J170 Owner

Talking to a fellow yesterday from Canberra. Apparently the light planes have been forced out. I would guess the big operators would have had a say in that.

Beware that some of these videos on the web have sinister motives. I was sent a link, mildly naughty, very funny video and found it caused the two chops under the griller to burn to a crisp.

The 2 neighbors must have had some 'weight' with the council unless there are only 2 or 3 neighbors there. The bottom line is that people are xxxxx these days. They move to the country then complain the cows moo too loudly. They call you racist for not wanting Australia to turn into a toilet like the UK. They call you names and abuse you because they aren't getting their way. Vote me in as King Kevin and things will change in a lighting flash.

Wow, that is a pretty good ghetto blaster he was using!!!

I use a Contour, works great.

According to my sources, spelled or spelt are both acceptable.

I've created a monster....

Hi, sorry to be a pain but could folks make their titles to threads etc more descriptive? Things like 'Instructor required' or 'spare tyre' or 'snake on a plane' mean little. We (users) should be able to get a good idea of what the thread is about just by reading the title. As an example, "should I carry a spare tyre while flying" is better than 'spare tyre' as a title. Just my thoughts. PS : why does tyre show as a spelling mistake? It is the way I have spelled tyre since at least 1960. Tire means to become tired. Different thing, unless computers have been dumbed down as well....

When you fly a good circuit, where is the runway relative to you? On the wingtip (for a low wing plane) or halfway up the strut (high wing plane). Where ever it is for a good circuit is where the runway should be where ever you're flying. When to turn base? Some turn base when the runway end is 30 degrees behind the shoulder (45 seems too far for me), although that will depend on the wind and circuit traffic. I rarely use ground features to position myself in the circuit.

Great! Unlike Microsloth Simulator, your real flying will shrink your wallet - but it will be worth it.

Yans grammar is better than a lot of 'Aussies'

Hmmmm, mammatus....

Well, at 15 litres an hour it's cheaper.

I dislike flying when it is hot and bumpy or in gusty winds. When I was a younger man I had no problems. I remember flying the Tobago (YTB) into Parafield on a 35 degree day with a NE wind gusting to 35 knots, but these days, no bloody way. The Jabiru is too light and once the temperature gets over 30C you'll find me at the bar rather than in the air because the little Jabiru gets tossed about too much. My plane (and my arse) are too valuable to take any risks so I'll leave the bravado to the younger folks. In Spring, after work when the wind and temperature drop, the flying can be so smooth you can fly all the way down final to touch down without spilling a single drop of beer.....

A copy of the "The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams" would be a good item to carry as it has (in large friendly letters) DON'T PANIC on the back cover. Be aware that late afternoons offer some really smooth flying conditions at Gawler. I went out after work today (11th Sep) and it was as smooth as silk. If you're on the ground by six, you'll have enough time to put the baby to bed before the light fails....

Is this a buzzy thing?

Duh?

Good on ya, kinda like a first kiss.

"It is inconceivable that Jabiru has not issued a SB to all operators despite being aware of the problem for some time." As Frank says, there is considerable discussion on this. 10 years is a long time, perhaps the failure could be expected?

Is the go fast lever in a jet called a throttle or a thrust lever? I just watched a documentary on Lear jets and they called it the throttle. I was once told this is not correct as a throttle is found in a carburetter.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/souths-only-flying-school-adelaide-biplanes-based-at-aldinga-airfield-in-jeopardy/story-e6frea83-1226464535075

I do it about every ten hours, checking wiring, linkages, anything suspect like oil or fuel stains where I would not expect them. I might take up running a spanner over my nuts though. Being the only person who flies my plane I guess I don't have to worry so much about things. I shall be more vigilant in the future.

Bloody hell, I do not remove the cowl and check my engine as part of the daily inspection.

Let's watch the program first...

Journalists, news readers and weather menlike to portray this image to the public that they actually know what the hell they are reporting but most would not know if their backside was on fire. Even science programs and similar documentaries are put together and narrated by idiots. I can watch something on TV and cringe with embarrassment at some of the crap being shown these days. (reference to gender removed as insult implied-mod)