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***PLEASE NOTE*** The camera angle is pretty deceiving - these are my first and last circuits of the 0.6hr solo I did. The first circuit was fine except the camera made it look like I was too far left, the last circuit was very out and I definitely rushed it however the other 3 circuits are fine. This is video of 2 of 6 solo circuits I did on Sunday the 16th of May 2010 in a Jabiru J160C aircraft. Conditions were calm with winds slightly gusting but nothing too major. Volume was greatly reduced due to my cameras microphone being extremely sensitive. Please watch in HD and feel free to comment. I'll upload the rest of the circuits later as this file was 380MB alone just for the 720P HD ;) http://www.recreationalflying.com/forum/vbtube_show.php?do=tube&tubeid=435&name=solo-circuits-bindoon-wa-j160c#watch

Great find Tom

As far as I'm aware still cameras are fine, some video cameras that use MiniDV tapes have a magnet in them which can send the compass off (if it's close enough). -Andrew

Hi, Our school uses this bright silver tape with a rough surface, I'll ask about it tomorrow for you. -Andrew

Weight limit for basic PPL is 5700kg but you can upgrade it with a further endorsement/type rating (not sure which). ---------------- I voted CASA issues the licence. This would do away with the constant separation of the two bodies and hopefully bring the two into one. This would also bring up the price of flying as I'm pretty sure CASA makes schools pay fees and it would also mean the existing RA-Aus instructors would be out of a job, LAMEs would have to maintain aircraft etc... If we could keep all of our rules regarding maintenance etc but just had CASA issue an "Ultralight Pilot Licence" & control the syllabus, as I'm sure some people know of schools that don't follow the RA-Aus published syllabus, I think it would resolve most of the controversy between the two groups. -Andrew P.S My response is open to people blasting me with anti-CASA statements (Committee Against Sustainable Aviation?)

Disappointing to see something like this happen. Also a question of how the man stole the aircraft, surely they'd have some type of security on it? -Andrew

Acer isn't a fantastic brand ;) Asus is much better. I'm going to open a test wireless account and test how well it performs up at 5000' (with an instructor of course) on my sisters Asus EEE PC, I'll tell you how it goes. -Andrew

Hi Maj, Yes that sounds like a particularly good deal, Windows XP Starter Edition is basically a modified version of Windows XP (just to make it smaller basically) you can read more about it here. Microsoft Windows XP Starter Edition Fact Sheet: An overview of the features and benefits of Microsoft Windows XP Starter Edition. It's still capable of running all the usual Windows things though.

Try an Asus EEE PC, they're lightweight, very small, able to run Windows comfortably, cheap and have all the bits and bobs (USB, external VGA output, sound card, SD card slot) You can setup wireless internet easily, if you're interested in wireless internet, please PM me. I'm an Exetel agent so I have a pretty good knowledge of wireless coverage in regional areas & I have access to Optus GMAP software so I can almost guarantee your coverage. -Andrew

Hi Nevjoll, I could imagine going from an aircraft with no flaps to one with flaps could be pretty tricky, a nice solution though! -Andrew

Hi John, He did mention something about it originally being a *3* day course but he crammed it down to one. I'll be sure to ask for you. Regards, Andrew

Screw it down to the rubber o-ring.

If you have a Dynon D10A in your aircraft, this has a G meter built in (pretty sure)

Hi John, Pretty sure there would be some type of exemption, I did the course in 1 day (I also sat the exam and passed with 80%.). According to my CFI the course was sufficient enough for me and the others to be eligible for a Pilot Cert. Regards, Andrew

Hi Darky, If you can find a HF course that takes up around 1 day, all you have to do is sit it and there's no pass mark required for the exam, although you should pass it if you've just spent the entire day listening to a speaker ;) Most of the human factors stuff is common sense, make sure you read some of the survival techniques in the ERSA (read what ones you think apply to Australia in general - not just you) In regards to BAK, study hard and make sure you understand the concept not just the examples that Bob Tait/ATC or whatever you're using give. I just read the book and thought I was a genius, I then failed my BAK with 68% (or something like that):( A word of advice: RTFQ = HFTA (Read the friggen question = half the friggen answer / feel free to mix/match words ;)) - this screwed me over on some very basic questions.

I know that Sonex is developing an electric engine that can output the same amount of HP as the Jabiru 2200 motor (or 3300 I don't remember). The electric engine is very small but the batteries take up a significant amount of space and only last for 1 hour at cruise & about 20 minutes at full power. -Andrew

So... What would be the point in the app? I thought the whole idea was that you could store the data on the phone for quick access, especially when you're out of reception. If you 'cache' the files it'll be using a retrieval system to get the files. I can access the air services website from my iPhone bookmarks and download the file easily. Is it more of an 'ease of use' thing? -Andrew

Hi Ian, Have you got statistics for that? You're the second pilot I've heard/seen say that, wouldn't mind seeing it on paper (I've got a few GA pilots interested ) Thanks, Andrew

Hi Darky, I'd have no problem buying off eBay if it's all inspected & what you want. Remember you can always restore it over time ;) -Andrew

Well done, glad you did it all with such professionalism :big_grin: -Andrew

Congratulations! I'd like to know the story of the other 'half' a circuit -Andrew

Nope the aircraft belongs to Bob Shanks (He's currently selling plane + hangar for $25,000 firm) my instructor (Gary) asked the owner if he could take me for a joyflight and the owner agreed. Was basically just 1 circuit to get the feel of a Thruster. Pretty sure if you own a Thruster the instructors can train you in it (TopFun used to own a Thruster so the instructors are all familiar), but you'd have to check. -Andrew

Sorry forgot one of your questions - yes there was some work in progress on a new hangar so it was probably a generator.

Congratulations, welcome back to flying! :)

Hi Pud, This was at Bindoon. After coming back from some terrible solo circuits I was offered a flight in a Thruster - it was awesome! Gary DePiazza is in the left seat and he's currently a senior instructor at TopFun Aviation. -Andrew