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Transponder art... I drew a whale!
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"Any other airborne craft, including fixed wing, gliders, hang-gliders, hot air balloons and airships, must not fly lower than 300 metres or within a 300 metre radius of any Dolphin or Whale. All aircraft should avoid approaching any Whale or Dolphin from head on and should, wherever possible, prevent the shadow of the aircraft from passing directly over the animal." So 900' is the law. 1500' is a happier height for the glide back to the beach when the ponies escape and the front goes quiet.
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I went out yesterday and saw whales off the coast of Stradbroke. Many many whales!!! Having said this, watching whales from 1500' reminded me of Sharon Stone's infamous leg crossing scene in Basic Instinct; It was wow because there was something to see.... but could you actually see anything?!?
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I'm relatively new to the area. Besides the list of "dont's" (don't circle overhead, don't fly low, don't be a nuisance and don't approach them head on), what is the list of "do's" to see whales off the SEQ coast? 1. Which area is best? 2. Time of year? 3. Time of day?
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A torch. Spare batteries.
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Archerfield Air Force will be there with 3 x 172s and a 182, a few tents, and a bottle or 2 of Jack for the cold.
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Thank you all for the numbers - I'll get on to the, in the morning. The 0400 mobile number is the number I have been trying.
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Thanks Ian. That number is answered by a grumpy guy who says "I have told you all before, this number has NOTHING to do with Noosa Airport!"
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Hi All, I would like to fly in to Noosa tomorrow to pick up a passenger. ERSA lists prior permission required with a number and email address. I have sent texts and left voice messages on the number, as well as sent an email. I have had no response. Does anyone have any info that may help?
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U.S. - 3 killer in Lancair 4 takeoff - Albany GA
Chris SS replied to a topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
There have been at least 2 fatal Lancair crashes after take off. A chance photo taken by an observer provided the most likely clue to the cause of the second crash, which was then found to be the cause of the first. In both cases they had found the canopy unlatched. I had a similar experience in my RV7 and it is quite amazing how the canopy shape causes the airflow to 'suck' it open by a few inches as the airspeed increases. In the RV there was not much effect barring the noise. In the Lancair though they found that this was enough to block airflow over the horizontal stabiliser leaving the pilot with no pitch control. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=fa83ba9b-011c-4bf7-a67f-faeac3acaca9 -
Thank you Asmol
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Please would someone advise the current condition of Tangalooma strip. Is it suitable for a 172?
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Anything available at YBAF?
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So the way I now understand it (very simplified) is that the engine needs to be overhauled at TBO or calendar life for commercial ops, but for private ops can continue to operate provided a LAME signs that the motor is OK?
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Thank you for your replies. The info on the logbook statement was a great help - a step in the right direction. I have done a fair bit of research over the weekend and still don't have 100% clarity. The logbook statement says that the aircraft should be maintained in accordance with Casa Schedule 5. Schedule 5 gives a detailed description of the planned inspections, but not calendar times or limitations. I have established that the engine in question has a remarkably high 2400hr TBO and only has a few hundred hours on it. It was overhauled 11 years ago. It has been regularly maintained and used and 25hr oil changes done. I have heard the 'on condition' rule but cannot find any reference to it... Please help. I I am considering buying the aeroplane. Maintenance history looks good, blow-bys all good and I am sure that the motor will be ok 'on condition', but I would like to understand the calendar life/on condition rule.
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Thank you. That makes sense. I owned a few aircraft over the years in South Africa and am now looking at a first purchase in Australia. Requirements are different here.
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I have searched all over and cannot seem to find the relevant laws..... Please would someone list the maintenance requirements for a VH-registered aircraft operated under part 91. 1. What are the mandatory periodic inspections? (I assume 1 year or 100 hrs, whichever first?) 2. Are periodic oil changes mandatory or simply advised? 3. Is there a calendar life on a Lycoming O-320 or only a TBO? If there is a calendar limit, would the overhaul requirement be as extensive as as a motor that has reached TBO with calendar life remaining? 4. Prop calendar limits? 5. Airframe X-ray and fabric cover?
