Dave.

Pylon Thank you for the reply.

How hard is it to bring a plane in from anther country like the USA ?

Do you guys know if there are any of these in Australia ?

They look like a pretty fun aeroplane anyone have any experience with them ?

I did a bit of a google search but didn't find anything specific to Au.

Thanks for the information, I flicked off a couple of emails I'll see what happens.

Dave , It's not the skill necessarily.. It's the paperwork and liability factor. Try working with someone airside on aircraft servicing or workshop and see the paperwork and documentation. Till the weight of paper equals the aircraft weight, you don't get into the air . the U/L scene is a bit more simplified, (perhaps, but where is it heading?) but if the owner or operator does something wrong, that you might get the blame for, you might lose your house. Welcome to the Aviation world. Nev

Thanks Nev.

I don't really know whats involved in the paperwork side of things but I imagine it's fairly involved, QA proses and all.

I was mainly thinking of just for my own engine, not even sure if it's worth my time doing when I could be doing something else.

Just curious.

Sonds like a good weekend.

Way to go Maj.

If it is under CASA you also need an approved workshop, as well as the required LAME training ticket.Some engine manufacturers have very complete manuals with all clearances torqueing figures, etc which you NEED. You also need to incorporate all current AD's when building the engine. Nev

As far as uncertified aircraft engines go, an unlimited L2 technically has the right to do it. It does qualifyas major work, and generally most engine rebuilds are done by suitable engine shops such as B Floods etc.

Personally the potential liability involved in touching an engine used in a training or hire machine, is way more risk that I would choose to accept, so I prefer those engines to be done in an approved shop.

 

Unless one is suitable equipped with all the necessary factory tooling to do the job correctly, and have access to all the required maintenance data, it is by far best left to the experts !!...................Maj...

Thanks guys I only ask because I am a diesel mechanic by trade and have spent a lot of time building engines and other components.

I'm not trying to say that would qualify me to work on aircraft but I am 100% sure I have the skills to build an aircraft engine given I had the right service information.

Gee that guys keen for a few $$

Kind of on subject.

Whats involved in building an aircraft engine ?

I mean I know how to build engines I was just interested in what qualification you need to build an aircraft engine.

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

Hi Dave,

Western Qld was my reason for flying too. Nearly every town has an airstrip right beside it. So easy to fly in and walk around town and none of the hassles of transport at destination you get in larger places. You will need long range tanks out there. Not essential, but nice to have the option of extended flight and less diversions to get fuel.

 

 

 

Next decision for you - go into General Aviation (Cessna, Piper etc, Private Pilot's License) or Recreational Aviation (ultralights, Pilot Certificate). Each have their merits. Ultralight just means at the lighter end of aviation. Today they are very similar to the 2 seat GA aircraft and some can go in either category. It is worth discussing the kind of flying you want to do with the Flying Schools to see which path they recommend. You will get lots of advice here from people who have done it before.

 

 

 

Go fly!

 

 

Sue

And being able to fly would really open the country up to me. I would like long range tanks.

I am leaning more towards a PPL but I don't really know that much about it as yet, from what I've been told if I have a rec certificate I can only carry one passenger and also cant fly into major airports like Brissy ? Not that I plan on flying to Brissy any time soon but I don't want to limit myself.

May I also recommend you pick up a copy of the RAAus magazine 'Sport Pilot' if available out there on the news stand. If not get back to me and I'll see you get a copy. This site is also great for communication with other people here in the North

I'll see if I can get a copy this afternoon.

Hi Dave, if you are ever down our way call in... we have a local flying mate who hails from the Isa, and shares his time between there and down our way, will let him know and you might catch up, he's a wealth of information and likely can give you some local advice

There is a Recreational flight school at Mount Isa and a visiting CFI, same one I trained with, so there is no need to travel east to get to your training. Just do it, and enjoy!

I was thinking I'd have to go to the east coast to learn.

Hi guys and girls new guy here from Mt Isa.... Well I live here I'm not from here.

Been in a few planes and a few helicopters but never flown one.

I would like to buy myself a small plane just to get out and explore the area and also to fly out to the East coast and up to Darwin from time to time. I would like to be able to land on bush strips and just out on flat looking ground.

First things first I've got to learn how to fly.

Dave.

I cant help with any of your questions.

But I'm in outback qld as well, I'm in Isa.

A chap wanted me to fit nitro some years back to his Lycoming. He did manage Aust Champion, so was really fair dinkum. Nev

How much power would you get out of that thing ?

What would you do with a plane like that ? Some kind of racing ?