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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Apr 2024, 08:05
Replies: 10
Views: 1,693
Posted By djpil

“Welcome to the RAeS International Light Aircraft...

“Welcome to the RAeS International Light Aircraft Design Competition 2023-24!
This is the seventh in a series of RAeS design competitions aimed at promoting innovation in the general aviation...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Mar 2024, 08:14
Replies: 59
Views: 7,909
Posted By djpil

Yes, later this month. They told me today.

Yes, later this month. They told me today.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jan 2024, 01:04
Replies: 12
Views: 1,985
Posted By djpil

Their risk assessment is superficial, to say the...

Their risk assessment is superficial, to say the least.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Dec 2023, 10:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,430
Posted By djpil

Thanks Dudley, I will pass it on to all my...

Thanks Dudley, I will pass it on to all my instructor trainees from now on.
(I’ll include some of your cat pictures too!)
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Dec 2023, 00:30
Replies: 25
Views: 2,837
Posted By djpil

Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators seems to be the...

Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators seems to be the source of Australian pilot theory books - notably by Bob Tait or the late Dave Robson (Aviation Theory Centre). CASA here specifies the scope of the...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
15th Dec 2023, 20:53
Replies: 5
Views: 644
Posted By djpil

I used goboko for many years but when they...

I used goboko for many years but when they started charging for it I looked at a few others. https://www.flightcircle.com/ costs about the same and is very much better; great support.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Dec 2023, 23:24
Replies: 14
Views: 1,469
Posted By djpil

A casual reading of the Part 61 MOS indicates to...

A casual reading of the Part 61 MOS indicates to me that one would need an RPCA to operate in any controlled airspace and an RPCT to operate to/from a controlled aerodrome.

CASA is very good at...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
14th Dec 2023, 22:54
Replies: 5
Views: 644
Posted By djpil

I use Flight Circle these days. You should be...

I use Flight Circle these days. You should be able to integrate it, or any of the others, into your website, different login of course.
https://kinsta.com/blog/wordpress-iframe/
Forum: Private Flying
16th Nov 2023, 23:44
Replies: 34
Views: 2,824
Posted By djpil

FAR 23 introduced this requirement many years ago...

FAR 23 introduced this requirement many years ago (somewhat changed since, especially for small simple airplanes): "after the failure, malfunction, or disconnection of any single element in the...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Nov 2023, 03:25
Replies: 34
Views: 2,824
Posted By djpil

I've been following this, looked at the IPC and...

I've been following this, looked at the IPC and Parts Catalog online and I see nothing as well, quite a surprise. Perhaps a telecon with Tecnam engineering?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Oct 2023, 14:18
Replies: 33
Views: 5,463
Posted By djpil

For amateur-built aircraft I only see: ...

For amateur-built aircraft I only see:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1611x136/img_0680_ed4e57f9e9a64e7465cc9cec63c6e66b8783358a.jpeg
I’m more concerned about the following...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Oct 2023, 04:03
Replies: 33
Views: 5,463
Posted By djpil

here...

here https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/flight-instructors/flight-instructors-overview#Rulesforflighttraining
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Oct 2023, 18:09
Replies: 33
Views: 5,463
Posted By djpil

Tailwheel training is a private operation these...

Tailwheel training is a private operation these days.

One school, at least, did tailwheel training in a Pitts S-2A but some students couldn’t hack it. The routine process is to start in a Citabria...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Aug 2023, 07:46
Replies: 10
Views: 2,471
Posted By djpil

Yes, first class.

Yes, first class.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Aug 2023, 11:26
Replies: 1,033
Views: 810,173
Posted By djpil

I suggest you do some more research and talking...

I suggest you do some more research and talking to people first.
Both RVAC and LTF have Slings. RVAC also has Cessna 152s.
Consider Coldstream.

Visit a shortlist of schools and talk to the...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2023, 09:54
Replies: 38
Views: 12,037
Posted By djpil

Barry rarely posts online however it seems that...

Barry rarely posts online however it seems that he passed his last birthday OK. His son is more active.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2023, 00:10
Replies: 25
Views: 3,630
Posted By djpil

From a friend who works at Tecnam: "What I have...

From a friend who works at Tecnam:
"What I have learned the most in 18 years of #aircraft design, 12 of those with Professor Luigi Pascale teaching me everything he could, participating with a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jun 2023, 00:49
Replies: 25
Views: 3,630
Posted By djpil

Yes, as others have stated, an hour flight lesson...

Yes, as others have stated, an hour flight lesson needs much more than 1.5 hr. As I stated, 1.5 is typical - I've worked part time with various flight schools over the years, some have changed,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jun 2023, 07:33
Replies: 25
Views: 3,630
Posted By djpil

0.3 on the ground is typical however you will get...

0.3 on the ground is typical however you will get a little quicker at your smallish aerodrome later in your training. 0.5 - 0.6 in the air doesn't allow much time for stalling exercises by the time...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jun 2023, 00:41
Replies: 16
Views: 2,657
Posted By djpil

when you get there, register at...

when you get there, register at https://www.eaa.org/airventure/place/international-visitors-tent-translation-services?id=f7d71c1dbae1485aa95c87e2cd5d12d8 there is a free event on Thursday evening -...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Apr 2023, 03:30
Replies: 59
Views: 29,810
Posted By djpil

I wonder if Dr Stanton is CASA's subject matter...

I wonder if Dr Stanton is CASA's subject matter expert for aerobatic training? I know that he has some experience at this and was highly regarded.

"132. Mr Awad, the former CEO of AWAL (from 2013...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2023, 00:50
Replies: 12
Views: 2,255
Posted By djpil

and last time I checked, no better than in the...

and last time I checked, no better than in the USA with nil requirement for fomation and aerobatic endorsements.
I recall 600 m from the time before the internet.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Mar 2023, 00:10
Replies: 12
Views: 2,255
Posted By djpil

The old rule was: ...

The old rule was:

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/525x329/formationold_d45850802d80ce286870578f81b400c2a09cb82e.png
Perhaps there was an even older, more simple rule.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Mar 2023, 11:46
Replies: 12
Views: 2,255
Posted By djpil

CASA’s Flight Operations Regulations -...

CASA’s Flight Operations Regulations - Consolidated Dictionary is fairly clear although some of my friends choose to twist the words to give a different meaning.

“flying in formation
2 or more...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Mar 2023, 06:17
Replies: 1,033
Views: 810,173
Posted By djpil

Core stick and rudder flying skills are essential...

Core stick and rudder flying skills are essential and my opinion is that the Cessna 152 is the best ab initio trainer around to achieve that. I see some types used in basic training which are really...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2023, 23:02
Replies: 59
Views: 7,909
Posted By djpil

As I did to get my BP card...

As I did to get my BP card https://www.skyfuel.com.au/aviation-fuel-cards/
Incidentally, Colin’s BP at Moorabbin provides great service and a good process for correct delivery.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2023, 20:09
Replies: 253
Views: 38,356
Posted By djpil

It does per the rules of the game, FAR 23 as at...

It does per the rules of the game, FAR 23 as at the time it was certified - any limitations must be stated specifically.

Certification rules are very specific on the substantiation of engine...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jan 2023, 21:23
Replies: 253
Views: 38,356
Posted By djpil

I see that the newish Xtreme Decathlon comes with...

I see that the newish Xtreme Decathlon comes with an AFM per a recent amendment to FAR 23. The required performance information goes up to 40°C per that version of FAR 23 plus the Limitations section...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jan 2023, 00:00
Replies: 253
Views: 38,356
Posted By djpil

It is a good principle but not a rule. One rule...

It is a good principle but not a rule. One rule is Regulation 91.095 which requires the pilot to operate in accordance with the 'aircraft flight manual instructions'. (I only discuss small single...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jan 2023, 22:20
Replies: 253
Views: 38,356
Posted By djpil

I recall that edict about the 40°C limit - they...

I recall that edict about the 40°C limit - they presented it at a Vic RAPAC meeting in 2017....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jan 2023, 07:53
Replies: 33
Views: 4,611
Posted By djpil

Exciting!

Exciting!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jan 2023, 23:26
Replies: 33
Views: 4,611
Posted By djpil

My comment on "incapable" per that pilot was...

My comment on "incapable" per that pilot was referring to ability to perform approved manoeuvres by himself, I should've clarified that.

The Cessna was certified to CAR 3 which states...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jan 2023, 03:17
Replies: 33
Views: 4,611
Posted By djpil

The Cessna Aerobat is a great basic aerobatic...

The Cessna Aerobat is a great basic aerobatic trainer and fun to do aerobatics in although not as capable nor as much fun as a Decathlon. The Cessna does magnificent snap rolls whereas I would never...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jan 2023, 06:01
Replies: 273
Views: 82,388
Posted By djpil

It is indeed a rule: FAR 23.349 for GA "The loads...

It is indeed a rule: FAR 23.349 for GA "The loads resulting from the aileron deflections and speeds specified in §23.455, in combination with an airplane load factor of at least two thirds of the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jan 2023, 01:21
Replies: 273
Views: 82,388
Posted By djpil

The airworthiness design regulations specify Va...

The airworthiness design regulations specify Va so anything contrary to those regulations is incorrect. A pity that there has been a disconnect between certification and operations people on this...
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