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  1. Nightmare
    Convertables are awesome, same as motorbikes, and of course planes. I haven't tried a low wing yet, but I still think they'd be awesome. All these vehicles are perfectly safe if maintained and operated correctly.
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    welcome to the club Geoff
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    Yes, very unclear, but I still suspect that at least some 19 reg aircraft may still fly over built-up areas. Like for instance kit built planes. As you said though, not easy to read....
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    I knew it was there somewhere.
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    Nice, but it still doesn't canpare to the real thing, does it? BTW, Happy new year Brent! haven't seen you on here for a while Tony
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    Yes, but when you read CAO 95.55 Sect 5.1(i) it does allow for aircraft under this CAO, and this includes 19 registered aircraft, to operate over built-up areas. Yes, it appears there are are conditions and exceptions...
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    I'd be very interested to hear what you say about the Jabiru's, I've hear mixed things about them. I trained in Tecnams in the early days of my flight training, so I'd be interested how they compare.
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    Yes your PAX endorsement plus at least 3 landings within the last 90 days before the flight you intend to take a passenger. Copied from the RAA website (https://members.raa.asn.au/pilots/pilot-certificate/endorsements/), I've seen it elsewhere in a more official document too. Not sure if the link will work: "Is an endorsement to permit you to carry a passenger in the aircraft with you – Once you gain this endorsement you are required to complete 3 take-offs and landings in the preceding 90 days in an aeroplane of the same group, type and having the same design features before carrying a passenger."
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    Hi and welcome Des, I completed my XC and PAX endorsements in 2016. The PAX endo is a piece of cake, the XC was a little more significant, but it is so worth it, and fun. Tony
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    A 19 registered aircraft can fly over built-up areas, as long as it is radio equipped, at a height of no less than 1000ft AGL and can glide clear of the built up area in case of engine failure.
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    There is an error on this site:"Can RA-Aus pilots take passengers? RA-Aus pilots will need to have done three landings in the past nine months before they take a passenger flying." It is not 9 months as stated, it is 90 days....plus of course passing your passenger endorsement....
  12. Nightmare
    Just a thought.... how many airfields were built during WW2 and how many today are still in use as recreational airfields? I see airfields as a national investment in both security and infrastructure. Yes, they may not be up to the standard required to operate F18's from, but with not that much effort , they could be if required. I think that a large recreational aviation sector has a flow on effect to the waning commercial aviation sector, that is, more pilots making the move from recreational to commercial, which has to be good for the economy and the country.
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    Early in 2015, I was faced with a choice: put money into a very decent sim, or learn to fly for real and eventually get my own plane. Well, I chose the later, of course, completed my certificate, xc etc, now looking to get that plane. I know what you mean about using a sim for xc flights, I have done that myself before a flight. On the whole though, since I started flying for real, the poor ol' flightsim has been a bit neglected...
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    None taken Riley, I am also unfamiliar with the ACT. I was just looking at the VTC of the ACT, and it looks rather lacking in airfields when compared to most of the populated areas on this side of the country. A XC endorsement will allow you to go beyond 25nm, you will only be limited by fuel.Thanks and happy new year!
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    Not that I agree with the notion of a buying of an airport with the proceeds of an increase in our RAA membership fees, there does seem a big shortage of airfields for RAA aircraft to visit in the ACT area.
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    Hi and welcome to the forum Ollie! Tony
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    I know exactly what you mean David. Once I did gloss over a checklist item which resulted in a very unpleasant experience. Fortunately I was not in the air at the time, but it scared the hell out of me. I don't gloss over the checklists anymore. I respect them and their ability to help me conduct all my flights safely. Tony.
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    Welcome Boxy Tony
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    Oh it was all within the limits, Nev. That's probably why I enjoyed it. I grant you that it was close to, but I've made it my policy that I don't fly outside the limits, and personal minimums. I check the weather reports and NOTAMs meticulously before each time I fly .... I want a nice long life in good health.
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    My 1st time I hired the plane after getting my certificate, I was faced with the strongest crosswinds that I'd ever encountered.... I loved it!
  21. Nightmare
    I do at VFR Approach Points. Departure and arrivals are on separate channels. Last time I flew that route, I supposed I didn't have to make a broadcast, but as the channel was not busy, I made a broadcast and intentions over Worrim. ATC responded by identifying me by getting me to change to a different transponder code temporarily. Then they asked me to change it back to 1200. It was nice to know they had my back.
  22. Nightmare
    Hi Billy and welcome Tony
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    Also, when you start monitoring the aerodrome frequency from the 10nm inbound mark, see if you can hear what runway other pilots are using by listening to the broadcasts, if there's traffic. They may be practicing their crosswind landings though, so check with an overfly. BTW, the time you are most likely to read the windsock is at the overfly height, which is at least 1500ft to 2000ft. Tony
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    Welcome back Marty.... these hot summer days are fun to fly in, a little bumpy though. Little back pressure to lighten your nose wheel? You were just showing Dave your short field take off skills, weren't you? Tony
  25. Nightmare
    Hi Moto, and welcome to the forum. What are you flying? Tony
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