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Oxford Aviation Academy:
OAA has made substantial investments into a simulator centre and latest technology
simulators. The aim is to use this equipment as much as possible for both basic and advanced
training. OAA is a world leader in Multi Pilot Licence initiatives and training. MPL training is
anticipated at Moorabbin and this will greatly reduce the airborne hours needed for an
airline cadet to graduate successfully. Naturally this has highly beneficial environmental,
noise and congestion impacts
Tristar Aviation:
The simulator to actual flight hours ratio is set by CASA. The increase in simulator hours
would only be relevant to cross country flying in the most part. The reduction of real world
training in regards to circuits may impact negatively on the safety of aircraft training and
operations
MARA:
MARA supports the greater use of simulators if this will reduce flying time at Moorabbin.
9.5. Aircraft noise emissions. Can aircraft be fitted with more effective
silencers?
A common question, and one raised specifically by MARA, is whether aircraft can be fitted
with more effective silencers.
RVAC:
Aircraft are required to be maintained in accordance with the original design rules or in
accordance with the manufacturer’s direction. Aircraft owners may not modify an existing
Aircraft without approval .The only exception is Experimental aircraft which are mainly home
built or antique aircraft. These aircraft types are not used for flight training.
Tristar Aviation:
As aircraft are maintained as per CASA requirements this would be an issue for CASA.
However Tristar Aviation has always been willing to participate in innovative and resourceful
projects, provided full government, local council funding and CASA support was provided we
would be prepared to participate in the development and assessment of any retrofitting
initiative
MARA:
Yes, we see this as a noise reduction opportunity. Technology exists and there are new
innovative propellers.
Can older, noisier aircraft be phased out just as older jet aircraft are phased out?
Another common question, again raised by MARA, is whether older, noisier aircraft can be
phased out. Whilst the origin of this question relates to current government policy regarding
the future operation of older non‐compliant jet aircraft it has not to date been a
consideration regarding General Aviation aircraft.
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