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Were those on home built 19 reg aircraft, maintained by the builders, or were they for the whole fleet, no matter what rego type. No matter what quals a person has, things happen. I had an undercarriage failure on my aircraft through a fractured bolt. The fracture was hidden under the nut so would not have been seen on inspection. I agree that maintenance should be a part of the training process anyway, but hitting a home builder with extra dollars for something they are doing anyway is just a money grab. Charging for an L1 cert after basic training when that should have been taught as part of the certificate (daily walkaround and preflight checks) is just a blatant money grab and mini GA empire building when the L1 was always part of the training sylabus anyway, and granted as part of the Certificate. I do not feel that a certificate will make people more aware of how to chan ge a spark plug etc, no matter what npeice of expensive paper you have, human nature can intervene, and sometimes does. 7 forced landings in 912 powered aircraft in 5 years with a fleet in the thousands is statistically minimal and the L1 cert is a major knee jerk reaction that is not required. If the piece of paper is that good, how come we have forced landings in all forms of aviation. Mecanical failures are not subject to pieces of paper.

Am I correct that the L1 is also required by those that built their own aircraft under 19 reg. If so then the system is a joke and a money making exercise. If you built it and got it inspected and passed then surely you can change a spark plug safely in the damned thing. Political correctness and empire building gone mad.

I believe there was another organisation mooted but it seems to have dropped by the wayside, nothing like having options eh?

so if you get into a spin accidentally then your st..fed. I always though recovery from unusual positions should be essential for ALL aircraft training. (both GA and RAA.) It would give a lot more confidence when flying in non normal conditions, more confidence in the aircraft, not teaching this is a m,ajor failing as far as I can see. All aircraft can get into unusual positions for a number of reasons and exposure in controlled circumstances is essential in my opinion.

No return on local parks and sportfields, whats the difference.

I have received 5 avdata bills in the last few years that bear no relation to where my aircraft was at the time. Apparantly I was in WA for one of them whilst proving I was at work in NSW at the time. Same as the others. At the time I had an agreement with the airport owners to pay a regular yearly fee for landings etc. I agree, the privacy issue is the problem with me, given they agreed not to do it.

many councils are selling off their local airports as a source of revenue. The purchaser then has the option, depending on the right palms being greased, of bending and breaking contracts to suit themselves. Increase fees, shut down runways, restrict free access to hanger owners etc. No one complains about ocal sports grounds and do not pay council fees for them on a per user basis. Remember, these days its all about money, people dont matter any more.

Sent his by a person we know, aircraft dragged out of a ststaion tip and repurposed.....cool garden feature.!!! Also in the garden a helicopter and mac truck as repurposed planters.!!!

On a biannual recently, my instructor had me doing stall recovery when the aircraft stalled in a steep turn. Grteat to do, great to learn. Doping successfully removed the fear and increases confidence in your flying ability in adverse situations. Very valuable.

Seems better now Ian, still a little down but more managable and easy to use. No worries.

Ian, very slow to load and run. Only this site, opthers on my puter run fine. I have NBN.

The great god thread drift is rearing its head again, even though 2 people died, its all about pontificating about things that have nothing to do with the main tragic subject. Oh well, a little respect guys would help.

sounds like s fine idea but practical???

The earths magnetic poles are constantly on the move, the movement happen in Geological time so very very slowly. If you are worried google " Standard magnetic deviation" to see any changes. In the history of the earth (geological) the poles have moved and flippedmany times. The magnetic deviation is one way of measuring the age of the earth. Because the changes take place very slowly.....DONT PANIC...it will be eons before the changes become a problem. lol

There has been a much spruiked about alternate organisation that was trying to get off the ground. Lately there has been a deafening silence about progress. Given the current dissatisfaction by some members with RAA Aus and their privacy, finance, abd other changes, one would think the push would be on for the alternate to become a reality...any info?

sounds like its time for another grass roots organisation dedicated to just flying lightweight aircraft for fun. We appear to be in danger of being regulated to death as an organisation. Vested interests and corporates seem intent on pushing their interests at the expense of the grass roots, just wanna fly, members. This is rapidly becoming a vehicle for self interest, barrow pushing and empire building. Just saying.

Alf, the crookwell strip is good and closer. Just remember it can be a one way strip depending on the wind. Nice grass cover and very long. Designed for fire fighting etc. Could very well be an option.

No love involved, purely money. Long history since the purchase of the airport with battles with owners and pilots.

Tried to find it a few years ago, does not exist as a usable strip. Nearest would be goulburn or a private unlisted strip.

Agree, if it aint broken, dont fix it. This site is known as Recreational Flying and covers that area nicely. Aircraft pilots is a bland name that does not appeal to my sense of belonging etc at all.

Works great on my PC, Ipad and my android samsung J2pro phone. Looks good and easy to use. No problems here Ian.

Looks good so far Ian.

that is a fact, concentrate on flying the plane, not scrambling around the cockpit pooking for the fire equipement. Given the space in the average ultralight cockpit, letting go od the controls in an emergency is just plain DUMB...

ok my bad...

Its all abouit being heard and seen. I always give circuit calls even at uncontrolled/ empty country airfeilds. After 2 or 3 close calls with aircraft not giving calls, I always do. Better alive and silly than dead and right.