Kev

On 20/1/2024 at 12:42 PM, BillLipson said:

Looking for recommendations for for where I can obtain a reasonably priced leak down tester in Australia. Must have the recommended 1mm orifice.

Sorry Bill, I sold mine on here just recently.

Regards Kev

8 hours ago, Marty_d said:

Hey folks, looking for tips and tricks to get the spring clamp on the no. 3 cylinder top coolant elbow.

This bastard is under the carb manifold and there's no room for the spring pliers (bent elbow type) to fit. The electrical box thingy is also in the way.

I don't really want to disassemble the stuff at the top of the engine to get at this - is there an easier way??

 

Thanks,  Marty

Hi Marty. The end caps on the pliers can be swapped over, if that helps (just held on with small circlips) also it may help to turn the spring clamp round the other way, although I assume you have tried that. 

Hi, I used to charge the headsets periodically with the Lynx charger. When I changed helmets, I removed the headband (and batteries) and just connected the ear cups to the click clack system on the Icaro helmet.

This just means I can’t talk to the passenger until the radio has been switched on, but with the click clack system this hasn’t been a problem at all.

I still have the Lynx battery charger if you’re interested.

Kev

This is not the L1 practical course is it? More info on your course please?

Since October 2018 attendees have also had to complete the online course whereas previously RAAus attendees obtained their L1 by forwarding the certificate. If you are in Rockhampton, Steve Bartlett is looking to host a course there and has all the details. Otherwise email me [email protected] and Carole will send details or add you to our waiting list

Unfortunately none that I am aware of (apart from the one mentioned above).

Kev

Years ago, I helped run one of these for RAAus. Steve Bell was the main guy, so that tells you it was a while ago.

What I would like to see is an even more hands-on course. I can imagine organizing a couple of planes and the class doing a 100 hourly or an annual inspection under the control of the teachers, who would be able to sign out the planes at the end.

Is there something like this going? What I don't like is the sort of course where the taught material consists largely of the regulations.

Carole and I have been running our Sport Aviation & Rotax Maintenance course (previously known as the WM/Rotax maintenance course) at various venues in Australia since 2012. This is a two day course with classroom and practical elements which include: wirelocking, filter inspection, conrod bearing testing, carb sync for both 2-stroke and 4-stroke and differential pressure testing. It is the HGFA Airframe and Engine course mentioned in the RAAus Technical Manual.

To date, we have completed 44 courses in NSW, VIC, WA, SA and Qld, but are currently ‘on hold’ due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Kev

Excellent write up Kasper.

I would and will vote for you on this alone.

Good luck.

The AirVenture at Oshkosh, WI, USA is having it’s 50th Anniversary this year.

We have booked a house which is a 13 minute walk away from the Hilton Garden Inn’s entrance to the venue, where you catch the free ‘internal’ buses. We only need one room, so have two queen bedrooms and a room with two single (bunk beds) available for between 20th – 30th July.

AirVenture runs from between Sunday 21st to Sunday 28th July.

The cost will be per room and in Australia dollars. Shared kitchen and bathroom but otherwise a private house, near restaurants and shopping. Do your own thing, just need to book your airfares and let us know when you are arriving at the accommodation. The owners can supply up to 3 keys for the property. AirBnB rules apply, i.e. no parties or loud noises to upset neighbours etc.

The house has already been paid for, so no refunds. First come, first in. PM me for further details if interested.

We have been several times to AirVenture so can help with directions etc.

Kev

Larry at Adelaide Airsports has a neat Cygnet for sale

Ive Done Kev and Carol MCNalley's rotax course twice now and it leaves anything RAAus is doing in its wake.... I think RAAus is taking a lot of steps in the right direction, but, God only knows why RAA hasn't endorsed them and a few similarly qualified guru's to travel and train everyone to at least a level 1...

The RAAus are recognising the course as an alternative pathway to L1. Everyone who has completed it, (regardless of what they fly, so fixed wing and weightshift alike), have received their L1 rating and therefore do not need to do the on-line test.

We supply a list of names to RAAus Technical after each course.

The course is referenced in the new RAAus Technical Manual, but unfortunately was not mentioned in the group email sent out recently, or in the Sport Pilot.

Kev

Hi Kev I want to book in for the coarse at gympie asI will be up there and have both 582 and 912.

The courses cover maintenance on Rotax 2-stroke and 4-stroke (including the 912 ULS)

Hi Guys

I appreciate the interest in the courses I am running, but please be aware they are Weightshift Microlight/Rotax maintenance courses, although the majority of the material would be of interest to 3-axis owners.

I would suggest you contact your RAA Technical Manager to see what is coming up next year with regards to courses run directly by and through the RAA. Darren has attended one of my courses, so he would be able to tell you directly whether he thinks it worthwhile for you to attend one or, as a 3-axis owner whether he has something more relevant coming up.

After talking with him, if you are still interested in coming to one of my courses, that is not a problem at all. They are open to all, no matter what you fly.

Send me an email and I will put you on our waiting list to be contacted when we run one in your area. We don’t have many venues available at the moment so it depends upon where you reside as to how quickly they come up.

Hope this helps.

Kev MacNally

HGFA WM Technical Officer

[email protected]

Only because you don,t know enough about the HGFA and their weight shift operations, training and instructors

Exactly the opposite ! As I said, you have no idea of what is going on. You obviously don't fly trikes

I assume they would be conducting these courses for trike pilots as well as their 3-axis pilots?

Safe Flying

Kev

Definitely not. I was just trying to make the point that it probably is not valid to make direct comparisons between the two organisations as they are very different beasts.

To suggest that it is not valid to compare the two organisations is, frankly, ludicrous. Yes, I am biased, precisely because I have done the comparison, and continue to do so. I would advocate that any trike owner does the same, to ascertain which organisation best serves them, and then make their own decision.

Fly Safely

Kev

I think it is just like driving, there are a lot of people out there that have been driving for years but are need of a refresher course in safety, new rules eg: mobile phones and the like to try and knock out some bad habits that they may have developed over the years, I think that the same would apply to flying...maybe even more important from the safety point of view.

David

Firstly, condolences to the family and friends of the gentleman involved.My question is do RA-Aus actually have anyone that is capable of doing a "proper" investigation of incidents, ie has formal recognised training in incident investigation that would be consistent with a coronial inquiry as an "Expert witness"?

Safe flying

Kev

If I'm correct, would that send alarm signals to you about using E10 in an aero engine?

Old Man Emu

The ethanol will combine with any water in the tank and come out of solution, thereby lowering the octane value of the fuel. If you are using the minimum octane fuel for your aircraft, then this process will reduce the octane value to below min requirements and you would be well advised to drain the fuel tank.

Safe flying

Kev

No, just the above venue in Victoria. He's over here visiting his Sister and has agreed to give a talk. We're travelling down from QLD and looking forward to meeting him.

Kev

No such thing as a core, they always come with carbies, 5k from flood with 3 mth/50hr warranty. Or 4k plus $300 freight from Rotax Rick remanufactured with TBO (600hrs+) warranty! Rick is something else, worth checking!

AFAIK, TBO on a 582 is still 300hrs. Plus 50 per cent equals 450hrs.

Or am I missing something?

Engine stoppage due to carb-mount rubber failure or leakage(Maj (or someone)) The 750 hr 912 we have has had the carbs off and the rubbers appear sound, pliable and sealed - irrespective of that should they still be replaced ?

 

thanks

912 carb sockets should be replaced at 5 yr/500hr iaw Rotax Time Limits.

From the Southern Microlight Club inc

To any and all keen aviators - Microlights, gyrocopters, ultra lights.

A special event will be held by the southern microlight club on Tuesday

the 26 February at the Manhattan hotel in Ringwood. It is on the corner of

Canterbury rd and Heatherdale rd.

There is a bistro for tea at 6:00 pm followed by our speaker at 7:30 pm.

It may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear Brian Milton, the first guy to fly around the world in a microlight.

This guy is a world renown speaker ! As well as being an eccentric Englishman !

The cost of the evening is $20.00 and $22.00 for the meal which is an all

you can eat affair, we need bookings to say how many are coming for catering and seating in the bistro area.

Please email our club secretary.

[email protected]

All,

Be aware that there have been recent changes to CAO95.32, including as stated above, permission to operate over built up areas (min 1000' above highest object and glide clear distance). These changes apply to both RAAus and HGFA and are in effect immediately. HGFA are currently working on updating their manuals.

Other changes include, criteria for penetrating controlled airspace, over water flying limitations, new height limit of 1000' and flying in proximity to personnel when taking off & landing.

Safe flying

Kev

I think the SST with the 80hp has the most economical cruise going around at the moment.Bluey.

Kev

True Crezzi, but I believe these are normally recorded in the flight log. As far as I know, the 'landings column' in maintenance logbooks is a legacy from GA where they may have some maintenance events based on the number of landings. To my knowledge, there are no such events on RAAus aircraft.

Safe Flying

Kev