Roscoe

32 minutes ago, BirdDog said:

Just use a GoPro  and buy the cable that plugs into your intercom!  That's what I have, it's fantastic!

 

 

And thats exactly what i do!

32 minutes ago, anjum_jabiru said:

You have any video footage on YouTube that I can watch?

 

I was thinking of getting DJI Osmo 6s action cam at some point.

Not at present. PM me if you like and happy to discuss.

10 minutes ago, Roscoe said:

Ok, there is a Pilot shop in Qld called Flightstore that have cables that record audio and video ftom Action Cameras.

It may only be gopro camera cables that they have but i found them very helpful recently on an enquiry i had.

And the video from my gopro hero4 is excellent!

7 minutes ago, anjum_jabiru said:

I am currently using a cheap action cam, Qpix. But what I realised was that the quality of most action cams or dash cams is not very good. I am therefore planning to use my old Samsung S5 for the video, with line in audio as well on the S5, or a separate audio recording with an audio  recorder, which I can then sync with my video.

Ok, there is a Pilot shop in Qld called Flightstore that have cables that record audio and video ftom Action Cameras.

It may only be gopro camera cables that they have but i found them very helpful recently on an enquiry i had.

Anjum are you after a video/audio solution like from a gopro camera, or audio only?

7 hours ago, anjum_jabiru said:

Looks like a very expensive option. I would rather spend that money on flying.

Yes the Headset is up front expensive, but will last you for years, and your ears will thank you.

If you intend on doing a lot of flying, a top of the line Headset will pay for itself over time and comfort.

The Headset is designed with the function to record all audio and intercom.

No, I am not a Headset salesman, just responding to your request for suggestions.

Invest in a Lightspeed Zulu3 Headset which connects to a phone app called Flightlink, and you will get crystal clear audio and intercom recordings.

On 09/05/2021 at 8:22 AM, kiwiaviator said:

Thanks onetrack however that's a different app. I'm using Sportys E6B with an Apple Watch. Apparently they fixed this issue in 2011 butI can't find anywhere to change settings?

I have the same problem.

No issue with my ipad or iphone but my Apple Watch shows the US Units and no option to change.

Kiwi if you go to the Sportys pilot shop web and you will find various email addresses to discuss problems like this. I find them very helpful.

I only use the App on my phone, have never tried on the watch as the numbers are too small and impossible to do things in turbulence.

Good luck!

14 minutes ago, spacesailor said:

To do what others have said, takes a bit of courage to face those that took away my confidence.

AND  , still not fit enough to just 'jump in & do it'.

If there was a place ( farmer airstrip  ) away from ' the maddening crowds ' 

l could just play at the pretake-off scenero. No stress, or worry, just take my time, as slow as l am, 

Just a dream !.

AND Don,t forget, l will be playing to their tune, not a 10 but 95.

OR l go  VH Experimental. 

spacesailor

 

Ok I fully understand where you are coming from.

On 07/05/2021 at 5:03 PM, turboplanner said:

He's been told enoughy times what to do to fix the problem.

I know nothing about the situation Spacesailor is in, but as Turbs and Kasper have said, just contact RAA!!

Spacey time and time again I read knowledgible people telling you what you need to do, but you seem reluctant to take advice and just complain.... with respect, stop complaining, and listen to the advice of those who try to help you.

50 minutes ago, mkennard said:

Haven't tried that since I now have a solar panel plugged into the plane in the hanger. Maybe I should test it since winter is coming and the Jabiru isn't great to start in the cold.

 

Yes I have a similar solar system in my Hangar.

My question was to Shajen, so Shajen if you care to pm me, I am happy to discuss your issues on the phone, as I have had similar experience in earlier times with my Jab Radio., since resolved.

1 hour ago, mkennard said:

My radio isn't great first thing, for me if the battery is low the Jabiru doesn't provide enough power.

And Shajen, what does the voltmeter do when you press the mic switch

and

Do you have same problem with engine off?

Ok here is the reply I received today

A MINIMUM NON FLYING MEMBERSHIP IS TO BE MAINTAINED WITH RAA for an L2

The question i asked  was if a LAME had to be an RAA member to act as an L2

1 hour ago, Blueadventures said:

I’d expect LAME that wants L2, become member of RAA, submit L2 application, gain appropriate ratings. Being a current LAME don’t require to reapply every 2 years. (Bit like GA bfr covers requirement for RAA bfr). I’d expect that if LAME quals cease any time after first 2 Years then L2 would expire and that person could reapply for L2 and would be renewed if meet requirements. I’m keen to hear Roscoes reply / clarification from RAA tech.  Above is my not recently researched opinion. Cheers.

Have Emailed RAA tonight. Will post reply when received. 

4 minutes ago, Thruster88 said:

2 THE PROCESS
2.1 To apply for a Level Two Maintenance Authority a person must:
(a) be an RAAus member;

 

My reading of the tech manual simply says a LAME meets the requirements for L2.  They still have to go thru the process.   

I will email RAA and seek clarification.

9 minutes ago, kasper said:

Not clear.

 

Yes - the LAME gets a perpetual L2 approval ... that means that they do not face renewal of L2 through RAAus 

No or Maybe - Once the LAME approval expires/is cancelled then the L2 ceases so in effect its not perpetual (despite that being the wording in the Tech manual)

No or Maybe - it USED to be that to use the L2 granted under the Tech manual on the basis of the LAME authority you still had to be and maintain membership of the RAAus ... membership was also the only way to have the LAME fall under the Tech Manager of RAAus ... that's now not clear at all.

 

So Rosco, if you are a LAME call the tech manger to clarify as its not clear.

 

And for anyone using a LAME/L2 to maintain their aircraft where that maintenance must be L2 I would also question the tech manager ... last thing I would want to find out the hard way is if I had an airframe online at a flight school under LAME maintenance that was not within the Tech Manual because that likely means my insurance for hull is invalid ... 

Thanks Kasper

No, I am not a LAME but in the past I have had LAME,S tell me they cannot do work on my Aircraft because they do not hold L2 quals and are not RAA members.

I have recently obtained L1 quals, so now I can get a LAME to do work that i am not confident or competant to perform, and sign it off myself.

For the record, I own a LSA Factory built aircraft not used in a Flying School.

The only area which remains unclear, is if the LAME has to be an RAA member, which hasnt been spelt out.

I trust my interpretation is correct.

On a quick read of the Amendments, am I correct in assuming that a LAME automatically gets L2 approval?

On 12/04/2021 at 9:03 PM, jackc said:

The more I read of this, the more confused I become, have the changes to the tech and ops manuals really made any difference?  Has anything been made simpler?   We can’t buy printed copies of these manuals which makes things more problematic,  trying to mark pages in digital copies and quickly refer between sections is a nightmare.

I always look for printed books on anything that is regulatory.

Just imagine IF ERSA was digital only? 
if RAA and CASA want people to comply with regs etc, they must facilitate relatively easy interpretation of those regulations.
Right now I an not seeing it........

I have printed copies of the Manuals.

Got them a few months ago from the RAA Shop.

I assume the amended Manuals will be available in the same way?

Marty I dont think mine will work.

Note the edges in my photo only fit an ipad mini,

No spring to enlarge for larger ipad

3 hours ago, Roscoe said:

I have one.

As far as I know, only available from Sportys Pilot shop in the USA.

The freight cost is prohibitive.

Further to my last post, I have the earlier version of it, specifically built for the Ipad Mini.

I dont use it anymore, as I prefer Suction Cup RAM Attachment.

PM me if you are interested in purchasing, $50 plus postage.

Will send photo if you wish.

3 hours ago, Roscoe said:

I have one.

As far as I know, only available from Sportys Pilot shop in the USA.

The freight cost is prohibitive.

Further to my last post, I have the earlier version of it, specifically built for the Ipad Mini.

I dont use it anymore, as I prefer Suction Cup RAM Attachment.

PM me if you are interested in purchasing, $50 plus postage.

Will send photo if you wish.

18 minutes ago, Roscoe said:

I have one.

As far as I know, only available from Sportys Pilot shop in the USA.

The freight cost is prohibitive.

Further to my last post, I have the earlier version of it, specifically built for the Ipad Mini.

I dont use it anymore, as I prefer Suction Cup RAM Attachment.

PM me if you are interested in purchasing, $50 plus postage.

Will send photo if you wish.

I have one.

As far as I know, only available from Sportys Pilot shop in the USA.

The freight cost is prohibitive.

1 hour ago, RFguy said:

the 912s seem to be mostly mid life.  probably 15 to 20% too high for auction (where there is a caveat emptor implicit discount) . 

55k including the buyers premium  for an unknown vixxen might be OK. allow new engine and airframe work I guess.

gather they have been sitting outside for months and months  in the sun and weather ???

The Bankstown fleet was Hangared

13 minutes ago, old man emu said:

Did you happen to ask if the aircraft has Reserve prices on them?

No sorry.

The Pickles bloke in charge is GAVIN and you could contact him on the Pickles website aviation section.

He was taking phone calls while i was there and didnt get a chance to speak to him