Steve Donald

Yes I agree, and most maintainers will network with other maintainers in search of best practice for task at hand, everyone has a special skill, engines, timber, glue, fabric, list goes on and on. As a group networking is the best tool in the box. As for making money out of it, not worth the effort for many, It bites into your own flying time. and the older I get the less time I seem to have, strange but true. As for English skills I dont care to much about it now and enjoy making errors, 5 years of writing Court Reports SBR's ECT, has left me somewhat relaxed in that area when I type.

I dont think this type of talk is doing anyone any favors or your priviledge to fly under the current delegated CASA Administrator RAAUZ any good at all, in fact this will damage our right to fly, something that many have worked hard for years to achieve. we will be back to 95-10 single seat and 300ft AGL ALT limit if this type of behaviour continues. As for LAMES and L2 maintainers both maintain education on types they work on it is a perpectual learning environment. as it should be, methods and materials change as does the faults that are detected, the majority by far are dedicated to safety and good work , they would also read these forums I also suspect they would take note of who says what and black list them for any work, I hope they do as it is Insurance is High cost I am sure this sort of slagging would affect these cost including hull insurance if they believe what they read posted by some. Lets work toward positive improvement ok we failed Audits it is being fixed, humans make errors RAAUZ is ours look after it, This is the only way forward, I hope this will make sence to some or will all will end up with large expensive garden ornaments, bugger the spelling check i will just post it as is. Happy Flying Steve

the D-MOTOR Is a direct fit for the 2200Jab about 16500k to Auz side valve and puts out nearly 100hp @ 3200rpm now same weight nearly slightly lighter fitted, 2000hr TBO fuel injected smooth as safer with side valve if you get a failure fly on 3 without any risk ,has certification in Europe certification data is ok for all the overseas Airframes so why would engines be any different, this engine looks good and is a real contender for the 85 to 100hp needs even the Jab 6 power to weight and tourge output is broad and higher max hp comes on early and remains flat typical sidevalve love low revs which is ideal sorry about typos

I must strongly agree with you on this, something that is ignored by many, fire sleeves on all lines engine side of fire wall, RAA auz factory built planes have to have it for certification yet kit built dont, I cannot understand that, totally nuts I have seen video of with and without involved fires huge difference in outcomes and that is why it is mandatory. prefer to see sleeves on both sides of all lines the rubber and all soft types are a fuel sourse in themselves let alone what runs inside, also tapeing the push through end of the hose to stop fibre entry during install, I have removed it from carbs before, and yes scheduled fuel line replacement as with VH rules. This also includes all rubber oil lines ie to coolers and filter mounts, even the breather line

i have flown both the GT500 is a better flyer hands down in every respect chalk and cheeze, hang out for one.

Oh hec Pete, Last time i did that mate i got caught in a storm off Kangaroo Island SA, thought i was a gonna for sure got the boat back in to the Cape and sold it the next week. I then purchased an Aircraft again, i love flying over boats in crap weather ha. Accidents are a fact of life and yes they can have the uncany was of happening in spates, but even during these periods you are at much greater risk of injury or worse each time you drive your car. this is fact. Do some time with a good bush pilot learn their methods precise landing, off field as well, it all builds confidence choosing tracks that traverse more friendly ground, enroute planning ect forward thinking know where the wind is and take note of paddocks and tracks that maybe useable at all times, then if you do have an issue all the important info is already in mind, just fly the plane , it works and if you get someone experienced to do some of this with you your confidence and enjoyment will return, it unfortunate that these days a lot of students never get to do real off field landings or even learn to read the ground well. hope this helps you bud, give it a try cheers Steve

If quicker reliable got to get there travel is needed and cheap Hyundai i30 crdi under 20k, good low level performance, airbags and can do 100kts . serious though if i am in a hurry i take the car. as for aircraft you may pick up a KR2, That needs a tidy up for that 20k 110kts min a few are around and they come from a good stable,really depends on what sort of strips and conditions you fly, some dont like rough ground or need lots of runway so it pays to think about that first.

YEP the RV"s up to spec, it is a pitty others dont just get on with flying and Stop trying to cause or hunt problems for owner builders trying to pioneer new types to our Catagory, I put the first Sonerai 2L on the AUF register Papa 028 , that opened lots of doors, in those days it was encouraged, CASA AND AUF put on the Permit to fly, 1 return trip to the Mangalore Airshow, they wanted it seen and shared with aviators. These days some pilots are just looking to try and cause trouble if they can or discredit them, why i dont know, maybe evenvy or just spite, who knows the old days of Mangalore and Lake Culleraine , Hopetown, St Arnaurd , Meningie, seem to have dissapeared. These spite full nasty types, one day be sitting in a paddock wondering how the hec to get there plane and self home again whilst being overflown buy a RV7 or A Sonerai maybe just a Thruster. payback is a bitch but it does happen. I know some of the guy's with high performance Aircraft and i know if i was stuck miles away out bush, they would be there in a flash and bring a slab and tucker, parts and tools. go figure what goes arround comes arround. PS The complainants never voice their concerns to the owners only to others , behind the bush gossip only, where is their integrity, Hmm

I think a better procedure would be for all Warbirds to depart first, it will also save them from negotiating the flock of earlier departed Aircraft enroute all heading different directions at a much lower speed and various altitude. This would only add a little time and enhance safety . Lets not bash pilots or GA vs RAA standard operating procedures and Airmanship, this was an Accident I was there as well a great event it was, lets not spoil it , lets learn from it for next time . Thanks Jamestown

The Texas Tail wheel conversion kit saves a lot of weight, looks better and heaps more fun.

Looks very interesting would be great for wooden props as well as providing ice protection for the airframe. oh the polish thing MCGUIRE Have released a marine polish in a blue bottle no silicon boats have the same concerns, very high shine i restored an old boat this gear did wonders for the color it conditions the gel-coat. I spoke to the company rep about the product, also it is fantastic on lexan windscreens ect you pay a bit more for this product but it works give it a try, hope this helps cheers .

Ha ha well just fly accordingly height planed track landing areas ect, the old 2 stroke way a lot of us remember the old points type 2 bangers meeting lots of farmers, as for the Jab one of strongest airframes around the engine is great until the bolts break fix the bolts all will be fine , mine is great just want to make it better and as safe as possible, anyway you should anticipate engine failure on every stage of flight no matter what you fly.

Reminds me of that old yarn about a bloke that insisted on getting the train to get to where he was going safely , he was killed during the trip a Plane hit the train. Risk and accidents are fact, all you can do is enjoy life do your best to be safe and reflect on human factors once and awhile when making decisions, But when things like better safer through bolts are available and our choice to use them is ignored because of certification issues which could be done very quickly, This safety factor is out of our hands, and is an unnecessary risk, why i don't know all things fail but common sense should prevail where a problem is known.

Yes there has been failure, the new nuts fit the thread better than the 12 point nuts which have a better rolled thread, unfortunately the 12 point nut thread is given for the AD nut fix is a poor fit on the old machined threads on the through bolts, guess what a worker from the engine factory said they often had bolts fail during assembly, bigger bolts are not needed just better stronger material grade 8 through bolts as shown on the bolt forum with rolled thread and the 12 point nuts, these handle 2x the set tension of 30 ft ib 32 would be better, and safe but the old system of bolting had you on the failure point or so close its not funny, the quicker we get approved to use these WA grade 8 rolled thread bolts with double the strength the better, hell only $120 or dollars, we need to make some noise and make it happen it is a joke and hard to believe the resistant attitude of the powerheads, put lives at risk unnecessarily.

great Job guys, those bloody bolts, Andrew JP6 has the fix for that 3 x stronger rolled thread with the 12 point nuts that fit correctly, he is trying to get Rod's attention the supplied bolts are useless as is the AD, ROLLED THREADS STRONGER MATERIAL SIMPLE, the test on standard bolts can fail at the required tension, scary huh 30ft ibs the grade 8 rolled thread hang on to 60 ft ibs go figure, ALL PROVEN DATA.

YEP WALLET, i have a lower back injury and having a wallet in the back pocket is bad news really quick, put it in the front pocket more secure, also the high density foam under the cover in the J120 works for me done a few 8hr trips without any probs, hope it works for you.

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Hiya guy,s what about a cordless angle grinder small and light, you would be out in a jiff as long as no fuel is leaking or you will be a jiffy fire starter, yep escape is a worry i sold my low wing for the same reason i stopped taking the kids in in it, i will stick with the Jab

Oh hec this subject can get messy, AF picks up what the FED GOV fails to do for AUSTRALIAN TAXPAYERS fails to do for them, whilst spending the $ on illegals without thought of their own people who provided the funds in the first place, as for DUTY OF CARE THE LAW AND LITIGATION, where does mercy flights come in, in the last 10 years i know of 2 unqualified flights to a major town as mercy flights which were not challenged lives saved, but now we seem to focus on law and accountability rather than outcomes, i know if i needed urgent help i wouldn't care if i was flown by Micky mouse in a drifter to get help. oh boy what holes we seem to dig ourselves.

NO sorry it wont there is so much that affects your prop, they not only get loose but can get to tight as well , temp , moisture, expansion ect, you just have to keep a regular check of the tension as well as tracking and balance your engine and airframe will appreciate it, as well as your wallet cheers

Both vh reg and raa REG most of the TYPES NOW BEING FLOWN CAN HAVE EITHER REG, so it comes down to experience and qualification and approved equipment for the flight concerned, as for procedures for forced landings and slide rule boys, it comes down to knowing your aircraft practice and a shitload of luck, until you are confronted with it don't pick holes in others actions or decisions hindsight is not an option and a passenger adds to the stress especially kids when on board, GA OR RAA no argument exist, as to transit these areas, we do our best as any pilot does.

for tracking set all the hub bolts midrange tightness, place a static marker a telescopic antenna is good behind the blade you can tape to a stand of any sort, the antenna can be extended to a point where it just touches the trailing edge of the prop about 40 mm in from the tip is ok, carefully rotate the prop to the next blade if your lucky it will be the same however if the gap is wider that is the high blade, just add an extra 1 Ib tighter on that half of the hub and check again, the balance check should be done prior to all of that and is better explained off the net Brett Thompson propellers website has some good tutorials on there and diagrams ect, if ever you get a chance to get a dynamic balance done cost about $100 it is done on the plane running with spinner on i intend to get my own balance machine in time does a great job. hope this helps cheers.

for tracking set all the hub bolts midrange tightness, place a static marker a telescopic antenna is good behind the blade you can tape to a stand of any sort, the antenna can be extended to a point where it just touches the trailing edge of the prop about 40 mm in from the tip is ok, carefully rotate the prop to the next blade if your lucky it will be the same however if the gap is wider that is the high blade, just add an extra 1 Ib tighter on that half of the hub and check again, the balance check should be done prior to all of that and is better explained off the net Brett Thompson propellers website has some good tutorials on there and diagrams ect, if ever you get a chance to get a dynamic balance done cost about $100 it is done on the plane running with spinner on i intend to get my own balance machine in time does a great job. hope this helps cheers

because of trips overlapping my 25hr changes i have averaged 17hr changes, it is only a bit over 2 ltrs and gets a beating oil is cheaper than spanners keeps the internals very clean, drive em hard keep the oil fresh and service per the manual, stay up to date with the factory recommendations they told me about the shell 100 plus may be the go now, yesterday, so watch this issue from the factory advisory not shell agents as they are conflicting with advice, shell advised Jabiru about the 100 plus. and 25 hrs is max 50 is destruction just like cold oil changes are, hard to believe but dudes do it. And keep the prop in perfect track and balance the energy there is tons on that disk, it seems to be the most overlooked item that provides the performance on your aircraft. i have seen some really bad props, done a balance and track and the owners have been amazed at the difference like i can see the gauges clearly now as they were blurry, yep like Tyres on your car slowly wear until you have new ones you don't really notice; you get used to your environment, i do a prop check each service it is easy and just a bit of time and is kind to the airframe and crank and so on a chain reaction occurs, but hey this is only my view from what i have been told over the years from experienced aviators, and what i have experienced personally i hope this is helpful for some.

DONT FORGET THE EXTRA 2KG FOR THAT 3 BLADE CARBON PROP considering the moment arm position you will need rear ballast.