Spriteah

Dear Fellow RAA and GA Flyers. I have previously placed a message on this thread in which I endorsed Bacchus Marsh Flying School or TSVN I think they may be known as. I have to retract any positive comments I have made about the school. I could not in good faith recommend them to any pilots or future pilots and would request all who choose them to use caution. Regards, Jim

See this topic is not clear. A previous post expressed caution of exceeding vne calculating on ias which I found disturbing. The more I read the more I trust the asi and vne shown on that instrument. Unless my pilot handbook says different. Jim

Interesting stuff. So DJ. If I fly my plane to IAS VNE at any height that is within the flight manual, and, the ASI is accurate can I exceed VNE in your oppinion? When I say can I what I mean is will I (true airspeed) and is this really exceeding VNE or has this been factored into the design testing of the aircraft? Jim.

SO far my import is all good. Just waiting on a CASA inspection and it's all good. C172M with 4000hrs frame 400 on motor IFR Panel. Jim

airspeed will significantly under read because of density altitude considerations. This is important IF you descend at a high speed. Your actual speed may cause you to be over VNE. This is an interesting one. Now the forces on the aircraft at higher altitude will be less due to air density being lower. So "can we exceed the VNE when the indicated is under it?" Any smarties out there that can answer that? Jim

Hi all, If you have any non-working avionics are do not want it anymore please contact me and I'll consider buying it from you. Regards, Jim Tatlock Austec Avionics

Oh yeah sorry. GA PPL.

Does anyone have some ppl past or practice exams. If so I would appreciate a copy of them. Please provide link or send me a PM. Thanks in advance. Jim Tatlock.

Can anyone give me advice to what the crew at Ballarat are like? I'm considering doing some training there to cross to GA. I was training elsewhere but have been disappointed with the training and walked away. Thanks in Advance Spriteah.

UPdate: Well the plane arrived safely and is awaiting assembly. I have had a small problem that it was not de-registered in the USA so CASA has intially knocked back my rego app but that should be relatively easy to fix. Hoping to have it in the air in the next four weeks. Regards, Jim.

Done get a RV 6 into a spin. Rudder too small and many sore bums after the event. Some have changed the rear fin to a 7. PS. I have heard many have flipped the 7A on landing. So do research but maybe the tail dragger better. I can put you on to a 7 pilot that has built a few if you like. PM me for number. Jim

Keep in mind all maintenance must be by LAME or L2 with appropritate qualifications.

As a person that used to fly from that airport. The approach is over powerlines and you land long on Runway. From memory the hazard is mentioned in Ersa. As it so happens this airport is closing and the housing developers are moving in.

I recall someone saying that RAA is not welcome through the corridores to get to sale from Melbourne. I need to go and Visit David Page down that way. Can anyone shed some light? Can I fly down there? Jim.

Well I have made my purchase subject to inspection. I will keep this thread updated when I know all the true costs, but to me I think I will land a great C172 about 30K less that AUD price with low hours frame and motor. Jim.

Thanks for all the replies. It is a C172 that I will be trying to get. And in a container it will go. Still looking but hopefully soon find a good one!!! Jim

Well I've decided to purchase a GA Aircraft from the USA. Im curious what others think. My reasoning is I want a 4 seater, advance my skills, and they are cheap, although I will be purchasing with several others. Jim

. Hi all. Due to some un expected circumstances the Geelong Sports Aviators cannot run the normal Lethbridge Charity Toy Run this year. (which was also going to be an airshow). So Im looking for another Geelong Airport to use for the event. If you can help please tell me!!! Jim.

There is one in my shed. Wing done, starting tail and then fuse on shelf. Mine will be RAA I think. Great kit... Jim

Tomo, Did you have to do a pre flight test and Training area test? Before the solo. As this has suddenly appeared in my training. Jim.

I have a strange feeling you are still restricted to 5000ft. Silly as it sounds but the aircraft is restricted not the pilot. Jim.

A lawer that has the art of confusing you and removing money. Thats what it is I think!

Yep daz that was mention today! You are correct.

Plant as in crops? hmmmm.\\\\ :big_grin:

Jen, Spoke with Ian tonight and I will promote you through the Geelong Sports Aviators. Good luck! Jim. Austec Avionics.