pmccarthy

I find it both stressful and depressing dealing with CASAs medical demands. I consider myself quite healthy but fall into several of their risk categories that demand several expensive tests. My renewal is currently on hold pending another round of tests, but of course I could sell my aircraft and fly RAAus, which I am considering. But the whole situation could cause mental depression and certainly does not help my quality of life, all for no safety benefit to me or the world at large. A good friend of mine suffered serious ill health and ultimately died because he was a keen pilot who failed to get medical attention because he wanted to continue flying. Others I know have suffered depression in similar circumstances. I believe there are many pilots who fail to seek medical help because of their fear of CASA, this is anecdotal but I hear enough stories to give it foundation. And then there are the many pilots who have told me it is just foolish to be honest on the CASA medical renewal questionnaire. it is a deeply flawed and counter-productive system.

See https://www.recreationalflying.com/topic/37333-casa-and-bristell/?do=getNewComment

There is a 1946 Ercoupe on RAAus reg for sale at present. I have fancied one for years. Any comments?

This is worth a read https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1WyIFBvIVXGaVdfRkFGM0UtYjA/view

Hmmm... in my plane I should have said $200 plus the focaccia.

Was there on Wednesday, she said Sundays are no longer open as no one came. I agree, a great stop for a $100 salami focaccia And a flat white.

It is interesting because Bristell is still on my list of possibles and if they are wrongly disparaged (as Jabiru were) then they may become a great value buy.

Which major shonkies? I have skimmed though not read the whole thing and cannot see them.

https://aopa.com.au/opinion-no-spin-just-a-spiral-dive-in-casa-ethics-and-conduct/?fbclid=IwAR11fgyOnQVkMGlSUqG0qste6oWEk-LMAcT8vHde60oBSKSGUxOw0yU0YIU

Microair no longer made or supported. I had a good run from one.

THis is what unstable in pitch looks like.

Bex had his engine project seeming on the brink of success, then he disappeared for a while. Then came back with the aircraft project, which seemed on the brink of success, then he has disappeared again. Hope he is OK.

It makes me sad that we have trolls here. I enjoy everyone's contribution, but there is no need for the trolling which in the end will destroy this site. It isn't new, it has happened on and off for a decade. Good wishes to all.

This thread is like a Road Runner cartoon. Both sides think they understand physics, but haven't grasped cartoon physics.

Those AGL tiles are very large and based on the tops of hills, so there would be no space under Class E in many areas. edit... so I had been told, but in thinking about it, the ground profile in the display looks pretty detailed and may be sufficient.

Low IAS= low interesting aviation stuff.

Jaba, you refer To Avmed doctors, but the people who over rule the DAME are not doctors, they are clerks reading a checklist and nor necessarily understanding it. I am sure I am not the only one to have a specialist perplexed at their questions and requirements, or have the DAME's decision to issue my medical overruled.

Looks good without the pack.

My 8yo grandson is handy with a MIG.

Seamew

"I don't care if it rains or freezes, long as I've got my plastic Jesus..."

Supposed to be capable of 18 hours endurance but at 75mph and took an hour to climb to 10,000 feet. Designed to defend England from Zeppelins, it was a failure.