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Recreational Aviation Australia in their magazine “Sport Pilot” (May 2018 Vol 81 (5)) says “ NEW EAST SALE CORRIDOR (page 13). Pilots intending to transit East Sale have a new track to follow. The May 28 revision of Airservices publications will see the creation of a new lane of access through the East Sale active restricted area. This will be noted as Danger Area D353. RAAus says pilots intending to take advantage of the changes must read ERSA and associated AIP products before accessing the corridor to ensure they are conversant with the requirements associated with the danger area and surrounding airspace. Where any doubt exists, pilots are encouraged to contact the airspace administrator via the contact numbers provided in ERSA. Pilots using the corridor should monitor East Sale approach on frequency 123.3 Pilots should also have the frequency on standby in the event of an emergency which might require them to request access to airspace beyond the limits of the corridor. Pilots should also monitor 126.0 (LTV CTAF)

I don't believe Bairnsdale has been targeted but West Sale certainly have ! ..... Bob

Pulling the prop over before each start is, in my opinion essential, to not only check the compressions, but also to introduce some heat into the cylinders . I always pull over at least 10 blades before each start . Have never had any start problems . My first battery lasted 6 years . My second Odessy in now 4 years and neither have required any additional charging. I live in on the Victoria South coast . It gets real cold down here in Winter .... Bob

" all three occupants " , " an electrical fault " .... Hmm !

You are correct Yenn . I was a consultant to Alcoa at their Anglesea Power Plant in '94,'95 and '96. Their installed capacity was 150Mw from a single Siemens turbo-generator with steam supplied from a natural convection tower type boiler, firing pulverised brown coal from the nearby mine. Most of the water was supplied from on-site bores. The coal had a high Sulphur content, so SO2, discharged into the atmosphere was always in issue with the environmentalists, and probably signed the final death knell for the station. As you state, the power plant did, in fact, supply the majority of the electricity to the Point Henry aluminium smelter ...... Bob

The d.c. output for Jabiru 2200 engines, up to engine S/No. 22A-2661, is 10 Amps,.... Bob

Sounds like you've got the 'hots' for Trina Phil. When you say " she looks about early thirties maybe " I assume you don't mean that's when she was 'born'. I don't think you've sunk to those depths yet, but then again,one could say that you've let yourself go somewhat lately. Anyway, giving you the benefit of the doubt, you are only about ten years her senior. Go for it young fella and good luck, you just might bring home the bacon !....... Bob

I can't recall, but doubt that it would have been less than 20oC or more than 25oC ... Bob

Yes , ambient temp. does have an effect on CHT's ..... Bob

I think as a safety precaution you would be well advised to have someone familiar with Jab engines check it over before next flight..... Bob

Derek , I'm no expert either, but all I do is click on the box that says "attach files" which takes you to your photo library . You then select a photo then click " done" and it appears into your reply. I am an Apple user...... Bob

There are many ways to deal with your issue. Sending the engine to Jabiru involves removing and reinstalling the engine, but at least they should warranty the repairs, providing of course, that you agreed to the work they recommend, which may be substantial. If not done already, they would want to replace the through bolts, pistons, valves, rocker bushes, upgrade to dual valve springs, check and hone barrels etc. etc. without even knowing the condition of the bottom end. Sometimes the costs can get up towards a newer generation reco. engine, but without knowing the history of the engine it is difficult to say. The other option is to ask Jabiru if they could recommend someone they consider competent near you to do the work, which may not come with a warranty...... Bob

Paul, If this is your aircraft , you can easily adjust the instrument to give you an almost full scale deflection. I have my EGT's set to 750 degrees and CHT's set to 160 degrees, like this....... Bob

'Bird watching' is, and always has been my main past-time, but I still manage to get the Jab up fairly regularly. . Was speaking to Lilydale CFI this morning who indicated that they are currently flooded with students, managing to keep 5 or so instructors fully occupied . He was doing a doctor charter into YBNS in a Beechcraft twin, which meant him hanging around filling in time ..... Bob

what about the 71 to 74 year olds ?

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Don't tell me, ....... ' and got it weighed on the local butchers scales' !.... Bob

Agree that there are generally always other visual cues out there, ( smoke, water waves etc.) but surely some sort of low level 'wind direction and velocity' indication shouldn't be too much to expect..... Bob

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You don't have to move off the mainland BP. Anywhere down here is OK this time of the year, but you may need to migrate North in Winter.... Bob

Ah, the good old Bex, I well remember, but tell me BP , what do you live as these days ? ....... Bob

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