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Must only be an update or 2 away with ozr.

He says it is in the thickness so either live with it or replace the canopy seems the go.

Shame he did not go more into that he released 500 ft below the plan of 2,000 feet (Would have been a briefing point for competitors). In the past I would only release early if in a strong thermal and on a non-competitive day. By releasing early and under 2,000 feet placed him in the launch on tow climb zone, so not a very safety wise decision in my opinion. That was a hole in the swish cheese of his making. Thanks for sharing.

Also GFA would be involved.

Look at it with 35x magnification as may be mid thickness stress or a manufacture flaw and will just have to live with it. also maybe talk to ollie at Taree as Gary Morgan was moulding canopies and he may know about blemishes. Or email Sonex for any info they know.

In my opinion the presentation needs an urgent review and edit and I thank the author for his effort in explaining his reasoning (He has numbered his points to allow participation and comments; I expect he will be receptive to any corrects). The reply he received from RAAus is ordinary at best. I believe that if RAAus does not agree to have it reviewed they are a little sensitive, little stubborn or a little stupid regarding the topic. In the past I have communicated comments for enhancement to RAAus information and it has been acted on (example 2 comments to the released DI sheet content that each time were included in the next and then the latest version in use. I have produced safety information in the marine field and always welcome feedback and comments that are considered for their merit and enacted. There is merit in a number of changes to this current safety enhancement video (I don't see any benefit in wording what it is or is not as that enters into useless definition debate.) It needs to be improved as many will view its content and such is needed for us. Just my view.

Incorrect turn after release. Tug one way glider the other. In the SOP.

Police at scene state aircraft a Kappa KP 2U model in Onetracks link.

Hard to see in image, but doesn't look to have a tow hook. Also webb page says tug is a C150G.

ABC images, not confirmed but likely correct.

Image on 7 news shows white slender glider like fuse on ground.

Terrible news. Condolances to family and friends.

talk to some local gliding clubs. they repair cracks in canopys and polish the repairs to like new. There also is a 3 compound system for polishing out scratches etc available from sellers of the material.

Have you got a capacitor fitted to clean up voltage spikes?

Ask mod to tidy up some posts as it distracts from your projects progression which will be great help to anyone considering a similar retro fit. Mods can delete unrelevant text and the posters can start another thread.

Thanks mate. I have not viewed the video as yet. Your comments are appreciated. Are you sending to the CEO as feedback. They should pull the presentation and redo. Give you at least a free year's membership as a thank you. May boarder on a reportable matter to CASA re bad flight skills advice.

I placed EVN and ODD on bottom of compass as a reminder.

Doors are an expensive part of hangar cost.

Its more to allow RAAus members to build / operate aircraft up to 760kg MTOW. Some aircraft therefore will be a stronger more robust airframes and others won't, just depends on the brand / model / design etc. The 760 will allow some heavier aircraft into RAAus eg C150 with two seats (there were 4 C150 in RAAus and they had to have one seat removed so only could operate one up. Medical then will be included and if medical is relaxed for certain VH then that will no longer be an incentive to move into RAAus for some. More to it but that's my brief overview.

Looks like the mother in law had been eating too many baked beans and the resultant gas purged has ignited:)

The condition report I am referring to is the RAAus one that is a requirement of transfer of ownership and specifically states that the report does not infer that the aircraft is airworthy or otherwise (TECH form 013).

Sounds ok to me; providing that the prospective buyer is paying for the annual if the seller is not prepared to. The buyer may be being cautious and if the sale goes through, he plans to do some instruction on the aircraft to become current and safe with the type. Can't knock a through check over. The conditions of the pre purchase are between the buyer and seller. Hope aircraft is in good condition and the sale goes through. Some points to be aware of on the condition report form are "If possible a flight demonstration should be performed by the owner or person nominated by the owner .........." Sometimes at time of inspection a flight cannot be made for example heavy rain, wind etc and such would / should be noted in the condition report. And, "This certification does not infer that I consider the aircraft to be airworthy or otherwise." The annual is a good thing as a maintainer will sign for the work carried out. into the aircraft log book.

One of the Old Station ones of interest was that the aircraft got looked at when the public was to be cleared from the area for the air show. As things went one of the Calide Dawson still there used to own the aircraft and as he saw a bloke looking all over the aircraft he when over. Also he was assisting with clearing the area so was to move the guy on. The RAA guy asked if he was the owner and he explained no, but used to be. My aircraft was next to it so I hope he looked at it as should have got thumbs up for throttle lock on and secured etc. The aircraft he was interested in was a trike. He was looking for its engine number etc. The owner told me it was registered with the trike people and it was also displaying RAAus numbers on the wing as he had just fitted the wing recently. My comment to him was remove the numbers as he was compliant with the trike guys and take an image and do before midnight. This he sorted it as soon as reminded. (He probably still has the numbers on still, people can be slack and the numbers are not easy to remove.) I reckon RAA is doing a good job following up on these kind of matters as the trike was not good still displaying old rego numbers when no longer a RAA registered aircraft. The owner said a while ago that he did not hear from RAAus.

Yes Yenn. Thats what Skippy is chasing a SAAA member that can look up and pass on a contact or two. Like RAA list name, location, and contact for L2,3 and 4's. Are you still a member of SAAA? If so, look up a contact and pm Skippy.

The restrictor was a method I read about the remote mounting of the oil pressure sensor off the motor block. I have in mind to do like you have but with a shorter flex hose so I can mount with a bracket onto the radiator as it is supported on four points that are the rubber mounts and therefore much reduced vibration and not far from where in currently is located. I will do a method of a restrictor with it. Noce to see your not that far off have assembly finished and then the fun at the airfield. Cheers.