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@skippydiesel have you considered adding the timber stiffeners that are used on many RV’s to reduce that movement?

That attitude is soo last century, Nev. The configuration of its undercarriage has no bearing. Fluidity can mean it identifies as a passenger jet, cargo carrier or bush plane. Heck, it can even be a gyrocopter if it so chooses. Just make sure you use the correct pronouns.

Time to get her in the air Mark

Rubber mounts work a treat. Here’s hoping they extend the life of radiator #2.

OK….Time for an update. I’ve back-ordered a genuine Rotax radiator with BF Imports. The genuine item price quoted was around $350, which is cheap compared to the item that is installed in RANS RV-12iS’s, that is around US$800. (Vans have a service bulletin on their RV-12iS that requires changes to the mounting due to many failed radiators) I’m going to mount the new one (when it arrives in a few weeks) with some vibration isolators that will go between the M6 mounting bolts and the Adel clamps attached to the engine mount.

At only 132h my genuine Rotax radiator has sprung a small leak. I’m curious to know if anyone has had experience with the aftermarket alternatives that sell online for around AUD$90, or other options?

¿Que? 🤔

20L/h….That’s remarkable. Thanks for the insights Nevan. Safe flight.

Aircam VH-ZEK came across from Perth to attend….A long way to fly at 75kts

Old Station camp RANS birds flocking together in YGLA Returning to YKCY

This weekend 😊

Why would anyone want to buy an engine that won’t last long 🤔

In my case, it’s access to strips in interesting locations. I associate socially with a bunch of Vans RV owners….3 x RV10, 1 each RV14a, RV8, RV9a and a RV12. When the call went out recently for a jaunt to Orchid Beach on Fraser Island for lunch, only one thought the strip was acceptable….and he took his second aircraft, the red RANS S-21 in the background. 😊

I upgraded a DC H10-13.4 a few years back. It works OK but not as well as my wife’s Lightspeed. My two primary reservations are: It’s still got the David Clamps/Cramps comfort level and it’s a heavy consumer of 9v batteries. But it was a LOT less expensive than a Bose or Lightspeed.