jcruffle

Thanks for the contributions to my question. There are certainly some points to consider here. 

Thanks for your thoughts Nev. I guess I am really confused as to why it was allowed seven times with me, and multiple times with other pilots that I know of. If it is approved or not approved, that decision must be based on the legalisation and not the opinion of an Offical. I’m just putting it out there so that other pilots might be aware of the situation. 
John

Medical is current. You need a current medical to do a CASA AFR.
 

Why don’t you think you can’t be done?  Part 61 of the Regs say it must be completed in an “aeroplane” and the aeroplane must be registered. It does not say with whom. If someone can point me to somewhere in Part 61 that says differently I would be grateful. I can’t find it. 

I certainly do. CASA licences are perpetual. They are current when they satisfy medical and AFR requirements. 

For the last thirteen years I have been conducting my biennial flight review in my own RAAus registered aircraft with a CFI with both CASA and RAAus qualifications. All that time, CASA has accepted and approved the review… until this year. They maintain that it must be conducted in a CASA registered aircraft. I have been corresponding with CASA trying to understand what has changed in the Regs that has caused this decision. So far I am still waiting. 
 

Is anybody out there in the same boat?  I know that in my local area there are several pilots who have successfully completed dual flight reviews in their RAAus registered aeroplanes over a number of years. 

To allay a lot of speculation and rumours, there was no Mayday call and almost certainly no engine failure. The photograph in the local paper was of a different aircraft involved on a different crash. Gutter journalism. Wait for the coroner’s report before shooting off your mouths and accepting hearsay as the truth. 

Thanks for the replies. I think I have sourced support locally (Townsville). Microair aren’t an option any more it would seem. Phones are not answered and I’m told they have scaled down their avionics operations. Perhaps someone else might know more on this...

Has anyone recently had their Microair transponder serviced or repaired? I’m looking for a recommended repairer to contact. Thanks in advance.

North Queensland fliers and visitors will be pleased to learn that there is now Avgas available at Ayr, just south of Townsville. A credit card bowser was commissioned last week. Currently $2.21 per litre. Toilet facilities are also available. 

The Burdekin Council is very keen to promote their area and provide good facilities without landing fees. 

Put a couple of snags on the barbie for me !........................................Maj...

Frank, I happy to admit to falling into the "lynch mob" way of thinking.Do you think the exec are responding to the threat of another CASA audit or members needs?

Engine #1039 - 35o hours to date. Good stable leak downs. Always cruised at 2900 rpm.Funny how Jabiru attracts the "I've been told" comments when the request was addressed to users.

Alan

Touche, Steve.

I am conscious that the Odessy battery fitted to my J230 is three and a half years old. It has been great so far. It is flown regularly and keep on full charge when not flying by a trickle charger.

I am interested to know what life other forum members are getting out of theirs with similar cirsumstances to me. Should I be getting out the cheque book anytime soon??

John

I have found in my Jab that the exhaust pipe cools very quickly, probably because it is made of fairly light material and will not damage the plastic ... however.... it is probably no coincidence that the only cap to fail is the one on the exhaust. The cap that covers the air intake is fine. I guess there must be some residual heat internally that has affected it.

Thanks, Andrew. You are a legend.

John

:confused:

I damaged the red plastic cap that protects the exhaust on my 230 (the one with the 'Remove Before Flight' tag on it). I know I have seen these somewhere before, but cannot for the life of me remember where. Can anyone help???!! I would like to replace it with the same kind; they are so convenient.

John

The discussion paper cited existing legislation. The relevant quote is below:

5.3.4 Currently, aeronautical experience gained in an RA-Aus registered aeroplane may count for up to 750 of the 1500 hours of aeronautical experience required to qualify for an Australian Air Transport (aeroplane) Pilot Licence. Additionally, an aeroplane that is used for the pilot’s aeroplane flight review for all levels of licence can be registered with RA-Aus – the only requirement being that the instructor conducting the review must be qualified to conduct a flight review and also to be in command of an RA-Aus aeroplane if this is the one used for the review.

According to a recent CASA discussion paper, it is OK to do a BFR in a AAus registered aircraft and satify CASA requirements for a BFR if... the person issuing the BFR is a CASA instructor approved to issue a BFR and holds a RAAus Pilot Certificate for the type of Aircraft. S/he does not have to be a RAAus instructor. Howzat??

Mission accomplished without too many tears.

John

Thanks for your help, guys. Much appreciated.

John

I need to replace an engine mount in my J230 (so I will do them all). I'm told that the engine has to pretty much come off to do the job. Can any wise readers confirm this or is there an easier way eg one mount at a time?

John

A subject very close to my heart - I solved the comfort thing in my Jab 230 by buying en Evektor Sportstar insteadCheers

docjell

JR

I reckon they work. Since the introduction of ASIC cards, there has been no terrorist activity at Cobar or Blackall.

Aviat, Navigate, Communicate....dialing in the transponder comes in the third catogory...if you've got time....no good hitting the ground while you are trying to find it.

It's normally on the top of the panel in the middle on a Jab. ...........sorry Maj!