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Bex, I feel I should warn you that while your chief designer is a well known nuclear specialist, his credentials as an aircraft designer may be suspect. rgmwa

I know the RACWA 152's typically didn't have transponders and still don't as far as I know, but CASA proposed in 2014 that they should be required for operations in Class D. I don't know whether that became mandatory. A call to the control tower would be the easiest way to get the answer. rgmwa

Came across this classic: rgmwa

Me too. One of the smart early RV-12 builders came up with this modification a few years ago using either a rivet with the stem removed or a ball inflation valve installed as a pressure tap just below the leading edge of the wing, plus a length of flexible tubing run back to the AOA port on the Dynon ADAHRS. Very simple and only cost a few dollars for parts. Dick van Grunsven has been keen to find ways to increase the safety of experimental aircraft in recent years, and an AOA display has been seen as an important aid for pilots. It's obviously only part of the solution, but it's interesting that Vans have now released this kit, which is essentially a copy of the home-made system. rgmwa

Might as well toss a coin. It will be quicker and just as reliable. rgmwa

Yes, very useful. The amount of information that these modern EFIS screens can display is remarkable. rgmwa

This tool is good for deburring drilled or punched holes. Just one or two light turns is all it takes as you definitely don't want to countersink them, just take the sharp edge off. Using a flat file will take off any raised burrs but can still leave a sharp edge to the hole which is likely to contain tiny nicks and gouges. These can become effective stress raisers and lead to cracking. What you want is a smooth transition at the edge of the hole, but without countersinking it. If you don't want to use a deburring bit, then rubbing the surface with red Scotchbrite after filing is probably a good idea. Hex Shank Hole Deburring Tool DB04 - Cleaveland Aircraft Tool rgmwa

I don't think you're the only one. Practising stall recovery is probably something most of us do regularly, but then you're in a situation where you're anticipating what's going to happen and are ready for it. In a case like this in hot conditions where you're low, slow, maybe the ball's off-centre and perhaps you're distracted by the event, it would be all too easy to put the wrong control inputs in when a wing drops unexpectedly. Not that it would probably have made any difference to the result in this case. Also in a plane of that size, I wonder how often you would go out and practice stall recognition and recovery. rgmwa

Don't be fooled SrPilot. HITC's got it easy. Now, I had to go out and dig the ore and do my own smelting before I could make a start. He just went out and bought stuff, so apart from the odd bit of fabrication and a few simple welds, he's just about done. rgmwa

Some good trip writeups here too: StolSpeed Aerodynamics - Performance Enhancement for Light Aircraft rgmwa

Good general reference here for all sorts of things: http://vansaircraft.com/pdf/revisions/RV-ALL_05.pdf A 10" file works well on long edges. Small flat and round files or deburring tools for corners and cutouts. Maroon Scotchbrite works well for smoothing edges. A Scotchbrite wheel on a bench grinder is also very useful. rgmwa

mmm...Falco....very nice! Big job though. rgmwa

Recently based at Serpentine. Pilot and girlfriend killed. Very sad. rgmwa

One of two Grumman Mallards - one based at Jandakot I believe. The other was parked near my hangar at Serpentine. Not sure which one this was, but hope the pilots are OK. rgmwa

It seems that Petersen Aviation in the US sent their stock of volatility testers back to Dr Hodges. As you said, the US have adjusted their fuels and apparently no longer had a worthwhile market for the testers. My mate contacted Dr Hodges last week and was able to get one. Thanks for the reply. rgmwa

Big improvement on the old one, and I notice the number of posts seem to have dropped off too. Probably just a coincidence. rgmwa

That's where you've posted, so no need to look any further. Welcome. rgmwa

Possibly this one? Eddie Seve - A bit of stall recovery practise with Pete... | Facebook rgmwa

Is that a flying aircraft or is it just taking up space in the hangar? rgmwa

Shirley Adkins probably won’t be familiar to many, but she was an influential figure in aviation in Australia. She started work with RACWA as a secretary in 1946 and learned to fly there in 1950 in a Tiger Moth. She later became RACWA Club President, Federal Secretary of the Australian Women Pilots Association, and President of the Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia. Much of her behind the scenes achievements involved lobbying the authorities on behalf of industry to reduce the regulatory cost of aviation. She represented Australia at 13 FAI annual overseas conferences, and led the Australian delegation to Los Angeles in 1983 and Prague in 1984. She was the first woman in WA to gain a low-level aerobatic endorsement, owned a Tiger Moth and was endorsed on various singles and twins, and in 48 years of flying won nearly 50 local, national and AWPA competition trophies. She was awarded the Oswald Watt Gold Medal (first woman) in 1996 for her contribution to aviation in Australia, and an OAM. She passed away in 2015.

Cleco: Cleko - Wikipedia rgmwa

Thanks Scotty, I think that's for STC's rather than the Tester, but will follow up. OME, I saw that advert but am not sure if it's current or not. I'm actually asking on behalf of a mate who lives in a remote town in the Pilbara and has trouble getting reliable supplies of mogas. rgmwa

Sorry Vlad, that's a skating rink, not a beach. When you're over here we'll show you a couple of beaches so you get the right idea. rgmwa

Anybody know where to buy a Hodges Fuel Volatility Tester? Supposedly available from Petersen Aviation Inc in the US, but doesn't appear on their website. rgmwa

That's quite reasonable progress. One of our local pilots finally completed and flew his immaculate Piel Super Diamant recently after a 38 year build. rgmwa