control towers from early morning to night, seven days. For aircraft without endurance, it will also mean an end to coastal transit of northern WA. And with Airservices evaluating remote tower operation, the situation will only get worse. USA sport pilot certificates - the direct equivalent of RA-Aus pilot certificates - can get control zone access with just additional training and testing .. no PPL, no medical. What does CASA know that the FAA doesn't? Why should we accept anything less?

There ARE change bars at the side. Unfortunately, it is a requirement to have a current ERSA on board.

It is a real problem as ANR headsets become more efficient. I find that I cannot hear the stall warning sound and only just detect GPS beeps. GPS is easily fixed by wiring it into the audio, but don't know about the stall horn. Have made it a practice to turn ANR off for takeoff and landing.

Cable connection also possible.

Not in Australia unfortunately Howard. Airservices have said they are not interested in providing TIS.

HPD .. This is exactly the arrangement I am looking for. Can you advise where I can get info on the certified quick-release fuel fittings? Many thanks ..Vince