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I have a 912UL manufactured 2007, 2000TBO, with TT1500 hours from new. It is in Maryborough. Is anyone interested? I would like $7500ono. It is still in the aircraft in use - no issues - just looking to get a new engine soon. Thank you for your consideration.

Hi all. I am flying solo from Maryborough Queensland to Yarrawonga Victoria on 31st May in my microlight and then return about 13th June. I am hoping someone can help me with 50 litres 91ulp fuel at Goondiwindi, short stop, and Narromine, overnighting. Of course I will pay for it ;-) You can see my updates at www.facebook.com/megaflight

Hi Farid, Do you fly and Airborne XT trike? The Cruze is about 5-10 knots slower than the Streak 3. But it has a greater climb rate, and has a shorter take off roll and landing roll, so better for climbing in hill country or use on short runways. Will also soar better than Streak 3. Hope that helps.

Today i had a wonderful sunset flight over central Fraser Island. Departure and return was Maryborough. Also flew on Wednesday morning to top of Fraser Island, and last Sunday to Childers Wings and Wheels. Each time i had a different friend in the back seat. Might need some solo time soon.

Nice work and nice trike

Yep same for me.

I'll be there both days, so if you see a lost qlder give him a fly please

I'll be there. I hope I'll catch up with some of you others. Do we wear a red rose or something?

wow, that will be in for maintenance :-)

Here's a better shot.... http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/singleengine-plane-crashes-at-moorabbin-airport-20140218-32xgs.html

One word.... "FAITH!"

You know the circular holes also add strength too. Amazing little holes they are. Looks really nice.

That's awesome. Looks like you had fun and did very well. My turn for navs is coming soon too...

Whats the kneemount? I'm looking for something to use with my mini in my trike. Thanks.

For those that want more power use of their ipads, here are some very useful tips - worth watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOqHpatTyj8 Updates for me: I just bought a ipad mini yesterday. Will be here to play with this week and over Christmas. Still looking to do my Navs endorsement hopefully early 2014 (which I can not use an ipad for of course).

The hanger (building) itself isn't the problem. It's having somewhere with a runway to put it, and the council certainly wont let anything less than professional and sturdy into the airport here. There is not really even a way i can see to tow an aircraft by trailer into the airport to assembly and install the wings. Our airport is registered and has RPT movements.

That's 3 hours drive -way to far for a nice 1-3hour sunrise jaunt in the sky. But thanks anyway.

Nev, airpark will be a while and i expect very expensive to buy into. There is land for hangers but no hanger space in Maryborough just like Hervey Bay. No one is keen to build as far as i know. Any info re hanger space would be great.

Owning your own aircraft is a dream for many. Owning a microlight should be the cheapest means of aviating. But alas - in these parts it seems it's not so affordable. Fortunately I currently have access to a hanger on a farm - but it's recent become very crowded. I have owned my XT912 trike now for a year. In the whole time I have owned it, there has been No hangerage come available at our local airport (YHBA). And it's seems it's a very 'who you know' community. There is however hanger land available in blocks of 600m2 - that's a very large hanger - 20x30m! After hanger construction, lease costs for such a block are $20k plus per annum, plus rates and power. So not really an option. I have started asking people I know in the area with farm property - but everyone seems rather shy of the idea fearing the worst case scenario. Option three could be to buy my own land. Build a house and fly from the backyard. But a suitable sized property would be at least $400k, plus rates etc. Then we'd have to sell our current house in town and build a house. I guess buying a property with a house already on it is an option, but they start at $500k for a run down renovator. (I'm not that rich). My last option seems to be to get a trailer and store the trike at home. But by the time I rig the wing there won't be much time to fly due to thermals, sea breezes or darkness setting in. And, there are no suitable ways to access an airstrip to rig and derigg as required. (probably worse wear and tear than in the current hanger). So I see 5 possible options that will work for the time being. 1. Stay where I am (I pay for hanger space) and move trikes around every time I want to fly. (risk mine getting damaged). 2. Make some new friends with property. 3. Win lotto and buy property. 4. Get a trailer - oh wait - I'll never fly then due to setup time and additional wear and tear. 5. In consideration of 4, sell my trike and forget about flying Can anyone help me please? Conclusion. So - when you consider learning to fly and owning your own aircraft... don't worry about the cost of learning to fly, or the cost of buying, or registering, or insuring, or maintaining an aircraft. It will be the cost and inconvenience of finding a suitable hanger with maintained runway that will be your nemesis. Aircraft >$20k. Annual fees >$1k5. Hanger >$250k.(unless you already have suitable property). No - I didn't do my research properly before I got into this activity - but maybe this will help others before they do. Thank you for your time.

Shame about the low quality but you get the idea.

My xt912ul trike went easily to 9,200ft with two on board. So not a problem for them. And yes, that is a very beautiful scenic video.

I did mine early this year, and after warming up the engine, I had 110-115psi. The engine had 1200 hrs. I cranked until the pressure stabilised. (approximately 3-5 seconds). Hope that helps.

If you have a wifi network you should connect it to that. Don't know about using an SD card.