bandit

Just out of interest coinz - did you find a L2 anywhere near Merredin - Thanks

There is also Metcheck

I have only found it recently - but so far its been pretty accurate.

Allows you to select "aviation" as a hobby , then gives wind speed and direction at gnd and at 2500ft + cloud base and 0 deg altitude

Metcheck.com - Aviation Weather Forecasts - 8 Day Aviation Weather Forecast for Yorkrakine.

Pic of plane just before crash

RAA put out a newsletter date-stamped 8:07 pm in my inbox and this is all that is said about Jabiru:

 

"Jabiru Update

 

Recreational Aviation Australia made its submission to CASA and the Minister for Transport last Friday in regard to the proposed restrictions on Jabiru aircraft. Submissions were required by the closing date yesterday (27 November 2014). Recreational Aviation Australia continues to liaise with CASA and Jabiru to ensure the best possible outcomes for our members and will continue to provide updates to members as they come to light. "

 

Not much to chew on there!

Getting back to more important matters. Was there supposed to be a meeting this afternoon ?

If so, did it happen ?

Any idea of any outcomes ??

Michael is very pro- active in his style, he was the one who has been to the minister three times now on our behalf, straight over the top of CASA. That got the RAAus some respect and indicated that we are not just going to take it without pushing back a little. Board fully supports his actions, and always has. He is currently working with Jab to assist in steering them in a direction that is good for us all. We are very lucky to have MM and the CEO M Linke, they are both 'do it' type people and are fully supported by a very cohesive and capable board ATM.

There are obviously some very knowledgeable people on here – and a lot have been involved in aviation a lot longer than I have – so – I have a question

When Jabiru left the meeting with CASA, they (reportedly) said they “have a lot of work to do”

So, how will Jabiru respond ??

Compile their own statistics in an attempt to prove their engines are reliable ?

Release even bigger / stronger through bolts?

Specify that only AVGAS is to be used with their engines ? (removes the variable of MOGAS)

Release their own LCH

Takes care of the overheating issue (even with student pilots)

Removes the issues from variable fuel quality (aka Rotax don’t have issues with MOGAS)

(seems there is a perfectly good splined drive at the back of every Jab engine – good to drive a water pump- unless you are already using it for vacuum)

Authorise CAMIT mods – unlikely based on what others have already said.

None of the above ??

I own a Jabiru and would love to see the engine reliability improved

My apologies if the has already been posted (from Bundaberg News)

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AFTER 40 engine failures in the past 12 months, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has proposed to limit operations on Jabiru powered aircraft.

Under the consultation draft proposal CASA stated that all aircraft powered by engines manufactured by, or under licence from, Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd should be limited to day flights under the visual flight rule, unless approved by CASA, prohibit the carriage of passengers, prohibit the use of Jabiru powered aircraft for solo operations by student pilots and restrict flying over populace areas.

Jabiru production manager Jamie Cook said it disagreed with the draft proposal.

"They're not grounding the aircraft or engine but they are severely limiting the use of the aircraft," he said.

Mr Cook said CASA conducted a routine audit in July to ensure it was still complying with all the standards which it was.

"Then two weeks ago CASA advised us that it required an urgent audit which we agreed to," he said.

"Last week Jabiru was advised of this proposed instrument which it wanted Jabiru to self-impose and we disagreed and refused."

A spokesman for CASA said it had spoken to Jabiru about what needed to be done to fix the problem.

"While that process is being worked through we believe that we need to take steps to protect aviation safety," he said.

"It is still a consultation draft and until we make a decision Jabiru can operate normally."

Yes to flying with Glenn. I agree - re being an excellent instructor. I have learnt so much from him-

Pud - as the wylie training are extends to Koorda, I have spend quite a bit of time flying around there - and landed at Koorda more than a couple of times as well. I really like that part of the world - especially for flying

Welcome !Where did you do your training?

Welcome Bandit,Where do you fly out of in the west??

Phil

Welcome Bandit, did you go to Whitegum Farm last weekend?Where are you based?

Pud

I hope westfly continues (past the commitment for next year) and grows. I enjoyed it

I have been reading these forums for a while and thought it was about time I said Hi

Im based in Perth, learnt to fly in a Jabiru 160 and then switched to a 230 once I started navs.

Since passing nav/met about 6 months ago, I have been slowly expanding my destinations. (going further)

Im enjoying the wealth of knowledge in these forums