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I'll do that. Thanks Mike....Frosty

 

 

Hi Mike, sorry can't do as we haven't disassembled the leg yet. I thought someone on this site may have done the exercise and could tell us what we needed so we could do the job in one go. I'm not sure what is inside the strut. Can't find any drawings. My friend who owns the A/C contacted the agents who call them Biscuits. Been a few weeks now and no joy. I would expect there is a number of compresion rubbers inside. We'll have to strip it down and find out..............Thanks, Frosty

 

 

Hi all. I'm not after the main gear suspension but would like to get my hands on some replacement donuts or biscuits for the front leg as it has about a 100mm slap before taking up. Dealer is hasn't come good. Interested in info from anyone who has delt with this problem..........Cheers, Frosty

 

 

Tad cold Locky. I've done about 35 hrs in Malcs Aero Pup. Flys well.

 

Sold the Mini Cab, Supa Pup and Light Wing. Now flying our Jab 120, my mates Gazelle and Malcs Aero Pup

 

occasionally.

 

This site has something to offer any aviator whether it be knowledge or just mateship. A result of Ians dedication and hard work. You will get something from it, enjoy......Frosty

 

 

Welcome Locky. You wouldn't have owned a Mitchell at Kadina at one stage?

 

 

Talking prop failure. Chris Sperou was telling me how he had one blade change pitch on his Pitts just as he was about to rotate for aerobatic routine. Quick shut down avoided the engine leaving the A/C. If it had happened seconds later the results would have been disastrous. Someone I know testing a fibre prop for a company with a Jab motor lost a blade, nearly ripped the engine mounts off by the time he shut it down. I often think before rolling. Sudden bad vibration, mags off immediatly and slow aircraft to slowest controllable airspeed . Better to have a controlled force landing than a uncontrolled crash landing. Unless we have these thoughts in the back of our mind it's supprising how long it takes for the penny to drop and in most cases it will be too late.

 

 

Having flown quite a number of RAAus a/c I like to look at the whole package and I'm not talking the bells and whistles. I've had a Jab engine out (flywheel) 4 miles off the coast. Landed in a soft sand stubble paddock with no damage to a/c or persons. Luck or skill? I remember thinking at the worst she will go over on her nose in the shallows or paddock and I'll have the speed right back and we'll be ok. That view would not apply to quite a number of other a/c I have flown. The proven safety cabin, cheap purchase price and cheaper than most repair costs has determined theJabs popularity in the market. I applaud Jabiru for making flying resonably affordable for us poor people. In saying that, I will put my bum in most things with wings but will take into consideration the dangers that may present themselves in relation to that particular a/c irrespective of engine type.

 

 

Congrats Ron.

 

Good to see you in the air in your own A/C again. Can't get away from those Jabby motors can you.

 

80 kts is good. What's the VNE on the Volksplane.

 

Frosty

 

 

Silver C, Had a Boomerang, Cirrus and cross between a Hutter & Grunau Baby which we use to reflex launch till the club stopped us as it was banned because of the danger. It was like being shot out of a sling shot. 13 types with a lot of ridge flying, great fun. I miss it.

 

 

Low wing, nose high makes it a little harder to see what's coming up on climb out in a tight situation.

 

Can't blame the Ferris wheel, it has the right of way. We're the masters of our and our passegers destiny.

 

Here endith the sermon. Great to hear all cocerned are safe.

 

 

What sort of harness do these guys use. I would have thought a 4 point pulled tight would only let the head flop around but not disappear from view after black out even with theGs.

 

 

Hi Brett, looks good.:thumb_up: Lots of fun ahead.

 

What method of trim are you using on the Aero Pup? I found we had to use a fairly strong spring to take the elevator load to aid the trim tag.

 

Cheers, Frosty.

 

 

Hi Paul

 

An EGT gauge will be cheap insurance. Keep the engine within the recomended temp range and use the recomended oil and you'll get a long service out of the 503. I've read where some have got close to a 1000hrs out of the the 503 without touching it. We've had a/c that have used both the 582 and the 503 andHad a very good run with them, except for a sticky ring in the 503 which caused that cylinder to run lean and nip. I consider that problem was our fault and not the design

 

 

To test for ethanol: get a bottle (old glass baby bottle ideal) and put a measured amount of water in it (100ml ideal).Add petrol (200-300ml).

 

Shake and let settle.

 

If "water" level is greater than at start it has ethanal in it as the ethanol combines with the water.

 

If your quantities are measured you can work out the approx percentage as well.

If you have one of those plastic fuel drain testers with a screw driver in the end you might be surprised to find it has a calibration on the side for testing for ethanol. Even has the Ethanol percentage calibration.

 

 

Yep, I know there's a typo in there.

 

 

Going by Dave Willson at Kadina BBQ, The Clare airfield dad will be on 8th of May.

 

May pay to check before heading over in case Murphy gets involved.

 

 

It's interesting to see all the conclusions jump forth with little information. Most Jab worries are motor orientated. This case according to a reliable sorurce was not engine related. It was not the pilots 1st

 

solo but his first in this a/c a 230D. Let's wait for the facts. I missed the winglet in the far left of the photo.

 

 

Jab down at Pt Lincln. Pilot in Adelaide Hospital. No winglets, looks like it might be a 160.

 

Hoping the pilot has a speedy recovery. First solo going by one of the news article.

 

 

That was our 120 at Mt Ives Alley, the 250 may be bigger but I think the speed would be close taking into cosideration the deeper cord by 200 mm over the 230. We cruise at 107 @ 2900 rpm. I like the internal versatility of the 250. It's going to be for sale I was told at Mt Ive. Nice A/C. I think they've crossed the pond about 13 times in it. Seems there are some people out there with faith in the Jab motor.

 

 

Try Scott Winton, I think he set at least 3 records. Pity he's not around still, we,ll never know what he advances in A/C design he could have come up with. We,re all flying because somebody risked there lives to prove a concept of design and I greatly appreciate that.

 

Listening to Dick Sith at Temora on his exployts in his chopper with relatively low hours under his belt, there was a fine line on a few occasions between him being called Dick Smith the adventurer or Dxxk head Smith. Those that heard the talk will know what I mean.

 

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for his and the likes attitude but I do have a small problem with the cost of rescue when it goes wrong.

 

Perhaps the risk takers amongst us should be prepared to dig ourselves when the sxxt hits. Now that in it self would be an adventure

 

 

Lloyd, value for money would be Gawler if you wish to fly Jabiru.

 

 

That is tri ribbed, not try.

 

 

I fitted the (Fergy) tractor try ribbed tyres to our 120 after numerous puntures and excessive tread wear on our sharp metal strip.

 

They fit staight on with slight adjustment to the fairing as the tyres are 30 mm larger in diameter. Fixed the puncture and wear problems very cheaply. Handles the rough surfaces much better. I got the idea after talking to a unnamed flying club who use dirt and sealed strips and were tired of repairing tyres. At the time of conversation they had been using them for around 12 months and were very happy with them. That was good enough for me so I ordered 2 sets, best money I've spent, with the added safty if the tyre goes down the discs don't get damaged and less chance of A/C and or bodily damage. Can't help with the front tyre, we put a gattor in ours, no more puntures. Might not be legal but but works for me.

 

 

Talking Props. I was very impressd at Temora with Bolly Props wooden propellor with leading edge protector fitted. The prop itself is made in NZ and the protector fitted in OZ I believe. I hit the leading edge against the edge of a square metal table leg a couple of times quite hard with no marking at all. Interested in feedback from any one useing this prop on a 2.2 Jab as we're getting close to replacing ours.

 

Thanks...Kevin

 

 

Hi Nev, I wasn't having a shot at you mate, just making a point for any members out there thinking of going for thier TWI.....Kevin