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Ararat is one

blue and white one from Yarram?

So, what is it?

Not just complacency but the "I am right" attitude - getting rid of that attitude was a big driver behind the introduction of CRM and REPCON. Less of a problem now but a significant one in airlines post WW2

Maybe doing a simulated RNAV approach (none published) under the hood with the instructor as safety pilot and the observer keeping lookout - not much cumulo granitas over the water so reasonably safe - overcooked the final approach turn and ... - who knows Or maybe UA recovery under the hood (head between the knees looking for the dropped pen was a fav during my training and renewals) and couldn't recover - unlikely as a spiral the likely result and the wings seemed to be there on impact and the Dunlops were down - approach problem and too low to recover seems likely - all speculation A 210 is not usually a basic trainer but a reasonably good stable IFR platform for SE IFR training so unlikely a basic training day - maybe a commercial training nav or fir - flight plan will show that

Not uncommon in IFR training - helps the learning process Also occurs in sim training - ask your airline mates

They need to - extra weight of the freezer suit, cossack hat, thermal undies, fur boots, skiing gloves etc

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I think you should leave the legal issues alone and stick to what you know - whatever that might be (it's a mystery to me)

Unlikely - the TV news report & other video would have caught the attention of many

To avoid a shambles & possible disaster, to fly in pilots must be (from memory): Familiar/current with operations in controlled airspace or attend a briefing, Aware of the likely holding points eg Barwon Prison (aerial holding only) Be able to fly a track (not joking) Be able to fly to an allocated time slot for arrival Be able to land such that a nominated runway turnoff point can be achieved - backtracking and lengthy slow taxiing on the runway is not appreciated - the runway is looong etc etc You are mixing with other a lot of slow and very fast traffic and air displays are in progress (working to a time slot) Lethbridge is a bit of a trek but they have shuttle buses, a bar, facilities (sort of)

I was there today & back again tomorrow. I've flown a display aircraft into the last few & thought the organisation was good. Drove today (trade day) and parking / organisation was fine. Displays were better than expected - GA & RA-Aus well represented. I wasn't able to see everything (other stuff to do) & will see more tomorrow. Good comfortable shoes essential - well worth attending IMHO.

A very good video - thanks for that. A recent, visible example is the "tidying up" of the Foxbat to produce the Vixxen

Maybe not just an insurance problem - you would have knowingly made a false declaration

Unlikely - coastal areas in Australia are generally not favoured as sources of good lift as "experts" should be aware. Both the Mornington & Bellarine peninsulas have a number of small strips, some on vineyards Sounds like a strong possibility