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I found all my GA BFR were fairly mundane, depending on the CFI you got at the time. I did my conversion to an RAA certificate the first BFR I had in RAA was fantastic. Did it in my own aircraft came away knowing my aircraft a lot more than I previously did. Actually due in March for my BFR looking forward to it. Ill be in touch soon Bruce!

Thats exactly why I dont fly into Goulburn. The man is a fool.

Just on the off chance did anyone who did attend get any photos or video of aircraft and displays. Even if the fence was in the way or not?? It would be good to see some action for those that couldn't attend.

Yeah thanks for your reply.They give you a choice of

Jabiru 3300

 

Continental O-200

 

Corvair

 

Lycoming

 

Rotax

 

CofG not sure

 

They recommend 100hp to 130hp

 

I plan on touring

 

MOGAS (95 RON)

 

and lastly not sure .

 

Like I said I'm open to either as well as the UL power ! and thoughts on that engine as well ?

 

Cheers

 

Rick

With those leak down results I would give this one a miss.

Not 100% sure but I think someone from Wedderburn had put a deposit on a sub sonex kit while they were at EAA.

Sorry Tomo there are no Hangar spaces at Mittagong. The waiting list is very long.

The problem I have is I can't de register to 19 my 24 Jabiru 170c. I have no options. I have my engine currently in pieces after 400 hrs. I had a problem with no compression in number 2 cylinder when cold. The compression became normal once the engine was warm. My LAME tried everything to fix this issue but had no luck. 4 weeks ago I did a cross country from Gawler to Corny Point and return. On the return from Corny Point I lost oil pressure into the yellow. I diverted to a country strip near by and landed. It turned out the oil reserve was full and the engine took 300ml of oil till it was normal on the dip. I flew back to Gawler looking for paddocks all the way. I watched the gauges all the way home but everything read in the green. On landing another pilot commented that my engine smelt very hot. When the engine cooled it had no compression in any cylinders. The engine had cooked. My LAME is now having to rebuild the top end. I have totally lost all confidence in the engine now and no longer enjoy my flying waiting for it to fail. If I could I would fit anything other than a Jabiru engine.

RAA seem better suited to stay with issuing SBs on how to use a funnel.

I think everyone is jumping to a lot conclusions which is understandable. This is just a draft nothing is set as yet. Whether these proposal's or more will come in affect only time will tell. If there is one positive that comes out of this at least the company will have to act one way or another.

This aircraft in my view, is as good as one could possibly build it.I've seen it in the flesh and if you saw it, you'd fall in in love, as I did.

Good luck with whatever you decide on.

 

Kind Regards

 

Planey

Cheers

It has an emergency back up power if the main power is interrupted. I also have a backup ASI which also has a backup power system. Thats all you need for this type of aircraft. You can here the engine to estimate what rpm your doing. Very forgiving aircraft to fly. Hope this helps you out

So with the Jabiru @2750 revs is that about 75% power.That is a higher cruise speed than even the manufacturer suggests.

Most plane seems to have overstated specs don't tell me that these guys actually understate their figures.

 

Although they do suggest 11lph hour, so I guess there is always a price to pay.

 

Cheers Geoff13

What sort of cruise speed and duration do you get out that XAIR just for interest?David

At 2750 Rpm it cruises at 80Kts Burns 17 l/h. 80 ltr tank 4 1/2 hour duration.

Hi xairvtwWhat motor do you have, what is the carrying capaciity? How do you find it for size/comfort.?

 

Would it fit two reasonable adults? How long have you had yours and how many hours have you done?

 

Would you buy another or something different if you were to do it all again?

 

Cheers Geoff13

I am still looking at and dreaming about my own aircraft.Does anyone on here have any experience with the Xair Hanuman.

There are not a lot about but I have found one that interests me.

 

We were looking a a Quicksilver, but with the bosses Fibromyalgia it could be difficult on bad days for her to get in and out of. So now I am looking for something in the more conventional side by side set up. I am still restricted by carrying capacity as I am not your standard 80 odd kgs , and between the 2 of us we easily make 200.

 

I am looking at the cheaper end as I am worried that as my experience grows so to will my wants and needs.

 

So we come to the Xair Hanuman. Any experiences please?

 

The one I am looking at has a Jab engine, which bothers me but if the price is right I would upgrade it to the Camit version. Thought please.

 

Cheers Geoff13

I own & fly a Hanuman. If you would like some info on it I would be happy to help out.

Cheers

Im a member of the SAAA I built my plane under the guide lines of the SAAA. I found the process rewarding & informative. Paper work for the C of A is no problem, you just follow what is set out in the pack no big deal. The flight testing hours are easy to follow again the paper work is all described what needs to be done. Join a SAAA chapter in your area you will get all the help you need.

At the present state the RAA is the, SAAA would not want the grief that would follow. Maybe in the future there might be a need to merge the two. But as for now I think both organisation are better off as they are. Weather permitting I will still fly to Narromine the weekend that Ausfly would of been on. Beats staying at home listening to the missus!

Yeah its starting to look like a Jabiru grave yard up here. All people involved are all safe. Engines are already out of both of them now. Been a interesting couple of weeks here at Mittagong one of aero club members was in the Cirrus that crashed in Lawson today.

The aircraft is a demonstrator for Cirrus that's why it has a US rego.

They weren't on the same day about 3 weeks apart 2nd one was last Monday 5th. One from the Oaks the other from Wollongong both aircraft were over flying YMIG.

Apologies to the home built Sonex and Waiex community that I visited, but again GA not ultralight.And I must get to visit a SAAA, but I'm a little bit lost with chapter's.

spacesailor

A Bi annual event??? Works for Avalon & Wanaka. "Just a thought" I did go this year spent 3 days camping. Had a ball flying there meeting people from all over Australia. The meals at the Terminus hotel were fantastic as was the atmosphere. The shuttle bus worked well. Food stalls were good. The forums were spot on came away from them with a bit more knowledge than what I started out with. Weather was perfect as was the flight home. The only thing missing was a pilot shop.

I have sent an email to Ian with picture attached as soon as I get a reply I will post it for you.

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