 RAAus Vs GA
The path of recreational aviation in Australia over the last twenty seven years has experienced considerable growth and many changes while developing into a major player in Australian aviation today....Read More |
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 The Jabiru J230 Endorsement
I started flying some 20 years ago, gaining my PPL flying purely for fun in aircraft like the Cessna 172 and Piper Warrior. As much as I enjoyed this type of flying, I found that with a young family I just couldn’t afford to fly as often as I would like...Read More |
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 Aviation DVD Reviews
For me, volume 3 in this series is the best of the lot. I guess it can be expected that with each video improvements would be made.
Again, a very Australian feel to these videos and a very enjoyable viewing...Read Mor |
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 Recreational Aircraft Categories Explained
In Australia, Recreational Aircraft types are divided into different categories that have been defined by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and are managed under arrangement with CASA by the recreational aviation governing body RAAus (Recreational Aviation Australia)...Read More |
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 Advanced Navigation Course Review
I was in the fortunate position to be able to take up the challenge of undertaking this pilot navigator proficiency training program. To be honest, I was a little sceptical about the whole ‘RAAF visual navigation techniques’ and how that might be relevant for me as a GA/RAAus pilot…Read More |
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 Great Ocean Road Adventure
I have enjoyed travelling along the Great Ocean Rd (GOR), Victoria many times by car - it is certainly a magnificent coastal drive, and there is some awesome scenery to be had along the way.
But that’s from a car… how good would it be from an aircraft? Read More |
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 Tail Wheel Endorsement Experience
To gain your tail-wheel endorsement, its just a simple matter of spending a few hours with an instructor on a tail-wheel aircraft. The time it takes varies between individuals, but in general, allow around 5 hours or so to get the hang of it...Read More |
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 Ferry Flight of a Thruster Aircraft
Here at Recreational Pilots, we have been looking for a genuine Recreational Aircraft for some time now...one that would truly embrace all that Recreational Flying stands for. It was decided that the choices would be a Drifter or a Thruster. Both, even though similar in many ways, are very different machines, offering both positive and negatives in different areas. In the end we decided on...Read More |
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 A View From a Thruster
If you have flown a Thruster before you will know what I mean when I say that flying a Thruster is an absolute joy and privilege...
The Thruster would have to be one of the most fun and natural aircraft I have ever flown!
A little chalenging on the ground, however, she truly comes into her own in the air - a true gentle lady.
But, the view is something else! Read More |
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 All About Ultralight Aircraft
Recreational aircraft come in many different forms, configurations, and categories - there really is an extensive range of types available! Everything from very basic one seat homebuilt and designed rag and tube aircraft, right through to very sophisticated factory built carbon fibre two seat fast and slippery machines with full 'glass cockpit'...Read More |
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 Learning to Fly Recreational Aircraft
To Fly Recreational Aircraft (Ultralights) in Australia you must have a Pilots Certificate from 'Recreational Aviation Australia Inc.' - the governing body that oversees this category of licensing.
To be able to fly your very own ultralight aircraft...Read More |
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 Frequently Asked Questions
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