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    I’m obviously missing something in the latest message from CASA? They’ve written an article about alerted see and avoid procedures in class G airspace, then cite a midair collision in controlled airspace as an example. Unalerted see and avoid—it’s not a good look | Flight Safety Australia
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    Yep, the method you describe has worked for me for the past 30 years of instructing. I was interested to hear the “experts” opinion. Same approach when I do the initial test flights in an imported or amateur built aeroplane. Knowing the aircraft systems is way more important than handling characteristics - if you’ve flown multiple similar types flying the aeroplane isn’t an issue - it’s dealing with a problem that matters.
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    What do pilots consider an acceptable minimum number of hours on an aircraft type before an instructor would be considered safe to deliver training? What do you base your estimate on?
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    Classic Air at Wangaratta have one available for instruction too. Home | Classic Air Adventures
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    LP / HP endorsements were withdrawn a few years ago during an ops manual re-issue (rev 7?) The requirements regarding flying types a pilot hasn’t previously flown is addressed by a RAAP. The use of the term “type” in the RAAP is different to the aviation industry standard interpretation, which makes the RAAP difficult to follow. (ie industry defines a type by model / variant, whereas RAAus define type by design features. eg: Industry types: Cessna 172, Piper J3, Beech 58, whereas RAAus use features such as high/medium/slow speed, glass cockpit, wing characteristics, fuel system etc)
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    Interesting report on accidents during flight training. http://caa.gov.il/index.php?option=com_docman&view=download&category_slug=2015-10-13-06-38-50-2&alias=4419-instructionalaccidentreportfinal&Itemid=669&lang=he
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    Given the current trend of broadcasting on every leg of the circuit at CTAFs, it would sound busy! I agree, compared to the training boom of the early 90s, things are very quiet these days.
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    If you think this is “a bit close” You’ve obviously not done any Formation Flying.
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    This course was intended to be the first part of a three step process. The first part (this course) was to establish the person has an understanding of their rights / responsibilities relating to owner / operator maintenance under the RAAus system. The next steps were to be practical training and assessment, this was stated at the beginning of the “trial” period. It seems as though this “trial” period has been extended. I don’t believe this course prepares anyone to perform maintenance tasks beyond the paperwork.
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    If members want it, whether that be low key or bigger, make it so? Forget the airshow display, make it a social / flying / educational event. Perhaps an air-rally for those travelling from afar too.
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    Why not run it under the RAAus company? Get enough support from members and away you go! They seemed happy to sink $30K into Narromine, surely a low key fly-in for members would be achievable?
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    I would imagine the local councils could build a case to support closing an airport if it was grossly under utilised. It’s then only a matter of a process to alter the conditions placed on them when passed from federal to local Govt to allow the council to “repurpose” the land use.
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    This is an example of the greatest threat to the light end of Australian Aviation. Airports will start closing at increasing rates. There’s already less flying being committed, per movement landing fees will increase as utilisation decreases, eventually reaching a point whereby councils will be justified in selling off unused airports. People buying fast plastic aircraft with tiny wheels will find it difficult to find places to operate them from, unlike the true ultralights and old stuff like Cubs and Champs.
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    The latest advice regarding Flying a new type from the regulator: https://members.raa.asn.au/storage/raap-1.pdf
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    Are you serious? And what has a NOTAM got to do with the legality of flying over a public gathering with the intention of being a part of the event? eg: ANZAC, local town parade etc.
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    CAR 156
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    I very recently spent the better part of a day preparing an application for an aircraft to do a couple of 1000'AGL passes over a public gathering. In the past an email outlining the activity to our local CASA office would see an approval within 48 hours, two weeks tomorrow and no approval. Forget getting an approval to do a flypast at a funeral service.
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    Administering this would have to be a great gig for a CASA officer.
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    Better still, get the council to provide escorts for all visitors for the event. Maybe that's a way to sort out ASICs, descend en-mass at security controlled airports without ASICs.
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    Here's a few: Door pops open just on lift off Door pops open on final approach ASI stops increasing at say climb speed minus 10 knots ASI freezes at cruise speed Tacho fails in flight Decreasing oil pressure, but no change in oil temp / power Electric fuel gauges drop to zero 1 hour into a flight with 4 hours endurance Aircraft starts rolling when raising or extending flaps Total electrical system failure Alternator fails
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    I too have worked well with the Authority, but having recently spent 6 hours compiling an application for 1 aircraft to do 2 wings level passes over a public gathering at 1000' AGL, I'm starting to rethink our relationship. Maybe I'm taking the directions in the handbook too literally, but I find it difficult to read between the lines if that's the author's intention.
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    Great idea, just do not invite the general public or advertise the event to the general population! Have a read of the new CASA handbook on air displays, in particular the definition / examples of what CASA define as an airshow. Your local Aero Club BBQ with a general "come and say hello" in the local paper, radio station or open social media site is now considered to be an Air Display and requires approval, read the definitions in this: 076rfull.pdf | Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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    No way, if he did that you could report him to RAAus and they'd force him to hire it out!
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    The fcst say it should be flyable ex Syd basin tomorrow.
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    I hope it is a successful event for all attending.
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