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  1. mkennard
    Nothing sudden, we monitored the situation and had a cut off if things got worse. To me the engine was sounding perfect, even when I did my BFR the instructor liked the sound, maybe too used to a 4 cylinder. About 3 cylinder heads were seaping oil after 25 hours and this was happening but there was a lot of oil the last 25 hourly.
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    The engine ran hot and couldn't get much help from my lame. It wasn't till I found someone else that I got a solution but it was already on a downhill path. He put a larger jet to richen the mixture, filed down the baffles a fraction to improve airflow and voila, the temps dropped 50C or more. Unfortunately the heads are warped and leaking oil and I could get a rebuild but the estimate for that from Jabiru is quit high for a low hours engine. It's an early hydraulic lifter, I ran the engine according to the POH and it is my first plane so a lot of learning in the process.
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    You just put a vision in my head of a rotec in a Jabiru, what a sight. I got 250 hours out of my jab 6. That's why the last week has been interesting because I need a replacement and went to OzKosh with that in mind.
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    Does anyone know of an alternative to the 6 cylinder? I had a look at UL which looks good though expensive.
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    I'm at a loss. My 3300 only lasted 250 hours. I went to Ozkosh to see what's happening before I made the decision of which way to go. the Camit was looking preferable but wasn't 100% keen on converting my plane to a 24E.If I can believe Jabiru, I would wait till the new engine comes out but it's like Microsoft, this is the best product we've released but...
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    Was considering buying one this week.
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    http://ozkosh.com.au
  8. mkennard
    Someone posted this document once. I can't remember where I got it from or who... So you want to form a syndicate.pdf So you want to form a syndicate.pdf So you want to form a syndicate.pdf
  9. mkennard
    I haven't read the book but sounds like something similar to the book 30 Seconds to Impact. That was a good read.
  10. mkennard
    When they do these tests, wouldn't it be better if they tested the pilots in a plane they are familiar with? I noticed it was a twin and I guess it depends on the panel you are used to as well.
  11. mkennard
    Britain's Ultimate Pilots:Inside The RAF
  12. mkennard
    I've got an old CD in mine for reflecting
  13. mkennard
    I fly the j230 and doing an emergency landing with an instructor for a biannual I missed turning off the carb heat, I took off but the climb rate wasn't good and I caught it quickly. No significant danger but full power is different than run up power.
  14. mkennard
    Be careful of brand new plastic since I had a lot of debris from the cans on first fill
  15. mkennard
    Since it's wifi you don't need it in the front of the plane.
  16. mkennard
    I think Mudge is starting to get strict about wearing the card. There have been notices sent around. I haven't had one for a few years but decided to since Wagga is a nice stop from here and I go to Mudgee a lot. From memory, not many fences surrounding the entire perimeter of many airports.
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    Can you take your politics elsewhere please.
  18. mkennard
    Once you get past the few pages of terms and conditions, they are not encouraging the casual flyer. Also cost wise not encouraging.
  19. mkennard
    Could it be 2 engines per aircraft and spare engines?
  20. mkennard
    http://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/probe-of-777-engines-explosive-failure-pinpoints-its-origin/
  21. mkennard
    I think it's a money thing. How can I increase the value of my place, buy cheap, get rid of the airport and goal achieved....
  22. mkennard
    If you have a PC I guess PocketFMS. That's what I used to always use in Parallels on my Mac. I just checked the website, looks like they call it EasyVFR now. I don't use it anymore, just the data files for my skyview.
  23. mkennard
    Circuits can be a challenge since there are some neighbours who complain a lot. Usually have to slip it in. I'm pulling power earlier in the circuit to get in these days. The J230 doesn't want to land some times. Turning base you really have to make sure you are coordinated. As someone else said, not hard to get a cross wind and with all the trees and hangers, fun times.
  24. mkennard
    Which is why it would be good to create a standard so you can see Avplan users as well.
  25. mkennard
    Did I read correctly that OzRunways and Avplan show other traffic from the software? It would be good if they could come up with a standard so they can see each others traffic for better situational awareness.
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