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The crosswind didn't eventuate so I got some solo circuits this arvo. The best part was watching the QLink on final (next door) as I was downwind. Also not being used to circuit traffic, when someone was joining downwind (while I was on the go part of a touch and go), I just climbed to circuit height on upwind before turning crosswind. There he was, on base as I turned on to downwind. These GA aircraft are really fast... That still scares me a bit trying to find traffic... Just have to trust that nice man in the tower I guess. Learned to slow down even more in the C172 on final. That's six solo landings in it now. They are very forgiving. An enjoyable afternoon!

First solo (for a second time) today. This time at a GA school in a C172.

They all meet the standard. I bought GME few years back. I'm up for a replacement soon and await recommendations also. I've never used it!

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Falling with style.

I got 0.9 hours of circuits in this morning!

No.

Yeah, I voted for it too. I'm chalking it up to life experience. The vibe has certainly altered.

Yeah, it looks like we patronise them.

Its good old fashioned business. The penalty is designed to influence your behaviour. I don't believe the extra cost spiel - we don't charge new sign ups the fee do we? Maybe instead of renewing you can ask for the FREE trial membership which undoubtedly requires all the same administration. Rather typical behaviour from a business I'm afraid and not something I would like to see. And do I read the other bit right? A women will get her years fee refunded to her in the form of lessons?! Why not everyone who signs up in march? What about the young men we want to attract? Such nonsense. I'm likely to let my membership lapse the more I read these letters from the CEO.

I recommend starting with RAAus. Plenty of flying you can learn before dealing with more complex procedures. I've personally just started the PPL after doing an RAAus certificate. RAAus is cheaper and dare I say more fun!

Is the rego 24-xxxx or VH-xxx. First is RAAus. Second is RPL. That aircraft is light enough for either route. It would be the same without the CTA (controlled airspace) endorsement. Otherwise should be no different as everyone is entitled to convert an RAAus to an RPL. At this stage of your training it makes no difference except for which paperwork costs you get hit with.

They are different things but are the same curriculum with slightly different privileges. Very soon it is hoped that the privileges will be the same. What aircraft have you trained in? Oh, the RPL has a few extra paperwork costs!

Does the prius drive the wheels directly from the petrol engine when running or does it only operate as an electric generator?

Always wondered why we couldn't have electric engines, with all their advantages, with a generator powering it along with say 30 minutes of battery power (reserves). Would be great in a car too with stop\start running off battery and highway the gen kicks in.