Customs: Can I import my KR2 in my move container? (I'm talking red tape; technically, it works, I've done it before). Yes What should I declare it as? An aircraft? A homebuilt aircraft project? A microlight project? I think that option 2 is the better choice
Pilot's license: How do I convert my European (JAR) PPL in Australia? I'm not sure, but I think you present your credentials, get a medical, pay a gazillion dollars in fees to CASA and you're there. I'll check up on it and let you know 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).No idea Insurance How much does aircraft insurance cost? Who provides such insurance (broker names in the Sydney/Canberra area would be helpful)no idea, but OAMPS aviation in paramatta would be a good place to start Airfields What general aviation airfields are there around Sydney and Canberra? Quite a few Which ones are best for a homebuilt? Is it easy to find some hangar space? That Depends How much does hangar space cost? That Depends 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?) Don't Know, never heard about that one, but you do have some stall speed and MTOW limits if you want RAA registration - Elevator hinges (5 hinges instead of 3, is that correct?) Correct - WAFs-to-WAFs bolts (each spar linked by 2 long bolts instead of 4 small bolts, with a crusher piece in-between) Don't know, but mine were going to end up that way anyway Are there any more requirements that I don't know about? Probably, this is CASA we are talking about here Is it possible to raise the maximum take-off weight above the limit specified by Rand Robinson? Yes Also, in general, for experimental aircraft: - Is it a requirement that the firewall be made of stainless steel? Yes - Can experimentals fly in controlled airspace in Australia? Yes Certification process Is there a homebuilder's association (PFA or EAA style) in Australia? Yes, the SAAA Is there a homebuilder's club in Sydney or Canberra? yes, in both Who do you talk to for certification? Is it the CAA, or a homebuilder's association like in the UK? That depends on how you want it registered, but for GA stuff it's CASA Are there normally inspections during the construction process? Yes Can you test the aircraft yourself, or do you have to use a test pilot? Yes you can test for yourself, if you have the kahones. What is the testing procedure? you get inspected, questioned, issued a provisional certificate, a test area is designated and you have to fly of a certain number of hours to earn a permanent certificate of airworthiness. Do you have to go through a noise test? If yes, how? don't know Aircraft radio license Yes Do you have to have you radios tested individually? If yes, by whom? don't know Do you have to have your radio installation tested? If yes, by whom? don't know Is it a requirement to have a transponder? For the most part,yes. Not having one will limit where and how high you can fly Any other relevant info is most welcome. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
