2tonne

My father-in-law built an impressive shed out of two shipping containers, but it has a steel A-frame roof supported by steel beams. He keeps a couple of trucks and cars in it that are being restored. I'll see if I can dig up a photo.

 

 

Google: CASA ActFirst thing that comes up is: Civil Aviation Act 1988 - Comlaw

 

 

There's nothing to stop you googling CASA's powers, then looking at 292/14 and deciding for yourself.

You seem pretty knowledgeable about this, I thought you might be able to tell us.

 

 

TP, I think that is what people want to see - CASA's legal justification for the action. So far, I can't see that any has been provided.

 

 

Pretty clever roo, driving an HT at 100 kmh!

Yep, was asking for that one.

 

 

I once hit a roo doing 100 kmh in an HT Premier. Only damage was a broken headlight (and a messed up roo)

 

 

The aircraft that I saw doing huge circuits was VH registered. On 25 we ended up turning base out near the point while we were following this aircraft. At least there were no parachute ops at the time!

 

 

No, that isn't 7600 doing the huge circuits, but I know there is at least one aircraft that does. I think their downwind leg is somewhere out near Beachmere. Makes life difficult for everyone else.

 

 

I did an hour of solo circuits last Friday morning in 7600. It was smooth air and as always she was great to fly.

 

 

Wow, I read the Men Past 40 section and realize now that all my ailments are due to "glandular inflammation".

 

 

Atone moment I have 500k with my super fund and it comes with almost no exclusions. If you try to increase cover above this default limit, then you have to go into full disclosure about all risky activities including flying ultralights.

 

 

Oscar said"........ 5. The CASA action has relied on a statement of statistics that have not been made transparent - and that, indeed, CASA is resisting all efforts to be made transparent. Surely, that alone should make those who support the validity of the CASA action rather more than unsettled? If right is on your side, why would you HIDE the evidence?Oscar, read my post #941 , it is JABIRU stopping the freedom of information of the statistics that CASA use the 46 engine failures.

Just out of interest, on what basis could Jabiru interfere with an FOI request?

 

 

Hi Tim,

 

Sorry to hear about Dwayne's injuries, I wish him all the best for his recovery.

 

 

Contempt can get you there pretty quick.

My understanding (which is limited) is that for you to be in contempt of Court, you would have to report on something during a trial (ie under judicial review or "sub judice") in a way that could pervert the course of justice. This only comes into effect when a coronial inquest is active, not when it is pending. This is why reporters can interview witnesses at the scene of an accident/crime, but not when a inquest/trial is underway.

 

 

Hey Tony (good name)How does the Jabiru's compare to the Tecnams to fly? There is a Jabiru available for hire in my local area, that I might get to fly when I get my Cert. A year off flying! That must have hurt?

Tony

Yep, the year off was painful. It was a wife enforced break, but I complained enough that she eventually gave in.

I really like both aircraft. They are different, but I am probably not experienced enough to be able to describe those differences well. The Tecnam feels a little more stable and the approach on final definitely feels slower. Landing the Tecnam feels a bit easier. But, having said that, I was finding that my landings in the Jab had become pretty consistent. I also think that there is less time spent trimming the jab, but that might just be the difference between the manual lever in the 160 vs the electric trim in the Tecnam which feels slow at times.

 

One other difference I think is that if you pull the power off in the jab on final with full flap you get a high sink rate compared to the Tecnam. Still getting to know the Tecnam though.

 

Cheers,

 

Tony

 

 

I have 4 or 5 hours in 7600. Prior to moving to Brisbane in January, I had been training in a J160 at Lilydale. Went solo in Sep 2013 then had a year off flying. Got back into it again last September almost a year to the day after 1st solo. Had clocked up a few more solo flights in the J160 before the move north.

 

I am having a great time flying the Tecnam from Redcliffe with plenty of circuits at Caboolture as well.

 

Cheers, Tony (also)

 

 

I am also training in 7600. Seems to be a popular aircraft! I have been flying with both Mahl and Wayne and enjoying the lessons.

 

 

Well put SDQDI. I also cannot see the relevance of speedway to recreational flying.

 

 

First solo for me was in a J160 at 17 hours. Under strict instructions to do one circuit (unless go around needed of course). I think one circuit was enough for me, almost excitement overload by the time I finished the landing roll.

 

 

I was born in Canberra and then left.

 

They blew up the hospital I was born in, and the house I lived in burnt down in the 2003 bushfires.

 

All memories have been erased.

 

 

Only an hour late, no rain, no wind or storms. Happy to have missed it.

 

 

Hope it's the footy delayed to Sunday, not my flight!

 

 

I found the digital version easy to read. But, as someone who spends most of the day looking at a computer screen, I prefer a paper mag just to have less screen time in the evening. So, I may still stump up for the paper version.

 

 

Yep, mines on that list. More time to browse the forums here, so not all bad:smile:

 

 

Our aircraft is already delayed into Melbourne. By the look of it I might be contending with some flash flooding once on the ground.