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I made quite a few changes to my cowls and oil cooler position which have resulted in cool CHTs. CHT on number 4 (generally the hottest) gets to about 130C on taxi then drops to about 105 or less in the air. I climb out at 80-85 knots @ 700fpm or better. Laurie
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Plane Crash in the Hunter Valley
Keenaviator replied to Jabiru7252's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Trike wings are very strong - I can only think of a couple of reasons why they might fail: 1. base bar pin/bolt not secured properly 2. damaged leading edge tube (spar) or cross bar 3. exceeding pitch limits resulting in a tumble - no indication of tumble by witness 4. failure of side wires (unlikely as these are duplicated in all certified trike wings I'm aware of -
Light aircraft crash, S.A. Riverland
Keenaviator replied to onetrack's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
You're digging way too deep. -
Light aircraft crash, S.A. Riverland
Keenaviator replied to onetrack's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
My low flying takes place each take off and landing - probably a bit cryptic but that's how my head works.... -
Light aircraft crash, S.A. Riverland
Keenaviator replied to onetrack's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Or take off and landing- low flight x 2. -
Light aircraft crash, S.A. Riverland
Keenaviator replied to onetrack's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Yep, I do it at least twice every flight...... ? -
I used Poly products when rebuilding the Corby Starlet (21-3381). I used the Stewart water born system for painting my Jabiru.
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Exactly. From my observations there is no washout built into my Jabiru's wings. The washout is created by the rigging of the ailerons and increases with application of flaps. That said, it's stall characteristics are very good, a tribute to the design.
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Your idea sounds interesting Bruce. My Jabiru is the long winged SP (U/L). The flaps on it are really long and ailerons pretty short. I have the port flap slightly reflexed to compensate for the roll tendency caused by my weight in the pilot's seat - 90% of my flying is solo. I don't think there would be much to gain from raising or lowering the ailerons for me.
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Huey crash Anna Bay 6/9/19
Keenaviator replied to turboplanner's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Sorry folks but I'm feeling a little angry about this 'accident'. -
Bungee/shock cord suspension tips?
Keenaviator replied to rep003's topic in Trikes and Microlight Aircraft Usergroup
How did you go with squeezing the crimps, keeping tension on the bungee etc? -
Bungee/shock cord suspension tips?
Keenaviator replied to rep003's topic in Trikes and Microlight Aircraft Usergroup
I've replace one on my Edge X 582. From Airborne, advised that zip ties are ok. This is what I did then covered the join in heat shrink. -
Aircraft in forced landing, Moorabbin
Keenaviator replied to cooperplace's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
At this time of the year in cool humid conditions I often experience carb ice with my Jabiru. It doesn't behave the same as my (ex) C-150 which had a Continental 0-200. Clearing ice with the 0-200 resulted in very rough running followed by an rpm increase. The Jabiru just gently increases rpm by 100 to 200 but remains running smooth. -
Pretty happy with my Jabbie aircraft and engine. In response to the title of the post, I have been using a mixture control on my Bing carby for almost 200 hours now. Very happy with the way it works.
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Gyro hits a Combine Harvester near Moree
Keenaviator replied to alf jessup's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Many learning hang glider and Paraglider pilots manage to hit the only tree in a paddock. You tend to go where you look. That applies to motorbike riders too. -
The FASTEST Airliner you've never heard of.
Keenaviator replied to Phil Perry's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
Concorde was an airliner and pretty fast. -
CASA 292/14 - Conditions and direction about Jabiru engines
Keenaviator replied to coljones's topic in Jabiru
I’m confident with this device. Oil looks good. The original catch can gets the muck. According to Rod S at Jabiru the top dipstick device is more a muffler to smooth out the crank case pulses that pushes the oil out. -
CASA 292/14 - Conditions and direction about Jabiru engines
Keenaviator replied to coljones's topic in Jabiru
I’ve been using the Jabiru top of dipstick condenser for a while now. It works. It no longer dumps oil. Recommend. -
The humble Jabiru gets another thumbs up from me in this topic.
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Yak-9 crash in Gippsland kills pilot
Keenaviator replied to red750's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
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Thanks for your detailed explanation scsirob. All I can report is faultless operation for well over 100 hours.