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They often correct or improve the aerodynamics of the profile, easiest way to sort flight characteristics sort of redesign. Looks like RV15 designed well and therefore not needed.

I have been doing annuals and other maintenance on two A32's for a few years now (one is the one mentioned above and started post the incident) I believe they could do with a positive locking method added to the area at or near the forward most point of the door as the door closes into a form or recess and a positive mechanical locking method would be a good upgrade. Just my opinion.

A friend of mine experienced a windscreen failure of a A32 Vixxen just after takeoff at Shuteharbour airstrip a few years back. He was not the PIC at the time but soon took command due to his experience. He has viewed the video as I told him about it and he is not a member and gave permission to post his account. He advises that they couldn't talk to each other because thier headsets were gone down the back ... inside fortunately, but way out of reach. His GoPro went with them. The Windscreen both sides was gone - fortunately without carving them up. After the initial shock, it became clear they would survive. Controls were ok. The big bang occurred just after takeoff 14. So there we were - 500 feet, 5600 rpm, 70kt ias. The vis was good but they had to return the long way left circuit around Pioneer Point. Both doors were doing their best to open, but didn't. That was one of his biggest concerns actually because he did not know how open doors would affect IAS. They had lifejackets on, but not a great place to go swimming. He had to watch the doors venting 70kts of airflow through gaps all the way around the longest circuit I ever flew. To avoid traffic, we hugged the coastline all the way back to a very short final 14. The air was full of Cessna Caravans (tour operators) but we could not communicate with anybody. My eyeballs were working overtime. After landing the local mechanic greeted us with "wow, and he thought that was the cleanest windscreen I'd ever seen". Hah, anyway all's well that ends well ... and something to chat about over a beer in the bar.

What is the issue date. Thanks.

Mentioned above 28 so would be a swapped over from VH owner built like 19's are.

Heater kit arrived today, need to find time to fit it next week.

This is how I rebent the tube ends into the airflow flow. Worked well today so will fly agin to trial the fit up over the next couple of weeks, before doing the other filler cap. Thanks for comment Mark.

looks like one engine not at 100%, yellowish centre flam and not occupying cone diameter. I'm sure they will get it sorted out.

Keep reading up; the answers out there.

Thanks Mark I'll take some of the bend out; appreciate the information.

These are my covers that prevent the mud wasps. (There is a mud wasp build on the end of the pitot cover.)

Fabricated a new style vent to trial in my wing tanks. Have completed one as a trial / proof of concept (it’s a spare that a mate gave me). Drilled a 3.5mm bore in the bolt on a mates lathe today so now ready to fit to one tank and give it a tryout.

Had a look in person at prototype at Oshkosh 2024, interesting framing to attach wing. No doubt will work; however the other brands 15 has nicer style looks although is a heaver build. There will be long waits for kits I'd expect. I won't be needing / wanting one.

Nice, Also the Sonex high wing flew in June.

Just go, you won't be disappointed. We went last year for first time, had a blast. Want to go again. Cheers.