skybound wrote:Okay FF, I have had some time sitting in airports to read through some of the TS.
Herewith some comments/considerations:
Normal RPL
62.04.3
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- 'not for renumeration' and 'engaged in non revenue flights'.
Are these two saying the same thing or are we doubling up what we are saying to emphasize the difference to Com?
This is the prefered wording from CARCOM. They do have a bit of a chip on their shoulder about anything "commercial" I guess CAA is a commercial venture (they take money for licence etc.) MISASA is a commercial venture (take money for advertising and membership) The microlight manufacturers and engine and prop and instrument people are charging for their services. Let's close them all!!!
Not a dig at you skybound. Just fed-up with the stupidity. If you must do it all for "the love of the sport", who's going to pay the bills? How do you do it Redeye, and where will our experts come from.
I do it for the love of the sport, but I ALSO make a living from it, so this gives me a chance to become a "fundi" in certain areas so I can share it with you.
I think this is a "heirachy protection racket" from the CAA's side.
-Conventional Mircolight
Is there a definition this can refer to?
This is quite a funny one. The definition in the Volume two of the SA-CAR reads: " microlight aeroplane" means an aeroplance the empty mass of which does not exceed 450 kilograms"
The technical Standards, Volume 3 of the SA-CAR has a very specific definition. This puts the microlight aircraft at a 450kg MAUW for a two seater land, and specify a minimum flying speed at maximum take-off weight to be less than 65km/h. (NTCA - 24) Some other weight restrictions for seaplane or amphibian (480kg MAUW), and much less for single seaters (300kg and 330kg)
The Part 62, NTCA pilot licencing, then goes further, to devide this into two sections. Conventional control (rudder, ailerons or spoilerons) and weight shift controlled (billow, roach, sweepback)
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-National Standard Level 1 exams
Is there a definition of these? I see in the Com they refer to a level 2 as well.
The subject matter of the exams remain very simmilar between licence holders and instructors (no ALTP or major charters for trikes), so we have devised a national standard exam, using automatically selected multiple choise questions, unique to every exam sitting. This is a system which is now the National Standard for PPL.
My skygod is busy compiling the questions for these exams, with help from a couple of people. We will have a level 1 exam, easier, good basic knowledge, for the initial MPL/ RPL and one more difficult, which is a level 2 exam, in depth, testing fine-tuned knowledge, for instructors and Part 96 Authorization.
4 (4) Stability
Add (f) Anhederal and Dihedaral (sp?)
Good one, thanks
4.2 Air Law
(2) Add 'and how to maintain the file of Notams/AIC's etc
Got it
4.3 Aviation Met
(15) Add (d) Upper Air Wind Charts
Will look into it, but why?
4.5 General Nav
(7) (m) Add .... and using electronic offerings such as File 2 Fly
Look into this one as well
62.04.3.5 Practical Training (Comments apply to both weighshift and 3 axis syllabi)
Ex 1
Add (6) Rigging and derigging.
This has been added as a full endorsement exercise, exercise 30.
Ex 2
8- Assume this would also cover discussing use of chocks and engine care.
Nice one, thanks
Ex 15
(e) What if it was a PPL to RPL conversion - does one still need 6 hours?
The law states that the hour requirements may be relaxed for a current PPL, or for trikes, for hang gliding experience.
Ex 19
Add (9) Hazards (Think it warrants individual attention)
Thanks
Ex 21
Minor - There are two para (5)'s
Add between (6) and (7) - Pax Briefing
Ex 22
Minor - There is no paragraph number 8
Add between (7) and (9) - Pax Briefing
I am aware of formatting errors. Came to dislike autoformating on Word intensly.
Ex 27
A
(2)(g) Does a GPS qualify as a Navaid? Can they use it?
There also does not appear to be a requirement for a Solo Nav? Has it been dropped or did I miss it somewhere?
It is not allowed as a primary navigational aid. But many people fly with them, and need to know how to use them. Many, many people screw up in strong wind, going in circles around the airfield etc.
Solo requirements for Nav is in the CAR, and not the CATS. The same requirement for dual as for solo.
62.04.4
2 - Why is a GrC not allowed to invigilate a theoretical exam?
This is a law. In PPL a grade III instructor may also not do it. Personally I think it is bull, but for now we have to get a system working before we can tackle aditional issuesl.
62.04.5
1.2(16) ...skill test of not less than 100NM and not less than 30NM.....
Think first one should read of not more than 100NM....
62.05.5
1.2(16)
Same as above.
Nope. You have to fly more than 100NM on your whole XC, and you have to have 2 turn-points each at least 30NM from your training airfield. Caught my skygod as well, but if you read it carefully you will understand.
Thanks a lot for all your input. I see you have really had a look.