Sean

Thanks blueshed, Spriteah and Captain.Still absorbing the lessons from that first solo. I think the interesting psychological thing is being surprised at being surprised. I mean that although I expected that flight to be different (less weight in the aircraft, no-one to ask for an on-site second opinion, etc), and had prepared myself mentally for it, there were still a couple of very predictable things that caught me out:

 

Instructor hops out - I take a deep breath, pre-take-off checks, did my radio call, and started the roll, kept it all straight and clean - all going well, I thought. But then the Jabiru just leaps into the air like a rocket and some part of my brain is saying "It hasn't handled like this before - what have you done wrong!". Eyeballs get distracted by the rate-of-climb indicator ... start fiddling with the trim ... get behind on the post-take-off check list ... almost forget to retract flaps (got them up at 80kts - no harm done, apparently).

 

So brain then says "You almost stuffed that one up - better pay more attention to those other checklists". Right, turning downwind call ... checklist: "My harness locked and secure ... your harness locked and sec-"... "hang on" says brain: "there's noone else here - christ, you're in this crate by yourself!" ... eyeballs decide to move on, but get momentarily hung-up on the engine-start checklist instead ... brain rallies, tries to get a grip ... stutters out turning base call ...

 

And then it all comes together again and I fly a tidy approach and grease it in for a satisfying landing.

 

All part of learning I guess! Anyway, have since done another half hour solo, and you're right, it does get easier. Or at least the old brain is less startled about the whole affair - but seems to be enjoying it just as much or even more!

 

Cheers,

 

Keith

I laughed when you mentioned about the ROC indicator.

When I did my first solo back in late 06 the gauge went thru the roof so to speak.

To be the only one aboard is something very special.

For me, I am about to add to that milestone of doing my first solo cross country.

Who would had thought, certainly not me..........

All the very best to you.

Sean.

Cheers, thanks again.

Sean.

RX probs

Hi again.

Well, the Delcom 920 radio works great with the engine off. Both Tx & Rx are crystal clear via the headset.

But with engine started the Tx is great - radio checks say it 4's. But the Rx audio is distorted (you can hear them but they are garbled or scratchy) most of the time, it sort of comes and goes. Also, with engine started the you can not adjust the squelch to make noise.

I have tried a RFI filter without any luck.

The unit is panel mounted in the dash and instrument/engine wiring is very close by. And we are running a 4A Power Mate off a Rotax 447

Any suggestions?

BTW: the aircraft (Supa Pup) flew for the first time on Sunday since we purchased it back in August. It was nice to see her up where she belongs.

Ta.

Sean.

You only have a few more days to respond.

HUGE COSTS, ALL PAIN, NO GAIN.

If you feel like I do then tell them, ACT NOW.

And if you don't feel like I do, then do nothing at all.

Here is an email another pilot has just sent me, hope it is of some use to you.

Sean.

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tried to email my response and the DOTAR sever blocked it as spam !!! I guess thats one way of preventing complaints.

If you want to try email, send something your response in the format below to [email protected] .

I printed out the attached document, filled it in with the responses below and faxed it to them on 02 6274 7804.

You could also print it and post to the address on the form but please respond somehow. If possible, use your own words for the responses - of course, if your views are different to mine than that won't be a problem ;-)

Joint Consultation Paper Response Form

 

 

 

 

 



Please advise your main involvement in aviation:

 





 

Key Change Proposals The four government agencies invite you to advise your comments on the subject

http://casa.gov.au/newrules/airspace/jcp/jcp.pdf

Hi Helmut.

Thank you for your kind offer.

If you could contact me by email with your details that would be greatly appreciated.

[email protected]

Thanks.

Sean.

I am looking for a basic slip/skid gauge, either "in panel" or "flush" mount. Can anyone tell me where I might get one from?

Thanks.

Sean.

I appreciate your help, thanks a lot ;)

Sean.

Thanks, good idea ;)

Sean.

Hi.

My Rotax 447 is mounted upside down in my aircraft, hence the spark plugs point down. Whilst the HT lead caps/rubbers are in very good condition and fit firmly onto the solid post spark plugs, I would like to add a bracket or clip of somesort to "craddle" the spark plug lead cap so it can not accidentally come off.

Does anyone know of a proven method and or product that will do the "craddling"?

Or, is this idea a waste of time and effort?

Thanks.

Sean.

And theirs is a REAL Cub like mine, if you did your tailwheel in that, you really did it...well done. Question, do they put the student in the 'proper' command seat i.e. rear, or in the front? also, what starting procedure did they teach you?

Sean.

Hi Browng. Nothing to do with the actual topic but saw your logo and had to say, just got my tailwheel endorsement in the Caboolture Recreational Piper CUB and I enjoyed every minute of it, what a classic aircraft........

Sean.

Thanks, I have the info, all the best.

Sean.

I appreciate your help, thanks.

Sean.

Hi Ralph.

Thank you so much.

The headset box is what you have mentioned.

The problem was the wiring between the box and the set but all is fixed now.

What are your thoughts on the ground plane or is the metal frame enough for a fabric covered aircraft?

Take care.

Sean.

Cheers, I appreciate it.

Sean.

Hi.

I am after an operators manual for a FUEL MIZER fuel flow gauge, can anyone help me?

Thanks.

Sean.

Hi. I have a Delcom 960 panel mounted radio in an aircraft I just purchased. I don't have any headset audio or side tone and I am not sure about the PTT wiring and there is a "home made" heaset box with a "modulator" adjustment and it all interfaces back to the radio via the MIC & SPEAKER connections. Can anyone give me some info on the set and how it should be wired?

Also, the aircraft is fabric covered, do I need to put a ground plane surface under the antenna base? It is currently mounted on a small plate attached to one the metal cross bars.

Thanks.

Sean.

Hi. Are you interested in any Rotax engine work coming your way?

Sean.

Found it, thanks Glen.

Thanks Glen & Harwis.

Glen, I couldn't find the PDF on Rotax's site?

Sean.

Typical EGT & CHT values

Hi

Just bought an aircraft with a Rotax 447.

Can you tell me what are some typical values for EGT & CHT.

Thanks.

Sean.

Hi and thanks for the offer, I'll keep it in mind.

If you like you can send me your contact details [email protected]

And that link to the airshow was great too, thanks.

Safe flying to you all.

Sean.

Hi and thanks for the tip.

If anyone else knows of something for sale, please let me know.

A Jab would be a little out of our budget at the moment but it is also nice to dream, one day......

But we do have plans for a bigger aircraft in the future, someday.

And if anyone has a spare seat out of Caboolture or Redcliffe and wants a very well behaved passenger, please email me [email protected]

Thanks.

Sean.......

SPMK1

If the nose is pink as in the ad, I think we should quickly change it black or something!!!!....What do ya reckon?????

Sean. :confused:

Please do.

And if you do make it to Caboolture, please let me know.