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  1. Flightrite
    Like I said nothing new, same old same old but the hysteria will make it a success 👍
  2. Flightrite
    The general public would be mortified if they knew what really went on in the cockpit sometimes, humans will always be humans, not machines!
  3. Flightrite
    Finally the latest addition to Mr Vans line-up, the 15, pictures are floating around the varies forums already. Nothing new design wise but will be interesting to see how much interest comes from it, initially lots I’d say mainly due the cult following Vans has👍
  4. Flightrite
    Tragically it boils down to Pilot error. Being highly Experienced, at times, works against us, many hours doesn't insulate us from mistakes. At least for a little while this event stays in our minds and may save someone else, but it will happen again, sadly🙁
  5. Flightrite
    At the end of the day the avoidable tragic event was pilot error, a rookie pilot error, which makes it even more tragic considering the guys experience!
  6. Flightrite
    Thanks for that info, sent that on to my mate as well as well. 560 kg (not 540 like I mentioned) is the weight shown on Wiki. looks comfy and fast. The way fuel prices are going these types will become very popular👍
  7. Flightrite
    Great thanks for that info, I’ve screen shot that and sent it on👍 540 kg MTOW seems low? I read that on their site, I think? Not sure if they have a600 kg version?
  8. Flightrite
    Like pilots rely on engineers to do their job properly they in turn rely on pilots to do likewise, obviously not in this case!
  9. Flightrite
    Anyone in here own and operate the above A/C? A mate who is not a member here was thinking he’d like to have a closer look at one if on Victoria with a view to buying one? I notice a couple on the market, been there quite a while, maybe not popular?
  10. Flightrite
    The most tragic part is that it was totally avoidable🙁We’ll never know obviously but I’m surprised he didn’t pull the power right back once he would have known the A/C was uncontrollable? That’s odd! There’s so many things here that don’t add up? This sort of event will happen again someday, guaranteed!
  11. Flightrite
    Looking by the prop it’s a Vee-Dub donk? Not my fav engine.Smart loking machine though👍
  12. Flightrite
    Reviving an old thread….looks like this is now for sale?
  13. Flightrite
    Your C182 story will sadly become all too common as 100LL marches towards $4ltr, by Xmas I reckon! I expect numerous gas guzzlers to hit the market in the coming months, will be a buyers market! good luck back on the dark side👍
  14. Flightrite
    I guess you could carry a tube of Silastic but one has to ask, where does it all end? Perhaps a couple of bags of ready-to-mix concrete, to make a slab for under yr prop during start up?😂😉
  15. Flightrite
    In 43 years driving planes I’ve had two flat tires, one on a twin turbo-prop the other an Airbus, I think I’ll not worry about a jack😂
  16. Flightrite
    Oh it’s all too ‘heavy’ for me😂 I wouldn’t bother with a jack, as mentioned above, support the leg with whatever you can find and dig a hole under the wheel, old bushman’s trick👍 I’m waiting to see who carry’s an engine o/haul kit at this rate😂
  17. Flightrite
    Lot’s of “if’s” there😂
  18. Flightrite
    The Oil CO’s are happy that the EP boffins are floundering with battery technology, I think the Oil CO’s are safe for a very long time😂
  19. Flightrite
    RV….best bang for buck👍
  20. Flightrite
    At least all these weasly idea’s give us a source of entertainment!😂 I just did 450nm in 2.4 hrs, 70l, wake me up when I can do this in some EP fairy machine for just a few cents😂😂
  21. Flightrite
    What’s the point of having a non flying membership?
  22. Flightrite
    These Challenger fools are dreaming if they think M0.8= 490 kts😂 I know a guy who drives these out of YMEN, they do between 50-100 hrs a year, barely keep current!
  23. Flightrite
    Worth we’ll over a $100K. Engine/prop/avionics covers that alone, never lone a pair of new wings! Be interesting to se what it goes for?
  24. Flightrite
    A PLB is a given (for me) it’s kept in my flight bag that goes everywhere with me from machine to machine👍 Its a good point though, wonder how many out there have their own?
  25. Flightrite
    Interesting point’s there Old K. Attire is something else to consider when flying, especially over various terrains. I guess we each have our own ideas as to what constitutes ‘survival’ should you come down. From a simple mechanical fault leaving you stranded away from home inconvenienced but intact, to a crash in a semi remote area injured and wishing you where better equiped. I probably do carry around too much stuff but then again I’ve always subscribed to that saying……..chance favours the prepared mind👍
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