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    No damage, no injuries = no investigation? There'll be a record of the incident, but no investigation.
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    Low wing aircraft that rely on a fuel pump to deliver fuel to the carburettor /fuel injection system need to feed from one tank at a time. Should both tanks be simultaneously plumbed to the fuel pump and one tank empty, the pump would suck air and result in an engine failure. The only way that type is system works is to have a sump tank lower than the wing tanks and gravity fed, then pumped to the engine. The Yaks and Nanchangs use this style of system. Despite the western propaganda, the eastern block countries produce some smart, well designed and built aircraft.
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    Wait 'til the ATSB report comes out. If the info provided to me is correct, the pilot was trained by the best pilot training organisation in the country.
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    Reportedly the selected fuel tank empty, the other had over an hours worth of fuel in it.
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    I have great faith in the ability and intentions of the Chairman of the organisation, but still hearing a lot of "watch this space" regarding training of matters relating to improved safety. The organisation employed a training expert some time ago, the only thing I've seen rolled out is a repackaged version of the L1 course written a couple of years ago. If nothing else, links to selected CASA, FAA and CAA (UK+NZ) safety resources would be far better than "watch this space". Pilots can learn from others mistakes, the same mistakes are made irrespective of the registration markings (VH or numbers) affixed to the aeroplane or country they're operating in.
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    When they were first released to the market they didn't! The reverse slots were then retrofitted and all subsequent production aircraft built with them.
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    The people who get to fly a variety of interesting aeroplanes are the ones who find themselves in the right place at the right time. (read: hand around airports a lot!) The more types you fly, the more you realise the handling between types doesn't vary greatly, it's more about understanding the systems and operating procedures.
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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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