KRviator

FB, yes, nothing else - but the big difference there is they don't want my mobile number. I'm not naive enough to think an awful lot of my data is out there - that's a given when companies are operating to make a profit. But when it's a statutory body (aka the Government) asking for those details I'm not required to provide in order to receive a service, particularly when they won't release the source code to their app or legislate protections before telling me to download it, well, that's too many alarm bells for me to be comfortable with it. You only have to look at Brendan Murphy's allegations about that pissup in NW Taswegia to feel they don't have their ducks in a row. Quite happy to target specific people with allegations alone and no factual basis on which to hang his hat, only to have to back pedal down the track. "Mandatory sentencing" laws that are supposed to be enforced for assaults on EMS workers, but soft-c*ck magistrates over-ruling that legislation. I don't think there's any chance of it happening, but what would the courts say if the only piece of evidence that could convict a murderer was the COVID-safe app's digital handshake that proved he had contact with the victim at XX time? Would they let a murderer walk free, or would they cave and say "well, it's the greater good..." and overrule the minister's Determination?

That's what it comes down to for me. "Never trust the word of a politician". Says "Them" - "Not even a court order can get access to the data!" aahh, grasshopper, that might be true while your Ministerial Determination is valid, but that can be withdrawn or amended at any time...And even then, if the data is held by AWS, a company incorporated in the Good 'Ol USA, the data they hold - even if it's on an international server - must be handed over to the US Government if they so demand, AIUI. So, "Download the app to ease restrictions!", yeah, nah.

Must've been trained by the same instructor that taught these pilots: Let's have a looksee at what's wrong here... ASI is off-scale-low Both engines are shut down (low oil pressure lights on) Flaps are at 0 Thrust levers are closed, so likely they don't meet the stable approach criteria. Speedbrake is nor armed Oh, and my personal favourite - the parking brake is on!

A cheap skid ball by the looks of it.

Not at all. Just another idiot TSA Agent in training...

Only if you don't go to the shops first. It's all in the wording.... From the NSW Legislation: The Minister directs that a person must not, without reasonable excuse, leave the person's place of residence. For the purpose of subclause (1) a reasonable excuse includes doing an activity specified by schedule 1. Then you go to schedule 1: 1. Obtaining food or other goods or services for the personal needs of the household, yadda yadda... So if you leave the house to obtain food, and you obtain food, you've complied. What you do after obtaining food is immaterial, you have not contravened the legislation.

Only two weeks left folks, for those ticket-holders to put their name in the hat for the "opportunity" to purchase this aircraft, for the terrific price of only $66,000, inc GST! That's only 2,200x the cost of an Adult ticket, that's pocket change for you rich pilots. I dunno what youse are all complaing about. Suck it up! Youse pilots are all jet-setting Tom-Cruise lookalikes earning squillions* *Sarcasm & spelling mistakes are intentional for those that haven't had their morning coffee yet!

No, he's considering extreme measures, exactly as the crew of Alaska Airlines 261 did. The quote in the movie is straight from the CVR of that crash and they well understood even inverted they could fly it a bit longer. In the same manner as runaway ANU pitch trim - if you can't get it under control, roll into a steep turn until you can get some force off the controls.

FOLKS - Do not use the above files - I got the +/- N/S integers reversed. Here are the correct ones. Sorry for any inconvenience. DynonALAMay2020v2.txt DynonCertMay2020v2.txt GarminALAMay2020v2.txt GarminCERTMay2020v2.txt

Just a bit of an update - in another of my less-than-stellar moments, I got the E/W & N/S intergers reversed. so..... DO NOT USE THE ABOVE DATASETS. You'll wind up halfway to Seattle. These versions (V2) correct the NS/EW error, and cover the following: For Certified Aerodromes, every aerodrome listed in Section 17 of the May 2020 DAH For ALA's, every ALA listed in Section 20 of the DAH as well as those not listed in ERSA FAC, but with verified contact details of an ARO or responsible person. That works out to 615 ALA's nationwide. Here's the corrected versions - but as above, I still haven't tested them with my SkyView. I'll upload them to the Resources section of the website shortly. As above, for Dynon owners, rename the file to *.CSV, button, copy it to a USB stick, Button 7+8 on your Skyview then "Load Files". For Garmin Owners, rename to *.FPL, copy to a SD card and do whatever you need to do to import them. If you strike trouble, leave a message here and we'll work to getting them sorted. DynonALAMay2020v2.txt DynonCertMay2020v2.txt GarminALAMay2020v2.txt GarminCERTMay2020v2.txt

Will do, Ian. I'll update the ALA dataset to include the 'verified but not in ERSA" ones to give the most complete ALA listing and add them later tonight.

I got asked in the Garmin thread about these files as Dynon changed their forum software and broke my links -so as I had a bit of time this morning, I updated the files for the May 2020 DAH revision. Here's the Dynon ALA & Certified files. Of note, there is now a section in the DAH for "Not in ERSA, but with verified info" - these listings are not contained in this dataset, I need to replace the alternator in the RV and that's today's' priority, so I'll look at getting around to including those ones this evening. To use the files: open the files in a text editor, then re-save them as *.CSV files, copy them to a USB stick, and insert it into your display. You can then press buttons 7+8 and select "Load Files". That should copy them to your display as User Waypoints. A Certified airport has an "Airport Filled" icon, an ALA has an "Airport Unfilled" icon. I have not tested these files with my own system to confirm they work yet. If you use them and you get lost, it's your own fault. You shouldn't be relying on a dataset some random anonymous bloke created anyway. DynonCERTMay2020.txt DynonALAMay2020.TXT

And because I'm a nice bloke - no matter what the KRviatrix says - here are the latest files updated for the May 2020 revision of the DAH. I have not done the Garmin Certified ones, as they sound like they're now available. OF note, there is a new section in the DAH for "ALA's not in ERSA, but with verified info". Those ALA's are not contained in these databases yet. To do that, I'd have to do a bit more work in Excel than I have time for this morning - I need to install a new alternator and regulator in the RV-9 before the AP inspection next weekend and that takes precedence! I'll try to get around to incorporating those ALA's into the database this evening if I remember. To use the files: Dynon owners open the Dynon files in a text editor, then re-save them as *.CSV files, copy them to a USB stick, and insert it into your display. You can then press buttons 7+8 and select "Load Files". That should copy them toyour display as User Waypoints. A Certified airport has an "Airport Filled" icon, an ALA has an "Airport Unfilled" icon. I have not tested these files with my own system to confirm they work yet. If you use them and you get lost, it's your own fault. You shouldn't be relying on a dataset some random anonymous bloke created anyway. Garmin Owners, Open the Garmin file in a text editor, then re-save it as a *.FPL file, copy the files to an SD card, and open them using whatever means the G3X has to import user waypoints. The G3X uses an XML format and I don't know anyone that has a G3X to test it works, but they appear to be in the same format as online references, if they don't work, please let me know and I'll see if I can find what is broken.

G'day Peter, First question, no, I haven't updated it for a year or so. Second question, yes, it is still available. It was hosted on the Dynon forums, but they migrated their forum software away from their original platform and that broke everyones original external hyperlinks. IF you go to this post you'll find the G3X ones. Copy the text files, then change the file extension from TXT to FPL and you should be able to upload them to your G3X as User Waypoints.

Good to see they're still doing it, if you haven't seen their attempted takeoff - well, they did actually takeoff, so it wasn't an attempt - at Cant-ber-her 15 years ago you've gotta love the ATCO's humour!

What's the largest (tallest) pilot that'll comfortably fit in a Sapphire? I've always liked the look of them - and the Marco J5 too - but have always thought they aren't really geared for above-average pilots.

PPL theory is easy to self-study. I got the two Bob Tait books and read them in my downtime at work, and passed the exam with flying colours. A dedicated theory course isn't required IMHO.

It wasn't an overly complicated accident, from what I can find, it was Aires 8520 that you're referring to, and it is commonly known as a "Black hole approach" that gives the illusion you are much higher on approach than you actually are, and you increase the descent rate to compensate. IF they were on autopilot then use of VS in pitch to correct the "above GP" sensation would be a normal reaction as you can vary the rate with the automatics until you're happy. Unfortunately, that doesn't always mean you're on profile...

When I put the RV on the market in a couple months, I'll lose around $40K on the total cost, yet alone shipping for parts etc, even though it's only got 130-odd hours since brand-new-everything. The way the dollar has gone, its' replacement cost is well over $160,000, but realistically, I can't see a buyer paying that. And it would free up the fixed costs for something more family friendly...

I don't think it is just RAA that have fewer ads of late. I've noticed a downturn in heavier sport aircraft too, the RV's and the like. Whether that's due to those owners thinking "Well, I was going to sell it to buy a -10, but look at the dollar!" or seeing the same aircraft listed for months (years in a few examples) and not selling, so why bother putting their pride and joy up for sale unless they have to? Given the state of the worldwide economy, a private aircraft is now rapidly becoming a luxury only a few are likely to have the confidence to stump up the $$ for, at least, until things settle down.

So said Bushcat is now for sale on FB. Click HERE for the details.

I still have a kneeboard immediately available, though not always strapped on, for noting things like multiple regos inbound, or other tidbits I can't easily do with an iPad. A4 is far too big, mine is A5. Apologies for the stonkin' huge photo but I can't find a smaller version of it, though the timer isn't typically included. I acquired mine with Defence years ago, but you can still buy them from the likes of Sporty's, Spruce, et al, for about 0.1AMU, heck, they're even on eBay shipped from Brisbane for $60AUD shipped.

Do they give a list or source for their info? I wouldn't have thought it'd be anywhere near that high a figure....

There was also the mid-air near Bankstown around a decade ago, HERE's the report for that one...