kaz3g

Tricky, too! kaz

Well I used to fly around in a 172 with 50 metre or so of aerial cable hanging out the window connected to a RFDS HF SSB portable. Could talk to people a looong way away, make telephone calls through the base to organise stockies or a case of coldies. Very swish for the late 70s. Kaz

The Annual Fly-in atbEchuca was on this weekend. 150+ aircraft including 22 Austers plus a Taylorcraft for the 80th birthday of the Auster Steel Aeroplane. Oh, and there were several,Tigers, Avro Cadet, Fox Moth, Hornet Moth, Curtis Robin, Westland Widgeon, 3 Stearmans, mobs of 170s and 180s, Pacer, Taylor J3 Grasshopper (immaculate), Cooper Swift, Stinson Reliant, and the usual gaggle of tricycle undercarriage things for those who can’t fly (land) without a nose wheel.

You paid an administration fee when you lodged it at the PO...or should have ? https://www.asic.net.au/ kaz

You do need a full BC. An Extract is not sufficient. You also need the usual photo ID etc etc. Check with your local CFI because mine is now an Agent and was able to check my original documents against the scanned copy sent with my application before handing over my card to me. This saved me the cost that the Post Office would otherwise charge. kaz

Council parking infringements are issued as part of a law enforcement activity under Road Safety legislation and, if unpaid, are dealt with in the criminal courts. Landing fees are civil matters.

Plenty to wine about, that’s for sure. wonder if he was the full bottle on landings?

Thank you...found it. its on Ozrunways but not on the 250 topo which is unusual. kaz

Where is Sandfly, please? kaz

I learned to navigate at sea before getting into aeroplanes and, although I have been geographically confused a few times have never yet been hopelessly lost using clock, compass, drift and marks. But the new technologies are fantastic and contribute enormously to safety and I routinely use my OzRunways maps and GPS to reference my position on the ground. I think the flying school in that linked story is right on the mark. kaz

A little dyslexia goes a long way ☺️ Sorry.

Traffic (Location)(Type)(Call sign)(Position)(Height) (Intention) Traffic (Location)...is how I construct my usual call eg. Traffic SHEPPARTON Auster BYM wun zero miles south two fife thousand on descent inbound Traffic SHEPPARTON Not sure how that would confuse anyone. kaz

The AIP is a recommendation...see footnote to CAR. Kaz

Yes. CAR166C(2) is an “includes” rule. kaz

The CAAP and AIP are recommendations. The CAR’s are rules. CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS 1988 - REG 166C Responsibility for broadcasting on VHF radio (1) If: (a) an aircraft is operating on the manoeuvring area of, or in the vicinity of, a non-controlled aerodrome; and (b) the aircraft is carrying a serviceable aircraft VHF radio; and © the pilot in command of the aircraft holds a radiotelephone qualification; the pilot is responsible for making a broadcast on the VHF frequency in use for the aerodrome in accordance with subregulation (2). (2) The pilot must make a broadcast that includes the following information whenever it is reasonably necessary to do so to avoid a collision, or the risk of a collision, with another aircraft: (a) the name of the aerodrome; (b) the aircraft's type and call sign; © the position of the aircraft and the pilot's intentions. Note 1: See the AIP for the recommended format for broadcasting the information mentioned in this regulation. Note 2: For the requirement to maintain a listening watch, see regulation 243. There is no rule against saying “traffic” first and there is no absolute requirement to broadcast at all...only when necessary on a risk basis. If you are landing in your home paddock and no-one is around, don’t bother. If landing at a registered airfield it would be imprudent to stay schtum. kaz

It did...kaz

Saying “Traffic, (location) opens the electret mike and helps ensure that the location is heard. I agree with the comments about 126.7. Seems much worse up north as fewer airstrips in Victoria and many of those have dedicated frequencies other than the Unicom. kaz

This Council should do what Kyneton did with same issue. They passed a law making it illegal to intrude or allow intrusion into the splay. Big fine for non-compliance. kaz

I do that all the time in the Auster...takes two hands these days to get full flap out. Stick between the legs. kaz

My experience with the PA38-112 was one where I lost elevator control on a glide approach; it stopped flying 6’ off the ground which made for an uncomfortable arrival. My airspeed was somewhat higher than the POH stalling speed and the T-tail didn’t respond well without the benefit of some power on the airscrew to assist it. I wouldn’t now deliberately arrive without at least a trickle of power on. I didn’t like the spin characteristics much either as it went into a steep nose down very quickly and the spin rate seemed to increase at first...bit disconcerting. It has has a reputation for spinning easily if rudder is mishandled and it just doesn’t seem to me to be a good proposition for a trainer. AOPA America recommends spin training only with PA38 experienced instructors. the Auster has a quite docile stall ? kaz

Not called the Traumahawk for nothing. kaz

The venue for our next pancake flyin is Wahring Field YWHG This is a long, wide grass strip 03/21 17 NM SSW of Shepparton freq 121.1 circuits east of field. Refer ERSA. No landing fees. All welcome. NEAREST FUEL AT YSHT Kaz

I have an unused fuel bladder for sale in the adverts section. Price negotiable. kaz

Hi Don im sure you will enjoy reading it as I have many times. there is a bot of YouTube stuff around with interviews of him in later years. Understated and self-effacing, and very brave. kaz