Questions tagged [australia]
For questions specifically relating to Australia
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Why do heli PC2 operations require highest obstacle clearance
In designing a helipad I notice that the Australian requirements (AC139.R-01) for obstacle clear gradients specify that the slope category (12.5% slope) generally applies to PC2 operations, whereas ...
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How long is a BAK exam valid for? (CASA Australia))
I am looking to get back into flying, and I passed my BAK theory in 2016. Is that still valid? I want to go straight to PPL so I will be doing PPL theory anyway, just would save me a step, unless I ...
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Is it possible to graduate from ADFA and then apply for an airline job? [closed]
I am a current year 10 student wanting to become a pilot. I am choosing between going to ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy) to take a course in aviation and the airforce fast jet pilot and going ...
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How does helicopter mustering make financial sense?
I've seen and know that helicopter mustering is popular in Australia and what I do not understand is why this works from a business perspective.
Helicopters are expensive and dangerous machines so it ...
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I have a PPL in Australia and own a plane. I am wondering if I am legally allowed to hire my plane out to other pilots and make money?
I have found multiple answers that state I can lease to a school and things like that but I need to know if I can hire my plane out privately to other pilots (I.e mates) And actually make a profit ...
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Can a company without an AOC hire out pilots to another company that does have one?
Is it legal for a company that does not hold an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) (company A) to hire out a pilot a second company that does have an AOC (company B)? Company B would be the one actually ...
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What are the laws on photographing aircraft in Australia?
Are there any types of aircraft that I am forbidden from photographing aircraft. (Australian aircraft, primarily) in Australia? Are there regulations on what I do with the photographs I take? I assume ...
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How is ATC handed for private rural airstrips? [duplicate]
In rural Australia there are farms that have private airstrips. My question is when an aircraft wishes to land at such a strip (for example a flying doctor) who handles the landing aspects of ATC. ...
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Why did the RAAF procure the F/A-18 despite being purpose-built for carriers?
Why did the Royal Australian Air Force (and others) procure the F/A-18 despite being purpose-built for carriers?
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How are VFR / GAAP approach points selected?
This is kind of an Australia based question.
How are VFR approach points selected and why they are where they are? Also what challenges will pilots face from the GAAP (General Aviation Airport ...
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Determining total engine life in relation to SMOH/SFOH
When evaluating the value of an aircraft, the total hours since major (or factory) overhaul (SFOH/SMOH) is an important indicator of price since it tells us how many hours the engine has operated ...
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Where can I find a navigation database for Brisbane?
Does anyone know of a database that details the GPS locations of beacons within Brisbane; or a data-set that tells me air routes and associated en-route beacons, way points etc.?
I'd like to be able ...
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What is the difference between an RPL and a PPL licence?
I am looking forward to starting my training to get my RPL license and I was wondering what the difference was because on the website it looked like you have to do 2 different pieces of training for ...
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How did the two F-35 planes get from Fort Worth to Williamtown?
I am curious as to how the the F-35s that recently arrived in Williamtown, Australia did arrive there.
Were they transported at any point, or were they flown the entire way?
How many stops did they ...
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A330 flown by low cost airline - is 8 cabin crew really all they have?
I'm reading the Australian Transport Safety Bureau report on an incident involving an AirAsia X A330 (PDF). The flight in question was intended to be Sydney to Kuala Lumpur so something like a ten to ...
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