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  1. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    Just received this rather drastic email. Amber Aviation is the Lessor of Tooradin Airfield on the SE outskirts of Melbourne. What does the team think? is this the way to increase traffic or? Tooradin.doc
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    after more than 60 years putting engines together I will ONLY use Yamaha Threebond ( I believe all Threebonds are the same) painty it on both surfaces, let it "go off" for 15minutes or so. No leaks, Ever. Loctite Master Gasket has failed me more than once. Never again. (Goes very hard and flakes off separated surfaces) Cheers.. G
  3. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    I just tried searching for Stolspeed.com on "Bing" "Google" "Firefox" on my phone and on my PC. all I get is "unable to access this site" There's something going on. I've been trying for a few weeks......I'll try someone else's pc...............G
  4. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    That really weird , I just get the standard blank page "we are having trouble finding that site" I'll try a different search engine.
  5. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    Does anyone know what has happened to the Stolspeed website? Or does anyone have a telephone number for the owner?
  6. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    Thankyou for your reply. As far as I can make out it IS type certified. with a special certificate of Airworthiness. However later down the pages I see ( note 1) a paragraph (which I attach.) declares that it pertains to serial numbers 29 thru 254. Mine is number 006. Could that be a straw?
  7. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    In the middle of our MARAP application, 5 months in, just about 20 hours on the beast. Flies like a Jabiru 160 with a bit more power. Cowling mods finished , Got the water and oil temps up to a reasonable level, Blanking off the top cowl openings seem to have given us about 5 knots, But that may be wishful thinking I cant really see where that could have come from ( better engine temps maybe) . Someone asked me why I hadn't just changed to E24 Reg. I couldnt give an exact answer, so looked it up in the technical manual online. Now I am more confused than ever. The Jab 160c is a certified aircraft. Needs Marap for modifications. OK , Doesn't actually say that But OK. . However Page 6.1 section 8 through 9 goes on to explain the process to having it E-LSA registered. Does anyone actually KNOW , according to the Tech manual , Why, when I have no intention or requirement to teach in the aircraft, have to go through this complex process. It's difficult to understand and I fear that I have bitten off more than I can chew. I'm close to walking away from it and the RAA.. Just too difficult to deal with... Cheers, G
  8. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    Its oK someone else is transporting the aircraft! I'm off the hook. But I had decided to go Via Temora , Narrabri, ( or similar ) Casino then up the coast and along the VFR corridor then along the Island VFR corridor turn left to Caboolture.
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    In the planning stage now. Probably Saturday dep. BUT looking at the map around Brisbane, What a mess of Military and controlled airspace. How the hell does one find a way through that lot. We're looking at a route Tooradin-Wang-Temora-Narromine-Dalby-Caboolture. Over two days weather permitting. Can anyone tell us the best route to negotiate Controlled and Military airspace on the last leg.
  10. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    3 point how many litres for 110hp? That's really not good enough. If fact it's not a lot different to a Continental 0-200....... So it's going to burn about the same as the 0-200. That's just sad. Why would a manufacturer bother. All they're doing is diluting the present market. Unless there's some magic property that I have missed or haven't heard of yet. 30 something hp per litre. wow. (in little letters) A postie bike puts out about 75 bhp per litre. They can't do better than that? Back to the Rotax....
  11. GolfWhiskeyHotel

    Thanks for the comments. I appreciate it. The water temp only gets above 80c with a full power climb to altitude. Oil temp is in the green but only just.  I can block the air intake off of course.  I have limited the air intake at the front of the cowl by 50% as that is only air for the cylinders and carbs. (carb temp is about 24c)  t I'm going to wait for summer before I make any other alterations. see what its like at 30c

    cowling mods.jpg

    1. skippydiesel

      skippydiesel

      From the photo (on its side) showing cowling/air inlets it looks like you may have overdone the incoming air. What do the top/bottom scoops feed air to?

       

      On my last aircraft, ATEC Zephyr/912ULS, I restricted exit air during the cooler months. I just made up a very light weight aluminium plate that covered about 80% of the exit air hole. Probably went through 3-4 versions (started large & progressively reduced plate) until I was happy with all the temperatures.

       

      Yeh! In Australia we really need to focus on our long hot summers, with some sort of fairly easy winter flying temperature fix.

  12. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    Now priced at $1100
  13. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    Thank you everyone for the input. I don't like putting weight in the tail. But there was nothing to move. The aircraft weighs 6 kilos more than original and 2.5 of that is tail ballast. I could use a much heavier battery ( 12? kilos ) and place it behind the seat next to the fuel tank, then run much heavier cables next to the fuel tubing down the centre of the fuselage. That would be adding considerable lbs to the total weight..... If I did the job again I would put the engine and inch closer to the firewall and alter the cowling. If anybody needs the measurements I am quite happy to supply, The aircraft flies straight and level with the tailplane horizontal. It can also climb at a frightening angle. Not been solo yet, but I estimate 2000 ft per min to be a realistic number. it also runs a bit too cool, I could have used a smaller radiator, smaller air scoop and carried less water. Next time I'll know. Thanks again. Geoff
  14. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    I took your advice and found a J160 W&B sheet. It seems all may be well. What do you think? And thanks for the solid advice. G W & Balance sheet.pdf
  15. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    THis is true, The battery in question is LIFEP04 not lipo. The problem lies in normal battery weight 7 - 10 kgs. and the position available is some way behind the seats. That may be too much of a good thing!
  16. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    400 grams a foot in front or behind the c of g will make no difference
  17. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    Battery is so light as to make no difference. I have necessary weight and balance sheets. (Attached here) I can see how to calculate aircraft index units. But I want to know how to calculate backwards so to speak , or how to achieve lower Aircraft Index Units by a known amount. For example ; adding 1 kilo to arm at -3750mm (tail) moves C of G rearwards by ? mm. I'm not a maths expert. I can guess, but I want to KNOW. Cheers weight 1.pdf Weight 2.pdf
  18. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    Go to MARAP. jump thru required hoops, fly aeroplane
  19. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    Now my Jabiru / Rotax project is nearing completion there is a matter I would like to correct. That is the C of G. placement. Jabiru say that the forward limit of a (at MTOW) J160 should be 233mm behind the wing L.E. After I had the weight and balance done I see that the C of G is at 217mm behind the L.E. the question is How much weight do I add at the tail end to move the C of G 30mm rearward. I have all the calculation values at hand , I just dont know how to calculate the value. Weight 2.pdf weight 1.pdf
  20. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    I'm going to be taking a J230 to Caboolture from Melbourne as soon as weather permits. Can anyone suggest a suitable route? Stops for Mogas would be good but not critical. Thanks, Geoff
  21. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    More information about "3 Blade pusher"
    A friend has asked me to sell a 3 Blade pusher prop, with hub , unused, The box says it came from Ukr. But the owner died before fitting it. He's looking for $ 1500 or thereabouts. I have it here at home , so I can answer any questions. Can post anywhere, Cheers. G
  22. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    I have a rotax (aviasport ) tacho that reads just fine up to 3000 rpm then stops going any higher. Any ideas? Anyone one know of any new stock in OZ?- 57mm. Thanks G
  23. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    So Far So Good IMG_5721.MOV
  24. GolfWhiskeyHotel
    Thanks everyone. I have a couple of numbers to work with. Although I would have thought that RAA would have known who has the Rotax powered Jabiru's. The aircraft has an "Experimental" sticker on the side. I stuck the decals on in anticipation of E reg. When I try to remove them the paint comes off!!!
  25. GolfWhiskeyHotel

    Thanks for the input Niel. I'd be very grateful for any leads.

    Cheers ,

    installcompleted.thumb.jpg.cbef84f08f1818d5764e0eedde896353.jpgGeoff

    1. Neil_S

      Neil_S

      Hi Geoff,

       

      My friend with the Jab160 who said he knew of some Rotax-powered Jabs is Dave Henty-Wilson.

      His number is 0411 066135

       

      Cheers,

      Neil

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