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  1. rhysmcc
    Sounds like the company was doing very well from our arrangement, $300,000 a year for 10,000 copies and collecting all advertising fees. Great news to hear 5 years of digital will be online.
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    I'm happy to forgo the paper magazine instead of a $40 membership increase. I'm happy with the boards decision on this issue so won't be drafting any motion on this. I can understand your concern re the changes in the prices but it just discussion after all, nothing official was ever stated. It's now $90 and more then likely go up as less people go the subscription route.
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    rick-p, surely you are not now suggesting the issue is it took too long for the digital magazine to be implemented? I look forward to seeing your motion at the AGM regarding providing members "free" magazines and a fee rise of $90.
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    I've been critical of the board in the past but I must agree, on the whole they have done a good job over the past 18 months. The hard decisions are never popular but the Board hasn't ignored the issues which had to be address. It's a thankless job, no matter what they do some members won't be happy. Keep up the good work, only downside is some poor communication but even that appears to be improving (latest board minutes good example).
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    Maybe we could do that in the thread on the issue? Somehow I don't think the members would like a $70 increase membership fee with the option to claim a $70 rebate by switching to digital. What the board has done is a much better option forward, letting those members opt-in to receiving the paper version at the new cost. Yep it was free before but now it's not, just like a lot of things these days. I don't believe the Board has tried to hide anything in regards to the magazine, it's not something new, it's been on the table for months now (was it back in Oct it was voted at the board meeting?).
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    What does the magazine have to do with the Pilot Certificate issue being discussed?
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    I believe it's a requirement given by CASA (maybe in the deed?).
  8. rhysmcc
    Actually pilots make these requests all the time to save track miles or sequencing delays to the duty runway. It is also offered sometimes from ATC, nothing prevents it and it's the pilots choice to accept it or not. The key word is nominate (i.e. duty runway), non duty can be offered at any time (except now LAHSO can't be used with more then 20kts xw on either runway). At the end of the day, the pilot accepted the approach, it didn't work out and he did the right thing and went around. Everyone made it safely on the ground.
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    Great news Andy. Do you think past issues of the Mag will be put up on PDF?
  10. rhysmcc
    If the crosswind was 30kts, then runway 34 most likely wouldn't have been a nominated runway. The pilot would have known the wind conditions (from the ATIS most likely), he may have requested or been offered 34 to reduce his delay or track miles or training as has been pointed out.
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    Since when does common sense come into it Don? The rules are quite clear, if you want to pilot a RA-AUS aircraft you need a RA-AUS Pilot Certificate. If you have a PPL, you need to fly a registered aircraft. Whether the rules should change or not is something completely different, doesn't make it any more legal today though.
  12. rhysmcc
    So how do you get around the fact as a PPL you are flying an unregistered aircraft?
  13. rhysmcc
    Hi Keith, just because charges were not laid does not mean what he did was legal, there are many reasons why the matter was not taken on by the DPP, lack of evidence could be one. Regulation isn't a wish list, it's law set by the govt (under the Act) and overseen by parliament.
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    Keith, if CASA want it a certain way, you take it to court and win, they can just change the regulation to get what they want. I've posted parts of the regulations which I believe exclude PPLs from operating RAA aircraft, I've yet to see anyone post something in the regulations to support your argument.
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    But we know it's not, CASA and RAA have both said so, any judgement otherwise will just see the regulation tightened anyway.
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    if it's not an email it's a phone call to the office. 10,000 members deserve an open forum to discuss and debate the issues. Half the time we don't even get to know what the issue is until the decision by the "representative" board is made. Where's the policy manual that should be governing the staff? PS where is the recent board resolution regarding the life time membership appointment?
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    You need to read the whole CAO not just cherry pick the parts out. In order to operate the aircraft under the exemptions you need a pilot certificate (and operate as per the Ops Manual) . No pilot certificate, no exemptions. Registered Aircraft is not the same as an Australian Aircraft. RA-AUS aircraft are considered an Australian Aircraft, but not so a Registered Aircraft. This was pointed out on the other thread on this issue
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    I'm assuming the webcast was also recorded, what's the chances of it being available for download/viewing? Can't call the office but maybe one of the board members know? Edit: Never mind, facebook holds the answer (will be uploaded to youtube in a few days)
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    I haven't quoted the whole CAO, but subsection 3 relates to the exemptions from CASR/CARs, including the requirement to be registered (VH). To me it seems clear, if you don't have a pilot certificate then you can't use the exemptions. There are other points such as having to comply with the Ops Manual (which has it's own requirements to needing the pilot certificate. The pilot certificate is defined in the instrument: Clearly a PPL issued by CASA doesn't meet this requirement. Note: This relates to the CAO issued 24/02/2015 and I don't have the old one at hand to see if any of the above is new
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    Strange they couldn't find a charge or 2, my reading of the CAO, if you don't comply with the requirements (such as a pilot cert and being a member), then the rest of the CAO doesn't apply, thus you are flying an unregistered (illegal) aircraft under the Regs.
  21. rhysmcc
    I'm not an airline pilot but it doesn't seem like no go conditions. 800ft isn't that low considering the ILS, the main factor will be the vis in the heavy rain and the location of the "cells" when nearing the aerodrome. Expect delays
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    Good on the board for pointing the CEO in this direction. I'm sure the digital version won't be perfect come June but the first version of anything never is. People need to see it for what it is, cutting of services to avoid an increase of fees. If you don't like that well the board have arranged for a 2nd option just for you, pay the extra fee and get your mag in the mail. The digital version needs some work, should be free to subscribe for everyone and uploaded where ever we can stick a copy.
  23. rhysmcc
    Gold Coast, Perth, Cairns and Brisbane towers are all "slated" for the new digital strip technology. They will join Broome, Rockhampton, Adelaide and Melbourne who already use the suite. The issue with this system from what I've heard is inputting flight plans is harder then now so the use of NAIPS will be paramount to gain access airborne.
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    It's the "little technology" that makes it work. At Class C aerodromes (and TCU/Enroute centres), all that info you give needs to be entered into the system which then prints out the strip in the tower, not often would a clearance be given until that strip has printed out and been checked.
  25. rhysmcc
    Usually you would have an outbound and inbound strip, however they could use the same one depending on the local operating procedures. Do you put in a flight plan into NAIPS or do you just call up with details? Either way the strips would be prepared once they receive your flight notification.
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