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Have to agree with slarti Steve, nice shots. :thumb_up:

aboard graemek.

Don't know enough to say if this would make a difference or not Bruce, but I do recall some automotive engines in the past having a magnet fitted to the sump outlet bolt which did much the same thing.

Ben. You've found the right place for great info & people. Best of luck with the Corby.

John. Sorry it's taken so long for someone to respond. Plenty of great info & good people around here.

to a great site Bain. Hope you're search for a plane is successful.

Congrat's on the certificate. Would it be Human Factors??? :confused:

RAA & BAK One of the benefits of membership is that you can continue your training.:big_grin: There's a 3hr limit before you are required to obtain your student certificate. Check out the RAA web site for more details. The link is provided on the forum page. Once you have joined & received the operations & technical manuals, take the time to read them thoroughly as some of the BAK questions will relate to these.;)

He was online in the Savannah section this morning Ian.

Well done Peter. Look forward to hearing more & seeing the pics.

RAA Reply Had a call from RAAus yesterday about my pricing query advising the price of the Ops & Tech manuals is $16.00 plus $10.00 express postage.:confused: The web site has yet to be updated by their webmaster but will be done soon.

Printed Version For those interested in the printed version of the Operations and Technical Manual, I went to the trouble of getting it via the RAA shop. I just wanted something in my hand that I can readily flip through, not opening & closing files on a computer that I can't carry with me everywhere. To my surprise, when it arrived, I find that I have been charged $26.00. This is despite it being listed at $16.50 including postage on their web site.:confused: The first enquiry about this discrepancy a couple of weeks ago has gone unanswered so I have been in touch with them again today & am waiting their response.i_dunno

His computer is probably right. A threat to our freedoms.:ah_oh:

Have to agree there. Todays news, tomorrows fish & chips wrapper.

Thankyou all. I must say it all went so fast. Too bloody fast but, I'll never forget it. The other memorable part was coming to terms with the totally different characteristics of the aircraft with only one up.

Now that the jobs are completed around the house and the evening meal is in the oven ready for SWMBO when she gets home, I can tell you about it. Up early and another appointment at Tooradin for 0900hrs for more circuits with my instructor. You see I, like some, have had difficulty picking the flare & hold off but, lately it had started to come together. Prior to this the mental state had been up & down and there have been times when I have seriously considered chucking it in, but somehow have persevered. During the last lesson there were a few EFATO’s thrown in while doing touch & goes off runway 22 to help break up the mix. So I had a hint that the next lesson might be the big one. Anyway, off to the airport to find there is a 6-8kts X wind on the main runway from the SE so it will be more X wind practice. After take off on runway 04 and another EFATO in a different direction it was back to circuits. There is one thing about Tooradin, there’s nearly always a X wind and the landing places are limited if EFATO. At the end of the lesson I was given the absolute privilege to go back out for one circuit SOLO. Boy what a feeling. It has all been worth it. I’d like to thank Ian & all the contributors to this forum for the info & inspiration that you all provide. It is an invaluable resource for a novice like me. Without this I doubt that I would have continued. A special thanks to Decca for his inspiration & for getting me started. Hang in there mate.

New model Savannah VG due for release in September according to the skykits website. :big_grin: Looks like a response to the Zenith 750 with a wider cabin etc.

Is this the same Tom Uren that was a former federal minister???? ie http://www.abc.net.au/tv/talkingheads/txt/s2291148.htm If so, he WILL be heard far and wide.

Two Yanks !!! Two American businessmen in New York were sitting down for a break in their soon-to be, new store. As yet, the store wasn't ready, with only a few shelves set up. One said to the other, "I bet any minute now some thick tourist is going to walk by, put his face to the window and ask what we're selling." No sooner were the words out of his mouth when, sure enough, a curious Australian walked to the window, had a peek, and in a broad Australian accent asked "What're you blokes selling here?" One of the men just smiled and replied sarcastically in a loud strong accent, "We're selling a:censored:e-holes." Without skipping a beat, the Australian said, "Geez you blokes must be doin well ... only two left!"

Two Irish hunters got a pilot to fly them to Canada to hunt moose. They managed to bag 6. As they were loading the plane to return, the pilot said the plane could take only 4 moose. The two lads objected strongly. 'Last year we shot six. The pilot let us take them all and he had the same plane as yours.' Reluctantly, the pilot gave in and all six were loaded. However, even on full power, the little plane couldn't handle the load and went down. Somehow, surrounded by the moose bodies, Paddy and Mick survived the crash. After climbing out of the wreckage, Paddy asked Mick, 'Any idea where we are?' Mick replied, 'I think we're pretty close to where we crashed last year.'

Both aircraft are believed to belong to the Royal Victorian Aero Club according to a club spokes person quoted in the Melbourne Herald/Sun.

Garmin 296 This may be of interest Kenny. From the latest RAA Mag for sale section. 1419 Parts for Sale. ROTAX 582 MOTOR.190 hrs TT 1998 Model $1,200 GARMIN GPS 296. Used twice - suit new buyer. $1000 Ph Peter 02 4388 4038 or 0410 652 909

The MM might now be within reach airsick.:big_grin:

A man and his wife were awakened at 3:00 am by a loud pounding on the door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger, standing in the pouring rain, is asking for a push. 'Not a chance,' says the husband, 'it is 3:00 in the morning!' He slams the door and returns to bed. 'Who was that?' asked his wife. 'Just some drunk guy asking for a push,' he answers. 'Did you help him?' she asks. 'No, I did not, it is 3:00 in the morning and it is pouring rain out there!' 'Well, you have a short memory,' says his wife. 'Can't you remember about three months ago when we broke down, and those two guys helped us? I think you should help him, and you should be ashamed of yourself!' The man does as he is told, gets dressed, and goes out into the pounding rain. He calls out into the dark, 'Hello, are you still there?' 'Yes,' comes back the answer. 'Do you still need a push?' calls out the husband. 'Yes, please!' comes the reply from the dark. 'Where are you?' asks the husband. 'Over here on the swing,' replied the drunk.

Thx airsick. Wasn't thinking of larger screens. I only use a laptop.:confused: