Aussie plans to fly solo to the US
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:33 pm
Hi folks,
I'm retired now, in my mid 60's. I currently fly recreational aircraft around Tasmania, but I plan to fly a Jabiru J230D from Australia to the US. It will be a brand new aircraft and registered under the RAA registration in Australia. Will that pose any problems with my plans to fly around the US?
One thing I might add is that aircraft registered with the RAA in Australia, as opposed to an aircraft registered under GA, have a situation where the details of ownership are not freely given to the public. At the present this works to our advantage because we avoid being charged landing fees etc.
Personally I'm happy to pay for a service given.
The restriction with RAA registration here are probably the same as Light Sport in the US. Only VFR, pilot and one passenger, no IFR. MAX 10,000 FT.
As you can understand, the thought that US authorities might throw their hands up in the air and say I can't use my aircraft while there, is a major worry.
I plan to fly down to South America and back, then to Europe to continue with my slow but sure circumnavigation of the planet.
My guess is that it will be the slowest and longest circumnavigation ever, as I plan to see as many countries that are worth seeing, get to know the locals everywhere I go, and party as much as I can, as long as I'm 100% sober for the flying.
I'm retired now, in my mid 60's. I currently fly recreational aircraft around Tasmania, but I plan to fly a Jabiru J230D from Australia to the US. It will be a brand new aircraft and registered under the RAA registration in Australia. Will that pose any problems with my plans to fly around the US?
One thing I might add is that aircraft registered with the RAA in Australia, as opposed to an aircraft registered under GA, have a situation where the details of ownership are not freely given to the public. At the present this works to our advantage because we avoid being charged landing fees etc.
Personally I'm happy to pay for a service given.
The restriction with RAA registration here are probably the same as Light Sport in the US. Only VFR, pilot and one passenger, no IFR. MAX 10,000 FT.
As you can understand, the thought that US authorities might throw their hands up in the air and say I can't use my aircraft while there, is a major worry.
I plan to fly down to South America and back, then to Europe to continue with my slow but sure circumnavigation of the planet.
My guess is that it will be the slowest and longest circumnavigation ever, as I plan to see as many countries that are worth seeing, get to know the locals everywhere I go, and party as much as I can, as long as I'm 100% sober for the flying.