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Thanks, can't believe I missed that, having just printed forms 27 and 29, Cheers Peter

could someone please point at the correct form to use if applying to reserve a VH registration mark? I'm getting lost in the maze at the moment! Thanks Peter

Hopefully about to transform from ugly duckling to less ugly duck!

Build virtually finished. 99% was done in the shed at home, fitted wings and finishing touches at my hangar at Goolwa. Currently being painted by Custom Aircraft Maintenance. Fits in the back of our hangar really easily so will be based at Goolwa. Cheers Peter

did my conversion at Adelaide Biplanes, they have the process sorted, minimum fuss, accepted all previous Navs etc, sent the paperwork in (including ASIC application) on April 30 and received my License today. Whole process was very easy. Now just have to finish the Onex! Peter

Flew this morning, glorious weather here in Goolwa, the coorong was sparkling, not a cloud in the sky. Then back to the hangar to work on the Onex. Does life get any better?

Probably wishful thinking but I am feeling as though I'm on the home straight constructing my Onex and am now starting to plan the "flying phase" of the project. After meeting Tony with his new Sonex I have bought and now fly routinely in a fire resistant flight suit and I am considering a helmet . Any thoughts or comments re using helmets in an enclosed cockpit, ie built in headsets, comfort, hot to wear??????? Thanks Peter

Thanks for your reply Andy, I rang and left a message and also sent an email. I am pleased to inform I received a very prompt response from Jarred. The acronym was not quite correct but referred to the final preflight inspection sheet which is missing from my file. This was an example where my rego was processed smoothly(and quickly) and the missing information was requested to be supplied prior to my next renewal. All in all The service I received has been excellent, and my little bird has continued to take to the sky on a regular basis, Cheers Peter

I have been requested to provide these with my next registration renewal, what are they? Thanks Peter

You may refer a patient for an opinion on one but not all aspects of their care. You can have any number of LAME's who specialise in specific systems tell a pilot that the plane is safe to fly but who should make the final decision that pulls all the combined opinions together? The pilot. Cardiologists may understand the heart, but do they understand heart function in a rarefied atmosphere at altitude and how that may interact with say, a respiratory problem.Some will, some won't. The aviation qualified medico "should" be bringing all the opinions together and evaluating them in an aviation context. They should be the aviation "specialists". From my perspective the problem is not with the rationale behind who has the final say but rather the actual implementation by the current decision makers. Peter

I agree with pretty much all of that Andy. I would be prepared to pay an increased fee if that translates to computerised filing, an online presence, CASA compliance, advancements like 2 yearly rego/pilot certificates. I would like to see all of that in place before we spend money on chasing more endorsements, ie consolidate our "core" business first. I have no issue with paying for board member travel to work on a strategic plan, a draft of which I hope will be emailed out the moment it is prepared. Personally I like the magazine (whatever the format) but consider it a luxury. Essential for me is more communication (thanks to you and Maj on here) and if that is regular emails rather than the magazine I would accept that. Peter

How are you defining "specialist"? A specialist cardiologist may know very little about aviation and be less informed than a GP who has a specific interest in aviation. I work as an expedition medical officer and have at times had to listen to "specialist" opinions that have been given with little or no understanding of the environment I work in. Do not take this to mean I support the current CASA medical policies. I have seen many examples of what I would consider bizarre decisions. I feel the whole system needs to be overhauled as it does not take into account modern research. There are so many anomalies it is laughable. For example how anybody could believe that someone with early prostate cancer is at increased risk of sudden incapacitation is mind boggling. I sincerely hope that the system moves to one which is based on actual rather than perceived (by who?) risk, but I'm sure not holding my breath waiting! Peter

Reflex flaps with normal ailerons work well on my Cobra, subtle variations also achieve trim control, Peter

Travelling for work, a lot, I watch the weight of luggage carefully and having online magazines has been heaven. I can look back over dozens of past issues, I can carry as many novels as I want, I can read the local paper from home when I'm nowhere near home. It was Ozrunways that induced me to buy the IPad and I have been really happy with all the apps and features. I would definitely elect to go electronic, in fact I would probably be prepared to pay a little extra to have the magazine in that format, Peter

Now that you have it out you can wrap it up and post it please Ian, I have just ordered it through clear prop. Thanks everyone for the replies. Peter

Thanks, I will ring Jabiru tomorrow, cheap and cheerful is exactly what I'm looking for, Cheers Peter

I'm trying to source an overhead compass for my Onex project. Needs to hang vertically downwards from the rear windscreen support. Any ideas? Peter

Hi Col, The problem/difficulty is all in the CASA add ons. This raises the standard dramatically to make it essentially the same as a class 2. The difference is in the application process not the standard. In some ways the class 2 is easier as you can bring along evidence to justify your claim which the DAME can review and make a recommendation on. In the drivers license medical the examining doctor has no leeway to exercise any judgement. Tick any of the wrong boxes and it is an automatic fail. This all a change in process. It will be very difficult for anyone with any medical problem to get through. For the standard to change there will have to be a huge shift in risk assessment and I don't see that happening in my lifetime. Peter If you want an opinion on any specific condition, just ask. I can give you an opinion, but that's all it is, an opinion. Bottom line is that AVMED says jump and we say "how high".

Although related, heart failure and heart attack ( acute myocardial infarction or in the latest lingo "acute coronary syndrome")are very different conditions. The prognosis for heart failure is different to that of post infarction without failure. I have read many comments that imply that stenting or bypassing has "fixed" the underlying problem but this is not true. If one of your arteries has been sufficiently occluded (narrowed or blocked) that it has required an intervention that says something about most if not all the arteries in your entire body. The stenting has only fixed the most critical one at that time. That person is significantly more at risk of arterial damage elsewhere including the brain. There are many anomalies within that document that don't make much sense. If you have any kind of medical history a class 2 will be much easier to get. The " drivers/austroads " medical is actually a higher medical standard but is less paperwork (therefore easier ????) but only available to those lucky enough not to have any medical history. My interpretation is that it is an alternative process rather than an alternative standard. I would be happy to field any questions privately, Cheers Peter Rural/remote GP Expedition Medical Officer

I am under 70 kg and was fine in the front of the cub. Did my TW endorsement at Aldinga a couple of years ago, took me around 7-8 hours I think, to get the RAAus endorsement inthe Sport Cub, solo in the Super Cub and get a feel for the SuperDecathlon. I had never been in a TW aircraft before that. I really enjoyed the whole experience and will be heading back for more training before I get the Onex flying, Cheers Peter

I am working through SAAA building my Onex. Very happy with the advice/help/attitude so far. Peter

Hi Raz, Finished outer wings, almost finished tail, shell of fuselage , landing gear done, And you? Peter

Hi, I'm building a Onex at Goolwa in SA, about 9 months in and loving it, I am going with the aerovee kit, are you? Peter