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  1. KRviator
    So, a quick followup. I ultimately decided to fly to Donnington Airpark and don't regret it for an instant. Was met on arrival by Christian, one of the owners, got an open hangar for the 2 nights, and driven into and picked up from our accommodation in Townsville. The 'taxi' service was $50 each way, and $10/night for a hangar, IIRC, $10 landing fee, for $130 all up - and I reckon that'd be about half of what I'd have been charged for YBTL and an Uber to our hotel from the big airport.... The runway was beautifully kept short grass, and about 900m long, albeit with a bit of shear on final from the easterly breeze. Unless you have to fly into Garbutt, keep Donnington in your back pocket - I'll definitely be going there again.
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    There's quite a long discussion on VAF about these LC parts, and the angst it's causing builders. My concern, FWIW, would be even if Vans comes out and says "WE've determined there's no issue if these LC parts are in X-Y & Z structures, build on", the known cracking, even if it isn't an issue structurally will lower the resale value of aircraft so fitted, in the same vein as the 3L Patrols compared to their 4.2 Brethren...I paid for a kit that "won't crack", I expect to get a kit that "won't crack". Not "It'll likely crack, but we've determined it'll still be OK". Granted, even my pre-LC-debacle kit will likely have a few hairline cracks around the occasional dimple, it isn't every dimple, or rivet.
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    I don't think you can use the words "sneak in" for any aircraft equipped with JT8D's....😛
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    Why limit yourself to HDX? I have twin SV Classics and love 'em. And they're a lot cheaper on the used market.
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    You can, and crews often do, "request high-speed climb", and for a lot of heavy-weight airliners, minimum clean speed can be above that magic 250KIAS. And remember, we all fly by IAS, but ADS-B is GPS-derived GS, so in this example, with a bit of windshear giving a now-decent tailwind, he may have been indicating 250knots, but booking along closer to 300 or more.
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    True, but you can use other runways if necessary. I've done so my self at Caloundra for a departure. Multiple aircraft using 12 meant I couldn't get a safe gap to enter and backtrack, so after waiting and realising this, I promptly turned 180* and took off on 05 and stayed at 500' until I was clear of the circuit, then climbed to altitude. In saying that though, I could ensure both lateral and vertical separation from that other circuit traffic while doing this. Here, it looks like there was no separation assurance for using intersecting runways, and this is the outcome. While it's all well and good to say "a landing aircraft has right of way" that'd predicated on the fact they're both using the same runway. If the Jab was using the into-wind or current runway-in-use, then the Pawnee would be obliged to give way to him.
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    Gympie had a VH-reg too, and they didn't give a rats arse. Contrary to popular belief, the ATSB can pick and choose which incidents they investigate. I was indirectly involved in a multi-million-dollar derailment and the ATSB didn't lift a finger - and when they were directly asked "Why aren't you looking into it?" responded with the line "We don't think there's any learnings for other rail operators to bother with the effort involved...."
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    Taking bets how long it'll be before the ATSB comes out and says "We CBF undertaking any investigation here, nothing to learn from it, anyway" like they did for the Gympie one last year. I'm tipping by Tuesday arvo they'll have a press release out.... An unusual coincidence there's been three midairs in 18 months or so within 100nm of each other, though...
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    In other words: We are going to build our own because we don't trust the Japanese flying boat won't need a CTRL-ALT-DEL reset when we go to war with China. If only the Yanks spent as much time and money looking after their own as they do on preparing to kill everyone else they'd be in a damn sight better position on the world stage... I reckon that Shinmaywa thing would be ideal for long-range coastal patrol and SAR for us here in Oz, with a 4,000km range and (naturally) the ability to land on water. A 1,000km & 2 hour transit, perhaps 5 hours on station and a 2 hour transit back home makes a mighty impressive SAR vehicle.
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    Lovely little aeroplanes those Gazelles. Would happily have one in my hangar for evening sightseeing flights with a bigger 4-seater for away trips. Good luck with the sale!
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    I have an XCom, but I don't believe you can buy them new anymore. It's been fine for me, dual watch to listen to AWIS/ATIS/Guard if needed, music input that's wired to my Dynon for audible alerts and the built in intercom made it a simple choice. Consider what features you need, and see who makes one with those features.
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    I wouldn't have thought so either, but it's in the NOTAM. And we all read them, don't we? The actual NOTAM template explicitly says "IFR in G" and one of the NOTAM's mirrors that, but several don't include the magic IFR bit - thusly implying all fliers in G must ring up. Typical government efficiency...
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    A mate and I are planning on flying up to Townsville shortly and was wondering if any locals can share some tips. At this stage, we'll probably fly into YBTL, Donnington and Bluewater both look to be a bit far from town for public transport or a cab, but I did see Donnington to have an entry about transport to town, so I will touch base with them in a day or two to cover my bases. Has anyone flown up there recently that can shed some light on where itinerant aircraft parking is at YBTL, it's not obvious from their aerodrome charts and are there any gotchas or tips for flying in the area up there? Ta muchly.
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    Question is "What do the SV-D1000Ts sell for?" and last I looked it seems to be around the $2,500-3000AUD mark. So you can either write it off, or spend a grand getting it repaired to make the extra $1,500-2000. I'd have it repaired. Personally, I prefer the Classic over the HDX with the engine band along the bottom. Dunno why... Just what I'm used to I guess.
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    The other thing to note about these Restricted Areas is this...Even though you now require clearance to fly in the Class E - if you are flying in Class G within (or below the associated Class E) restricted area, you are still required to contact ASA. From the Temora-area NOTAM: And one of the YBBB ones: Make sure we're all good little boys and girls and flood those phone lines with questions about doing circuits at Temora and Cowra and Uncle Bobs farm strip down past Mildura...
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    Today's Airspace closures... Temora (Class E), Mallee (Class E), Bathurst / Dubbo (Class E), Huon, (Class A,C & E), Hobart & Launy Approach (Class A,C & E). These are some bloody big swathes of airspace that are now off-limits to VFR traffic. The one saving grace for areas such as Temora is the Class E LL is FL125 - but for the Dubbo area it is 8,500.
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    I just saw this on PPRune and given it could affect me in NSW, it's likely to have the potential to affect other fliers too. TIBA stands for Traffic Info Broadcast by Aircraft, and is essentially when otherwise-controlled airspace becomes "uncontrolled". Not like when a MIL CTR closes or the ATCO at Tamworth goes home for the night and Class D becomes Class G, TIBA is stand-alone. What does this mean for us though? Well, tomorrow morning, from 0600L - 1330L, the Class A, C, D and the Class E airspace in the Inverell and Gold Coast sectors (not geographical area) is going to become a TEMPO Restricted Area. You will need clearance to enter Class E even if VFR. It Is listed in the relevant area 20 Notams, but it'd be very easy to miss, if you aren't paying attention, or if you are just going for a local jolly around the New England or Gold Coast areas and wouldn't need to consider anything more than your local AD notices typically. Given the use of TIBA to cover ATCO shortages is increasing, it'll pay to keep a close eye on Notams for your route, even if you never plan to enter Class C or D, given Class E is now off limits in these areas as well. Thanks a lot, ASA.
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    Could be because they're replaced that chapter with a pretty new graphic in the latest AIP?
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    You can cruise at the Transition Altitude, or the Transition Level, but not within the Transition Layer. AIP ENR 1.7.2.1.4 As you've already noted, the layer thickness may vary depending on actual QNH, which will affect whether you can cruise at FL110-FL130, but like, for example, where Class C overlays Class G at 8,500, you can cruise at 8,500 and you're still in G.
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    Never even knew that existed. But am I right from reading your post that it still has to be installed and you logged-in on the PC you're using it from? That'd still limit me in a lot of situations, like work PC's that are software-managed by IT
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    Same for me, @Ian. I have an 11-year-old iPad 2 exclusively for OzRunways, but apart from the kids iPads everything else we own runs Android. I hate the Apple mentality of them deciding they know what's good for me and having to use Itunes to load anything onto it, rather than just plugging a USB cable into my laptop and doing the drag-and-drop. I tried AvPlan on the iPad many years back and it was far too glitchy for me, but I would be prepared to give their Android version a go at some point in the future when my iPad eventually kicks the bucket.
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    Wiki says they only operate 164 of 'em now. Even if you assume they're replacing their entire fleet one-for-one, that's still a massive increase in capacity. Makes me wonder how many of them are firm orders vs options and the delivery timeframe. Boeing must be spitting chips at losing that order, but given their ongoing problems with the Max and deliveries thereof, it's not entirely surprising...
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    I'd have preferred the ATSB to....suggest....that Vans do something about the longeron issue in sudden stops rather than fix what is essentially a piloting issue for the -A models. There's been more than a few incidents of fatal injuries from relatively minor prangs caused by the longeron spreading aft of the seats, bringing the shoulder harness attach points forward, in turn slackening the shoulder harness. The pilots torso the pivots around the lap belt, the head hits the panel and theres your fatal injuries. On my phone tonight or I'd link to some of the reports, but the -6A at Somerby and the -3 in Toowoomba both come to mind.
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    Does it have to be Rotax specific? Could you grab an oil cooler from Vans?
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    I think I would personally avoid PlaneSales on principle now. They banned me from viewing their Feacesbook page after I commented on that Bellata Cirrus needing a significant amount of work a few months ago!
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