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Would one of Forum experts please tell me, what the attraction is, in a radial engine, besides is obvious retro look?

On 16/04/2024 at 10:00 AM, spacesailor said:

" the above does not allow for aggressive

( illegal )behaviour " .

You wrote it yourself . & there's the problem.  Especially 

Those new racing drivers , with their new Ps .

TheY also enjoy those " Driver Annoying Devices " .

That are bad for ( miss Daisy ( Driving miss Daisy)) .

Old or inferm with aching bones , being shaken around .

spacesailor

 

Can't help myself.

Spacy - P drivers and those who should never be allowed to hold a driver's license, are and always have, been a constant threat to other road users - Roundabouts have neither introduced or exacerbated this reality. There is only one answer - practice defensive driving techniques.

Am I the only pilot who thinks that TBO claims are BS due to the lack of a common measurement/criteria across the aircraft ICE engine industry.

If I am correct, those poor deluded pilots, who use this marketing tool, to compare longevity of service, between engine manufacturers, are fooling themselves.

10 hours ago, spacesailor said:

The" stupidity " of the ' new ' rule is the car not yet " in the roundabout " can  speed- up " & cut you off as you

enter . He's breaking the speed limit .

But your in the wrong .

That I had to see if it's true.

' no. more give way to your right '

First in best dressed . 

spacesailor 

I beg to differ -

The vehicle on the roundabout has right of way (ie its must be on to have right of way)

Remember the example of the give way T junction - now extend that to 3- or more T junctions, in close proximity. All drivers approaching must give way. Once on the roundabout that vehicle has priority. Doesn't mean that other vehicles may not enter but they should not "cut off" the priority vehicle(s).

If you are on the roundabout/or enter ahead, of the vehicle not yet on the roundabout, a collision would see the rear vehicle (last to enter roundabout) at fault.

The above does not allow for aggressive (illegal) behaviour.

The concept is a free flow of traffic, however it depends on good advanced signaling and curtesy, with the potential to have several vehicles on a roundabout at one time, maintaining a free flow of traffic.

Other factors are :

Dual lane roundabouts -

Vehicles turning right, must remain in the right lane on approach, through the roundabout & on exit - no lane changes until well clear of roundabout

Straight ahead, can use both lanes on approach, through the roundabout , on exit but must not change lanes until well clear of the roundabout ie no lane changes on the roundabout.

Left turning, use left lane on approach, on roundabout and on exit

Lane discipline is essential

Signaling -

With the exception of straight ahead, indicators must be signaling intention before entry to roundabout, continue until abeam exit before intended exit, at which point indicate left. Left turning vehicles will use indicator on approach , continue until achieving exit of roundabout.

Correct use of indicators allows approaching traffic to know the intentions of the vehicles on their left and act accordingly.

In a correctly functioning oil cooling system, I would expect the oil to get over 100C in climb out (high power /load situation).

Dont know what the Jab operating instructions are, however I have always understood that in all engines, it is desirable for the crankcase oil to go over 100C, for an extended period (say 20-45 minutes)  specifically to drive of volatile contaminants (water/fuel/byproducts of combustion) in the oil. Further, modern oils are usually able to tolerate temperature to around 130C (not saying this is desirable).

If the cooling system is working correctly the high oil temperature will return/cool to below 100C, in cruise

If you are doing circuits, it may be that the short down wind/cruise leg, after the high power/load of climb out, is not long enough to see the temperature fall below 100C

I suggest taking the aircraft out of the circuit (stay within gliding distance/altitude) reduce power to cruise and observe the effect on the oil temperature. Oil gains heats & loses heat relativly slowly (compared with coolant/egt/cylinder barrels/heads)  so don't be in too much of a hurry.

Personally I like to see a the oil temperature at a constant 90-98C in crusie (temps may vary with OAT)

8 minutes ago, Blueadventures said:

What event and what role did you play would be nice to know?

As manager, organising in house events from 20 to around 2000 people /day (international & domestic visitors) and as manager facilitator, for others, using my employer's facilities, to around 8000 over two days - That's all you get, until you demonstrate you are in a position to offer a remunerated consultancy, that might attract me out of happy retirement - then you get my CV

4 hours ago, spacesailor said:

Just like having to pay for a " road rules " book .

I pay'd because of the " roundabout " stupidity  " .

 

Should have stay with ' give way to the right ' .

Not, race in to be first .

spacesailor

Spacy one of the principal rules of a traffic roundabout/circle, is give way to the traffic ON the circle (in this country) on the right. One of the problem is the failure of motorists to understand this and give way to traffic approaching (ie not yet entered) on the right. This causes them to stop when not required to, slowing following traffic unnecessarily. This is then compounded by the approaching driver, thinking he/she has right of way (not slowing). Drivers should approaching a roundabout, as if it they are coming to a T junction, with a  Give Way sign. For the roundabout to work well, drivers must use their indicators to signal their intention, not their action - I have long observed, that avery large number of Australian vehicles, are not fitted with functioning indicators.

2 minutes ago, BrendAn said:

maybe you should organise the next one skippy.  might stop you moaning for a while 😁

Moaning?? Have you checked out the coming events, I have referred to, and seen how they compare with RAA's ""Fly'n for Fun"?? 

I have some experince in event management, so for a consultancy fee (RAA is a professional organisation not charity/volunteer group) will be happy to assist, should I be asked.

49 minutes ago, RossK said:

Having been there for the 3 days, I think you're a bit harsh Skip. Possibly  a bit but no more

For me, the Security controlled airport thing is a non issue, the event wasn't airside - So the public, who we should all be courting  for the future good of recreational aviation, got nowhere near the number/variety of aircraft that flew in we camped next to the plane, with toilets and showers on site, breakfast included all for $20 for 2 adults. That's a great price - imagin for a moment, that it had rained just before/during your stay  on the bare pad, your glowing review might change just a tad 

It's 500m from the terminal to the event site, I was suprised they actually had a courtesy bus at all. 10mins must have been a leisurely stroll. The Courtesy bus also took you into Parkes for shopping, lunch, dinner etc. Nothing new/clever about courtesy buses. They have been available, I think at Narromine (not sure) Temora, to go in/out of town. This is a basic standard, brings $ to the local community, facilitates motel/hotel accommodation, ULP acquisition (when not on field) often takes female partners to things/places that may interest them more than aircraft talk/looking.

There was a truck watering the taxiway to the event site to keep dust down. Wow! was the Committee convened to approve this innovation?

Food vendors on site. Ye Gads - you call that food??????

Breakfast and Dinner provided by the local Rotary club Nice

Bar and evening Campfire Even nicer

Toilets and Showers I am staggered at the luxury of it all

Ground marshalling for those parking airside. Very basic

So clearly some thought has gone into the event to make it easy for attendees. I would be embarrassed to suggest any thought at all had gone into this event

 

The pilot instructions issued were good enough. Maaaaate!

Flying in - we all new it was going to be busy, it's uncontrolled airsapce. I was 5nm out when there was 2 in the circuit, 2 more joining and an RPT on a 10nm final for a different runway. We all communicated and sorted ourselves out. This was/is RAA's annual expo - if it was being run by a volunteer group of mates, I know it would have been better (Check out Luskintyre promo for this coming weekend https://www.ozstol.com/events )

 

We had a lot of the general public come and talk to pilots in the camping area. Most loved the idea of flying somewhere and camping next to the plane, all good promo for RA. See above

Yes there should have been more RA focus and less GA stuff. GAP having 3 Sling TSI's was a bit much. The variety of the european plastic fantastics was good to see, prices a bit eyewatering though. Agreed

Overall I thought the event was good and would go again. I am glad you enjoyed it

Narromine is in the past, time to move on. ‘Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.’

Was it bad? IMHO, No. I beg to disagree

Can they make the event better, most likely - they have improved on 2022 so indications are they will. Good news indeed, the trend in organisation/planning is upwards.

 

 

43 minutes ago, BurnieM said:

Australian Flying story

 

"Fly'n for Fun, held at Parkes on the weekend, showed what support and planning can do when it comes to making a successful general aviation fly-in event."

Dont know which fly-in this journalist went to - his/her gushing report bears little resemblance to my, admittedly brief, visit on the Saturday.

"..........showed what ....... planning can do...." 

My observation - planning & attendance, well below past events at Narromine/Temora.

"RAAus and major backer AMDA Foundation have shown they know how to learn, making some fundamental changes that put the future of the event on a sure footing."

If they want to learn, they might just check out visiting pilot instructions for the Vintage Aircraft Fly-In, Corowa. This is how at least the advice to pilots and apparent planning should be done (Note: I have not visited this event in the past, nor have firm plans to do so this year, possibly the next. The well presented information document & pilot briefing ogers well, but may or may not be, reflected in the conduct of the event itself)

https://antique-aeroplane.com.au/event-5658328#:~:text=COROWA%2C NSW 18-21 APRIL,days of fun and celebrations.

"But unlike 2022, this year's event was not held on the airside area, which enabled underwing camping at a security-controlled airport, a feature often considered important for a successful fly-in event.

Visiting aircraft were parked in a rough (for small aircraft) grassed area, so far away from the event, that a shuttle bus was provided (good 10 minute walk) I would have thought that having the public able to view the many & varied visiting aircraft/talk to the pilots, would have been one of the most powerful advertising/ promotional tools RAA could have accesses and for FREE but nooooo. The staging of an event, like this, at a Security Controlled Airport is gobsmacking in its stupidity.

"........ products from several of GA's most prominent suppliers............."

Funny I thought that this was an RAA flagship event - sure GA are welcome, as are all in aviation .

"...............which demonstrated the bulk of the attendance consisted of flying people rather than general public. "

I stand to be corrected - An event like this is in part for the converted (pilots) but more importantly should also be to attract the next generation of pilots. That the public were not there in droves is a disaster.

"However, RAAus made the decision not to charge entry to the event,...."

To charge one must have a product that people will wish to purchase - this event was no such product

"Regardless, Fly'n for Fun clearly enjoys the confidence of both AMDA Foundation and RAAus, and both have plans and ideas to increase the event's presence and importance to the GA community in Australia."

RAA's membership money's should not be squandered on such a second rate event.

If this event is held at Parkes again - I suggest promoting to Event Management courses, as a demonstration of how not to do it - probably get droves of eger students🙃 

1 hour ago, turboplanner said:

You specified a particular Australian Standard. There are others and a crossover where a Dangerous Goods specification is triggered.

I use and have always used, fuel containers meeting the AU standards (as inscribed on the container) - not because they have the AU standard but because I personally don't like spills or the chance thereof, for all the logical reasons.

I I said my interest is how much fuel can legally be transported in a private vehicle.

Check out the (comprehensive) visiting pilot instructions for the Vintage Aircraft Fly-In, Corowa.

https://antique-aeroplane.com.au/event-5658328#:~:text=COROWA%2C NSW 18-21 APRIL,days of fun and celebrations.

This is how it should be done

10 minutes ago, jackc said:

As far as I am concerned, IF you have spend money as an individual, to buy the Australian Standard.  I ignore it, in my eyes it does not exist 👍 

My question was not about the suitability/quality of the contain but the amount of fuel that may be carried -  in practical terms, seems it is up to the purchaser (as it should be)

1 hour ago, facthunter said:

Ona FARM you have your own storage tanks and a truck comes and fills them up.Nev

I did specify HOBBY farm - unless exceptionally large, verging on commercial, I doubt the viability of your statement.

2 hours ago, KRviator said:

Think he could be referring to AS1940:

 

I see this is a "Standard"  -

• Does this mean that it is enforceable/recommended (?) across all Australian jurisdictions ?
• Does it apply to both commercial/private situations ?
• How can it be applied to small business/hobby farmers, who will routinely need much more than 25 L at a time?
• Is it an other one of those rules/legislation (like ASIC) that has no foundation in logic, is unenforceable and completely impractical?

17 hours ago, Ian said:

 

But before this you need somewhere to take off an land from. Sydney at one point had many more aerodromes, however real-estate developers had other ideas.

 

Developers just take advantage of whatever situations arise (bit like Vultures eating the dead) - the real fault is with the Government(s) of the day, making short term decisions (about public assets/facilities) for short term financial gain and bugger the long-term consequences.

1 hour ago, jackc said:

These are an expensive option…..

 

https://www.turtlepac.com/products/collapsible-jerry-can-fuel-tanks/

 

I would buy one of these, there are cheaper ones but I would not go there….

The sort of fuel bladder you want should be dictated by its use.

The Turtle pack options are great as ferry/range extending tanks. For the most part connected to the aircrafts existing fuel reticulation system.

If you are looking for some way to transport fuel (ULP) to your aircraft, from a servo, while on an away trip, foldable "Jerrys" might be a more cost effective option.  This is what I use, as space in my aircraft is limited. To date I have never used them to carry fuel in the aircraft. They are available from reputable suppliers like Aircraft Spruce (AU)

1 hour ago, turboplanner said:

That would be what I would expect to see; inevitably people will go on social media and others will tell them they put "x" oil in their Rotax and its still going, they'll do the same, wreck the engine and trash talk it for the rest of their lives. You can't help some people.

 

"That would be what I would expect to see;" - Agreed

"inevitably people will go on social media and others will tell them they put "x" oil in their Rotax and its still going, they'll do the same, wreck the engine and trash talk it for the rest of their lives. You can't help some people." - Can I assume you have heard of experimental/homebuilt/kit aircraft.

If so which part of experimental do you not comprehend?

• While factory built aircraft may limit a pilot/owners choice of materials, experimental does not.
• Those that choose to go the experimental rout do so, at least in part, because they have the freedom to exercise choice, their own intelligence & reasoning.
• Your dogmatic fear mongering is an insult to those who enjoy the challenge of making their own purchasing decisions and a failure to recognise that, historically, the market will almost always provide competitive products, that will meet exceed the specifications published by the manufacturer.
• At the moment there is  is at least one motorcycle oil that meets/exceeds all of the Rotax XPS oil specification, save one, lead scavenging.
• The lead scavenging component is of no interest to someone who uses ULP (lead free) exclusively (or almost so).
• In my mind it is not a question of suitability but of cost effectiveness - will the non Rotax oil be significantly cheaper and therefor worth the risk.

For Rotax 9 users who do not use AvGas - Passed on from the Rotax Owners Forum :

15 hours ago, Ian said:

For those of you who want to fill more than a jerry can. A 200L drum attached to a boat might provide a handy alternative. You can't fill more than a 25L container however there's an exemption for boats.

 

Out of idle interest - what jurisdiction (State) does your statement refer to??

3 hours ago, BurnieM said:

Price wise most (all?) factory built 2 seaters were $200-250k.

 

 

Speculation:

There is a recent tendency to quote/estimate on mid to top range fit out ie not the base model, which likely would have "steam gauges", manual trim/flaps, no autopilot, no fancy paint job, no fuel injection, no constant speed prop. Likely lower empty weight and aircraft probably flies as well/better than the one with all the "bling".

The other big factor is the currency exchange rate - the Australian dollar has dropped from around 80 cents to the US $, to a fairly constant 65 cents/US$ and 60 cents to the Euro - this makes purchasing from the US and Europe (where most of our small aircraft come from) a very costly transaction. If some of these manufactures set up shop in Australia, they mighty just do very well (& us to)

Nill/Very light wind.

22 was the best runway (for all but STOL aircraft) subject to wind direction. About 100 m before it terminated (04 end), the exit taxiway lead to the aircraft parking area.

Did the Parkes thing yesterday. Arrived  about 11:30 ish. 

I started listening to YPKs at about 20 Nm out and was astonished at the confusion ref the ACTIVE  runway.

While its the PIC's prerogative to land on whichever runaway he/she deems appropriate, it is customary/considerate of others, to fit in with traffic already in the circuit.

Runway 22/04 seemed in favour, with pilots (I think there were 3-4 involved) declaring for both within seconds of each other.

It all worked out okay in the end, with all opting for 22.

Unsure of the legalities however I feel that the RAA's decision not to provide some sort of ground to air guidance to arriving aircraft lead to unnecessary confusion (reduced safety).

Did the Parkes thing yesterday. Arrived  about 11:30 ish. 

I started listening to YPKs at about 20 Nm out and was astonished at the confusion ref the ACTIVE  runway.

While its the PIC's prerogative to land on whichever runaway he/she deems appropriate, it is customary/considerate of others, to fit in with traffic already in the circuit.

Runway 22/04 seemed in favour, with pilots (I think there were 3-4 involved) declaring for both within seconds of each other.

It all worked out okay in the end, with all opting for 22.

What has happened to affordable aviating ???? - crazy purchase prices and thirsty engines.

48 minutes ago, facthunter said:

Areas around Canberra are not weather friendly to light aircraft. You'll have to be even more careful getting through to the Coast..Nev

No worse than Sydney Basin (may be better) and many other locations.