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    At the beginning of all this the CASA assured all that at no time would the requirements applicable to RAAus be more onerous than under GA rules. Any non conforming to ICAO still has the be by exemptions though.. This is one example of where extra liability crops up. CASA agreed to pay/compensate RAAus for work they would have had to do. How That works Out. I do not know but it's likely to be a lopsided argument, if push comes to shove. Nev
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    VL Models by the Look of it. Mid 30's . Thrashed to death. I would not like to come unstuck on one of those contraptions. nev
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    I was very active when the first Courses were being arranged and I was not in favour of how it was introduced and recall discussing it intensely with a group of Instructors at Fyshwick (CBR) who tended to be in agreement with Me. I Knew there was Pushback in the Ranks. However It was proceeded with and a Fairly ordinary result ensued. I also don't recall ANY follow up or consolidation. At the time this was a CASA Initiative and strongly supported by Insurance companies. Perhaps to not have followed Up is a serious Omission IF we wish to be realistic about Causal factors. I LOT of Pilots think it's BS, and THEY don't need it, BUT those are the ones who need it Most.. I've done about 3courses. Not sure IF CASA pushes it any more. Nev
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    Weather near Warrnambool can be very changeable. Its Coastal with rising ground North of it. Wollongong is a BIT similar, but to the West Nev
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    LTF Been through all that. GA instructor and 25 years with a Major Airline then AUF/ RAAus. instructor. 100% pass in PMI. CASA exam. Having an ATPL day job would limit your recreational flying activity considerably, as you have to comply with Flight and duty time limitations. Nev
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    Is it affected By a MARAP? Nev
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    Well that was NOT the definition accepted by the Coroner who is not required to Know anything about aircraft. Jill Bailey? proposed that and was howled down. Counteracted by the 2 "experienced , But NOT on U/L's" EXPERTs. . What would the AVERAGE Airline Pilot know (or CARE) about RAUS planes , unless they are medicalled out or close to retirement? Nev
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    There definitely NO IFR training in RAAus aircraft LEGALLY and no place for it to be signed off..SO no matter how much of the syllabus was done I contend the extra knowledge would be negligeable. Sign off on most things is by demonstrated proficiency as a deciding Principle. HOURS are still counted in Many areas. In such places I have recruited Locals to advise me of en route weather. In some cases EVEN go there (A view point) by Car. No one Trains you to do that. It's a safety Mindset. SAME as I've NEVER flown through an active storm cell. Plenty of RPT do because they might burn more fuel and get asked WHY? Nev
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    Even if your assumptions are correct, THAT is not causal to the event. Absolutely Nothing would have happened it the Plane had not crashed, unless some kind of checking of records had been done. by chance. I think the two experienced pilots having Military and Airline are not the best to define an aeroplane. I would consider anything that is heavier than air, that obtains LIFT from movement through the AIR and controllable by an Occupant IS an Aeroplane. People with 10's of thousands of hours make similar POOR decisions occasionally, though Most High Hours pilot became High Hours Pilots by NOT making Bad decisions .Judgement rather than skill level. Human Factors 101. Nev
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    At 120Knots you can avoid it better. WHO fly's at 20 knots? Nev
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    Oh, I thought it might have used a "BLIP" switch. There's been a few of those Rotac Powered bikes. Nev
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    An Instructor can't tell a Pilot He's not suited Mentally without risking a Lawyers intervention. That person was on our Recflying .You could tell HE was a RISK TAKER, especially IF you have training in Psychology, and /or Human factors. Nev
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    Australia's problem is it's small Local Market. Exports are subject to the vagaries of trade deals. When Britain Joined the EEC they cut US off without a Prayer. Hockey told GM to Piss Off by an announcement in the Parliament. WTF? Nev
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    It won't be done unless It's in CASA's Interests. Nev
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    "A lot of fairy stories there?" Can't you do Better than that? Self administering doesn't guarantee survival. It just divests responsibilities FROM the body that WAS TASKED with the responsibility by the Government of the Land. CASA don't care if the shows go under as Long as they are a safe distance from it and can wash their hands of it. Aviation is NOT like the other things you have been involved with, Turbo. You won't recognise the Problems. Nev
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    More People want everything GA has at 1/2 the price. That's the FACT. Two stroke engines are now less popular. A lot wish to be able to fly everywhere and can buy a plane off the hook. Nev
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    Keen as Mustard. Fixed pitch Props too. Nev
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    Sport flying is not meant to be cheap. It's got to have the Paperwork to appear that all is well, and let's face A lot know F all about planes and engines, but they like to fiddle and read silly stuff and know better than the designers and manufacturers and graduated at the SBR College. "She'll be Right". Nev
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    Not comparable. GA is ICAO Compliant and CASA gets revenue from Aviation fuel sales. Relatively easy to manage whereas RAAus etc rely on a lot of dispensations to operate. That's NOT popular with the AUTHORITY and is the main reason about Problems with CTA access. Whether this SHOW continues or not rests with the CASA. They won't come right out and say it up front, so not having much clout and much public sympathy being realistic you are between a rock and a Hard place. For Now I'd say Back the RAAus. It's all you have except GA. I'd hate to be working for them. You can't win. They made a mistake in trying to be the "NEW GA", but maybe they felt that was the only way to go to survive in the longer term..Nev
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    CASA just want rid of it. RAAus cannot well represent your Interests as I has to keep onside with the CASA. Nev
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    No you don't OWN the Company. Thankfully. Subscriptions do keep it in business. Same as buying a subscription to National Geographic Nev
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    Of course they would get and take lawyer advice. Thats where this thing has gotten to. You have to prepare for the worst or you are a dill when you are in a managing role.. Your last line doesn't reflect the world we are ACTUALLY IN. Nev
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    That's deep and meaningful. Nev
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    The information from the report enabled determination of the freezing level and I also have experience of severe Icing in That area something I doubt anyone interviewed would have had. Nev
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    Stake Holder Engagement. What genius dreamt up that Department Title? Nev
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