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How many hours were you quoted and did they say they would refund the difference? Glad to hear you were bumped up. I've paid my assessment and need to have my fixed wing put together or rent one for my flight test.

Just a quick update: I spoke to the Administration Officer for my application and they said that any unused hours would be refunded. Has this been the case for anyone here? I've been quoted $160 for 29 hours an asked for a breakdown of what those hours comprised of. Can anyone share what...

They are both good wings, and the X8 is what everyone has. I wanted to be different. I have a spare black 2015 new model X8 for sale if you're interested.

I just received my assessment which is $4900 with only $290 in travel expense. Do they charge and assess you for every airframe you've applied for.....for instance I put an P3P, Inspire 1 and FX79 on my application.

What is the process for starting a business in the USA? I'm currently certified in Australia and would like to move my business to the USA (I'm an American Citizen) in the future. Do you have to have a PPL, is there a separate rating for drone operators? Can I transfer my current...

Is it that much because of the distance from Brisbane to Perth and they have to travel to your locale to do the assessment? I have the same aircraft plus a fixed wing.

Did they quote you a price for the assessment? Do you mind if I ask how much?

When did you submit yours....it was just last month right?

Just submitted my Form 41 today so the clock starts. I'll be assessed for both multi-rotor and fixed wing. Jeez, if the wait is 4 months I'm going to be in Hawaii for the next 6 weeks. Hope I have enough time to practice and I'm having my manuals done by RPAS Australia so they are also going...

Crashed and burned!

Geelong VIC Pilot here. I was multirotor certified back in July and just fixed wing certified last week. I run the P3P, Inspire 1 and getting an Aero M or Flying Wing UAV for survey work. I had a 3DR Solo but it let me down on a job and the P3P saved me. I do my training with Victoria UAS...