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  1. BurnieM
    Seems to be just aligning regs with what GA can do. Still cannot have a school plane 'on condition' in RAAus which I understand you can do in GA.
  2. BurnieM
    I thought 24 and 23 were both factory built ?
  3. BurnieM
    A lot of people using them in the US. Only issue is it takes weight away in front of the firewall and and effects w&b.
  4. BurnieM
    That does not sound right. I suspect that is the RV12 price WITHOUT the engine or avionics.
  5. BurnieM
    Not quite https://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/COR%202022%20005430%20Form%2037-Finding%20into%20Death%20Following%20Inquest_Signed.pdf
  6. BurnieM
    Do you have a GPS position for Frogs Hollow ? Ignore me, it is in Garmin Pilot. YFGS S 36 45.583 E 149 48.267 DD MM.MMM
  7. BurnieM
    So 8 days ?
  8. BurnieM
    That is a lot of battery power for a very small distance travelled (55km).
  9. BurnieM
    No solar panels I can see. Requires 4 men to handle the enormous power cord ?
  10. BurnieM
    Its also a SAAA information document. This may or may not be all the current CASA requirements.
  11. BurnieM
    But if you have never done the paperwork for class 1/2 but have the same conditions you can get class 5 ? Wonder if this will change after class 5 review.
  12. BurnieM
    https://www.9news.com.au/national/bellarine-peninsula-helicopter-crashes-into-waters-victoria/185265d7-328a-4b61-bb5b-2408587243ff
  13. BurnieM
    My understanding is that the Rotax specified full synthetic oil was developed because the 916 ran hotter than expected and Rotax wanted a full synthetic to handle the heat. There are known problems with most full synthetic oils not being able to suspend the lead (from Avgas) so a huge amount of testing and changes to the oil additives were performed until they found a suitable additives package. Appears that the 912UL, 912ULS, 912IS, 914 and 915 can run fine on the Shell aero oils.
  14. BurnieM
    Yep. You need an ASIC before applying for a RPL or PPL. I believe you do not have to maintain it after the first issue.
  15. BurnieM
    What we need is the same system as the country with the Twin Towers incident that started all this.
  16. BurnieM
    Nope you do not need an ARN either. Ask me how I know 🙂
  17. BurnieM
    Not correct. I have an ASIC and I do not have a CASA license. However, I believe all the ASIC issuing companies want you to verify your identity at sub-agents (PO etc) that only exist in Australia. So arrive here, apply for ASIC, 6 weeks later (as at Nov 24) receive ASIC, apply for CASA license, wait ? weeks, then fly.
  18. BurnieM
    "Analysis paralysis" Analysis paralysis is the inability to make a decision due to overthinking or overanalyzing a problem, often resulting in inaction. It can occur when faced with numerous options, too much information, or the fear of making a mistake. Frequently a mid range or non-optimal product or action is better than no product or action at all.
  19. BurnieM
    Do we need to analyse this to death ? 'Repair in a can' products are cheap and in some circumstances (mainly with tubeless tyres) useful. They are less useful with tubed tyres where the tube sometimes tears. 'Repair in a can', spare tube, tools to remove the wheel and the tyre from the wheel and a pump are still cheap and relatively light weight. Buy it, chuck it in the back and hope to never use it.
  20. BurnieM
    Hard to say. Thoma Bravo does have a reputation for purchasing software companies and then developing them so all is not lost (yet).
  21. BurnieM
    Not sure where to put this. https://investors.boeing.com/investors/news/press-release-details/2025/Boeing-to-Sell-Portions-of-Digital-Aviation-Solutions-to-Thoma-Bravo-for-10-55-Billion/default.aspx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDEz8U44BKQ
  22. BurnieM
    I think you are asking 2 different questions. Making notes or following a pre-planned course a paper based kneepad is fine. However the primary use of iPads is to run a EFB mapping package. A lot of people are using iPads to cover a poor (20 year old plus) panel. Really you want your EFB somewhere at eye level attached to your panel. Have a look at RAM mounts. Bigger is always better but many panels do not have space for a standard iPad. General rule is an iPad mini is better in the cockpit but a standard iPad is better for planning outside the cockpit. Above plus an A5 paper notebook. I would buy an iPad mini with 64GB memory. Most packages do not require more in Australia. While you can use a separate GPS, a cellular iPad mini with built-in GPS is more useful. You do not need the cellular funciton but it is the only model with GPS. IPad mini 7 is the latest model but there are some good deals on refurbished iPad mini 5 64GB cellular around. I have an iPad mini 6 256GB cellular purchased new and a iPad gen 9 64GB cellular (standard previous generation) purchased new. The standard iPad was half the cost of the iPad mini. But I do not have my own plane.
  23. BurnieM
    The problem is unless you know somebody with a set you cannot actually test them before purchase. My choice was A20 or A30 or Lightspeed and it was based on their reputations. The only thing I really tried in the shop was their fit/comfort. Stlll happy with my Bose A20 2 years later. Had to look up the receipt to remember the price.
  24. BurnieM
    Not disagreeing with you just asking, is rocking the boat wise ? RA member
  25. BurnieM
    Buy once, cry once. I like my new A20 that I got for $1650 a month after the A30 came out.
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