BigPete

Just a small but valid point - My aircraft's empty weight included tools, POH and headsets. (around 3kg from memory). regards

G'Day Skybum, I agree with you 100% about the trim, it's a right pain. The flap lever needs to be duplicated under each throttle as well. :confused: The brakes I've got used to and don't have a problem with. :thumb_up: BUT :big_grin: Where are you going to find an aeroplane like the Jabiru (without it's shortcomings?) for the same price. There isn't any - not one, zilch. :yuk: I look and lust after some of the European examples (they are finished very well) and THEN I see how much more they are. I love my Jabiru J160c :heart: - warts and all. I can afford it, I can fly it. :thumb_up: regards :big_grin::big_grin:

Guys Guys Guys. (and Gals) Think of your Jabiru as a work of art in progress. The factory hands it to you 95% finished. :thumb_up: You have to do the last 5%. :ah_oh: This may seem cruel, :broken_heart: but it saves you heaps, ;) and you get to know your aircraft so much better. :heart::heart: And, Yes, they are getting better all the time. :thumb_up: regards :big_grin::big_grin:

Huh? - what have I missed? :confused: Lets see. Jabiru J170c - 310kg empty - 160kg of people, 80 kg of fuel, 25 kg baggage, cruise 100kts, 7-8 hours endurance and still 25kg under MTOW (600kg). regards :big_grin::big_grin:

Now there's an idea Cloudsuck - have Pip do his routine in the F111. :thumb_up: regards :big_grin::big_grin:

BigPete has had even bigger plans. :thumb_up: If I can get LittlePete :) to practise on the 747 simulator (the real one) then I can spend more time working on the new tri - motor Jabiscrew GT (with fur lined glovebox). LittlePete can handle the landings as we tour around the country, while I fly the demonstrator - inside the A380, where its nice and dry. :big_grin: SlartiBustitI'llPlowYourFieldInOnePassHotPlateHotPants i_dunno can set up the Cheeta Barbecue on the top deck while we serve drinks to prospective buyers lounging around the pool. The Captain :heart: can hard sell the virtues of the new Jabiscrew GT to the captive audience as he is, with out a doubt, the best BullSh:censored:r in the country (hence the name crappy (to his mates)). If you don't believe me see post #429. (One of the big selling points with the new model is the fur lined glove box. :ah_oh: It takes 5.25 rabbits to line the glove box (we also put in the 21 rabbits feet for good luck) (they're down in the foot well, passenger side) :yuk: and there's $5.20 (per rabbit) cashback from the Feral Government in the way of the vermin bounty). (a total of $27.29) :big_grin: While this is going on Planey and Paley :heart::heart: (if they can tear themselves away from another sunset) ;);) can hand out the martini's and horse doovers to the guests. Unfortunately the Riverland girl will be unavailable as she has gone to the Deni Ute Muster to look for the FriarPuk regards :big_grin::big_grin:

Thanks Bob. :thumb_up: We will give it a go. :big_grin: regards

Well my question is: and why not? We live in modern times, what's the problem? regards

Wow Cloudsuck - you have been discovered. :thumb_up: Now get yer butt over to the Never Ending Story and give us some more FUN. :big_grin::big_grin: regards :big_grin::big_grin: PS - that goes for you too, K-man.

I'd be more interested in the salvage rights :big_grin::big_grin: regards

G'day Swede, what you need is a Linear Actuator. See link: Linear Actuators, Linear Motors - Firgelli Automations Australia regards

Just trying to find the cheapest price in town for Aviation Oil. Any suggestions? - I want to buy a carton or two for the Jabiru (Aero Shell 15w/50 I think) regards

Pure Art - Planey :thumb_up::thumb_up::thumb_up: I think I've wet myself. PS My Aunt gave me the box of Cadbury Roses on my 21st birthday. :ah_oh::ah_oh: regards :big_grin::big_grin::big_grin:

".....Thats Captain What's to you" said AgressivePete "show a lttle respect for a 230 driver, we just call him Captain". :heart: (Crappy to his mates) :big_grin: After cancelling his Chewka Cronicle subscription in disgust, :yuk: LitigatorPete :devil: turned his attention to the RiverSlander Girl. thumb_down "This has got to stop" he said, "all the rumors about the Captain :heart: and his love for silk and lace flying suits is perfectly normal" (although I didn't really like the see thru number he wore at Narromine i_dunno). "And if Planey and palexxxx want to sit in the cockpit late into the evening ;) watching the moon rise and the stars twinkling :heart::heart: (whilst sharing Cadbury Roses) - It doesn't make them GAY" said FatherBobPete. :big_grin: (yea right!!) "Now" growled PumpedUpPete :devil: - "who else wants a piece of me.........." egads :big_grin::big_grin:

We interupt this story for a brilliant idea :thumb_up: from, well, you know who. (I'mStraitPete) Ian, to raise funds for the good of all, why not sell 1 week in the sin bin vouchers - $10.00 buys the purchaser the right to ban someone/anyone for a week. :ah_oh: You could even use it on your friends and close associates. :black_eye: I'll have 40 bucks worth right now - thanks. :big_grin::big_grin: Sheesh - "grey mardi gras" (wish I'd thought of it). regards PS By the way - there was a whole group of Savanha Drivers for the parade, but they chickened out (said the "strip" was too short.) :yuk::yuk: we now return you to our NORMAL?????? program.

G'day Troy - yes mate, we remember you. :thumb_up: It was our first Naromine and a real adventure going home and dodging cloud and rain. Can't wait to do it again. :big_grin: regards :big_grin::big_grin:

Let's just say LittlePete keeps me honest and on my toes. :ah_oh: Rule 1 - it's my aeroplane and I like to fly it like that. :thumb_up: Rule 2 - Pop is always right. :big_grin: Rule 3 - if you think pop is wrong - see rules 1 & 2. It's working so far........;) regards :big_grin::big_grin:

After sleeping on it, RepentivePete realizes that his poor comrades have been trapped in a darstardley time warp. :ah_oh: If we don't find a way out of this distortion, poor old Planey, the Captain, :heart: Flyer and palexxxx are doomed to spend the rest of their days rotating thru NES posts trying vainly to rescue their Hero (Me). :yuk: CaptainKirkPete realizes that the missing golf ball from his deluxe model Godfreys automatic self loading pogo stick, had ripped a hole in the space continueum and sucked off :confused: our intrepid players into a never ending space loop. :black_eye:thumb_down "I need a tracheon pulse" SpaceCadetPete said to himself, "although a lazer pistol set to stun just might do the trick." Then, VulcanPete used his logic - dark matter - and lots of it. Bless poor old planey :heart: 'cause he's given me the answer - CURRY ;) SpockPete had the answer. :thumb_up: He must get all of his captured buddies to consume the curry and if he could organise a concentrated, co-ordinated effort - there'd be enought dark matter flying around :black_eye: to kill anything :yuk: - even a space warp loop continuem thingy. Thus the curry was ordered, delivered and consumed. :ah_oh: SealedInALeadSuitPete sat down and waited for the result. :big_grin: He didn't have to wait long....... regards :big_grin::big_grin: PS OK - I've got you guys out of the S:censored:, can we move on to bigger and better things - please. i_dunno (I'm back) :big_grin:

Don't worry. He's already got it all figured out. ;) regards :big_grin:

I've already escaped - about 11 posts ago - sheeesh will ya keep up with the story! (Palexxxx, Flyer, PlaneDriver) (Although I do love a good curry.) You must have spent too long in the sin bin Paley, :yuk: but at least you're giving it a go. (the NES that is) I'll be back tomorrow with some interesting developments in the Jabiru Skunk Works. :ah_oh: ;) :big_grin: Stay Tuned. :thumb_up::thumb_up: regards :big_grin::big_grin::big_grin:

Me too Ross - I really enjoy seeing your progress, as I'm sure many of us do. Looking forward to hearing about your first flight. regards

Loved the story Mr H. Thanks. :thumb_up: regards :big_grin::big_grin:

Yes - BigPete and LittlePete had a great day. :thumb_up: Out to the airport early as 4 trikes came in and landed. :) Back home for an early lunch and then the text from Matt and Kaz to say they're on their way. (I'd kept their arrival secret from LittlePete in case they couldn't make it.) i_dunno Now Littlepete may be tender in years but he's not slow off the mark. ;) As Matt gave a 10 mile inbound call, (we were sitting in the Echuca Club rooms) LitlePete said "That's a CT4, Pop, must be Matt and Kaz" (fair dinkum). ;) It was good to catch up again, I have only met Matt & Kaz once before, but with the forums you get to feel like you have known them for much longer. They are a wonderful couple. LittlePete was really excited to go for a flight with Matt. He doesn't show much emotion (keeps it inside) but when we got home we heard about it again and again. So - thanks a million M & K, :heart: we had a fantastic, memorable day. regards :big_grin::big_grin::big_grin:

I'm a bit short one end and I refuel using a ladder which puts me well above the wing. I've seen taller people than me refuel without the ladder and this may well let them replace the cap the wrong way simply because they can't see the cap properly. regards

...or halve your workload and go for 12 minute markers @ 20%. regards