kjfab

Hi Marty if you reprint you manual on chip wrapper then put them in the oven ,this will solve your problem

Kev

Well done Australia is a big beautiful place get out there and enjoy

Hi guys you need to find a good Sheetmetal shop with a guillo or better a punchpress I know of a good one in Adelaide

Merry Christmas

Kev

Hi David i have been keeping an eye on this thread for some time and reading your post it is one of the most intelligent comments I have read, this problem is not isolated to Morgan aircraft I would be interested if a report of this magnitude was made with any other manufacture Australian or import how many problems would be unturned. I purchased a Morgan Sierra based on the fact that it was Australian product and I AM extremely proud of the product that Garry and co have produced and will stand by my decision. I would not like to see any Australian manufacturer go to the wall over an isedent like this. At the end of the day it like the Spanish inquisition it looks like someone needs a scape goat for a very public accident that was not caused by a problem of the aircraft.

Well said David,As a further thought, I know there has been a fair bit of Morgan criticism as a result of the ATSB revelations but in reality how many others out there are flaunting the rules???

Unfortunately kit aircraft are only ever as good as the builder either has the inclination for them to be or as poor as the lack of skill in assembly. There are plenty of GA aircraft out there that I would not fly due shonky maintenance by LAMEs of dubious reputation. All sorts of short cuts have been taken in the past by all sorts of people. So in fairness to this situation making an issue of these Morgan discrepancies and singling out Morgan in the obvious knowledge that many of us have about shonky practices across the industry is perhaps a bit harsh.

 

The ATSB report clearly shows some unprofessional practices by Morgan, but I will speculatively guarantee there will never be another Morgan Factory Build aircraft with the defects the ATSB report revealed at this accident investigation because Morgan Aeroworks will have rectified their practices. What about all the other shonky practices out there in RAA and GA land, and products with alleged defects in manufacture, are they going to have a little private wake-up call over the investigation revelations in this accident????? How lucky were we not to have had a fatality as a result of this accident. How lucky have Jabiru been that one of their engine failures hasn't killed anyone yet.

 

This report will be a wake-up call for Morgan and for the rest of the industry who do SIMILAR things, we know this is NOT isolated to Morgan. In all reality everyone who has a Morgan is going to go over their aircraft and fix the things that have been highlighted or other things they may have done to their aircraft in their own assembly.

 

Every time there is an accident like this it will expose the aircraft involved to a fairly high level of scrutiny.

 

I'll bet there are few people out there who have put kits together and also factory build aircraft at the moment thinking " …there but for the grace of God go I ...".

 

Lets make sure we collectively take this on board as a lesson to all and not let it turn into a destruction of RAA and Australian Manufacturing. We know the problem, so does Gary Morgan, let us just collectively learn, fix the problem, and move on.

Thanks kev very true!

Why is it that people feel the need to be judge jury and executioner ALL based on speculation. This incident could have happened to any one of us, let’s see what the outcome is based on the facts. So hopefully we all can take something positive out of it.

Foot note to Paul Sorry that this has happend,i have met you when i was doing my training at Taree and know that safety is paramount with you.Please dont let this unfortunate incident stop you continuing your flying

Kind Regards

Kevin

Good to see another Morgan out there ,we are having lots of fun flying around SA definitely made a good decision

Kev

hi kev

just touching base how’s the progress coming along.

kev

oops bob i have noticed you are in NZ ,well if you visit aus it will be worth a trip to morgan aeroworks

hi Bob

There are a number of ausie made aircraft that offer great value in comparison to imports and no problems with spare parts. I have recently taken delivery of a Morgon Sierra and am very impressed with it.Worth a trip to Tarry NSW to see

Reg Kevin

hi guys kev here thought i better put up some photos for you,have now been flying with new control stick and its just a joy to use,one hand on control stick also adjusting trim,flaps and radio leaving other hand free for throttle or scratching my nose.

Hi bob

Well there are lots of aircraft to choose from in LSA what are you lookig for,good luck

Kind regards Kevin

Hi kev looking good keep the good work up i will look forward to seeing the finished product,when complete we will have to arrange to meet up and go flying together some were

Regards kev

Sorry kev about changing your thread with other comments. it is always good to see your progress

kind reg

kev

looking good kev.Well your hanger looks a little more comfortable than Garry’s ha-ha. Good to see your progress.

i have replaced the prop on my sierra, wooden one that was on it before was being destroyed by all the gravel taxiways at Gawler so i decided to replace it with a bolly fibre ground adjustable one. i tried a 56" 3 blade and a 60" 2 blade. the 3 blade achieved about 800 ft/min and 120-125 @ 2800 rpm.the 2 blade achieved 1200 ft/min and 130-135 @ 2800 rpm @3200 rpm it was doing 150 not bad.no second price for guessing which one i choses.

kev

Hi kev

sounds like we headed back to adelaide the right day, had an educational flight back home it was very exiting with the weather(lots of head wind cloud and rain) learnt so much that you can’t get by reading in the books everyone should experience that first hand.

It was good to talk and will look forward to seeing your progress with you sierra keep in contact best wishes

kev

Hey Kev, Congratulations on getting your Pilots Certificate.I only found out the other day readindg your testimonial on the Mid Coast Aviation website.I got mine the same day at Kempsey with Dave Rolfe.Did you do your training at Taree with Ross or Dave?

hi kev not sure what time we will be leaving monday but hope to meet before we go

kind regards

kev

the two switches on armrest are flap and trim.i too was concerned when first saw but have flown for 12 hours and hasn't been a problem both one and two up

kev.

well Mr/Mis/Miss admin you may need to talk with Garry ?

Thanks guys i am very happy with her all dressed up !

First test fly went well gust a couple of minor adjustments, Garry was unhappy with cruse speed and immediately went to work on a new prop, i dont think any other manufacturer in australia would do the same thing .Well done Garry ,I'm impressed.

kg when will you be in taree ? i will be leaving Monday 23rd

Kind regards

kevin

as promised heres some photosregards kev

thanks starts i will try to post some tomorrow i left my camera cable in adelaide so will borrow another cam

kev

hi j2 congratulations for Pilots Certificate and thanks for you comments hope to catch up again while i an over im sure i will get over to kempsey had allot of fun last time i was there a great group of people .we finished putting the decals on my sierra today looks even better than i imagined i had to pinch myself to make sure i wasnt dreaming

kev