frank marriott

From the maintenance manual (2 yrly NOT 5) 8.4.1 Flexible Hoses  All flexible hoses in the engine compartment should be replaced at engine overhaul or every 2 years whichever comes first. Hoses which show visible deterioration (cracking, excessive hardening) should be replaced immediately, irrespective of age.

No worries, just wondered what you were referring to, I treat them the same as any other small tricycle (done 1000hrs on a 230 but next to nothing in any other ultralight aircraft). Certainly agree with the principle, applies to Cessnas, Pipers etc as well IMO. Yes can get a bit twitchy if the nose is left on the ground too long but I just put that down to the close couple between the mains and nose together with take off and landing speeds being higher then a lot of the slower ultralights. I remember similar characteristics in Mooney (M20F) in wich one person managed to take out runway lights on take off.

Nev Can you expand on that opinion. I agree with your comment in general but just wonder what you are referring to with this bit?

Not suggesting anything, only pointing to the fact some things are law and others are advisory. Read both and make up your own mind.

This strip is about 3000ft long but has trees on both ends (outside the property fence). For anyone with limited bush strip experience it can give the false impression of being a lot shorter resulting in the occasional "different " arrival. An actual obstacle gives a different mental picture to the theoretical one on P charts.

I see the closing date for comments has been extended to the 5th May.

Keep in mind that other then Reg & Cert airports radio is not required "legally". So what is best practice comes down to opinions, I accept that, but if submissions are ignored (and maybe most submissions were in accordance with your opinion) remember a CAAP is only advisory not a CAR or CASR. I find interesting V4 is released, as DJ pointed out, before the submission expirery date. Reminds of something else, but better left unsaid.

Well there you go, I was of the belief that V4 release was the result. Maybe somebody jumped the gun with the release???

So as predicted NO change to the CTAF/Area freq. situation. I sometimes wonder why anybody bothers responding to "discussion papers" - it is only a pretence - I was told a couple of years ago by a CASA employee that it would not be changed whilst a certain employee was still there!

Even more so with the 7 (remember proposed as 5) board with NO regional input - It will get worse before the inevitable change happens again, hopefully sooner rather then later.

Yes Terminology looks a bit better, can't rely on spell check all the time but I do admit to terrible spelling unfortunately.

Hence the inclusion of paddock landings - my point was a powered aircraft does NOT have an "out landing" - it is a forced landing at best at least in my termoniligy anyway. Not pointing at gliders, just termoniligy.

Outlanding! I thought that term was reserved for glider crashes/paddock landings.

Just more PR BULL.

Be interesting to see how they get around CAR 2 7(A) c) no payment is made for the services of the operating crew It certainly is common but normally "officially" employed in another capacity immaterial to what actual duties are performed. Anyway no great interest to me really.

IMO that requires a CPL. Employed in another capacity and flying is a different situation.

PA38 is a Tomahawk

A point of caution. Investigate what the particular RAA school is teaching. There appears to be a very large difference to the finished product/knowledge. Nothing wrong with the RAA syllabus as such but too many graduates would make the average PPL shudder. Certainly not grouping all RAA schools together but I am sure if you have a yarn around an airport you will be suitably informed. The cheapest way is sometimes not the best option if you want to feel and perform to an acceptable standard - unless you only want to fly around a bush paddock at 60 to 70 kts which does suit some people.

"T" handle on top is good

Exact time I don't know but it is required by the new bastardised constitution, so notice will have to be given.

W.I.T.H. - Political debate, despite the heading.

No damage from Ayr north.

Flying out is not always an option depending on family commitments. When Yassie hit Townsville I flew out to Emerald the day before and next day when I received the report that it hit and loss of power etc. I continued on to Hervey Bay and stayed with relatives for a week before returning to fix the mess. The thing that remains in my mind was for the first hour laying off 40° to maintain TMG. This time I remained due to family (a two seater limits your options) - an aircraft becomes a minor priority in some circumstances.

Inflight adjustable you can change pitch in flight. CSU is as per name, constant speed unit, governor if you like. You adjust to desired RPM and the unit adjusts the pitch to keep constant RPM. Power is adjusted by manifold pressure.

Geoff It might be worth checking, certainly CSU and RG are transferable from a CASA licence to RPC but I would check the other way - e.g. "in flight adjustable" is not a CSU. Just a thought before you spend money, best to know.