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    Correct frank that was me! For the moment we are not sure what the problem is, at this stage ive had an ECG (showing enlarged right ventricle and possible hole in heart), a Echocardiograph ((Not a stress test) showing everything is bang in the middle of normal), and a chest X ray showing everything is normal but, because of CASA regs we need to chase a lil further before they will let is rest. I hope after the ECHOSTRESS/Holter and if they show normal results that would be enough to show im FIT. I do have the problem of a previous ECG showing normal resulsts I haven't started CPL training yet but the PPL conversion will start on the 28th of next month hence heading off to Sydney cause otherwise i was going to be starting training only having a class 2.
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    Will do DJ. The cardiologist im seeing was me third choice ( my first two being know to me,were away till feb!) was actually found off another flying fourm and i asked them about the CASA thing and the said that altho they do not have any designated Dr's they have experience with doing reports for AvMeds and have done quite a few in the past.
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    From what i was told by my DAME up here, because of the time of year a report from a NON CASA cardiologist given to a DAME would suffice? I have already a cardiologist book for ECHO-STRESS/HOLTER booked but would go to another cardiologist should a casa one be recommended. Had a hell of a time trying to get things sorted from up here the week before Christmas, everyone is on holidays and i cant speak to CASA to ask any questions!! grr
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    G'Day all. Ive been lucky enough lately to be accepted into a full time CPL-MECIR-ATPLHOLD course down in Adelaide so i was in the progress of packing up my life to move down there when a week before Christmas i go to sit my Class 1 and fail!!! ECG comes up with an issue So, I'm having to travel down to Sydney from cairns to see a cardiologist and will be needing to see a DAME while there for my class 1. Not to sure yet what the cardiologist will find but need to get it sorted otherwise im grounded. This is my first class 1 need someone who knows what they are doing and not looking to ground me cause its easier. Ill be in the Sutherland shire but willing to travel on the right recommendation Any help would be great! Ben
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    not a member but will join up soon enough i think
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    Also there was a bit of terminology that wasn't correct but it is a tv show, need to cover everyone
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    From what i saw there was a bit of port wing drop at the stall and when recovered seemed to bank starboard, Very interesting show.
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    I have cast my vote as "Yes, pilots having a choice of 2 Gov Bodies for 3 Axis would be a good thing & good for the industry" This is how i see it between RAA and the new CASA RPL, I now see CASA as an alternative to RAA and i think the "competition" between the too could bee a good thing. I already think that competition from RAA has been the reason that CASA has gone with the RPL so maybe now RAA might get a bit of a fright and hopefully everything goes in the right direction
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    Just got off the phone from him for a "quick" Chat (20 od min) and he is a very ice guy, turns out that i would have met him before at the SAAA. He will be doing private hire which is awesome!! And he said that he is quite flexible with the strip but said Tolga would be base. So glad to see someone doing private hire in FNQ!
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    Sweet i will get in contact with him!
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    Thats great news farri. Will he be doing any private hire of the ac as well?? Also which strip will be be using?? Glad to see something local !!
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    I just looked into it myself, looks like it would be GREAT!! Do they run them from cairns at all?? or do you need to trek it out to Mt Isa?
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    I am too of the opinion of "aint broke", the only thing that i can add is with the search function. When searching if a word is found to be to short or too common it is left out of the searches. This has been annoying recently when looking for posts on CX4, Half VW, VW conversions and others as, im sure that there is good content that i have been unable to find
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    Cool Frank, I will be riding my bike up from cairns should be up around then myself, Ill keep a look out, will you be in the J?
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    Hey all, Was wondering if anyone will be at the Mareeba airshow this Sunday??
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    You are allowed to share costs with pax, as long as you chip in your fair share
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    As Above im building so i hope to have an AC soon enough
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    How many time did he say hello to the reef would be my question.. We had a Naval Navigator put a boat on a reef not long ago, Had to GPS zoomed out to far and not showing all detail on the map..
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    Ford courier/ranger Mazda bt50/ bravo. Toyota corolla hOlden nova .Holden commodore Toyota lexen. And a heap more. I do like the idea of two of the most reliable car company's in the world working together tho!
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    Heaps faster on my I phone.
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    Just got an email back from Scott Casler and the 1835 and the 1915 (60 and 65hp) and expected to burn 3-3.5 USG/PH (11.4-13.3 L/PH). So if i could do a 50ltr tank like Mick plus the 15ltr Aux tank would be 65ltr no reserve and between 4.9-5.7 HR no reserve on those figures with 510NM-595NM. If that was how it turned out in reality i would be more then happy. I can see myself doing the coast a fair bit so plenty of places to take a break, The only time i see range being to much of a problem would be NT/WA which i would love to do
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    Cheers Mick! might try and get a few photos off you of the tank if i could? Also did you make you spar or buy it?
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    http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/images/1101_thatcher18.jpg Ive got heaps more info for anyone interested but this is all that i think is needed. Below shows the AUX fuel tank idea as well as a comparison of the two models ( standard and wide and tall) W and T_compared.pdf W and T_compared.pdf W and T_compared.pdf
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    Not to sure about the wing tanks but do remember reading something about it, Not sure if the cost and complexity would be for me although im sure some would love it. If W+B would allow a 20ltr marine tank for an aux and i could then get 4Hrs with 5ltr RES i think i would be happy, Just means i can stop for a coffee and a piss Here are the articles that i have read through, There is alot but i would like to keep them for my record as well http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2011-01_thatcher_sidebar.asp http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/issues/1101.html http://www.sportaviationonline.org/sportaviation/200903?pg=33#pg31 http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2011-09_thatchers.asp http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2010-05_womb.asp http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2011-02_thatcher.asp http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2010-08_cx4.asp http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2011-01_thatcher.asp http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2011-06_thatcher.asp http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2010-04_cx4.asp http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/images/1101_thatcher18.jpg
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    She aint going no where OME, Might not look like much in the photos but there is a dozen 100mm bugel screws in each corner, I am going to put a shelf under it too but ran out of gear so ill wait till i got some more left over. As for endurance, I think im going to get my tank made here so i might be able to get the main tank a bit bigger, Hoping for around 45ltr(12USG) and a 15ltr (4USG) marine tank behind the seat in the cargo area that pumps out to the header tank. So my maths put that at 60ltr no reserve (if anywhere along the way i can squeeze more in i will and if W+B allow(Im only 75kg) a larger marine tank could be used when needed) and i think im going to go with Scott Casler 1835 60 hp engine. Not sure of the fuel burn but if boingk figures are right ild be pretty happy with around the 4 hour mark. I will be using it for a fair amount of cross country when complete I got to shoot of now but when im back ill post up the links if the decent write ups on it. Cheers!
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