Tyro Driver

My first airframe was a tyro and it was sitting for 2 years in a hanger. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences getting it flying, with a baby on the way a 2 seater is now required as well!

6 minutes ago, Old Koreelah said:

Hello Tyro; any Jab kept in a hanger should be in reasonable condition, but don’t be surprised if the engine barrels are rusted. 

Don’t worry about the fit. I’m taller than you (1925mm) and had no trouble fitting into the smaller early-model Jabs.

Thanks for that I was factoring in an engine rebuild, will just have to see if the owner is willing to sell it, beats me why you would pay hanger rent for 10 years and not use it at all.

Howdy all just been looking at a jabiru that’s been sitting in hanger I’ve just moved into.  Been there for 12 years no love, wondering if it’s worth making an offer and rebuilding it/ getting to airworthy condition? The other question 6’3 pilot, it looks small but I reckon I could fit ? 
 

Cheers 

That’s a neat looking machine!! The enclosed tail an option on all tst aircraft? Or can you retro fit it?

7 hours ago, Thruster88 said:

The 582 did not become available until 1989 so many thrusters began with the 503. It is a good engine but no longer produced. Most of these thrusters have been upgraded to the 582. There are two basic variants of two seat thruster, Gemini with aluminium tail and later T300, T500 steel tail models. They all fly and perform much the same. Thrusters are fun and a little challenging to fly but not fast. I have used mine on the farm since 1990 and love it.

What is the tst version and could a 582 fit on all the models? What cruise speed do you normally work on ? Cheers Alex 

Looking at getting a thruster, is there an online resource to compare the models? Would ideally like a 582 powered machine. Can a 503 variant be updated to a 582?

Cheers TD