peterg

I think you should leave the legal issues alone and stick to what you know - whatever that might be (it's a mystery to me)

Unlikely - the TV news report & other video would have caught the attention of many

To avoid a shambles & possible disaster, to fly in pilots must be (from memory): Familiar/current with operations in controlled airspace or attend a briefing, Aware of the likely holding points eg Barwon Prison (aerial holding only) Be able to fly a track (not joking) Be able to fly to an allocated time slot for arrival Be able to land such that a nominated runway turnoff point can be achieved - backtracking and lengthy slow taxiing on the runway is not appreciated - the runway is looong etc etc You are mixing with other a lot of slow and very fast traffic and air displays are in progress (working to a time slot) Lethbridge is a bit of a trek but they have shuttle buses, a bar, facilities (sort of)

I was there today & back again tomorrow. I've flown a display aircraft into the last few & thought the organisation was good. Drove today (trade day) and parking / organisation was fine. Displays were better than expected - GA & RA-Aus well represented. I wasn't able to see everything (other stuff to do) & will see more tomorrow. Good comfortable shoes essential - well worth attending IMHO.

A very good video - thanks for that. A recent, visible example is the "tidying up" of the Foxbat to produce the Vixxen

Maybe not just an insurance problem - you would have knowingly made a false declaration

Unlikely - coastal areas in Australia are generally not favoured as sources of good lift as "experts" should be aware. Both the Mornington & Bellarine peninsulas have a number of small strips, some on vineyards Sounds like a strong possibility

Something like a scared bird launching if front of you causing an "Oh shit" moment

Glider pilots. Those who fly both generally fly with some sensitivity for the the aircraft - understand balance (the ball/string) and coordination, speed control, spot landing/stabilised approach etc The guy in the video is a shocker - a classic "stick strangler" I strongly recommend to people starting off that they give gliding a go first

Getting fuel was often a problem - when no Avgas, Mogas had to do - used Mogas in Timor from memory - drums off the back of a local three wheel taxi I seem to recall. Have an amusing photo somewhere of refuelling in Crete (other side of the island to Heraklion) after a problem requiring a turn back or swim or pay a visit to Col Gaddafi - refuelled from some discarded drums into a bucket - bucket to refuel point on top of wing resulted in half bucket contents blown sideways - landing in the shocker crosswind required some new dance improvisations. Oil was the big problem - much more difficult to get, even in the Middle East. Need to carry enough for an oil change & also carry plugs, tyre, tube etc unless you don't mind being stuck. Remember, 30 years ago so things probably much better now. No need to worry about being a tad lost with the magenta line. Also, no horizon with heat haze / poor viz so you need to be comfortable on instruments while hand flying - no A/P. WX forecasts in some locations were "imaginative".

I did England to Australia in 1990 in a Cessna 170 - VFR, no GPS, ADF died crossing the English Channel, 2 x VOR of limited use / reliability. ONC's had some interesting omissions, lots of military airspace in some countries, Gulf War still part of daily conversation. The same trip in a fast single, auto pilot, IFR etc would have been comparatively relaxing - CIR recommended if you are planning to do it - I had one. Lots of controlled airspace and ATC with poor English - probably much better now I expect. Most useful tip I got beforehand - if you need to ditch during a water crossing "if it's not tied to you you don't have it" - my marine EPIRB was a whopper compared to today's models (it's a along way across the Med leg and not as warm as the Timor one)

You clearly don't get it Don't I? Anyway, this is my last comment on this thread - no doubt it will not be your last. Ever noticed how many threads end with the last comment by you - have you ever reflected on why?

Rather than go the way of your frenemy frequent contributor Turbothingo, you should leave the bush lawyer stuff alone - as I understand it, like him, you are unqualified, inexperienced etc etc and your comments may well mislead some members of this forum - I presume you are not keen to be labelled as one who misleads, provides incorrect or out of date information etc CRIKEY, I FIND CAPITALS ANNOYING as I find "most definitely" from the unskilled, untrained, unqualified That is indeed correct but in itself does not guarantee liability or guilt - I am not interested in entering into "strict liability" debate - this forum is certainly not the place for that.

Really?

Makes your apology worthless - djpacro is a very experienced pilot and I find his contributions considered and valuable. Sadly, there are only a very few now who provide useful comments - used to be a lot more but they have "dropped off" - probably eroded by the slow drip