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  1. BirdDog
    So some have just stumbled into my dilemma. "Treated as" is my point. I have very good experience with casa regs and laws (I'm in aviation) so hence my head scratcher on this one. It's very easy to say "you will need CTA endorsement " but what I'm looking for is where that actually is stated. There are so many example of people thinking they "know" a regulation, but have never seen nor have any knowledgeable of where to it stated. It's just what they have been told / trained. I find it strange that all of the RAA documents I'm looking through, none mention Restricted - unless I've missed it. So if someone knows where it's actually stated - in any data - that's what I'm looking for. I guess we should all know where to find this info if we are to be responsible RAA pilots. Surely it's in our best interest to know the info, not just hear it from some guy at the pub. ;) Cheers J
  2. BirdDog
    Hello Gents, I am wondering if someone can point me in the right direction. It is my understanding that to enter a CTR (military or otherwise) you would need CTA endorsement. However, can someone tell me what the requirement is for restricted? I understand approval is required from said millitary, I get that, but is a CTA endorsement required for millitary restricted airspace for an RAA pilot, and if so, where is that actually stated? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I am getting conflicting information, so I am trying to find the factual documentation. Cheers J
  3. BirdDog
    I just watched a news report that had video, and it appears there is very little forward momentum. No scrape marks on the ground at all. I hate seeing things like this. :( Just awful.
  4. BirdDog
    Yeah man! It's ugly here today too, or I would be flying. :(
  5. BirdDog
    Yeah NAIPS was down for a bit, then came back online. :)
  6. BirdDog
    Very sad. :( If you look at the pics (some show you a good span of the area) there are indicators that the plane had little forward momentum. Possibly in a flat spin. If it was spinning, not uncommon for the fan to stop during the spin. In any case, very sad indeed. :( My thoughts are with the families.
  7. BirdDog
    Ahh! Mine is hard wired into the plane.
  8. BirdDog
    Hi Neil, I have the Garmin also, and was just looking how I get it to update maps etc. :( Why not look at leaving a cable in it permanently and then just tuck away when not using it.
  9. BirdDog
    Ok thanks guys. I will go the hand method and see how I go.
  10. BirdDog
    Thanks KG, Did you do it by hand, or did you use a machine like a drill / buffer etc?
  11. BirdDog
    Thanks guys! Keep em coming!! I found this very handy! Flight Computer Sim on the App Store
  12. BirdDog
    Thanks man. I am concerned about taking to my canopy with abrasives LOL! But I might give that kit a crack. Cheers John
  13. BirdDog
    Hi all, I have recently acquired a beautiful Evektor Sportstar and the only thing that is annoying me is a couple of decent scratches in the canopy. These are not like fine scratches, a couple of them you can feel with your finger nail. Any tips? I know there are some good products that apparently do a good job, but I didn't want to have a crack and find out the hard way that I know have made the thing worse. Thanks all. J
  14. BirdDog
    Hey all, So just about to finish my Nav endorsement and so will be heading out into the deep blue soon enough, so just wondering what Apps you guys use in the cockpit? Obviously there is OzRunways - I use that, but what else? Share with us what else you have loaded up in the cockpit! Cheers J
  15. BirdDog
    My last flight was to pickup my Evektor Sportstar from Townsville and fly it all the way back to Mittagong! Was an awesome trip.
  16. BirdDog
    Not quite finished my Nav endorsement yet. But soon.
  17. BirdDog
    Hey Kaz, Yes - You are right. It's an Aircraft. :) I hear ya!
  18. BirdDog
    Thanks Guys I will give this a try when I am back at the bird. Maybe This weekend.
  19. BirdDog
    Nah not me that took your bird from Goulburn. Although I would happy to put mine in a school in goulburn under the right conditions. Nigel took that bird to Jasper's. and yes. I'm addicted!! Lol. Can't wait get back in the minute I get out.
  20. BirdDog
    Thanks Bernie, It certainly was mate. Something I never thought I would do.
  21. BirdDog
    I will agree with some of the others. I am just about finished by Navs etc on RAA and am loving it. So much, I bought a plane. :) ALSO - if you ever wanted to just go for a plod in an RAA plane instead of a big 4 seater, I think you will need to go to RAA flight school and do some crossover training. But if you start with RAA, the all good. I have a mate that flies an Airbus, and to fly my plane he needs to do 5 hours minimum, and sit a flight test. Just a thought.
  22. BirdDog
    Thanks lads! Bringing her home was an epic adventure. over 1100 nautical miles and 2 states. :) 11 hours of flying over some of the most awesome country, was just fantastic!
  23. BirdDog
    Thanks Guys, I think it might be to do with that black button! I contacted Lightspeed and they were very helpful, so I will have a play when I get back in the bird. Cheers John
  24. BirdDog
    Thanks RE. I am very happy with my new baby! There is just not enough days in the week to fly! LOL!
  25. BirdDog
    Ok cool. I will have a look shortly and see what I find.
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