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Good thought!

I also think this is a brilliant site. Like many others, I don’t post much, but there is often questions others ask that I find interesting.

Yes, the poles in the front are only a guide for the door, and to provide support for the door in windy conditions. It is not supporting the hangar at all. Very simply undo 3 ties which attach to upright poles on each far side of outside edge of hangar (these ties are to stop wind flap), then lift out 4 guide poles and push the plane out. We live at the base of my Buller so you can imagine it gets all kinds of weather here and quite hot in summer, never leaked, split, torn, very happy with the whole product. I believe the fabric is called canvacon ? I do get a bit of condensation on the wing tops at times when it’s foggy. OME windbreak turbulence doesn’t seem to be much of an issue, although I do tend to fly when there’s not much xwind. By the way, thanks for the advice re the fuel. Drums nearly finished so are considering not refilling it and just keep a jerrycan on hand. Whats a suitable way of cleaning out a drum so it can be used in a horse paddock?

Magnificent photos!!

Not much of a photo, best at short notice. the strip is right next ti row of trees in centre of photo

And, yes, I will look further into my fuel storage situation. Thanks all!

Ok, OME I actually do appreciate the info and have learned quite a few things which I really didn’t know, nor had really thought about. And I did think you were half having a poke at me, but wow, my initial reaction when you said “busted ... the epa will be paying me a visit” I thought heck, are you for real. So , yeah, just a tad worried, I do know councils and govt departments can go a little power crazy? thanks everyone else for backing me up, but I do think we all should realise there’s always rules for a reason, and litigation often follows... I know I’m lucky where I am, and had a beautiful fly over mt Buller this morning. Hardly any snow left though☃️

Love your reply. Reassuring, was quite unsure for a bit. Thanks kgwilson. ?

Are you for real??

We push it out, turn 90degrees away from hangar before starting it. After flying stop again 90degrees to hangar opening, turn it around and push back in. Guess you could nose or tail in, we’ve always done it this way. The hangar is augered into the ground So, in theory, isn’t a permanent structure. This is in case the councils ever start getting involved. The front is the door which rolls with a winder. There are guide poles that can be seen in photo that are removable. they are from David Gill hothouses in Bagshot, Vic. Not expensive, and can be different sizes. Mines 6m deep and 10m wide. good luck, Jenny

I’ve had my hanger for 5 years now. It’s actually a greenhouse, but has handled all weather thrown at it. australian made, although we erected it ourselves.

Now to choose what instruments to put in.

Thanks Skippydiesel, it’s really been great hearing everyone’s ideas, comments and replies. I appreciate the time you have spent to share your knowledge. What a great forum this is!

Thank you, John. theres a lot more to choosing a new plane than I ever thought!

Skippy, just looked at the ATEC zephyr a few faeta ng. Good looking aircraft there and excellent performance figures.

Danny, no never been for a fly, but have a friend who just finished building one and I think they look awesome! He loves it, and has promised to take me up soon.

Looking great, bet you can’t wait to fly it now!

That’s a huge difference. Makes me think it’s going to add a lot to ongoing costs at 17lph.

Wow, the fuel injected uses heaps less fuel. Didn’t know that!!! Interesting ?

You’re right Scott, am looking at the Bushcat which I guess will be quite draggy as it’s a very wide fuselage and sailcloth wings. But it’s more that I’m looking at a totally different aircraft and want to be sure that I’m not creating headaches for myself. Cheers

Thank you Downunder, you have answered all my questions. Seems many smaller aircraft do fit the Rotax 912 as standard, and don’t hear of too many issues. My husband says it’s a more modern type engine than the Jab, mare technical, as you say, bit more like a motorbike engine. Cheers

How about some photos where you’re up to?

Sure, currently have Jabiru LSA, 850 engine hours, do approx 30 hours per year, but would be doing more if I could take my husband away with me. Currently can’t take pax, fuel and luggage. Am thinking of a nose wheel Bushcat for all those reasons. But they only have the option of a Rotax engine. also, I only have a hangar 6m x 10m so whatever I get need to fit in it. ?

I was wondering about people’s ideas on both the above engines. Thinking about a new aircraft but it has the Rotax 912uls in it. I’ve currently got a Jabiru 2200 80hp. The Jab engine has been extremely reliable and easy to work on. Theres plenty of room around it and most things are easy to get at for the minor servicing. It only uses 13 litres per hour, but I’ve always used avgas. You can use unleaded but fuel types can’t be mixed. Cruises at 90kts. The Rotax is heavier on fuel, around 17 litres per hour, but I’ve been told they run better on unleaded, and the fuel can be mixed if necessary. The engine seems considerably more complicated, and takes ap much more room, which I’m guessing makes it more difficult to do routine servicing. From what I’ve a heard parts also seem more expensive, so I guess annuals would be too. Also heard they are hard to start in colder weather? Does anyone know if the power is as good as the Jab (80hp v 100hp)? The Rotax cruises at around 80kts. Are they as reliable? Just interested to know others thoughts ... Jenny

Thanks flyboy