JimG

Good one JG

Good one , John. JimG

Nice photo FT, do they have a website.? JimG

Hi hyundi, welcome to the forum. I'm very interested in the LC heads, could you tell us what the problems were that you've had with these heads...? cheers JimG

Don't temp me ........ I'd be crazy enough to try....! I was very involved with the 80% DH Mosquito the Terry Kronk had underway when he died. He and Bryce were doing a brilliant job and I was deep into the overhaul of the 770 ranger engine he had planned to use. JimG

Hi dmech, how is your research coming along, I'm very keen to hear what you have discovered as I have 2-2200's that I want to rebuild for my own projects. Anything you would like to share will be appreciated. cheers JimG

Here is the Yahoo Group about the aircraft, not a lot of members or activity there. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/aquila787/conversations/messages I'm pretty sure he is in America and the prices are in USD. cheers JimG

Depending on how some Jab owners feel about operating out of Ycab with Jab engine limitation about to be enforced. There could be some space become available after Jan 31. JimG

If this is an easily proven fact , then I believe a fair compromise would have been to exempt these engines from the Instrument by means of engine number identification (just like any AD ) . Surely it is within the records of Jabiru engine numbers / sales to easily identify the range of engine number that apply. JimG

Is the Drifter with the 912 a factory built....is it being used for training..? JimG

And this is why I seldom post JimG

I've been following this thread from the very beginning and this post in my view is without doubt the most accurate description of this situation. JimG

For those who question whether or not an auto engine can sustain long periods of high power output. Just watch this entire clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tEqwXrqzH4 Cheers JimG

I've done it twice and no issues, I rang them first and had a quick chat about my intentions. I got verbal confirmation that my projects where OK to commence and should be able to be registered. He asked me to send in the 'intention to build form' which I did straight away and in about a week later I received from them a 'builder pack' that had all the required form and some other helpful material for homebuilders. Very helpful and sets out the procedures to registration...., easy . cheers JimG

I've done a few hours in that Tiger , it sure is sweet to fly, as easy as a Cub JmG

Hi dmech, being in the engine re-manufacturing business myself, I am really interested in what steps your have taken to eliminate the resonance problems. I absolutely agree that the bigger bolts will still break in the long term or in the short term shift the problem elsewhere. The flywheel bolt failures are the first red flag for me and I really question the logic in changing from all wood to a composite propeller. JimG

That's made my day.......Gold JimG

Nice.............. JG

'Aye' although the name 'Thruster Pete' might be upsetting to a famous porn star somewhere who answers to that name Good luck with your new purchase Pete, are you going to be flying out of kentville..? cheers JimG

I'm wondering if it is possible to monitor any migration to RPL. Because there seems to be a push towards the RPL, potential or current RAA members that are a little on the heavy side may look at that as an easier path to their goals. Not really a level playing field now is it .? Sing out if you want to go for some Gliding lessons Geoff , I might tag along and have a go myself.... JimG

Great read, GG , thanks for sharing..... JimG

Congratulations Geoff, you've well and truly earned the euphoric feeling you have right now . Flying aeroplanes and dead reckoning navigation are skills that none of us are born with , so they have to be learned from square one. Some people find it easier than others no doubt and the hands of time do play a part in the rate the skills are mastered, but clearly through your passion for flying and the determination and tenacity to work though the tough times you've been able to achieve your life long goal . Power to you , Mate . So go ahead and enjoy this new privilege of airborne freedom to explore our part of the country where you'll find all the regular flyins with new and interesting people to meet. Blue skies and tail winds Cheers JimG

Reminds me of the legendary story of Faith , Hope and Charity fighting against long odds in the defense of the Island of Malta in WW2.....! Cheers JimG

Brilliant, there are quite a few Airdrome planes being build at Watts Bridge . With all the participants helping each other out , it is a great mutual motivating environment. cheers JimG

Unfortunately from what I have read around the place , the Big End roller bearings are the leak link and often fail anywhere after 300 hrs. Rotax recommend a new crank as a part of the major overhaul. Just what I have read..... cheers JimG