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Yep, if you need to justify owning something...then perhaps you shouldn't buy it. My other half is also very understanding (except when she wants to stress the obvious and who ever wins that one..) Planes like boats are an emotional journey we need to take, at least the plane gets more use than the sometimes floating hardly ever fish catching other joy in the shed, I've worked out so far that each fish I've caught has cost about $5,000.:devil:

That's great to here, always was a private strip but I knew a couple of guys who kept their aircraft there years ago...might be an option for Sabre??

Whatever happened to Thomasfield near Logan Reserve? Ian Thomas had a few hangars on his property with two 800metre (plus) strips. (one later shut down and then had one operational) he had a Grumman Cheetah and it was home to a couple of others and the odd cessna.

I was just wondering with all the speculating on this thread as to why CASA hasn't approved the RAA into CTA thing that it might have more to do with "Airservices". When you read the ridiculious six aircraft per controller at GAAP/Class D at any one time, Airservices staffers don't want the extra burden of supposedly "poorer trained" pilots in their airspace....just a thought?:pig:

To get VH rego, they would need to get a C of A which would need to be a certified engine with the associated supporting paperwork. In respect to experimental aircraft, each individual aircraft receives its C of A with conditions which are deemed neccessary by the issuer....read they usually say something like "thou shall not unless....":ne_nau:

Absolutely bad airmanship to do run ups on the runway or the holding point, once you have entered the runway you are ready to go!! run ups should be done in a run up bay or prior to getting to holding point and I haven't been to an aerodrome/airstrip where this can't be done (stationary or on the roll totally up to you)

Hiya Buttsy, The ATO will test you on your knowledge deficiencies orrally as part of the test. Your instructor has given you a heads up on what you should be studying prior..Here is the bit straight off the CASA website that Decca has so kindly posted for you...good luck and happy flying. :) "1.7. The Aeronautical Knowledge Syllabus The Aeronautical knowledge Syllabus (Section 3) specifies the knowledge required for each of the flying qualifications. It is recommended that students undertake a course of ground training with a reputable ground training organisation to ensure that they have adequate knowledge to safely conduct flying operations. CASA sets the written examinations for PPLA and CPLA, based on the syllabus, to check that a candidate has the required knowledge. Knowledge deficiencies identified in written examinations are retested orally as part of the flight test. The knowledge deficiency report (KDR) assessment may be completed by a flight-training organisation, and certified by the Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) prior to the flight test. Alternatively, an Approved Testing Officer (ATO) may assess the KDR during the flight test. The examinations required at each stage of training are summarised in this section Subsection 2."

NO, NO Tomo, you get that other thing in the panel van, the vegemite is to keep your strengh up!! :hump:

Mike you're more than welcome to organise the sandgroper contingent, we had a couple of mooneys fly through last year, it is a big day out but the balloons are usually here for three days or so, and on the saturday they start the day off at daybreak and we go right throught the day until the balloon night glow and fireworks. During the day we had air displays happening, joyrides, model aircraft (and there are some beauties) and of course burn outs and a bit of drag racing down the runway. the next one is still in the planning stages so not sure what monster we will end up with but should be a lot of fun:lol 8:

Sometimes when I am landing at night, I turn off the landing lights on final to get a better perspective of the runway, and it is not an unusual occurance for others to do the same, or it could have been some freight company hoping that the control tower couldn't see them so they wouldn't get charged landing fees:clown:

Exactly Brentc, The General Aviation Aerodrome Procedure (GAAP) is purely an Australian invention which replaced the old "Secondary Control Zone" in order to supposably free up procedures into and out of these (at the time) high density airports..the trouble being that there is no real equilavent in the ICAO airspace classification system. With the occurance of mid-airs at most of these GAAPS since their inception, it simply is a system that has some flaws in it, the only clearances required in a GAAP are the ones to take off and land, the rest in simple report and track according to set procedures. In a Class D airspace scenario, there is an airspace clearance requirement as well as procedural/position reporting. This is all outlined in the VFG (controlled airspace procedures) and will make interesting reading for those who are contemplating flyng away from the paddock. Class D airspace and its Air Traffic Controllers do not rely on RADAR for seperation, hence the position reporting.

A mate of mine had a early 1980's model single seat two stroke and it ended up being sold to a guy in Victoria. With all the time it has taken to develop it to the latest model, (two seats) hardly anything to write home about and there are much better aircraft being built out there

You know, I've been around the block a few times and been witness to the fledging ultralight movement to what it has become in the form of RAA and I am very aware of quite differing standards between RAA schools. I have also experienced quite a draconial GA system that was quite restrictive in my early GA training and flying (VFR full reporting and within 2 minutes at reporting points with flight plans handed over a desk and being knocked back until I got it right). any body can fly an aircraft, takes no special skill except the want to do it. What makes a difference is how seriously we take our flying, afterall our peers are our judges. If we cut corners, do the wrong thing, or innocently stuff up, we soon know about it. Having said that, I believe with the evolution of LSA aircraft, certain (and further) relaxations by CASA, we really do need to look at where we want to go. My thoughts on this is that we need to have a basic level playing field when it comes to the theory side of things..after all I want to know that the other guy flying in the same airspace as me knows the same (basics) as me....RAA aircraft want to get heavier, faster, fly higher and into contolled airspace...what really is needed is a recreational licence that allows you to privately fly the aircraft of your choosing be it a broomstick or a baron, a lot of guys are moving into RAA simply because of the medical as they get older whereas if the medical standard reflected that of say a car licence we could develop a very popular aircraft industry without the associated costs. If we want to go further and fly commercially then there is of course another tier to follow and road and marine industries have been doing it for years!!:Flush:

Yeah, we are planning to do Oshkosh next year as well, going in a small group and doing a bit of sightseeing...

Regardless of those photos being actually part of the "lost" TV series and the fact that media will stop at no length/truth to get a good story, thoughts must be with those unfortunate enough to experience such an occurance

As long as the strip length, width, approach and splay angles comply with A.L.A dimensions and your aircrafts performance and you have the land owners permission (either expressive or implied) then you should be covered by your insurance (unless you have limitations to the contrary) Best idea is to check with your insurance company, In stating that however, Bill has already been given that advice from CASA, notice they have not given an expressed opinion and the reason is simply that they do not want to be liable in the legal sense. The formulae that is set out in CAAP 92-1(1)-aerodromes (see CASA site for download) would be the parimetres that I would reckon the legal fraternity would use as a benchmark in the case of an insurance claim:amazon:

Great engineering, Portugese island of Madiera has this new airport and I thought that most would find it interesting, some stats; runway length 2781metres, of which 1,000metres is supported by 180 pillars, each pillar is approx 50metres in length (or 17floors) The runway is designed to take 747's...and would be a bit like landing on an aircraft carrier (abiet a longer one). note the airport parking etc under the runway...:peepwall:

more photos from 2008 As I find more...Thanks Tomo for gadget to downsize the pics looks like it worked:jive:

Here are some pics from last year,:artist: there are more photos, but I need to find out how I can get their file size down to suit the site...:bad computer:

At this stage, it is a one day event with the convenience to camp over, but if the content of the event dictates other wise can easily be extended. PM me to chat further:big_grin:

So do I!!:jump:

I'll be there!!:jump:

Well we flew over to Bundy on Friday morning and enjoyed smooth flying conditions and a fantastic tailwind and tracked in from Elliot Heads expecting to follow the traffic into rwy 25 only to have some hapless soul flying a jab try to land on rwy07 who was getting the bundy radio guy a little stressed when he continued to do it again...we joined for a landing on Rwy 14. Enjoyed the comradrie of fellow flyers and caught up with guys I haven't seen for a while, witnessed the bending of a nice looking aeroplane (hot and high and tried to land anyway from where I stood) I witnessed some fairly ordinary flying skills from both RA and GA, so if any one throws stonesthumb_down.. On Saturday, the show itself was slow and failed to hold my attention and I wasn't alone as I saw a stream of people walking out and at about 2:00pm I was back at the plane and ready to go as soon as they released the airspace. On a positive note I found the volunteers well mannered and happy doing a fairly adious task. Despite how good or bad we find these shows, we need to support them so they can continue and only get better...out of 10, I would give it a 6.5:)

Interesting thread..I remember when I was learning to fly, I did recoveries from unusual attitudes in a fairly new Piper Tomahawk, (in those days also the Tomahawk was approved for some aerobatic manouvers) which found me upside down hanging on the straps..despite being told otherwise, the first instinct is to pull through and you need to ignore this reaction as it has killed countless people over the years (mostly from entering IMC or pushing past last light and ending up disorientated) Pull- throughs overstress the airframe and could also render the pilot incapacitated with excessive G's. For those who think they can get away with doing aero's (like who is to know if nobody sees you) DON'T...unless you are suitably trained in an aircraft designed for the purpose. If you end up in a situation like portrayed by drizz, Mazda has offerred the best advice here..well done mate

(1B) Plus SECPOL are the ones with the guns!!