Originally Posted by
downunderscouser
Hi,
I haven't flown since 2011 and want to get back in the air but unfortunately have a limited budget. Can anyone recommend the most cost effective way of getting a BFR? I reckon I'd be a bit rusty with navigation and radio calls at towered airports - and I am sure a few things have changed i.e. airspace wise, but it'll come back to me. ...
Lots of free stuff on CASA's website to brush up on the new stuff - the more time you spend here the more $ you will save. e.g.
https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-pag...l-flight-guide
https://www.casa.gov.au/education/standard-page/ontrack
https://www.casa.gov.au/education/st...age/out-n-back
Originally Posted by
downunderscouser
.... I was considering joining a club such as Point Cook and hiring a flying instructor privately (since they aren't a school and don't have instructors). ...
Instructors independent of a school really can't do flight reviews as you'll see from reading the relevant info here
https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-pag...rmation-sheets - read up on the new licensing rules here and how to transition to a Part 61 ticket.
"A flight instructor delivering training during a flight review can only deliver that training if employed by an operator with a part 141 or 142 certificate that authorises the conduct of flight training for the rating under review." CASA's opinion is that if I suggest that you hold your mouth differently then I am training.
Reg 61.745 states "taken to have successfully completed a flight review for the rating if the holder:
........
(c) completes flight training for a design feature endorsement in an aircraft of the class covered by the aircraft class rating"
For example a tailwheel endorsement - the competencies are very clearly specified in the MOS.
Originally Posted by
downunderscouser
.... Can anyone recommend anyone who is able to do this? What should I budget for this in terms of hours in the air?
Cheers
Andy
Happy to advise privately.