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  1. Blueadventures
    My apology Ian, was busy at hangar today and yesterday and plain forgot to grab it. I'll get it tomorrow and the info to you.
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    What are you working on?
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    There seems to be a work around. A friend is looking at purchasing an LSA that is approaching 15 years on the engine. I do inspections and conditions reports and have done ones for him in the past. I gave him a list of details to ask for and questions for RAA. Particular questions regarding LSA, engine on condition and the constant speed prop services due and replacement time etc. He spoke to Jarrod and the way forward for this aircraft is as mentioned above (Aircraft is placarded as LSA). I stay out of the direct inquiry (unless engaged to do such) as it's up to the interested buyers decision. I'm booked to do an inspection on weekend which will be a detailed look and or a condition report if requested.
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    They issue a CofA, a mate got a quote to sort an issue of an LSA aircraft that is 2010 build and Rotax will be 15 years soon. Told by RAA that a LAME can issue a CofA and then able to run engine on condition. Can't use for teaching etc. Cost approx $1,500 for CofA.
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    Recommend Overfly at not below 2,500 feet.
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    Just finished adding a bit of width to the arm rest to make it more comfortable. And also changed out the cord for some light gauge stainless steel chain to take out the springiness. Looking forward for a fly soon.
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    FATAL PLANE CRASH OAKDALE 12:40PM, Saturday 26th October Emergency services have responded to a fatal plane crash in Sydney’s southwest today. About 11.50am (Saturday 26 October 2024), emergency services responded to reports two light planes had collided and crashed in the vicinity of Belimbla Park, near Oakdale. Officers from Camden Police Area Command are currently at the location and have secured two crime scenes. Members of the public are urged to avoid the area. No further information is available at this stage. An investigation into the cause of the crash will be undertaken by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).
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    Agree, could give an email with the details to the editor of the mag and such would make a worthwhile read for some. Cheers.
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    Maybe wrap area in tape and epoxy?
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    Or I could trace out its outline on paper and post to you with the dimensions on the outline.
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    Will do; If you can arrange getting it from Mackay to you, you are welcome to borrow it for a month or two and send back up. Hopefully you will get hold of one closer to you. Any way I'll try and make time to call over and get it tomorrow afternoon and send some details and images. Cheers.
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    HI Ian I have one in my hangar I'll get out there on Sunday and can get some measurements for you. Hopefully you track down one locally. Cheers.
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    That’s a hard hit. Doesn’t look good.
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    All good , also meant to add that the strip is not the drag strip it is the sealed roadway between the drag strip and the hangars. It is used as the return road by the drag race cars from the drag strip back to the pits. And two wind socks at each end area on the east side. My hangar is the second one from the Northern end.
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    Send me a pm and I'll give you mine and two other phone contacts. PPR is necessary as its a private strip and is closed a few times a year when the drag strip is in use (an example is this Friday and Saturday coming its closed to aircraft and we cannot be at the hangars during the closure times - insurance reasons) Orientation is 18/36 at 700 meters and sealed, ELV 60 FT, Freq 132.05. AvGas available, toilets and shower. All circuits are Downwind on West side; 18 right hand circuit, 36 left hand circuit (CTA very close to East). Parking is best on hangar side and at northern side of hangars. Cheers
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    Agree, he knows his stuff and an L4.
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    Welcome to Queensland; you will enjoy an extra hours sleep in in the morning (no stupid daylight saving up here). What part are you moving to?
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    This is the presentation wings received when going solo. A great reminder and momento.
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    looking good.
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    Just terrible decision making. Locals up here know the clouds build up in the Pioneer Valley area so many times a year this occurs. They are missed up here. The reason for the trips was to help with babysitting their grandchildren pretty much very fortnight so a big loss to families. The usual 'why didn't', 'if only' thoughts have been worked over. I expect he would have been looking for a hole in the cloud to get down to the clear air and came unstuck. Please no replies just sharing my knowledge and thoughts a little.
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    Log into RAA and look up the list under maintenance banner.
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    Nice, just be patient as the weather has got to suit the lesson plan task and experience. You will need to do the same when solo. Never give in to the get there itis pressures when you solo, it can be a killer.
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    I voted No. What I do on 2 to 4.5 hour x/c flights is plan during the flight have some muesli / trail bars and sip water. An example is on a 4.5 hour flight at one hour into flight I have a small muesli bar, at two hours have another small bar at 3 hours have a larger / thicker size oat muesli bar at 4 hours have another small muesli bar and sip some water with each (an apple is at times used to replace a muesli bar at times if in season). The added benefit I believe is the eating / chewing is a beneficial distraction and fatigue / boredom management to the flying I'm doing. I don't have auto pilot and started the method as a glider pilot on 5 hours plus flights. The hour interval is good as coincides with some of my fuel checks etc. Normally fly non stop.
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    Abrupt take off attitude can occur in some aircraft if elevator trim not set for take off speeds and is inadvertently still back for slower landing flare speed / trim setting; after the last landing setting. (Not meant to be instruction just my experience.)
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    The employee I spoke to at Oshkosh mentioned a couple of shipping containers sent to kick things off and mentioned they were aware of service issues in past from the Qld rep as I mentioned briefly my experiences of purchases, delayed despatch and inquiries over the past 10 years and until as recent as 6 months ago and he indicated many similar. knowledge. Expect the new agent will do well and grow there stocks with peoples support.
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