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Old 13th Jan 2010, 02:57
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Besides, asking here is kind of like going to a Holden forum and asking if you should buy a Falcon or a Commodore


Quite the contrary really. One (the RAAUS certificate) is an inferior product if you are comparing it to the GA equivalent.

GA
Fly anywhere you want in almost any aircraft, at night, IFR, unlimited passengers to any airport at any altitude over water as required.

RAAUS
Plastic certificate (not a licence), 1 passenger, daylight hours only, weight limited (often severely), strictly VFR only, OCTA (without GA licence), operating under exemptions from the rules by a NFP organisation that could theoretically fold at any time and leave you in the lurch. Not to mention the mandatory membership fee of $165p/a plus initial aircraft rego of $220 and subsequent $110p/a.


It's more of a Moped versus Rolls Royce comparison really.


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