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  1. The next quantum leap in aviation efficiency will happen when we develop man-made, larger versions of wing feathers, individually controlled by flight computers.

     

    Getting back to this, I can see it becoming more common in motorsport, like the Mercedes AVTR concept, and then maybe military aircraft.

  2. The next quantum leap in aviation efficiency will happen when we develop man-made, larger versions of wing feathers, individually controlled by flight computers.

    Interesting idea. I recently saw this Mercedes AVTR concept car that uses individual aero surfaces controlled by computer.

     

  3. I really like the Panther specs. What engine will you be using?

    At this stage I haven't decided. There are several options including Corvair, UL Power, Jabiru and Lycoming. A Jabiru 3300 has been used by several builders and has some advantages. A Lycoming would be nice if I could find a good example for the right $$. I was just talking to a builder who used an LS1 conversion, which has got me thinking ... :)

  4. Love the quote 

     

    The tourist company's owner said their planes became bogged as many as three times a week and the incident would be blown out of proportion by "drunken fishermen" posting photos online.

     

    Mr Geltch said the images and varying reports circulating on social media were "a pain in the arse".

     

    "Unfortunately, there are a lot of drunken fishermen along the island at the moment and a thousand photos will be posted online and I'm going to have the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and Australian Transport Safety Bureau ringing me," he said.

     

  5. Thanks for the replies so far. It seems I have a lot to learn. So to recap, there are three ways of registering a home build or kit build aircraft;

     

    VH experimental amateur built - managed by SAAA

     

    Recreational Amateur built e.g. 19-xxxx rego - through RAA

     

    LSA - if it meets the LSA requirements?

     

    Who managed an LSA build? Is it the same process as amateur built with technical counsellors etc.?

     

    Please feel free to correct any of the above, I'm trying to get the big picture.

     

     

  6. I'm looking for help to clarify the position for LSA build and registration in Australia.

     

    Currently looking at beginning a build of a SPA Panther LSA. It's a single seat aluminium kit build from Florida USA, that meets the US LSA rules (according to the website).

     

    As I see it my options are to build under the SAAA or the RAA. If I go with SAAA I can register the Panther as a VH amateur built experimental? Is that correct?

     

    If I go with RAA, it would be registered 55-xxxx. Correct?

     

    So what are the advantages and disadvantages of each direction.

     

    I got my GFPT years ago and haven't flown since the nineties. I would prefer to go the route of a recreational licence, but would see no great problems either way. But I would like to keep the cost of flying down.

     

    Thanks in advance.

     

    Rob

     

     

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