johncarlo

I guess what I'm trying to say is before the RPL existed those same schools advertised the RPC but it's now been replaced by the RPL, which means a decline in RPC promotion and take-up, meaning less RA-AUS memberships forward? The CASA RPL is the favoured option?

I guess what I'm trying to say is before the RPL existed those same schools advertised the RPC but it's now been replaced by the RPL, which means a decline in RPC promotion and take-up, meaning less RA-AUS memberships forward? The CASA RPL is the favoured option?

Not sure if this has already been posted but I found this comprehensive list of Oz flying schools really handy... http://www.aeroclub.com.au/directory/flying-schools-training

Not sure if this has already been posted but I found this comprehensive list of Oz flying schools really handy... http://www.aeroclub.com.au/directory/flying-schools-training

Been browsing many flight schools and most of them are solely promoting the RPC. Does that mean RA-AUS have declining memberships of new students? Is there a financial incentive for schools to be promoting the RPL over the RPC or am I missing something in my understanding, as they're still two separate options right? Ps. I'm looking for a school to do my PPL in Sydney, who will recognise my RPC hours.

Been browsing many flight schools and most of them are solely promoting the RPC. Does that mean RA-AUS have declining memberships of new students? Is there a financial incentive for schools to be promoting the RPL over the RPC or am I missing something in my understanding, as they're still two separate options right? Ps. I'm looking for a school to do my PPL in Sydney, who will recognise my RPC hours.

You saw me?? Well how embarrassing But all the best with your flying, I'll see you around!

Yep, grass! It was also a little moist, after rain last few days.

Correct! It was a good ole LSA55. Correct again! I do have muscles of a gorilla! I skinny gorilla who hasn't been to the gym in a year!

I've had my RPC for 12 months and recently started flying again after being offline due to major surgery. 1st time was with previous Instructor to make sure I remembered everything, and all went well. Did 2nd circuits a few weeks later, then did my 3rd 2 weeks ago. As I landed full stop and hit the ground, for some reason I pulled the brake full immediately, not gradually. The plane skidded beyond any controlling for about 70m into the long grass (the skid marks were somewhat like a "candy cane" shape for visual). Thankfully no damage as the long grass caught the wheels and stopped the plane before reaching any of the wire fencing a few metres away. If I had been on the other runway, I would have most certainly crashed into the parked planes which were in the same side I stopped but on the other runway (phew). My instructor got a bit annoyed (his plane) but saw there was no damage. I was so embarrassed. I also hurt my left chest as my instinct during the skid was to pull harder on the brake, so I reached across with my left hand to help my right hand pull the brake in the centre console - and with a seatbelt on I strained my chest with that reach across. I still don't know why I pulled the brake so hard, it was such a smooth, no crosswind, early runway landing. It's like driving a car, you don't go from 100km/hr and pull the handbrakes. Silly me.

My instructor has a hanger there and I did some training there. There can be a very strong wind corridor because of the terrain and trees.

The latest Sports Pilot magazine has an excellent summary of each step required for RPC to RPL conversion - and to be honest it is a LOT of work and looks like a considerable amount of money out of pocket (like getting medicals). Was this your experience Kununurra?

Thanks for the advice. They're very expensive tho!

Is there any benefit converting? I understand they're identical? RPL came to effect 1 September last year. Does the RPL carry greater weight if wanting to acquire PPL? And any advice on best approach or good school in wider Sydney area for RPC to PPL route? Main consideration is quickest conversion possible. I learnt to fly at The Oaks. Thank you friends. Good morning.

Hi friends, I just want to share that I completed my first solo flight yesterday! I was taught by John Taru from The Oaks and he's been great. First time up by myself actually had less fanfare than I expected. I thought I would have "first love" type feelings but no, I just did what I had learnt and landed and that was it. Was a great feeling nevertheless and a real sense of achievement. Can't wait for my next solo flight this weekend, maybe I should try some acrobatics. NOT!!! :)