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Forum: African Aviation
6th Mar 2012, 16:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,633
Posted By SCE to Aux

Cat 1 and airport security are separate issues...

Cat 1 and airport security are separate issues entirely. Cat 1 looks at the country's compliance with ICAO Annexes 1, 6 and 8. The FAA assesses the regulator's ability to set and enforce regulations...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jan 2010, 07:26
Replies: 7
Views: 869
Posted By SCE to Aux

Thanks from Lagos, Nigeria. Vegemite on toast...

Thanks from Lagos, Nigeria.
Vegemite on toast this morning, an Aussie Shiraz or two with dinner tonight.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2009, 13:58
Replies: 61
Views: 4,264
Posted By SCE to Aux

Ozbusdriver. CASA responded to the BASI See and...

Ozbusdriver. CASA responded to the BASI See and Avoid report in 2001.

....and should ensure that unalerted see-an-avoid is never the sole means of separation for aircraft providing scheduled...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th May 2009, 10:11
Replies: 4
Views: 3,631
Posted By SCE to Aux

There is no need to perform an in-flight RAIM...

There is no need to perform an in-flight RAIM prediction. From memory, once an approach is armed, the GPS navigator will preform a RAIM prediction at about three miles from the Final Approach Fix....
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Apr 2009, 08:52
Replies: 17
Views: 3,720
Posted By SCE to Aux

Another flying school is something that is sorely...

Another flying school is something that is sorely needed in Nigeria. There is an acute shortage of skilled personnel in the country and very little to attract young, enthusiastic people to the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Apr 2009, 11:33
Replies: 27
Views: 4,566
Posted By SCE to Aux

Wardair at Bathurst is worth looking at. Very...

Wardair at Bathurst is worth looking at. Very good facilities and personalised attention. Close to all navaids and they have a well equipped and well maintained Duchess.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Apr 2009, 08:43
Replies: 49
Views: 6,291
Posted By SCE to Aux

Follow the link for an American pilot's...

Follow the link for an American pilot's impressions of flying in Australia's outback. First week we flew to Birdsville in a Navajo, then did two weeks in Central Australia in my C172.

Flying...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Mar 2009, 12:01
Replies: 7
Views: 2,502
Posted By SCE to Aux

It's been more than 15 years since I worked on...

It's been more than 15 years since I worked on these, but I recall that there are quite a number of slightly different systems used on C210s and that there is even some variation within models so...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2009, 08:48
Replies: 77
Views: 9,424
Posted By SCE to Aux

Happy Birthday Dick! I attribute a lot of...

Happy Birthday Dick!

I attribute a lot of the successes in the reforms and safety improvements I’ve been part of in the developing world in recent times to the lessons I’ve learnt from you.

I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Feb 2009, 10:52
Replies: 154
Views: 16,393
Posted By SCE to Aux

No, but I have flown the 695B. Currently own and...

No, but I have flown the 695B. Currently own and fly a C172 and BE76, also regularly fly DH82a, PA31 and occasionally a hot air balloon.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2008, 16:09
Replies: 97
Views: 12,692
Posted By SCE to Aux

Will a TSO C129 GPS Navigator go into Approach...

Will a TSO C129 GPS Navigator go into Approach Mode with an out of date datacard? Yes it will, it is a feature of the TSO based around a philosophy that it would be better in an emergency to be in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2008, 06:38
Replies: 97
Views: 12,692
Posted By SCE to Aux

The nice thing about coronial inquests (I've been...

The nice thing about coronial inquests (I've been an expert witness at several) is that they usually look at aviation accidents with a different mind and different opinions to those of us who are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jun 2008, 12:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
Posted By SCE to Aux

I used to instruct at a school where 3 weeks to...

I used to instruct at a school where 3 weeks to PPL was not uncommon, so 10 weeks is very do-able with time to have some fun along the way. I'm not instructing any more, but, if you're looking for a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2008, 10:56
Replies: 13
Views: 1,756
Posted By SCE to Aux

SM4 Pirate, The US FAA International...

SM4 Pirate,

The US FAA International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) is what you are asking about. The potential categories are 1, 2 or not rated. Broadly speaking, Cat 1 allows a nation's...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Mar 2008, 10:47
Replies: 100
Views: 7,551
Posted By SCE to Aux

Capt. Wally, I'm not going to enter into the...

Capt. Wally,

I'm not going to enter into the debate over plastic vs aluminium, but I thought you might be interested in my real-world experience. I have a Cessna 172 M. It has over 15,500 hours on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2008, 03:16
Replies: 3
Views: 760
Posted By SCE to Aux

I called in to the West London Flying Club at...

I called in to the West London Flying Club at White Waltham last February and they let me take a quite new C182 for a fly with only a very brief check ride. It seems that for private operations,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Nov 2007, 08:47
Replies: 260
Views: 33,491
Posted By SCE to Aux

Good on you Dick! Like you, I seldom have the...

Good on you Dick! Like you, I seldom have the need to use Flightwatch, but, when I do need it, it is usually to help me to make a safety related decision by having timely access to weather or other...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Oct 2007, 06:26
Replies: 21
Views: 4,006
Posted By SCE to Aux

Close to, but not quite the shortest, and a good...

Close to, but not quite the shortest, and a good way to go is Port Macquarie, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, Kerikeri. Customs, Quarantine etc can be pre-arranged for Kerikeri.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Oct 2007, 12:36
Replies: 20
Views: 3,813
Posted By SCE to Aux

Fixing the discrepancy in payscales between ATSB...

Fixing the discrepancy in payscales between ATSB and CASA would solve some of the problems. I doubt it will happen though.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Sep 2007, 21:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,431
Posted By SCE to Aux

I'm pretty sure ICAO specify 'G' for GNSS for...

I'm pretty sure ICAO specify 'G' for GNSS for flight planning purposes. I remember at the time of the introduction of GPS for en-route and for NPA in Australian airspace some of us argued strongly...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jul 2007, 06:10
Replies: 173
Views: 20,704
Posted By SCE to Aux

The U.S. does have ICAO Class E airspace. Where...

The U.S. does have ICAO Class E airspace. Where do you think ICAO got the idea from? What we have in Australia is a hybrid, and that's putting it politely!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jun 2007, 15:14
Replies: 20
Views: 4,405
Posted By SCE to Aux

Arkaroola is a great place and the owners are...

Arkaroola is a great place and the owners are very much aviation people. Talk to Doug Sprigg at Arkaroola about the strip, you'll find his advice most helpfull. If you have any doubts about your...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Apr 2007, 14:57
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,368,190
Posted By SCE to Aux

Looks like Wilpena Pound and perhaps the aircraft...

Looks like Wilpena Pound and perhaps the aircraft type is a PC-12?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2007, 07:52
Replies: 92
Views: 11,588
Posted By SCE to Aux

The Garmin 480 now has some company in the TSO...

The Garmin 480 now has some company in the TSO C145/146 arena.

Current Garmin GNS430/530 can be bought that are TSO C145/146 compliant. Garmin are performing upgrades on existing GNS430/530s for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2007, 08:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,043
Posted By SCE to Aux

TTMRA is a joke. If it were genuine mutual...

TTMRA is a joke. If it were genuine mutual recognition there would be no need to convert your license, since your NZ (an ICAO contracting state) license would be fine in Australia (also an ICAO...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Mar 2007, 03:28
Replies: 196
Views: 19,257
Posted By SCE to Aux

Well done Bob! As I've often said, it will be...

Well done Bob! As I've often said, it will be time for Aus to think about rolling out low-level ADS-B when I can buy one from Garmin.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Feb 2007, 06:38
Replies: 196
Views: 19,257
Posted By SCE to Aux

Capn Bloggs, very interesting quote from your...

Capn Bloggs, very interesting quote from your post.

Capn Bloggs, that is exactly why there are many people who would rather have Class E airspace than Class G. With Class E, IFR aircraft are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jan 2007, 01:39
Replies: 21
Views: 10,355
Posted By SCE to Aux

Like you, as a charter pilot and instructor I...

Like you, as a charter pilot and instructor I used to spend a lot of time at the airport between flights. A friend had a maintenance business and I'd pass the time working in the hangar (and being...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Nov 2006, 14:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,603
Posted By SCE to Aux

Now the President has signed the new Civil...

Now the President has signed the new Civil Aviation Act, I think you'll find the Director General of the NCAA would be the one who took the actions mentioned above. The new Act gives the NCAA...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Nov 2006, 05:26
Replies: 67
Views: 12,350
Posted By SCE to Aux

It's important that we don't jump to conclusions...

It's important that we don't jump to conclusions here but we all must be concerned to hear the suggestion that the NCAA or NAMA or NIMET should have the power to close the airport when there is bad...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jul 2006, 16:36
Replies: 30
Views: 4,970
Posted By SCE to Aux

$276,000 gross working for the governement....

$276,000 gross working for the governement. Flying quals essential for the job. About 150 hours corporate flying as well. Doing better this year as a consultant - I seriously doubt any of you want my...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jul 2006, 10:52
Replies: 14
Views: 953
Posted By SCE to Aux

Very strongly suggest you consult the aircraft's...

Very strongly suggest you consult the aircraft's flight manual for short field take-off techniques. If you are planning to go into (and out of) a short field, get to know exactly what to expect from...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jul 2006, 17:41
Replies: 30
Views: 3,829
Posted By SCE to Aux

Good post Sunfish. Try to get hold of a copy of...

Good post Sunfish. Try to get hold of a copy of "weatherwise" put out by CASA when their Safety Promotion people actually did things. The thing it will do for you is to help you to recognise visual...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st May 2006, 21:49
Replies: 4
Views: 897
Posted By SCE to Aux

Lindbergh's achievments go way beyond his...

Lindbergh's achievments go way beyond his trans-Atlantic flight, his devotion to raising awareness of the importance of protecting the environment was a long way ahead of his time. The Lindbergh...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jan 2006, 19:00
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By SCE to Aux

I have two Bose X headsets that I regularly use...

I have two Bose X headsets that I regularly use in combination with a mix of other ENR and standard headsets in a C172 and a PA-31 (I regularly use up to six headsets in the PA-31). I've never...
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