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...?

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JimG

Jim are you building a 2/3 scale DH Mosquito?

JimG

dieselten can you tell me which bolts failed top bottom and on which sidethank's A.D.

Anything you would like to share will be appreciated.

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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.

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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

However a solid lifter engine with fine finned heads, even CAE, also privately so does Jabiru, says this is a good cobination unlikely to give problems. (I was talking to Ian about buying a new CAE and he said I didnt need it)Camit have used this as their starting point and developed further

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

Sheeeeeeeeeeeesh you blokes,

JimG

The question CASA is addressing is, if you buy a new Jabiru and fly it prudently, as it comes from the factory, will it be reliable? (By any reasonable standard.)Well, the answer used to be "No". A flurry of "fixes" followed purchase, mostly wild, woolly and wrong.

 

Jabiru seems committed to hydraulic lifters. The early engines failed utterly and completely. Maybe, after conscripting hundreds of unsuspecting buyers into its development programme, Jabiru has stumbled on an answer.

 

But I very much doubt it. The problem wasn't maintainers couldn't adjust the tappets. The problem was that the tappets required persistent adjustment, and that announced something was seriously wrong.

 

So, shoot the messenger and throw another red herring into the pickle.

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

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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.....!

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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.

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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