ASIC Renewal
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I recently did my ASIC renewal online with AVID and had the same error problem. I was using Firefox browser. I later found on the AVID website that only IE browser is supported. Redone on IE - no problems encountered then.
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Hey pile-it, thanks. I did use IE, still wondering what my problem was. As I said, I don't want them to swipe my card twice ! Mine expires Feb 2010 so I guess I need to move quickly.
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IE has a "compatibility mode" which you need to switch on. There's a button, but I don't remember where; IE is a pile of poo and the only time I used it in recent history was for my last ASIC renewal. When I ran across this problem, I phoned AviationID and they talked me through the solution.
6 months ago it took 2 weeks from posting the application to receiving the new card - much more like it !
6 months ago it took 2 weeks from posting the application to receiving the new card - much more like it !
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Hi kingRB,
I used Aviation ID & took 2 weeks from the day I sent off the paperwork. I got in a month early just in case they were really slow. But was pleasantly surprised at how quick they were!
I used Aviation ID & took 2 weeks from the day I sent off the paperwork. I got in a month early just in case they were really slow. But was pleasantly surprised at how quick they were!
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Likewise. Needed a new one by the middle of November, so sent the papers in a fortnight too soon it seems, expecting delays, and got docked a month from the two year period. Havn't had anyone in authority actually come up close and look at the photo to check it really is me yet. (Terrible photo anyway, was scowling when it was taken because I had to go through the rigmarole and pay again so soon.)
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Thanks for all your interest, guys.
I am told that the error message is spurious and the "submit" button has done its job, in case anyone else encounters the same problem.
I am told that the error message is spurious and the "submit" button has done its job, in case anyone else encounters the same problem.
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Posted my application to CASA 20th October, CASA stamped it recieved on Nov 1st. Recieved the card on January 7th. Real fast guy's and not a very nice ride for me considering my last one expired at the end of NOV.
Next time i'll use someone else.
SN
Next time i'll use someone else.
SN
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15 Days Dr?
Mine expires this month so I submitted my renewal at the start of Dec09. They didn't take any money from my credit card until 07 Jan 10 (that's 15 days today) so hopefully mine might turn up soon......
On another note though, yesterday I got a new credit card from my bank (St George) even though I hadn't ordered one and it wasn't due for replacement (didn't expire until 2011).
I rang to enquire and apparently even though I hadn't been ripped off with any money I'd been identified as a potential victim to this current card skimming scam as I'd used the card at a location somewhere, sometime, (location and date not disclosed by bank due to privacy stuff) that had recently been identified as having a credit card machine there that had been compromised (whatever that means....).
Oh well, the new card works and I've destroyed the old one.....Has this happened to anyone else yet?
I'm on a roll.....
Stiky
Mine expires this month so I submitted my renewal at the start of Dec09. They didn't take any money from my credit card until 07 Jan 10 (that's 15 days today) so hopefully mine might turn up soon......
On another note though, yesterday I got a new credit card from my bank (St George) even though I hadn't ordered one and it wasn't due for replacement (didn't expire until 2011).
I rang to enquire and apparently even though I hadn't been ripped off with any money I'd been identified as a potential victim to this current card skimming scam as I'd used the card at a location somewhere, sometime, (location and date not disclosed by bank due to privacy stuff) that had recently been identified as having a credit card machine there that had been compromised (whatever that means....).
Oh well, the new card works and I've destroyed the old one.....Has this happened to anyone else yet?
I'm on a roll.....
Stiky
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AVID or ASIC
I sent in my application in early December and recieved a letter form ASIC just before I left OS that they would not issue my ASIC because I didn't have a current Medical, I phoned their office and discussed the benefits of ASIC V's AVID and was told they were all issued from the same office, if I wanted to save a few Dollars they would pass the application to the next desk and my card would come back without the CASA logo on the bottom instead of whatever is on an AVID.
sent in my application in early December and recieved a letter form ASIC
WTF Since when has holding a current medical had anything to do with establishing operational requirement to hold an ASIC?
I reiterate again for those who have not heard my rantings before on this matter. DO NOT GO TO CASA FOR YOUR ASIC. They are bureaucratic, incompetent, do not know the rules and are incredibly slow in the process.
You have been bum drummed mate. An AVID is of no use to you whatsoever in gaining unescorted access to a security controlled aerodrome.
Yes an ASIC is pretty well a useless piece of crap too but that is another story.
... breathe in ... and out.... and in.... and out....
OK I feel better now.
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DO NOT GO TO CASA FOR YOUR ASIC
I actually did send my ASIC application to CASA, get a call from Aviation ID australia saying "this is missing from your application, we can send your application back to casa to sort out, or you can just send us a copy of your license by email and we will process it as soon as we get the copy. an extra 4 weeks or 1 week, your choice"
Guess what I chose. I now have no CASA logo on my ASIC card.
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Well my ASIC turned up on Friday arvo....after I posted re this topic!!! I guess like the Dr said, 15 days (for me that was after they took the money....)
As for the card skimming scam....I pursued this further on Friday as well and found out that the card machine at McDonalds at Miranda Fair in South Sydney had been substituted. I'd used my card there a few days later but fortunately hadn't been ripped off..hence the new card, new pin number etc......the guy at St George I spoke to on the phone told me that this was a very sophisticated operation and advised me to tell everyone to change their pin numbers....funny that, the one before that wouldn't tell me Jack!! Maybe they've been instructed otherwise given the media etc....
So watch out everyone, this scam is very big (well in Sydney anyway....) and maybe think about changing your pin no's.....
Stiky
As for the card skimming scam....I pursued this further on Friday as well and found out that the card machine at McDonalds at Miranda Fair in South Sydney had been substituted. I'd used my card there a few days later but fortunately hadn't been ripped off..hence the new card, new pin number etc......the guy at St George I spoke to on the phone told me that this was a very sophisticated operation and advised me to tell everyone to change their pin numbers....funny that, the one before that wouldn't tell me Jack!! Maybe they've been instructed otherwise given the media etc....
So watch out everyone, this scam is very big (well in Sydney anyway....) and maybe think about changing your pin no's.....
Stiky
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My thoughts exactly YPJT, they said without a valid Licence, which requires a medical I didn't have an operational need to have an ASIC, but I could have an AVID and my point was that they both come out of the same office.
Similar here. 10 days through Merimbula/CASA. Thats 10 days, not 10 working days! Credit where its due
They still stole a month though. JAN expiry even though I waited till FEB to send it...
They still stole a month though. JAN expiry even though I waited till FEB to send it...
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Since this thread's been bumped - what are the legal requirements regarding holding a current AVID? Going to get mine renewed soon as it's close to expiring - but unsure what it's actually for. Of course, we need to carry our licence and current medical when we fly, and wear an ASIC when in security controlled areas - does holding a current AVID form part of the legal requirement to carry your licence in flight? As the licence itself doesn't actually expire. Or is it another excuse for CASA to charge $170 for a few minutes' work?
Zapp,
You need at least an AVID to fly but that does not allow you to have unescorted access at a security controlled airport. My understanding is if you have an ASIC you do not require an AVID.
Glekichi,
The reason you lost the month is because Auscheck moved the goal posts about a year ago. Your ASIC used to be valid until the end of the same month plus two years but on closer examination of the regs, they could only do it until the end of the previous month. Reason being, the ASIC does not display full date, only the month and the regs stated that a card could be valid for a maximum of two years from date of issue. Date of issue is taken from the day the Auscheck clearance is given to the issuing body. The White Paper addressed that issue to a degree and is going to make cards valid for two years from the date of security clearance. You will still lose a little bit of time whilst the card is printed but not as much as you can lose under the current system.
Overall, 10 days turnaround is pretty good. It is generally Auscheck and the agencies they rely on information from (crimtrack / ASIO / AFP) that stall the process the most. The issuing body cannot do a thing regarding processing an ASIC application or renewal until the clearance is received.
You need at least an AVID to fly but that does not allow you to have unescorted access at a security controlled airport. My understanding is if you have an ASIC you do not require an AVID.
Glekichi,
The reason you lost the month is because Auscheck moved the goal posts about a year ago. Your ASIC used to be valid until the end of the same month plus two years but on closer examination of the regs, they could only do it until the end of the previous month. Reason being, the ASIC does not display full date, only the month and the regs stated that a card could be valid for a maximum of two years from date of issue. Date of issue is taken from the day the Auscheck clearance is given to the issuing body. The White Paper addressed that issue to a degree and is going to make cards valid for two years from the date of security clearance. You will still lose a little bit of time whilst the card is printed but not as much as you can lose under the current system.
Overall, 10 days turnaround is pretty good. It is generally Auscheck and the agencies they rely on information from (crimtrack / ASIO / AFP) that stall the process the most. The issuing body cannot do a thing regarding processing an ASIC application or renewal until the clearance is received.