BurnieM

Airmaster electric or MT hydralic or some other hub ?

Which prop/hub are you using ?

40 years experience on motorcycles, never used an active heater (chest, hands or feet).

Keep your core warm - jacket/vest.

Needs a layer to break the wind then a layer under that to hold the air.

For feet I earlier mentioned waterproof ankle boots. This is cause most runners/ankle boots now are ventilated and a waterproof layer stops the wind.

White cotton sports socks are a good layer under the ankle boots.

Lots of glove options.

On 30/06/2025 at 10:53 AM, red750 said:

Typical press (or TV) ignorance. I saw a graphic on the TV about a Boeing Airbus. 

Are you sure it wasn't a Boeing Airbus Cessna ?

I have both. I prefer gloves with fingers.

The trick is to put the gloves on before your hands get cold.

1 hour ago, skippydiesel said:

Back to BurnieM - Are you referring to heated motorcycle gear or just motorcycle gear in general? If the former, please expand on your experince /knowledge.😈

Not heated just regular motorcycle gear.

Generally jackets have a wind and waterproof outer layer with a quilted inner (sometimes removable inner).

May be a bit bulky.

Some sort of ankle boot, waterproof hiking boots may be fine. 

Motorcycle gloves are available in a variety of thicknesses.

A 'neck sock' is good (used like a scarf).

I probably would not bother with pants, just jeans.

If you have a friend who rides see if they have any old second hand gear and as new m/c gear is not cheap.

Second option;

Look at a cheap ski jacket. Normally wind/waterproof even the low priced ones.

Have a look at motorcycling gear. It works well for this.

Agree, but ....

Dickhead Donald was voted in by Americans. They knew how stupid he was and voted him in a second time.

I would not expect any instructor to be legally libel for a student lying if it did occur (but who knows).

I would expect RPC to RPL plus CTA to be mainly dual anyway. 

Learn2fly at Canberra seems to be both RAAus and Casa. Anybody have any experience of them ?

Yep. I have read the exemption and I believe a med 5 should be fine (ie the school is legally covered).

I am aware of one Bankstown school that refused outright to accept the student and became uncooperative when they tried to discuss it. Does not seem to be an insurance issue.

Planning to convert my RPC to a RPL.

Took about an hour to do the online med class 5 course. I would call it a mini Human Factors course, then the declaration and take my money ($10). Took about 10 minutes for the certificate to be emailed to me.

Talking to a friend who tried to do the conversation with a Bankstown school and they would not accept the med 5. What has been other peoples experience of GA schools for RPC/RPL conversion ?

Spec wise how does this compare to a Caravan and Kodiaks ?

1 hour ago, turboplanner said:

We fly in CASA airspace.

Since the change to See and be seen came in, you can check the current CASA regulations.

These are also simplified in the Visual Flight Rules Guide (VFRG).

They've also been loaded to this site with some practice ideas for the circuit

There's no ambiguity in the VFRG advice.

RA Pilots cab expect to be flying with two other classes; PPL who, other than students, will have been through a more comprehensive training syllabus, and Charter/RPL who not only have the higher level of training but will usually be flying every day of the week.

Their expectations will be that someone joining the circuit will be following the same VFRG advice as they are.

People might not agree with that advice or might have a much better idea or might think the US way is better etc. but when there's a collision and the others were all complying with the VFRG they will be claiming they weren't negligent.

Maybe this thread;

https://www.recreationalflying.com/forums/topic/39852-uncontrolled-airports-which-call-to-make-in-circuits-if-you%E2%80%99re-only-going-to-make-one-call/page/14/#comments

Any way we can lock this thread ?

Not going anywhere and not producing any useful information.

3 minutes ago, pmccarthy said:

Australia had many deadly animals. The deadliest is the horse, with around 120 deaths each year from horse-related accidents.

Not belittling any death but this is a very small number.

Over 20 years ago when I working for an undertaking company approx 60 people per day died in NSW alone.

1 hour ago, dlegg said:

Was the microair identifying as an mgl?

So they/them ?

This discussion appears to be about ‘what is a good idea/casa requirement when learning to fly’.

The actual question asked was ‘who has legal liability and therefore should pay’.

Icom IC A220 seems to have a pretty good reputation at $2400 (plus mounting kit). 

Anybody using one ?

Another question to be asked is how is it measured and is manufacturer As measurement comparible with manufacturer Bs ?

While attentuation should be technically based it is often marketing based.

Does not seem unusual to me.

Rental cars have always required you to pay the excess (or an additional fee to avoid it).

Can we start off with price ?

What is the price of a new MGL, new Trig and for comparison, new Icom and new Garmin.

Stop!

There is a big difference between a battery earth and an antenna ground plane.

Get some real knowledge before you do anything else.

https://www.vectriqparts.com.au/product/rotax-voltage-regulator-carr5115/

Did the wiring take much time/effort ?

I believe they had a gen 5 at Parkes but I have not seen one for sale.

How much is a new rec/reg ?

Buying a new one and trying it would save a lot of time and 'pointsforpilots.blogspot' recommends Rotax owners carry a spare regardless.