rickshaw8

Whilst I agree about the 'too light' opinion I sure wouldn't recommend anything other than a conventional u/c, much tougher.

JoeRowI am off to the Rans factory in mid october for their open day. I am keen on the new S21 Outbound. Have a look at it. You can fit the 180hp Titan in it although I am looking at something around the 130hp. I am going to have a fly and most likely will order the kit. It will go together really quickly as it is all aluminium no rag covering at all. Have a look at the Rans Aircraft Inc facebook page they have construction photos and videos etc. Also their website has a lot of info on it.

My C172 went Eucla at western end of bight to Ceduna Ok. Had alternative as Nullabor on flight plan if it did not work out.

I have used A200 and Michel for years in my Cessnas and both work well

gbshaw8 (insert the usual email @ sign) bigpond.com will get me. Have C172M and PA 28 Cherokee available for hire from Dalby and Roma Qld. April to October are very good for flying in Au. Once you have Au PPL and ASIC card you will be OK. Subscribe to Ausrunways which has all the charts you need and ERSA airfield details you need. Roma has daily RPT flights with Qantas Link. We have commercial pilot on staff who could meet you at Archerfield. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance.

C172 with Lyc 0320 is an excellent sturdy bush aircraft. Mine is a 172M with 90 litres each wing and runs well on both Avgas and Premium ULP. I have now upgraded to 0360 which burn slightly more / hour but has similar range. The 172 is a robust air frame which has performed well on bush strips for me during the past 20 years. Also performs well in the turbulence often experienced in western areas.

Around 15yrs ago Departed YDAY in C172 for YDAY with wife in RH seat. After dep YROM push to talk jammed when giving call. Mrs comments for 30 min transmitted over 1/2 Qld until son SMSd to alert me to problem

Hi AllI have a query that I'd be interested in getting some discussion going on:

 

- What is involved in RAA registering a 2nd hand aircraft that you import to Australia?

 

Given this question is probably too vague to discuss meaningfully, let's assume a few specifics:

 

-a factory built aircraft whose spec's fit within our regs (ie. Wt and speed etc) and

 

-we have RAA reg'd/flying examples of here in Oz already reg'd (e.g. CTSW, Foxbat etc)

 

What is the necassary process to go through? What are the approx costs and hurdles? Does anyone have any experience with bringing a 2nd hand aircraft into Australia?...What was this process like for you? How long did it take you? Any recommendations and advice (assume an inspection visit and flight as a given).. what would be your concerns on bringing in a foreign registered aircraft?

Hi AllI have a query that I'd be interested in getting some discussion going on:

 

- What is involved in RAA registering a 2nd hand aircraft that you import to Australia?

 

Given this question is probably too vague to discuss meaningfully, let's assume a few specifics:

 

-a factory built aircraft whose spec's fit within our regs (ie. Wt and speed etc) and

 

-we have RAA reg'd/flying examples of here in Oz already reg'd (e.g. CTSW, Foxbat etc)

 

What is the necassary process to go through? What are the approx costs and hurdles? Does anyone have any experience with bringing a 2nd hand aircraft into Australia?...What was this process like for you? How long did it take you? Any recommendations and advice (assume an inspection visit and flight as a given).. what would be your concerns on bringing in a foreign reSsgistered aircraft? [/quote

 

Ensure it is correctly removed from US register before export. The pacific is a wild ocean

 

A pitts we put on the Au register had recorded 9g during voyage

A friend of my late father cancelled a booking on the flight to come fishing with us. Fish were light on but he still considers it his Best ever fishing trip.

The ABC is reporting a light plane crash at Loxton, SA. The pilot walked away with minor injuries.

Rickshaw8 Emu Park YEMP on the beautiful Capricorn Coast. C182Q owner operator who also operates regularly from YROM.