Keith Page

The mail I have is that dont expect it until at least 2 to 3 years...BUT what has been said so far though is nothing but suggestions and talk...absolutely nothing in stone except that if it does for to 760kg the caveat will be the aircraft must be designed for that weight. You can NOT put a aircraft that has a published design weight for say 820kg into the category it will not be allowed

It may be acceptable to placard the aircraft, nominate the weight category , that is the winning stroke.

It is happening at the moment, with the Jab 230 or 430. (VH or Numbers).

KP

Not many members bothered to vote though. Far less than 10%

Find an answer or that..

KP

AVGAS is now available at Maryborough - credit card.

With all those fees and charges how well will fuel sails go.

KP

Have you seen the Financial Statement for the year.From what I can work out, the employees get nearly 1.5 million dollars, including long service and annual leave.

On top of that management get $592578, which is 40% of the above.

 

I am no accountant, but it looks as if someone is doing very well for themselves.

KP

the QANTAS flight school and the Flight Training Adelaide one, the locals are going to hate the 172 traffic up and down the strip

Must say it took a while.

KP

Doesn't that depend on the exposition approved by CASA? Will they accept an audit by an external party irrespective of what any treaty says?

Those both parts are implemented by the government of the day, hence CASA will be moving more to an overseeing role. The overseeing role is what CASA is supposed to be doing -- advising the government of the day.

Accepting an external audit that is what the government of the day is supposed to do.

KP

Part 149 has nothing to do with it....I was speaking to a guy in CASA about it a couple of weeks ago and for us its a nothing..its to allow more control by CASA over organizations like RAA. Basically its like CASA become the ACCC of aircraft organizations

Put ICAO into the equation, then it becomes a different equation.

ASAO is a different animal to the CASA wishes so the control will be deminished and to have ones audits compliant to Part 149, the organisation can have the ICAO compliant audit conducted by a non Australian authority.

Pretty important thing to find out . When airlines operated pistons like the DC-3, 4, 6b and Convair 240, engineers used to get near a suss engine before the aircraft fully taxied to the park spot and listen through the exhaust pipe for indications of something wrong keeping pace with the plane.. The pilot would call on company frequency at 30 miles and alert the maintenance people if there were any issues, to reduce delays. People "understood' motors back then . It paid to if you value safety. Engines rarely if ever "fix" themselves.. The "hydraulic Lock" check was done before every engine start, unless the engine had just been shut down say 15 minutes ago. on the Radials.By the way, the Chippie had electric start on the 10 MK2 engines (145 HP). The original was by a cartridge which wasn't used in "civilian". circumstances The electric starter wasn't terribly reliable especially when the engine was quite cold so generally "swung " which with the sharp edged metal prop required some extra care or you could lose part of your fingers if it kicked against you. and you held the blade incorrectly.. NO ONE walked through the prop arc. That was drummed into you constantly.. Nev

KP

There's some value in beginning to instill safety in a tyro pilot before they leave the flight hut.They are entering a new environment where there are dangers that have not been pointed out to them. Things like - don't lean on a propeller; always attach an earth strap to the plane before refuelling; watch out for things hanging under the wings (pitot tubes), and stop if your hear "Clear Prop".

KP

One of my pet hates!!A very recent RAAus post on bookface has a young guy holding the prop tip of a Jabiru he soloed in. Why hold, lean on or stand close to a propellor?

Im not scared of props, I’ve hand started many hundreds of times in my career and my current aeroplane isn’t fitted with a starter. I treat props with the respect they deserve.

Not just "Safety" it tell us nothing........ "How are you going to perform the task with out a dangerous occurrence?".....Is the culture we have to develop.

We have to perform prop work, can not be ignored.

KP

While a factory engine course is a good idea, why isn't this published on line? Most of us can read and having the factory "bible" on line would dispel a lot of misinformation out there. When some "expert" is spouting off with rubbish, just refer him to the Jab website.

As I do believe the only way is a hands on work shop as we have to be sure how people are interpreting the information.

Visual verification is impetrative to have the correct interpretation. The hydraulic lifters need a hands on approach to know what is going on.

Just to recap I believe one must go along to the engine course instead of something on the internet.

KP.

Was that a Jabiru engine course? Id like to do one, could you tell us more please.

How Jason gives his knowledge, is a no fuss format. """""""""""""""""It is an Australian engine.""""""""""""""""""""""""".

The extra knowledge one gets out of attending clearly demonstrates what we do not know. What hit home for me is all the misinformation which is out in aviation land.

The persons who espouse this knowledge and they think they are the experts, people are taking this stuff as gospel and it is far from the truth, and these people are in positions where innocents listen to them. (Do not doubt these espousers or you will get a tongue lashing).

Go along Bruce you will not regret it.

KP

Yes Frank, Was worth every cent to me. Probably $150 less for me, not so far to fly.

The gained knowledge is no burden to carry and ever so useful.

KP

The problem Keith is the inflexible approach/attitude of the ex Tech Manager now “consultant” after resigning. I have qualified 3 (yes THREE) times, maintained my aircraft for 10 years, and completed the manufacturers maintenance course (with yourself) not recognised by the current administration - it is plain stupidity to have to repeat this process every time some some wanker comes up with a new idea. One could easily believe it was for some browny points with CASA and after that didn’t work out maybe some sense might now apply. I actually doubt it as I took up this subject with Banfield at a board meeting and received an aggorant reply which I suspect will continue under the “consultant” title.

To this day I still have a grin to myself regarding the unique quirks of the Jab engine, and these experts thought their views were gospel.

No wonder there were problems.

The said fact regarding those problems it is these experts who are espousing their expert "knowledge".

Every engine is unique so it is not a case of one size fits all, so work with its uniqueness.

KP

Hello Ian,

The maintenance side of things is micro managed as well.

The L1 was simply an embarrassment, fancy doing a test on a computer screen -- that only proves people can read.

What about nuts and bolts then there is lock wiring how can someone learn about those without some practical training.

Tension wrench, glass repairs, rivets and aluminium, tyre changing just to name a few.

Takes all day to get through the subjects in basic maintenance, this is a basic maintenance of which I am involved with its delivering.

I had a look at the RAAus L1 and to me it is an embarrassment all from as office in Canberra no infield tutoring, refused to do it.

KP

Personally I would assume they are referencing for the same period in 2017 and more specifically they state "financial year" which was end June I assume, which was only last year anyway but the specific mention of the lowest in the last 10 years is the encouraging statement

As the financial situation is a bit grim pilot and aircraft hours could be way down.

KP

Regarding the Flight Training School Safety Manual.

Is it a one size fits all or has it got provision for specific school situation?

Looks like no provision for culture development which is incorporating systems and processes.

Most likely plain simple cloning. As it all progresses we will see.

KP

Yes. My understanding is that MARAP is the only process where the tech manager has to be specifically and individually approved by CASA. The rest of the tech manager role is not requiring specific approval.

Put in simplistic terms he gets a royalty every time it is used?

BUT---when the MARAP was developed was the Tech Manager an employee or consultant?

BUT---If he was an employee RAAus own it and RAAus will need another trained employee to administer the process.

There will be quirks involved and let the experts unravel them.

KP

Where did slb get that information. I have not received it from RAAus and it is not posted on their web site. Is it a fair dinkum word from our beloved leaders, or is it pie in the sky?

It is information covering staffing updates.

KP

So why all the secrecy and it has arrived at this. Only a consultant now.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm wonder why, what and how and all the other myriad of excuses.

Only unanswered questions.

KP

So, all you folk who keep complaining about RAA not listening to members.Here is an example of RAA listening to members, and retracting something that members disapproved of.

 

I can't see any evidence of the alleged 'covering tracks'.

 

By the way, as far as I know, RAA already have a number of registered trademarks. This was just one more. Probably not particularly essential to us, so in the face of criticism, they let go of it.

So the line of listening to members would not be that relevant.

KP

Don just couldn't handle being criticized as a board member, I guess he gets the last laugh though

He is getting some criticism, still.

KP

Just another secret? Does anybody outside the “secret society” actually know what is going on?I just shake my head in disbelief.

News for Don we are getting to know nothing.

KP.

It was from the office manager in writing (after enquiring) that he had resigned and members would be advised. When???Current rumours have Darren back on the RAA payroll?????!

 

It would be nice, reasonably expected even, for members to be informed!

KP

It also asks the question as to what is happening regarding the roll out of the practical courses for L1 which have already been announced by management, both at their meetings around Australia plus the email news. Also the seminars at our fly in at Cessnock. Are they going to be affected by the lack of tech support now?

KP