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    The following are all types I have logged hours as Pilot in Command and fit into what I would consider to be interesting aeroplanes. Endorsed on: - Lockheed 10A (the original Electra!) - Beech D18S - Curtiss P40N Flown as Pilot in Command: (ie these types endorsement not required) - AT6-Harvard - CAC Wirraway - Yak 18T, 50, 52, 52TW and 55M - Sukhoi SU26 - Extra 300 - Globe Swift - Beech 17 Staggerwing - Boeing Stearman - Ryan ST3KR - Chipmunk - Pitts S1S - Breezy - Piper J3 Cub - Aeronca Champ - Cessna 170, 180, 185 - DH Tiger Moth
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    Weight and Balance / loading systems are aircraft type specific, so the BAK will not cover all loading systems. The requirements of CASR 61.385 addresses the requirement to be familiar with an aircraft's performance, loading, operating systems and procedures. Both the pilot and their flying instructor need to be satisfied the requirements of CASR 61.385 are met. The trend for schools insisting on RPC converts completing the BAK exam seems to be a lack of understanding of the RPC conversion process.
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    A common misconception and reflection of very poor training in a such a critical manoeuvre. You said "When all lift goes", this is not so, when a wing stalls lift decreases and drag increases.
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    Totally agree, I teach initial slow flight/stall recovery in the context of getting too slow on a turn into final and a bounce / balloon recovery. After solo circuit consolidation do further stalls, UA recovery, incipient spin (or developed spinning if aircraft type allows). I'm sure current instructors are wary of stalling and don't teach recognition / recovery correctly. I taught my son to fly last year and recently he completed a check out on a new type. The instructor wouldn't let him stall the aircraft, as soon as the stall warning sounded the instructor insisted on him recovering.
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    I know this sound counter intuitive, but I've had success in noisey radial engined aircraft inserting foam ear plugs into my ears before putting on the headset. They reduce the engine and background air noise, but don't seem to reduce the audio from the headsets.
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    I'm finding some of these answers interesting and amusing! Let's think about what's happening in level flight - lift supports weight (refer to the diagrams you've displayed). If we now progressively reduce airspeed by reducing power we must increase the angle of attack to maintain lift in order to maintain height. As the critical angle (stall angle) is exceeded lift decreases, this results in a change in flight path, as weight now exceeds lift. The change in relative airflow over the tail plane results in a significant reduction in the downforce produced by the tailplane , which was holding the nose of the aeroplane up, therefore the nose will pitch down. This is way easier to describe with the use of a whiteboard and diagrams! This description only addresses the classic stall entry taught by most flying instructors - ie entry from level flight.
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    Anyone see the irony in a hard copy Sport Pilot "Special Election Edition" being distributed to members? I understood that an on-line version was just as effective as a hard copy? If so why produce a very costly hard copy just because there's an election? My feeling is the money would be better spent delivering some educational material. Thoughts?
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    An interesting process. I often wonder whether people go through the same calculations for boat or motor cycle ownership? I'd suggest that if cash is that tight that you need to go through this process you should keep renting. I've owned and operated many aircraft over the years and it's simply not viable from a $ point of view if your not going to fly 100+ hours per year. Syndicates can make this work, but lay out the ground rules (in writing) before you start and charge yourselves an hourly rate. Each member contributes equally towards the fixed costs on a monthly basis, each member who flies the aircraft pays an amount to cover fuel, oil, tyres, etc (stuff that's costs when the aircraft is flying). Review / adjust the charges at least annually. Here's a spreadsheet that doesn't look too bad to me: http://sharemyaircraft.com/documents/hourlycosts.xls
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    There is no need to complete any written exams to convert from RPC to RPL.
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    If the TOGA switches were pushed when inhibited (below 5'RA for x seconds) a further push would be required when out of the inhibit - ie airborne plus x seconds.
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    In fact, they are co-pilots then. The first/second officer title is not a recognised term in any NAA reg's that I'm aware of.
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    So that would make them First Officers then?
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    Unless the SO holds a Type Rating, as opposed to a Cruise Relief Type Rating, they cannot occupy the RHS below 10,000 or 20,000' - varies with NAA. The Boeing 777 GoAround procedure is pretty much as described by Dutch Roll. The investigation results will tell what occurred as opposed to any speculation.
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    Has anyone completed the Online L1 Mainteance Authority course and assessment? If so, what are your thoughts?
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    Temora!
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    A newspaper has named the F/O (who they say is a pilot from a major Australian airline on leave without pay)
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    I wasn't suggesting that, in fact I believe it should be left to the pilot/aircraft operator to determine whether any training is required. Just don't use the term "type" to describe aircraft of similar design and handling characteristics, particularly when the term has already been defined and accepted to mean as per the FAA definition.
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    I think that's what the RAAPs were meant to resolve. RAAP-1 Concerning Types Training makes interesting reading, I'm a little more confused having read it. Here's what the FAA define an aircraft type as: Type: As used with respect to the certification, ratings, privileges, and limitations of airmen, means a specific make and basic model of aircraft, including modifications thereto that do not change its handling or flight characteristics. Examples include: DC–7, 1049, and F–27.
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    ARO has summed things up well.
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    It seems to be a bit like the CASA part 61/141/142 rules, there wouldn't seem to be a safety case for creating these rules? Maybe they've been mandated by CASA? If the rules are trying to prevent accidents, where is education component? If warranted, the education should address the items to be ticked off by the L4 on the 8 pages of form 7. Again, what responsibility is carried by the L4, they make certain "recommendations" on the final inspection report.
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    Id be curious to learn what liability an L4 (or any other accepted person) would carry should an aircraft crash on a test flight? If the inspector has given the thumbs up, surely they are saying this thing is good to fly? The statement in the tech manual indicating the inspector is simply completing an independent inspection and not guaranteeing airworthiness would be dubious defence in court? Scenario: Ralph builds an aeroplane for the purpose of learning to fly. His aircraft has the appropriate progress inspections and gets his RPC holder mate George to "test fly" it. Aeroplane has a failure of some sort resulting in a prang, George is permanently incapacitated, George takes Ralph to court to sue for damages. Ralph tells the court he just built the aircraft to the best of his ability, it had four inspections by an RAAus expert and here are copies of the forms proving it was inspected. The forms include an extensive checklist and all items are marked satisfactory and signed by the expert. George says the inspector said it was safe, I just built it so sue him.
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    An Ibis GS700? ASN Aircraft accident 31-JUL-2016 Ibis GS-700 Magic 19-7555
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    $200/hour dual. You could also consider going up to Dan at Wings Out West at Dubbo. He operates Piper Cubs and might have onsite accom'.
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    Suggest you contact the Op's /Deputy Manager. The new Op's Manual will clearly define "type". If you're going to hire a different type from a school you'll need to do some dual before they'll hire it to you. This would satisfy any training requirement for a different type.
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