Jabiru Phil

Always fill up with diesel at inflated prices in Wilcannia when passing through. I figure that they deserve the sale just because they live there. Phil.

Gotta agee Marty. Probably showing my age. The fact that I enjoyed and finished the lot puts me well above current generations. And yes, did post to friends on Facebook, surprised you saw. Red.

After nine days feasting on Chinese in Kunming China. First meal I russled up when I got home. Beer just out of the picture. PHIL

Mate who was there Xmas eve as Tracy hit, jumped on a push bike, got to Tennant Creek before he realised that there wasn't a chain on the bike. Phil.

Someone once said that the aircraft is a terrible classroom so practice everything you can on the ground first. Most of all enjoy your flying! Couldn't agree more. Practice your radio calls in the car to and from work. i.e downwind, base final etc . This will save you time and cash opposed to leaning it at $$$ hour in the air. Good luck with your adventure, it's a great sport and character builder. Cheers.

Should be another category number 5 Folks who just want to fly, Keep current with navs etc. PHIL.

Globally, you are right! Last time I looked, I was in OZ. $heers

Have you priced a Technam lately?

Keith, Please enlighten me with the number two engine mod requirement. Thanks. Phil

Interesting to see 15-20 departures viewed on OZ runways a few minutes ago. Phil

Yeah! Went in company with a warrior half way round Aus a while back. His endurance was a bit wanting compared to the 230. Caused us to share refuelling costs at very expensive stops. Got me thinking now, he may have had more. "Speed than me"

Good detective work!

A great contributor to the site, I never met him but he always talked sense and was passionate about flying. No doubt I will meet up with him in the great blue sky sometime and shake his hand. RIP Pud. PHIL.

Also. My reply received from Mark Skidmore on this issue mentioned that he would or had instructed CASA to expedite the investigation. Probably a copy went to all that submitted a protest. I see he is attending Ausfly. Hope someone can jog his memory. PHIL.

I have a fuel check every 30 minutes programmed into my 296 GPS. Phil

Got my hand slapped on my recent review for not doing square circuits. Seems I lost the plot in the last two years! We are not at a busy airport, easy to be complacent when no other traffic. Promised to mend my ways. PHIL.

Got my hand slapped on my recent review for not doing square circuits. Seems I lost the plot in the last two years! We are not at a busy airport, easy to be complacent when no other traffic. Promised to mend my ways. PHIL.

Used to make my blood pressure rise reading the comments by a forum member of some note. I would think he posted a couple of hundred anti Jab comments here. I also note that since the CASA directive his comments have reduced to a dribble! Perhaps a coincident? I think not. I'm with GG on this one. phil

Ok, in your own opinion please explain your last sentence. Just wondering where you are coming from? Phil

Frozen Carburetor Incident:In the fun world of the administration of justice, not all the laughs are in the courtroom. Indeed, giggles and guffaws can erupt at almost any time or place. For example, on a bitterly cold winter's day months ago in Northern British Columbia, a RCMP constable on patrol came across a motorcyclist, who was swathed in protective clothing and helmet, stalled by the roadside."What's the matter?" asked the Policeman."Carburetor's frozen," was the terse reply."Piss on it. That'll thaw it out.""I can't." said the biker."OK, watch me closely and I'll show you." The constable promptly warmed the carburetor as promised. The bike started and the rider drove off, waving.A few days later, the detachment office received a note of thanks from the father of the motorbike rider.It began: "On behalf of my daughter Joanne....."

The boss used his C172 to muster sheep in the 60's, well not really mustering as some would imagine. He was a spotter and radioed back to me on the Honda 125 the location of the mobs. I mounted a horn from a twin spinner Ford (loud) on the bike. And got the various mobs moving to a fence line where the contract horse musterers were waiting. This was in 25 sq mile mallee type scrub and Sandhill paddocks. It cut the mustering time down from weeks to a couple of days per paddock. seemed pretty safe to me. PHIL

The Gestapo could have been checking airside, as usual!

Hi NF, Very good write up and pix. I notice what looks like a top curtain or blind for shade! I have been against low wing bubble canopies for heat reasons especially our way in summer, this looks like an answer to my concerns. Any info would be appreciated Cheers PHIL.

I repeat a reply to this cold start problem. Over two years now and using NO choke, coldest temps not a problem by drilling out the choke jet size to 1.2 mm She fires up after 6 to 8 revs. I admit that I haven't seen the cold start kit in any aircraft. Just saying that, this simple mod fixed my problem, no more hot water over the carb etc. Happy chappie! PHIL

Found this. A vendre : 30 HEURES DE VOL PARACHUTE ET TRANSPONDEUR A VENDRE JABIRU J170VENDU ULM moteur JABIRU 2.2 85 CV 30 HEURES DE VOL DEPUIS NEUF EQUIPÉ D'UN PARACHUTE DE SECOURS VHF/transpondeur 59 500 EUROS