BirdDog

Yep! That is exactly what I did. I had RAA Pilot Cert with Nav and Prop Endorsements. Went to RPL, and they gave me Nav, Radio and MPPC. I then went and did CTA/CTR endos, and I can now go anywhere in my RV7. 🙂

Yeah - That is likely me. Aeroplane - it should be I think. Likely to separate fixed and rotary flight reviews.

For transparency - I own and operate Australia's first and longest operating RPAS training organisation - FPV Australia. Happy to answer any questions re drones etc.

Negative. There is no requirement for a radio anymore. In fact, most hobby flyers won't even know what a relevant event is, let alone where to find radio frequencies (and can't without certification anyway!

OK... Let's clear this up, and it is really easy.... To fly in controlled airspace, you must hold a current Part61 CASA licence, with CTA endorsements. The only way to keep that current is to do an AFR in a VH registered aircraft. (Now called an Airplane Flight Review - every 2 years) That's it. No more no less. The good thing is, RAA will recognise that AFR, in place of an RAA BFR, and your RAA certificate will reset for another 2 years. CASA will not recognise an AFR in an RAA registered aircraft. Why not? Ask CASA - but they don't. That should clear it up.

I hear ya lads! When I noticed this slight change to the Part101 MoS, I raised it with CASA, as I didn't think allowing anyone to fly a drone over the airfield was a good idea, but was told... No. This change will stay. 😞 Not my idea of a good time!

Yep! As Bernie mentioned above. Current arrangements are, if you convert your RPC to RPL (Not that hard to do actually) you will need to get CTA/CTR endorsements, and you will need to complete a BFR (in a GA machine) every 2 years to keep it.

I know this is an old thread, but I thought I would throw this in... Not that long ago CASA made some changes to Part101 MoS (Part 101 is for RPA) and they removed the restrictions preventing anyone from flying within the airport boundary. Yes - you read it right - they removed the restrictions. (Non controlled of course) So now, someone can legally fly a drone inside the airport boundary (not during a relevant event). Which is when you an crewed aircraft operating within 3nm of said airport. Sounds nuts?? Because it is!! 😞

UPDATE. Had a response re losing a month, and was basically told, it is all from the month it gets processed. They alert 60 days from expiry, so if you act early, you will lose a month! LOL!

I have sent an email asking for a please explain. Let's see what comes of it.

Hello All, I thought I would share my recent experience in renewing my ASIC. I got the email that it was coming up, and actioned it straight away. I chose the post office option, so went down that day to the Post Office to get it processed. Wed 1 April. 7 Days later I received an email to say it was approved. Wed 8 April The following week I had the card in my hand. The only gripe I have is my existing card, that I have no sent back, expired in May. This new card expires in April. So being quick to renew, actually means I have lost a month, so I should have waited until 1 May to renew. But I had heard the horror stories and didn't want to risk being without one. PS - This was through Veritas. Cheers J

Hmm... I would be interested in this too man.

The 210 is not rated for spins, if my memory is correct. Very sad - Tail winds and blue skies. ::(

I don't think it's piss poor - just not their issue really - but the factory yes. I guess it would be interesting to see what they are fitting to new aircraft.

Thanks sfGnome. That's what I am reading too - and yes it is a Rotax with the Ducatti regulator. That said, I am surprised it can handle a lithium battery without a BMS, as voltages are not the same with a lead acid. I have had no issues with this current battery, but it is now getting long in the tooth, and should ideally be swapped out.