horsefeathers

From what I was told by CASA, back in 2013, an RAA registered aircraft does NOT count as a "registered or recognised aeroplane", since it does not appear on Australia's register of registered aircraft.

So, you need to be careful on assuming 190 hours in an RAA aircraft. There is also a requirement to spend time in a "complex" aircraft (Minimum speed, retractable gear, constant speed prop).

 And I think you will find most, if not all GA CPL instructors will require a whole swag of time in actual GA aircraft (172, 182, 210, Comanche, etc)

Things have changed (a bit) since 2013, but we were told that the relevant clause here, allowing up to 100 hours in RAA aircraft, is "Pilot in Command Flight Time", which doesn't specify that it needs to be a particular aircraft type.

you can put up to 100 hours in an RAA registered Jab, even 19- registered, towards your CPL. (Assuming non-integrated course)

My daughter is on the CPL job treadmill, and qualified for her CPL about 6 months ago. She had lots of RAA jab hours.

https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/getting-your-commercial-pilot-licence

F4 Phantom

Lockheed Super Constellation 

SR71

Northrop F5

I only started carrying the hand held radio to confirm the phantom reception was caused by an external source to the inbuilt radio, and not a fault with the MicroAir itself. The noise continues with the handheld turned off.

And yep, the intermittent noise continues even when I don't carry phone and iPad with me.

Hopefully will get down the airport this weekend to try out everyone's suggestions

Cheers

Thanks all for your suggestions, but especially to @Bluboyz, a new member, who has provided an extensive list of possibilities to try out.

If I get a resolution, I'll be sure to post it here.

Probably skip from somewhere like Indonesia.

Hi Guys.

I've got a problem with my radio(s) in my Jabiru.

I get random "phantom" receptions on my radios - the receive light turns on, and I get loud audio at the same time - 5 to 30 seconds, sometimes longer

I can receive transmissions from other aircraft when this happens, so it doesn't just blank out the radio completely

It happens on the inbuilt MicroAir, and a battery operated Vertex handheld radio, at the same time

Squelch has no effect on the noise.

This has been happening for a few weeks now.

Points to consider are:

• Other planes that I fly with/near me do not receive these "phantom" transmissions
   
   
  
• Inbuilt radio is a MicroAir 760, model M
   
   
  
• I have a handheld radio (Vertex VXA-220) in the aircraft with me, battery operated, which receives these "transmissions" at the same time as the MicroAir, so it seems that the aircraft is generating some extraneous random noise
   
   
  
• I can receive other aircraft transmissions while the phantom transmissions are occurring, so does not appear to be related to the problems that MicroAir report with a faulty electronic component
   
   
  
• Squelch has no effect
   
   
  
• Nothing has been altered on the plane in the last few months
   
   
  
• Jab engine 2200
   
   
  
• Battery is about 6 months old, and is charging OK (14.2 Volts)
   
   
  
• Noise seems to reduce after about 20 minutes flying, but can still occur at times
   
   
  

Any ideas on what may be causing this?

About 5 responses in, I quoted the following from SSB:"SSB PowerSport Lithium Ion Phosphate Batteries (also known as Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries) ..................................................................."

 

Make of this what you will but it is clear that SSB believes that in this context Ion & Iron are one in the same

The most common lithium-ion cells have an anode of carbon © and a cathode of lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2)

The chemistry is different to a Lithium IRON battery (LiFePO4) (Fe=Iron, for all you physicists out there )

Don't EVER use a Lithium Ion battery in your aircraft

Lithium IRON (not ion) Phosphate batteries indeed seem to be immune to the runaway heating / fire of the Lithium ION batteries.

I had a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery for a couple of years in my Rotax 582 powered Streak Shadow - basically a drop in replacement for the lead acid battery, and saved approx 5Kg. It ran off the standard rotax regulator, and never gave any trouble.

I have read on this forum that some people have concerns about charging using a standard regulator, but I cant comment except to say that I had no issues at all

Well FT......

It’s ok we southerners can handle the extra hour of sunlight we get now, I can understand now why you lot don’t want it

and here's the original freight in slightly better condition

looks like a common freight method up there....

Not sure, but this might be wot you're after?

There are changes afoot at Gympie,according to the new ERSA entry, apparently mostly driven by the council.

Carriage and use of radios is mandatory

PPR (Prior Permission Required) will be implemented, by way of a downloadable form from the Gympie Council website. You are supposed to give at least 3 days notice.

The ERSA says ALL aircraft will be subject to fees, but the council website lists nothing about aircraft/landing fees.

Also, the airport liason officer position seems to have been canned, and the phone number in the ERSA is only manned during the business hours of the council.

So, no runway condition reports any more,and bad luck flying into Gympie outside of business hours.

What this means for existing hangar owners is not known.

Similarly, what will this mean for events such as the monthly Gympie Aeroclub flyin??

And training flights that often divert into Gympie?? Better have that diversion planned a few days prior to taking that flight.

Beauracracy gone mad. ERSA changes to the detriment of ordinary fliers, with little thought or planning

OCTANE NUMBER:

The octane number of a gasoline has little to do with how fast it burns or how much power the engine will make. Octane number is the resistance to detonation.....

read the full article here ==>> Flame Speed, Octane Number and Horsepower

I have been told that in Australia, 98 RON has a slower flame front than 95 RON, thus putting less "thump" onto the piston, but still producing the same power.

I use 98 RON in my Jab 2200, but have no proof of which is better - YMMV

aaarrgghh.. that is so ........

But who are the bastards that are buying these engines?

(Hey Guv,got an aircraft engine that fell off the back of a truck - going cheap - guaranteed low hours,  no paperwork however - interested?)

The buyers need to be found as well as the thieves, and kneecapped

Thanks guys.

The Odyssey decided to lie down and die this morning, (7 years old, so it had a good run ) -  I'll prob go for a motorbike style replacement to get going.

I had a LiFePO4 battery in my streak shadow for a couple of years with the standard 582 regulator/charger, and had not 1 problem with it. But I'm happy to use an AGM style battery for the Jab

I'm having a bit of difficulty sourcing a replacement battery for a Jabiru

It currently uses the Odyssey PC625, but that battery seems to be unavailable till June sometime

Can anyone suggest a compatible battery? 

The battery box on the Jab is a snug fit for the Odyssey, so larger batteries are out.

I bought mine from Aircraft Spruce in the states. Maybe the Oz distributor can provide it as well.

The web link is http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/Engineswithplugs2.php

Short or long reach, with plugs up or down versions as well, for approx $36US

I've always wanted to know...

What makes our radio regime so different from the rest off the aviation world that we cant use overseas (handhelds only??) radios in australia? (That is besides bloody minded bureaucracy) 

I cant imaging that international airlines have radios certified specifically for OZ, so why/ what is different here?

...And, I'm wondering why the panic re my questions about coral core records and the ? It's as though I'm questioning the basis of somebody's religious beliefs.....

WTF is this supposed Ontogenetic Effect???

Ontogeny (also ontogenesis or morphogenesis) is the origination and development of an organism, usually from the time of fertilization of the egg to the organism's mature form - sooooo, what "effect" are you on about. pray tell?

Flying over a bit of coral and saying - 'I cant see any damage' is right up there with the great intelligence Pauline Hanson, who took a swim in a protected bay, and then declared that because she couldn't see any damage, there was none, and thus all the scientists were mistaken or just plain wrong about coral bleaching/

Also, brand new article about coral reef degradation...

Damaged coral reefs are going quiet and young fish can't find their way home

You sir, are a troll, you know you are a troll, so please remove yourself from this forum

Is there any washout on the tub?

Wot's a 23- rego then?

19- is a kit

24- factory built

23- ???

and so, in the theme of this thread, and in the spirit of christian forgiveness for all those wrongdoers who don't know any better....................... ......... .......