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CASA 203/05 CTAF-Common Traffic Advisory Frequency- and Mandatory Broadcast zones MBZ's( Certified/Registered) were used for comms into non CTR aerodromes from 2005 under the revised AMATS system for Australian airspace. This model had a further update in 2010 to replace the growing plethora of acronyms for uncontrolled AD's and removing the outdated GAAP AD's to reflect a simplified operation system for all pilots in non controlled airspace- this became known as "Operations at Non-Towered Aerodromes" ( CAAP 166-1, then 166-2), which in effect did away with GAAP AD's and made every AD outside CTA a CTAF- either with its' own frequency or via MULTICOM (126.700). There's some acronyms to get your head around now Phil! The CAAP clearly outlines the "recommended" standard calls required and does not mandate any specific calls,( other than for immediate collision avoidance) instead focussing on "enhanced see and avoid" as the primary purpose for calls, so if it's not " enhancing" then there is no need to do it. The whole point being to limit the amount of radio traffic and get pilots to back to basics by using a strong effective lookout. Inevitably, like medication, many pilots think if a little bit is good then more has to be better- unfortunately this leads to the situations described above.

Ian, I regularly look at the GA site, but see that it has not grown in the same way as the Rec site, there are no doubt many reasons for this, but I question the two site model. Will the instructor sub group be a closed one- I and many colleagues sometimes refrain from instructor comment in this litigious, finger pointing society. Not all instructors agree, but airing this in public forums is also not wise.

I've got 50 + of them have em all......

FRIDAY FUNNY Mine has been delayed, apparently it needs a renewal of registration ROR, and there has been an issue with the proof reading of print (PROP) and as this is done by different people it is considered as a VPP variable Pitch PROP. It then has to have its weight & balance recorded WAB, and as Australia Post don't have this documentation, it needs to be resent. Who knows with all this red tape, some of us may never see it.

Great vid Scott- always nicer west of the ranges.

The trikes would have been us I reckon- been going for the last 6 in a row and over 20 yrs in total

What a great place to "bring him home" in our memories to rest. I for one would love to see Inglewood rise again to its former glory without the beauracracy. Bring it on.

I wasn't fishing but yes the offer remains open, take your time and I'm glad to help wherever I can. I would be putting your new girl under close scrutiny prior to any test flight- a detached viewpoint is always worthwhile. All the more important following the tragedy at Lismore two weeks ago. Wishing you well as the " Norfolk Flyer" comes to life.

GDay Haydn. Great to hear from you and the schemes a standout. Keep in touch with us....

Welcome back mate- no Cheetahs here!

GForce - rhetorically speaking to answer your question....... Has Greenpeace stopped whaling in the South Pacific? Has Julia G bought the australian economy back to surplus? Has North Korea decided peace is a better option for their relationship with Sth Korea? Has Jabiru built a bullet proof engine? If you can answer yes to any of the above then I'm sure that RA 's registration issues are but a long distant memory OR you may like to read the reports from Natfly that indicate there are still some 400 aircraft remaining unregistered - world peace and seamless registration apparently as difficult as one another to resolve. Good Luck

GForce, the aircraft is a very well built aircraft and very good value, Peter used an expensive paint system and the quality shows.it has a massive cabin area with adjustable seats and will easily fit too large Aussie blokes, also a big parcel area similar to Sav. As I said , I flew it with a clear view to purchase at Natfly in 2011, went there specifically to do the deal, but the price was firm at 100k, and being experimental VH it was IMHO outside my budget and value proposition without the ability to use it to teach in my school. If your needs don't require this then no concern.The aircraft is a class offering at the current advertised price in Sport Pilot. It is a very slow market at present so buyers can take advantage if you are cashed up. Word of caution tho- tail draggers are not for every one, if you are still learning then get lots of tail time before you dive into your purchase. I love them and are happy with wheel back or front. You may not yet know about the difference enough to really make a good value judgement for YOU. Many a plane has been bought with the heart not the head. Good luck with baby and plane.

Oh Rank, I could fill a forum and then some if I was to go through all the issues with running variable pitch props on LSA RA aircraft at the moment. Hopefully it will be resolved with an ICAO ASTM standard change soon.... Right now if you've got one, just hope that it's a while till your rego is due.

Ryan, it's a red/ wite RV8 Trev rips around in it all the time, it's got some sort of subie engine I think, 170 kts plus!

I flew 8188 when it was AHC 2 years ago and came very close to buying it from Peter. It is a phenomenal aircraft with the most balanced controls you will find. A big plane like all classic draggers but with great rudder control and easy flare. I really needed a factory built aircraft for teaching so the Savannah S got the nod- I would have preferred the Highlander but while great for me not all students are happy to learn in a dragger ( harden up!) so this would limit its training potential. As Dazz says the you tube clips are amazing and the new "Superstol" version looks even more impressive. 9/10 from me.....

Thanks Pylon, I thought all the Bristells were full factory builds, I guess post Pacific Ibis, the microscope of scrutiny is on x 100 magnification. Watching with interest in this brave new era of LSA.

Can anyone shed some light on the "E24- rego prefix on the Bristell BRM, it's either factory built 24 or 19 or VH experimental....?

Thanks Captain for the post , working this Easter, so keep us posted on the candy and the stories. No truth in the rumours of a" race for renewal regatta" in the list of events for those trying to re register their beloved aircraft in the current fiasco- there would be a stampede if they held it! Have a good weekend.

Good on ya Doug, good to see you on the site and well done for taking you flying further, see you soon again at H72 and don't let Andy wear that beautiful Sierra out! The C172 is a fantastic aircraft, you'll love it long time when you get to know it. Cheers Neil.

A very sad day for the loss of one of the true pioneers of ultralight aviation, a long term acquaintance, seriously nice bloke and extremely capable pilot. We truly have lost an older brother in ultralight aviation today. in Peace mate......

Wow, what an enormous and well versed treatise on the aerodynamics of the stall in this thread. All fantastic stuff and in depth has been published time and time again. I try to keep it so simple for my sake as much any one else, Know the stall symptoms, know your aircraft intimately, and don't go near there - unless less than a foot of the ground on landing or lots of height for practice. End of story, finato, done! Maybe I'm just too dumb and simple for all this flying stuff.....

Catch 22 that one, thought about it though! Like going back to my childhood, used to mow lawns to pay for my flying when I was a young'n. Trouble is when it rains you can do neither!!! All good at our end mate, Cheers

Spot on Dazz. F/T for me and I still love it! I have casuals too in my school and they are dedicated but not dependant on the income.

I see many pilots and students looking inside the turn, chasing the runway onto final- in doing so they fail to maintain a constant bank angle, tightening up the turn as you say, or skid it with rudder or lose the correct horizon reference attitude(airspeed) any one of these will contribute to bringing you closer to the stall; and clearly at a very dangerous point in the circuit! Correct turning vigilence is one of my hobby horses, and "dirty" unco-ordinated turns show poor piloting. This may be a contributor IMHO. The turn will finish when it finishes- forcing it can be fatal.