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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Dec 2014, 03:16
Replies: 5
Views: 3,408
Posted By mnehpets

Even stranger, in the CASA RAMPC FAQs, they...

Even stranger, in the CASA RAMPC FAQs, they state:


So if you don't meet the class 2 standards, you can get a RAMPC, but if you do conditionally meet the class 2 standards, you can't get a RAMPC....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Nov 2014, 06:59
Replies: 340
Views: 139,644
Posted By mnehpets

Looking at the most recent ATSB stats report...

Looking at the most recent ATSB stats report (AR-2013-084), we can get a guestimate of the engine failure rate for GA by adding the accident, serious incident and incident counts for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Nov 2014, 06:32
Replies: 95
Views: 19,709
Posted By mnehpets

In Old Australia (tm), I'm sure nearly everyone...

In Old Australia (tm), I'm sure nearly everyone would have seen the humour in this story.

Not "In The Current Climate" (tm), though. Anything unusual or different is automatically assumed to be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Sep 2014, 04:51
Replies: 46
Views: 13,655
Posted By mnehpets

After reading the actual regulation, I am...

After reading the actual regulation, I am thoroughly confused.

61.235(c)(i) actually says However, looking through 61.245 (conduct of flight test), 61.580 (grant of CPL) and 61.415 (medical cert...
Forum: Medical & Health
6th Aug 2014, 09:18
Replies: 575
Views: 328,872
Posted By mnehpets

This seems to suggest that they can't be used: ...

This seems to suggest that they can't be used:

https://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=49&pagetype=90&pageid=9243
Forum: Medical & Health
25th Jul 2014, 05:23
Replies: 2
Views: 2,695
Posted By mnehpets

As I understand it, clarivu is basically the same...

As I understand it, clarivu is basically the same as an IOL operation for cataracts. CAA's guidance for cataract surgery for class 2 holders is simply to be grounded until the eye(s) have recovered:...
Forum: Medical & Health
15th Jul 2014, 23:34
Replies: 5
Views: 2,269
Posted By mnehpets

An ancient version of the DAME handbook says that...

An ancient version of the DAME handbook says that antibiotics are allowed if:

* the infectious condition being treated will not significantly interfere with aviation related activities and will...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jun 2014, 06:48
Replies: 713
Views: 679,816
Posted By mnehpets

This is might be the "new research": ...

This is might be the "new research":

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/200904.pdf

and pretty much the same research by the same authors in an FAA report:
...
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Feb 2014, 10:58
Replies: 6
Views: 8,181
Posted By mnehpets

As Radgirl said, you did the right thing. ...

As Radgirl said, you did the right thing.

One thing that may make life a bit easier for you - when I get my medical renewed, my DAME does the spirometry test as part of the examination. You should...
Forum: Medical & Health
19th Jan 2014, 04:28
Replies: 458
Views: 285,023
Posted By mnehpets

Let's see. The medical AMC says: (med.b.070) ...

Let's see. The medical AMC says: (med.b.070)

(d) (1) (ii) myopia not exceeding -6 dioptres
(d) (1) (iii) astigmatism not exceeding 2 dioptres

So there's no problem for you in that regard....
Forum: Medical & Health
21st Sep 2013, 03:50
Replies: 458
Views: 285,023
Posted By mnehpets

That's actually a good question, and the answer...

That's actually a good question, and the answer is a little bit complicated because opticians use two different forms of written refraction.

If you're long-sighted, and your prescription is of the...
Forum: Medical & Health
9th Sep 2013, 01:55
Replies: 458
Views: 285,023
Posted By mnehpets

You should check directly with the CAA to be...

You should check directly with the CAA to be sure, but somewhere in the EASA medical documents, the refractive error is defined as the error in the worst median, so that means it's the sum of the...
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Mar 2013, 08:01
Replies: 8
Views: 29,957
Posted By mnehpets

The FAA guide says that mild infrequent asthma...

The FAA guide says that mild infrequent asthma symptoms don't disqualify you for a certificate. Some airlines, though, may impose stricter requirements.

One thing you can do beforehand is to visit...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Nov 2012, 00:59
Replies: 98
Views: 26,391
Posted By mnehpets

It's possible. MSAS (and the other WAAS...

It's possible. MSAS (and the other WAAS compatible systems) are designed to provide service over a wide area (theoretically, the entire earth, but this may be limited by the available bandwidth in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Nov 2012, 08:23
Replies: 98
Views: 26,391
Posted By mnehpets

While I would very much like to see this happen,...

While I would very much like to see this happen, I think it's very unlikely.

The SBAS review in 2011 came to a clear conclusion that was something like "difficult to justify the costs" of around...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Nov 2012, 04:55
Replies: 28
Views: 8,385
Posted By mnehpets

The ATSB publishes the stats. The most recent...

The ATSB publishes the stats. The most recent report for the 10 years to 2011:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/media/3607162/ar2012025.pdf

There's a slight increasing trend in the accident rate (per...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Nov 2012, 06:52
Replies: 94
Views: 19,012
Posted By mnehpets

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHY, AFTER X...

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHY, AFTER X PERSON-YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT OF NIS, AIRSERVICES STILL HASN'T DISCOVERED lower case characters YET?

- s
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jul 2012, 22:45
Replies: 51
Views: 8,687
Posted By mnehpets

I'll also add my voice to the congratulations to...

I'll also add my voice to the congratulations to both CASA and SAAA for getting this done (and getting it done quickly).



Unfortunately, the DAME handbook is offline for revision, but I can see...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2011, 05:46
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,375,762
Posted By mnehpets

A de Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide and a Yak 50,...

A de Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide and a Yak 50, outside the AOPA hangar at Bankstown. The DH.89 had just returned from a short flight.
...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Jun 2011, 12:56
Replies: 5
Views: 3,261
Posted By mnehpets

Maybe he had the bends? - S

Maybe he had the bends?

- S
Forum: Medical & Health
26th May 2011, 09:46
Replies: 16
Views: 7,829
Posted By mnehpets

Both of the above statements apply to both active...

Both of the above statements apply to both active and passive noise canceling. With both types of noise cancellation, they don't stop acoustic energy that doesn't go thru the ear. So it won't stop...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th May 2011, 11:43
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,375,762
Posted By mnehpets

Errrm... Why are there pieces on both the black...

Errrm... Why are there pieces on both the black and the white squares?

- S
Forum: Medical & Health
11th May 2011, 02:57
Replies: 2
Views: 4,295
Posted By mnehpets

The question about monocoluarity was recently...

The question about monocoluarity was recently brought up and answered here:

http://www.pprune.org/dg-p-general-aviation-questions/448349-casa-one-eyed-pilots.html
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th May 2011, 14:23
Replies: 51
Views: 14,816
Posted By mnehpets

I've seen very little online about it locally,...

I've seen very little online about it locally, but as far as I know, the funds hold process works in the same way as in the US - it's a "feature" of the credit card networks. commbank has a short...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th May 2011, 14:22
Replies: 51
Views: 14,816
Posted By mnehpets

It's quite common. Putting a hold on credit card...

It's quite common. Putting a hold on credit card funds frequently happens for hotels and rental cars. Oh, and "gas stations" in the US. That's why they ask for your credit card at the beginning of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th May 2011, 12:18
Replies: 13
Views: 4,954
Posted By mnehpets

The problem with the financial advisory industry...

The problem with the financial advisory industry is that advisors are typically paid by commissions from the funds. This gives advisors incentive to recommend a fund based on the commission rate,...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
4th May 2011, 12:55
Replies: 14
Views: 12,943
Posted By mnehpets

The visa waiver program doesn't apply for...

The visa waiver program doesn't apply for travelers on private flights. So you'll need a visa such as a B1.

See:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html#national
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Apr 2011, 13:15
Replies: 35
Views: 6,528
Posted By mnehpets

Passenger: "I wonder what a 404 is like in a...

Passenger: "I wonder what a 404 is like in a spin"
Pilot: "Watch this!"

- S

ps: if I ever owned a 404, I would name it "not found"...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Apr 2011, 13:03
Replies: 18
Views: 10,573
Posted By mnehpets

Someone posted a blog entry on their experience...

Someone posted a blog entry on their experience here:

http://www.planeconversations.com/2010/09/17/flying-in-australia-getting-licensed/

- S
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2011, 23:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,674
Posted By mnehpets

Oops. My mistake. As you say, if you can keep...

Oops. My mistake. As you say, if you can keep payload at 4kg or less and the balloon diameter to 2m or less, then you fall into the light balloon class.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2011, 05:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,674
Posted By mnehpets

I think for most flights to an "interesting"...

I think for most flights to an "interesting" altitude, you'll need CASA approval on a per-flight basis.

CASR 101 is the relevant set of regulations. The requirements are significantly less complex...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th Apr 2011, 09:05
Replies: 26
Views: 4,074
Posted By mnehpets

There are a bunch of different proxy...

There are a bunch of different proxy configurations. The two types that are relevant for you are HTTP proxies and VPN service.

HTTP proxying is done by your browser, so it sends only browser...
Forum: Medical & Health
9th Apr 2011, 07:15
Replies: 5
Views: 2,011
Posted By mnehpets

Good question. Active noise cancelling in...

Good question. Active noise cancelling in headsets is only really effective from about 50 Hz to 2 kHz. At the low frequency end, effectiveness is probably going to be limited by the headset's speaker...
Forum: Medical & Health
8th Apr 2011, 06:27
Replies: 5
Views: 2,011
Posted By mnehpets

As you allude to, sound is transmitted by...

As you allude to, sound is transmitted by pressure waves. The pressure waves cause the instantaneous pressure at your ear to vary above and below the ambient pressure. The pressure variations cause...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Mar 2011, 06:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,843
Posted By mnehpets

There's a web page for Polo Flat: ...

There's a web page for Polo Flat:

http://poloflat.biz/splash/splash-airfield.htm

There's supposedly a Hertz in Cooma (28 Sharp St; 02 6452 3348). It's a longish walk from Polo Flat, but you...
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