Originally Posted by
Squawk7700
Ramp checks aren’t bad unless you’re 99% incompetent. CASA have been providing well documented information to pilots for a fair number of years now on what you need to have onboard to satisfy a ramp check.
One problem is that what CASA say you need to supply on a ramp check is not necessarily supported by the regulations - it is more of a wish list. Am I really required to tell CASA where I came from?
Also, most people probably do not strictly comply with e.g. weight and balance requirements. How many actually weigh each passenger? From the CASA web site:
although we’d rather connect with you using a carrot, not a stick, don’t forget that it’s only a matter of time until you’re ramp checked, and the nice friendly CASA man is going to want to see evidence of pilot and passenger weights (standard weights should not be used in aircraft with fewer than seven seats) and evidence of cargo weights.
Many people would estimate weights when they are very familiar with their aircraft weight and balance and are sure they are within limits. It is possible that does not comply with the letter of CASA's ramp check law. Can you always provide evidence of passenger weights?