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Not a J160 but an " 18 year old " 55 LSA . Bob

Dreamin' Alan dreamin' Bob

Mardy , Leaking of the rear seal is certainly rare , and most of the causes of seal failure have already been listed here . I also know little about the engine , but assume that it was reconditioned at Jabiru. If not , I wonder about the seal/shaft running surface , or if the seal is in fact the correct one for the application ( shaft dia. Etc. ) Main bearing wear as well as shaft distortion as mentioned by KA are other possible causes . I also assume that the cylinder compressions are all similar. Not really related to the seal problem, but mentioned on this thread , most 2200 engines take 2.3 litres of oil , however Jabiru had a number of different dipsticks for the 2200 . Establish the correct oil volume for your particular engine and mark the stick accordingly. As others have said , keep us informed of progress . Bob

Yeah ,but it is white (well nearly) and it does have three wheels , blah blah blah . Bob

[quote=" I cant immediately see an advantage to not buying a 3G capable ipad (which has a GPS reciever built in) Andy David , I have a Garmin 196 and a 32GB 3G iPad loaded with OzRunways . I do not have an iphone. When at home I use the IPad via a router connected to my desktop , and when touring use the ipad 3G facility to check email , aviation forecasts etc. etc. I usually find that 1GB , at $20 , lasts over a month when touring , and I need not worry about finding a wifi signal. This setup suits me fine and the features in OzRunways are well documented .As previously posted , for about the same cost you get an IPad with all its features and another moving map , colour GPS with enough functions to satisfy even the most discerning .

Here's another one ! Bob http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=1143348987001

TP . Could this possibly have been a VH registered Jab ? Bob

Don't even try , its a complete waste of time and money ! Bob

No landing fees at Farri's . I think we should all move up there . Bob

Check out Pud's post ( 4/9/12 ) - " Farri's Place " Bob

You probably missed the Gorilla as well ! Bob

Sounds a bit like Frank's place ! Bob

Yeah Ian , I always had my doubts about the Maj . But you can tell by that grin that he is indeed a happy man . Just think Maj.you will be able to save at least 30 mins each way on that weekly trip of yours . I can tell that you are getting excited Maj. Bob (another happy Jab. pilot )

My understanding is that there may be a considerable delay with a non GPS EPIRB , following its activation . It appears that , if the required satellites have passed , it may be some hours before they return and the signal received by AMSA , whereas with the EPIRBS with GPS the signal is received immediately , and with greater accuracy < 10 metres . Well worth the extra dollars ! Bob

Probably best to wait until the preliminary report , at least , is published . Bob

Looks like one of those genuine brick ....houses there in Pic #2 Louis !

Ignorance may well be bliss , but it won't help if the fan stops . Better to remember that " knowledge is power " and its application to your performance as a pilot in the normal course of events , or some unforseeable contingency . Bob

Compulsion , many of the points you raise are valid , however irrespective of what engine you fly behind , always be mindful of the potential of an engine failure and fly accordingly . Much , mainly well intentioned , comment has been said on these forums regarding Jabiru engines , some from authoratitive sources , some not . Whatever the engine , familiarise yourself with its operation and learn to detect any departure from normal operation. A 'one pilot/owner' should learn to detect any change from normal operation fairly early and act accordingly ,opposed to an aircraft in say a flying school , used by many different pilots with no real " ownership" of the aircraft .Ensure the maintenance is carried out regularly by someone really familiar with the engine . I find that some owner/maintainers are excellent , others not so , and the same applies to licensed maintainers . Bob

PPQ. Airborne again Bob

Think he may be in cahoots with the Maj.! Bob

Jabiru don't recommend lifting wing by wingtip . Bob