Fly around Oz hour building, anyone interested?
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I did a round-oz trip some time ago. Flew in a Cardinal RG, which is a pretty good, cheap machine to do it in, and reasonably fast (140TAS if you get a straight one).
I see you're planning on doing it in Jan/Feb - be VERY aware of the weather if you're in the top-end, as things can get pretty dramatic pretty quickly when the wet sets in, and when your destination, alternate, and alternate alternate close due to being under water you'll need all your wits with you.
If you're heading down south, go to Tassie! It's fantastic setting off from LaTrobe (really cosy aero club) and out across the strait. You're always in sight of your next tracking point, and with 15 minute skeds you're gonna be taken care of should anything untoward happen.
Tas itself is really beautiful, and it will expose you to the sort of mountain flying you won't get in most parts of the mainland. Not to mention changing weather conditions...
I had the fortune of having the GPS go U/S about a third of the way into the trip. The entire east coast, Bass Strait, Tas, and the Nullabor can be navigated without 'cheating', and it will make everything else a piece of cake. It will teach you the value of clock-map-ground, and when there is no ground it teaches you to trust your DR and common sense.
Best of luck and have an awesome time!
I see you're planning on doing it in Jan/Feb - be VERY aware of the weather if you're in the top-end, as things can get pretty dramatic pretty quickly when the wet sets in, and when your destination, alternate, and alternate alternate close due to being under water you'll need all your wits with you.
If you're heading down south, go to Tassie! It's fantastic setting off from LaTrobe (really cosy aero club) and out across the strait. You're always in sight of your next tracking point, and with 15 minute skeds you're gonna be taken care of should anything untoward happen.
Tas itself is really beautiful, and it will expose you to the sort of mountain flying you won't get in most parts of the mainland. Not to mention changing weather conditions...
I had the fortune of having the GPS go U/S about a third of the way into the trip. The entire east coast, Bass Strait, Tas, and the Nullabor can be navigated without 'cheating', and it will make everything else a piece of cake. It will teach you the value of clock-map-ground, and when there is no ground it teaches you to trust your DR and common sense.
Best of luck and have an awesome time!
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To all the people who have sent me pms thank you very much.. I'll get back to you as soon as I can.. the response has been fantastic.. Just need to find the time to ans you all 1 x 1..
Thanks again, so much help and good will is great to see..
Thanks again, so much help and good will is great to see..
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I don't believe no one's said it yet, but a sat phone is very handy in remote areas for SARTIME.
Don't be scared to use your GPS. They're excellent tools that should be used in conjunction with other NAV aids and/or visual navigation (if that's your thing). Navigating remote areas without one can be very difficult because most pieces of desert look the same (with the noted exception of north WA).
Have fun!
Don't be scared to use your GPS. They're excellent tools that should be used in conjunction with other NAV aids and/or visual navigation (if that's your thing). Navigating remote areas without one can be very difficult because most pieces of desert look the same (with the noted exception of north WA).
Have fun!
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I've been talking to a few people about the hiring of an aircraft and a few of them have said that they can't hire me the aircraft gst free even though I am on the 150 hour commercial course.
I've put in a query to casa on this but in the mean time has anyone any ideas?
I've put in a query to casa on this but in the mean time has anyone any ideas?
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Whilst I wouldn't normally recommend to anybody putting a loaded gun to their head and pulling the trigger...
I'd suggest talking to the ATO about the GST policy.
I'd suggest talking to the ATO about the GST policy.
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How come? Obviously I understand its a tax issue but If I'm on the 150 hour course I'm entitled to GST free flying once I stick to the requirements outlined in the syllabus. If I break those in anyway I am automatically on the 200 hour course and have to pay GST.
I'm not planning on breaking those requirements so it should be no skin off the nose of the hirer then.
I'm not planning on breaking those requirements so it should be no skin off the nose of the hirer then.
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Because you're not enrolled in the 150hr course with them?
Not planning on breaking the requirements?
2.8.8. Only hours accumulated while undergoing supervised training with a school whose curriculum includes an Approved CPLA Training Course may be credited towards the 150-hour aeronautical experience requirement for licence issue.
Up to the school to the degree that rule gets enforced...
Not planning on breaking the requirements?
2.8.8. Only hours accumulated while undergoing supervised training with a school whose curriculum includes an Approved CPLA Training Course may be credited towards the 150-hour aeronautical experience requirement for licence issue.
Up to the school to the degree that rule gets enforced...
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I disagree . How would one gain solo hours as pic if you had to be under supervision at at all times. Many FTO's hire there aircraft from individuals so what would be any different in this case. Thanks for your feedback all the same
Forgot to mention that I spoke to a school in Sydney this evening after my post and they told me I can hire an AC from them GST free no problem once I can prove I'm a student on the 150 hour course.
Forgot to mention that I spoke to a school in Sydney this evening after my post and they told me I can hire an AC from them GST free no problem once I can prove I'm a student on the 150 hour course.
Last edited by Delta Oscar Charlie; 5th Nov 2009 at 08:14. Reason: Updated info
You may need to pay the GST and then claim it back later. Look into it or ask an accountant. 
Johnny Ca$h is the best way to pay for A/C in Oz. As you are earning phuck all (persumably), tax deductions are a non-issue.
Johnny Ca$h is the best way to pay for A/C in Oz. As you are earning phuck all (persumably), tax deductions are a non-issue.
