jcruffle

To allay a lot of speculation and rumours, there was no Mayday call and almost certainly no engine failure. The photograph in the local paper was of a different aircraft involved on a different crash. Gutter journalism. Wait for the coroner’s report before shooting off your mouths and accepting hearsay as the truth.

Thanks for the replies. I think I have sourced support locally (Townsville). Microair aren’t an option any more it would seem. Phones are not answered and I’m told they have scaled down their avionics operations. Perhaps someone else might know more on this...

Has anyone recently had their Microair transponder serviced or repaired? I’m looking for a recommended repairer to contact. Thanks in advance.

North Queensland fliers and visitors will be pleased to learn that there is now Avgas available at Ayr, just south of Townsville. A credit card bowser was commissioned last week. Currently $2.21 per litre. Toilet facilities are also available. The Burdekin Council is very keen to promote their area and provide good facilities without landing fees.

Your snags are still on the barbie Maj.

To my way of thinking, the Executive have a duty to ensure that all CASA audit requirements are met. Non-compliance to the legislation will have serious consequences for us all!

Allan, are you running on Agas or Mogas? Glad to see you are happy with things so far. John

Touche, Steve.

I am conscious that the Odessy battery fitted to my J230 is three and a half years old. It has been great so far. It is flown regularly and keep on full charge when not flying by a trickle charger. I am interested to know what life other forum members are getting out of theirs with similar cirsumstances to me. Should I be getting out the cheque book anytime soon?? John

I have found in my Jab that the exhaust pipe cools very quickly, probably because it is made of fairly light material and will not damage the plastic ... however.... it is probably no coincidence that the only cap to fail is the one on the exhaust. The cap that covers the air intake is fine. I guess there must be some residual heat internally that has affected it.

Thanks, Andrew. You are a legend. John

:confused: I damaged the red plastic cap that protects the exhaust on my 230 (the one with the 'Remove Before Flight' tag on it). I know I have seen these somewhere before, but cannot for the life of me remember where. Can anyone help???!! I would like to replace it with the same kind; they are so convenient. John

The discussion paper cited existing legislation. The relevant quote is below: 5.3.4 Currently, aeronautical experience gained in an RA-Aus registered aeroplane may count for up to 750 of the 1500 hours of aeronautical experience required to qualify for an Australian Air Transport (aeroplane) Pilot Licence. Additionally, an aeroplane that is used for the pilot’s aeroplane flight review for all levels of licence can be registered with RA-Aus – the only requirement being that the instructor conducting the review must be qualified to conduct a flight review and also to be in command of an RA-Aus aeroplane if this is the one used for the review.

According to a recent CASA discussion paper, it is OK to do a BFR in a AAus registered aircraft and satify CASA requirements for a BFR if... the person issuing the BFR is a CASA instructor approved to issue a BFR and holds a RAAus Pilot Certificate for the type of Aircraft. S/he does not have to be a RAAus instructor. Howzat??

Mission accomplished without too many tears. John

Thanks for your help, guys. Much appreciated. John

I need to replace an engine mount in my J230 (so I will do them all). I'm told that the engine has to pretty much come off to do the job. Can any wise readers confirm this or is there an easier way eg one mount at a time? John

With the Jab you get there faster hence you are not in the seat for so long. JR

I reckon they work. Since the introduction of ASIC cards, there has been no terrorist activity at Cobar or Blackall.

It's normally on the top of the panel in the middle on a Jab. ...........sorry Maj!

I'm not sure that applies in a Jab. Ozzie. With traditional tachos, the greater the rpm, the faster the numbers revolve, but the jab tacho is digital and it seems to me that it starts when the master is turned on and vice versa.

You could always check the last light from NAIPS while you are planning your flight........

I know it is not good to advertise on the Forum, but I do like to recognise good service!! I recently had my transponder calibrated and adjusted at Range Avionics in Toowoomba. I have to say that the service was quick, friendly, professional and reasonably priced. Thanks to the crew for helping me out with little notice. John

Paul, I had similar problems when my Jab was new. Blamed the battery, starter solenoid etc and it turned out to be the starter motor itself. Changed the starter and no more problems. Get an autoelectrician to check inside the starter. John

My J230 requires full back trim on approach. Gazelles I have flown also require it. It depends on the aircraft, load etc. John