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taxi to see Southern Cross. taxi to Hamilton city cat ferry terminal up to South Bank, for maritime museum, Southbank, Qld Museum (lots of dinosaurs) across Victoria St bridge to Treasury Casino taxi to Breakfast Creek pub, then airport. Come to think of it, you might want to use a Jab instead of a taxi to get round a bit faster

Great video. However, while I understand that powered chutes have a bit of an issue with the engine running while sitting on the ground (something to do with the chute and/or chute lines getting tangled, I gather), am I right in assuming that it took off with no warm uptime (on a 2 stroke)? Or was warm up done prior to the video starting? Classic cold seizure heading your way. Whatever, it's definitely not good operating procedure to start an engine and hit full throttle in less than 10 seconds, especially a 2 stroke.

A half pint (approx 300ml) kit in the good ol' US of A will set you back $US18.42. It is only $150+ is Australia. Sheesh I understand now the eye-watering comment - they really have you by the 'nads, and just keep tighening them.

Unlike others, who have posted extensively on the need or otherwise for an "unlike" button (which seemed to raise some folks temperatures, not unlike a kettle boiling), I see a drastic need for "Bad Grammar", "Bad Speelling" (sic), or "Incorrect Usage" (also sic) buttons. For example, "Incorrect Usage" would be applied when someone uses YOUR .... incorrectly, instead of YOU'RE....., (Or maybe should be "Bad Speelling")

Try http://www.waggabiketyres.com/lsa_tyres.html good guys to deal with

>>> All flights in and out of Brisbane airport were suspended for an hour because of a "security matter" that reportedly involved a woman driving her car onto a runway... Glad to see that the ASIC card system is preventing all terrorist attempts on our airports. http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/10246511/Brisbane-flights-halted-after-car-on-runway

Yes please

why was she using the charger to charge the vacuum cleaner????

How do the intake and exhaust ports seal?

It seems from the BP documentation, that Octane actually INCREASES while petrol is stored, due to the evaporation of the lightweight volatiles over time. Quoted from BP: The remaining components that have not evaporated are high octane and octane can actually increase with time, but this octane is not available for high revving conditions. Also, the weight of the fuel increases, and this may affect the fuel / two stroke oil mix. And remember, we are not flying behind brushcutters or chainsaws that have a very different operational life to a two stroke aircraft engine, which is just running flat out most of the time. Old fuel does not provide the high speed "protection" that fresh fuel provides. So, for an aircraft two stroke engine, use fresh fuel, and don't mix the oil until you are ready to use it. And don't go flying behind your chainsaw.

Yeah OK, all very well and good, but what do we then call the existing RAA circus, hey???

Try this BP document - its a bit surprising re the octane level, and for 2 stroke users, makes you think twice before flying with old fuel. http://www.bp.com/retail/liveassets/bp_internet/retail_new/retail_new_australia/STAGING/local_assets/downloads_pdfs/0_999/Petrol_Life_in_vehicle_tanksv4.pdf In summary it says: Loss of light components – impact on octane The light components in petrol are lost first as the petrol sits in the fuel tanks. These components provide valuable octane benefits under high revving conditions such as cold start acceleration and the loss of these components can result in detonation and pre ignition at high speed resulting in piston damage. The remaining components that have not evaporated are high octane and octane can actually increase with time but this octane is not available for high revving conditions.

I was using AvPlan, and testing Ozrunways at the same time, and the deciding factor for me was the ability to print maps. When I asked about this functionality being included in AvPlan, I was told ( in a rather rude, and brusque manner), that only a few people had asked for that ability, and so it was unlikely to be included. After that really unpleasant brushoff, I dropped Avplan, and went to ozrunways instead.

Carbs and fuel pumps run fine on straight petrol - ask our 4 stroke brethren. I have 40 hours on a brand new 582 with oil injection without a hiccup in sight. And if you look at the (literally) millions of 2 stroke motorbikes using oil injection, why would you go pre-mix? Like anything, oil injection MIGHT break. Just like you MIGHT put the wrong amount of oil in premix. So much in the 2 stroke world seems based on hearsay, innuendo, and plain wrong thinking. EG Adjusting your jets and needles from factory setting to "fix" EGT/CHT temps, with no understanding of how propeller pitch influences temps. Stick with the factory made oil injection. They have a bigger R&D department than most flyers.

No, there is no stipulation from CASA that hours in a 19 registered or home built aircraft cannot count - As a matter of fact, you can put up to 100 hours of PIC time in an RAA 3 axis aircraft towards a PPL or even a CPL.The main issue is that RAA registered aircraft are not a "registered aeroplane or a recognised aeroplane". Following is an extract from an email I received from an Assessor Flying Operations Team, Permission Application Centre (Canberra) | CASACPL that I received when querying what hours qualify towards a CPL Hi Gerry Flight as PIC of a 3 axis RAAus registered aircraft may count towards CAR 5.115 (a) PIC time. An RAAus aircraft is not a registered or recognised aircraft (see definitions) therefore RAAs time may not be credited for 5.115 (b) © or (d) Regards 5.115 Aeronautical experience for subparagraph 5.104 (1) (f) (ii): persons other than helicopter pilots (1) For the purposes of subparagraph 5.104 (1) (f) (ii), the aeronautical experience of a person who is not covered by regulation 5.113 or 5.114 must consist of: (a) at least 100 hours as pilot in command; and (b) at least 100 hours of flight time in a registered aeroplane, or a recognised aeroplane; and © at least 20 hours of cross‑country flight time as pilot in command of a registered aeroplane, or a recognised aeroplane; and (d) at least 10 hours of instrument flight time in a registered aeroplane, or a recognised aeroplane.

i'm a tad confused, Doc.News Corp owns the Australian newspaper, which is why its repeating the "news" item verbatim.

Pity it wasn't around when the Titanic set sail

raw, Phil - its best RAW

ah Phil, don't worry to much about FT. He was only put on this earth to troll internet forums......... Personally, I could eat his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.

My ipad mini displays a square grey box with 2 circles at various zoomable distances (100nm, 200nm for eg.) for the ADSB traffic. So far, I havent seen any actual ADSB traffic displayed on the iPAD (not a lot of aircraft around Gympie way), but I will be taking it in the car tomorrow while I drive around to see if I can get better reception. I am picking up a few aircraft from time to time when its displaying on a PC monitor, so i know it all hangs together, but reception should be much better outside. Wonder what the ipad will display.

Hi huggy. Yes indeed, my Streak Shadow does reside at Gympie. The only one, as far as I know. Sorry about this morning, but I was curled up warm (and dry) this morning. Raised an eyelid at 5am, heard the rain on the roof, and rolled back to sleep. Bugger!! Shame to miss you, I would have liked to see that Streak in the flesh. I understand it has a reversing camera - but bugger me, I cant find reverse gear on my Streak. I'll have to get you to take some closeup pictures of the tail wheel (most streaks/shadows just use a tail skid). And if you're after some solid info about your plane, try this english site >> http://forums.bmaa.org/default.aspx?f=45 Cheers Gerry

a veritable gaggle of drifters..... a swarm, or congregation, or fleet, mayhaps a flock although I think they have been referred to as a rabble of drifters at one time.

Agree - it might be pure luck to hit one tank, but to specifically damage both tanks? Someone has to have some aircraft knowledge

Hmmmmm, judging by the swastika, my bet goes on the Hindus, Buddhists, Jainists, and/or Odinists. hehehehehehehehehehehe The word swastika is derived from the Sanskrit svastika, meaning any lucky or auspicious object, and in particular a mark made on persons and things to denote good luck. It is a common sight on temples or houses in India or Indonesia. Swastikas also have an ancient history in Europe, appearing on artifacts from pre-Christian European cultures. Greenies are Nazis or Nazi sympathizers??? Never heard that connection, and I really have trouble seeing a link between Greenies in the late 20th century, and the supposed environmental credentials of the 1930 German Nazi party. All relevant accurate details will be gratefully acknowledged.

and what the hell did I say about CASA's printer friendly version? do you even read replies????sheesh I've even produced a genuine printer friendly version for people who want to send me a PM. Even sent CASA a note about reversing the colours. Time to get off your soapbox.