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  1. I was under the impression you could not go far away from your starting field on an RPL except as part of your training - ie as a training nav. Flights around your starting field were when ever you wanted but travelling further was restricted.

     

    Is that correct?

     

    Hi Frank to answer your question no thats not correct, if you have a Xcountry endorsement it carries over to the RPL and you can fly as far away as you wish so long as it is within Australia

     

    Cheers

     

     

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  2. Hi Parkway

     

    As for pros and cons the way I see it and did it was, the RAA CERT to RPL once you have RADIO X country 2hrs under the hood on instruments a flight review then you can get signed off for your RPL if you have a school that offers this.

     

    You still need further endorsements for controlled airspace etc. but that can come after you have done some time flying with the RPL if you wish.

     

    Benefits are the majority of your training is done at a reduced rate whilst doing your RAA cert including the cross country component.

     

    Everyone is different so there is no real yard stick to say how many hours it will take you to achieve any or all of this.

     

    If you only wish to fly within Australia and carry no more than 3 pax + Pilot ( requires medical) then the RPL may be a good option after you complete your RAA cert.

     

    If you think you may wish to venture off into the aviation world and begin a career then doing the PPL from the start would be worth thinking about.

     

    Seems like you have lots to think about whatever you choose enjoy and safe flying cheers

     

     

  3. I have for some time seen on this forum the comparison between riding a motorcycle and flying.

     

    I have done both however a lot more riding than flying maybe that is why I just don't get how the 2 can be compared? Please help me out here.

     

    Flying is mostly in the air .......riding is mostly on the ground.......there is no structural issues with overspeeding just the trouble you get into when the police catch you once again on the ground......VNE will cause major issues when flying if done for any length of time once again in the air.

     

    To steer a bike it is weight shift to steer a plane you use controls.

     

    To fly a plane if you have an accident you have people who will crusify you before they know all the facts.

     

    Ok now I see the resemblance.

     

    Cheers

     

     

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  4. I guess this is a loaded question as the answers that you get can only be from those who either have driven or do drive/ride and those who do not. So realistically how can you get an accurate answer unless there has been a study done on this topic.

     

    There are some studies that indicate push bike riding assists greatly with balance and coordination.

     

    Why not try it out and do some flying 1 week after participating in driving activities and then do some with no driving and see how you feel or your instructor feels your flying lessons went for you.

     

    the most important thing to do either driving riding or flying is enjoy the experience

     

     

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