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  1. Freizeitpilot
    As an aspiring aircraft owner, I’m interested in what current aircraft owners use for a maintenance log book ? I use the RA-AUS Aircraft Maintenance Logbook I use a hard/soft cover Aircraft Maintenance Logbook available from an aviation store/site I made my own I use a purpose-made App on my electronic device Maintenance ? I changed the oil in 1997, or at least I think I did. Thanks, FP
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    Please find safety information for emergency services personnel attached. This information is only for BRS systems. 422887006-First-Responders-pdf.pdf
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    Is that a ‘drag’ queen ?
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    But wait, there’s more ! Here is an article from a manufacturer that describes circumstances on when their system should be deployed, and also circumstances when it wasn’t deployed but should have been. how-to-use-grs-parachute(2).pdf
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    If you were to purchase a new aircraft from overseas and ADS-B was fitted as an extra cost option, I don’t believe this cost attracts a rebate.
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    I believe the inference in a totally destroyed airframe would be ‘not economically repairable’. FP
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    The attached article sums it up : “One more roll of the dice” ; “You should pull the handle only when a forced landing can’t be carried out”. These circumstances are very rare, but also as the article mentions, when you need a BRS, you really need it. The expectation of deployment in a Cirrus is that the airframe will be totally destroyed, but the occupants will most likely survive. In Europe there was one deployment in an ELA for a seemingly needless reason, where the composite aircraft was inspected and repaired and flying again in 6 weeks. The key difference here is inertia, where the BRS debate really fires up. Bottom line is if you can afford the extra weight and expense of a BRS and it doesn’t lull you into ‘pushing the envelope’, why not have one ? Of course in Europe, in a number of countries BRS is compulsory and is a standard fitment in the aircraft anyway. Parachutes, ejector seats and whole airframe recovery systems - Pilot.pdf
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    Hmmm, maybe a WT9 for a low wing and the latest version of the FK9 for a high wing. As you say, let fantasies rule !
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    Interesting topic - it is such an individual thing ! I would add, possibly as part of the comfort aspect, places within easy reach in the cockpit to store stuff. Such as charts,log book, POH, water bottle, jacket, lunch - let’s call it cabin ‘utility’, and maybe even cabin heating & ventilation……..and then tied to the mission would be outward visibility, useable load, endurance and secure baggage storage. My mission is primarily lengthy cross country touring with a pax and commonly at MTOW.
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    Looking like a fun weekend. 19-21 April. https://www.ozstol.com/
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    Purely a personal thing, but I would prefer the FK14 Polaris for a low wing. FP
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    If it’s cutting edge technology for GA, it will be exhibited at Friedrichshafen. Expecting a lot of hydrogen and electric concepts and developments this year. 650 exhibitor from 35 countries https://www.aero-expo.com/ and a review of last year’s show :
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    In some semi-remote areas, it’s 3G or nothing.
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    The survival question can be generally answered by the carriage of an ELT and the more recent iPhones having satellite text message capability. I was more interested in any perceived impact on general communications now we live in such a connected world. With that context, what are the potential impacts on recreational flying, and any mitigations if needed ?
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    Just wondering if anyone touring Australia is concerned with the impending 3G network shutdown from June this year and its potential impact on coverage, even at altitude, in less populated areas ? No big deal, don’t care, little mobile coverage once you leave the coast anyway ?? Opinions ?? FP
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    Hi Dean, A 3 month build sounds extraordinarily fast…..and so does a 1 month shipping, but all the best with it - the Poles are deeply experienced with composites and it looks like a nice aircraft. By comparison I was quoted a 12 month build time + 2 month shipping time by another European manufacturer early last year when I was window shopping but at that time no one knew how the Ukraine situation was going to play out. Supply chain issues, energy issues and getting parts was the big deal back then. I think that has mostly settled down now. Anyhow, good luck with it ! FP
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