If you are also looking at bringing in a trailer, be aware this is treated as a vehicle import. You will need to get an import approval from Dept of Transport and Regional Services (you can track down details on their web site, dotars.gov.au).
It is ESSENTIAL that you organise this ahead of time. You must have the approval before the trailer docks in Australia. Otherwise the options are to: (a) re-export it and get the paperwork sorted out before you bring it back, or (b) destroy it Neither of these options are very palatable (!) There are also issues re trailer registration, as the typical glider trailer does not meet ADRs because of excessive overhang. You will require a special permit, detailed procedures (probably still) vary from state to state so talk to your motor registration people ahead of time. Allan Armistead ph (02) 6249 6470, mobile 0413 013 911 PO Box 908, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia "When once you have tasted flight, you will always walk with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you always will be." Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Robert Hart Sent: Wednesday, 14 March 2007 9:21 To: Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] Costs/issues on importing a foreign registered glider Hi I am considering my options for a replacement to Alice and one possibility is to import a second hand glider from Europe or the USA. I know there are people here who have done that and would appreciate some guidance on how best to go about this and what pitfalls exist. tks -- Robert Hart [EMAIL PROTECTED] +61 (0)438 385 533 http://www.hart.wattle.id.au _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
