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    Flights over water

    in Student Pilot & Further Learning

    Posted

    Just for the record, the excerpt from CAO 95.55 posted by Happyflyer contains exactly the same requirements as the AIP!

    I don't think that is quite right. AIP does not have a 25nm limit for private flights, only charter. Also GA aircraft passengers do not have to wear a life jacket under 2000ft (see CAO20.11). RAAus aircraft do have the 25 nm limit and do have to wear the life jacket at any height when they can not glide back. CAO 95.55 puts the extra requirements on RAAus.

     

     

    Flights over water

    in Student Pilot & Further Learning

    Posted

    CAO 95.55 covers this for recreational aircraft. You will find that at the end of the ops manual.

     

    The link is http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2011L00617

     

    The relevant paragraphs are below.

     

    7.1© subject to paragraph 7.2, the aeroplane must not be flown over a body of water at a horizontal distance from a suitable landing area of more than:

     

    (i) the distance (not greater than 25 nautical miles) that the aeroplane can glide in case of engine failure; or

     

    (ii) 25 nautical miles — if each occupant is wearing a life jacket and the aircraft carries a serviceable radiocommunication system and the equipment referred to in subparagraph 3.2 (a) or (b);

     

    3.2 (a) an approved ELT, or an approved portable ELT, as defined in regulation 252A of CAR 1988; or

     

    (b) a personal locator beacon that has been approved by CASA for use with such an aeroplane.

     

    7.2 In spite of the limit of 25 nautical miles mentioned in subparagraph 7.1 ©, an aeroplane to which that limit would otherwise apply may be flown between Tasmania and mainland Australia, in either direction, by a longer route if taking advantage of safer weather conditions.

     

     

    CASA 292/14 - Conditions and direction about Jabiru engines

    in Jabiru

    Posted

    Just for you Oscar, you could refer to a few hundred non-Jabiru safety posts of mine on this site for a start.And yes, I have stayed out of aircraft or situations where the risk factor was elevated, Cirrus and Lancair being two.

    Cirrus! I have a quite a few hours in Cirrus aircraft and find them a very safe aircraft. However, the increased performance of the aircraft must be matched by increased performance of the pilot! So, it's no so much the make of aircraft that makes them unsafe, it's the pilot! There is no substitute for hours and currency and that costs big money in a Cirrus. The yanks have tried to automate things but nothing changes the fact you are doing 3 miles per minute.

    I have to agree with TP in that I would hesitate to get into a high performance aircraft with a pilot who only does a few hours a year, especially if I am not in the front!

     

     

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    EFIS install

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

    Posted

    Generally, RAAus aircraft do not need certified instruments. If you have a home built aircraft (19 reg) there should be no problems changing your instruments. If you have an LSA factory built aircraft you need to be very careful about replacing things. The Tech manager is there to answer you questions.

     

     

    912ULS Weight

    in Engines and Props

    Posted

    Geoff, I was under the impression the 912ULS came with an internal alternator that could handle 14 amps continuous. The extra extrnal alternator would be for those who want to go for all the electrical whizz bangs like heated pitot and auto plilot etc, etc. If you just have simple electrics this wouldn't the internal one do and save you extra weight and expense?

     

     

    RV-7/9 100 hourly costs.

    in Vans/RV

    Posted

    Thanks very much 440032. I also did some digging and found it under CAR Schedule 5 part 2 (below). As you say though not many private owners do more than 100 hrs per year

     

     

     

     

     

    2.3 A periodic inspection must be carried out on a private aircraft within the period of 1 year from:

     

    (a) the day on which the aircraft's current certificate of airworthiness was issued; or

     

    (b) the day on which the most recent general maintenance inspection on the aircraft was completed;

     

    whichever is the later.

     

     

     

    Note: no mention of the 100 hours in the above bit about private aircraft.

     

     

     

    "private aircraft" means an aircraft:

     

    (a) that is a class B aircraft; and

     

    (b) that has a maximum take off weight of 5700 kg or less; and

     

    © that is only used in private operations by:

     

    (i) the owner of the aircraft; or

     

    (ii) a person to whom the owner has provided the aircraft without receiving any remuneration from the person.

     

     

    RV-7/9 100 hourly costs.

    in Vans/RV

    Posted

    Annual required for private aircraft, not 100 hourly, though AD/ENG/4 engine checks apply each 100 hours if you do more than that in one year.See CASA Maintenance guide for owners/operators, and AD/ENG/4.

    Hi 44032, I just had quick look at the CASA maint guide and found a paragraph that said private operators using CASA schedule 5 need to service their aircraft every 12 months or 100 whichever comes first (page 8). Can you point me to the spot where it says only an annual is required (except for AD/ENG 4). The less unnecessary maintenance I have to do the better.

     

     

    Cardiac pacemaker

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

    Posted

    Do not be naive, Bruce. Don't let the goodys lead you up a path only you, not them, stand to possibly regret.RAAus works for CASA, under contract.

    If you declare a condition, you will be a marked man, avmed wise.

     

    Frankly, this is no place to be a goody.

     

    It is far more important to protect yourself.

     

    If the administrative structure of rec. flying happens to change, and you find yourself dealing with CASA AVMED, you will rue the day you prodded the bear.

     

    My advice stands.

    My god! You must have trouble sleeping with all these conspiracy theory. Better watch out, they will be monitoring your every key stroke. As I said before, a pacemaker is not an impediment for a class 1 medical let alone an RAAus issue. What is the alternative to being led up the garden path by the goodies - being led by the baddies? Hopefully if this poor guy follows your advice and comes unstuck you you will be there to help him out.

     

     

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    Which RA-AUS Aircraft could be used for Aerobatics?

    in Aerobatics

    Posted

    Hi All, has there been any movement on this? I am looking to do a RA-Aus certificate but eventually would like to do an aero endorsement.From my reading, If I wanted to do Aero, would need to move over to RPL.

     

    Thanks

    You are right, RPL plus aero endorsement it is. No movement at all and in the current CASA/RAAus climate there will be none.

     

     

    Cardiac pacemaker

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

    Posted

    As I said, confusion and contradiction reign supreme.I still don't know how to approach this, but I strongly maintain that if I am entitled to drive on the highway (and the surgeon told me I was after 2 weeks) then that standard should apply to recreational flying. Far less chance of danger to 3rd parties from flying than on the highway.

     

    Bruce

    I aggree you should be right to fly but do it by the book. RAAus won't second guess your doctor. Give them a call. It's not worth flying contrary to the Ops manual if only for the insurance. Cheers.

     

     

    Cardiac pacemaker

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

    Posted

    Before following advice from others read the ops manual! You too Nong.

     

    From the ops manual. Bolding is mine.

     

     

     

    Section 2.07 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF A PILOT CERTIFICATE

     

    Medical

     

    5. A Pilot Certificate holder may only exercise the privileges of the certificate when meeting the requirements of the health standard as per Section 2.16 - Medical Requirements.

     

    From section 2.16 REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE AND RENEWAL

     

     

     

    1. Applicants for the issue of a Certificate are required to have a health standard equivalent to that required for the issue of a private motor vehicle driver licence in Australia; and

     

     

    4. A Certificate holder may only exercise the privileges of the Certificate when they:

     

    (a) continue to meet the requirements of the health standard of Paragraph 1 of this Section; and

     

    (b) forward a signed RA-Aus medical declaration, or an RA-Aus approved equivalent, of meeting the health standard; and

     

    © if the medical status of a Certificate holder includes;

     

    (i) Epilepsy

     

    (ii) Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)

     

    (iii) A heart condition / disease or paralysis

     

    (iv) Mental illness (medicated or otherwise); or

     

    (v) Becoming 75 years of age or older;

     

    (d) then annually thereafter the person must not exercise the privileges of their certificate until such time as they have provided RA-Aus with a statement from their doctor (GP) of meeting the health standard; or

     

    (e) provide a copy of a valid motor vehicle or heavy vehicle General Medical Assessment Report from an Australian road and transport authority, whatever called; or

     

    (f) provide a copy of the CASA Driver Licence Medical (Aviation) or higher medical certificate; and

     

    (g) if at any time a Certificate holder has a medically significant condition that is a safety-relevant condition and lasts for more than seven days, that person must not exercise the privileges of their Certificate until such time as they have provided RA-Aus HQ with a statement from their doctor (GP) of meeting the health standard; and

     

    (h) continue to comply with the requirements of paragraph 3.

     

     

     

    Suggested change in MTOW limits

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

    Posted

    Could well be right there, but either way, the formula doesn't apply to my RV-9 registered with RAAus, nor any amateur-built aircraft registered under CAO95.55EDIT: Actually, just to put it to bed, here is the actual formula from CAO95.55.

     

    If the engine is rated in HP: 175 x #seats + 0.5 x HP

     

    If the engine is rated in kw: 80 x #seats + 0.3 x kw

     

    So IF that formula applied to my RV (which it doesn't) the minimum payload would be 175 x 2 + 0.5 x 165 = 432.5 Lbs. If I specify my RV as a single seater, then it more than meets the requirements as follows: 175 x 1 + 0.5 x 165 = 257.5Lbs.

    Thanks for that, I wondered where that formula came in. Looking at 95.55 that requirement to be able to carry a minimum load is only for type certified, factory built aircraft. It's not a requirement for self built or for LSA, strange, I wonder why.

     

     

    Cardiac pacemaker

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

    Posted

    More student hours, BFR / conversion time etc = more $.On the thread topic: "Skip your annual physical".

    I agree about the doctors (and for that matter dentists) but for our case I think less regulation=more students=more pilots= more work = more $ if you are more positive. It's not the CFI/Owners it's the OH&S brigade that bring in more regulation. We need more CFI's and Owners making decisions for RAAus, the vast majority are in it for the love of flying.

     

     

    Cardiac pacemaker

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

    Posted

    I get my dental & medical done overseas, but the same would apply - if I'm good to drive in Thailand or Vietnam would be good to fly anywhere also.With RAA if you vote in CFI's, flying school owners and others that either enjoy or stand to gain from additional regulations & student or pilot requirements you will get additional regulations and requirements.

    Why would a CFI or flying school owner want more regulation? The less regulation the easier it is to run your business.

     

     

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