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Sorry, yes meant that RA Aus aircraft would have to purchase this. Seems to be that the little organisations are being left out here.

Except the transponder. More concerning is if they turn the airfields / airspace into class d. Will lock our RA Aus all together.

Great episode, worth the time to listen.

A lot of recreation aircraft do not have transponders, and the cost of retrofitting can be very expensive. Also found another article from a few days ago here: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/reform-crucial-for-safety-at-small-airports/story-e6frg6z6-1227437403177, calling to more of the US system.

One line from the arcticle says the following CASA is expected to first expand controlled airspace around Ballina, with a recommendation likely soon to lower the level above which controllers still direct traffic from 8500 feet to 5000 feet.

Hi All, Just read this article on The Australian website. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/pilots-back-reforms-for-air-space-overhaul/story-e6frg95x-1227439294191 Main takeout is to reduce the height of controlled airspace down to 5000ft, I am assuming not across the country but the article does not go into enough detail. It talks about pilots backing the move, I would say GA pilots but there seems to be no representation from RA Aus pilots here. The effect of this in places could be quite large to RA Aus. Unless CASA allow an endorsement for controlled airspace for RA Aus. Will be interesting to see how this plays out.

I downloaded it to my iPad fine (PDF version from website), will start reading it this week, let you know if I find any quality issues.

Well either Gawler or Goolwa should suffice then. Look forward to hearing more about the build and initial flight.

I fly at Gawler, airspace can be a bit restrictive during the week but the RAAF open it up more on weekends as they tend not to fly then. Runways are not too bad, they have sealed, non sealed and grass. I can not comment on Goolwa as I have never been to that airfield. How much runway length do you require? And for crosswind what can the jet handle? I think Goolwa only has 1 of the 3 runways as sealed.

Wow, great build project. Where are you going to fly this From?

Great Episode. What a career he has had. If only I could get to fly some of those airplanes!!

Great idea, but how much extra weight will it add? Could prove limiting.

Well I passed my Flying Test today!!!! Great feeling! Onto studying for Nav.

Hope all is ok with your mate and for a quick recovery.

Welcome, advise, get out as often as you can. And you do not land the aircraft, you control the energy and how the energy is removed, all you need to do is keep it a few feet off the ground and when ready the aircraft will land. Well there is a bit more to it than that but that was very helpful advice to me and improved my landing 10 fold as I was always trying to land the aircraft.

Let me know when you are coming to Gawler Tim, will meet you there!!!

This is on my list to do one day!!

Fantastic, downloading it now!!

I got to do something similar in a glider at my club, called stalls and spin recoveries. Well worth it.

Listened, fantastic pod cast

Looking forward to listening!!!

so post took your formatting out of sync and made it hard to read. I believe you are saying $124 hr?

Which aircraft is this for?

I would love to know anyone's costs for a RA Aus aircraft, it would also be interesting to see the comparison with a GA.

Great work Adam, Loving all your podcasts.