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I would, but I'd plan to keep each leg less than 150 minutes each, with at least a 30 minute break on the ground (refuel plane and self etc). So, you're looking at 8.5hrs minimum. I've done 3.5hr legs and I really need a stop by then, but that is with a passenger to keep me entertained. I couldn't imagine doing 3.5hrs and then trying to do it again on my own.

Very well done, A rambling 2158 words to 243.

I can recommend Lilydale. I did my RAAus RPC and Nav endorsement there in their Jabiru 160s - they have switched to Vixxens now. I also did my RPL conversion there last year. I've flown with 7 of their instuctors and they have all been great. If you're happy just bashing around locally by yourself, go the RAAus RPC route and save some money. You can always do the RPL conversion later. But if you definately want the extra seats, you may as well go straight to the RPL now.

My understanding, without reading the Trig manual is you need to connect the Trig to a GPS source before it can broadcast out. I'd assume there is something in the setup settings to tell it to broadcast once it has recognised a GPS input.

My limited understanding of this is; 1090ES is a US Standard for ADSB The Trig TT-22 meets the Standard. You'll need to connect a compatible GPS source to the Trig and an ADSB antenna for it to broadcast ADSB out. AQ_ADS-B_DEC16.pdf

You're not missing anything, He's just doing what he normally does.

Stop wasting peoples time.

Thanks, that would actually be helpful to some people. But without an RPL, there is no access for an RPC holder. I've already done the RPL conversion, so I know the process.

How abaout actually being helpful and either giving people the information you are refering to, or providing a link to the information. If you have information that says an RPC holder (without an RPL or PPL and not a student) can access Class D or Class C airspace, please share it.

At YLIL, crosswind joins are over the depature end threshold. The ERSA entry for YLIL also states, "no Midfield Crosswind joins". The meatbomber dropzone is on the dead side next to the middle of the aerodrome.

Yep, native birds in Aus are not drone friendly, could be interesting 🦅

I think my definition of minor incident has to change. One unconcious and the other has a broken leg 😮. When you're the person sitting in a mess with a broken leg and the other occupant is unconcious, minor incident would be the last way you would describe it!

Taxiway is just as good as a Runway, ask Harrison Ford😮 Taxiway landing

I've always been taught, no flaps until you are 100% certain you are making the field. In this instance, I would say he wasn't 100% sure until he cleared the last building, and he was on the ground 2 seconds later. Flaps at the last second may have softened the landing, but hey, they walked away and from pictures, it looks like a salvageable airframe, so 10/10 to the pilot from me. Although, he did miss the centreline, so, 9.5/10 😁

I can't see them getting it by the end of this year. CASA have to come up with the regs, and then RAA have to come up with a Syllabus - it's years away. I gave up waiting and got my RPL.

Having been there for the 3 days, I think you're a bit harsh Skip. For me, the Security controlled airport thing is a non issue, the event wasn't airside - we camped next to the plane, with toilets and showers on site, breakfast included all for $20 for 2 adults. It's 500m from the terminal to the event site, I was suprised they actually had a courtesy bus at all. 10mins must have been a leisurely stroll. The Courtesy bus also took you into Parkes for shopping, lunch, dinner etc. There was a truck watering the taxiway to the event site to keep dust down. Food vendors on site. Breakfast and Dinner provided by the local Rotary club Bar and evening Campfire Toilets and Showers Ground marshalling for those parking airside. So clearly some thought has gone into the event to make it easy for attendees. The pilot instructions issued were good enough. Flying in - we all new it was going to be busy, it's uncontrolled airsapce. I was 5nm out when there was 2 in the circuit, 2 more joining and an RPT on a 10nm final for a different runway. We all communicated and sorted ourselves out. We had a lot of the general public come and talk to pilots in the camping area. Most loved the idea of flying somewhere and camping next to the plane, all good promo for RA. Yes there should have been more RA focus and less GA stuff. GAP having 3 Sling TSI's was a bit much. The variety of the european plastic fantastics was good to see, prices a bit eyewatering though. Overall I thought the event was good and would go again. Narromine is in the past, time to move on. Was it bad? IMHO, No. Can they make the event better, most likely - they have improved on 2022 so indications are they will.

Looks llike avgas.

We certainly knew when he was in the circuit 😍

We have 2 of these and used them to top up at Parkes, but we had access to a car. I've used them several times, the longest walk we've done is 3km there and back, so 6km return. We also don't use them to carry fuel in the aircraft, we don't have the load capacity to carry our camping gear and extra fuel. So far, they've never leaked.

We also did the Parkes Fly in. Good fun and met some great people. We didn't hang around for the Paul Bennet display as we didn't want to push our luck getting back to YLIL before sunset. Would have been nice if they could have done it earlier in the day.

Weather looks great, if we can get out of Melbourne 😤 I predict we'll be sitting on the ground for a while, waiting for the narrow window to make our escape tomorrow morning.

To help reduce thread drift; No idea why it moved, but I've booked an underwing campsite 🎪 I was also undewhelmed by the pilot brief, it refers to information on the website that is not there. I questioned RAAus on this and the response was; "The site map will go live on the website this week, so please do keep a lookout on our website"

We use Barnetts for odd size freight up the east Coast. 4-6m crates regularly. Their rates are significantly better than DHL, Toll or TNT. But they don't do direct, so whatever you're shipping, will be forked on an off at their depots. and they won't help load/unload it, so you either manhandle it on/off yourself, or forklift if you have one.

Yes, they have rules similar to ours. Google "Trent Palmer vs FAA" - enlightening and frightening at the same time.

Would be happy to test also. I'm in Eastern Melbourne, happy for you to come along for the test also.