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    Changhe Z-10

    Marty_d commented on red750's aircraft in Rotorcraft

    I think the bottom picture may be an off-brand Lego version.
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    How come "ENGINE" says "1 x M14-PS" when it seems to have one on each wing?
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    Just watched this, it's on SBS on demand. Guy Martin learns about jet engines, trains in a Jet Provost, builds a model jet engine in one day (yeah maybe) and finally gets to fly a DH Vampire around the Swiss Alps. Good watch!
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    Oh, thanks, but she's not in that shed. Up the road in a bigger one.
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    Nice welding!
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    Fantastic, thanks guys. How about general logistics about starting... special equipment, ground etc? What I mean is, my plane is currently in a farm shed. The paddock in front of the shed slopes down slightly - there's no flat land. Currently hosts a flock of duck. My general plan is to roll the plane out til it's clear of the shed, shut the doors to avoid blowing everything around behind the plane, tie the main gear to trees/fenceposts, chock as well, put the wings back on and prep for starting. Are there other considerations? Is it best to peg down carpet under the plane or is that more of a risk than it's worth? Guessing it's a good idea to rake away any gravel / sheep shit etc in front of and around the plane first also? Any hints and tips would be appreciated, thank you.
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    Yes I wouldn't pressure test the tanks. This is my question though, is it standard practice to pressure test the rest of the fuel system?
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    Any advice on the necessity / tools / process of pressure testing the cooling, fuel, oil systems?
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    Not a good look for CASA. Approving a flight which they knew was going to land on the racetrack when the only possible direction to land in took the plane into a no fly area.
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    160m
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    You don't need the deci- and centi- words. Works better just with the thousands. 1 litre =1000 millilitres. 1 kilometre = 1000 metres. 1 metre = 1000 millimetres.
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    You pay extra for that.
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    Jeez he'll be tired when he gets to takeoff speed.
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    The prop is technically clear...
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    This seems like a viable product - given they have $9b in pre orders for 2000 aircraft, the market thinks so anyway. Not a true electric as it uses a small turbine to recharge the battery. Home | Electra.aero WWW.ELECTRA.AERO
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    Are you required to tell them?
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    Beautiful aircraft. I love the look of the Ryans, especially polished aly.
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    Question for the brains trust. What type of tubing can be (or is generally) used for brake line - and where can I get it? As per the photos my U/c is off a Sav. There's a threaded fitting which looks to hold a tube about 6mm od, around 5mm I'd. Marking on the stub of tube I pulled off the cylinder says PA12 DIN 73378. It appears to have a flange at the end but I'm not sure if manufactured that way or formed by the clamping action. Been googling but no luck. Any thoughts?
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    Brilliant. Add a bit about Ian as the founder and how he runs the whole thing out of the goodness of his heart, and you could ship that straight to RA-AUS.
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    I think we need an essay.
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    I think there's been a bit of a problem with both this site and Social Australia for half the day, I don't think it's yours. And ignore Microsoft.
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    There's half a dozen Trump threads over in Social Australia, guys. Thanks Ian for taking those steps!
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    Wouldn't there be a rolling group of say 40-80yo's making the bulk of members? So as people fall off the perch on one end, more 40 / 50 / 60yo's get to a financial situation where they can start living a life long dream.
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    I reckon the skydivers hanging from their seatbelts were calling him f...... Luke.
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    How did he miss the panels behind but not go over the edge in front?
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