Stage II

[noneya]

Any of you guys out there know if Stage II corporate aircraft are still allowed in Australia and New Zealand?

Thanks in advance
Josh

 

[GPilot]

I don't have the reference but I believe Stage II below 75,000lbs (?) is allowed. You may find it here...

http://www.dotars.gov.au/transreg/apr_acts_avenv2.aspx#Related_Items

Regards

 

[LongBoarder]

There are very few turbine corporate aircraft in NZ... I mean that there are only 7 jets in the entire country that I know of... the latest is a Westwind II. All of the planes that are there that I know of are Stage III aircraft.

I can't really speak for Aussie, but I know that there are many more planes over there. I would think not too many Stage II operations though.... and I say this only because RVSM has been in place there for a couple of years, and we all know how difficult it is to make an older plane cost effective during the RVSM conversion.

LB

 

[noneya]

I am asking because I am taking a GIIB that is RVSM there next month. I just want to make sure I don't end up getting a hugh fine or even worse put in jail. I am not looking for current operators.

Thanks for all the info so far!