jwatts Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 G'day all, Have been out of flying for approx 10 yrs, so it's been a long time between drinks! Very keen to build a Jabiru J430 bird. Any advice will be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatts Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 Buy a J230 ;) (Unless you really need 4 seats . . . ) G'day BlackRod, J430 is a J230, isn't it?? I have my partner and two small kids to think about, so I think J430 will have to be the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatts Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 Yes, a J230 but with 4 seats, hence my exclusion clause. :big_grin:And of course, you have a PPL (or better) for a VH registered J430. :thumb_up: Just exhibiting my fear of building an aeroplane I'd have to fly in. Not much confidence in my ability to assemble a fault-free aircraft. There are some photographs of a J230 being built at the factory at There and Back Not a J430 but close enough. And a J400 here Lamb Family Site Good luck with it and we'd all love to follow your progress. Thanks BlackRod for those links. I will be spending several hours, I see, looking at Lamb's build. He has spent a lot of time doing his website. I've spent all my life being a mechanic and general engineer so I'm confident in building a J430. An RV10 is my dream, but finances will let me down so a cheaper J430 will have to do! I'm a low time PPL last flown in '99. Living in Coober Pedy and having family on Kangaroo Island and Melbourne has only encouraged me to get back into flying. ...and I can't justify hiring an expensive aircraft. I have many flying years ahead of me so building one (I have time to do that) is certainly the best option. I'll keep you posted on when I order my kit! Regards, Jayden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decca Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Hi Jayden, welcome to the forums. It often happens, life presents all kinds of hurdles to interfere with serious recreation. But good to see you've recovered, and now planning to accomodate a family in a J430. Regards, Decca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatts Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 Hi Jayden, welcome to the forums.It often happens, life presents all kinds of hurdles to interfere with serious recreation. But good to see you've recovered, and now planning to accomodate a family in a J430. Regards, Decca. Thanks Decca, You're right about the life thing! I have two 5 year olds so must get this plane built quick before they put on too much weight!! (hopefully by then the RV10 will be under construction, hey?) Cheers, Jayden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Welcome mate, i had a eight year break, no worries it all comes back.Like riding a bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatts Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Yeah thanks Dazza, I'm sure it won't take long at all. I will only have a few nerves when I fly into Parafield. Jayden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kevin the Penniless Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I got back into flying after a ten year break. Flew Warriors and Tobagos but then after 20 odd hours in a Jabiru J160 decided to buy a factory built Jabiru J170. Building your own is okay if you have a great workshop, plenty of tools, time and helpers. Me, I'd rather just pay the money and fly the plane home. Regardless of that, good that you are back into it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatts Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 I got back into flying after a ten year break. Flew Warriors and Tobagos but then after 20 odd hours in a Jabiru J160 decided to buy a factory built Jabiru J170. Building your own is okay if you have a great workshop, plenty of tools, time and helpers. Me, I'd rather just pay the money and fly the plane home. Regardless of that, good that you are back into it... Yeah I can understand what you say Kevin, certainly be a lot quicker too buying factory. However, I'm keen for the challenge of building my own machine. Workshop = good. Tool = good. Time = I'll make it. Helpers = limited. Good help can be hard to come by! Cheers, Jayden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatts Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 Welcome back!And in answer to your question, buy a J230 and screw 2 more seats in . . . :hittinghead: Sold! Now I have to convince the bank... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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