jcruffle

Thanks for the contributions to my question. There are certainly some points to consider here.

Thanks for your thoughts Nev. I guess I am really confused as to why it was allowed seven times with me, and multiple times with other pilots that I know of. If it is approved or not approved, that decision must be based on the legalisation and not the opinion of an Offical. I’m just putting it out there so that other pilots might be aware of the situation. John

Medical is current. You need a current medical to do a CASA AFR. Why don’t you think you can’t be done? Part 61 of the Regs say it must be completed in an “aeroplane” and the aeroplane must be registered. It does not say with whom. If someone can point me to somewhere in Part 61 that says differently I would be grateful. I can’t find it.

I certainly do. CASA licences are perpetual. They are current when they satisfy medical and AFR requirements.

For the last thirteen years I have been conducting my biennial flight review in my own RAAus registered aircraft with a CFI with both CASA and RAAus qualifications. All that time, CASA has accepted and approved the review… until this year. They maintain that it must be conducted in a CASA registered aircraft. I have been corresponding with CASA trying to understand what has changed in the Regs that has caused this decision. So far I am still waiting. Is anybody out there in the same boat? I know that in my local area there are several pilots who have successfully completed dual flight reviews in their RAAus registered aeroplanes over a number of years.

To allay a lot of speculation and rumours, there was no Mayday call and almost certainly no engine failure. The photograph in the local paper was of a different aircraft involved on a different crash. Gutter journalism. Wait for the coroner’s report before shooting off your mouths and accepting hearsay as the truth.

Thanks for the replies. I think I have sourced support locally (Townsville). Microair aren’t an option any more it would seem. Phones are not answered and I’m told they have scaled down their avionics operations. Perhaps someone else might know more on this...

Has anyone recently had their Microair transponder serviced or repaired? I’m looking for a recommended repairer to contact. Thanks in advance.

North Queensland fliers and visitors will be pleased to learn that there is now Avgas available at Ayr, just south of Townsville. A credit card bowser was commissioned last week. Currently $2.21 per litre. Toilet facilities are also available. The Burdekin Council is very keen to promote their area and provide good facilities without landing fees.

Your snags are still on the barbie Maj.

To my way of thinking, the Executive have a duty to ensure that all CASA audit requirements are met. Non-compliance to the legislation will have serious consequences for us all!

Allan, are you running on Agas or Mogas? Glad to see you are happy with things so far. John

Touche, Steve.

I am conscious that the Odessy battery fitted to my J230 is three and a half years old. It has been great so far. It is flown regularly and keep on full charge when not flying by a trickle charger. I am interested to know what life other forum members are getting out of theirs with similar cirsumstances to me. Should I be getting out the cheque book anytime soon?? John