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Posts posted by DarkSarcasm
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Planey:
DJ: thanks
With the second question about around the bay, the call would be more of a courtesy call than anything, yeh? So you wouldn't be told off if you didn't call or anything? What kind of thing would you say in that situation?
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On my next nav, I have to overfly Moorabbin. I've always had to stop at Moorabbin so I'm not really sure about the procedures for overflying. Up until now, I've only overflown CTAF airports, so only had to make a call on the area frequency.
So, what do I need to do at Moorabbin? Do I call up the tower at an approach point and say I want to overfly for Leongatha or what?
On a related note, if I want to, say, fly around the bay, so need to go past Moorabbin to get there from my home field, but don't want to land at Moorabbin (so staying outside the Moorabbin 5 mile circle on the map), do I need to call up the tower and tell them I'm going past or anything? Or talk to Melbourne Centre? Or tell anyone at all?
Cheers :big_grin:
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I self-studied mine, except for the intial theory on how to use the whizz wheel etc before my first nav (basic nav planning stuff). In my usual style, I studied the majority of it in a week. I think there are definite benefits to doing in it a class though :)
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I always wear sunnies when flying, the glare gets me otherwise.
When I started navs, I wore an old watch I'd had for years but it wasn't accurate enough because it didn't have each minute marked, only every 5 minutes. I used a digital watch for the rest of my navs.
I have to admit, for Christmas I got a limited edition Red Arrows Citizen watch which has a flight computer around the outside *looks embarassed* So yes, I have one of those huge watche :augie:s (tis a blokes watch too) But I wear watches as jewellery (I have over 15 watches of varying types) so it was more of a 'cool Red Arrows watch!' purchase than 'oooh pilot watch' purchase
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For what it's worth, I use 10 mile markers.
As long as the system keeps you on track and gets you to where you want to go, I'm not entirely sure what all the fuss is about. Use whichever you're comfortable with and works for you.
Iggy: I didn't realise you'd started navs. How are they going?
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Really? My PPL theory test was free...unless they emptied my account without telling me! I have heard of other people having to pay for their PPL theory though...I think I remember someone saying at his school it was $160$110 to sit an automated computer exam for PPLI saw a place called True Blue Aviation in Berwick (or near there) that did RA-Aus FI courses, I can't remember the URL at the mo, but I was thinking of contacting them for prices when I get back in Feb. I'm also planning to have a chat to my school and see if they offer anything
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I have to admit that this thread has piqued my interest in the whole idea
Is there anywhere that would list out in greater detail what you learn and what's required in the course?
Is the course the kind of thing you could do 1-2 days per week over a long period or does it have to be done in an intensive full time block?
Is there any chance that a school would hire a RA instructor that could only work 1-2 days per week, or is there little/no chance of employment unless you're going to work full time?
Main question: how do you assess whether you'd be suited to instructing?
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Fair point DJ. I have done all my training in the one place (except for a couple of flights interstate), so, so far at least, it's easy to rebuild my logbook if I lose it.
Righto, must remember to pop down to the field and pinch my logbook before I leave.
Normally, but not this time?(Normally, I'd suggest to get a GA CFI to sign it certified as a true copy if it mattered to anyone.)
As long as you're only seeing them!P.S. Every time I fly now I see Eagles! They're everywhere! -
D'u reckon I could get away with just taking my SPL? Not sure if I want to cart my logbook around the UK, bit afraid of losing it (or the airline losing it for me)...Take your logbook along -
Yes, I've decided that would be a better route. Even if I did have the PPL in time, I'd probably just get over there and find I need an IFR rating to be able to fly! I'm planning on organising a TIF and telling them I'm at PPL standard so want to do more than the usual TIF/joyflight stuff.I've been tempted to try a TIF in the UK several times, but other things have taken precedence - surely you could have a fly, even if it is with an instructor? -
...it actually crosses your mind to delay your overseas holiday so you can get your PPL before going.
For the past month I've been navving like crazy in an attempt to get my PPL before going overseas on holiday for 2 months. Unfortunately it seems I'm going to be pipped at the post ( weather) - I'm at the standard, but need to do one more solo nav and a pre-licence check and the test, and I'm leaving on the 1st. So, it looks extremely unlikely I'm going to make it.
It doesn't really matter if I don't make it (although I did have vague plans to fly over there but it seems that it might be impossible to fly over there in winter without an IFR rating anyway!), but I had set the goal so I'm disappointed I'm so close but not going to make it. It seems that I'd be better off not setting goals when it comes to flying, I never make any of them. On the other hand, maybe all my luck for this goal was used up when the eagle decided to try and shoot me down
(Yes, I'm having a whinge, but I had to whinge to somebody or I'd scream)
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Did my first solo nav today, was absolutely amazing. Just me, CWW and the big wide sky :big_grin:
Guess the instructor wouldn't like it if I turfed them out next time would they...
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As far as I know, the only theory part of the GFPT test is maybe a Q&A thing beforehand, but check with someone who's done the GFPT to be certain.Darky - only reason I ask is that I'm not clear on whether there is (or was) a second set of exams I'm meant to be studying up for.
The practice exams are a pretty good guide I reckon. Practice lots of weight & balance/loading systems questions and density altitude/pressure height - basically the calculation ones :)I'm meant to be sitting for my BAK in about 2 weeks and am not entirely sure what specifically is on the actual exam so am using the practice exams as the penultimate guide. -
Yes, I spose? Although you can skip GFPT and go straight on to PPL and you'd still have to do BAK so perhaps not as well.
But does it make a difference if it is or not?
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Thanks DJ, that was the one I was thinking of but couldn't remember. :)Darky, this is the CAA website link that I gave to you previously.FAQ Answer | Personnel Licensing | Safety Regulation -
Hi all,
I heard that an Australian PPL is valid in the UK, and you don't need to convert to a UK PPL, is that true?
Earlier this week I emailed a UK aero club who said that an Australian PPL is not valid in the UK and there would be further checkout requirements but I seem to remember being shown an official UK website (perhaps their version of CASA?) which said that it was valid so now I'm thoroughly confused. i_dunno
Does anyone know?
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No, it was around Bacchus MarshThat was close Darky. Was that around the YV? -
Yup, I worked hard to get there, I'm proud of ityou sure you want people to know that your basically a lawyer now?? -
Thanks everyone, I still can't believe it :big_grin:
Nope, I don't get admitted as a solicitor for another year. Got to spend a year working in a law firm first (kinda like an internship).Well done DS...do u have to bow and scrap to a judge to be admitted to the "bar" ?The Bar is only for Barristers, solicitors just get admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of their state.
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Ok, I think I might have worked it out.
I think part of what's doing my head in with this system is that it just seems really inaccurate. So much of it seems to depend on where in the box you think is the correct spot for the line. I dunno, it just seems inaccurate i_dunno
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Ok, I'm really excited and want to tell everyone I can - I just got my final uni results and I passed, so I now officially have a law degree :big_grin: *bounces*
(thanks to all those who listened to me moan on chat about essays and exams!)
Sorry if this is off-topic and nobody cares, but I just wanted to tell people
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I read that one but I'm still confused :black_eye:This thread may be able to help... http://www.recreationalflying.com/forum/learning-student-support/9295-loading-systems-alpha-bravo-charlie-need-help-please.htmlOoooh, 1000th post, milestone!
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Can anyone explain how loading system Alpha works? I just can't get my head around it.
I understand how you work out how much fuel you can carry - MTOW-ZFW and as long as it fits in the CofG envelope, you're there.
What I can't get my head around is how you work out how much, say, how much baggage you can carry in the rear compartment or whatever. Basically, when you have to work backwards to find something, such as baggage, then I don't get how to do it except drawing lines at random through trial & error or something.
Can anyone explain it?
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Thanks all :)
I think that the extra money I'm paying to do my navs in the Warrior suddenly all became worthwhile. It may be costing me more but considering it did that much damage to the Warrior, then I don't know how the Jab would've faired, so perhaps that extra money = me still being here, who knows.
ooooh yes! I saw it maybe a second before it hit.and don't those "opposition"objects come at you quick ... you spot it and before you can react WHAM ... its either missed or hit ....
We didn't 'attempt' anythingits only when u attempt to fly under them that there's a problem...their first instinct is to fold the wings and dive...
No the pitch was still working, although we were a little wary when landing because we weren't sure how much elevator authority we actually had.Holy Moly :ah_oh: , had it jammed pitch controll ??????????????????Proves, you`re safe as a church, till you`re numbers up.DS, If that didn`t bother you, you`ll make a good pilot.
I wouldn't say it 'didn't bother me' but I wasn't panicking or anything either. While we were flying I guess it was mostly adrenaline plus disbelief that it was happening - plus it was flying fairly well, so I'm sure that contributed to being calm, if it'd been all over the shop then that would've been different. It did start to hit me when I got home, I spent most of the weekend thinking about it, and I was quite nervous when we redid that nav on Monday (at takeoff and around the spot where we had the strike) but overall I think I still can't believe it happened at all. I spose staying calm at the actual time is the good pilot part though?
Nav tools required?
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I agree with the post above, don't waste your money on a gps, simply because I doubt your instructor will let you use it at the moment anyway.
Equipment I have:
One main tip is to not buy your maps until just before you start navs. Buy them too early and they'll expire before you start and it'll be a waste of money. That being said, I have no idea how far off you are, so it may be worthless advice.
Hope all this helps :) If you have any questions about anything, just PM me, I've just been through my navs (GA, but the basic principle is the same), so it's all pretty fresh in my mind