Ballpoint 246niner

As an instructor in RA this is probably beyond the requirements, but as my tag says -GA taught me discipline, and whilst some can be overdone, I think all pilots, especially those advising others need to hold themselves to high standards even up to GA standard. We get lot's of converts so you need to be able to play ball at their level and then having gained respect, enlighten them to the difference in lighter than GA and/ or high drag types. Thanks for the quick quiz and hopefully those watching are learning in the process...

Only for the imminent avoidence of collision,emergency( as mentioned), or to remain VMC if cleared for a visual departure.... HH you have got me digging now?

Aww shucks, thanks HH

An early left turn clearance does not exempt a pilot from adherence to CAR's- not below 500" agl- it may happen before the upwind threshold as I've done many times in the Sav at Archerfield, but ATC cannot authorise flight operations outside the CAR's unless in a declared emergency.

They are certainly included in ALL our students training, but this is not just at the discretion of the school, once embarking on the flight training journey ALL students need to immerse themselves in the required knowledge for safe flight- yes the school can guide you but it a two party tango, the student needs to devote personal, but guided energy to study and learning.

Motz is spot on, this is a student learning thread- ask the question, get a qualified, regulatory supported answer( eg DJP), some logical justification and move on. To spend time looking for anything else is just looking for trouble...

I've cleared a few hours in the morning to buddy with a student for an extended training area flight so I should be out there around 8.30.

I for one think it is a good idea, I see quite a few transferred students from other schools as most of us probably do as well. This should be a good forum to discuss teaching differences, styles and information so not only will the bar be raised but, even in a fairly small sample help improve consistency. Yesd we all have to pass RA /CASA audits but the real oil seldom gets discussed. Maybe that could be a good 1st topic " dealing with transferring students"..... Also the GA/RA convergence is coming. Make no mistake, what opportunities and threats will this convergence create- who will be the winners and losers? A subject worth discussing. Finally- Regionalising RA Aus again, should the states and FTF 's have more say in local operations? Lets get the ball rolling.......

And alloy hub, not carbon....

The prop is the new DUC Splash, a fixed pitch unit that arrived on one I ferried a few months ago. Slightly different taper to the "swirl".....

No mate, sounds like you've got heaps of passion, don't lose it and balance the rest good luck with the upcoming wedding.

And your getting married! - get used to longer breaks in flying then.....

Renewed 4 weeks ago still waiting on mine too! Must be in the same trays as the rego renewals.

A great album Craynbox-well done!!

Archer Falls and work lads - have fun! It is the fly in season- keep them and the god weather coming

I'm there!!

This is what's on he placard of every rec aircraft or should be. Every PIC needs to make their pax aware and in agreement prior to flight or no flight should take place. The recent findings in case law simply support this statement.

Thanks Maj, sounds like they both had their weapons at the ready, will have a look for it.

Your a tough man but a caring father- good one !

So 40 hours with a professional driving school vs mum/ dad , still a lot more than average RA times- why would anyone worry if it took 40 plus to get their RA pilot cert? Expectations vs cost i should not be the criteria for safe competent pilots.

Sounds like your issue is with your instructor setting the timing for your lessons, this is a different matter completely, and I totally agree long delays caused by schools are not acceptable and can affect your progress. On the issue of driving- many individuals have to pay for driver training as part of their licences, my son included, who I pay for lessons for him as I'm teaching students to fly when he is free. As long as what you pay for is productive and professional then it should be good. I Hear your frustration though.....

Instructor variety from a students viewpoint can be varied, as long as there is core consistency looked for and prompted by each instructor then the student can only benefit from the varied focus of each individual teaching style. We generally try to keep most students predominately with one or two core teachers, but towards solo some variety in styles can help round out the students learning. 'lll often swap myself out if I feel a student is struggling or to get a different viewpoint in some instances. Students tend to look for rapid progress all through their training, and this seldom happens, remember we expect young drivers to do 100 logged hours minimum to drive, yet in an infinitely more complex environment we can see pilots solo in a quarter of this time. Flying progress shouldn't be rushed or pushed, the hurdles along the way will end up being your best lessons in many ways. I was too young for my first solo in gliders many years ago so the pressure was off, I had nearly 15 instructors in 3 years and yes while I gelled with some more than others I can honestly say that I learnt something from every one of them. The harder ones often proved to be the better instructors but this wasn't evident till many years later. Enjoy the journey, there will be times when you miss having him or her there in times to come!

and then some- fantastic determination showing the power of dreams. Good luck for the entire trip

I'm an ex hangie too FireFly, and ill take you up on your invitation to drop in there this weekend if ok, as you can see from my tag I have a Sav, so no worries about the strip. Once thought of the tag. " Savannah pilots like it short" but thought better of the inference!! Great to have you on the forum...

Is Janice all OK now mate?