Cor blimey Serge, us Aussies can only handle one question at at time. See below
in italics :-))
John Martindale
29 Jane Circuit
TOORMINA NSW 2452
AUSTRALIA
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61 2 66869094 (W)
mobile: 0417 584767
email: johnja...@optusnet.com.au
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Serge VIDAL" <serge.vi...@sagem.com>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 10:58 PM
Subject: KR> A call to the Aussie crowd
> It is with an immense pleasure that I inform you all that in September, I
> will move to Australia, on a two to three years assignment (and hopefully,
> for much longer, if I succeed). The job assignment is in Canberra, but on
> family grounds, I will probably settle in Sydney, and commute.
>
> And since I'm kind of attached to my KR2, I intend to bring it with me.
> This way, I will probably break the world record for the longest distance
> ever travelled by a KR2 (remember, my KR2 was born in South Africa,
> followed me to Tunisia, then France. OK, it travels in a container, but
> hey! You can't have it all, and a record is a record is a record! ; - )
>
> So, guys, I need a little help from you to prepare the move.
>
> Here are the first questions that come in mind:
>
> Customs:
>
> Can I import my KR2 in my move container? (I'm talking red tape;
> technically, it works, I've done it before).
> What should I declare it as? An aircraft? A homebuilt aircraft project? A
> microlight project?
> A homebuilt kit. you may get tax exemption on imported aircraft parts.
>
Pilot's license:
>Need a PPL in Australia to fly in controlled airspace otherwise you might be
>able to get a Sports recreation Licence (?) under Ultralight regulations.
> How do I convert my European (JAR) PPL in Australia?
>Because Australia is an ICAO partner, I think you may only need to do a rules
>exam and flight check. Also we have mandatory security clearances for both
>licence and certain airport access
> Aircraft ownership
>
> Can you own and register an aircraft in Australia when you have a 4 years
> work visa? (Just checking, in South Africa it was not the case).
> Don't know
> Insurance
>
> How much does aircraft insurance cost? Who provides such insurance (broker
> names in the Sydney/Canberra area would be helpful)
> You might have difficulty with a non-certified aircraft and engine. The Sport
> Aircraft Association of Australia have some arrangement with Zurich Insurance.
> Airfields
>
> What general aviation airfields are there around Sydney and Canberra?
> Which ones are best for a homebuilt?
> Bankstown and Hoxton Park are the closest to Sydney. The former is subject to
> control, the latter is OCTA below controlled steps. I don't know of any near
> Canberra other than the main city field which is controlled. Nearest might be
> Goulbern or Tumut but there may be private strips closer.
> Is it easy to find some hangar space?
> I think you would be OK around Sydney, not sure about Canberra.
> How much does hangar space cost?
> From $60 to $100 Australian per month at a guess
> KR2 requirements
>
> I understand that the Australian CAA has some specific requirements on the
> KR2. So far, I have heard of the followings:
>
> - CG envelope (what is the limitation in Australia, exactly?)
> - Elevator hinges (5 hinges instead of 3, is that correct?)
> - WAFs-to-WAFs bolts (each spar linked by 2 long bolts instead of 4
> small bolts, with a crusher piece in-between)
>If it is registered under our experimental category, none of these are
>mandatory. Under the old amateur built category you had to abide with these.
> Are there any more requirements that I don't know about?
> If you didn't build the beast, you can't maintain it
> Is it possible to raise the maximum take-off weight above the limit
> specified by Rand Robinson?
> Yes, if experimental, mine is set at 545kg, 1100 lbs. Otherwise CASA states
> 500kg.
> Also, in general, for experimental aircraft:
>
> - Is it a requirement that the firewall be made of stainless steel? No,
> but the airworthiness inspector who issues you your certificate under
> Experimental would not be happy.
> - Can experimentals fly in controlled airspace in Australia?
> Yes, provided it has VH registration and a callsign.
> Certification process
> Experimental with VH registration gives you all the airborne privileges of
> full certification but allows you to conduct your own maintenance according
> to an agreed achedule.
> Is there a homebuilder's association (PFA or EAA style) in Australia?
> Sport Aircradft Association of Australia (SAAA). They have a web site.
> Is there a homebuilder's club in Sydney or Canberra?
> Yes. refer website
> Who do you talk to for certification? Is it the CAA, or a homebuilder's
> association like in the UK?
> If you go for experimental, the SAAA can provide you with authorised people
> for a reasonable fee.
> Are there normally inspections during the construction process?
> The only mandatory one is that prior to the inspector issueing a
> airworthiness certificate but they like a record of earlier inspections to be
> kept.
> Can you test the aircraft yourself, or do you have to use a test pilot?
> Either way.
> What is the testing procedure?
> There is a standard test regime provided by the SAAA. Not mandory but you
> need to demonstrate most things to the inspector any way before he will lift
> restrictions on your inital CoA.
> Do you have to go through a noise test? If yes, how?
> You apply for a noise exemption certificate. No tests needed.
> Aircraft radio license
> Not the aircraft but you need one attached with your licence.
> Do you have to have you radios tested individually? If yes, by whom? Only if
> IFR category
> Do you have to have your radio installation tested? If yes, by whom? Only if
> IFR category
> Is it a requirement to have a transponder? Only for controlled airspace or E
> airspace (normally above 8000 feet but varies)
>
> Any other relevant info is most welcome.
>
Go for experimental, VH registration and join the SAAA local chapter - refer
website. If you are light and slow enough you could use the ultralight category
but you might have problems with controlled airspace.
> Serge Vidal
> KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud"
> Paris, France
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