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Hi Friarpuk, I really appreciate your blog, the photos have helped me greatly. I've pretty much decided to use an EFIS/EMS (probably MGL Enigma or Extreme) in combination with some steam guages for backup (and I guess I'm a traditionalist at heart!), as well as a GPS (wavering between AvMap GeoPilot II PLUS and one of the myriad touch screen units), radio, compass and transponder. I'll try to post a couple of photos, although the last one isn't up to date: I've since fitted the tail surfaces and control cables, currently working on the fuel system. One question, did you have to remove the floor to fit the fuselage covering, or just the supporting tubes underneath the outside of the floor? Cheers, Jim.

Hi All, I just started a blog on the Skyranger build, will post photos as I go, along with (hopefully) a written timeline (to be started in the next day or so). Any comments or questions are most welcome! http://skyrangerjim.aussieblogs.com.au/ Cheers, Jim.

Thanks to everyone, will upload some pics as I go.. does anyone have any thoughts regarding the use of the supplied plastic-based locking nuts being used in the engine compartment? I have heard talk of using all metal ones, yet the kit was passed in the UK as supplied (very stringent rules I gather...). Any thoughts?

Hi Everyone, I am expecting the Skyranger Swift kit to arrive any week now (the first in Tasmania), I'll post some progress photos and maybe start some kind of a blog if I can figure out how to (???). Engine will be 100hp Rotax, still debating whether glass panel or steam gauges... Cheers Jim.

Nice work Scott and Greg, our Skyranger Swift kit apparently reaches our shores today... stepping stone to a Nynja... woo hoo! Cheers Jim & Angie

Hi everyone, I'm considering buying a Rotax 912 ULS - powered CH701, is there anyone who can give me first-hand experience of what cruise speed is attainable? I know it's a draggy plane, but I'd like to acieve a reasonably economical 80 kts. Cheers Jim.

Oh well, we get spoilt with our low flying costs instead...

Hi Bryan, what's the yacht design? What built of? Fitout? If you could email me some photos and an inventory I'd be grateful... I have an LSA-55 Jabiru. Cheers, Jim [email protected]

Hi there, is it legal to carry current ERSA pages printed off the Airservices website, rather than buy a new ERSA every time when only visiting a few local airfields? (I always buy the full hard copy when venturing a long way from home) Cheers, Jim.

Hi All... I had a broken through bolt (top, No. 1) on my reco 2200 engine about a year ago (at about 100 hours), and assisted a local L2 to replace all the through bolts. He had quite a few tools that he had adapted specially. Jabiru supplied new through bolts and nuts gratis (the least they could have done, considering the fact that they didn't replace them when they reconditioned the engine!). The job was complicated by the fact that the new O-rings supplied for the push rod tubes were too thick (to suit newer engine), and the ends of the tubes had to be chamfered to make them fit. Total cost to me was $900, and now I'll have to get it all redone at some stage in the not-too-distant-future... very disheartening! BTW, Don at Jabiru told me at the time (quote) "these through bolts are over-engineered, and won't ever be altered"..... Hmmmm. Jim

Thanks John, I'll keep it on the to-do list after all! Jim

Hi Tomo, I would have taken you for a sightseeing flight, but I reckon I'll still be up north somewhere... hoping to fly to either Qld or SA after Avalon Airshow. If I get back early, I'll send you an email, eh? Cheers, Jim

Great photos John, and a great plug for Tassie! Were you questioned at all at Bathurst Harbour by the charter operators? I was under the impression that they frown on RAA aircraft flying in, and require prior permission, etc.... it's been on my to do list for some time, but that has always held me back. Cheers, Jim.

Hi, I've been running my 2200 (LSA-55) on BP ultimate for about 100 hours: it starts and runs well, with no fuel-related problems... plugs are clean and all temps where they should be. Jim.

Hi people, On making an (unsuccessful) enquiry of RAAus Tecnical Manager Steve Bell about the possibility of changing my 55-registered LSA Jab to 19 rego to allow for possible change to a Rotax 912 (among other mods), I was informed that sometime "in the not too distant future", a manufacturer (not identified) will have a CASA-approved firewall-forward kit on the market for factory built Jabs. The approval process is well underway, apparently. That's all I know. Has anyone else heard anything? Cheers, Jim.

Hi people, I added an extra 15 or so mm to the dipstick so I can run it on the low mark and still measure the level... the only time I fill it any higher is to cross bass strait (fear factor)... Cheers, Jim

Does it make any difference if it's there or not?

A quick bump... I just remembered an incident with an LSA 55 some years ago, in north Tas here, where one of the flap ROD ENDS broke off where the thread finished, while on short final. This was due to the ball part having seized up... the nett effect was that the plane suddenly rolled violently, and only the quick reaction of the pilot in countering the roll with aileron, taking off flap and adding power (all at once!) avoided a nasty crash. ALWAYS check the rod ends for free movement...as we all know... Cheers, Jim

I guess that, in that unlikely event, I would use rudder for banking and throttle for pitch control. Only half flap for landing. The chances of losing both aeleron and elevator control are far, far less than the chances of the engine stopping/losing power by all accounts! If really concerned, adjust the right flap down slightly. Cheers, Jim.

How did you change it Terry? By tapping? Very carefully I imagine! Did you set it at .010" ? Cheers, Jim

Hi Mick, when you say two oil coolers, are they in series? How are they coonected? Any chance of a photo? Cheers, Jim

I had yellow ones in my LSA but kept breaking the nosewheel spat. Changed to red and much stiffer, no problems. As for wear, the kellow one, as far as I'm aware, had done 1400-odd hours and was undamaged. Jim

Hello again... Any thoughts on altering the gap?? Yoo hoo.... anybody done that at all? Or do they give a stronger enough spark that it's unnecessary? Jim

I have an LSA and I think this movement is a natural function of the fact that the L) side flap is adjacent to the fixing point (lever/location holes), whereas the R) side flap is way out the end of a torque tube that is subject to torsional movement. For it to be the same on both sides, it would have to be firmly attached on both sides. As for the small difference in airflow over each flap, you would be compensating for it with aileron/rudder without even realising it. Just my humble opinion...... Jim