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The 19 registered jab 160 is probably a home built 160. They did make them as kits. Tom

There is a company in WA that can repair the modules @ $325 ea. sorry I will try and find their contact details and post it here. Tom

I like the football commentary he's hit the runway hard and taken a sharp turn to the left and ran across the infield?

Not repairable. Foam apparently is very corrosive. Once it is sprayed with foam it is all over for the airframe i have heard. Tom

Try yarawonga flight training I think $12.90 lt plus frt. Tom

What organisation is it with? I wouldn't mind talking to them about it especially the legals of how it was achieved. Tom

Ok it seems the j160 may be changed by having reg 35 engineer( don't remember their current title) do the engineering approval for the change however you may be limited to the certified 80 hp rotax (anyone know if they have a 100hp fully certified ?). Not sure if putting j230 into E24 rego the change can be done or not certainly not useable for training if that is its current role. Tom

Hi DS are your aircraft factory built? ie LSA? If so I don't think you will be able to change them unless they can be put into experimental category (E24). I have a rotax powered j400 what a great machine! Very happy with it! Tom

A rotax 914 in a j400. A jab is easy to build not requiring a lot tech know how you learn a lot on the way. Tom

The old saying' if you want something done properly do it yourself ' build your own then put what ever motor you will be happy with, least that's what I did. Very very happy with my jabiru! Tom

I am a little confused here. The student and instructor are required to be members yes? So how would it not cover the contributing members( if all members are contributing). Please explain why if I fly my own RAA registered aircraft I am covered but if I fly the club plane (also RAA registered) I may not be? Come on, we are all members and are all contributing. I must be missing something here. Tom

We can still fly reasonably inexpensively if you are prepared to build and fly your own 95.10. I am afraid we are stuck with quasi GA training with GA prices however building and owning can still be done on a fun budget. I have said for many years that AUF / RAA were re inventing GA and unfortunately it is so. Wish we had never heard of LSA! My 2 cents. Tom

Depending on the gradient you may be ok but the altitude will be a concern on a warm day. Surprising how much more strip needed for high density altitude with a short wing jab. Also brakes aren't too effective on a j200. Also lenght of grass if that is the surface. Lots of things to consider especially when POH says a longer strip is required. Tom

Mate I would get that fixed before any overwater flight. Check with Jabiru what jets you should have fitted. Sounds like running a bit lean. Tom

You could reduce cruise speed to 100 kts and reduce fuel consumption to about 17 l/hr giving almost 7.5 hrs which will extend your still air range with no reserves by about 150 nm. Tom Much cheaper alternative and in the end less time is spent too.

Keep it light keep it simple! You want GA weight? Then expect GA regulation. Tom

Skew are you married? She must be a very understanding wife. Good to see that you're determined to build your own aircraft. I think the fuselage when it is done will be a challenge to move. I hope your 1st engine run won't be done in the living room :) no seriously I'm impressed with your determination. Tom

Hey t4 thanks for sharing with us it's what the forums are all about. Tom

rgmwa are you building an rv12? The anti servo tab on stabilator it would operate by deflecting more as stabilator is moved ie when up stabilator is used the trim tab would also go up thereby applying aerodynamic force to return stabilator to more neutral position yes? Is it at all possible (I would think it not possible)to assemble so that it becomes a servo tab ie it goes the opposite way thereby making stabilator wanting to go full travel either up or down(would be unstable)? Just trying to think what would cause such a strong pitch up. Tom

Yenn you must have done a maintenance procedures course through saaa to maintain your GA experimental. It does involve an exam. Tom

Easiest way as Nev suggested get a fixed pitch prop made for the 912 and check the static revs. Best if you can compare to another engine. Static revs should be around 5400 or so. Tom

Kaz, I would think a 2nd hand a200 would be worth $600- $800. A good radio. Tom

Yes. I have the same problem in my j400. I have searched but no leaks. Aromatics leach through the header tank is the conclusion I came to. Switching to avgas not a solution as the rotax prefers premium unleaded. I just leave the doors open in the hangar.

Yes but........if both wheels are square with each other it is a good start. If a little offline to fuselage I doubt you would notice it when landing. If it is more than a little offline then you then you will probably see it looking at it. However if your measuring it then a simple centreline will check it. Plumb bob wing leading edges against cabin then halfway between points will give a good centreline to tail plumb bob. That way engine offset has no bearing :) Tom

I didn't know that Matty interesting to know. However depends on how wheels are attached, my storch I had to weld up holes and redrill, one wheel was toed in a long way. Tom