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Looks more like a Baby Lakes, fin/rudder not classic Pitts shape.

There are aspects that look like Maule (fun/rudder, Wing tips, struts).

This video might help too?

Density altitude is simply a way of describing the density of air under current conditions. It takes into account the two factors affecting density, namely: - pressure, which is affected by elevation and changes in the atmosphere (high/Low pressure patterns as you’d see in weather reports). - temperature. After correcting for pressure and temperature we express the result as a density altitude, which corresponds to the density of air in a standard atmosphere. Aircraft performance is then calculated in terms of this standard atmosphere.

Procaer F.15A Picchio?

My dad flew a Metal Sokol, he said it was a nice aeroplane to fly and couldn’t feel the difference with the reverse tricycle gear. It had a supercharger you could select on/off manually.

I retract the Messerschmitt and Bucker. It’s a Mráz Sokol of some sort. M1D ?

A Bucker or Messerschmitt?

Looks like it’s fitted with a Walter engine, a Zlin?

Sai Machetti of some sort?

I’ve seen too many people die playing this game, some very innocently relying on people subsequently proven as not competent to be maintaining an aircraft. Based on benjam’s posts I gave him what I consider to be sound guidance. If you’re not certain you know what you’re doing, then get someone who is competent and learn from them. Benjam has proven he is sensible by identifying the RPM drop during run-ups and had it resolved by a competent person. The problem has recurred, so rather than give fixing it a go himself, which is what some seem to be suggesting, seeking the assistance of a competent person is my recommendation.

Hi, this is not the place to learn about maintenance. If this is your aircraft take it to a reputable maintainer to have the problem resolved. It may be a problem other than simply a plug. I know of a pilot who died and his wife was seriously injured as the result of trying to resolve ignition problems by replacing plugs. The aircraft suffered a partial engine failure after takeoff which resulted in a stall/spin.Accident Report Treat any unusual system operation seriously and don’t muck around with trying to fix problems if you’re not competent to do so, you’re dead for a long time! If you have a desire to learn how to maintain the aircraft have a suitably trained person train you and supervise your work.

Right decision made, great work. I’m still yet to have a paper chart or my eyes ask for a password to function. I use Ozrunways, but when operating over unfamiliar countryside I print enough material to get me through should the electronic stuff fail. There’s way too much reliance on electronic equipment, I recently watched video of an experienced pilot in 8/8ths blue sky with their head buried in 2 electronic devices for 6 minutes “looking” for traffic. Meanwhile their inexperienced pax located the traffic by looking outside! During this time they overflew a busy regional airport with the autopilot engaged and not looking outside once. The pilot was happy to proudly post this video.

What a load of crap! At no time was anyone at risk and the crew would have made a PA explaining they were descending to a safe altitude. The fact that some people watch too many crap TV shows about aircraft incidents doesn’t warrant compo.

I think you’ll find they are in a data base designed using the same fields as ATSB. This was done several years ago to make the madatory reporting easier, The stuff presented to members being a report of some sort created from the database. The money has already been spent.

Yes, agree. Why collect this data if it’s not being put to good use. I think it’s seen as a regulatory requirement, but they don’t see the value in analysing it.

The organisation should periodically review the data to determine accident rates by type/location/phase of flight/nature of Flight/quals of pilot etc. Based on the findings targeted training programs would be developed to correct any issues. So far, I don’t see any evidence of this?

That’s a shame, I was looking forward to a fresh outlook on recreational aviation.

But never fear! CASA are about to introduce new legislation in the form of CASR Part 91. Which will mandate pilots to declare a MAYDAY when their endurance is less than 30 mins. Do CASA really believe that would have prevented any aircraft incidents relating to fuel starvation or exhaustion?

Why Woman’s lucky escape and not simply Pilot’s lucky escape?

I’m saddened to report the pilot passed away due to injuries suffered in the accident.

If it’s the owner, he’s a very experienced and competent pilot. I do hope he’s not badly injured.

I doubt fixation had much to do with this accident, he did a 180 degree turn during a go around according to the report.

When I teach stalling I put emphasis on the scenario exactly as you describe. A bounced landing - high nose attitude, decreasing airspeed, low power. The typical crap recovery taught during the pre solo stalling will not prepare a pilot for recovery from a bounced landing. Typically the trainee pilot is taught to recover from an entry from level flight, wings level and power off and to lower the nose, then apply power - how do you do that when 10 feet off the ground. In fact, I don’t actually have them stall until they can competently and confidently recover from just prior to the stall using the same technique you’d use in a go-around. I then progress to stall recovery, again from realistic scenarios such as crosswind and final turns.

Having read the incident report, it would seem the pilot was unable to control the aircraft during the go around? As an instructor, I have flown with many pilots who struggle to effectively execute a go-around. The common themes seem to be their instructor either intervened to rescue a poor landing or did not train the student to fly a go around at all. I insist on the trainee making the decision to go around and not wait for me to prompt them. I do teach how to recover from a minor bounce, but I never rescue a poor landing for them. If they’re not comfortable - go around! I’m not saying this is the case here, but just passing on my observation. It would be good to see RAAus publish some training material on this subject.