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  1. facthunter
    Monitoring frequencies is still a part of good flight management and letting other's know you are near more active circuits is part of it. Realistically, No radio should be a thing of the Past except where you operate where others don't, AND very carefully. Nev
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    Clutter is a problem with increasing traffic density. It gets to the stage where you need full ATC control and a limited number of aircraft can be handled and everyone has to do what they should or it rapidly goes Pear shaped. If your estimate is more that 2 mins out you have to amend it . In any case the actual departure time gives you the ETA for your next waypoint.Nev
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    Hasn't every young chap done that? Nev
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    I don't believe contact with the road achieves anything.. Nev
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    Since RAAus went for the "WE ARE THE NEW GA" theme and people pushing for Flight in CTA the real AUF style cheap Affordable and safe has been neglected. How many build their own? IF you want all the other stuff GO GA. Nev
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    How long has it SAT? Might be well to pre oil it a bit. Nev
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    Don't agree Thruster. Just because you gave a taxi call doesn't mean you even got in the air. Departure TIME has relevance to where you should be. Nev
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    Modify your departure call then In VFR. With no flight plan lodged you can fly where you like but don't report somewhere when you are not there. If you give a "departed ABC at (time) it's your current time minus an allowance for the time taken to your present position. Nev
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    Smart move to buy it when you could. Nev
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    It's important you get on the departure track by 5 NM. Nev
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    Please get back to the thread.or start a new one for the sake of order. Nev
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    TCAS is a better system. It advises what action to take. . U/L's ? Don't fly in cloud, or too close to it vertically when near airports. Nev
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    Stay VFR. WE are what we are. Even in fully CONTROLLED airspace people break the rules. Not referring to the Mangalore incident but class"G" in IMC is a crock of worms. Separation by altitude is the best IF your altimetry is right and you are communicating Good radio Procedures Check and "Confirm" if you are not sure. Nev
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    To prevent unwanted transfer of fuel or air entering the system. Nev
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    I don't have your level of trust in the University of U tube.Nev
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    Hang in there. Give it time. Nev
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    Rhy's, square wingtips etc are crap compared to the original design. Nev
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    You're hijacking the main discussion to push your own agenda. Give it a break. There are people out there who need to get to places. Nev
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    Or their Insurers. . Ansett and TAA did these routes with F 27's. No security whatever. At Tennant Creek there were Bars of gold just lying around everywhere and just loaded into the forward cargo hold. Bloody HEAVY and no one thought much about it. Progressive Load summary had you working like a bookmaker's penciller.. Had to carry enough water Meth for 3 takeoffs. Nev
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    Haven't watched it yet but spent a lot of time teaching people to fly them.. Not permitted for Initial training after about 1962. , They had lot's of differential aileron, no brakes no electrics. Pretty Basic and underpowered. Used to go X Country plenty of times. Mostly did 3 pointers. Today hardly anyone does. There's over 100 still flying. 78 knots cruise. Automatic slats on upper Mainplanes. Should be "locked" for aeros or on ground.. . My 2nd endorsement. DH82A. Flown the all wood Gypsy As well. with the motor the valves uppermost and open so you see them.. Nev
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    Most sheep (WHOOL) farmers had their own strips in the 50-60's. .It's a bit of a liability to have your own strip and getting landing fees from users is like getting blood out of a stone. Nev
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    I would expect ASIC and checking facilities to be at any airfield with SHEDULED RPT flights. Overseas flights coming to Australia must do it through a Customs facility which is equipped for that also.. Nev
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    Of Course it's noticeably better when it's cold and a higher pressure. It's when it's the other way you have to exercise care.. Even hot air over the end of a sealed runway can reduce lift suddenly. Nev
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    You have to be able to adapt to changed circumstances in flying though repetition is comfortable and we try to simplify. Resist dropping into a groove. Just doing a circuit now and again at your aerodrome is not enough. You need to move out of your comfort zone to stay alert. Nev
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    You don't want to go past the extended runway centre line when turning final. You could see those ahead of you while on Base and should be looking for traffic on final on your right before you lose sight of them when Banking., When turning left BASE before you turn, clear for traffic on your left. This requires looking back behind you. Way back we would press left pedal and apply aileron to the right to keep the wings level and fly straight This helps you see behind you. Some people Poo poo this but it works for light aircraft as long as you are at the right speed to do it safely. Nev
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