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    There is a CASA Advisory Circular stating that written procedures are required, but written checklists may not be appropriate in single pilot ops. Watching pilots in Cessna 172s, Jabirus and similar types use "do lists" to start and perform before takeoff checks scares me. Learning procedures (supported by accepted NTS practices, flow patterns, by system groups or other memory joggers) provides pilots with much better situational awareness. Reading stories about pilots of simple aircraft not being able to fly as they misplaced their checklist is ludicrous. There's also a big misunderstanding in the difference between a procedure and a checklist. If you must have a checklist, it should only include items likely to severely embarrass or injure the pilot. Including items such as beacons, avionics and radio calls in "checklists" is wrong.
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    BTW, most GA light aircraft are exempt of the requirements of CAR 232: CASA EX38/2004 - Exemption from obtaining approval of flight check system
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    So, who uses written checklists in the event of an engine failure or fire?
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    Like I said, it's all ok until you're standing in court.
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    Of course the only time a definition will be tested is in a court room. I prefer to stay well clear of any grey areas having been a witness in court and seeing how things pan out. It seems the side with the largest bucket of money is usually correct!
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    I'd suggest you ask the CPL holder. If they say yes, they obviously don't know what the privileges of their licence permit. CAR 206 (commercial purposes) is a good place to start, you will also need to hold an AOC (this may change under the regulation reform program).
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    PARE? Power - idle Aileron - neutral Rudder - opposite to direction of rotation (assuming that had been identified) Elevator - as required (upright/inverted) Smoothly recover from the dive as soon as roars toon stops Maybe the word sounded ok, but wrong spelling? Not how I do it, but....
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    I don't use all three, I'm suggesting these are a few methods to help recall what needs be done. Any written checklist for simple singles would contain very little, before takeoff maybe something like: - flaps - trim - fuel
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    If you receive training, by definition it needs to be from an instructor operating under an FTF. Should the person receiving the "instruction" have an accident, the subsequent investigation could prove troublesome for the faux instructor and their trainee. Worst case the faux instructor could wind up in the Coroners Court explaining how they assessed the "trainee" as being competent to conduct the flight. Trying to use bush lawyer skills and saying you were just "coaching" the trainee won't cut it.
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    Interesting to see on one hand RAAus are concerned about R-LOC incidents and on the other new pilots are receiving minimal dual instruction. I'm not having a go at you Parkway, but it would be difficult to have exposure to a range of environmental conditions if you've only had 10ish hours dual instruction, let alone fully cover the syllabus.
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    So if you're not receiving dual or PIC why log the time?
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    Nev, I agree, but that's not what is being taught now. If you watch any of the multitude of videos being posted on social media of pilots under training they're using written "do-lists". As you say it has potential to reduce situational awareness. The governing bodies seem to be pushing this line. I find it's best to use a flow, system groups or pneumonic to accomplish the procedure, then review using a check list. That way you can jump from type to type without any issues.
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    The use and reliance on written checklists in simple single pilot aircraft seems to have gotten out of hand! The last thing a pilot should be doing in the circuit at a busy non-towered airport is going head down to read a dumb checklist! If a checklist is considered really necessary it should only contain things that will embarrass or kill you. I think there are a lot of flying schools using amplified operating procedures as checklists, pilots should learn the procedures using flow patterns or pneumonics. This article by John Lamming is excellent
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    I cannot understand how a person could reach a satisfactory RPC/RPL standard after 17 hours dual and 5 hours solo without previous aeronautical experience.
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    The flight review to validate an RPC to RPL conversion must be conducted under the CASR Part 61 reg's, it will therefore need to be conducted by an appropriately rated GA flight instructor in a VH registered aeroplane. This flight review will cover RAAus ops, provided it is completd in an aeroplane with a MTOW not exceeding 1500kg.
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    The result of no/poor change management processes. No formal review or sign off process, maybe a "hey mate, have a look and see what you think" but no structure.
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    Yep, just a cut and paste of the L1 course created a couple of years ago.
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    Try calling them 131757, ask for flight crew Licencing.
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    That's not my understanding, CASR 61.500 doesn't say it's a one off. Design feature and flight activity endorsements should also carry over.
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    You'll only need to do one, they'll carry across either way. Only shortfall with RPC will be lack of airspace endorsements, however these can be added if/when required.
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    Sorry, premium Cabs have replaced limo's!
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    Simulated I/F is a requirement of a Flight Review, a bit slack of the instructor/school.
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    Sounds serious, must've threatened to cancel said pilot's limo service and force them drive to drive to/from work!
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    In addition to the medical (RAMPC or higher) and an ASIC you'll need: English language assessment Simulated Instrument Flight time (only to appropriate standard for RPL without Nav and appropriate standard and a minimum of 2 hours if you want Nav) Airspace endorsement if desired/required. Flight Review If the school wants you to complete their BAK exam walk away.
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    I'm sure Ian will produce a list of the incidents he claims to be aware of, that will save me the headache of trying to get the ATSB search function to find them.
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