Bosi72

I struggled with landings in Foxbat until instructor suggested not to use any flaps. In strong winds she didn't want to land, so it was much easier to land without flaps/flaperons.

Instructors can't simply send you on a Solo flight. By law (CASR 61.112-61.125), in addition to your ARN and current medical, you have to be dual checked within previous 14 days. Also, some (most) schools have internal policy of Pre-Solo written test, then doing 3 "good" circuits on the day, etc.. Regardless of your previous licence, everyone including current ATPL/CPL holders have to do min 5 hours for RAAAus conversion. In any case don't wait too long. "Strike while the iron is hot !"

how many hours do you have (recently)?

The guy is now super proficient in stall (crash) landings.. How many of us can do that? 🙂

Assuming it's a Raaus conversion, you'll need 5 hours, of which 1 hr solo. Tyabb is around $300ph and they have a Foxbat online. Plus ~$300 for RaOz membership.

By the same analogy why Undercarriage if large % of RAA aircrafts have fixed gear? Why Pitch when % of aircrafts have fixed prop.. Checklists are here to help because we are humans and we make mistakes. BUMFOH, PUFT, TMPFISCH, CFMST, FMOST etc.. are not in any CAO, CASR... it is up to a pilot in command whether he/she wants to use them. Back to question.. Agree, an aircraft can land flapless and without trimming. However, applying full flaps when turning downwind to base would make a trip to threshold very long. I usually apply last stage of flaps on final (if required).. Finally, imagine after base to final, when you push Pitch to fine, then you realise that Undercarriage was not extended earlier on a downwind (thanks PUFT), then apply last stage of Flaps, that would cause a lot of imbalance. Certainly Trimming would help with controlling the aircraft. So the checklist PUFT, and in that particular order, make sense to me regardless whether I fly RAA or GA.

After Base to Final Checklist PUFT - pitch, undercarriage, flaps, trim

it's in ersa... in case you don't have other things to do 😉

FlightRadar24 is not what it used to be. Lots of limitations, delays, restrictions, paywalls, etc.. Adsbexchange is apparently showing everything https://www.adsbexchange.com/faq/ but the Gui is not the greatest.

Just turn on Family sharing on your phone (android), or believe there is a similar app for ios and they will be able to see you.. Otherwise skyecho, avplan, etc are other options

You can also visualise winds using https://www.windy.com/ 1. click anywhere on the screen to set the windspeed and direction flag 2. turn on pressure lines 3. you can see the winds at different altitudes 4. you can see the winds in the future

Recommended reading BOM Manual of Aviation Meteorology. There is also an online course: https://learn.bom.gov.au/course/view.php?id=136 click eLearning module

Welcome to the forum Aero Medic. Every time I buy prescription sunnies (oakley, maui jim) they tell me how the lenses may not fit, manufacturer doesn't like this or that, blah blah, but at the end I tell them I accept responsibility and no warranties, then they fit. So far so good..

There is only one page with AIP ENR 1.7-5 written on top. If you ever decide to go PPL and above, AIP will be your key book.

Regardless of Mike's suggestions about the temperatures, the Manufacturer's Engine manual should be followed. Still, great video..

AIP ENR 1.7-5 para 3.1.4 (2Dec21)

I am curious why people get mad on reaction of other people? Pilot tried to make the best experience for jumpers, obviously didn't anticipate massive shift in CoG, aircraft stalled, then spinned, then recovered. Lessons learned, next time jumping won't be that smooth. To my understanding, as of 2nd Dec all airline pilots will have to be current in spins..

RPL is not internationally recognised. PPL is. Yes, can do Aeros with RPL

Wow that's even shorter than US..

Can you please provide more details, i.e. how many hours per day/week/total in compressed course. I understand the figures fluctuate, only interested in averages. The Op has mentioned compressed PPL course in the US over 1 month, curious how does it compare with locally. Thanks

Below was my initial cost before flying and I believe the price has gone slightly up over the past 2 years: class2 medical dame 200 casa medical 65 asic card aviation id 257 bob tait vol 1&2 312.34 david clark h10-13.4 630 skylines shop vtc map 13 skylines shop wac map 13 skylines shop nav equip 34 skylines shop pilot logbook 23.5 bob tait exam prep 57 bob tait exam prep extra 25 aip, ersa, canprint 144.35 ppl theory casa exam 220 vnc melbourne 13 2007.19 You can cut the costs by by buying e.g. 2nd hand Chinese headsets, books from ebay/gumtree/fb market,.. however items such as charts, aip, ersa must be current. Alternativey, you can double the cost by buying e.g. Bose A20 and please your ears..

Welcome to the lifetime hobby/sport. The licence is only a licence to learn and there are no shortcuts whether you learning in the US or in Oz. It is competency based, some people achieve PPL after minimum legally required 40hours, majority after 60hours, some after 100+hours. That depends on how often you fly, how prepared you are for the lesson (theory, armchair/mental flying), your age, how keen you are, etc... A lesson per week is about an average, which brings you in range of ~60hrs. You could theoretically fly 8 hours per day and achieve minimum 40 hours within a week, however learning is like a sponge. It can take limited amount of water (knowledge) no matter how much water you soak it in. Also training for a licence, in my opinion should be a year long, to experience all weather seasons, winds, because it is better to experience surprises with instructor than without.. The process goes: - get your ARN - get medical - study and pass ppl theory - go flying and the best shortcut is if you do it in this order since the theory is an obstacle which many people postpone until the very last moment. Training in the US will cost you significantly more $ than in Oz when you take into account other costs such as airline tickets, house/car rentals, cost of living, etc.. and I am yet to hear about an examiner (cfi, chief pilot) who would risk his/her career by signing off anyone not ready/competent for a licence. Prepare for the lifetime journey and enjoy it!

This is in-flight refueling using some booze 🙂

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