Rolf

I think it was stated in this forum that out of 2000 Jab engines in service only 50 reached TBO. Enough statistic for me. But I also understand that for a private owner doing 50 to 100h a year it might not be such a big issue. For TFT's it should.

Thanks Pete

Thanks Pete Any contact details? Are You actually flying a Nieuport. That's on my bucket list after the tailwheel endorsement and some more practice Cheers Rolf

I am planning to get my tail wheel endorsement. CAn Anyone recommend a good TF for this in the Brisbane area? Happy new Year Rolf

Thanks May Did not get the Email. Will check with the office that my Email is on file.

Sorry May to disagree I think RA AUS has a responsibility to keep members informed on this issue. Nothing to do with being the police for CASA. Members need to be informed to do the right thing and be informed about legislation. But I agree that the CASA timeline was irresponsible and did not give RA AUS a chance to inform members appropriately.

My apologies to RA AUST assuming common sense from CASA on such an important topic

Agree and appreciate everybody needs a family break. But if RA AUST and CASA were in closed consultation on this matter I would think that RA AUST was informed before their XMASW break or was there no consultation which would add to the CASA conspiracy theory. Happy new Year

So why is this not published on the RA AUS webpage yet. Is our safety manager sleeping at the helm again. Surely RA AUST was informed before the XMAS closure that this would come into effect.

Thanks to everyone for asn interesting rad on this forum. On a private note I would like to say that I don't mind the different views people share and the occasional battle of the engines is sometimes very entertaining. I don't think in a private forum we do not always have to be politically correct by the book. I 6hink we are doing quite alright comparing it to the childish discussions of our politicians during parliamentary question time. Merry XMAS and save and happy flying in 2015

Really nice we'll done can' wait to see more

Hi Ian I think the site is excellent as it is. Working with computers every day I personally like it simple and easy as it is and thank you for your effort to provide us with this excellent source of information. I personally like to be able to freely browse all topics that find my interest. I personally would not like information to be filtered. Kind Regards Rolf

Hi Gandalph No offence taken. As I said before there are many different aircraft types that suit different purposes. I think we all know that there is no worlds best aircraft that fits all. I am sure there are many Jabiru owners that had many enjoyable flights in their aircraft and so did I. I personally enjoyed my flights in a Tecnam P92 and the slow flying characteristic's and short landing capabilities of the Savage Cub. Of course not the right aircraft to go fast from A to B. So let's be tolerant of each other and enjoy and learn from our different experiences and not feel personally attacked when someone else enjoys a different type of experience or has a different assessment what risks are safe for the skills You have. Coming back to the topic of this thread. When it comes to training aircraft it is a totally different ballgame. I believe that a training organisation should asses very carefully what aircraft is safe for a student pilot. Most of the training is conducted doing circuit training. I hope we all agree that an engine failure after take-off or on short final carries a very high risk not just for low hour pilots. As a business owner myself despite the safety risk for the students I would be very worried about the legal liabilities for the business, operating an aircraft with the known issues. After my own experience I personally support CASA's recommendations in respect to the training operation of Jabiru powered aircraft. Time will tell. I would probably try to cut my losses and asses other options. FK9 with ECofly engine 8l/h at 75% cruise 2500h tbo., good safety record in Europe, $20,000/y less fuel for a training organisation. Worth a thought ? I personally would like to try one, even the red handle above the head would give me personally a lot of comfort in the NT. As I said just my personal perception.

I am not an aircraft engineer and do not have the experience to compare or make claims what is thye best aircraft in the world, someone else did. I just asked a valid question. ' Thanks Oscar that is valid information. Just to explain were I am coming from. After 2 engine failures during my training that almost put me off flying. I feel it is important that student pilots are well informed what the risk of particular aircraft are so they can make an informed decision which flying school to choose. I understand there are multiple reasons why people choose to fly a particular aircraft. But if an unexperienced pilot asks a valid question I would expect that he is not put back in his box an experienced members would give their unbiased advise leaving their ego aside and trying to be helpful rather than judgemental. Thank you and safe flying