fred cenko

One only needs to reflect on the recent Air Crash Investigation series regarding the Columbian Air Bianca disaster that crashed when it ran out of fuel when they were put in a holding pattern by ATC.The pilots did a great job in this case,putting peoples lives first.

Need more of these fantasy ventures,what a sight to see that massive rocket take off,hope all goes well.

Well if he ever gets the sack ,he can always get a job with the a lot of these cheap nasty couriers we have around.Ive been a victim of a few of them lately.

Hi Fred,I got the 20s dual pack and installed in helmets for PIC and PAX and have the SR10 with vhf chord from Adrian with the amplifier. All works so well. Very important when first turning on the VHF to precharge the amplifier with a couple second press of the PTT as the amplifier is powered by the SR10.

hamburger with the lot like your 20s,only for very close range intercom and to pair up with a couple of other apps,but suits me,maybe upgrade later.

I have several mates using these for powered paraglider (PPG) operations. I will be getting one soon from Adrian of Backpack Airsports to link my headset and VHF on bluetooth for PPG.

Got it all on order with Adrian down SA.Funny thing with these new Sena bluetooths acording to their compatibility charts on their website , is that they all seem to only work with the older airband radios that you can only get in the US why is that?,and i am not going down that illegal minefield,but rather

stay with my Icom-A15 with the preamp connection.

Like most open cockpit flyers I have been frustrated with Comms especially radio communications. Have recently been trialing Sena Motorcycle comms buitl into the helmet with radio interface for UHF and VHF and WOW it actually works very good. All wireless the bluetooth intercomm works up to 2km. Paired to iphone and due to very good noise cancelling Siri works and calls are clear at both ends. HD music if you want it and it works great and ive got a 503 within 12 inches of my head. there is a chap in SA who has created aviation packs. I wont advertise him here but if you want his details PM me. (how is that any different).

Yep found out today after many searches they are ok with the icom a-15s,and have ordered one with a headset and cable.So looking forward to be able to clearly hear people on it especially on a safety point of view..Seeing some youtube footage on them they sound crystal clear and not overly expensive either.

Howdy all I am thinking of getting a SR 10 bluetooth system set up but would not have the faintest idea if a popular ICOM- a15

radio would work on these as i know they work with certain brands of ICOMS,just wondering if anyone out there has a

set up I am refering to before I blow my dough ray me on one .Cheers.

Just what I need.My intercom is the pitts.

Just wondering what people are using ( if anything ) to protect composite props from stone chips & general wear?I came across this on the Aircraft Spruce website -

 

3M ALUMINUM PROP TAPE - 2 WIDTH from Aircraft Spruce

 

Has anyone used this? Is it any more durable than the polyurethane tapes like the one linked below which I have been using, it works OK but I would like something even more durable -

 

3M POLYURETHANE 8561 / 8562 PROP TAPE from Aircraft Spruce

Im with you Jac, mirror is good for filling up the dash thats about all

I use a trusty little pocket camera called a Scoutgaurd sg570 I dont know if they sell them anymore,ive had mine for years for surveillance on my farm,even had it outside in the rain as they are waterproof.I now have it in my garage

hidden in a secret spot pointed to the aerochute with a hardened chain and padlock.Thats my insurance,as insurance for Aerochutes is b/s anyway.

I would call your local insurance broker,they will search and find you the best insurance people for that.They will charge you a small one off fee only,but its better than ringing around yourself,and being put on hold for ages.

Good one ,a 4.45am first light flight for me tomorrow morning,weather has been pretty windy and wet up here lately.

Cheers mate.Mine is a pull start so I don't have the starter motor problem. When I was learning it annoyed the hell out of me. It's easier to turn around when I fly solo, make sure the chute inflates correctly, then I look up and off I go.

I personally like the idea of the mirror, will give it a go. I noticed yours is mounted on the solo weight. do you move it when you carry a passenger or not required?

Hi Jac

I put the mirror on as it hampered my head movement looking up when i take off solo,as the starter motor sits right behind my head.You can position yourself off centre on take off ,but you will risk rolling the the cart

if your chute hangs to the side your sitting nearer to,easily done as it is a 3 wheeler trike.With the mirror on i still look to

either side BEFORE applying full power, looking in the mirror and checking the chute,when chute is in centre,full power.I find the mirror is great once your confident with it.Pick them up on ebay.Hope that helps.

I used to watch these planes take of and land many times back in my surf fishing days.,of course exercsing caution is always a priority on different types of surfaces.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2YaPQzMEZE

He could have saved his plane from flipping over and eliminating any damage to his plane if he would have landed the plane more to the right of the picture on the harder packed sand unless it was high tide when the incident happened and he only had soft sand to land on I am guessing.Glad he is ok.

Unless he is giving you free flying lessons,it might be and i say MIGHT,to just bite the tongue for a while.If your paying him,make sure he has signed off all your flying hours with him ,and give him the boot.Your not married to the guy. I am sure you will be fine with the next instructor,as you seem like a patient fella.

“As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind - every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder.” - John Glenn.

Would need to get that chute up in a hurry ,away from that bursting heat too.

Absolute legends as was Allan Shepard before him.We use that word legends many times,but words cant describe these guys,Their missions never tried and tested apart from Yuri Gagarin just beating them,no fancy wiz bang computers,sitting in tight cramped sardine liked conditions,as were the mercury capsules.What a life to be celebrated.

Excitor Ppc trike has factory fitted and good at 100 feet (90%sure)

wild west gunslinging cowboy and be really quick on that trigger.