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I added a thin seat belt cutter in the cockpit as you never know when its needed. The seaplane dudes are advised to have these.

Nice.

You could consider fitting a clear glass inline fuel filter in each feed line at above ear level; that way you can see the fuel fill in the line. Being factory build I'm not sure about specifics on the fitment. Cheers.

For those who have not done gliding there is a rule that cloud edges speckled with sun light are decaying and less lift and the sharp distinct edges are building and have working lift. So gliding pass on the speckled edges for the sharp to get better lift an d in my powered flying like seeing the speckled edges for less lift / turbulence bumps.

Can / will happen over time. I carry a spare new unit (Curtis brand) and a couple of suitable size 'o' rings ('o' rings will work as a temporary fix); for just in case I notice or become aware of such a drain valve leak during an away trip or at D.I. check I can do some maintenance and be away again. My tool and spare kit is just over 4 kg but happy to carry at all times.

Pawnee most likely would have been doing glider tows so quick descents to join circuit to do next tow job.

E-props have difference blade lengths available.

What was the performance or diameter reasons for 4 rather than the usual 3 setup? Cheers

Nice decaying cloud shadows, would have been very nice conditions.

Pilot notes 160 states 70 kts for precautionary check then when established on final 60 kts with full flap. I’d be at these numbers for landing. I’m not an instructor and comment meant so more checking can be made with appropriate type instructors.

Any landing on an off airfield site has the risk of flip over due to the unknown surface texture (ruts, rocks, low cut tree stumps, fallen timber to name a few). He did the right thing landing near a house, much better than the middle of no where. Anyone who knocks the landing should add their off airfield landing numbers and results. Well done and hope the repair list is minimal and not too expensive.

Flew the Nynja to Old Station Flyin during late May 2022. The E-Prop performed well.

Also, a way I check the sensor and whole circuit is at engine service time start engine with the fuel tanks turn off, after a while the low fuel light needs to luminate. I added the savannah collector / surge tank to my build and it give reassurance when low on fuel as if the collector tank is not filling from the two wing tanks then need to land within 15 to 20 minutes or a bit longer. Will get you in preparation mode with some added flying time.

On my install I have them routed into a 1/2 i.d. tube that drains to lower edge of the firewall. (can not just extend the vent hose as it is a set length; so important the hose goes into a larger diameter i.d. hose or drain pipe.) So no chance of dripping onto exhaust. However if ever leaking fuel a back fire of exhaust could ignite any vapor from fuel on ground etc.

Every two I think, Yes the big bang would have been new to some. Biggest on Sunday morning 6am.

Also cloud forms in the mass of air your in, had it happen.

Thanks Scott, Yes was Ross's Its going well and looked after by its current owner Ben. Sunsets were colourful also.

Had a great time at Old Station caught up with Jack and Bennyboy. Great flight down early Friday and the forecast coastal headwind was present. Had and invite to great with two mates in their planes to fly home at 500 ft most of the way and what fun that was.

There is a post on youtube about manufacturing a redrive for a Subaru 4 cylinder by Mike Hille. Nice work, he's a mate that live around the corner form me and does nice work, may be of interest to you as he also discusses his engine in this build and he pervious Zenith 750 build from raw material not a kit.

16E good I have one, ask a price from Ian.

To add to Yenns comment in short a PLB is samde alert function as an EPIRB; however the battery transmit period is about half that of an EPIRB, the EPIRB is designed to float upright when deployed / floating in the water, the PLB is a little dear to purchase and the PLB is smaller more compact. I personally have the 'kti' brand in my Nynja. Hope this helps.

Mark and others I fitted one of the units about a month ago and totally impressed with the product; very impressed with the s/s 'r' clips that prevent it being knocked off the mount hooks, the cover over the control panel to protect against the environment, etc. Double thumbs up to the unit and is practical extras and also the packaging that it was shipped in. Cheers.

I have a kti brand and its small, havn't had to use it yet. AMSA Beacons lists all the approved brands and models. Cheers.