Hi all, In another forum I read, I encountered the following document:
http://www.recreationalflying.org/forum/attachments/general-discussion/12944d1255419164-goodbye-750kg-weight-increase-319108152_cao_95_early_implementation_of_part_103_sport_rec_forum_posting_september_2009.pdf " To alleviate delays associated with the drafting queue at the Attorney General’s OLDP, CASA was requested to bring forward the policy privileges contained within the current drafting instructions for CASR Part 103 by amending CAOs 95.4, 95.8, 95.10, 95.12, 95.12.1, 95.32, 95.54 and 95.55. " ... "CASA confirmed the total removal of the parallel path from CAO 95.4. This is a break from what has been publicly consulted policy by CASA in the Part 103 NPRM and will prevent a small number (<5) pilots from operating legally unless they join GFA. " I'm not surprised that so few pilots flew under the parallel path, given it was very poorly publicized (and the GFA's website implied it didn't exist). The other point possibly of interest is the following " The CAOs will be amended to allow towing of gliders by RA-Aus and HGFA aeroplanes and GFA powered sailplanes only if tow aircraft is on CASA accepted list. One off exemptions will be provided for. All known presently utilised aircraft are acceptable (Jabiru, Katana Extreme, Moyes Dragonfly etc.) however CASA will work with affected organisations to establish and maintain a list of acceptable non GA tow aircraft. " RA-Aus aircraft and powered sailplanes I can understand, but how does a HGFA aircraft tow a glider? Cheers, Al
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