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Exact same thought, absolutely agree.

Try some share flying with a neighbour at the airfield with a similar performance aircraft; you may not do the take-off or landing but can refresh some upper air stuff and slow manoeuvres etc. When you solo in yours wait for ideal conditions the first few flights as you want to get the feel of it that will be hampered in wind gust or thermal conditions

Maybe 'Slippy Avgas' for one. Prepping for incoming now🎯

They are saying he was doing the first flight of a new build that was brought to where he is for the flight. They say he would not have been able to see the bolt mis-assembly. Not said whether he assisted in the assembly before the flight. I'd expect he would have done a through preflight / initial flight inspection. Very sad when anyone dies flying and more so when such an identity.

Also an expensive item to have serviced, freight included. Have a friend that has a chute due in November; he is going through the exercise of its service. The agent is compiling an instruction to allow L2's to dis arm the rocket motor to make safe, so chute can be sent away for repack and rocket due later on. Sounding very involved for him. I see some are left un-serviced and placarded not for use. As the aircraft with them get older more will be due for service.

He has an email to Lock Haven in USA have a good name. He is not on Forum and busy so I have asked here for him. His son works with a Lame this year; just trying to source.

Electric as he has had new wires fitted; advised one coil in gauge is stuffed.

A friend is searching for an oil temp gauge for a 1974 PA 28 Cherokee. He thinks the piper part number is 79367-00. Any leads appreciated

I'd wait till needed someone will make them I'm sure; maybe even out of Xlam material. New should last well being hangared. Could get covers made that will keep them in better condition; by Punkim Head Air Sports.

Nice paint.

If in fact the prop spun slower than the rpm the crankshaft will be interesting now; glad aircraft got on the ground undamaged and pilot ok. If bird strike you would expect some noticeable signs or splatter on after landing inspection. Therefore, maybe an engine matter.

That is all ready a proven method on an after market retro fit for Rotax 912's for many years. Its a good method I reckon. always good to have backup systems where possible.

Very vague, but thanks for what you have said; similar size to the RAAus event. I guessed may have been a field day thingy for Government from past posts.

What event and what role did you play would be nice to know?

The 230 should have appreciated in value; might be worth ordering a new Gen 4; there would be a lead in build time and sell the gen 3 as is or upgraded. Should be good value for you whichever way you go. The wait time for a new Gen 4 might confirm the carb matter for you.