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WOT got me home after the throttle cable failed - internal to the sleeve so wasn't noticed at inspection - should've been replaced at engine overhaul but wasn't (overhaul done prior to TBO due prop strike). From FAR 23:

Agreed, so I'll stick with FAR 23 stuff.

At last, a sensible process for approval of camera installations - in the UK only. "In light of the increased popularity of airborne photography and video recording, made possible by advances in digital camera design, the CAA previously provided guidance to assist owners and operators in how to safely install such equipment on CAA regulated aircraft as minor changes. Based on the feedback we’ve received from the General Aviation (GA) sector, one of the key challenges faced is that each camera installation needs to be judged on a case by case examination to consider the airworthiness risks that could be posed (including installed aircraft and 3rd party risks), hence it can be difficult to cover all eventualities in guidance without seeming to be overly prescriptive or overly regulating what could, for one particular installation and location on a specific aircraft, be a fairly simple and low-risk design. In view of the above and in order to be more proportionate our original guidance has been revised to provide this policy for an alternative route for the approval of light, simple and small camera installations, using a methodology whereby Licensed Aircraft Engineers, (LAEs) with a part 66 licence or BCAR licence will be able to examine such installations and to certify whether an acceptable airworthiness standard has been achieved. Note that the traditional minor mod approval route via the CAA or approved organisations remains available." http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP%201369.pdf

The 600 kg LSA is an international standard with lesser certifications standards and costs than heavier types per FAR 23 - I can't see that changing apart from the move towards a FAR 23-lite in the USA. Too many LSA manufacturers for all to be viable and too many trying to squeeze too much performance/payload out of the LSA limitations - if the limitations are increased the same people will try to squeeze even more from them rather than improve robustness. CASA once had a policy of dual pathways - be good if they made that happen with identical requirements/privileges for both - I am not optimistic that they will pick up any of the sensible USA regs. "What do you predict will change in recreational flying in the next few years?" I predict that I will get sick of dealing with CASA and sell my airplane - the proceeds will easily fund my flying fix with visits to the USA.

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I recall looking out from the cafe on the coast at the time and thinking that the cloud base was close to the water. Clouds and water were a very similar shade of gray. I was a little bit along the coast but looking at the same stuff. Adventure flights at Barwon Heads had stayed on the ground due low cloud and rain - to at least 2 pm that day.

.. some know exactly what the weather was like at that time and location.

Thanks Robbo, that's consistent with my opinion on the reg but: - did you get it in writing with a reference to the reg (I always follow up telecons with an email)? - did you mention their ramp check guide?

This is the relevant reg and in an earlier post I gave my opinion on what it means. CASA FCL are very helpful - you could email them and ask what this reg means and they will tell you what their lawyers think it means OR you could simply refer to CASA's published guide (extract copied in my earlier email) on ramp checks which clearly states that a copy is acceptable. The draft Part 91 is also quite clear but its just a draft.

Yes, a true story - I was very fortunate to have spent quite a bit of time with Curtis Pitts over a few years and he confirmed it. Andy Ski's Bolt was very nice when he built it too but I haven't seen it for ages too. Looking forward to seeing SZT sometime.

I have seen the odd Reims 150.

Piper has the "girder" because it needs the meat for its cantilever structure. Which has higher stress per G? Comparison wrt ageing is more about fatigue life and corrosion.Have you seen the life limit on the wing of one variant of the PA-28 (from memory, it was a CASA requirement so I'm assuming it still exists).

I used to see John fly JOL around after he built it, was very nice back then. Same with DDO. Incidentally, I met Lamar Steen back in those days, nice guy - and big, which explains why he developed the Skybolt from the Pitts.

From Torquay beach can't see anything due low cloud and rain.

(edited to delete names & addresses although publicly available very easily) There's one around with USA registration too.

Don't need to guess at numbers as the arithmetic is fairly simple and I would expect the ATSB to have done something sensible with the data they have. Why not ask them (eg discussion on their Facebook page)?

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/pilot-blames-engine-failure-for-fatal-tiger-moth-crash-on-the-gold-coast/news-story/a983c442bd6e3104316a8eeb62b79bcb][/url] http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/pilot-blames-engine-failure-for-fatal-tiger-moth-crash-on-the-gold-coast/news-story/a983c442bd6e3104316a8eeb62b79bcb

There are some apps around for recording them, I'll be trialling a new one soon. The next trick, not so easy, will be to do the score.

http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2015/September/03/Aerobatic-budget

Still a great little trainer.

That's exactly what I do, Robbo. My iPhone goes most places with me. CASA's guide to their ramp checks says it is ok to just have a copy, my guess is that is based on the final draft Part 61. However, Part 61 requires the licence document to be carried i.e. not a copy.

Now that we are all looking at the same section of the document, I suggest you read it again to check the transponder requirements for Class D.

Try GEN 1.5 - 10.

You'll find that all the guys on the trucks are very friendly and helpful but if they are refuelling you may not get a response to your radio call however most likely heard and noted. I prefer a phone call so can leave a message if they're busy. (I see now that all the bowsers take credit cards.)