AVOCET

We ve learnt. , buy experience , that the only way to not hit roos in the sticks is to drive slowly when there about 80ks max 60 on dirt , havent hit one since .

Doesnt help on the runway though .!

I think its only open when RPT traffic is scheduled . The cafe that is .

Not bad , those track landing can be a bit of a hand full , specially in a jab

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Put a set of air horns on your plane, see how high they can jump then...

Now lets do the math , 2 x 1200 , cross strip 2x500 mtr plus 3 ends at 40 mtrs

3.5 kls aprox = $........... ? Plus erection .

On the nkg site , they say to gap to manufactures spec .

They say the large gap if for performance ignition systems and to add 004 tho per 50hp over standard ,

Like wise reduced gap to jab specs .

No

Does anyone know if the little plastic whistles work?

Yesterday and today fast taxi test getting ready to fly and i noticed rough running on the mag check ,

Im using iridium plugs and didn't check the gaps , they were about 028 thou ,

First time I've used iridium plugs NKG , and thought the gap looked excessive ,

Regapped to 022 tho . all good .

So a terrorist only has to flyin , cossy up the fuel guy , fill up , BANG !!

For the record , I'm against asic ,

But this is the rationalising that the Gov . uses !

Ive got heapes all year , they are dangerous in the morning & evening ,

I buz the strip before landing , and taxiing tends to scare them off ,

They are unpredictable and any council owned strip should be fenced .

Emus are just as bad .

Ive had to call the wife at times to drive up the strip and scareum off .

What ratio are you or they using , have been considering using a bit too.?

Lo

thanks for having me. Christian here - living near byron bay at www.teraniagreen.com.au and flying in Parkes NSW as well as Lismore - northern river aero club. Just started (finally) in April and hoping to finish my NAVs soonish.

Welcome Christian

Mike

Just heard that the passenger has no recollection of the incidence , doctors are examining him for old-timers .

abc 24 news. ( sorry Dazza )

S

I know what you mean, Ben.

 

I can only hold 120 litres so it all goes quiet after just 0330. I had to plan the last stage in and out of Alice recently through Cadney Homestead because I couldn't make either Coober Pedy or William Creek without another drink.

 

This means I am looking for fuel after just 2.5 hours @100knots

 

Have a great trip

 

Kaz

Sounds expensive at $2.80 ltr!

Must have been weird to punch up an 82 year old paster !

Having had 50 years under his belt he might have thought he could do it better ! Or .....

The pilot probly got tired of the old bloke telling him "BALL in the middle !! and wapped him one .

El

There's haters in the world and nothing will change there minds...and even when challenged as I did a few comments ago they just ignore it and keep on keeping on.Experimental....the word which keeps our aircraft aloft and so was the wright bros.

 

Just wait until they see my panel and electrical video....the haters heads will explode

Whats that , just curious .

You don't want to use capsicum spray cause it could get in your eyes too.

Looks like pilots might need to be issued with tazors or capsicum spray in order to calm unruly passengers !

And "B" stands for ?

F

they weigh 4.5 Kg Each, load rated to 725kg at 120 Mph. as for the effect on cruise speed, i dont imagine there would be much, but it might increase fuel consumption by a small amount

Wonder how they'd go on the Avocet !

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Makes no difference friction is friction and yes it does get hot, which is why you see them going from seat to feet on a regular basis.Normal speed for barefooting is between 32 - 38 knots can't imagine what it would be like at 50+ behind a Thruster or Drifter, these guys are good.

They are good .

That's as I understood it alsoRe camels post

 

He could have rubbed them the wrong way somewhere.

 

I am on my second Jab and have had NO problems with their customer service in the past 10 years.

 

Phil

Ive had 5 jabs and built plenty ,

So i know that resolving problems had a good outcome , and support from the factory was always top notch .

After reading Rods letter , ill be returning the data plate and notify raa .

Thats not a problem for me .

My advice is be polite , its amazing what doors open .

The alternate is not the sort of person i want to be , the worlds full of agro .

Mike

Didnt they loose their prototype in spin testing , your right you don't hear much from them , quiet achievers .

Mike: absolute best wishes for your trial flight(s) tomorrow! May it all turn to champagne, strawberries and cream for you.

Thanks Oscar .

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Which hair Mike? Laurie

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Oscar.Sure gets my hackles up at times reading the same names complaining/rubbishing etc.

There are only a few that have a dead set against Jabiru and I just keep my mouth shut.

 

Remember back when forum members complained about using plastic instead of Aluminium?

 

Winglets that will not work? Undercarriage too weak?

 

I have noticed that at least one forumite has toned down his criticism of late but still manages to have a dig where possible.

 

I wouldn't be surprised if he wasn't told or ordered to cease.

 

I have no problems with constructive debate, just the obvious hatred that they have.

 

Wouldn't like my daughter to be married to one of these twits.

 

There's poor old Mike, trying to get back into the air again after his forced landing and hospitalisation, which was nothing to do with the brand. Reading this crap it's a wonder if he will ever fly again.

 

Rant over.

 

Phil.

Just to let you know that ive been flying up and down the 1200 mtr runway about 1 ft above the runway .

Just doing a prop tention and final checks , plan to fly tomorrow .

I must admit that listening to the jab nay sayers has delayed my return to the air . Its just took some time to get my confidence back .

The plane is working well and feels good in the tail department .

Ill let you know how the flight goes tomorrow .

Cheers mike .

Ive had a haircut!