PureCaboose

Sleeping mat, sleeping bag and a bag liner. The bag liner alternated between a cotton one or a polyfleece one, depending on the weather/season.

For camping, I have a 2-person lightweight hiking tent.

All my gear is from BCF.

Tent: https://www.bcf.com.au/p/roman-cradle-2-person-hiking-tent/653002.html?gtmfrompage=checkout

Sleeping bag: https://www.bcf.com.au/p/wanderer-singe-0-hooded-sleeping-bag/636449.html?gtmfrompage=checkout

Camping mat: https://www.bcf.com.au/p/wanderer-camp-38-hiking-mat/521022.html?gtmfrompage=checkout

Summer liner: https://www.bcf.com.au/p/roman-cotton-sleeping-bag-liner/673055.html?gtmfrompage=checkout

I have experienced everything from sleeping in a hole in a bivvy bag to luxury camper trailers, and this is what I use as my go-to camping gear for flying or driving when I travel for work.

Greg

P.S. The water in the metho for the Trangia stove is to make it easier to clean the soot off the outside of the pots.

  On 27/03/2025 at 3:39 AM, Area-51 said:

Plastic aircraft can install inside the fuselage without affecting TX/RX gps/adsb. There is a GPS position offset option in Settings menu. The antenna orientation of the unit is important.

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I have the SkyEcho2 which is installed inside, but the beacon has the bright white beacon. Not really sure I want it inside when it should be outside.

I have the same though, the tail beacon on a Jabiru goes on the top of the fin, there is not much room under the rudder to fit a rear facing light. Perhaps to the cowl that covers the elevator/trim actuator.

  On 01/03/2025 at 10:11 AM, spacesailor said:

i only want/need to fly " circuits " .

Then take my next flying holiday to a new airstrip to fly more " circuits " .

I mean it's great to fly the Oaks to Mittaggong /  coalcliff  & back home to the Oaks .

30 hours training in the A22 Foxbat . Worth every cent .

spacesailor

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Next time you come by Mittagong, give me a shout. I hanger there, and love coffee...

Everything you need should be in here : https://raaus.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/RAAus-Technical-Manual.pdf

and costs are here: https://raaus.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Schedule-of-fees-and-charges-V3.1-July-2024-1.pdf

Am I reading it wrong that I have to be the builder under SAAA to do my maintenance?

I am addressing this issue with my J160. It spent a few years outside on the handstand, with a pumpkin head cover, at least. The wings, tailplane, etc., were not covered by the pumpkin head cover; they were powdery to the touch and felt rough. The bugs take time to clean off after flight.

Over the last few days, I have been cleaning and cutting with Septone Cut and Prepare (Step 1) and following up with Septone Polish and Protect (Step 2). The areas I have done so far feel smooth and clean; the bug guts wipe off with a little spray cleaner, and water easily beads and runs off.

Being a wax, it can be removed for repairs when needed. I did a day of work by hand but struggled to use my arms the next day, so I upgraded to an 18v battery polishing/buffer machine, which is perfect. Once I have done the whole airframe (excluding windows), this will be an every 6 months maintenance task for me, especially as she sits in a hangar now and is no longer exposed to the elements, except when she flies.

I have been looking at the AP version for my Jabiru when I do my avionics upgrade in 2026. Keen to see if anyone has done it, how you like/dislike it etc.

Greg

I went for a flight yesterday and mentally noted my calls as I approached the airfield.

1. Call at 10nm stating direction, altitude, time to field and intention to join the circuit.

2. Call 2 2nm after getting AWIS and deciding on the runway to use (I have 2/4 to choose from); advise midfield cross at circuit height to join downwind.

3. Call of turn to base for runway and intention to touch and go.

4. Call for go around due to wind sheer/gust

5. Call at turn to base for runway and intention to touch and go (again).

6. Call at the turn to base for the runway and intention for a full stop.

7. Call clear active runways and taxi via Alpha.

Unless some inter-pilot comms are required to slot into the circuit when busy (like a Sunday morning), it is usually the same when we need to accommodate some slower and much faster aircraft.

  On 16/06/2024 at 8:55 AM, sfGnome said:

Interesting. I was taught that the minimum (minimum sensible, not minimum legal) was a call on joining the circuit, and then on turning base with intentions. Where I’m currently flying, I often hear calls on downwind, base and final. When there’s two or more people doing that, the airwaves get a bit crowded… 🤨

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I am the same; call on joining the circuit and then again when turning base.

Nice amphibian runway you got there. 😀