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Steve Donald

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  1. no it does not change reg requirement or classification, as long as the TO weight and cg is within the certified range, and the appropriate approval is sought for such additions, this is common practice in GA as well, and demonstrates good airman ship to consider sufficient fuel for operations in remote locations. a constructive attitude toward flying our expanse of remote locations needs to be foremost rather than just a whinge about correct policy ect. what we need simply is basic safe operations without the crap yet maintain an astute recognition of safe legal operations

     

     

  2. cheers Kevin sounds like a great idea, how are you finding the J120 so far i have heard the performance is outstanding, the extra fuel is handy especially when you can not buy fuel 2 hrs out gets to be a bit of a problem at times, i should have my 120 about end of Sept, ill scoot down to Kadina for a visit when its here. we have family there as well so it makes a good destination from Pt Augusta, again thanks for the fuel tank suggestion:clap:

     

     

  3. that did not help, hey J170 AND 160 HAVE 8 HRS FUEL, no climbing out to check oil, also many of my destinations require 4 hrs +reserve soooo 20 ltr ferry tank solves this, as for a whiz that is not the issue, what was the question, ferry tank any helpful ideas:off topic:

     

     

  4. thanks Rodger i saw a 230 c in the RAA mag very tempting 85k only 70 hrs well equiped i must say it has great looks, i hear they are nice to fly, jump off the ground quick with a climb rate, the storage area is great for trips too, being able to carry some gear for others on group flights would be handy.

     

     

  5. thanks Pete, the 120 cruise is tempting as well as the sexy looks, very difficult decision, the aircraft may be used for some training as well and i guess both are suitable as well.

     

    value for money nothing seems to come close to the Jabs.

     

    Also do you know if the 230 throttled back to 100kts ie sightseeing photos ect, is happy at reduced power for extended flights fuel burn should also reduce to 17/18 lph but may cause high cht's

     

     

  6. Hi everyone great to join the crew, i am from Pt Augusta SA and am in the process of choosing a new Jab, love the look of the 230 but wonder if the 170 will do a better job in the bush, i love long haul trips, hec i hate decisions, some advice would be great ps if your out this way call in, if your in trouble i am a level 2 always ready to help out a traveler, yep i have slept in a few paddocks so its great to know where assistance is, anyway guys i better go all the best.

     

     

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