Nobody

That's true but there will always be a fine line between personal opinion & offensive.There in lies the dilemma, to some such comments maybe offense but to others it's being direct, truthful in their own way.

Whilst I agree it's rather obvious that the composition of this persons posts are lacking in proper execution it bothers me none as such things aren't that important in today's fast moving society where even some media personal as well as some high profile people speak appallingly! Proper grammar etc is over rated!:-)

Neil's original posts (since edited by the mods) were pretty poor form. He implied that a pilot was "brain dead" for not having a PLB, in a thread about a missing aircraft ( and pilot). At the time not even the the most basic details of the situation had been confirmed.

It's good that Neil is passionate about safety. It would be good if he could be a little bit less obnoxious about where and what he says.

given a caution for my post please explainthe (edited..mod)

facts are there if the plane is missing as assumed

 

now as a fact when the PLB was first mooted I was one that said that it SHOULD BE IN THE PLANE FOR ALL FLIGHTS no ifs or buts

 

when a transport company has their 153 trucks on tracking why cant you have the same device on your plane neil

I gave your post a caution. It is far too early to speculate on if the pilot carried an ELT/PLB when all that is known at this stage is that an aircraft is reported overdue. It may be safely on the ground somewhere out of phone range having diverted or it may be much worse. At this sage noone knows. (edited..mod)

At least wait until the media have done some wild speculation before doing it yourself, or wait for accurate reports and investigations.

Nobody

This should be encouraged on all your social media outlets.Anything that encourages other young blood into the sport is a priority, so keep your cynicism's at home for this one!

Nahhh, Far better to just whinge and complain and grumble.....

For something lighter, what about a thin kitchen chopping board?

Can't see how it can be reliable with the same built up crank and cases.

A friend emailed me this link about the EAA Young eagles happening at Rylstone.

Australia-first program in Rylstone

I know a few folk on the forum fly from there. How did the day go? Are there plans for more? Other locations?

FWF is $8000 engine $8000,$16000 U.S plus shipping.What is a rotax 914 worth.

$26995 (US, Plus Shipping and GST)

The 912 on the other hand is only $16995. (US, Plus Shipping and GST)

ROTAX 912 ULS | 100 HP ENGINE from California Power Systems

It is obvious to me there is a problem with the RV nose gear, based on the number of collapses & flips.

A couple of point that are possibly relevant to the discussion.

1. The original post mentions that the plan was to seek LSA status. That would mean that the aircraft could be factory built. This would open up the designer to much more liability than if the aircraft were just available in a kit/experimental form.

2. One way to deal with the liability is for the engineer to be "employed" by Raytol's company rather than contracting to it via the engineers company. Raytols company would need insurance to cover the design and manufacture of aircraft instead of just the manufacture component.

I don't know if this the correct forum but.The T51 with the ls3 I believe is a VH only plane. What is the procedure for building and rego and maintaining this aircraft if it's home built. What I'm asking is it a bridge to far for Mr Average. I'm familiar with the building and flying of the RAA planes.

Thanks Lyndon

Looks awesome!!!!

Yep the Van's matched hole is really only a pilot hole but if they save jigging then they are worth lots.

Even Vans match hole isn't match hole in reality, you have to do some work to claim it as your own build, so I should allocate some of the fabrication to the easiest and most fool proof processes.Of course then a bigger fool will come along ...

I haven't used this but have used stewart systems paint and it worked well.

Doesn't seem too expensive....

Stewart Systems. EkoStrip - Gallon

Whether the SIDS program is reasonable or not would be a totally new and protracted thread. In Australia they are subject to an AD, and as such mandatory whether RA or casa registered

100% correct, basically my understanding of the process with sids is Cessna recommended the inspections for the aircraft, and casa issued an airworthiness directive making them mandatory. With the exception of the extensions applied for private ops, no SIDS means you are no longer in compliance with the aircraft certificate of airworthiness, and hence no longer airworthy. This would still apply if the aircraft was on the RAA register.

CASA decided that there was no wiggle room and that therefore they would be a mandatory requirement at great expense to some owners.

On thing to think about is more people using flight following. In the USA I used it a lot and have used it over here. Usually ATC are very happy to help and will give it to you. It actually makes their life easier as they know your intentions. Why don't people here in Australia seem as keen to use it?

it is interesting that the EGT temp went down with the ceramic coating. I would have thought it went the other way.... It is not some affect on the Probe/gauge rather than a real temprature change is it?

I didn't do it.....

There is a good discussion of the fouling problems associated with lead here:

Lead Fouling

This is what I liked about the system in the USA, they teach you how to fly in class D and then they are all the same. Once you have 1 sorted you can go anywhere.

Over there class C works the same everywhere too. Fly into Fayetteville with your instructor and work it out, then Savannah, Huntsville or Norfolk are all the same.

I hope that those of you who don't think that an ASIC is the answer have email your elected representatives as wall as posting on here:

Senators and Members – Parliament of Australia

If we dont complain they will take the silence as contentment with the changes.

Generally the preference is to squeeze any rivet you can get a squeezer on. It's more consistent, reliable and lower skill level than bucking. Rivers in skins often can't be reached with a squeezer and so must be done with a gun and bar.