RAASA Board Notice - Instructors & AP's

[John Boucher]

NOT01/16 UPCOMING RAASA EVENTS, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS.

RAASA has issued bulletins to notify industry op upcoming events. This has however created some confusion as to the nature of the respective events and who should or may attend.

Part 62/68 Examination Review Workshop.
29 January 2016
RAASA Boardroom.
08H00
Description: This is a review of the part 62/68 examinations implemented in 2015.
Who may attend: Only current Grade A instructors and ATO CFI’s have been invited to attend and offer comments and further input on the examinations.
Costs: RAASA will host the event at the boardroom, attendance is free.

Part 62/68 Regulatory Audit Procedures and Designated Examiner Course.
4th & 5th of February 2016
RAASA Boardroom
09H00.
Description: This is a training course for candidate or existing Authorised Persons and Designated examiners only.
Who may attend: Only selected candidates as per individual invitation.
Costs: RAASA will host the course in the RAASA boardroom, attendance is free.

Part 62/68 RTE training course
17th & 18th February 2016
RAASA Boardroom
09H00
Description: This is a Restricted Radio Telephony Examiners training course.
Who may attend: The course is open to existing and candidate RTE’s or Instructors presenting Radio Telephony Training and Examinations, and
candidates who meet the minimum criteria. Interested parties may enquire, however note that limited space is available.
Costs: There is a course fee of R950.00 per candidate - RAASA will host the RTE course in the RAASA Boardroom.

Part 62/68 Annual Instructor Seminar.
19th February 2016
Rand Airport Hangar 50 Conference centre.
09H00
Description: This is an Annual Part 62/68 instructor seminar.
Who may attend: All Part 62/68 instructors are required to attend such a seminar at least once every two years to maintain instructor currency.
Costs: RAASA will host the seminar, attendance is free.

Part 62/68 Test Flight rating Training Course.
Date to be confirmed.
Rand Airport Hangar 50, Conference Centre.
Duration Three day Theory, and Two day practical evaluation.
Description: This is a training course for all pilots performing Test flights on NTCA with Part 62/68 ratings
Who may attend: All existing Test flight rating holders, and candidates meeting the minimum criteria as per Regulation Part 62. Note limited space will be available.
Costs: To be determined.


General Note.
Whilst RAASA will provide the venue, speakers, materials and refreshments free of charge, kindly note that all and any expenses incidental or otherwise incurred by all attendees and delegates will be for their own costs.

In the event that ARO’s elect to send special representative’s to attend, such cost shall be as per their own agreements.

For any queries regarding the above events please contact Danielle at the office on 0110821000

http://raasa.co.za/index.php/imp-notice

[Leprachaun]

My question when will we be informed timeously of the seminars , I get the feeling the powers to be wake up in the morning without consulting MISASA or any other persons and a date is set . When will MISASA come to the party where are the MISASA seminars ???
What do we get for our membership , I see the mag , but no further feedback as to what the committee is up do ???? Alex

[John Boucher]

Alex, I posted this out of courtesy! The insinuation that we don't do anything is rather uncalled for coming from you knowing all the inner workings and things that happen behind the scenes.

ATO's, instructors and AP's should really visit the RAASA website for Bulletins.

I will briefly address a few items...

MISASA SHOWCASE
This has been addressed on another thread in which you also voiced your dissatisfaction.

MISASA WESTERN CAPE FLY-IN 2016
This event is happening, and will take place at Mossel Bay on the weekend of the 30th April 2016. Does this replace the showcase - NO. Is it an additional event - YES! As you know, events need people to happen. Who will that be? The committee and it's volunteers!

Part 62/68 Examination Review Workshop.
Various complaints were received regarding the examination process. The complaints were forwarded to RAASA, so much so, that finally the realization came that not all was well... We have played an active role in this. The workshops surely the result of our contribution and input?

Project 24
We have 2 committee members directly active in the focus groups of Project 24, namely Rowena Kraidy and Marius Nel. Various calls to industry (like yourself) for contributions has fallen on deaf ears. You are most welcome to become a part of the focus groups and I'll gladly submit a proposal for your attendance.

http://raasa.co.za/index.php/fg24

RA-ILF Recreational Aviation Indistry Liason Forum
Rowena and I represent MISASA. Physical attendance by Rowena at meetings and only in exceptional cases, will I attend. The reason - COST!

I submitted a letter to Neil at RAASA iro the Instructors Seminars and the lack thereof. I had suggested that MISASA take ownership of our members and the seminars and material that gets presented. The idea was to have a Seminar presented in 3 major centers or regions in the country and in principle, this has been agreed to. But this is a work in progress ...

Stop thinking that everything just happens as an after thought. There is a lot happening, various matters at critical stages.

But, here's a challenge - why don't you make yourself available for the committee again?

[John Boucher]

Oh, I forgot to add...

Will you be attending the workshop?

I know Rowena, Nico, Marius and Mervyn will be ... (all MISASA Committee members)