turboplanner

47 minutes ago, facthunter said:

That's not surprising. The Previous SHELL recommended oil was done IN CONJUNCTION with Rotax. STATED as the ONLY one.. I'm surmising the OIL was difficult to meet the required performance in the more powerful engines coming Out. You can't do anything without spending money though. The earlier motors should be best with the oils that were suitable for them same as new oils don't suite older motors in old cars. It's not better just because it's priced higher.  It would be quite difficult to get an oilf or the Mini Cooper as an example were engine and gearbox oils are  common that's ideal for it because the additives that were used then are not compatible with the Catalytic converters required on road vehicles today. Nev

And that's because the design engineers of the manufacturer know what the issues are with THAT engine design whether deliberately in their design or by issues in the manufacturing process that can be solved by a special blend of oil, and that's why you refer to the manufacturer of the engine and use what the manufacturer specifies. As an example, if the manufacturer is specifying a specific oil or a specific oil change interval, and you decide to follow what someone you've never met says on social media, you could halve the life of your engine or worse.

1 minute ago, spacesailor said:

That ' fiasco ' of REGISTERED aircraft being removed from RaAus registration. BUT could be " grandfathered " to fly,

When never registered , ( only have to say " it has been flown previously " ).

Can I fly my 10-1103 , in Queensland . It was registered. 

I HAVE THOSE AUF PAPERS .

( and my weight is getting closer to flying maximum  weight ).

spacesailor

 

You had your opportunity and stood him up.

20 minutes ago, jackc said:

Word I get is that Qld is an unlicenced  pilots Mecca, and has been for years. Not enough resources to police it.  That costs money they won’t spend, besides IF someone crashes they probably don’t get to know, unless the pilot dies 🤢 What do they do?  Take his/her estate to Court?  RAA won’t investigate anything anyway.  It’s all under the radar unless someone gets caught red handed 

That's exactly what Brent was saying.

Yet it's on display here.

......soon the QUF membership blossomed from five to 8,000.

It was even rumoured (by a QUF official who remains anonymous because he is not allowed to speak on the record having been involved in one of the 35 attempted AUF coups, that bull (the model for parts of the Forest Gump movie) had beached his prawn trawler and headed for Queensland. Soon there were home made planes falling out of the sky from Cooktown [Cappy ref] to Eulo and the QUD breathed a sigh of relief; they were "free" as one new member from NSW said.

Epaulette, who had taught  many AUF members was outraged at the return to the dark ages and, throwing political caution to the winds, ripped into the hierarchy like Caesar at a BBQ.

"If they don't do their W&B they'll die!" Epaulette said using his favourite word which has driven thousands of students into compliance.

"I don't give a ............................................."

Dear Readers, 

Turbo was sorry to read the said news too, particularly since he had set up a sister company in Phuc Tay Province which mirrored that of Madam Truong's. His was the Phat Vanh Thin Holdings Group (PVTH) so he was in trouble too.

At the NatFly conference they'd had a private session where they discussed strategy to handle the situation.

Not many people know that when he was just 13 Turbo was thrown out on the street, and picked up by the  Painters & Dockers Union who used to feed him food scraps but promised him real money and a Valiant Charger for certain services. It might help to remind AUF members that compared to the Underbelly 13 executions, the Painters & Dockers through their young apprentice accounted for 42 with the old 12 gauge from over the office door.

Of course the Painters and Dockers had long been disbanded but they all carried, on a part of their bodies that rarely saw the light the initials RBNF (Retired But Not Forgotten) and Turbo had been called in many times for "services" .

Now they were about to regroup, head for Vietnam and return the favour.

On 11/04/2024 at 7:29 AM, Captain said:

..... his management of heavy issues of AUF politics, because he was convinced at an early age that these can adversely affect Weight and Balance, ...... as opposed to normal weight issues that just ......

Applied to people who drank VB and ate steak. One Emu Track has always said These things make you heavy and that makes your aeroplane (he was a stickler) heavy but politics stops it flying! 

And he was correct because the Queenslanders has just...

10 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

Ye Gads! - It must be terrifying to be you. How do you get outside your front door, let alone drive/walk on the public thorougfare?

I was responsible for over 1,000 lives in a high risk sport.

10 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

My (not yours) reality is that we live in a litigious society (courtesy of the Yanks, whom we so slavishly follow).

Nothing to do with the Yanks, our Precedent is Scottish 1932. Read the cases.

10 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

Seems ever few people, take responsibility for their actions, so look to blame someone else for every misstep, that they or others may make. 

Urbane scutlbut would have us belive, that we are all in danger of being sued for every sneeze, trip, decision that effects us or others. True or false, I choose to lead my life as a responsible adult, the decision I make are mine and for the most part are with due consideration to the law/regulation, moderated by a big dollop of common sense - I sleep well and my conscience is clear.

Not correct; the principles are easy to understand, which is why I posted the cases. 

10 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

Contacting the manufacturers of your aircraft, to request a letter of authorisation, for a proposed modification/change (could be change of battery make or a replacement tyre, propeller, etc) is both normal, accepted and if granted, sufficient approval to carry out the mods - this has nothing to do with how its registered, or how it may be used.

What you base your responsibility on is up to you.

11 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

Where do you get this stuff from?

PL Cases originally where being sued, and after I got smart and started to read cases, from the outcomes.

I already mentioned we have cases you can read on this site, and see for yourself that what you just posted is not really relative to your advice when it comes to PL.

If you read the cases you can see for yourself.

These days its your advice, your problem.

4 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

That is nonsense - a letter of approval, to install a modification,  from the factory, is a legitimate pathway - I have been there.

This applies in GA with reliable engines for ferry purposes.

RA is founded on the acceptance that engine failures will be a common occurrance.

We have a thread on Public Liability with real cases shown.

4 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

Another thought  - Contact the factory & request the approval  to install a ferry tank.  Nothing radical about ferry tanks, they are an established method of extending the flight duration in all sorts of aircraft.

 

The approval may or may not be given  and at this speculative stage (no aircraft) I don't know what factory aircraft you may end up with,  however some production aircraft manufacturers' are more flexible than  others when it comes to modifying their design.

Public liability issue from that advice.

30 minutes ago, Freizeitpilot said:

From what I understand, you can carry up to 250L of fuel in compliant Jerry cans, but they should not be carried on the outside of a vehicle in an area that may be exposed to collision risk.

 

Are NSW regs unique ? What if the airfield was in another State ?

The Regulations are State Regulations (as agains a common Commonwealth Regulation) so you need to check the States you are travelling to/in.

That doesn't mean they won't be identical or almost identical, but you only have to do the checks once.

In GA Flying where cross country flying is part of flying there isn't an issue because (a) you have about 6 hours range on board and (b) for most trips there will be several suppiers at the airport en route with the correct fuel and with earth clamps.

RA was intended for local flying, and people have stretched the boundaries without really thinking it through, using all sorts of solutions including dangerous containers, and dangerous refuelling and transport procedures.

The baggage trolly above is a good solution for walking distance provided the container is designed for fuel.

When you read the regulations there are also possibilities for transporting it, just not in the boot of a car.

For example it's illegal to refuel the portable tanks that sit on the floor or a boat with an outboard motor. That's because as the nozzle is pouring the fuel in, vapour is being created and is leaking out of the tank filler; on a hot day you can see it; you can certainly smell it. It's heavier than air so it flows down over the side of the tank and settles on the floor of the boat. When the vapour reaches 1.3% of the surrounding atmosphere it becomes explosive.  That's why you read about several boat fires every year.

That's why taxis won't carry your jerry can in the boot of a car - there's no escape for the vapour.

A ute is a different story; the jerry can can be tied to cargo ties and utes have a slot at the tailgate to let heavier than air capours out. You only need to go with your jerry can to the local pub where on weekends there may be 20 utes lined up and hold up a ten dollar bill.

KR's on the money about the crossover point for DG, but do your State checking so you are safe rather than just pick up any BS on SM.

34 minutes ago, Freizeitpilot said:

We’re all perpetual students aren’t we ? But, no, in this hypothetical, it is not a training flight.

I also understand that a 7kg beach trolley weighs about 6.5kg too much. So I’m still interested what ideas the RF Illuminati can come up with to resolve the dilemma in the scenario.

Research the NSW regulations for transporting fuel; that will put you on the safe track.

21 minutes ago, Captain said:

...... didn't get around too much as she just stood on one leg and gazed off into the distance ........ when she wasn't falling over.

 

OET was the inspiration for the identifying monika of a well-known aviation expert from WA, who is a friend and a big help to all members of the Wreck Frying 4Rum and he often gives lectures, invited to or not, on how best to keep the sand out of your engine during an oil change.

 

These are worthwhile lectures for all 3 of the WA AUF membership, but are a yawn for everyone east of the WA/SA border, where the eastern states membership mainly just want to know about .......

 

PS - In Melbournistan, the big question, is what size umbrella is needed for an oil change, whereas in Tasmania the dominant topic over recent days has been "What is all this white stuff?

.........Why Cessna 172s are so expensive, what sun cream is the best for flying, are Boings any good to fly in,  where you can get a replacement plug for a hole in the instrument panel of a Cessna 208,

how many V Tail Bonanzas were built and what were their serial numbers and stuff.

All of this was hard going for the friend who was not the sharpest tool in the drawer on the big stuff; but on the other hand his Quicksilver was known around the world for its precision build, and colour scheme designed to scare off thieves and roos. He was so meticulous that he not only put rubber plugs in the exhaust pipes after shut down, but wheeled the QS over to the milking shed and gave it 10 minutes in a bay to suck out any dust or spiders before startup.

He was also meticulous in ...........................

........the bone pointed at her by the Kaiditcha man, CharlieTwoFeet, a Malinger Man.

Charlie had bought a new pair of Nike Feathersoles and was looking for an excuse to use them.

Sure enough Missy broke a Sacred law by showing the Womens Business to One Emu Track who had always been a snitch, and the job was done and no one talked of Missy again on pain of a similar fate.

OET .................

3 minutes ago, BrendAn said:

there are probably nearly as many rec pilots flying unlicensed as there are licensed.  no one evers checks unless something goes wrong. lots of pilots out there that haven't done bfrs for years.

One of them thumbed his nose like that just before the last CASA audit of RA aircraft which took out a lot of non compliant RA aircraft pretty much overnight. It was surprising how they knew just where to look for the illegal planes.

.....Quandong nut into a shangeye.

They had Morning Grievances at which every member of Chambers was expected to come up with a new one every day. The Junior Members had the task of "running a grieve" allocated to them by the Uncles, Cousins or Nephews.

Missy ....................

15 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

 

So from what you've said

(a) RAA is bad because they couldn't tell you if fuel is available to suit you.

(b) You're going.

I guess you'll sort it out.

We had a series of threads on safe fuels where we weeded out the specifications, the motherhood statements that had seen people lose their engines, and the Australian fuels and grades suitable for aircraft use and how to manage them with their short time-expiry.  Most of this thread has gone off the track again, so I'd recommend owners to search for the detailed material.

50 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

To what purpose?

If they supply - Great! If the don't! no change! - either way it does not change RAA failure to support a large contingent of their members/aircraft.

 

It's up to you.

If you’re not going why did you raise it? 

 
iOR has a stand there. Anyone flying in who is flying in can call IOR and check the fuel available and price.

I can guarantee there won’t be any Mogas there. That’s a US blend of fuel.

7 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

Turbs -

 

What initiatives exhibitors provide on the day(s) is for them.

 

When I enquired, about ULP supply, with the organisers, RAA, they had not even thought about it . After further discussion, sort of agreed to the cartage of fuel on the courtesy bus (Parkes town/Airfield)

Do you really want me to phone IOR?

2 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

I am still of the opinion that RAA (the event organiser) have failed to support their members in this matter.

Did you see what I just posted?

Do you think he would set up a stand, but then pass up the opportunity to be front and central at the show for all visitors and rec flyers from his region?

I noticed this link www.flynforfun.aero

Exhibitors

ASRA Australian Sport Rotorcraft Association

Ozrunways

Bose

ATEC

Tecnam

Rotax

Jabiru

Foxbat

Avplan

Garmin

IOR Aviation

Australian Sport Pilot

The IOR Aviation story says"

“IOR Aviation draws from IOR’s foundation knowledge of fuel handling, distribution, and fuel management technology.
Through a dedicated fleet of IOR Aviation tankers, they supply Australia’s largest airlines, world class aeromedical rescue service providers, iconic tourism brands, general aviators, and the agricultural industry with a reliable supply of aviation fuel.”

Looks like it might be a bit bigger than some people have been portraying.

1 day 18 hours 3 minutes 23 seconds to go.................

"........wipe that smirk off his face with a little more effort?"

"No probs" she replied and sauntered off.

Not many people know that PooKacka (formerly Convictsville), renamed by the Kacka Aboriginal Corporation in 2023 after gold was discovered there had become a .................

.......come darn heah for a sec so we can have a littke chat." 

Fois always started out being your friend, but lie his women, never finished that way so Cappy selected WOT  bound for Kapooka, Koopacka, Pakooka,......anywhere and .................................

1 hour ago, BrendAn said:

You know all about transport. And you know a fuel company is not going to pay a driver to go out there if it costs them more than they make. I might be wrong, I am just thinking like a business owner 

Mini Tankers may not service the Parkes area, but if they do you can fuel a tractor, generator, pump etc.\

The other truck is a  typical local distributor for a district. The farm delivery truck usually carry about 6000 litres of fuel (4x2) or 16,000 litres 6x4 and depending on the district may have one or two bulkheads to separate the fuel types including ULP. They are usually out on farm rounds every day and will call in to drop of one 20 litre drum of lubricating oil or fill one tractor. In the cropping or cotton area the configuration can be 8x4 with a 4 axle dog trailer.

The 4x2 or 6x4 would be making a stop at the airfield for a short time, just as he would for a tractor.

56 minutes ago, BrendAn said:

A fuel truck is not going to go out there for a couple of hundred litres.

 

OK scratch that one then; they can find their own ULP, why would we bother organising the event?