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  1. Happyflyer
    That is sad. Says a lot about the culture that keeps the stupid flying from being stamped out.
  2. Happyflyer
    Insure your aircraft for type training for yourself, it shouldn't be much more (if any) if it is already insured. Then ring around for an instructor who has flown that type of aircraft and ask if they will endorse you in your aircraft. Surely someone in Victoria can do this? As you say this will give you the two stroke endorsement. If you read the ops manual you will see that this is what is required. Hopefully the rewrite of the ops manual will make this process easier.
  3. Happyflyer
    The problems with carbon fibre. http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=5&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjnpevMn7DKAhXJupQKHSQHCkcQFgg2MAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aviationfirejournal.com%2Faviation%2Flibrary%2FVOL6-Hazards.pdf&usg=AFQjCNE5qdcHwIWwI68fALLarOZJDuOE6g&bvm=bv.112064104,d.dGo
  4. Happyflyer
    From CAAP 166-1(3)
  5. Happyflyer
    http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-16/pilot-injured-after-crash-landing-microlight-plane-murray-mallee/7092926
  6. Happyflyer
    16-01-16 11:17:03 MFS: *CFSRES INC0026 16/01/16 11:16 RESPOND AIRCRAFT LIGHT, ALARM LEVEL: 1, 10916 MALLEE HWY PARILLA,MAP:RLMM 129 6593,TG 204, ==MICROLIGHT CRASH / ONE PERSON WITH INJURIES :PINN16 PINN24P R PRLL24 : - CFS Mallee Group Officers Response
  7. Happyflyer
    I think you got it in one SDQDI. From the report: A review of the accident and 22 previous final approaches was performed using the recorded GPS data and wind information from the aerodromes visited by the aircraft during those flights.
  8. Happyflyer
    Final report is out. http://atsb.gov.au/media/5747636/ao-2014-149-final_report.pdf
  9. Happyflyer
    This thread has deteriorated to a fairly low level. Might be time to get onto another subject snd try and remain a bit more civil.
  10. Happyflyer
    I have an altimeter because it is the law and I'm a law abiding person. It helps me stay out of controlled airspace. When I am VFR on top I can not see the ground but of course then I have to have a radio.
  11. Happyflyer
    Good airmanship is not dependent on whether or not the pilot has a radio. I have observed many pilot who think more talk is better and seem to think that because they have made a call others have to give way to them. I once flew a thousand miles without a radio, it sure made me a bit more nervous at first but the peace and quiet was quite a change.
  12. Happyflyer
    I was amazed by the access and good behaviour of the crowd at Oshkosh last year. Also by the lack of alchohol which may explain a few things.
  13. Happyflyer
    Read the ERSA for Moorabbin and it will tell you when you need start up clearance under Local Traffic Regulations, Ground Procedures. Give the tower a call on the phone a few days before you go if you have any concerns.
  14. Happyflyer
    If you want to make a small fortune out of aviation, start with a large fortune. I have quite a few hours in SR22 and a few in SR20 Cirrus aircraft. Good fast aircraft, well made, lots of technology but very expensive to own. For the joy of flying I prefer something that gets the wind in my hair.
  15. Happyflyer
    The mag switch when off, connects the magneto to earth or ground making the magneto inoperative. If the wire from the mag to the switch and to ground breaks, the mag is live whether or not the mag switch is turned off, so don't trust the switch position too much. It's the reason you do mag checks before shutting down. If you turn off the engine by turning off the mag switch you will know if the earth wire is broken when the engine doesn't turn off!
  16. Happyflyer
    New report quotes them as turning an ELT on but it doesn't seem to have done its job. It would be interesting to know why.
  17. Happyflyer
    I think it's not only hanging on the prop that's the problem, its being comfortable to be anywhere near the prop arc that's the problem. Drilled into us in the RAAF to avoid the prop arc if at all possible so that one day when it's spinning you don't wander through and do a Jack Newton.
  18. Happyflyer
    You may well be right dutchroll, but this is not an everyday incident. The young man has been involved in a crash in which a paying passenger has died. The quote provided by asmol is "The Australian Transport Safety Bureau are investigating the incident and will pass their findings onto the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, who then decide whether the pilot is fit enough to keep his license." To put that another way, CASA will use the findings of the ATSB findings to decide if the pilot is fit enough to keep his licence. Why would they use the findings of the ATSB to decide on his medical fitness? And if it is his medical fitness they are talking about why would they not say "fit enough to keep his medical". However this may all be just the media misquoting the ATSB so we will just have to wait and see.
  19. Happyflyer
    I thought medical condition had nothing to do with your pilot's licence. Medical problems will stop you getting your medical, you still hold your licence unless CASA take it away from you for other reasons. In this case "fit" to hold a licence may have nothing to do with medical condition.
  20. Happyflyer
    Looks like Ryan has only recently joined the Tiger Moth operations. Here's hoping he makes a full recovery. https://www.facebook.com/airshows/photos/a.226753937339607.75817.144143142267354/1179531355395189/?type=3%26theater
  21. Happyflyer
    I too read the beach patrol comment. I would have thought a Tiger would not be the ideal plane for that. The spotter in the front would have wings in the way for spotting anything directly below. Most reports are saying it was a joy flight with the daughter of the passenger watching. That is the type of operation this Tiger normally takes part in. Lets hope the media stick to the facts.
  22. Happyflyer
    The VFRG is a very good book and every one should have one, but, it says nothing about the differences between RAAus and GA, and there are a lot. The differences are spelled out in 95.55 and the other CAO's covering RAAus.
  23. Happyflyer
    Which airworthiness directive do you refer to ian00798? At the start of CAO 95.55 there is a list of regulations which you do not have to comply with if you comply with 95.55. One of them is CAR 252. This regulation give CASA the authority to say what safety equipment must be carried. I comply with CAO 95.55 so I am exempt from CAR252. I have clarified this with RAAus. They recommend a TSO'd life jacket but say it is not a legal requirement. Of course I would only choose a life jacket that is suitable for aircraft use. A RAMP check holds no fears for me. Know your rules and stick to them and you will be ok.
  24. Happyflyer
    As far as I can see 95.55 gives us exemption for all the GA rules regarding life jackets and over water, so that means wearing a life jacket when out of gliding range of a possible landing area over water. Max distance off shore is 25nm with one exception in Bass straight. Life jackets do not have to be TSO'd for RAAus. If it's good enough for boats and meets the Australian standard it's good enough for me (and a darn sight cheaper).
  25. Happyflyer
    Log onto NAIPS before you go and check "Restricted Area Briefing". Always a good guide. If not active, plan through but monitor area frequency and if in doubt ask again before entering. If active, you can not plan to go through but you can ask for a clearance as you approach. Chances are the RAAF are having lunch or smoko and they'll let you through but have an alternate plan to fall back on. You need to have a RPL (with CTA) or above of course if you ask to go through when active because it is controlled airspace. RA2 - Planning NOT available unless: a) In accordance with ERSA, or b) On the conditional routes described below. Tactical clearances may be available subject to activity.
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