rhysmcc
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Not quite, for the Nav Endorsement you require 2hours IF time (which you can't do under RA-AUS) and for the Radio Endorsement you need English Proficiency Level 4 (which you don't have from your RA-AUS radio endorsement). However you don't need either these endorsements to get the RPL converted and could get them signed off during the Flight Review.
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Andy you have too much time on your hands
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Auto correct dazza get over it. (Notice there is no space prior to a full stop after a sentence)
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No they are two different qualifications that allow you to fly two different type of aircraft (VH registered or RA-AUS registered). If you want to fly a VH registered aircraft (up to 1500kg) you need the Recreational Pilots Licence issued by CASA. To fly RA-AUS registered aircraft (the ones with the numbers on the tail) you need a Recreational Pilot Certificate issued by RA-AUS. RA-AUS aircraft still have set stall speed requirements and MTOW of 600kg. There is nothing preventing you from holding both qualifications.
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Nothing in Part 61 has changed RA-AUS certificates or aircraft opera ration. Don't confuse your Recreational Pilots Certificate (issued by RA-AUS) with the Part 61 Recreational Pilots License (issued by CASA) they are not the same or interchangeable.
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I agree coljones, it's good to see the board making the decision to spend now to save later. Hopefully we will get some more details in the next few months regarding the costings. It's another reason we need to reexamine the cost cutting exercise, can we afford a loss this year (using the reserves) if we are budgeting less expenses in the years to come (following this new system). I'm sure these are the questions being asked at HQ and at the Board, hopefully we as members will be privy to it too.
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I've had the odd speeding ticket, does that count? I'm over debating this with you, you have your opinion and I have mine. With any luck our paths will never need to cross and that will be the end of it.
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living is a human right, flying an aircraft not so much.
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Frank I'm not saying it's right or wrong, simply trying to get across that flying is a privilege not a right as some seem to think. Its the same as driving a car or owning a gun, if you don't follow the rules the privilege will be revoked. "We" referred to RA-AUS, the association of members. You'd be crazy to think the actions of one individual wouldn't bring the association (or recreational aviation in general) to the attention of CASA. I'm not saying that is the case here, but we shouldn't condone acting outside of the regulations or conditions of exemptions.
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We operate on exceptions to certain regulations, under strict conditions. Should the regulator believe we aren't adhering to these conditions or that it's no longer in the public's safety they can withdraw them at any time. A good example would be the Jabiru Engine, a few bad types of engines but it was easier to enforce on the whole lot. I'm not supporting the case for it to happen so can't really give you a reason for it, but if CASA were to believe there was a major issue within RA-AUS (training, pilot airmanship, maintenance) you can bet they will act swiftly and ask questions later. (I'm not suggesting there is any such issue).
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and what about the people around them? should they be forced to live with the consequences of your decisions? I'm not familiar with these "god given rights", where is written that you have a right to fly? Don't get so caught up with rights that you completely forgot about responsibilities.
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the same could be said about a drunk driver, it's all okay until he crashes into your wife or child. CASA are not your parents, they are your regulator and we all operate under Australian Law. Like it or not this includes aviation. A democracy doesn't mean you can go and do whatever you like with no regard to the rules and regulations.
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Until he stacks it on someone. Then we'll all be grounded. The rules aren't just made up to make your life harder, it's about balancing risk and safety with your enjoyment. Play by the rules or don't play.
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The Nav Endorsement does not include CTA. CTA and CTZ are separate endorsements which you can get on both your RPL and PPL. I could be wrong but I don't think it's required for the PPL.
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Assuming you have the required number of hours, then all that would be left to do is pass the PPL flight exam. It is possible the flight school may want to do a few lessons with you though if you've not flown with them before (to ensure you have the required flight training).
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I get the Australian Flying on the Apple Newsstand and have no issues reading it on the iPad. Although there are some bad examples of digital magazines out there.
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It's basically just a flight review, so it takes as long as it takes to be up to the flight schools standard. 5-15 hours sounds like a good range, although I'd be concerned if it was at the higher end.
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https://www.raa.asn.au/2014/10/motions-from-19th-of-october-board-meeting/ will lead you the link to download the motions from the board meeting in Oct 2014. I believe it's these that Andy is referring too (Edit: Or not) The website is a mess, with information placed all over and no easy way to find. I for one am glad the board and CEO have decided to revamp it as part of the modernisation project. You'll also see in those motions that Subscription for the Magazine was approved from April 2015. Edit: Andy I must admit I don't remember seeing that motion you have quoted before. Was this passed in Oct 2014 as the date suggests or has the webpage been edited incorrectly?
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The actual "convert" only required some paperwork for CASA, however to do the flight review and cover off the endorsements I wanted took about 5 hours flying time (2hrs was for Instrument Flight). It will vary depending on your flying experience, the requirements of the flight school doing your review and choice of aircraft. I went from flying Jabiru's under RA-AUS to doing my flight review in c172.
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The fact that there is no cost in sending out extra copies of the digital version should mean it shouldn't cost anything to subscribe to for non-members. The association can then use the wider audience to attract new members. I don't see any reason why a copy wouldn't be put on apple/android "new stand stores". The use of Facebook to "share" the link would also create a wider audience. We have an ageing membership, if we don't look at ways of attracting new members then our numbers will fall. Less members equals more cost per member. Given the cash reserves and the likely budget savings we will see in the next couple of years after the less labour extensive renewal processes is implemented, surely some of the deficit could be absorbed instead of the "$50 membership increase", so that with the "magazine rebate" members will actually see fee reduction in real terms? Yet we've managed to use Electronic Flight Bags and download/access all the regulatory documents (AIP, CASRs and CARs).
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This system sounds like it could save the association hundreds of thousands in reduced staffing (paper based manual labour) each year. Good to see some progress and the board has made the right decision to spend now to save later.
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This has been asked a few times, the CEO indicated that it was coming and I'm hoping he'll share some the details at the GM. I think we are going to find while the membership pay the majority of income, it will actually be aircraft registration and FTF that take up most of the expense (staffing).
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I believe they do already have digital link up meetings, phone hookup and the electronic forum (not sure about video), however our constitution requires the 2 face to face board meetings. Might be worth asking for that to be removed/replaced in a submission to the CEO on constitutional change.
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When they say no pilot certificate, was it because his membership hadn't been renewed or was he only a non flying member?
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Yes I agree with your point (an extra $84.70 per year at the current rate), maybe the membership fees need to be reduced to "counter' some of the increase in subscription (say $40 off?). We really need to know how much we are saving in real terms though to make judgement. The CEO seems to be switched on when it comes to finances so hopefully he will clue the members in at the GM. I would like to see the figures in terms of: How much it costs to produce the magazine ready for digital/print (i.e. the staff/labour cost) How much it costs to print a copy of the magazine (Ideally in different quantities assuming the more copies the cheaper the price) How much it costs to mail out the printed copy How much is made from the advertising in the magazine currently The proof will be in the numbers.
