frank marriott

I was there on Saturday - compared with Monto the temp. was great.

Seems a lack of knowledge by Prosie mob to me.

I came over there recently at 1500ft due weather going Mackay to Townsville and had a Dash 8 doing a let down at same ETA. No problems - arranged seperation by CTAF and the Q- Link aircraft monitored my transponder position on their radar.

I would suggest that flying below an aircraft doing a let down through weather would have more potential for conflict then actually landing at the airport - Might be the real reason is point 2 regards landing fees.

If point 1 (falality) was the reason then jets would be banned - bad accident involving a jet in 1990s.

I know my points don't help but couldn't help adding them.

Only been to Prosie half a dozen times in 30 odd years of GA flying so I guess it won't worry me now either.

Frank

Thanks for the advice - maybe the 20min flight to Toowoomba may be the best option

Frank

Does anyone know what accommodation is available around Watts Bridge airfield

Frank

The LSA J230 has a fuel pressure warning light fitted. The factory tells me it is a CASA requirement for the LSA category.

Frank

My only complaint, which is not controllable - too bloody cold for a north Queenslander - otherwise was an enjoyable trip.

Frank

I intend to be there and would like to put a face to some of the people from this site but with all the forum names even if I meet you I am guessing that I still will not know if you are a member of this site or just another pilot be it RA-AUS, GA or Airline.

Not a big problem but it is nice to put a face to a name and obviously this site contailns a cross section of all of the above.

Frank

Ross

Tried to PM you but your mail box is over the limit,

Frank

Does anyone know the reason for the "lift spoiler" mid way along the wing of the new 170s.

I have seen similar devices on wing roots to induce the wing root to stall before the wing tips for better handling but these ones are at least half way out along the wing.

I'm guessing they are to reduce some of the lift on the larger wing for handling on landing - but I am only guessing - thought someone here might actually know?

Frank

Phil

I had trouble strating my 230D at Wangaratta after an overnight - too cold. The problem has not appeared since as I came back north. It took over an hour with the top cowl off to get some sun to heat it up enough.

I have since purchased a 12V hair dryer which I will carry when next going that for south - should solve the problem [i hope from reading other post from cold areas]

Frank

Cheers Owen

Not a winge just an observation - have a good trip

Frank

"that makes 6...."

I would like to hear the details of the 6 problems is possible. I have a J230 with no problems as yet and am about to do a 200 hourly.

Any details would be of of interest

"Jabiru will not accept that they may have had a fault in their batch of legs"

What batch of legs are you referring to [mine is 18 months old] I accept mine is a J230 and not a J170 but the legs look the same to me.

Frank

There are a lot of RAA fliers in North Qld which you avoid [and foum members] that you bypass - my comment is to get greater support think where the the folliowing may be - I have been to Longreach, Winton, Cloncurry etc best of luck

Frank

Townsville

I read into this as including RAA licenced pilots to enter CTA as is already the case with PPL or higher in an approved aircraft.

I don't see the dropping of Approved aircraft and communications [& transponder where necessary] and the requirement to submit a flight plan.

I would be surprised to see approval to all RAA type aircraft????????????

I also suspect there would be a CTA endorsement on the licence necessary.

Frank

I plan to be there

Frank

Ross

We have an Aero Club Fly-In to Shute Harbour on the 15th May. I don't know how to send you a PM so if you are interested contact me & I will forward you details. Have 6 aircraft going so far.

Frank

Ian

Is there some problem - I regularly log on using one of three different computers [depending where I am] - Always in my own name though.

Frank

On the surface it sounds like a person to person talk [behind the hanger] might have been

appropriate

jetjr

Yes renewal involves an new security check each 2 years

I am "told" it is the validity of the security check - 24 months - so to avoid running out renewing early is necessary.

I sent the application about 6 or 7 weeks before mine ran out and thus only got 22 months.

Don't shoot the messanger - and this info is not official, I have only heard it so it is hearsay at best.

Tomo

If you are flying a J230 as per your previous post - I have just recently been to Temora from Townsville in a J230 - used the following route - good motels and fuel available.

Townsville, Emerald, Charleville, Cobar, Temora returning for different scenery via

Temora, Moree, Toowomba, Rockhampton, Townsville.

Many options but this one was good.

Frank

Worth considering - if you do a RAA licence in say a Jab [or Gazelle]and then want to do a PPL, a school with a VH registered Jab [or Gazelle] would allow you to do your PPL in same/similar aircraft.

Frank

I agree Qwerty. Although I restrict my comment to the Air Leg content - I would not come into the Tax Man part but your last post conforms with my belief/understanding.

Simple check -

CHTR & AWK think - for HIRE or REWARD

PVT (incl RAA) - not for HIRE or REWARD

[Obviously excluding training]

I have no more comments on this matter - I will be interested in the reply from RA Aus but the other comments I will be interested in a court result should you be charged because the situations referred to are so fanciful that I do not want to comment further and I have my own opinion as to the result of any legal proceedings.

My only comments in relation to this matter was to clear up where the authority to fly above 5000ft was in case I was missing something - that has been done.

It is not me you will have to convince but a magistrate should you be charged - best of luck - I will continue to fly RA Aus regitered aircraft legallly as I read the law

Frank