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Thanks a bundle guys...I knew I could find out what I wanted to know. The Trike is on Ebay at the moment and he wants around $10000 which after knowing all this, is way too much to say the least. Im in no rush to buy so will keep a look out and see what comes up.. Chris....im kicking myself I didnt have the funds at hand to buy yours...lol :hittinghead: What are the differences between the Grey Rotax 582 and the Blue head model? Scotty :thumb_up:

Hi all....I am looking at a second hand 1997 Airborne Edge Trike fitted with a Rotax 582 engine. This is an older model obviously and I was wondering if an Edge owner can give me some honest feedback on what this model was like. Did it have any peculiarities or bugs I should be looking for? What service life do the wings have. It has done approx 460 hours. The engine is well past its 300 hour rebuild and Bert Flood have advised me a new engine is $5300. What is a rebuild on a Rotax 582 worth? I want to work out what it would cost to get this legally in the air so I can work out if the chap is asking a reasonable price. Thanks in advance Scotty i_dunno

Thank you to everyone on here. This has become an interesting subject. Im wanting to convert to Trikes so a little different in the handling department compared to a 3 axis. Im not looking for any shortcuts I can assure you, just wanted to know if my GA exams will be good and it seems they will which is great. I fully intend on brushing up on it all again in my own time anyway. Im under no illusion that I will do the conversion to trikes in 5 hours. Im thinking more 10 to 15. Thank you all Scotty :thumb_up:

Thanks Nev...so the GA exams dont count then. thumb_down Scotty

This debate is very juicey! In 1998 I attended the Sydney Institute of Technology in Broadway, Sydney, and after studying in the classroom for 18 months part time, that was 3-4 nights a week after work for 3 hours a night, I had my CPL theory and a Cert 3 in Aviation studies. This was done in conjunction with an hour or 2 a weekend of practical flying. It was a very good way to do the theory as it then left your flying instructor with the practical side of it and some one else to bounce theory problems off. I flew through all my theory exams and I am by no means a scholar. In fact I find study difficult. This Course at the time cost me some ridiculous amount like $100 for the year if I remember correctly. What outstanding value! This was a fantastic way to learn from very experienced pilots from Ex Airforce, to airline to GA pilots on every subject. As far as I am aware, that was the final year of that course as the Govt wouldnt subsidise it unless there were a certain number of students enrolled. It was something like 15 students. We averaged about 9 per class. For me, it is a real shame for the industry that these courses didnt last. I went to Bankstown Airport that year and thought I would go to every flying school to check them out. I walked into the first school and stood there like a spare prick at a wedding and everyone ignored me. I walked out of that one, which is still operating today, and into the next one and found the best instructor anyone could have! Through family and mortgage commitments, I have had to give up flying for the last 3 years but now want to convert from GA to Trikes. As mentioned, I have completed all theory exams including instrument and ATPL and am wondering what RAA theory exams I need to do? I have approx 150 hours GA with about a third of that in command. Can anyone who has done the GA to RAA conversion give me some insight as to what I will need to do as far as theory exams? Do the GA exams count for this? Scotty

Hi Peter......Welcome aboard. Im in Oberon along side a good friend Chris "Bushpilot". Im about to head North to Tamworth but look Chris up and you can drool over his new Jabiru 160! Scotty :big_grin:

Thanks guys....I really appreciate everyones advice. I have decided to go with a Vertex 220 and when I buy a Trike I will get a suitable intercom which I have been discussing with a member. Scotty :thumb_up:

Glen....thank you. I just did a google search and found them! Len has been fantastic and I would learn with him for sure. Fuel being the big factor here. I just had a look on "whereis" and your right, it cuts about 100km off the trip. Im going to keep my options open as it may be worth the extra drive if the quality of training is there. Anyone else know of any closer to Tamworth? Scotty :thumb_up:

Your call Ian....The other forum I mentioned in my previous post has a Site Supporter reward system. It is not a lot and doesnt really cost anything but offers things like a monthly photo walk around of a different aircraft. One of my goals is to build a Piper J3 Cub replica. At Natfly this year I was introduced to a very nice chap who had his Cub there. He allowed me to take a few hundred photos of every part of the plane and with his permission, I donated that to my other forum which he sells for $10 to support the site or alternatively offers as a monthly walkaround to site supporters. When building radio control models, sometimes with out plans, you need all the pictures you can get. probably doesnt sound like much to most on here but it is to us. The chap who started that forum also has a few companies on line that offer discounts etc only to site supporters. It doesnt have to be a lot. Everyone wins, even the misers who cant part with a few dollars, and that is all it is, a few dollars! Scotty :big_grin:

Ian....I belong to a radio control scale aircraft forum in the USA and the costs for the chap who started that was becoming out of hand. I would be surprised if anyone thought you had to pocket the expense for this site. Last year they introduced a site supporters system where you can donate how ever much you want through paypal. You then come up with a little site supporter label above your Avatar. Most donate around the $10-$20 a year which is not too expensive considering what we get from the Forum. At this time there are around 2000 members here. Not all would be active I understand. Take half of those at a 1000 members. If each donated $5 that would be $5000 which would help a little im sure. No one is forced to pay. Then again maybe I should just shut my mouth..... Scotty :big_grin:

Hi Bob...im using Microsoft 2004 with Vista Australis. Very good combination. Just make sure you have a good enough PC to run it all. Scotty

Hi all......moving to Tamworth in October and wanting to do my GA to Trike conversion. I have asked the Manilla Sky Ranch at Lake Keepit and he said he doesnt do Trike training. Have spoken to Len at Somersby who has been very helpful but after looking on "whereis", im not sure im keen on the 3 hour each way drive! There is also Bruce at Mudgee too. Same distance though. Can any one help out with Trike training folk in or around Tamworth? Scotty

Thanks Ian...will have to find out from my good Wife if she has already ordered. Scotty :thumb_up:

Thanks Ian....my wife was hunting around for them on the net last week so secret spy may have ordered one How do you find this model of Joy stick? I have upgraded or should I say down graded to Windows Vista recently and my old Microsoft Force Feedback is not compatible. I bought a cheapy off Ebay for $8 and it does an ok job but doesnt have the rudder control twist or feedback so makes flying a plane easier than.....well, stealing candy off my 4 year old ! Anyway interested to hear how this unit performs. Scotty :big_grin:

Yeah good point. I dont know enough about electric motors but know there are some very impressive performers used in my other hobby, Radio Control Scale planes. Would be good to do the weight figures on what a Rotax 582 and all associated extras like fuel and the complete setup would weigh compared to something like this. Wonder how long one of these Electric Motors would last? Work out all the servicing of a petrol motor and this becomes very economical I might think? Scotty :big_grin:

Geez...how good is the Electric trike! This is great! I know weight would be a consideration but I wonder if you could hook a charging system up to the belt/prop drive on the motor or make a wind generator to have in flight charging? I would need to have a twin seat as the wife wouldnt let me spend all that money to leave her behind....:hittinghead: Scotty :thumb_up:

Hi Ian...thank you for that. Now stretching it to this model of Joystick is probably stretching the Fathers Day card....lol. I was looking for the Saitek Evo Force Feedback model I have found them online for around $95. Scotty :big_grin:

Ian...I havent been able to find the Saitek Evo Force Feedback Joy stick in the Clear prop shop. You mentioned you would be getting them at a good price. I sent you a message a few days ago but havent heard. Fathers Day is coming up! ;) I know your damn busy! Scotty :big_grin:

Thanks Andy...a Lot of food for thought there! Is the noise all ignition related? If so has no one designed a suppressor of some kind? Or am I barking up the wrong tree here? Scotty :confused:

Thanks Geoff...I appreciate that. They sound like a reasonable unit. I guess as long as you have good reliability approaching the circuit area etc , they should fit the need. I really appreciate the advice guys. Scotty :thumb_up:

Brent ...what model Icoms are popular. I heard through the grape vine that the older ones will be no use towards the end of the year due to the frequency spacings being reduced or something to that effect. Scotty

Hi Geoff...tell me more about it. What model number is it? I cant seem to find any information on it. How old is it? Scotty

Hi Brent....well thats very interesting. Not what I was hoping to hear but a genuine response and I thank you for that. So what is a good brand hand held Transceiver for Trike use then? Hope this is not going to open a can of worms here! scotty :ah_oh:

Hi all....has anyone got a Vertex VXA-710 Hand held Tranceiver? Im curious as to their quality and usable air range? Can someone give me a first hand review? Will be doing some Trike flying soon and was wondering if this radio would be suitable for this kind of use? thank you in advance Scotty :big_grin:

Well done Ian..Im half way through this book and learning a lot. Scotty :big_grin: