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Has anyone got any crystal ball or current information on when we except to get the 700kg MTOW approval from RAA via CASA. I am told by our prime minster of clowns, Turnbull that Australia has to be nimble and be able to rapidly change with the times. However, I have not be able to see any of his government do it, CASA nor the RAA and have not heard of any updates with timing or exactly what is to be done.

Its fun to hear Hanson drone on compared lying Malcom or shonky Shorten drone on.

Hi Frank - I must agree with you mostly and here is a bit of history - I have flown for 35 years ish as a com and RAA pilot. I must be also sceptical of the Human Factors to the point of back in the day. I and others "survived without any HF training" as it was not invented then and with the bad old days of slightly bending rules that were done for commercial reasons and were common place. Not talking about Jet stuff but the smaller companies with single and twin engine aircraft doing charter etc when you really learnt to fly not at controlled airports. And yes they were real cowboys out there. However the military boys doing airshows also had some as well, for example, we all had some drinks at night and did the airshow the next day. Same with some of the drivers doing commercial demos with new aircraft. Working for a charter companies also provided Real stress, that was, Don't do the flight, the company don't get paid and you don't get paid and or be replaced and out of a job was common back then, as plenty of new commercial pilots were around to build hours and take your job. Other things such as past last light landings at ALA'S, overloaded, fuel below required reserve, cancel SAR early when late and not in circuit were done at times. However nothing was really done by CASA. We are never going to be 100% free of crashes or deaths ever, because all of us are humans and are stupid at times when you look back in hindsight. Now back to RAA sport aircraft - weekend pilots(not being rude) will always make mistakes due to limited experience in the seat and are human same as GA PPL and new shinny commercial pilots and old pilots having a senior moment - AS WE ALL HAVE and will. How will we be trained out of that - oh I forgot we will be grounded for thinking of going flying not in the to distant future. If you have a RAA 75 year old or 85 year old who hold a drivers licence or they are in GA and pass the medical are you going to ground them because they might make a mistake in the future with Human Factors, compared to the kid that's 17years old with 20 hours will make a mistake sooner or later.

What type of planes? Flights are provided by volunteer pilots using their own aircraft or aircraft they have hired at their own expense. These aircraft are termed ‘General Aviation aircraft’ and most have 4 – 6 seats. The aircraft will either be ‘High Wing’ where the wing is above the cockpit (not unlike getting into a 4WD) or ‘Low Wing’ where the cockpit is above the wing which requires passengers to climb up onto the wing and crouch down into the cockpit (a bit like getting into a small sports car). What type of pilots? The flight credentials of our volunteer pilots and aircraft owners exceed the minimum requirements of CASA for private flight in Australia and the aircraft meet specified regulatory and insurance minimums. Our volunteer pilots come from all walks of life and are required to have more than 250 hours as a ‘Pilot in Command’; a current medical clearance and all relevant experience and endorsements for the type of aircraft they will be flying. Angel Flight volunteer pilots donate their time, their skills and the majority of their aircraft costs for each flight. To help offset the pilots’ operating costs Angel Flight Australia subsidises fuel used on flights, negotiates the waiver of landing fees at many supporting airports around the country, and arranges the credit of any air navigation charges thanks to the support of Airservices Australia. Donations to Angel Flight are used to subsidise fuel costs.

Well its not working well now for Angel flight. This has killed people. These pilots may not have your experience to get to important meetings under pressure and are put in a position to do it now. These people in need of medical transport assistance are not flying as we do, and also do not understand the risks as we do. Nor are they flying with commercial pilots or on QANTAS which is why angel flight is here. Also - Angel Flight cannot use RAA pilots or RAA aircraft for a start. Also Ian, impromptu multi crew operation is a terribly dangerous idea - Really why it worked for many years in RPT before even AUF or RAA existed in GA. I am trying to provide a simple solution to the PPL VFR PIC EGO or the must get them to wherever now, with another pilot, assuming both PPL rated VFR only that can take the HUMAN FACTOR as everyone calls it, to be a voice of reason in the ear of the PIC (TAKE OUT the pic tunnel vison syndrome) or your are pushing it mate too hard, or its a no go. I think angel care is a great vision and service but immature in its operation dealing with people that are unaware and limitations of PPL VFR pilots as this accident has probably proved with loss of life. Yes some PPL,s may be IFR rated, and even ex commercial but those who are just straight weekend PPL VFR rated and in bad or heading into marginal weather is always a risk to high with non flying PAX and a person /s that have no other option to get to the medical appointment. I don't want to argue, but a solution must be found to stop any further Angel flight crashes and deaths or as stated in this thread it may be stopped by CASA wjich would be a very said day to country Australia.

) Yes but this is lack of commercial aircraft operation from private pilots in my opinion. Also flying marginal conditions to not let down the person being transported when only VFR rated. Ego or I can do this because they have waited (guess 2 months to get a doctors appointment for example) is putting pressure on the pilot to go. Even a PPL with a night rating gives some under the hood instrument flying. However two heads is always better than one even when one is just a security pilot double checking the PICs thinking or doing the radios for example

To clarify my position, I am suggesting that all Angel flights that operate with GA PPL pilots of any age, be two pilot operation.

Again, may I suggest a bit of common sense with Angel Flight. And change the rule of single pilot ops. Maybe they should require two pilots on board, one to act as a safety pilot, and as a second voice in the ear of the PIC. This would also cover hopefully correct any inflight medical incidence with our aging pilots, or bad decisions being made to get the pax to the appointment. Not being rude about our aging pilots by its just common sense with the public not knowing the risks.

most of use rotax or jab engines etc as that is what we can afford in these planes and that is what they have. I personally love the sound and to fly Pratt and Whitney Radial engines whilst flying amphib beavers in aus. - but I don't own one personally as I am not that rich. But they even broke. And yes even RAA pilots understand revs versus stress. (edited...mod)

Frank, there are some days when you post these pics I hate you, you just fall out of bed and into the plane and go flying. (smile) Will be seeing you in the not to distant future.

To correct fake news. It was a well controlled forced landing - not a Crash Landing - the media need to learn the difference. Glad all OK. .

In my opinion the ASIC is a pure con and has many failure points. As an Australian and have been flying for 30 years or more, why must I prove that I am not a security risk. On the ground what can I really do as a RAA pilot? What is the exact risk profile we pose flying a RAA aircraft. I can as I also hold a GA license, fly in, controlled airspace and be close to main runways airborne without an ASIC in a RAA aircraft, which I would assume is more of a terrorist risk as they have no idea I exist and have really breached the intent of the security system. So I cant land at some airports without an ASIC but I can fly over them without one. It makes no sense whatsoever as this is a huge hole in the system again. Also its really smoke and mirrors from all the clowns running Canberra and their minions who advise them (badly), and as stated above in other posts, airports are surrounded with basic wire fences or some are wide open and anyone with half a brain that wanted to could get airside in just about any vehicle. I do NOT object if you are Australian citizen, to a simple ID and police check (I am sure if you are a person of interest from the Feds it with show up on a police check at the station) and don't have any red flags and pay say 50 bucks for the honour of it. But anything else is just BS for non commercial private pilots or RAA sport pilots.

I have used both126.7 and area as have run into other aircraft on the wrong numbers inbound. I actually got answered on both on numerous occasions. Both from GA and RAA pilots. My rule of thumb these days is to use area then go to 126.7 and see who is around. And yes I have been on the wrong frequency now and again ( my mistake). But again consider some fly with NO radio, which of course is legal or those who just don't answer when they should.

Why we did it in thruster two seaters!!! Really! using micro spay systems - No Bull

Firstly- before the jokes hit - not talking about your partner Secondly - not taking about the types of aircraft that are dogs Thinking of taking my dog (husky) for a fly. Have ordered some ear protection for him. Have a full walking harness and will clip into seat belt to restrict movement. Have thought of doing a few taxi strip runs up to see the reaction etc. Anyone here have any experience with flying with there pet and how they got started and introduced the experience.

"Wasn't impress he pulled power on me during the takeoff climb" - Toughen Up Princess (SMILE) - wait till it happens for real and your all by yourself.

On glass water landings - you set up with a 150ft rate of decent and wait for the hit on water, safe, simple and effective

Answer from Human Factors hidden section (did you not get the memo) - Take an two anxiety pills and one antidepressant, then a drink a bottle of red and go to bed. You THEN only have to worry if the bed rotates and you fall out of it.

Here are some facts that have not been stated and another opinion of what is happening even now. Funny but way back in the early days of rag and tube - in a thruster and the (then) new two seater days, looping was a breeze and these were Rotax two stroke twin carbed engines. Other things could also be done. I agree you need to have a rating and be trained and GA is the only way at present - but their are many RAA aircraft that can preform these. The thing that a piece of paper says you cant is madness to people who know the industry and the aircraft that are produced. The RAA has its head in the sand with NEW machines coming out as well and are built for aerobatics but fly in LSA mode. Yes its stupid to do aerobatics when not rated and the aircraft is not a known or its age / maintenance is a problem - but some RAA do them very well. Many instructors don't have these ratings - some do. Doing aeros is not for everyone. Focusing now on GA pilots now in RAA that have the training and endorsed to do aeros, do you really think they wont. I also think that anyone trying this without a sound knowledge and is NOT trained is stupid and you could easy die. RAA as stated is in a position of a rock and a hard place to control. Other than threats and the courts, if you can catch me thinking. Also how many people who live not in city areas but live and fly out the back blocks with no current pilot cert or rego or just don't give a damm about rules and regs (in the back blocks). Don't shoot the messenger just open your eyes and think about it.

I use, and was taught in GA AND as rule of thumb, using visual VFR nav rules with paper maps is - ONE Nautical Mile from the line on the map below 5 thousand feet as long as you have specific reference position points. But of course as above GPS just makes it tooo easy these days.

Hi Capt Wally - your post quote, "What's a Lyc and Conty?" and from the member Markdun - "I havnt seen those. Are they two strokes, or copies of Jabiru or VW conversions?" Your post is misleading for members in say RAA and others that don't know GA engines . Lycoming and Continental engines are GA certified engines. Please don't mislead people who may not know. AND your reply Capt Wally "Yeah they are just like VeeDub engines:-)" is just a crap and misleading answer. If you want to take over a thread, please do it with correct information for those who don't have your extreme wisdom of flying or don't answer. SSCBD

Just seeing how people have coped with a real engine failure in flight. No other reason. Interested with any - I survived my "first total sudden engine failure" and walked away stories. Please include - Type of aircraft / engine First how did you initially cope with it. Example was it total shock or initial disbelief with the engine going quiet, for the first say 5 - 10 seconds. What height were you at – did you have a pax onboard How long was your glide time do you think, from failure to the wheels on ground. Did you have to find a paddock or were you over the strip and back to the runway. Did your training provide “sufficient real life experience” on how to deal with it? How was the outcome – e.g. no damage or damage to the aircraft. What would you advise to change in initial training of engine failures (if any). What did YOU stuff up - e.g. wind direction / trouble checks / wrong glide speed / changed paddocks from your initial choice and why? Did you come in to fast (or a bit to height) or did or did you come in to slow to stretch the glide at the last minute. Did you know what stopped the engine initally when it shut down or try to restart? What would you have done differently in hindsight. What did you drink that night! – beer / scotch / wine (and of course how many)

It is usual to watch oil pressure with oil filter / change. Common sense. Same as any change to radiator hoses / fuel lines /filters etc etc.

Never Say Never!

Hi Frank You getting soft and are spoilt flying the tail dragger over those lovely soft cane fields or beach. Where is the sporting spirit you have and have shown! (smile) - not wanting to put a nose wheel down on paddock. You of all people, with the experience of a air god, you could do it in your sleep. I expect you to be held to a much higher standard than us poor (undertrained, unprepared ) and average RAA pilots. You old bold bast... Best SSCBD