rage83

So is the drifter gonna be free ware or pay were got to say id pay for it. And how long till its released or is there away to sneak in on the beta.

As far as the power companies are considered all power lines from hard to spot SWER lines to full blown tower lines the area between the towers or poles are considered part of the structure. The attitude they have is u cant fly between or thru houses so why should u fly through or under power lines. That came from one of the safety officers within the power company i work for. There are a few more options out now as well not just the balls which can create more problems than they provide. There is a cheaper option available within the company I work for. They are calling them aviation flags. Basically a slightly, and I say slightly, larger version of the bunting flags you might see at pubs. Not sure that they will be that effective but its a cheaper alternative because they can be installed without the need for HV live line crews and EWP's. I still think the key is situational awarness. Rob

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At the end of the day your either a business owner / business man, or your a worker. I don't know how many times I have been involved in debates about this exact topic. It will go on for every and a day. Problem has been stated yes the problem stems back to greedy business men that have no morals and are willing to risk the safety of there men / women working for them to make a quick buck. The question I pose to alot anti union people. Consider yourself working class, going to work every day and doing a good job, only just managing to get by and support yourself / family. End of the week your sitting there having a few beers after work with your work mates and the boss calls you aside. The dreaded DCM. The next Friday one of your work mates calls you up and tells you how hopeless the new guy is. Hang on a minute there is a new guy?????? Is that fair???? Not for a minute. Your at home trying to find work to get your family through and the businessmen are rubbing there hands together knowing there have just saved a few bucks. Probably increasing there profit margin by another 10 percent if that. The unsung story about unions is the safety that they have brought or tried to bring into industry. Nearly all safety improvements in industry has not been brought on by the man it has been brought around by the unions. Business usually isn't interested in improving the safety of there workers. Some genuinly are. In the industry I work in almost all safety improvements have been brought around by the unions. Yes with other parties like the governments and the business themselves, but from experience the business is usually opposed to the safety improvements.The question WHY??? The answer is simple It will cost money to implement those changes or it will slow the workers down thus lower production. I am lucky or unlucky to have been worked within business that have embrassed unions and somet that have avoided them. Is it fair that you should be made go in to work at all hours of the night without extra pay just to improve the business's output. The attitude of those businesses usually is if you don't do it we will find someone who will. The other side part of the equation I have deliberately kept to a minimum is money. Of course the unions have had alot to do with the amount of money we "ALL" get paid now and I say ALL on purpose because if the workers that go out on strike succeed in a pay rise even the non union workers get the cash. One thing that does anoy me whether it be money or safety that the unions and union members have been fighting for. As soon as the change comes in the people that haven't been fighting immediately think they should be entitled to it as well. Even when they were against the unions fighting for it in the first place. But there is always 2 sides of a these arguments. The businessman / Owner and the worker. I consider myself lucky to be able to see the two sides and understand the two sides of the story. Being a worker now in an industry that is heavily unionised. I am glad for the input the unions have had yes some items have not always been a high priority to me but in all I would rather have union support than not. I am also considering starting a contracting business as well so yes I can completly understand the business man oportunity. Sorry everynow and then a topic comes up I just have to jam my 10cents worth in so there it is. Rob

Yeah mine wasnt real impressed either

Sorry to all the women on this site I couldn't help myself when i was sent this email. 16 reasons why airplanes are easier to live with than women 1) Airplanes usually kill you quickly - a woman takes her time. 2) Airplanes can be turned on by the flip of a switch. 3) Airplanes don't get mad if you do a "touch and go." 4) Airplanes don't object to a pre-flight inspection. 5) Airplanes come with manuals to explain their operation. 6) Airplanes have strict weight and balance limitations. 7) Airplanes can be flown any time of the month. 8) Airplanes don't come with in-laws. 9) Airplanes don't care about how many other airplanes you've flown before. 10) Airplanes and pilots both arrive at the same time. 11) Airplanes don't mind if you look at other airplanes. 12) Airplanes don't mind if you buy airplane magazines. 13) Airplanes expect to be tied down. 14) Airplanes don't comment on your piloting skills. 15) Airplanes don't whine unless something is really wrong. 16) However, when airplanes go quiet, justlike women, it's usually not good.

Not too sure on the flight planning one. I was under the impression that it was just the destination but it does make sense to factor in a diversion if need be. As for the contrary turns. I was trained basically not before 2000' I guess the easy way to find out what cct heights are in use is ask use ur radio. Cheers, Rob

Thanks for that pete. The reason I am asking is I have been asked to try and sell a prop and redrive. They are about 10 or 15 yr old but have zero time on them. The were brought for a gyro that was crashed before installation Cheers, Rob

Just wondering if anyone knows how much a 72" Warp Drive Prop is worth??? Also does any one know what an E type rotax REDrive is worth???? Cheers, Rob

Ok just got my copy of the magazine for the month and read the CEO's words on illegal aerobatics. Not gonna say too much there another topic has said a bit about that already. My question was about commercial operations. My understanding, I might be wrong, was that there was no commercial operations involving RAA accept training. If this is correct how are so many people getting away with doing it. I have seen people advertise ULTRALIGHT FOR HIRE, available for mustering. I have even been able to fly for people when there usual pilots are unavailable. It is something that I have even considered to get some experience. My usual comment is nah mate I don't have low level. The response nearly always is heck half our guys probably havent done a BFR. Another interesting story I heard a guy had been flying round out here for 6 years without doing a BFR ( Done now ). I am of the opinion if you are going to crack down make it a blanket crack down down just single out one rule and slam it make it acrosss the board. Sorry its my first rant thought it would be fun to see what replys I got.

Just wondering if there was anyone on here or knows anyone they can put me in touch with that has a drifter out around Quilpie that is interested in hiring out ???? Just finished my pilot cert and have been transfered out to Quilpie so I was just trying to work out if I would be able to keep a hand in while out there??? Cheers, Rage

Starting to work it out again thanks for the posts. Landing is definately a strange one. Some days I can put it down without a squeek out of the tires and others it wants to pop up and dance around a bit. But thats the way it goes I guess.

Yeah the instructor is happy enough to get out so I guess they arent that bad. I'm a bit of a self critic i suppose. Yeah just flareing a bit high. Dropping on from a couple of feet or so. nothing too serious but just enough to annoy me. Its like I know I can do it better because of done it but its just not working. And yeah your right most people I know ( that arent pilots mind you ) only judge you on your last landing.

Has anyone else had trouble after going solo??? I have done a couple of hrs solo and my landings seem to be getting worse. Its really annoying me. I felt like i was putting it down really good when i had the instructor in the back and first couple of solos. Now I feel like I cant find the ground??? I know it will probably pass and its not that bad just a bit of bouncing but just thought I'd ask.

Good to hear mate

No cross country's for me yet. Unfortunately as i am leaving Dalby I probably wont get my cross country endorsment before I leave. The way work is putting me on call lately too im not sure I will even get the time to get all my solo hrs up for the licence. But heres hopin.

Yeah nah shirt was still intact

You'll have to explain that one sorry mate???

Yeah well I had a crack at learning to fly back when i was 14 i think it was when i started and im nearly 25 now. I been in the drifter for a couple of months now. Including my time in tomahawke when i was younger I have 30 hrs but 15 of them was in the tomahawke 10 years ago. Mate forget ya parents go the drifter.

Normally I try not to brag too much but every one else is on here :P. Finally got to fly solo last night. I LOVED it! The Drifter is a different aircraft when your down 90kgs.

Its sometimes suprisingly simple as to why your having trouble. I have done about 8hrs in a drifter and just when i thought my landings where coming together nicely i had a lesson where I couldnt figure the trim out ended up bobbing up and down banging the aircraft around. For the life of me i couldnt work out what was going wrong conditions werent bad was just flying really bad. Then next two lessons i got the trim set right for landing and have been going fairly well since.

most of my training has been low level in and out of tracks in paddocks. plenty of trees and equipment around which make it a bit more interesting and make me think a bit more about options. I have to admit i prefer this to just busting circuits because its a bit more of a challenge because there is no windsock to start so judging the wind is a bit harder and you have to think about emergency options alot more than you do in the circuit well i reckon i do anyway.

I havent looked at any regs yet but I was under the impression RA aircraft could go below 500ft in unpopulated areas right down to the ground on the RA pilot cert with landholders permission. Whereas with GA aircraft you needed a low level endorsement to go down that low. Can someon with a bit more knowlege of the regs jump in on this one.

Thanks for your help guys. Rob

hey guys, I am new to the thought of owning my own aircraft but when i saw the cost of the new jabiru I was like I could afford that. My queries are with rego (RA) and with insurance?? Has someone got an idea of what this will cost so I can do some figures? Thanks for ya help, Rob