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I should have the bike this week. The only foreseeable problem is registering it for the first time. That involves me taking it to regency pk for an inspection..Oh well, its been a while since my last visit to YPPF.

 

 

I guess it will fit comfortably in the rear of a J230. It will really open up travel possibilities now!

 

 

Hi, They were advertised for $2990.00 plus gst in the trader by a company called scooterqld. When I wanted to buy one, they advised of a `currency surcharge` of around $220.00 stating they like to be totally `transparent` with all costs? I decided not to buy one from there yet until the `currency surcharge` was removed. I have since had a reply that the `surcharge` is now $94.00.

 

 

Have any of you readers had experience with the Di Blasi folding motorbikes in planes? I am looking at getting one for the obvious benefits they can provide. (anyone got one for sale?)

 

 

I`ve had the prop `bite` me with compression kickback when not paying enough attention to the `pull through`. hurts the fingers. My cessna is much more leisurely but could be unforgiving as it can start easily by hand (When set up to do so)

 

 

I had the same problem. I fixed it by lifting the cover underneath the pilots seat and tightening the connectors as they worked loose.

 

 

I had a look on google maps and there doesnt appear to be any when the photo was taken.

 

 

That was a very good write up of the trip, most enjoyable thanks. Have you flown the Speed?

 

 

I used to carry `start yer barstard` and did the hot water thingy UNTIL I got a Deka Battery. Now the starter goes harder for longer and with the choke on `hard` just until it fires and runs. No more embarrasing cold mornings with the cowls off and technams cruising past laughing and pointing.

 

 

I fly a J230, a 172 and a 210 and I find the J230 the most pleasant machine for long distances. It uses about the same amount of fuel as my Magna except I am going double the speeds. I agree there are tecnams and sportstars that have `better` control feel and better finish but for 100k, most people I talk to dream of owning a J230 let alone a sportstar or tecnam at a third more. Jabiru are 95% there..just 5% to go.

 

 

Buy a new Jabiru ;)

 

 

Are you sure that is a photo of Kingston?

Looks like Elliston to me.

I heard there is a new strip near Penneshaw, anybody know anything about that? Muston Heights is a good place to visit with accomodation and car (and fuel) just zoom in on `Muston`(on google maps) next to American River and you can see the strip clearly. Dean and Judy are your hosts. ph. 08 8553 7367

 

 

Does anyone know if they are increasing the price on the entire line?

I would speculate and say only the J120 is increasing in price.

The Jabirus are considered `underpriced` when you compare them to imports, even at 10% dearer, ESPECIALLY the J120.

 

 

Elliston S.A. on the west coast is always a good stop. Walking distance to town.

 

 

I guess us 230 drivers are lucky our planes hardly get anywhere near vne so our wings cant fall off.

 

 

I find 65kts on final with full flap does the trick in my 230. I have run out of brakes doing just 10 kts more. Also full flap is required to maintain a clear view of the runway ahead as no or some flap tends to get the nose quite high on the flare before touchdown.

 

 

I would like to know as well as I had `wisely` taped up the doors at Porepunkah before it rained to stop the water filling the cabin but when I removed the tape, it took some paint as well as it was quite cold and brittle. I think the aviation name is matterhorn white but surely someone has matched it with an auto equiv. I have seen paints matched on other aircraft and I`m not impressed with the quality of the matching when done by a paint shop.

 

 

If you `feel` through the lining of the centre console where the txp connector would be, you will see a cut out underneath in the fibreglass (in the side of the console). You can then cut out the lining to access the BNC connector and nut for the antenna. It is tricky but doable.

 

 

Just out of curiousity, is there a minimum operating OAT for the Jabiru?

That would be when they wont start..inbuilt protection from the cold..

 

 

There was another post with the same question not long ago (about 3 pages back on this group)

 

 

Have you done the cooling mod with the oil cooler shroud and removing the gull wing baffles? Its in Service letter JSL 004-1. I almost fixate on the oil temp guage when it gets to 100c. In cruise it stays around 90-95c on a normal day.

 

 

I had a look at the J120 manual and it doenst mention any limitations on max ambient unlike all the other J`s which list max as 38 degree ambient. I also noticed the J120 at 2600 rpm using 11 litres ph does 100knots, at 2700rpm using 13.5 lph does 107knts and at 2800rpm using 15lph does 105knots! maybe a misprint of some kind. I expect Jabiru may make an amendment to the manuals for the J120. I would be interested to hear if it has `no` limitations considering all the other factory models are limited to 38.

 

 

I recall one fibreglass training aircraft having a spar temp probe that gave a go/no go on hot days...may have been a Grob or something like that. Certainly not a Jab. I think the engine overheating would be the only thing holding back a Jab driver on a day over 40.