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  1. IanR
    Yeah sure !! Its such a fast aircraft - maybe I could do a formation with an F18 I actually wish it was in its WW2 military colours - it has quite a history - participated in the invasion of Europe.
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    The engine is the WW2 military Lycoming O-290-3 - in fact the one in it is I believe its original engine - had another one for a while and when it was restored they reco the original and put it in. We must get the two together - where is yours based ? I will be going to the AAAA annual rally in Echuca and the Auster Rally in Leeton.
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    I may have thought a few weeks - its taken almost 6 months - but the new family member arrived at its new home in Camden on Friday after flying down from Redcliffe - it was worth the wait.
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    Just might
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    I rather like the definition of HP - never thought I would be able to call my Auster a high performance aircraft.
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    We have quite a few young people learning where I fly - including my daughter (17) and son (16).
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    Yeah it was when I learnt - I guess they have changed some things to match international standards - not all is bad !
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    Yes Without delving too much into it the wording from CASA is : Before you can fly solo, you will need to pass the required medical checks, pass an examination in Air Law and be issued with a Student Pilot Licence (STUDENT). To be issued the SPL, you must be at least 16 years of age and be capable of reading, writing, speaking and understanding the English language. You will also need to obtain an ARN (Aviation Reference Number) from CASA, supply photographs and identification documentation, and complete a security check.
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    No - there is no limit now as far as I am aware - school quite happy training - just you can't go solo till you have medical, SPL, ARN, ASIC or AVID. Unfortunately as mentioned they will not accept the application forms for SPL/ASIC till 3 weeks prior to birthday. John has now started on his post-solo lessons awaiting arrival of the piece of paper. Of course he would never have touched the controls of an aircraft before he started officially learning The one thing CASA is VERY efficient at is receipt of money - my card was debited the day they got the application !! Although, to be fair, I finally got my new aircraft sorted out and emailed the transfer documents - got the new rego certificate within a week.
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    Its actually only the SPL application itself You can't do till three weeks before. You can fly as young as you like - My son has been for a few months and has been ready to solo.
  11. IanR
    My son has been learning to fly - was desperate to do his first solo on his 16th birthday. You can't apply for a student pilot licence until three weeks before which we did. Rang CASA today to ask why it hadn't turned up (they billed my card a couple of weeks ago) and was told it takes 4-6 weeks to issue !! I guess that means no GA pilots in future will be able to say they soloed on their 16th
  12. IanR
    I have been thinking about this one re cutting mags, etc. To be honest if I was in the same situation I would land with the engine still running - gives you the extra options for keeping wheel off as long as possible. Once down then off and out !!
  13. IanR
    Thanks - will try them
  14. IanR
    This may seem like a silly question after 30 years of flying - but I always have problems finding pens that will write effectively on the GA style maintenance releases - any ideas ?
  15. IanR
    The light aircraft lane is a pretty straight forward route - well documented on the VTC
  16. IanR
    First one I saw was in the James Bond film - but they blew it up !! I would like a standard one with the Franklin engine - but there are quite a number have been modified for heaps more horsepower
  17. IanR
    I looked at the option of importing a standard Seabee - but as there are none currently in Australia decided against. Still may in the future !!
  18. IanR
    Thanks for puting up the photos !! Awesome. And I should say Auster as well as I am buying one
  19. IanR
    A Bristol Beaufighter would do just nicely ! (or most of the things picture in this thread so far !!)
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    Thanks guys - just wanted to get a view on what people have at the moment - liability is by far the biggest part of the quotes I have got for insurance for the Auster !!
  21. IanR
    A novice question re aircraft insurance - what is the standard level of liability cover in private aviation insurance ? $10M ?
  22. IanR
    That would be good - same era !! And yes - I will be getting it maintained by you guys !
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    Didn't even find out about that one
  24. IanR
    Pud - I will put up photos and details as soon as its sitting here. Has an interesting history including being shot up by a FW190 !!
  25. IanR
    After flying other peoples aircraft for 30 years I have finally done it - bought a 1944 Auster MK V - looking forward to having it here in the next few weeks !
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