nomadpete
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Would have been interesting if that headline had been shown before the election.
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I feel I have missed something in this argument about rate one turns in the circuit...... If the there is a need to tighten the turn onto final, and the turn is coordinated, and airspeed is kept at the approach speed (nose down or throttle up), what is the problem? -
A worthwhile read. Thanks for the link.
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Without MARAP, they aren't orphans..... They're garden gnomes!
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Thanks everyone for the leads. It's amazing what is out there. We have located a possible replacement wing, but nothing is certain. Does anybody know whether a CAP10b has the same wing and wing mount as the Piel Emeraude? The aircraft look the same.
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Yes, Bolly are being very helpful.
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Thanks all. Just in passing, it seems that I am the first turkey that is jumping through the MARAP hoops to legally run a Bolly prop on a Rotax 912 powered Lightwing.
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No, FT. As far as I can see, there is no member accessible database of MARAP's. It seems that each MARAP is specific to the individual aircraft. For instance, if I get approval for a particular prop on my plane, it doesn't automatically follow that somebody else can use my MARAP to put the same prop onto their (similar) plane unless they submit their own MARAP application to RAA. Having said that, if I can refer to a similar MARAP that was successful (same prop and aircraft type), it should streamline the process. At present I have been told that an engineer will have to be engaged at my expense, to verify that the new prop will be ok, then a flight test regime followed, before I can have a MARAP approved. It sounds like (although they didn't actually say), it is the old CAR35 process, and a Special Certificate of Airworthiness will be issued.
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I referred to a previous approval in my MARAP. However I don't have the specific details. It was only vague hearsay. That's why I'm broadcasting a request in case anyone knows a specific aircraft that I can refer to.
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Ok all youse Lightwing lovers. I got a problem with RAA. I am trying to re register my GA912. It is fitted with a Bolly Optima two blade prop. It was fitted by ALW and Howie claimed that it was approved. Of course there was no written approval. The problem is that Darren (tech mgr) wants a thousand dollars to consider my MARAP application. More recently Nick assured me (verbally) that somebody had recently got a MARAP through for Bolly prop on a Lightwing. He said it was achieved along with MARAP approval for retrofitting Fowler flaps to that aircraft. Does anybody know if a MARAP has been done for alternate propellors on any Lightwing? Reference to one could save me a lot of money. Thanks guys
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I believe that most boomerangs were not designed to come back. They were designed to stun a prey that was out of spear range, and straight line accuracy was more important than having it return. Returnable boomerangs were used for training purposes. . Most likely your example was a hunting tool that was made redundant by the .22 .,....... Or maybe it was lost when it missed it's prey.
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Yeah, mah boomerang don't come back!
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Finally reassembled my GA-912. It was due for 10 yearly wing structure inspection. Also, it had developed leaky fuel tanks (ethanol fuel ate holes in them). Then the motor was due for 5 yearly rubber replacement. Looking good now. Last step is W & B. Then re register.
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Interesting read about "our" accidents
nomadpete replied to a topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
The ATSB report revealed that "hitting the ground" was the most common cause of serious accidents. Wow. Did that require a year to figure out ? -
And if I remember rightly, wooden airframes can have a indefinite service life.
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Fox4, thank you. I'll definitely be following that lead up. Matkproa and Ivor, thanks. Well try to get at least a wing portion of plans. DWF, I'm looking up Dales details. Thanks Thank you all!
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I fly drifters at Clifton. Also jabirus but the Drifter is more fun. It's a three axis motorcycle. Great safe countryside under you. Nice clubhouse with accommodation. Stay a weekend with a good bunch of people. Very good training.
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Good stuff. Thanks, Gene. I'll look into Yahoo groups
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Don, Thanks for the lead. I'll look into that. Peter
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Nev, the aircraft was airworthy at the time of the incident, it was only a couple of months ago. The motor was zero hour rebuilt shortly before that, but due to the prop strike will have to be stripped down. Yes, it has a one piece spar. The fabric is the least of his worries. Weight just fits into RAA registration and changing from GA was part of the plan. The reason for posting is to try to find a wing, spar, or even an old aircraft in order to reduce the amount of work involved.
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Hi, I'm enquiring on behalf of a friend who has a Piel Emerald/Emerald. Due to an unfortunate taxying incident where a wheel dropped into an unmarked hole (concealed by grass) he has broken the main spar. Does anybody know where a wing or spar might be languishing in the back of a hangar? Also, he is seeking a copy of plans to enable rebuilding the aircraft. Thanks in anticipation, Any lead will be appreciated. Peter
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Town planning is an oxymoron. The only time it has been tried in Australia, we ended up with Canberra. And that sure didn't create a utopian suburbia.
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Keith, Doesn't RAA or ELAAA or GFA have to abide by casa rules and audits?
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I wouldn't worry too much about residual toxic waste from Willawong. Didn't it all seep into the Brisbane River? I thought that was why they closed it.e
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The bottom line is.... Either please casa or stop flying. They always hold the trump card no matter if we fly under RAA or GA a new lighty mob. The same problems will arise with an 'new' organisation. Either do it casa way or go home. Our casa seems to have also screwed GFA (in my opinion), I've given up gliding because now it costs me more to fly a glider for an hour than a drifter. So in the light of that, RAA not so bad!
