sseeker

Hi Pete,

See the attached document RE push for sport PPL.

-Andrew

PPL_exemption.pdf

PPL_exemption.pdf

PPL_exemption.pdf

Congratulations Jake! Glad you enjoyed your first formal lesson, one of many enjoyable ones to come. Remember to stick by it no matter what, you're gonna hit bumps in training where you'll feel like you're going no where (like me and navs!) just keep going and you'll get there. The weather's bad when you want it to be good, but just be patient and it'll work out how you want it to!

-Andrew

In this question, you can't arrive at the CASA required answer...

My question has been answered by Ignition and Sue, thanks to both of them. Thank you to everyone who contributed :thumb_up:

-Andrew

My apologies, I was getting it confused with the license exam. CASA did set and administer the BAK exam in the early 1990's before handing it over to Industry (ie flying schools, TAFEs etc). There is still a CASA requirement that it be based on the VFR Day syllabus. How Industry interpret that may be an issue. They may decide to interpret "based on" as strictly adhering to, or loosely hung, off the syllabus. In this case it looks like they have strayed from the CASA syllabus into school policy. Can they do this? Strictly - No, but maybe Yes. It would be an issue if they marked the CASA answer wrong and the school answer right.

 

Fuel testing, maintenance releases are all problems for schools where lots of people fly the aircraft each day. The MR gets signed off at the beginning of the day and the figures are put in at the end of the day (well, usually next morning before first flight). Fuel gets checked before the first flight, but you may not know if you were the first or if it was refuelled etc, so schools usually get you to check fuel before each flight - and it is a good habit to instill in students.

 

Sue

-Andrew

I am assuming (in the question) the "nameless owned" was something like "Jandakot Flying Club owned" in the original, and this has made you think it is refering to the policy of a school and not CASA legislation. Am I on the right track or is there something else here? I just hope I am being of some assistance.

Sue

I thought the BAK was supposed to be CASA generated, but this schools had its name all over it.

-Andrew

Sue,

I quoted that piece of law in my original post. I'm trying to say that there's no option there to answer the question "legally correct" basically the question is referring to the schools policy, which should not be allowed in a BAK exam?

-Andrew

Hi Sue,

Thanks for your reply. I would expect a policy related quesiton like this to be in a pre-solo/pre-area solo exam that the school writes. I thought BAK exams had to come from CASA and they tested you on CASA law/rules?

Also the to students note was something that I wrote (from CASA regs) just so students viewing this thread don't get confused.

-Andrew

Ignition you're missing the point. I'm asking are they allowed to put school related policy questions in a BAK exam that is nationally recognised?.

Why would someone get it wrong if they didnt know the schools policies, you could completely disregard the schools name in the question because its still able to be refered to accross the board at any school, in that case it appears to just be an example, The question couldve simply been 'When should a fuel drain be conducted?", I personally believe it shouldnt matter whether theyve put their school name and aircraft in there or not as you can still understand what its asking either way...

I don't think that question would be asked in a BAK exam with those answers I've provided you with, as they're all incorrect for that question.

-Andrew

Ignition, none of those options are legally correct. After refuelling and before every flight isn't a legal requirement, the legal requirement is outlined in my post.

-Andrew

Didn't want to name the school purely because a future student could come along (prior to sitting their BAK) and get a +1 on there exam nice and easy ;) The question I'm asking is, are they allowed to put school related policy questions on a nationally (possibly ICAO??) recognised exam?

-Andrew

Hi all,

More of a GA orientated question. I sat my GA BAK exam on Friday which I passed. One of the questions was, "If you're flying in a nameless owned C152, when must you drain the fuel?"

a. Before every flight

b. After every refuel

c. After every refuel and before every flight

d. First thing in the morning only (not sure if this was an actual option although it was just an obviously wrong option)

I answered c which was correct although I didn't think they were allowed to add school only related questions in a generic BAK exam? What if someone only came to this nameless club to sit the BAK exam? For example an RAA student wishing to sit the GA BAK exam because they later wished to continue in GA training. They would have no idea about the school's policies so they'd get that question wrong.

Can they do that?

TO STUDENTS: The legal requirement is to drain fuel after every refuel and before the first flight of the day.

-Andrew

Hi Evan,

Congratulations! It's a fantastic privilege to be able to share you passion of aviation with others. Just remember, fly safe.

-Andrew

Same with me Tomo. I've just got back from Jandakot with my ATC Aerodynamics Book and I'm surprised, I was expecting it to be a fairly thick book but it's fairly thin... Heaps of text but. Going over it briefly, it looks like most of the stuff I've already learned from school, I don't think the aerodynamics exam is gonna be too hard for me to get an excellent result in.

-Andrew

Fantastic photos, really enjoyed looking through them. Must go up that way myself, views around Exmouth/Ningaloo are fantastic

-Andrew

Also, you wouldn't happen to know if one of the registrations on those corporate jets was VH-ACE?

Good point Andrew, especially uncle Dave (DJP) he is a wealth of information and he wont tell you that he is an Aeronautical Engineer as well and used to work for the major aircraft manufactures. If you want to know anything about stall / spin recovery theory and practice he is your man. He has added immense value to discussions on this forum.Then there is Uncle Nev of Facthunter fame, he has forgotten more than I will ever know. He used to fly those big aircraft with large round engines and more than two of them. Great guy to talk to.

 

Immense knowledge and experience on this forum, I wish there were forums when I was your age. This is an incredible way to get first hand knowledge and experience.

 

I will now step down from my sentimental soap box and ask for forgiveness from Uncle Dave and Uncle Nev .

 

David:ban me please:

No, I'm not.Is it a requirement that you receive the ground theory training as per the syllabus, or just that you are taught / know enough to pass the exams?

-Andrew

Why do I need Bob when I have you guys? :big_grin:

-Andrew

Hi Ryan,

Thanks for the recommendation, you're totally right about not limiting myself to one book.

Thanks,

Andrew

Question for all you CPL holders.

What are the best CPL theory study books? I'm not talking best book to make you pass the exam, but I mean most explanation and detail etc... I've previously read Bob Tait books for BAK and I found he uses quite complex ways of explaining things and teaches in a rather 'old fashion' manner. I've found Aviation Theory Centre to be quite good in explaining stall spin theory (which is apparently quite a complex concept to master properly)

What are your recommendations?

-Andrew

I've attached a letter from CASA to the AUF (old RA-Aus) that states that hours will count towards a 200hr syllabus.

Note: Command only.

-Andrew

CivilAviationRegulation5115.pdf

CivilAviationRegulation5115.pdf

CivilAviationRegulation5115.pdf

Hi Winsor,

Yes that's located in Albany, WA. That's what got me interested in them. I thought they looked a bit tricky to fly!

-Andrew

Hi Riley,

Thanks for the reply. I've only ever read good things about the Scout, how it was one of the best commercially built 'original' rag and tube ultralights. Although they always looked a bit 'tacky'. Wouldn't mind having a bit of a looksie at the on hangared nearby. Merely an interest. Looking for something rag and tube (Thruster T83/T85 like)

-Andrew

Can't seem to find anything on eBay. Is this the Australian or American eBay?

-Andrew

Interesting, was it effective? It's big wings would probably make it effective. How many do you think are still around? I've seen two of them down south in WA.

-Andrew

Got a few questions regarding the Skycraft Scout (any make).

Firstly, how on Earth do they turn? I can't see any ailerons, does the whole wing move?

-Andrew

That was excellent! Really enjoyed reading that.

She has talent for sure!!

-Andrew