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    If you receive training, by definition it needs to be from an instructor operating under an FTF. Should the person receiving the "instruction" have an accident, the subsequent investigation could prove troublesome for the faux instructor and their trainee. Worst case the faux instructor could wind up in the Coroners Court explaining how they assessed the "trainee" as being competent to conduct the flight. Trying to use bush lawyer skills and saying you were just "coaching" the trainee won't cut it.
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    Interesting to see on one hand RAAus are concerned about R-LOC incidents and on the other new pilots are receiving minimal dual instruction. I'm not having a go at you Parkway, but it would be difficult to have exposure to a range of environmental conditions if you've only had 10ish hours dual instruction, let alone fully cover the syllabus.
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    So if you're not receiving dual or PIC why log the time?
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    Nev, I agree, but that's not what is being taught now. If you watch any of the multitude of videos being posted on social media of pilots under training they're using written "do-lists". As you say it has potential to reduce situational awareness. The governing bodies seem to be pushing this line. I find it's best to use a flow, system groups or pneumonic to accomplish the procedure, then review using a check list. That way you can jump from type to type without any issues.
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    The use and reliance on written checklists in simple single pilot aircraft seems to have gotten out of hand! The last thing a pilot should be doing in the circuit at a busy non-towered airport is going head down to read a dumb checklist! If a checklist is considered really necessary it should only contain things that will embarrass or kill you. I think there are a lot of flying schools using amplified operating procedures as checklists, pilots should learn the procedures using flow patterns or pneumonics. This article by John Lamming is excellent
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    I cannot understand how a person could reach a satisfactory RPC/RPL standard after 17 hours dual and 5 hours solo without previous aeronautical experience.
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    The flight review to validate an RPC to RPL conversion must be conducted under the CASR Part 61 reg's, it will therefore need to be conducted by an appropriately rated GA flight instructor in a VH registered aeroplane. This flight review will cover RAAus ops, provided it is completd in an aeroplane with a MTOW not exceeding 1500kg.
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    The result of no/poor change management processes. No formal review or sign off process, maybe a "hey mate, have a look and see what you think" but no structure.
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    Yep, just a cut and paste of the L1 course created a couple of years ago.
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    Try calling them 131757, ask for flight crew Licencing.
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    That's not my understanding, CASR 61.500 doesn't say it's a one off. Design feature and flight activity endorsements should also carry over.
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    You'll only need to do one, they'll carry across either way. Only shortfall with RPC will be lack of airspace endorsements, however these can be added if/when required.
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    Sorry, premium Cabs have replaced limo's!
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    Simulated I/F is a requirement of a Flight Review, a bit slack of the instructor/school.
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    Sounds serious, must've threatened to cancel said pilot's limo service and force them drive to drive to/from work!
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    In addition to the medical (RAMPC or higher) and an ASIC you'll need: English language assessment Simulated Instrument Flight time (only to appropriate standard for RPL without Nav and appropriate standard and a minimum of 2 hours if you want Nav) Airspace endorsement if desired/required. Flight Review If the school wants you to complete their BAK exam walk away.
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    I'm sure Ian will produce a list of the incidents he claims to be aware of, that will save me the headache of trying to get the ATSB search function to find them.
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    Please do...
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    Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men. Harry Day
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    The POH and operating procedures are the first things I give to students / hirers
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    That depends on who you talk to! They've both got 4 stroke engines, high wing, tricycle undercarriage and similar performance. I've had some senior people tell me they are considered the same type!
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    So the RAAP says fly with an experienced pilot before you fly as PIC, if you're not flying as PIC I cannot see how you can log PIC. The only other option would be dual, you are therefore receiving instruction and the "experienced pilot" would need to be an instructor. To me this RAAP creates more confusion. The rest of the aviation world defines an aircraft type as one having s type designator. eg: jabiru J160, Technam P92, whereas it seems RAAus could consider these as the same type and something like a Drifter as a different type?
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    So do we agree that broadcasts are made to satisfy the requirements of CAR 166C? ie: "must make a broadcast that includes the following information whenever it is reasonably necessary to do so to avoid a collision, or the risk of a collision" So how does a "clear of runway" call avoid a collision? In general this is a totally unnecessary broadcast. At a controlled airport contact with SMC is made when clear of the runway, it's not telling ATC that you're clear of the runway you are simply establishing comm's on their frequency.
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    So, if you're flying the aircraft with someone else and not PIC how do you log the flight time?
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    I'm not sure if you're saying an instructor trainee must complete a cert IV? The reg's require either: - a cert IV. OR - relevant tertiary qual's OR - a CASA approved PMI course In any case, the trainee instructor is also required to complete a 50 question exam conducted by CASA or an approved in house exam.
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