IanR

Brings back memories. Quite a few hundred enjoyable hours flying SNQ including on my honeymoon!

Well, I’m looking at retirement and a move to the Gippsland Lakes. I’ll probably have to sell the Auster.

Don’t sell the Auster Kaz. It’s painful

I only met Ido last month and went for a fly with him. He seemed a very nice guy and his enthusiasm for all things aviation was infectious

With my current cancer there is no talk of cancelling actual licence. In fact CASA are keeping in touch with progress so we can start the process of getting medical back. While the process sucks it certainly attainable.

there was an article not that long ago of a QANTAS flight that was crewed completely by people who have recovered from cancer.

Thanks Ian. How are things going? Nev

 

Still battling the big c but making progress. Hopefully get my medical back in a few months

 IF you are serious about tripping about Australia get a good used C-180 and learn to land it. Some of them are built to seaplane standards of corrosion proofing and are stronger in some places also. Planes operated near the sea and left unhangared are very suspect long term. Most conventionally built planes can be repaired pretty successfully if damaged and if it's commercially worth doing. The hiwing Cessna's are one of the best for getting out of hot and high(er) places. Definitely one of the best flaps (fowler) in the game. Nev

 

Nice one Nev ! The C180 is one of my all time favourite touring aircraft. 

Pretty impressive. The difference between the Foxbat and A32 is huge and shows what can be achieved cleaning up. They are the same wing I think.

Hi all, just wondering if anyone in the Sydney area has FLARM installed in a GA aircraft. Would be interested in chatting 

What a great future for us to aspire to. To actually "own" one of those magnificent, soul destroying, identical, horrendous houses. Suicide material. Nev

While I understand its an interesting project and is worth doing to keep brain cells working I am not sure that there is actually a need for a backup ? If you are using apps like OzRunways they allow you to load a copy on your phone as a backup as part of the subscription - including all the functions they offer.

Wouldn't it depend on what the minimum octane rating for your engine is ?

There has been a big focus recently in reviews on partial engine failure. Last two AFRs I have done have included it. As the guy says in the video in some ways it can be worse than a complete failure 

I plan on being there

I am going for the full week - my first time. Joined the EAA and booked the full week ticket as well as camping on site. All very easy.

Brings back so many memories - sitting in class overlooking Rose Bay watching the operations (don't remember so much about the class !!)

The ASIC is not that hard to get. Takes a while and costs money though. Quite a few locations require them

Who was operating the several cameras?

Well, not sure if this was staged or for real but its certainly impressive ! I don't think current LAMEs would go to these lengths !

Looks like a typical busy day in the circuit at our local airfield !

I have used "The Claw" for years on my aircraft. Recently we bought four sets from the Clearprop store for the four Scouts NSW Cessnas - so these days we are not using the aforementioned Boy Scout Pegs !!

I'll put it to you another way. If the barrels are already off, why not? if the motor has done some hours, it's worth freshening it up. Less blowby means a cleaner running motor. and why wouldn't you decoke it at the same time?. It depends on the condition it's in. Ring gaps, tension etc. Unless the motor was low hours from a top or rebuild and all compressions right up it would be a bit silly to not use the opportunity to check.. Cowls and everything are off. Cylinders on a bench. Nev

BTW are you going to Nuriootpa in September ? Would be good to catch up

Why would you need to put in new rings or re hone the bores? This inspection and renewal could be done without removing the piston from the cylinder.

Reading somwhere the failure rate in effected bushes is quite high, like 1 in 5 fail testSerious end results so a significant and urgent SB

For interest what would this inspection cost?

It would be a major deviation from past practice for CASA to not 'accept' an STC for certified aircraft. Just as an aside - there may well be some additional requirement for backup battery power. Perhaps another 9v source may need to be added if the aircraft is used for NVFR/PIFR/IFR?

Does anyone know if a "non-data" wifi tablet running Ozrunways can be hot-spotted to a phone with data?