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Hi all, I took my accountant:nerd: for a flight this morning. He loved it. I am wondering do you think that is gaining a financial advantage ? Regards Bill

Hi Dexter, No unfortunately it is a 582 but I guess the principle is the same. I don't have any experience as to whether it works or not but I think the idea is to reduce the vibration and therefore fatigue of the spring. I wrapped some tape around the outside of the spring while it is in place then pumped the inside full of silicone. I will tell you in 12 months if it works or not. As to the cows paying for flying......... hopefully they will again soon. The season is looking brilliant down here at the moment and the price is looking a little better, if only the dollar would come off a bit...... 93.32 at the moment:crying: Regards Bill

Criminal ain't it,:vis: :laugh:I was going to post last Sunday but I was too busy replacing yet another exhaust spring and pumping them all full of silicon so hopefully they will break less often. I used black silicon sheesh that stuff is messy.:yuk: Then I thought I'll milk the cows and go for a half hour after that, but as is often the case around here that job took a little longer so no flying and now it looks like the weather will be good by next wednesday :ne_nau: Regards Bill

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The Divorced Barbie Doll One day a father gets out of work and on his way home he suddenly remembers that it's his daughter's birthday. He pulls over to a Toy Shop and asks the sales person, 'How much for one of those Barbie's in the display window?' The salesperson answers, 'Which one do you mean, Sir? We have: Work Out Barbie for $19.95, Shopping Barbie for $19.95, Beach Barbie for $19.95, Disco Barbie for $19.95, Ballerina Barbie for $19.95, Astronaut Barbie for $19.95, Skater Barbie for $19.95, and Divorced Barbie for $265.95'. The amazed father asks: 'It's what?! Why is the Divorced Barbie $265.95 and the others only $19.95?' The annoyed salesperson rolls her eyes, sighs, and answers: 'Sir..., Divorced Barbie comes with: Ken's Car, Ken's House, Ken's Boat, Ken's Furniture, Ken's Computer, one of Ken's Friends, and a key chain made with Ken's balls.

I think you are talking about a two stroke Rotax, probably a bit harsh on the rotax to compare it to a four stroke Jab IMHO. Regards Bill

Hmph! some of my ancestors where sent out here as convicts 'cause they where machinery breakers. I try not to break machinery but it still happens sometimes

Could be how they are going to suppress population growth :yuk: Regards Bill

Now that has me salivating. Imagine not having all those curley leads hanging around, especially the PTT one, not to mention being able to put the helmet and headset on the passenger before they get in the trike Another advantage would be if you have to get out of the trike in a hurry. I remember reading about a trike ditching into the sea off Cypress:hai:, their biggest problem was they where still tethered to the trike by the headsets:yikes: Regards Bill

Hi Mate, Welcome to the forums I think you probably first need to find an instructor who can do a float endorsement. You will probably be able to get some good info on what is available from there. Regards Bill

Hi Andy, I don't think the cost of getting into triking has increased as much as people think, rather it is the upmarket machine people demand these days that doesn't come for nothing. The same thing has happened across everything whether it is a house,car, boat or whatever. As you can see by the attached current day advert, if you are still happy with what people where flying 25 years ago then $30k is almost enough. Regards Bill [ATTACH]11392.vB[/ATTACH] P.S don't get me wrong, I'll be moving up to a 4 stroke as soon as I have the cash.

Nah Porepunka is about 6 km out of Bright, Mt Beauty probably more like 26 Regards Bill My Wife just dared to question my judgment saying it was more like 50, so I put it into google maps, it is 27.4 km.......... ahh now she's trying to stab me with a pen

Nicky Barr Hi all, A bit late for Xmas 2008 and 2009 but 2010's coming up fast! I have just finished Nicky Barr an Australian air ace:nicky barr, Books, Military Divisions items at low prices on eBay.com.au I found it a good read. Regards Bill

I thought the most amazing thing was that the wing reopened after it had collapsed.:ah_oh:

That's why I don't get more hours in my log book, the pre-flight checks are a nightmare

I thought as I walked out the door 'did I put the channel in that post', then I thought yeah of course I did, it's just that obsessive compulsive disorder thing again:blush: Thanks mate Regards Bill

8:30 p.m Thursday July 1 Miracles Miracle in the Storm The amazing true story of a German paraglider who miraculously survived being sucked into a massive thunderstorm that thrust her 10000 meters above the north west plains of NSW Regards Bill

And that would be the whole problem. Listen to Startyfastermaster (post#5) and get a decent solonoid that will conduct all available current to the starter motor Regards Bill

Hi Blue, My wing (also Q2) had the same problem and had the L/E replaced at 300 hrs, it now has 380 hrs and still looks perfect. It passed a Bettsometer test last month. My advice for removing the fabric is take photos of every thing you remove so you can refer to it when you are reassembling ( I love digital cameras). Or alternatively ask Wingtech how much extra to remove and replace. Regards Bill

Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch of a neighboring kingdom. The monarch could have killed him but was moved by Arthur's youth and ideals. So, the monarch offered him his freedom, as long as he could answer a very difficult question. Arthur would have a year to figure out the answer and, if after a year, he still had no answer, he would be put to death. The question?....What do women really want? Such a question would perplex even the most knowledgeable man, and to young Arthur, it seemed an impossible query. But, since it was better than death, he accepted the monarch's proposition to have an answer by year's end. He returned to his kingdom and began to poll everyone: the princess, the priests, the wise men and even the court jester. He spoke with everyone, but no one could give him a satisfactory answer. Many people advised him to consult the old witch, for only she would have the answer. But the price would be high; as the witch was famous throughout the kingdom for the exorbitant prices she charged. The last day of the year arrived and Arthur had no choice but to talk to the witch. She agreed to answer the question, but he would have to agree to her price first. The old witch wanted to marry Sir Lancelot, the most noble of the Knights of the Round Table and Arthur's closest friend! Young Arthur was horrified. She was hunchbacked and hideous, had only one tooth, smelled like sewage, made obscene noises, etc. He had never encountered such a repugnant creature in all his life. He refused to force his friend to marry her and endure such a terrible burden; but Lancelot, learning of the proposal, spoke with Arthur. He said nothing was too big of a sacrifice compared to Arthur's life and the preservation of the Round Table. Hence, a wedding was proclaimed and the witch answered Arthur's question thus: What a woman really wants, she answered...is to be in charge of her own life. Everyone in the kingdom instantly knew that the witch had uttered a great truth and that Arthur's life would be spared. And so it was, the neighboring monarch granted Arthur his freedom and Lancelot and the witch had a wonderful wedding. The honeymoon hour approached and Lancelot, steeling himself for a horrific experience, entered the bedroom. But, what a sight awaited him. The most beautiful woman he had ever seen lay before him on the bed. The astounded Lancelot asked what had happened The beauty replied that since he had been so kind to her when she appeared as a witch, she would henceforth, be her horrible deformed self only half the time and the beautiful maiden the other half. Which would he prefer? Beautiful during the day....or night? Lancelot pondered the predicament. During the day, a beautiful woman to show off to his friends, but at night, in the privacy of his castle, an old witch? Or, would he prefer having a hideous witch during the day, but by night, a beautiful woman for him to enjoy wondrous intimate moments? What would YOU do? What Lancelot chose is below. BUT....make YOUR choice before you scroll down below. OKAY? Noble Lancelot said that he would allow HER to make the choice herself. Upon hearing this, she announced that she would be beautiful all the time because he had respected her enough to let her be in charge of her own life. Now....what is the moral to this story? Scroll down The moral is..... If you don't let a woman have her own way.... Things are going to get ugly

Hi John, to the forums. I can't help with your problem, but there has been a lot of discussion about aerials here , maybe you will be able to glean something from there. Regards Bill

Can't help laughing at that - but I'm not sure why .................:ne_nau:

Hi Nev, Sorry to here about your mate. I think it was probably posted here several days ago, not much info though. Regards Bill

Hi Maj, Wouldn't the take off weight of the aircraft be the controlling factor for the loading on the flying wires rather than the size of the wing? Regards Bill

Well I've always thought you where the most honest bloke on these forums I dunno what to think now