DGL Fox
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Aldo, Sorry but you are missing the point, the engine is the problem not the airframe, do the analysis on the engine only. David
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Well it does Aldo, now do the same scenario with a Rotax powered aircraft by using your matrix you should see that the Rotax powered aircraft are even less likely to have serious injury or death by engine failure and that is my point, thankyou, you have made it very clear that FOR ME it is a safer option, if I want to buy my first aircraft it should be cheaper to run and safer to buy a Rotax powered plane because there has been less failures. Aldo you have way more experience flying experience than I and you feel a lot more confident in the thought that you may have an engine failure and you can handle it but I don't have the experience or that confidence, in time probably, but not right now, so I am happy with the knowledge that I have done MY due diligence and this is the best option for me. David
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Bull...I can see you now in a ditch after an accident screaming....but RAAus didn't tell me about that AD... I hate to tell you this but this is your responsibility to check current AD's that affect your aircraft and the regulations you fly under and for YOU to act upon them...same as if you go fishing, it is up to you to know the current regulations and no fish zones, they don't send me letters in the mail to tell me things have changed, I normally go onto the website from time to time and check, ignorance is no excuse, don't try and blame others for your inaction, it's in your own interests to do so and your friends and loved one's that fly with you. David
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Aldo you are right that this subject has been done to death but Shags-j asked for advice about what sort of aircraft he should buy. When I do a hazard assessment at work I need to look at all the possible risks that a particular task may involve and whether the risk can be reduced or eliminated, I look at flying in a similar way, you look at the risk and I look at reducing them, I'm a very low hour pilot and I know more than likely the risk is low to fly a Jab powered aircraft if maintained correctly and I certainly don't know the statistics of JAB V Rotax but from what I have seen and heard around my training airfield there seems to be more problems and more intensive maintenance required on Jab engines than Rotax, which as you said you need a professional to do this work to feel safe and know it's done right and that equates to more costs for my first aircraft. When I now look at my own safety and look at my low hours and my abilities of handling an aircraft safely to the ground in an emergency, a Rotax powered aircraft is the way to go for me, it's a mind thing, I just feel more comfortable that the fan will continues turn than I would in Jab engine plane, that's my personal preference from a low hour pilots point of view to Shags-j David
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If you could get a Rotax in a Jab 230 that would be my choice of a ride from sure...they would be great...it's a pity they are not an option... David
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Good luck with the start up mate, I hope it all goes well for you.. David
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Yes they look like a nice aircraft...wonder what he wants for it now? David
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dazza.. maybe let then have it for a month... David
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Just not quite Geoff :doh:ah well they say they will come back and get it one day and hoof it back to W.A... David
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CAGIT is on its way back to the east coast from Geraldton to Heck Field on the Gold Coast I believe. Geoff McDougal and Brett Ahearn handed the trophy over to Michael Lawrence in Geraldton. I think he is flying a Sling. Well done fella's....
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Looks very nice Mike...you are getting there !!!! David
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That's very good... David
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Yes been raining the last couple of days...looks like we will have nice days back tomorrow... David
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Today's ( RAF Cosford ) Air Show. . .
DGL Fox replied to Phil Perry's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
I wish that show was on in 2 weeks time once we get there... ah well not to worry... we will go and look at the museum that you were recommending Phil, counting down the days.. David -
I think I will be down at the field tomorrow about lunch time...I will drop in and have a chat if you are around... David
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Hi Geoff, So how are you going with your X-Air...nearly done? David
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It's great when a dream comes true, many people just talk about it but I admire people that actually go out and live that dream and achieve it....well done Geoff...may you continue to live your dream safely and add some fun it there too... David
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I couldn't do it today, it will have to be later in the week but it sure was a nice day for a fly... David
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This is my receipt...I got 18months..I think you need to be a current financial RA-Aus member to get the extra 6 months.. Receipt/Tax Invoice Invoice Number: 00000214 06-06-2015 David L CABOOLTURE QLD 4510 Australia Sport Pilot Magazine - 1 Year Subscription + 6 months free subscription! (ending 06-12-2016) $90.00 Total (GST Included) $90.00 Thank you for your purchase. You will be sent a reminder via email two months before your subscription expires inviting you to resubscribe. You can also view Sport Pilot online at www.issuu.com or the Recreational Aviation Australia website. Recreational Aviation Australia promotes safe, accessible, fun, enjoyable aviation. Recreational Aviation Australia | ABN 40 070 931 645 | PO Box 1265 FYSHWICK ACT 2609 E: members@raa.asn.au | P: 02 6280 4700 | F: 02 6280 4775
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What date and where does he land in the UK? David
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L1 Maintainer Training and Assessment Site
DGL Fox replied to slb's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
I passed my L1 exam today in about an 1.5 hrs..I thought it was good, I learnt some things I didn't know, so well done RA-Aus team any training to make me safer is good training as far a I am concerned. David -
Well done..safe flying..enjoy.. David
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Bull, Yes I am sure it is difficult to open a paper map but how do you navigate if you don't want to use paper and you don't trust or want to use electronic devices...so what do want to use..what did they use back in the old days to navigate...guess work? navigate by the the sun? follow the birds? IMO you guys are very important in our ranks, you guys started it all, I think you are selling us all short by saying we are just ignoring you and we treat you like lepers..I would love to see more of you fellas in flyins but it is you that have to make the effort for us to see and admire what you fly...did you flyin to Old Station recently? David
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Well after trying to read the online version of the mag I decided to pay for the subscription of $90, I think, IMO this is great value for money, this is what you get for ONLY $90, this is the letter I was emailed after I paid for it, "Thank you for subscribing to the RA-Aus Sport Pilot magazine. Your subscription expires on 06-12-2016 (Including additional 6 months free subscription). You will be notified via email when the subscription is due for renewal" The additional 6 months subscription is great...and you know the best thing...I will always have my copy of my magazine sitting on my coffee table ready for me to read anytime...thanks RA-Aus.. David
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Well I might come down on Wednesday too, save Wayne coming down for only one student...what time is your lesson? David
