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Well good luck from me!! I had a hell of a time getting mine (C1) and a HUGE expense (read thousands and thousands) but, after 6 months they finally got their act together and issued it and I've not had a problem since, wasn't for sleep apnea mind you, was for a heart related issue. I've just renewed mine for the 3rd time and they have just used the previously submitted documents. As for the cost! NOTHING is covered if related to an aviation medical. I even had to pay for the blood test

Thanks andy for the heads up on the area range. As for being fit for commercial ops, what is meant by that is not a heap of junk. Something good. As for being in VMC. The AC will be NVFR rated so if I was in IMC the non TSO'd GPS would be the last of my issues!! Lol And sucks about no RNAV. I was hoping to use it for practice. The price of them means that it would be a little while off anyways I think

I don't see a 495 on the website but I assume the 500 would be the new one?

Hey frank, thanks for the reply, I've already got the mini 3G with OzRunways which I had told the CP and after that he has still asked fir a portable, not sure why but I'll ask. I've not used OzRunways in flight as of yet but played with it in the car, and I've used the flight planing and plates and what not for about a year. I'm thinking it might be company policy.

Howdy all! I've been told that I need to get my hands on a portable gps unit, problem is I've never seen one let alone used one as I've mostly had a G1000. I've checked out the gar in website but buggered if I can see what the difference between them is or how the work. What I'm after is something fit for commercial ops, with map, airspace, ETA and other Infomation like GS etc, terrain would be nice but not a requirement. Also I'm not sure if they are RNAV compatible but would be lovely if so (for day VMC ONLY), and anything else that don't know about that would be required. So, basically I would like for someone to give me an idea of what's what or how to go about seeing how they work. And I do have a preference for a Garmin but will consider others Cheers

In NT at the moment and a tempo every afternoon for VRB25G45 1000 BKN010 SCTCB020. been interesting while camping!

Now that they have had enough time they might be able to answer some of the questions put to them!

Great for procedural things, as is a real sim. As for flying skills, pretty much useless. I learned how to use the G1000 on Flight Simulator and the basics of IFR flight, was good for that.

+ 1 for the no W+B required in the AC. Cant honestly think of once Ive taken it although it has been done for most flights, cant say all tho, if ive known Im flying the same AC with the same weights ive left it

Well, that's the MECIR ticked off yesterday, 3.2 hours with 5 approaches and half an hour in the sim for the DGA, ATO was quite happy with the flight, had to harass him to say anything bad at all. Doing CPL in Monday and as long as the weather gods allow the flight to go ahead I'll be back off to cairns Tuesday! So now it gets a little serious, if anyone out there wants to put on a hardworking new CPL let me know!

Well considering that only a matter of weeks ago that they were not able to answer some fairly basic questions about the changes, ild think it's a good thing.

Now that would be nice!!

We do around the 6 hr mark usually a few times a week, that defiantly takes it out of you (especially if there is IFR/CTA) but 8! Wow, that's allot

Eletric as well?

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Aviation Induced Divorce Sindrome?

G'day Nancy and welcome!

30 October 2013 Kakadu Air Line Pilot – Jabiru base: Opportunities now exist for a suitably qualified GA8 Pilot, for immediate start at our Jabiru base, with an option for progression for the right candidate. Kakadu Air currently operates GA8, Cessna 310R, 402C and C208 aircraft over two bases located in Darwin and Jabiru. Main accountabilities include: Conduct safe flight operations Report all operational and maintenance deficiencies or issues Conduct accurate pre-flight and post-flight documentation Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all operations manual procedures Conduct aircraft flight preparation and post-flight duties Ensure the safe and effective control of all passengers and crew Conduct accurate pre-flight and post-flight briefings To be successful in this role you will have: Australian CPL (A) 400 total hours Dangerous Goods Awareness Certificate The ability to obtain a light ridged drivers licence with a hire and reward (H) endorsement. If this sounds like you please submit your CV to Kakadu Air Services PTY LTD, attention Chief Pilot. [email protected] If you have previously applied for employment opportunities with KAS and are interested in these opportunities we would ask that you resend your application to be considered for the role. Another 400TT but, I know my application will be in

For those who haven't seen it, one of the best aviation videos I've seen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJoMDq4AyLc

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/10/29/us/plane-crash-mystery/

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Sounds good Ronnie. Am I correct in thinking that there isn't many -2 -3s fling these days?

Congrats furio! How far through the flying side are you? Have you sat IREX yet??