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    Rans S-19 - Your thoughts?

    in Other Rec Aircraft

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    Considered a Cheetah?

     

    I also am looking and have my shortlist to the RV12 (which apparently has not been approved as LSA in the USA yet, perhaps thats why you can only purchase the wing kits at the moment) and the Morgan aero works Cheetah, an Australian made kit which apparently you can remove the wings in 10 minutes to trailer home.

     

     

    I need some guidance.

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

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    Thanks for your input, I will be reporting it to RA-AUS. I know that the coolant definitley overflowed through the overflow on the reservoir tank. My thoughts are this.Why did it overflow? The coolant was DEFINITELY below the max mark.

     

    Was there a blockage? CHT did not suggest this. But a lot of coolant came out.

     

    Oil and Fuel drain both exit the aircraft underneath, taking potentially flamable agents away from hot engine surfaces. Why is this not the case for coolant? If it overflows it pours all over the engine creating the illusion of an engine fire.

     

    In my situation I had every right to cut fuel flow and force land the aircraft in an area that would have definitely caused damage to the aircraft and probably injury or worse to me. I broke the rules and continued flying based on normal gauge readings.

     

    This incident has left me very conflicted about my future in aviation. I have always loved it, but this has highlighted the risks we take hiring other peoples aircraft. This is not a past time for anyone who is negligent or cavalier in any way. How do I take my friends and family in an aircraft I dont feel safe in? How can I be assured that the aircraft I am flying in is safe? People I have trusted to provide guidance have let me down.

     

    I have decided not to hire those aircraft again. I am looking for a new school in the Brisbane area that can be reccomended by popular groups. My other option is to go back into GA and obtain my PPL. More expensive but I know the maintenance is more structured and can be audited by the pilot at any time.

    Hi, i have had a similar experence with the same engine where the coolant tank split and only was noticed by the temp guage. Hang in there dont give up just becuse of this, it sounds like you handled the situation well and landed safely.

     

     

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