Cosmick

This topic was discussed in length some time back. 

55 minutes ago, Yenn said:

Many years ago I needed extra fuel for a long trip. Not a jab, but what I did was carry a 20l container in the fuse with a fuel line from the fuel tank breather to the bottom of the container plus a vent line from the container to a vent point outside. That meant that at start up fuel was drawn from the container through the fuel tank and used. The vent to the container acted to vent the main tank when the fuel emptied from the container. It just needed a spevial cap for the container with the two fuel lines. It worked well with oniy a small amount of fuel left in the container.

Used on PPC Aerochute, I have used on seat beside me used as described by Yenn, worked a treat (same level as main tank). Fuel cap has 'O' ring so sealed system, if fuel cap not airtight would not work

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1 hour ago, M61A1 said:

Except that RAAus has specifically excluded operating an engine "on condition" in LSA and flight training. 

 

 

Tech Manual 12.6.2

“On-condition” is not available for LSA unless the manufacturer states otherwise.

 

My Aerochute is Factory Built as was my Quicksilver and slb's Airborne, all LSA. Aerochute Industries has already stated maintanance as per Rotax schedule. No manufacturer is going to increase their risk changing this requirement. My flights average 0.5 - 1.0 hrs clocking up 20hrs per year if lucky. Just have to facter in $30 an hour for TBO.

9 minutes ago, Thruster88 said:

AD/ENG/4 Amdt 11 spells it out very clearly, private and aerial work(flying school, agricultural etc) aircraft in Australia do not need to comply with the manufacturers recommended TBO, TTIS or years. Presumably RAAus aircraft would be covered by this legislation.  

post a link please

On a LSA what level Lame has to conduct rebuild

I read 12.6 re Piston Engines and Condition reports but have been advised by Manufacturer and RAA must comply Rotax Schedule. Is factory built but not Training aircraft. Advised still adhere Rotax Schedule. 

Is it different for experimental and Home built ? Many aircraft engine out there especially 2 stroke beyond years.

16 hours ago, Wirraway said:

Just in simple terms, anyone have a rough cost estimate for a 300 hour overhaul on a 582, please?

 

Mate just had a 582 done at Dalby, cost over $3000

my 503 is at 300 hrs, spoke to Tech Mngr was advised that needs TBO as per Rotax schedule being 300hrs or 5 years. Well Sh1t mine is 13 years old. My question  - how would the Insurance Co treat your personal liability claim if your engine is ou of hours/time.

6 hours ago, Arron25 said:

The ASIC card and similar cards, like the Childcare BlueCard ( insider knowledge), were solely designed as a revenue device for the appropriate departments, with scant regard for their advertised purpose.

As their primary roll of revenue, they have been , of course, spectacularly successful..

 

Normally anything with 'safety' tagged to it is there for perpetuity...regardless of demonstrated ineffectiveness

But we have seen a small gleam of resolve, when the expensive and completely unnecessary passenger scanning was removed from the regional airports...

We could live in hope that there will be a flow on, but I really can't hold my breath for that long

My Wife is a School Teacher and she is INVITED each year to renew her Blue Card. She is reminded that she cannot work without it and if she did she would face fines and or imprisonment. Oh and yes she must let them know if she has been naughty and shouldn't have the card.

There would be over 200 staff at her school.

Of course instead of going Kamikazi and flying directly into a full pasenger jet, Terminal or fuel tanks the Terrorist is going to Land and be caught by Authorities because the ASIC was missing.

I have this on my phone. The key word is “frequent “

Other decommissioned aircraft in Thailand

Pattaya, Thailand

On 17/10/2020 at 1:37 PM, M61A1 said:

This could cause me some issues.....I frequently use my prop as a brake.😱

I would have thought the the whole Drifter was a brake

1 minute ago, octave said:

 So do those pills really work?   Just asking for my grandad

Yep

I was going to suggest a blue tablet to get your Horn going again

Passengers would get a great forward view

Beautiful video Frank

11 hours ago, red750 said:

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ok found it. Is there a time limit

Hi Ian.

Looking for "mark all items as read"

inside posts looking for "edit/delete post"

TAS usually increase 2% ea 1000' so at 2700' 92kt IAS, TAS would be up 5.4% = 97kts. (just saying)

Got a report yesterday from a customer in WA with a CTSW who replaced his factory Neuform prop. He is pretty happy

 

• Pitch 27.2º (within 0.3º specified tolerance)
  
• Test carried out without spinner
  
• Conditions (approx.)
  
  • 1022.1hPa
    
  • 14º
    
  • Wind ESE @ 11kts
    

  [*]Load

  • Two pax
    
  • Approx. 60l fuel
    
  • 10kgs water ballast
    

  [*]Run-up info

  • Oil temp 150º
    
  • CHT 170 º
    
  • Oil press 25psi
    
  • Idle RPM 1650
    

  [*]Take off

  • 15º flaps
    
  • 5400 WOT @ 65kts
    

  [*]Climb out

  • 0º flaps
    
  • 5400 WOT @ 85 kts building to 90kts
    
  • 1,000ft/min
    

  [*]Cruise readings

  • Oil temp 200º
    
  • CHT 165 º
    
  • Oil press 50psi
    

  [*]Cruise in sequence @ 1700’

  • 4200 @ 90kts
    
  • 4400 @ 100kts
    
  • 4600 @ 105kts
    
  • 4800 @ 110kts
    
  • 5000 @ 115kts
    
  • 5400 @ 125kts (This was only held for a short period but we believe the speed could have continued to increase at this throttle setting)
    

  [*]There is a noticeable lag when throttle is applied rapidly – it’s only momentary, but noticeable. We think this may be a characteristic of the high aspect ratio producing momentary cavitation. It’s not problematic, especially as all of us use gradual throttle increases.

  [*]Given the reduced swept area of the props, it may be that the breaking effect on final is reduced – again, not a problem but requiring a bit of relearning.

We are very pleased. It’s going to improve marginally with the spinner. Also, we stripped the sealing tape between the wings and the fuselage. We know from previous experience that when it’s replaced it will effect the speed by at least a couple of knots.

 

 

 

VERY pleased with the results. The system definitely exceeds our expectations,

Any comparisons Mark.

I was pax in a R22 cattle mustering. Surprisingly it had a Lap Sash. Not very reassuring. couple mil perspex to hold between thumb and forefinger for added comfort. Forces kept you in the seat though.

I use 9v batteries commercially. I dont buy Eveready or duracell any more, too dear. I prefer Woolies and Coles own alkalines also AA and AAA. Aldi comes in 3rd.