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  1. Just returned from the scene. Not in the school yard, in the paddock next door. Pilot and Pax checked by the ambo's 100% OK. Can't say the same for the Savannah though. Precautionary landing when the weather closed in around them Saw every power line except the one you can see in the photo above. No more speculation from me. Leave the rest up to the investigators. See ya, Ding.
  2. Hi Ian, I have just caught up with all the specs etc. Looks fantastic. You can put me down for a 10" one when they are available, just as a computer. It looks like it will crap all over the other tablets out there. If it was dual, Android and Win 7, what a bonus, although I have been playing with a cheap 7" Android tablet recently, as a replacement for a traditional lap top, and I reckon they are heaps of fun, and easy to use. I will wait with a breath like bait. No, thats not right, oh, what the hell. Cheers, Ding.
  3. And peeing on their slippers. Ding
  4. What an absolute tragedy. I can't say I knew him well, but as a fellow member of GSA spent many hours listening to his wisdom, and admiring his skill as a pilot and builder. Peter was jusr one of those guys who only had a good word to say. Steph and my thoughts are with Annette at this time. Ding.
  5. Skyranger fuel system There is nothing "wrong" with the fuel system, its just the fillers (1 for each tank) are inside the cabin, therefore if you spill any fuel, even a drop, its in the cabin. The US Sky people extend the fillers to on the top of the cabin (where the BRS would normally exit), but this gets in the way of the luggage hammock, so there is a trade off. I think the alloy tank option has the filler on the outside, on one side, i'm note sure left or right. Haven't had anything to do with one, so can't make further comment, but would logically seem to be the way to go. Talk to Greg the agent for more info. I have sold my Sky recently, and the new owner didn't see the filling as an issue. I also made up a filler system that used a low pressure air pump to pressure a steel gerry can (with a pressure relief valve) and a hook shaped filler nozzle with an on/off valve that worked very well. Even with the hammock fully loaded, we could still get our fill, even from a large diameter commercial unit. Thats my 10c worth. Ding.
  6. Lost foam casting. Probably off topic, but the question was asked. Lost foam casting is where a polystyrene plug is used to set the green sand. In conventional casting a wooden plug is used which has to be removed before the metal is poured. Lost foam means the plug can be left in and when the metal is poured it vapourises. Cheers, Ding.
  7. Fuel flow measuring. Morning all, What about one of the Stratomaster range. Available usually ex stock Canberra. No complicated shipping or currency conversions. To easy and local support. Just an idea. Ding.
  8. LED lights Good morning all, On my Skyranger I use a pair of 5W MR16 led lights, mounted in small aluminium driving light housings I got from Repco. Pricing: MR16 globe. Approx $30 from the Alternative Technology Association. www.ata.org.au Housings from Repco, was some time ago, but I think under $50.00 for a pair. The housings originally had 50W Halogen globes as you would find in a domestic down light. There are 10W MR16 globes available (equivalent light output to a 50W halogen) from www.ledcentral.com.au You can get different light spreads (concentrated or wide angle) and different colour temperatures. Hope this helps. If you need more info pm me. Cheers, Ding.
  9. Welcome Steve I spent a week in Hawaii on Maui. The most amazing place. Fell in ,love with it. Will go back one day. Great place to fly. Caught a Dash 8 from the main island to Maui. Had them flying constantly like taxi's (cabs). You just waited until the next one came in, climbed aboard and away you went. Enjoy the site. There is a very broad range of interests here. Cheers for now, Peter.
  10. Close calls When I was learning at Moorabin years ago, there was a tip off the end of 17L & R which attracted seagulls, close calls were the rule rather than the exception. Another example of urban planning. At Lethbridge, there is (or was) a wedgetail eagle that used to fly beside aircraft on down wind. Got so close you could see his eyeball. Never attacked, just kept close company. Decending into Temora circuit this easter had a wedgetail cross just behind us. I was concentrating on the circuit, only allerted by my pax. Another set of eyes is a good thing to have. Cheers, Ding.
  11. Twin engine ultralight I wonder what the single engine performance would be like? Not wether it would hold altitude or anything, but the asymetric flight characteristics. Would be interesting to find out. Cheers, Ding.
  12. Sky v X air Hi Tommo, I have a Skyranger, I am 6'2" and 110kg and I fit no problem. Had no difficulty dropping the seat down a notch and I don't bang my head on the roof bar. I hope you gat as much enjoyment from your X-Air as I have from my Sky. Cheers, Ding.
  13. 6 engines C-130 with drop tanks? The only 6 engined aircraft I can think of is that Russian heavy transport that visits occasionally. But it is a jet, not turboprop. Pity you didn't get a photo. Cheers, Ding.
  14. Hours. Hi all, This sort of thing really gets my goat. The hour meter in my Sky starts as soon as the engine exceeds 100rpm. So is a real indication of the hours that the engine has been running. I currently have my plane for sale, and unfortunately, this sort of experience tars us all with a bad brush. Who can blame potential purchasers for being sceptical. Or is this the role of the condition report. If the seller is confident in the product, then why be shifty about the history. Thats my two pennies worth anyway. Ding. PS. Only to pleased to have a purchaser have their own level 2 do the condition report.
  15. Skyranger v xair Hi Octave. I built a Skyranger for several reasons. 1. The local agent at the time was a fellow flying club member, so there was an element of dealing with and supporting a friend. 2. Price. Even though Rotax are not cheap. 3. Ease of construction. Straight tubing, no bending. All bolted, no welding. You wouldn't want to fly in something I welded. Simple build process, I built mine in 7 weeks. 5-6 days per week, 8-10 hrs per day. Then, when I flew it and fell in love with it. I am a big person, 6'2" 110kg and I fit comfortably in the plane. It carries me and the significant other, plus a comfortable luggage allowance. Big doors, easy to get in and out. When trimmed, flies hands off easily. Yes, the standard fuel set up has its foibles, but there is an alloy fuel tank option that fixes them. Excellent short field performance. I could go on, but you really need to find an owner and go for a fly. Cheers, Ding.
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