Keenaviator

The windmill was actually a ferris wheel. Makes no difference - it still shouldn't have been there

Laurie

When I started flying trikes in the late 80's we used to be able to brag about how safe they were, no control surfaces, everything triangulated so very strong, no fatalities, the safest aircraft! Up the performance and up comes the risk with it. Laurie

Hi Kasper,I would be interested to hear more or from others on your Streak III comments as I was under the assumption (only from others as I have never flown a Streak III) that this wing was a generally well rounded and stable wing in comparison lets say to the earlier Streak and Streak II versions.

Would like to hear anything you or anyone else wants to add on this especially when you say "I can see people getting into trouble with quickly".

 

Whilst this may not be the thread for it I am always interested to hear the more experienced among us comments on the likes of the Streaks, Cruz & Arrow S & K wings. It's all information I like to tuck away for upgrade time :-)

 

Cheers

132'C ? Any body got a jab engine that does not go past 132'C especially climb out on a hot day? Really interested to know.

Very few have said there wasnt a problem but many have said CASA action is not detailed and unjustified. If fed from this report its no surprise as it too doesnt differentiate models of engines either. Ill bet that amongst some shoddy info on the problems, the size of the engine (both makers) IS known.This report doesnt breakdown engine type or even seriousness of problem

No doubt throughbolts are an issue, the upgraded 7/16 with o rings is a full tear down to fit Id expect. Hoping for owners this isnt whats required to release limitations.

 

The concept that resonance is involved.....maybe but surely that makes the data applicable to engine cylinder configuration

 

What the report does indicate is what a bad year of problems can do to a small data set. The previous >2013 report draft indicated failure rates the same for both manufacturers.

 

With some stretching it also might indicate something introduced into Jab engines around 2007/08 has brought in significant issues - any guesses?

IF it was icing related there would be no evidence there. Nev

These whingers will change their tune when/if they find themselve in dire need of medical aid and transport to the best trauma facilities - the terrible helicopter noise will be the best sound they've ever heard.

Everybody - and seriously - email O'Sullivan, congratulate hiom for opening this au to proper inspection. THIS IS IMPORTANT! - not just for Jabiru but to forestall CASA expanding this kind of BS throughout the Rec Av scenario.https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Contact_Senator_or_Member?MPID=247871

I just thought the driver must have been a tail dragger pilot with that sort of skill.

I found it interesting today walking around the Watts Bridge breaky. Out of 25 plus aircraft, there was only one Jabiru. Another arrived as I was leaving but it was a Rotax powered one.

I don't regard a 48 degree turn onto final with a 1700 fpm decent rate a slow decending turn.

Huh? I don't quite get what you're saying here ...

Havent heard of blade cracking, only the hub and it was installed wrong.Bolly make the blades to Jab spec, very similar design the their own but done in fibreglass not Carbon fibre.

yep this was amazing, nearly 1000ft/min climb, if my arithmetic is correct. In the Grob it was saying 3-5m/s. I couldn't believe that we could fly so far and so high without burning petrol. We were up for 70 min but could have stayed up for hours. Loved it.

Hi KAImpressive height gain.

 

You obviously knew you were very close to the 4500 step between GBR and the Gap but, seeing you and your buddy in those great photos I'll pay even more attention to the possibility of traffic in the area as I thread my way across the Range there.

 

Happy NY

 

Kaz

 

EDIT...I just noticed on the Melb VNC that Mt Hickey is shown as Mt Mickey which prompted me to ask if you launch from there or somewhere else. k

Would that look the same today. Looks like the fire area.

Yesterday I had an enjoyable paragliding flight at Fairhaven, at the start of the Great Ocean Road. After getting a bit bored hanging around the takeoff hill I started exploring to the west. Managed to climb to relatively low cloudbase (orographic coastal cloud) and continue on to Lorne.

RV 7. They are sweet.

Last flight for me, last week. A relatively short cross coutry flight, Flowerdale to Glenburn. The same day one of the guys flew from Flowerdale to Koo Wee Rup!

Starke isn't a field you want to have an EFATO. Something I certainly considered when I visited in my Jabbie. I'm sure Ross was doing the best he could with his situation. Laurie

This is very sad news. I had the pleasure of meeting Ross, along with a lot of other terrific people, at Starke Field in July this year. I wish to add my sincerest condolences for Ross' family and friends who must be feeling quite numb. Laurie

Perhaps you can reduce the amount of reserve fuel you need to carry in your tanks, Guernsey?

My reference to CASA as maggots is at the organisation..not any particular individual, although Im sure there are many there.... and there are probably lots of nice people too...but the "CASA" yes is a maggotCASA as an organisation is feeding on the carcass of general aviation and pilots, to grow into more blow flies and feed on it again until it is non existent....

 

And whilst i respect you right to object...I also reserve my right after such a long drawn out frustrating effort...i have never had to deal with such an inept organisation in my life!

The use of the word 'maggots' in title of this thread is a generalization and offensive.

Unfortunately it is a clear indication of the mentality of some of our membership and moderators.

Not impressed.

My 3300 Jab engine has to date been excellent. I installed a separate naca inlet and large duct to the latest issue jab oil cooler. Just forward or cooler is a controllable butterfly valve and manifold. (same effect as cowl flaps) Oil temp is fully controllable, and kept at the 80 to 90 degrees range.It is a great option with jab engines, and is usually fully closed in cold weather cruise, to fully open during a hot day, to anywhere in-between as required.

Lower engine cowl has a ram air opening directly on to sump fins also.

 

Dave.