ATSB – NFI – again.
After the pathetic VMC – IMC report, has ATSB got it’s collective panties in a bunch over nothing, in a vainglorious attempt be seen as ‘significant’? It seems so, from the effort above. While I’m ‘at-it’, it’s pedantic I know; but, the English in the recent ATSB reports has been bloody awful. I keep finding references to “them” or “they” or “their”, when the context is singular; a bit like an annoying noise, once noticed cannot be ignored (like the something ‘buzzing’ in the cockpit), drive you nuts.
So, quite legally, properly; and IMO, quite rightly CASA disown the ‘experimental’ class. I’ll own that if I wanted to build and fly my own aircraft, the latitude afforded by the regulations would be welcome and I’ve no quarrel with the CASA approach to managing the task; it seems both reasonable and fair to me. Good to see sensible regulation at work and, as CASA point out:-
So I’m left wondering what ATSB is seeking to have changed. If, as CASA indicate there is a POH and general ‘operating’ notes available, what’s the fuss? No one is going to allow a ‘stranger’ off the street to operate their aircraft; and, I dare say that before anyone is allowed to fly an ‘E’ aircraft, there would be much reading, briefing and ‘chatting’ about how to handle the aircraft. These aircraft are not ‘line’ or fleet aircraft, to be used and abused by several crew a week, they are usually the darling child, product of a serious love affair, doted on and spoiled rotten by loving owners.
CASA 1 – ATSB 0. Well played CASA...
After the pathetic VMC – IMC report, has ATSB got it’s collective panties in a bunch over nothing, in a vainglorious attempt be seen as ‘significant’? It seems so, from the effort above. While I’m ‘at-it’, it’s pedantic I know; but, the English in the recent ATSB reports has been bloody awful. I keep finding references to “them” or “they” or “their”, when the context is singular; a bit like an annoying noise, once noticed cannot be ignored (like the something ‘buzzing’ in the cockpit), drive you nuts.
Quote:CASA would like to note that an experimental aircraft must be placarded accordingly to ensure occupants are aware that they fly at their own risk, and that CASA does not set airworthiness standards for experimental aircraft (see Civil Aviation Regulation 1988 (CAR) sub-regulations 262AP(8) and (9)).
Quote:In the case of experimental amateur built aircraft, the necessary flight restrictions and information about the aircraft, such as weight and balance, are established as part of the flight test program and included on the experimental certificate, or other appropriate method such as placards or an Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM).
Quote:The regulations clearly provide that the experimental certificate system is only intended to establish minimum safety standards for other airspace users and people on the ground (see Civil Aviation Safety Regulation 1998 (CASR) sub-regulation 11.055(1C)).
So, quite legally, properly; and IMO, quite rightly CASA disown the ‘experimental’ class. I’ll own that if I wanted to build and fly my own aircraft, the latitude afforded by the regulations would be welcome and I’ve no quarrel with the CASA approach to managing the task; it seems both reasonable and fair to me. Good to see sensible regulation at work and, as CASA point out:-
Quote:CASA does not believe there needs to be a regulatory requirement for a POH, it is an SAAA recommended practice to develop one during flight testing and this should form the basis of educational information that could be sent through to all registered owners of these types of aircraft.
So I’m left wondering what ATSB is seeking to have changed. If, as CASA indicate there is a POH and general ‘operating’ notes available, what’s the fuss? No one is going to allow a ‘stranger’ off the street to operate their aircraft; and, I dare say that before anyone is allowed to fly an ‘E’ aircraft, there would be much reading, briefing and ‘chatting’ about how to handle the aircraft. These aircraft are not ‘line’ or fleet aircraft, to be used and abused by several crew a week, they are usually the darling child, product of a serious love affair, doted on and spoiled rotten by loving owners.
CASA 1 – ATSB 0. Well played CASA...