Roscoe

Plus you could probably sell the Serviceable bits like Radio and instruments from the wreck!

Cut your losses, and buy another one. I noticed a really nice 230 on the Classified section of this Website recently!

Too late i'm afraid..... was looking forward to a relaxed day there friday and leave on Sat before the airshow.

Hi Storchy, how many Aircraft do you reckon have arrived?......Weather in Sydney hopeless!

Their is a very good Review and comparison between Bose and Lightspeed on the Sportys Pilot shop usa website.

Yes i've had mine for 6 weeks and am very happy!

Good point Derek....Pindan,do you carry Hull Insurance ?.......

Yes, be careful, if it's LSA you may void the C of A. I would refer to the Factory for guidance

Why not just ask Jabiru?

A good point. I think a lot of Pilots will wait till the last minute to study the weather and buy tickets on arrival. Would be good if the Airventure Website made it clear on the situation for pre paid tickets unable to be used due to weather.

I agree Frank, that's the numbers I get most of the time!

Ive also asked the same question in the past........no luck Have you asked Jabiru?

Arrival info is now up on the Website.

Has anyone seen arrival info for those coming by aircraft? Last few years the Website had instructions and maps for Parking etc. Less than 2 weeks to go and can't see anything yet.

Where is the info about CASA putting CTA on the back burner? I haven't read anything about this.

Ive just cancelled my booking for 20 and 21 Oct at Stockman Motor Inn if anyone wants to jump in and grab those dates.

My 170D has one, smooth and quiet.

Battery voltage 12.8. Have sent a pm thanks Bruce

And i took the following readings at the Alternator during a ground test 1000RPM 8.3 volts 1600RPM 13.3 volts 2000RPM 16 volts

Thanks Bruce, will do.

I have a situation that if i do 3 or 4 circuits in my Jabiru, after i land my Radio transmission to the tower is unreadable, but if i increase the RPM to 2000, the signal is fine. The Battery is new, and at present the plane is outside with a Solar charger attached. The problem is not there after a longer flight, so it appears that the Battery is discharging at low RPM. The other day, i was unreadable to the tower on final at 1500 RPM, but as soon as i taxied off and increased the RPM, the problem went away. Also, at first startup the transmissions are fine but i am noticing that by the time i've done the run ups etc, my ready call to the tower is weak. Was not using landing light on final. No problem in cruise. Any body else had this issue?

And it hasnt been officially cancelled yet has it?

I agree. I wonder if there is any chance if salvaging things to some degree, by people who were going to fly in, flying in anyway , and just enjoying some comraderie without any of the assiciated stuff?

Appreciate your thoughts Yenn, however the option should be there for those who choose to use it. My earlier post regarding trip to Bundaberg was not hard work at all and in fact was made easier by ATC trying to assist in every way. I think there is a perceived fear of stuffing up by a lot of Pilots which could be overcome by exposure to cta and it's very satisfying to complete a flight in cta that went well

Consider this hypothetical scenario A Commercial GA Pilot with a Class 1 Medical Cert decides to retire from Professional flying and gets himself an RAA Aircraft fully equipped with Radio and Transponder. He decides to let his medical lapse and operate in the Some good points Nev. Many Pilots just want to be able to transit CTA Airspace and it's not difficult. And i can recall flying into Sydney on a Sunday arvo for a cup of Coffee (because we could). But getting back onto the CTA Access thread, I think a lot of RAA Pilots would just like to be able to transit a CTA area without landing which is a safer option than being pushed out to the hills which is the case on the East Coast. I recently flew from Bankstown to Bundaberg, coastal all the way and had a great experience all the way!. Williamtown was an easy coastal transit at 1000ft AGL, a call to Coffs Tower at Nambucca Heads and was cleared for a straight in approach to land for fuel, Gold Coast Tower cleared me for another Coastal transit at 1000ft AGL and then a nice scenic run via the Islands vfr route up and into Sunshine Coast Airport, which again, was just a call to them at the southern reporting point and cleared for a base leg entry for a landing and overnight stay. None of this was difficult, and and the Controllers at each Airport were very helpful. I had never flown into Sunshine Coast before, and told them I was unfamiliar with their procedures, and I was given red carpet treatment, directions to parking and fuel, etc, etc. You just have to spend the time planning the flight, going over the radio work, and not being afraid to clarify anything you don't understand. Like you Nev, I have also operated in the GA environment for many years, so yes I am used to it, but with proper training and an equipped aircraft, it gives the RAA Pilot much more flexibility and confidence. I am in full support of RAA seeking approval for its Pilots CTA access PROVIDING the training and aircraft is up to scratch and the Pilot can demonstrate competency.