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    Filling high-wing tanks

    in Aircraft General Discussion

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    15 hours ago, skippydiesel said:

     

    My set up is a bit different : my pump sits on a rigid hollow suction spike (irrigating riser) that will pump from any 20/10 L container including collapsible fuel bladders. I started with

    Would a 1a push to talk switch be okay to run this setup? I really like it as a solution. The ptt style switch would be useful if I dropped the switch or preventing overfill fumbling with the off switch.

    Filling high-wing tanks

    in Aircraft General Discussion

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    The topic of refuelling comes up all the time at my club. It is clearly an issue for us. Something like this Rechargeable pump look okay but they are currently unavailable. Would love a trolley mounted solution so 20l drums could sit there being decanted as needed with the ability to restrict flow as the tank fills. In my experience there is no great method decanting fuel into wing tanks aircraft straight from the container. 

     

    https://easyflo.com.au/rechargeable-battery-fuel-transfer-pump-with-non-spill-nozzle/

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    RPC flight test checkride - what does it involve?

    in Student Pilot & Further Learning

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    On 09/12/2022 at 8:41 AM, spenaroo said:

    In answer to the original question.

    basically its a flight to ensure you are within standard and ........

    Thanks for responding to the question......hard to get a response on subject with this lot!

     

    A friend of mine made an incorrect position call going to a nearby airfield they had never flown to and was failed. They had to do the entire 90min check flight again. 

    RPC flight test checkride - what does it involve?

    in Student Pilot & Further Learning

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    9 hours ago, Roundsounds said:

    If your instructor hasn’t provided you with that information I suggest you find a new school.

    I don't have an instructor, I am asking a question based on others experiences.

     

    7 hours ago, jackc said:

    So, basically you will be up for assessment hours, plus any addition to get you to sign off level, not to mention theory exams and radio work. 

    I am talking about the intital test/checkride for initial issue of a restricted RPC.

     

    RA-Aus's Understanding of Safety Videos

    in Student Pilot & Further Learning

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    39 minutes ago, APenNameAndThatA said:

    If anybody thinks that my main criticism of the video was wrong or overblown, I would really like to hear from them. Please. 

    I don't see outrage at your feedback, many members of this forum are also  RAAus members so it is not unreasonable that RAAus could acknowledge concerns when they are raised here or any other forum. The problem is not your observations of the presentation, which at the end of the day are your opinions. The problem is many of your opinions are shared in vary degrees by those of us who fly, instruct or maintain as RAAus members and have long felt a disconnect between the organisation and our activities. 

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    RA-Aus's Understanding of Safety Videos

    in Student Pilot & Further Learning

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    I am glad the alternate view has been sent to RAAus. It is no suprise the content is endorsed. I thought it was the least irrelevant of the series, I watched all podcasts. I found that they were long, full of opinion, repetitive and in some spaces disconnected from the experiences of recreational pilots I know. 

     

    I think safety month was a missed opportunity to connect with the members because I don't think they understand who many of their members are. Most members are responsible, safety concious and make smart choices often. 

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    Tell us about your last flight

    in Trips/Events/Seats

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    On 21/06/2022 at 11:34 AM, RossK said:

    10 minutes before last light may be legal, but smart, I'm not so sure?

    I would hate to be trying to find an unfamiliar grass strip 15 minutes before last light.

    Pic is 25 minutes before last light

    Won't work if cloudy!!!

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    Nose wheel

    in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents

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    I don't know the details behind the incidents but my experience over 40 years is that many times when someone has asked me to jump in with them for a fly, a lack of currency is often very evident. I have experienced it myself. Ability and confidence can return quickly which would be how bfrs get signed off. I have never had an issue with an instructor and BFR reviews with GA or RAA. There have been a couple I did not think much of but that is just a numbers game. 

     

    I think the busted nose wheels may be a combination of things, least of all specifically attributed to the instructor cohort. Not unreasonable that RAAus made the observation as a reminder and conversation point for us all to concider.

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    RAAUS Hour Building - Career

    in Student Pilot & Further Learning

    Posted · Edited by trailer

    RAAus hours count towards GA licence hours except if you do an integrated CPL course and seek the reduction in hours that way. There are multiple views on this so don't take no for an answer. Flight time in command counts regardless of what you are flying and should be logged in a pilot logbook.

     

    ATPL has different rules where there is a requirement for GA hours but I am not sure what the numbers are.

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    CASA Medical Policy Survey

    in Governing Bodies

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    Untold financial damage to many owners who were forced to park up aircraft or sell for peanuts. CASA was asked by industry not to mandate SIDS. All a little too late for many. Medical reform has been promised for years as well and they haven't been able to agree to move forward. Survey seems like nothing more than smoke and mirrors to me.

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