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I would say the Truckee may have had "pushonitis" because regardless of whether lights were flashed or not he should have slowed until he figured out what was going on. I concur with Kaz on this one

I would say that the plane and then vehicle with high beam tried to alert the driver. Having watched it twice I'm not on the truckers side.

I'm also doomed, where am I going to get parts for my crystal set !

OK, that's enough of this weeks "Dick Smith bashing" I'd be more worried about the sale of 2.5 percent of our remaining agricultural land being sold in one hit to the Chinese. The massive Kidman holding is about to fall into foreign hands. I bet there are a few bush strips in the 24000 square kilometres that we will be denied access to in the future. As for growing FT's precious beetroot, we won't have the land.

Your timing is impeccable, I'd forgotten I left a beer in the freezer. Good joke too by the way

I can relate to that, this time last year my passenger and I nearly became another statistic when a foreign student tried to land over the top when we were on short final at YYWG. Close enough to tell he was wearing Raybans.

In the ATSB booklet "a pilots guide to staying safe in the vicinity of non-towered aerodromes" it also states the 6 minimum broadcasts that pilots pilots should make when operating from non towered aerodromes. Same as stated by Robbo. Quote"broadcasting on the CTAF effectively helps reduce the risk of mid air collisions or reduced separation by SUPPORTING pilots visual lookout for traffic. This is known as radio-alerted see-and-avoid" A no brainer really

Th That's only if you are flying a Tanarg Bionix 13 or an even faster P&M Quick R - you will have had a birthday by the time the other trikes make the circuit. ,

Given that I fly in an open cockpit, rather than the expense and unreliability of modern electronics I may decide to use other methods of signalling my intentions in the circuit. I have found a Very pistol, semaphore flags and smoke grenades on EBay.

D Don't have a problem in the world with the governance of my flying. I was just making comment on the choking bureaucracy of this modern era.

It's not just the aviation authority. Australia is one of the most over governed, bureaucratic, over regulated countries in the world. And is getting worse as bureaucracy is an inward looking cancer that feeds on itself. Those that grew up in the 50s, 60, and 70s, cherish those memories.

Firstly, I said nothing about you needing a new hobby, each to their own. I gather from your posts that you are a died in the wall rag and tube aficionado and would like to fly as it was back then, free and unfettered. Hence your desire to keep it simple, little or no technology. Fine by me however I spent all my working life along with my interests emerged in technology and I am comfortable in utilising any advantages it offers to enhance my experience and assist in keeping me safe. I will at some stage plan a flight up your way as I'm sure we will have something in common to talk about Cheers

Hang on a minute fella, it was you that posted "happy to be classed as a moron".

A Actually here in Vic we don't need to jettison something to start a bush fire our government departments usually get in first.

I have been using an iPad mini cellular running OZ runways for two years now. Bloody fantastic. It is in a RAM mount just below my MGL Enigma which is also GPS equipped. Numerous outback trips into far west NSW and QLD and never lost GPS lock. Just be careful if you go down the path a carrying a LiPo battery onboard as they are volatile especially when it comes to charging. I don't have an enclosed cockpit so at least I can throw one overboard if it catches fire.

I fly regional Vic and outback NSW and QLD without the need for an ASIC card. Have even flown into 2 security airports with no issues, just be aware that if you leave airside you may have a problem getting back.

Sorry Squiddy, but radios themselves ARE reliable it is when the human gets involved that the trouble starts. Bad installation, lack of operational knowledge, etc, etc. If you have so little faith in modern electronic technology suggest you avoid commercial flights, diagnostic medicine, space travel, etc.

You could always try and pick up a tuner for your EFIS, that way you can watch the programme as well as listen to it. Try Tandy.

Yeh, Gun Culture and the sub thread of RAA Bashing are two we could start with.

Aviate Navigate Communicate. Observe,observe,observe falls into the first two I would have thought and dependency on radio into the third. Rather than be technology Luddites wouldn't it make more sense to employ any equipment that can assist us in the above. I agree too much dependence on any one device may bring us undone, however that is no reason not to use it.

If you are relying on any part of your aircraft to perform perfectly THEN you are setting yourself up for a surprise. Radios as a device ARE reliable, as you cited yourself it is the human factor in the majority of cases causing the problem. I personally have always utilised any technology or device that enhances performance or safety. Please don't tell me you drive a vehicle that has ESC or ABS fitted. It may detract from you driving (airmanship) ability

Feel free to enlighten me as to "what is require of you"

I suspect we are never going to agree on this subject, however cost and quality are not valid reasons. radio systems ARE reliable and the transmission quality CAN be achieved regardless of which aircraft. Technology and proper installation can assure this is so. They are also a two way device, transmit and receive and its amazing when touring how much information regarding your destination can be gleaned by listening and talking to other pilots ( not to mention Melb Centre) Why would you not turn your radio on if conducting a LAF ? Especially as you say you have one fitted. I fly out of a very small regional strip but at times have air tractors, fire bombers, rotary, charter, and touring aircraft in the CTAF so I make calls as a courtesy to them and my own safety.

Its not "the majority that need to upskill" It is the sub-cretin minority that need to get their act together ! Since man first took to the air we have been seeking and adopting technology to assist us and make flying safer. Why would you NOT fit a radio, makes no sense.

There in lies the problem - "if done correctly" "Circuit procedures" - we have recreational pilots out there flying 500ft circuits, no radio and those that do have a radio not trained in its use. And then we have the gliding fraternity. And then we have our friendly Cocky who only flys occasionally and uses his radio as if he is on the CB in the tractor talking to the missus back at the homestead.