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skippydiesel

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    ATEC Zephyr, Sonex Legacy (A)
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    The Oaks
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    Australia

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  1. PARKES AIR SHOW April 12- 14 https://visitparkes.com.au/events/parkes-aero-spectacular/
  2. Last time (about 6 years ago) I had a dynamic balance done, it was at (SuperAir ?) Armidale NSW. With the new aircraft flying well and "bugs" sorted, I would like to do a dynamic balance - I seek your recommendation for a (preferably NSW) propeller dynamic balance service provider. I will be flying out of The Oaks NSW.
  3. FYI - PARKES AIR SHOW April 12- 14 https://visitparkes.com.au/events/parkes-aero-spectacular/
  4. Awesome pilot - He walked away, no better outcome from a forced landing.
  5. I am fairly sure RAA had a mention of the Tyabb event however I agree it could also have been highlighted on this Forum.
  6. Dim memories of: Nearly always staying overnight in a swanky hotel. Visits to the flight deck - Wow! all those dials in such a small space but much quieter than back in the cabin. DC3 - hauling oneself up the isles to your seat. Once, passengers asked to look out windows to try & spot a downed plane. Super Connie on 3 engines over the Indian Ocean. Bristle Wayfarer - loading a car. Had to be the ugliest aircraft ever. DH Heron - always had chicken sandwiches & blanket, barely seemed to move, as it droned over the Pacific. On landing, passengers bolted for the bush to relieve themselves. DH Comet - stunning looking but so small. Boeing Stratocruiser - my Dad coming up from the bar, a tad worse for drink My first Boeing 707 - very impressed, the noise and vibration on takeoff was really exhilarating My first 747 - BIG! and a tad boring Many others of lesser impact.
  7. Ironic! The septic tanks, pretty much did all they could to shoot down Concorde, short of actually firing a missile and now they have one on display - such is life & politics
  8. You are correct Turbs - Camden circuit height is 1300 ft (1000 AGL). Having flown there quite a few times. I draw your attention (once more) to how wide the aircraft has flown - well beyond any of my poor attempts at a professionally executed pattern. The pilot is so wide, it suggests to me that he must have had an issue, possibly as early as up or cross wind. having pointed this out I dont think it leads to any particular conclusion, other than the pilots possible loss of situational awareness.
  9. This crowd have an astonishing selection of battery isolator switches : https://automotivesuperstore.com.au/electrical/batteries-accessories/battery-isolator-switches
  10. Narva's go to 120 AMP. Every battery to 150 AMP Okay - what do you think an 80 Amp version, was doing on the negative side of a start battery, in the boot of a muscle car??
  11. Saw something like this in the boot of a "muscle car with rear mounted battery :- Manual reset - certainly don't want an auto reset (also available) in an aircraft that might be heading towards a fire situation. Removes the need for any sort of manual switching system - less weight/complexity Various brands out there. In this type/shape. price seems to range from $14 -$70 and they all look pretty much the same (some colour & labeling variation). AMP's from about 30 - 120 The larger photo purports to be a Narva product @ 80 amps (must be a generic photo) PN 55962 Size 74X48 mm (no height listed). I would be intersted in your collective thoughts on this type of battery isolator
  12. "Basic spade connectors are an automotive invention, and you won't find them in certified aircraft" A lot of what we use in aviation has its origins in the automotive world. The biggest barrier to aviation adopting alternative technologies, is super/over caution /conservatism. Resistance to change is endemic within the light aircraft servicing world and in US manufactures. In my limited experince the Europeans are particularly open to innovation - my last aircraft was metric from nose to tail - my new one has an imperial airframe & a metric engine. ".....the chance an unexpected and inadvertent component movement could separate a spade connection." While this makes sense .. sort of? I am struggling to think of a component that might move in the way suggested. The theoretical component would have to come away from it's mounting/securing system-- unless bady installed this is not going to happen in normal operations -- crash? yes but even if secured with nut/bolts possible to sever/break wire - no further ahead. "The Japanese auto manufacturers have always led the way with simple superior wiring harness connectors that are sealed with o-rings. Well designed harness connections are always sealed against moisture, dust, chemicals, salt and other detrimental products, and are secured via screwed or other locking arrangements to prevent accidental disconnection." Yes I agree, the Japanese make a lot of good stuff. Is a "...simple superior wiring harness connectors that are sealed with o-ring" required within the cockpit/passenger compartment? I suppose it does no harm and if its main purpose, a secure electrical connection, is achieved, the rest is a bonus. "I'd have to opine some heat-shrink on a spade-type connector would provide the simplest and cheapest design for uncertified/experimental light aircraft." I agree and use this technique where appropriate/possible. Unfortunatly doesn't usually work, when joining to a component with integrated spade connectors.
  13. Would be if the Petroleum Resources Rent Tax was greater than student HEC fees (tax on education) to Government. Another astonishing arse about policy. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-07/fact-check-hecs-prrt-richard-denniss-australia-institute/103553434
  14. AGREEEED! Can't say I find the sound (weak) of the 2/ to be very reassuring🙃
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