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YWOL to Nowra and Back, just nice in a Pipestriel with a friend who had not been up in a light plane before. Westerly wind making for a few bumps but clear skies. Home in time to do the Mother's day stuff.

http://brumbyaircraft.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Aust-Aviation-Air-Test-June-09.pdf

If you have some photos e-mail me [email protected] . I have a friend who will be at Brumby Cowra today . He is taking his 610 back for first service I think. Any other info send me an e-mail if possible and we can have an off line discussion.

Thanks I will contact them. Really appreciate the helpful advice. Knowing what I am getting into before I get there is just like good flight planning.

Just looked at the section and it seems fairly logical . I would think putting this as a requirement of the seller would be appropriate . In any case I think the checks required under this section one would do even it the engine hours are known. Now I have another question , lets say the engine has a slight modification , the checks imply with in specifications of the manufacturer , but if there is a modification that produces more power but this modification is not offered by the manufacturer , will meeting the standard unmodified engine specs suffice? Thanks again

Thanks Kasper interesting info. The plane I am reviewing is not that old and the engine is a modified Rotax , there is an assumed age but no substantiation I believe. So am I to assume that I have to validate the engine via 4.2.5 , or if the previous owner has done this does this reset the hours to run on condition. On condition is a phrase I have no idea what it means but seems to imply once checked the engine life restarts?

I have flown two different 600 Brumbies and can say these aircraft feel very much like similar GA planes I have flown. Seem strong and certainly fly very nicely. My only take is that the inside finish could be better, switches are pretty ordinary , and the full glass rear part of the canopy makes for warm flying in summer. Also think the 912 100 hp rotax is a little low on the power side for this aircraft. I'd like one with a Jab Motor if I could only find one.

So seems everyone agrees no log books are an issue, but getting back to the question, What are the requirements re engine life , Must the engine life,Hrs, been know to register a 19 aircraft ? Does not knowing the exact hours limit the ability to insure the aircraft ? I understand the risk of engine life etc , and good checks can be done, I am also interested in what the requirements are for registration and insurance. Thanks in advance.

I've tried the search function and can't seem to get the definitive answer I'm seeking. I am in the process of looking at potential aircraft and have found That I seem to have a never ending research process in front of me. One issue that I am not sure about is what happens if the seller cannot tell you the exact life of the engine. I am talking 19 rego planes here . 1) Would this effect the ability to insure the aircraft? 2) Would it effect the ability to register the aircraft? 3) Who is supposed to keep track of this information? Appreciate any input.

Got it a great read.

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I have spent quite a few hours in the 600 Bru by. I really like the flying qualities and would say my cruise numbers in the 600 are similar to what you are quoting .

Not aeros but Just came accross this and the commentary is very good in defining this accident.

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I would think CoG would have moved back a lot. Have seen similar when a Pitts lost a prop and crash landed the pilot had almost full forward stick to sort of fly it to the ground.

Looks very nice in the white paint. We have a Blue one at YWOL and personally I prefer the white seems to make the aircraft look more like it isn't a brick. Interested to know what you were able to cruise on your way home?

I have calculated these sort of figures as a non aircraft owner, notice no one has included Rubber replacements , and TBO for the engine as part of the running costs. My take is ownership cannot be based on economic rationale , hiring seems to work out cheaper. For me ownership is about when where and whatever.

I enquired about this aircraft from the owner. He said it was built by Rod Anlazark , I don't know this person but apparently he has a reputation in Savannah land. The plane is in the middle of QLD which makes it a little hard for me to get to at this stage. I am in the middle of research the Savannah to see if it will fill my flying needs. I started out wanting a fast plane but am now leading more towards slow and low.