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http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/one-dead-in-glider-crash-near-albany-20110714-1hg6w.html Very sad news indeed. RIP Alfred. Actually I think it's just clicked who Alfred is... Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/alfsrc - He commented on one of my videos after my gliding camp at Beverley with school and commented saying how nice the video was. He offered me a flight around the ranges this year. Once again I'm NOT sure if it's the same person, I really hope not. Very friendly person! -Andrew

Yeah I was talking about Class A & C. Stupid me, he would have to have a transponder anyway if he was flying out of Jandakot... So really, no excuses for no CTA flying? Although I know a lot of people that cross there without going into CTA, don't know why they do it. -Andrew

He's in an experimental aircraft. Chances are non approved engine & possibly no transponder. I'm also not sure if CASA imposes any restrictions on experimental GA aircraft in controlled airspace, especially since most aren't LAME maintained. -Andrew

I just heard on the radio of a glider crash approx 85km out of Albany, WA. Tried to find a website but can't find any info... Anyone know? Poteroo? -Andrew

I'd say rego search has the engine information from the prior VH-SFG which was a Piper Pawnee... A guy at my aerodrome owns a Thorp and it shows on the CASA registry as having a retract gear, but it doesn't... No idea how they goofed that one. -Andrew

Ave8rr, This website has different things to say... http://www.regosearch.com/aircraft/au/SFG "No. Engines: 1 Manufacturer: TEXTRON LYCOMING Type: Piston Model: IO-360 Fuel: Gasoline"

Lycoming IO-360. -Andrew

It's an 80% scale. -Andrew

Controlled airspace... He's GA, but the spit is amateur built. No idea what legal implications that has. Guys c'mon... He did a really good job, put yourself in the situation where there's a fire infront of your A/C and imagine the stress and pressure you'd be under. A fire is probably the worst thing that could possibly happen! Just on a further note, if you want to depart to the East of Jandakot you must depart via Armadale then Canning Dam. Just punch into Google Maps "Canning Dam, WA Australia" and look at the surroundings. It's a mandatory departure point and look at its surroundings. If you wanna go East, have confidence in your engine, cause you haven't got many options! -Andrew

Story From: http://wingsoflife.com.au/blog/1519 -Andrew

The Thruster is Level 2 maintained and 25- registered, just not used in a school. That should be ok? -Andrew

Hi Neil, Serpentine is one of the options available however they require a $140 membership fee to be paid before ANY training is commenced. Ed operates out of a number of other fields though such as Narrogin and Geraldton, this may be an option! Thanks for letting me know!! -Andrew

I have no idea how I'll get this one done, may have to speak to some club members about borrowing their A/C at my expense for an hour or two. I dunno how they'll feel about it though, it would be dual training so it'd be just like lending the A/C to an instructor. -Andrew

DJ, I might give the operations manager a ring on Monday to ask about that. Doesn't look like it is a requirement, although why have it if it's not required? -Andrew

Hi Gnarly, Thanks for the suggestion but because I don't have an aerochute rating on my licence, I don't think they'll count it. -Andrew

Hi DJ, It's under section 2.07 with the heading, "Two Stroke Endorsement" it states that I need to undergo dual training with an RA-Aus examiner or meet the competencies and forward a letter to RA-Aus... Does starting/stopping/maintaining my lawn mower count?

Hi Don, Unfortunately you can't take matters like this into your hands. Not having the endorsement and having an accident could pose serious legal problems. The endorsement might not train you for any engine failure but it protects you when your engine does quit and you damage property. -Andrew

I don't mind flying one to obtain the endorsement, I just don't have the availability of two strokes like other states do. -Andrew

I can't... The A/C I'm looking at is a single seater. -Andrew

That just leaves me with one problem. How do I actually get the endorsement? Would it come down to having to borrow someone's plane? -Andrew

Nightfill at Supa IGA :big_grin: Help run the family business as well... But I don't get paid for that...

Hi Everyone, Just a question that came across my mind when looking at an aeroplane for sale. Why is there a need for a two stroke endorsement? Looking over the syllabus it just looks like things that can be learned in a classroom and most of the items apply to four strokes as well. The aircraft I'm looking at is a single seater which requires LP and 2S to fly. I only have LP. There aren't any aircraft with 2S engines for hire in WA so it could be incredibly hard to obtain the endorsement. The only option is to fly someone else's aeroplane and not a lot of people are happy for that to happen. -Andrew

Evan, I think Jake's flying in controlled airspace under permit (which many locations now have). Since you're in the process of taking off you're permitted to fly below 500' to carry out a safe takeoff. The controller warned Jake of the collision risk and asked them to make a safe turn to get away from the Jab infront. Bindoon aerodrome has a 24/7 restricted area straight infront of runway 09, unless your aircraft can climb at around 1000fpm you will have to turn crosswind early (below 500AGL) to avoid the restricted area, this is allowed. Yes the 500' AGL rule applies to non-controlled aerodromes as well as controlled Class D. Also, at a non-controlled aerodrome the closest form of ATC assistance you would have is MEL/BNE CTR or your local radar service (e.g Perth Radar) These controller units can't tell you what to do at an uncontrolled aerodrome. They can warn you of collision risks though. -Andrew

Sounds like you had a lot of fun! In regards to the 500ft turn, I take it this was turning onto final? I think the rule states that you must not turn final below 500ft unless instructed by ATC. Someone can probably clarify though. Have fun with the rest of your training! :thumb_up: -Andrew

Or 90 days, whichever comes first. PM me your email address and I will forward you the email from the SAAA. It has all the info in it on pushing for this RPL. -Andrew