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1 hour ago, Kyle Communications said:

Jeez didnt you guys know that 5G caused Covid  🤣

Yep, the towers are the visual waypoints for spray deployment application.

8 minutes ago, facthunter said:

Skip is it JUST POSSIBLE your last post applies to you?. You are very scathing/dismissive of many other opinions, Nev

Exact same thought, absolutely agree. 

17 hours ago, danny_galaga said:

Yep. Been saving a LOT of money 😄

 

But my plane is nearly ready for test flying, so I do need to find a way to get back in shape so to speak. The flying school I was hiring from are on a bit of a hiatus. 

Try some share flying with a neighbour at the airfield with a similar performance aircraft; you may not do the take-off or landing but can refresh some upper air stuff and slow manoeuvres etc.  When you solo in yours wait for ideal conditions the first few flights as you want to get the feel of it that will be hampered in wind gust or thermal conditions

4 minutes ago, facthunter said:

Mona would be more appropriate for a few.  Nev

Maybe 'Slippy Avgas' for one.  Prepping for incoming now🎯

6 hours ago, BrendAn said:

Bobby bailey. Designer of the dragonfly hang glider tug killed in one of his own aircraft.

A bolt was left out of one of the struts and it folded up the wings in flight. It still amazes me how so many highly experienced people get into trouble flying.

They are saying he was doing the first flight of a new build that was brought to where he is for the flight.  They say he would not have been able to see the bolt mis-assembly.  Not said whether he assisted in the assembly before the flight.  I'd expect he would have done a through preflight / initial flight inspection.  Very sad when anyone dies flying and more so when such an identity.

24 minutes ago, Freizeitpilot said:

I haven’t seen the stats for Australia, but RAAus aircraft with installed parachutes are still pretty rare….but slowly increasing. Of course there is a significant cost and weight penalty but 

from reading various threads on this forum you would think that BRS was the work of the devil.

 

Hence, I’m pretty sure this incident was the first deployment in Australia, at least for an 600kg LSA. 

Also an expensive item to have serviced, freight included.  Have a friend that has a chute due in November; he is going through the exercise of its service.  The agent is compiling an instruction to allow L2's to dis arm the rocket motor to make safe, so chute can be sent away for repack and rocket due later on. Sounding very involved for him.  I see some are left un-serviced and placarded not for use. As the aircraft with them get older more will be due for service.

He has an email to Lock Haven in USA have a good name.  He is not on Forum and busy so I have asked here for him.  His son works with a Lame this year; just trying to source.

6 minutes ago, facthunter said:

Does it have a pipe or is it electric? .  Nev

Electric as he has had new wires fitted; advised one coil in gauge is stuffed.

A friend is searching for an oil temp gauge for a 1974 PA 28 Cherokee. He thinks the piper part number is 79367-00. Any leads appreciated

4 hours ago, danny_galaga said:

Well, I've taken so long building my plane that the company has stopped making them 😲 so my list (minus the engine parts) will become even more relevant for me over time. 

 

They are restructuring, and will still be supplying parts. One thing I'm toying with is to get a spare set of sails. People say 'just get a sailmaker to copy them'. Problem is, they are pretty complicated sails, and I've heard some horror stories. Of course it's a HUGE expense holding onto a spare set, and they take up room in my already chockers garage.

I'd wait till needed someone will make them I'm sure; maybe even out of Xlam material. New should last well being hangared.  Could get covers made that will keep them in better condition; by Punkim Head Air Sports.

Nice paint.

59 minutes ago, Thruster88 said:

14/4/2024OCC3655DubboNSWJabiruJ230JabiruGen 4 3300OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the flight, the pilot heard a bang and the aircraft sh... 

OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the flight, the pilot heard a bang and the aircraft shook violently. At first, the pilot thought they had collided with a large bird. The pilot disabled the autopilot and checked the readings, and temps and oil pressure were normal but RPM was erratic. The pilot closed the throttle to idle and made an immediate turn for Dubbo. Approximately 15nm east of Dubbo airport, the pilot contacted ATC with a Pan Pan. After 1-2 mins the prop began to spin slower than the RPM and was causing an excessive sink rate. The pilot switched to a MAYDAY call as the airframe was shaking even worse and affecting controls. The pilot made an uneventful landing into a paddock. The pilot shutdown the aircraft and advised ATC of landing.

End of RAAus report.

 

My comment

Bird, loose prop, dropped valve, we will never know. Got to love the way these reports are written. "After 1-2 mins the prop began to spin slower than the RPM and was causing an excessive sink rate". WTF does that mean.  

If in fact the prop spun slower than the rpm the crankshaft will be interesting now; glad aircraft got on the ground undamaged and pilot ok. If bird strike you would expect some noticeable signs or splatter on after landing inspection.  Therefore, maybe an engine matter.

14 minutes ago, sfGnome said:

There wasn’t, to the best of my knowledge, a Gen 5 on display, but the new boss did wave around a cylinder head with some extra holes while talking about the fuel injection that they’re developing. Interestingly, they’re going to keep the carbies as a backup. Run on injection normally, and fall back to the carbies if the injection fails. I don’t know how that works, but it sounds like a good idea (assuming the carbies are still functional after 1000 hours of idleness). 

That is all ready a proven method on an after market retro fit for Rotax 912's for many years.  Its a good method I reckon. always good to have backup systems where possible.

6 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

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

Very vague, but thanks for what you have said; similar size to the RAAus event.  I guessed may have been a field day thingy for Government from past posts.

6 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

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.

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

The 230 should have appreciated in value; might be worth ordering a new Gen 4; there would be a lead in build time and sell the gen 3 as is or upgraded.  Should be good value for you whichever way you go.  The wait time for a new Gen 4 might confirm the carb matter for you. 

Marine in Queensland was maximum 300 Liters in portable approved containers, or designed fuel tanks.  After 300 litres cargo was under the International Dangerous Goods Code plus advice to Regional Harbour Master about voyage plan.  Not sure of current day but similar I'd recon.

24 minutes ago, mph7 said:

Heavy in the ailerons, pith and rudder are great tho. thanks for the advice, will give it a go this weekend.

 

Maybe the rudder centring bungee; either shock cord is old and soft or if still has tension needs moving a little.  I once moved my ones position too far (about 8mm to port side) and had to put in an uncomfortable amount of right rudder during a 1/2 hour flight.  I should have landed and adjusted back a bit but was meeting a mate for lunch so just flew there and did the adjustment for the flight home.

4 minutes ago, mph7 said:

Thats it,  ASI and VSI are not accurate and want to replace them. flys awesome, heavy on the roll but Ill get used to that, want to get my instruments right so I can fly it better. My friend Brock flew it up from Shellharbour last week, his words in flight were ( this thing is awesome and makes a Bushcat look rubbish ) I was going to build a Bushcat but glad I didn't now, especially with them not being made anymore.

Absolutely agree they are awesome to fly.  Maybe check the static /pitot tube; even run a new hose as a temporary fitup (connect to the wing tube and run done inside the front strut and into cabin and onto the ASI and VSI; they may be ok.  I check my system for leaks with a manometer so I know the numbers are good.  What does heavy on roll mean?

Is this your panel? if so just make an MDF blank this size and fit your gauges, that's what I did and worked well.  Scott Hendry may have a graphic design as can't remember how he did his aluminium panel.

Have you flown the Nynja yet? if so, how did you find it? 

32 minutes ago, Garfly said:

I guess the first priority is to escape the danger; go away until things calm down or clarify.  I suppose that'd be off on the dead side.  There is always 'overhead' the circuit but if there's more than one up there, it might be more dangerous than the (limited) order imposed by the 1000' agl of the circuit itself, no?

 

 

 

One consideration would be to broadcast intention to say turn right enough to allow resuming the runway alignment direction; as if on a downwind and climb out as if a missed approach.  The other aircraft if they see you should turn to their right.  

1 hour ago, BrendAn said:

Hi Glen. I spoke to the instructor while i was at the airfield this morning. They are now shifting all of us from raaus to ga rpl  . Because they have brought a c152 online and the club is looking buying another one. This way they can match the raaus rates and most of the younger students are working towards RPL anyway. And the instructor is going to make sure I get the time I need to finish solo starting this week. 

Just my view; I would recommend finish off RAAus certificate anywhere you can for the 4 hours then do the rpl conversion and you will be better off for the trouble.  Even catch a flight to Mackay and finish off in a Sav S at $220 / hr can sort some free accommodation if you decide.

34 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

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.

 

I ask what the "Duty runway" is; That's a feedback matter for RAAus consideration.

1 minute ago, Thruster88 said:

There is a post on Facebook confirming the Bushcat production is ending. 

 

 

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Not good; two days or so ago apparently.

Watching a Youtube video of a Bushcat practicing for OzStol in Tasmania the pilot mentioned that Bushcat was ceasing production or had ceased production and he was hoping to get his set of wing skin replacements before they close.  Any word about if and when such is happening.  Hopefully parts will be available for owners and someone else continues the model.