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Welcome!

Welcome! I have no idea about flying simulators but the DA-20 looks like a great training aircraft. Best of luck!

Welcome! The J230 is an awesome aircraft in my opinion!

I would tend to agree that it is not an issue yet but the numbers and capabilities of these drones are rising. Nothing to panic about yet though...its still a big sky. http://dronelife.com/2015/04/16/drone-sales-numbers-nobody-knows-so-we-venture-a-guess/

[/url] Yes there is lots of uncertainty about what actually is a UAV (UAS) . Also the NPRM from the FAA for UAS does muddy the water (full summary in the link below): https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/media/021515_sUAS_Summary.pdf Unmanned aircraft must weigh less than 55 lbs. (25 kg).  Visual line-of-sight (VLOS) only; the unmanned aircraft must remain within VLOS of the operator or visual observer.  At all times the small unmanned aircraft must remain close enough to the operator for the operator to be capable of seeing the aircraft with vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses.  Small unmanned aircraft may not operate over any persons not directly involved in the operation.  Daylight-only operations (official sunrise to official sunset, local time).  Must yield right-of-way to other aircraft, manned or unmanned.  May use visual observer (VO) but not required.  First-person view camera cannot satisfy “see-and-avoid” requirement but can be used as long as requirement is satisfied in other ways.  Maximum airspeed of 100 mph (87 knots).  Maximum altitude of 500 feet above ground level.  Minimum weather visibility of 3 miles from control station.  No operations are allowed in Class A (18,000 feet & above) airspace.  Operations in Class B, C, D and E airspace are allowed with the required ATC permission.  Operations in Class G airspace are allowed without ATC permission  No person may act as an operator or VO for more than one unmanned aircraft operation at one time.  No careless or reckless operations.  Requires preflight inspection by the operator.  A person may not operate a small unmanned aircraft if he or she knows or has reason to know of any physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small UAS.  Proposes a microUAS option that would allow operations in Class G airspace, over people not involved in the operation, provided the operator certifies he or she has the requisite aeronautical knowledge to perform the operation. Also some clarification from the FAA[/url] re model aircraft: [url=https://www.faa.gov/uas/model_aircraft/] https://www.faa.gov/uas/model_aircraft/

Good point!, they would be difficult to see from an airliner (at their speeds) but I think it may be within the realm of possibility to spot one from a small GA or RA aircraft or from a helicopter. I also guess it depends upon lots of different factors (colour of drone, speed, direction its moving (directly towards/away or from left to right etc), lights on the drone).

Great work on getting started! What aircraft are you flying?

Has anyone heard of any close calls between UAVs (Drones) and aircraft in Australia? Are any pilots on the forum concerned about UAVs and their impact on private flying in the future? [MEDIA=audio]http://traffic.libsyn.com/goflying/Go_Flying_Australia_Podcast_016.mp3[/MEDIA] Click here for the show notes Summary: I talk with Max Flight about all things related to UAVs (drones) and how the increase in UAVs could impact pilots. Max Flight is the host of both the Airplane Geeks Podcast and the UAV Digest Podcast. Previous Published Episodes (click here) I would love to hear some feedback. I would love to hear any feed back (both good/bad) by the following means: - Comments below this post - Direct Message on the forum - Comments function on my website www.goflying.net - Contact form on my website - twitter Thanks for taking the time to read this! Cheers, Adam

Nice Work!

Welcome! Im sure you will have fun in the sportstar!

Welcome! If you have been gliding im sure you will pick it up in no time! Best of luck!

Thanks scott!

Thanks nick!

Who uses OzRunways on the forum? [MEDIA=audio]http://traffic.libsyn.com/goflying/Go_Flying_Australia_Podcast_015.mp3[/MEDIA] Click here for the Itunes link Click here for the Show Notes Today on the show I chat with Bas Scheffers who is a Recreational and Private pilot, Aircraft owner and developer of the well known aviation app called OzRunways. In the interview we talk about a number of things including aircraft ownership, getting his Instrument rating and some of the new features of the OzRunways App available which is available on Apple and Android devices. Previous Published Episodes (click below): Episode 001 – Flight Training Experiences with Adam Yavner (Private Pilot) Episode 002 – Circuit Training and Procedures Episode 003 – Kit Building Tips Episode 004 – Australian Lightwing designer – Howard Hughes Episode 005 – Interview with Peter Counsell – Trike (Microlight) Pilot and owner of TrikeMag Episode 006 – Interview with UK Student Pilot and Host of the Plane Talking UK Podcast Episode 007 – Matt Hall – Interview with former RAAF Fighter Pilot And Red Bull Air Race Competitor Episode 008 – Airline Pilot and Author Owen Zupp Episode 009 – New Zealand Pilot Rick Watson – Crosswinds, Tecnams and crazy flying weather Episode 010 – Aerobatic Champion and Red Baron Flight Training Owner Joel Haski Episode 011 - Diary of Jack Flyer (Tim Heylbut from the Forum) Episode 012 - Ballooning with Grant McHerron Episode 013 - Chat with RAAF pilot John Laming Episode 014 - Avocet Aircraft Designer and Builder Mike Sharples I would love to hear some feedback. I would love to hear any feed back (both good/bad) by the following means: - Comments below this post - Direct Message on the forum - Comments function on my website www.goflying.net - Contact form on my website - twitter Thanks for taking the time to read this! Cheers, Adam

Great work!

Welcome! Sounds like a great idea to me. Any additional license or rating can't hurt anything except the bank balance!

Yeah its Adam from the podcast. I agree with your comments, the spin recovery and or learning to recover from unusual attitudes course would be very beneficial!

Welcome! Building a home strip sounds like a great idea! Best of luck!

Thanks for listening. I think it would be if not for the certification costs.

Thanks. Its quite a striking design. I think you would get a few looks taxiing at bankstown in this aircraft.

What other uses can you think of for this aircraft (i.e.: take camping, movement of stores on a property etc)? [MEDIA=audio]http://traffic.libsyn.com/goflying/Go_Flying_Australia_Podcast_014.mp3[/MEDIA] Click here for the Itunes link Click here for the Show Notes Todays interview is with Mike Sharples who has designed and built a light aircraft called the Avocet which could one day be the 'ute of the skies' at his property in rural South Australia. Mike first appeared on the podcast on episode 3 where we talked about Kit Building. I really like the look of this aircraft and the fact that it has so many potential missies it can achieve for the owner. Announcement - The podcast recently passed 10,000 downloads with the release of episode 13. I would love to hear some feedback. I would love to hear any feed back (both good/bad) by the following means: - Comments below this post - Direct Message on the forum - Comments function on my website www.goflying.net - Contact form on my website - twitter Thanks for taking the time to read this! Cheers, Adam Previous Published Episodes (click below): Episode 001 – Flight Training Experiences with Adam Yavner (Private Pilot) Episode 002 – Circuit Training and Procedures Episode 003 – Kit Building Tips Episode 004 – Australian Lightwing designer – Howard Hughes Episode 005 – Interview with Peter Counsell – Trike (Microlight) Pilot and owner of TrikeMag Episode 006 – Interview with UK Student Pilot and Host of the Plane Talking UK Podcast Episode 007 – Matt Hall – Interview with former RAAF Fighter Pilot And Red Bull Air Race Competitor Episode 008 – Airline Pilot and Author Owen Zupp Episode 009 – New Zealand Pilot Rick Watson – Crosswinds, Tecnams and crazy flying weather Episode 010 – Aerobatic Champion and Red Baron Flight Training Owner Joel Haski Episode 011 - Diary of Jack Flyer (Tim Heylbut from the Forum) Episode 012 - Ballooning with Grant McHerron Episode 013 - Chat with RAAF pilot John Laming

Welcome. I would not worry too much which license to get initially. All flying is awesome and the sooner you start the better! ( in my very humble opinion). Even if you start off with microlights you can always use that experience to tranisition to ppl at a later stage (although im not sure how easy this is in nz and you would need to look into the specifics) but that route is certainly an option in aus and many people do it. I put flying off for ages, like most people I wish I started way earlier! Enjoy and let us know when you start.

Welcome! The 750 looks awesome aesthetically. Dan Johnson might have some info on his website.

Welcome. Gotta love the foxbat!