The Baron

Hello,Does anyone have or know of someone that would have a thruster T83 pod for sale?

Cheers Nick

Just had an interesting phone call from someone with an unusual accent, offering investment opportunities. Why I ask on this site is, they knew my name (no big deal) and that I was a level two maintainer.There is only one place this is on record, any other L2's had similar incidents? If so, how does one fix this problem?

How did RAA information end up in a telemarketers office?

Hi All,Where could I get a set of skins for a Chinook WT-11?

Regards

 

Bill

Hi Everyone,I have recently purchased a T500 that was a 99% complete rebuild project.

 

I am in the process of replacing the wing skins as the aircraft has been sitting in an open front hangar and the leading edge is stuffed.

 

With the skins off I have checked that the strut attach brackets comply with the AN 27-10-2004.

 

They all seem ok but there is a second set of these brackets inboard of the strut brackets which I think attach to cables? It appears that these are the old style seam welded variety.

 

Do these need to be updated as well or are the ok provided they are not damaged?

 

Thanks for your help

 

David

I heard yesterday that there is a chance that casa is going to ground the entire raaus fleet, also they are not processing rego renewels or transfers or new rego's until further notice, is there any truth in the rumour???? Cheers Steve.

Hi Guys and Gals,I am looking for some good photos of recreational aircraft for the new website. They will go on the "aircraft" page to give people an idea about the kind of aircraft we fly. So I need:

 

• Ultralight / LSA category: Jabirus, SportStar, Morgan Aeroworks, etc.
   
   
  
• Trikes / weight shift
   
   
  
• powered chutes.
   
   
  

 

 

I don't want to randomly grab them off the internet and having to chase people for permission. So if you have good quality photos, please send them to me under the understanding they may be used for this purpose!

 

Please email them to [email protected].

 

Thanks in advance!

I recently bought a 2nd hand Pilot Avionics PA400 3BL intercom.Would anybody have a instruction manual that i could copy as it didn't come with one cheers Steve.

Seeing the inspection windows just behind the seats reminded me of some photos Tony Tiffin sent me. Hope you don't mind me posting one of your shots here Tony.[ATTACH=full]15740[/ATTACH]

 

Nice presentation I'm sure you will agree. What do you think of the spinner?

 

Pud

It wont be 10-0049 as thats the number on my Thruster T83 which has flaperons and is a EHF version they done with a full rear pod which looks awesome too.I havent flown it yet as I'm building a X-Air S to get my licence in, not sure where you herd or read that you dont need a RAA licence or reg aircraft needed if flying on your own property but I do like the idea though :)

cheers Pete

reason i ask is all the serial numbers i have looked at only have 4 digits just curious? cheers Steve

Hello,just did a complete and thourough look over, could not find a plate still and also looked for rivets or rivet holes and nothing?I should mention its still running the origanal fuji robin 50hp and appears to have origanal alloy engine mounts..what has been removed and replaced were the wing box's,new mild steel fitted(raa phoned and noted)..I dont have a lot of history other than it was inspected in 1990 at mt,gambier by a Lyall Sharam then in 2009 it was inspected in nsw(somwhere near Sydney),wing box replaced and flown(total 3.5 hours logged),I bought this from another owner with no log book,no licence, (as he was a farm flyer who flew it on his own property{apperentlythe raa rules state no licence or reg required if flown on and within own property} wich he flew the day of purchace. other than that all I know is its a modified T83, one of 49 built...mods[ATTACH=full]15147[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]15148[/ATTACH] are : endurence tank and spoiler fitted, rear cabin new full alloy sheet fitted(to fill in cockpit) new doors fitted and a 3 blade brolga fitted..I was yold this eas done very early in its life..?

YESSS!!! :big_grin::thumb_up::thumb_up::thumb_up:I knew it was a good omen when I read all your good wishes this morning.

 

I now have 1.6 hours in MY airplane, and don't it feel good:rilla::rilla::rilla:

 

She flys very well with no unpleasant characteristics. It took me a little while to get back into the groove, seeing as how it was June last year the last time I flew a Thruster. Went with the instructor for a few circuits until he was satisfied I still 'had it'. I need a few more hours of circuit bashing to get real confident but I'm up for it:laugh:

 

I've got a couple of video clips I need to edit and I'll post the end result here if somebody tells me how to go about doing it.

 

One very happy puppy:thumb up:

 

Pud

 

PS The bloody gate takings were miserable!! A couple of old geezers snuck in the back way without paying and that was it!!

G`Day Steve, Well done!...Wish I could get that life span,here!Being covered certainly would make a big difference and the darker the hanger,the better, but it also depends on the hours flown and the intensity of the sun, as hrs flown = hrs in full UV.

 

I`ve always used UV protection...... Initaly I was buying AP303 from Wayne Fisher but I decided to try Armourall on this last set......I realy don`t know if it makes much difference!!!

 

Cheers,

 

Frank.

Geof, Unfortunately painting numbers on with the wing attached to the AC is a pain in the neck, literally!....I make my own skins and paint the numbers on after I`ve assembled the wing, but before I attach it to the aircraft,this way the fabric is tight and I`m not breaking my neck, having to looking up!....It seems a lot of trouble,but if you have someone to help you remove the wing, you`ll be much better off.Skin lifespan: When I was instructing and flying a lot of hrs, 3 to 3 1/2 years, max!...These days I don`t fly as much so it`s not exposed to the sun as much!...The current set is coming up to 4 years and still in good condition.

 

By the way: I make my wing skins in 2 seperate sections , much easier to construct!... I`ve put an extra rib in the middle end and this allows me to pull each wing tightly together and get a tighter wing, also to retighten later if required!

 

Frank.

Meddo, Is it Dacron and did you clean with solvent before sticking the numbers on?......Just interested!!!Frank.

Hi could someone please tell me what are the best method of attaching rego numbers to sail clothcurrently l am using the vinyl stick ons from my local sign writter l am having to restick them on after each flight is there some better system.

thanks Geoff.

they have been on. Give her a ring on 0429938426. Cheers Steve.

Hi Pud, I use Castrol Active 2t that is what Bert Flood reccomended to me for my 582 and i have had no problems. Cheers The Baron.

Well tomorrow is the day if the wind is ok.Tomorrow is the day when my T500 Thruster registered 25-0331 gets to become a flying machine, rather than a pile of rag and tube aspiring to be a flying machine:oh yeah: I'll get to Northam around 8am to help Steve do some final stuff, throughly check out the complete aircraft going over every control circuit nut and bolt, clip in the radio (hand held), and watch Steve do some strip runs. Some minor adjustments, another inspection of all components, and if all checks out, I expect to record Steve do a circuit or 2.

 

Who knows, by Saturday evening I may well have tasted flight in my own aircraft - it's been coming for a lifetime but the last 18 months or so have been excruciating!!

 

Pud

 

Here's a pic of the finished product.[ATTACH=full]13541[/ATTACH]

Hi Steve, Try Bolly Props i am sure they purchased the moulds for brolga props. Cheers Steve. ps merry xmas and a happy new year.

N0 worries mate glad i could help, Cheers Steve.

Hi Maynard, Tony's wife Kay has them you can contact her on 0754231963 or email [email protected] Cheers Steve.

No worries Phil i hope i was of some help Tony has afair bit of Thruster stuff and he is pretty clued up on Thrusters. Cheers The Baron.

thruster undercarriage

Hi Striker, regarding your springs and undercarriage try Tony Tiffin on 0408612621 he may be able to help he has a lot of parts for Thrusters. Cheers. The Baron.

single seat thruster info

Hi Andrew, Kay Hayes has handbooks on all of the thruster types, there is one that covers all single seat thrusters t83,t84,t85 series. They are very comprehensive and not exspensive about $48.00 each. contact no. 0754231963 Cheers Steve.

this is indeed avery sad day, not only for Kay, Sue, and Penny but for ultralight aviation as well.we have all heard the saying that everybody can be replaced well sadly in this case that is not true Tony can not be replaced nor can his experience and knowledge, he freely gave expert advice to anyone who asked and took nothing in return, nothing was to much trouble.I could site hundreds of occasions where Tony has helped someone with a problem. Kay ,Sue, and Penny have lost a much loved and valued husband and brother, aviation has lost his knowledge and his wealth of experience, and i have lost a bloody good mate, cheers Tony and may you rest in peace. Steve Meddings.

your right Gary it is terrible news.I think it would be safe to say just about everybody that has owned a Thruster has needed Tony's expertise at one time or another. I know my Gemini would not be flying hands off if it wasn't for Tony.Over the four years i have known Tony we have become good friends, and i am proud to be associated with him and TOSG. Together we have solved many problems for myself and others. when Kay told my wife Marilyn and myself of the prognosis i felt like i'd been shot in the guts at close range. I know Tony's dogged determination and if anyone can beat this he can. All the best my friend we will be up to see you as soon as possible. Cheers Steve Meddings.