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  1. nomadpete
    So, you are saying that philanthropy ( funding learners) is not the cause of our price increases. In our new brave new world, the user pays. We already knew that. For all those crying about the good old days, you can still fly your home built single seat weedhopper. You still have that right. But the reality is that the vast majority wish to fly relatively sophisticated plastic fantastic fast flying machines. The new world is set up to accommodate the risks and liabilities associated with that 'turn key' expectation. When, or if, the majority of flyers start building their own 'affordable, safe' flying machines (this is what AUF was), no doubt the RAA (or whoever else) will morph to support that. So far, I don't see that happening anytime soon. By definition, affordable is not going to be fast, nor turn key product. When the baby boomer bubble bursts, we might see a return to affordable bare bones flying. Then the regulators will have to adjust. And that includes RAA and any 'competitor'
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    Ok. Doesn't have to be in Kingston-by-the-sea. Anywhere south of Hobart will do us Might even incentivise some builder to finish his CH701. But I'm just keen to see the finished product :-)
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    Greetings Breece, Welcome. You'll be especially popular if your back yard is about 800mtrs X 30mtrs, flat, and facing the prevailing wind.
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    Wind turbines? Recreational flying? Last time I looked , wind turbines didn't do much flying. They are very graceful though - all turning in synchronism.
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    Isn't that what is happening anyway?
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    I didn't say I thought it was an unreasonable charge. I do appreciate that RAA need to recover some of the expenses incurred. In previous years, it was possible to achieve the same result as the new MARAP process by engaging a CAR35 aeronautical engineer to assess the modification. Now we have a new system. Just jump through the hoops, pay the money, get the approval, and go flying.
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    But the smelting fumes wouldn't be a problem in space. I'm pretty sure those exotic metals would be worth more than cast iron or coke cans. And you could use solar power to melt it all down. I'm writing a letter to Elon right away.
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    Just like spacelab. It's about time Simsmetal sent up a scrap collection skip bin.
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    BP, I'm doing the MARAP thing right now to fit a Bolly three blade prop to my Lightwing. Give tech Man a call and ask him directly about the process. If it's been done previously by someone else (MARAP), for the same prop on the same aircraft type with the same engine, he'll probably offer you a cheaper deal and simpler process. Just ask.
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    How long ago was that?
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    Well, you have raised a point. Next of kin are always a problem. Often troublemakers, especially in-laws. Point 2, It's rather rare that adventurers find themselves dead in anyone's back yard, so I'll discount that point. Also, most (useful) rescues are focussed on retrieval of living adventurers. In many cases, money is wasted on rescue where the 'victim' would have made their way home eventually anyway. I realise that might not always be he case. But, from experience I've been force rescued twice even though I told the rescuers that "I'm fine I'll just be home a bit late for dinner." In neither case did I call them out, or indicate there was an emergency, they had heard where I was and came after me anyway. Although it was convenient to have my boat towed home, it was a totally unnecessary expense on their part.
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    That high risk sport of which you speak is considered by many to be 'stupid'. Part of our risk management includes providing for rescue if needed, by carrying PLB, notifying flight plans, etc. However there are times when an unusual adventure should only be undertaken at one's own risk entirely. I support the idea of signing a 'DNR' equivalent. (Do Not Rescue.)
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    I fear that adventure had been outlawed. By 'adventure' I mean the concept of dreaming up and undertaking an unconventional, perhaps unlikely activity/location/journey/whatever. In the old days one started with the dream (even if others considered it stupid), then assessed all risks, then minimised them and got on with it. If it went pear shaped, one accepted their fate without expecting the world to jump to one's rescue. It seems that in our brave new world, we are now expected to take on responsibility for the safety of our potential, perhaps unasked for, rescuers as well as our own risk. If I want a rescue team to be a part of my personal risk control strategy, I think I should have the option to opt in (or opt out) to the rescue process before undertaking my adventures.
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    Yes, Receiving two channels. Generally Tx operates on the primary channel. Main and standby channels both receive. Sometimes called 'dual watch'. I have a (illegal to transmit) Vertex hand held that has this feature, and it would be a great asset to be able to monitor Area frequency whilst also operating on Unicom (for instance).
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    Looks nice. Does it have dual watch function, Ian?
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    Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your lessons. It's a worthy challenge, as well as a lot of fun.
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    NT, Thank you for sharing your story frankly and factually. You both handled the situation so very well. You are uninjured and your aircraft looks to have suffered minimal damage. That is a great outcome in a difficult situation. If you find yourself replaying the event in your mind, all I can say is don't rehash it. You did a great job. Your training came to the fore when needed. I feel for you and your partner, as media hysterics are, at the very least annoying. At worst they can be damaging.
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    Sorry we missed you and all those Others who decided that good airmanshiip dictates that caution overrides enthusiasm.
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    Saturday night there was a very nice, sociable dinner attended by about a hundred. Sunday was a good day, mostly sunny. In spite of the brisk wind across the airstrip, we had over 50 aircraft arrive. I think the coastal weather was unpleasant and this probably discouraged some flyers.
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    Sorry but RAA didn't come. Perhaps you could try phoning a board member for a chat.
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    The picture says it all.
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    I'm not trying to pick a fight, just curious as I'm trying to do a MARAP at the moment.
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    So let me get this right........ You have a factory built aircraft (25 reg)? You changed a motor for a higher powered one. It is still registered as a factory built. Did you go through the MARAP process for this modification?
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    The strip is good. Some aircraft have started arriving. At present, we can see clear air to the range. From here we can't see what it looks like anywhere east of that.
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