Roscoe Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hi everybody! Joined today and looking to purchase a Jabiru J170. Would appreciate some comments from any existing owners. Cheers Roscoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_S Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hi Roscoe & ! Tell us a bit about yourself, eg where do you fly from? How long have you been flying etc Sorry - can't help wrt the Jabiru as I have no experience of Jabs.... Cheers, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hi Roscoe & !Tell us a bit about yourself, eg where do you fly from? How long have you been flying etc Sorry - can't help wrt the Jabiru as I have no experience of Jabs.... Cheers, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hi Neil GA Pilot since 1967. In process of obtaining RAA Certificate. Based in Sydney and fly from Bankstown. have a massive 2 hours in the Jab J170. All the reviews i have read so far have been positive, so just looking for comments from existing Jab 170 operators good and bad. Kind Regards Roscoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter008 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Welcome Roscoe. Have a 230 but trained in a 170. Both slightly different to each other in power and handling. If I was not looking to get a higher cruise speed I would have settled for a 170. I looked at and trialled a few other brands but came back to the Jabiru after comparing most points that I was looking for in the plane. A little has been said on this forum about the engine, mostly by a minority of knockers, but what is not in question is the airframe; it has proven to be solid. The engine could do with some improvements and from what I read further development is being undertaken. The range is good with 135 lts, cruise is good at 95 - 100 kts & resale appears to be as good as any other brand of aeroplane. Again, I looked for the 110 - 120 kts available with the 230. If you look around there a few deals available with people wanting to sell. Good luck and keep us posted as to what you buy. There a a few threads here at the moment that are interesting, commenting on where people fly and what they found interesting. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Thanks Peter Appreciate the info. Ive also looked into the 230 but i think the 170 will do me fine. Meanwhile, am enjoying the transition and will keep in touch Cheers Roscoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter008 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 If you look at the previous Jabiru threads there are some interesting comments about the Jabiru Pros & Cons. It may be of use before you buy. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Hi Roscoe,. . . . Only flown a Jabiru three times, and it hurt me bum. why did the Aussies design an aeroplane for midgets I wonder ( ! ) H U G E country,. . .why the S M A L L airframe. . . .?. . . . . probably a great little plane to fly if I lost about three stone. . . . . ! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Gday Phil, i use a padded cushion so it smoothes the bumps!! Im a skinny guy so i dont have a problem with room in the cockpit. Happy Flying Roscoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Gnu Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Welcome Roscoe, there is an interesting thread somewhere here comparing the J170 to the J160. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thanks Mate, yes i have read a few Reviews comparing them. Have pretty much settled on the 170 which seems like a good fit between the 160 and the 230 which is out of my budget! Cheers Roscoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billwoodmason Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Welcome Roscoe, I have owned Jabiru's for the last dozen or so years from the smallest (1600) to the largest (3300) and have flown a number of others including the J170 and have had a lot of fun in all of them - like the ad says " it's a lifestyle". I'm sure you'll enjoy your new bird and the friendships you'll find here at Rec Flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rankamateur Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Hi Roscoe,. . . .Only flown a Jabiru three times, and it hurt me bum. why did the Aussies design an aeroplane for midgets I wonder ( ! ) H U G E country,. . .why the S M A L L airframe. . . .?. . . . . probably a great little plane to fly if I lost about three stone. . . . . ! Phil Jabiru always have a good supply of NASA foam cushions for sale at Natfly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank marriott Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Frank/Bill Thanks for your replies. Really starting to feel likeive joined a "community" of people who are passionate about their flying and willing to share their experience and information. I have amassed 2 hours in the J170 on my way to conversion of my GA Licence and i must say, after Cherokees and Cessnas, its like starting all over again but what a great journey!! Back to basics and loving it,, Cheers Roscoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Jabiru always have a good supply of NASA foam cushions for sale at Natfly. AAhhh, BUT. . . .do they sell "NatSqueeze" larger pilot Bum Girth reducers at Natfly as well ? ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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