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Bit better than my terrier Can I get the costume for my beagle for Xmas when it comes for a holiday.. Ps is the photo in the public domain.. Cheers

Hi Everybody Without starting the all out debate Have IVO Props got a better name over the last few years as I am looking at the inflight adjustable to future proof myself a bit.. It is to go on a Subaru ea-81 tweaked to around 90hp in a Foxcon Terrier 100 the other choices are a warp drive ground adj, powerfin ground adjust or a local prop made in Bunderberg QLD Aus all at 72 inches. Thanks to all.. Peter

Ben it is the terrier 100 parked now at YCAB I have to collect the wings yet. The cause of the engine failure is not certain yet I will not know until I get to the engine but a full report will be posted. thanks and hope to see you around. Peter

No Injuries Thanks Ian Just to let you know that I suffered no injuries expect for the pride one but then I am here to talk about it. After a 1600nm trip 2nm from final destination this happens at least it wasn't over tiger country. A big thanks goes out to SAR in Canberra the local Police ,Fire Brigde and Ambo's also a big thanks to Caboulture Aero Club for the assistance in recovering my plane. Thanks again Peter

Retro Fitting Senders Has anybody retofitted fuel senders into a fiberglass tank if so what is the best way to accomplish this and any suggestion on which type of sender to use.. thanks for the help in advance.. Peter

To quote Yenn as well The other thing is if you are going to arrive 5 mins before last light and there is a herd of cattle on the strip, it could well be after last light when you land, a lessom I learnt a long while ago. It is these sort of reasons that shouldn't we be taught. Nev It is great to hear your views as an instructor but here in Darwin we have very limited places to land mostly bush strips. While on a recent trip I had picked a private landing strip to refuel but with about 50+ cows on the strip none of them moved, I had to do a precautionary landing on a road. We are taught that and it can be used before last light. I was just lucky I was following a major road. Cheers Peter Ps I guess you have taken Mannys course in advanced navigation I too would like to do this but Distance is a problem..

Hi Great topic Firstly I am not against the rules that we fly under. Should we do a portion of training on landing planes on last light in the syllabus as as some have said enviromental issues may prevent us from landing on time thus last light comes and then we become unstuck.. Should we also have a landing light on our planes so that if this occurs we have some chance of landing safley.. Its just a saftey issue and should we address this with RAA.. Cheers Peter

How tall is that building :clown::clown::clown:

Merv as I am new to this. canyou explain what DTG stands for Do you always submit to censar these sort of questions thanks Peter

Please if anyone has more info on how to deal with all things flightwatch sartime etc it would be much appreciated Peter

update Just to let you know Yesterday I was out at the plane doing some work I opened the rear cover where the antenna base is and knocked the coax, low and behold it fell off. reattached it properly. Don't know how it stayed on with all the landings. The reception is better but will take it up today to see what sort of range. I am still considering moving the antenna but will see. Thanks for the advice :thumb_up: Peter

Just a side note After speaking to the Atterney Generals office the other day (Auscheck) the seem to charge around $80.00 to do the security checks for those beloved ASIC's where does the other $80.00 go as RAA now charges $160.00 Should we be shopping around to get better prices if you need one. Please do not start the Why do we need them debate. I have just Flown 2500 nm and got asked once if I had one. Now on the same if you use your plane to get to work am I right in saying that you can't charge directly for flying the plane.. Cheers

thankyou Guys Andy it is coax but the wire from the antenna base to the ground plane is normal wire my thoughts would be to move the antenna but after alternatives without putting holes in the plane. or just purchase a new internal antenna like whats in the jabiru. Thanks Peter

Hello All I'm after info on this antenna instalation the antenna is a comant fiberglass whip Don't know exact model The antenna is located forward of the aluminium ground plane. should I locate this to the middle of the ground plane. the problem that I have is unless I am on the ground or in the circut or within a few miles of the airfield I don't belive that I am bieng heard clearly. the other thing is that when I climb to 1500asl I can finnaly hear bn centre and flight watch. microair 760 early model is the radio. thanks for your help Peter

Techman that is all good for the people that get thier mag early in the month we are already halfway through and still haven't got mine. so I only get a couple of weeks to read and implement. Peter

Thanks Ultralights I didn't get any photo's while I was there training at least I can show people where ond how thanks again Peter

Guys thanks for all of the info. I have just completed my training with Airwings in Narranderra. Wally is a great and paitent teacher no question is to hard or stupid just ask. I had never flown a small plane before I started, I completed everthing in just over a week this included initial training, radio and x country i have only 3 hours left for passenger training was hard but going in prepared was good. Some people may shoot me down for the next comment but I had been using Flight simulator X with a combination of Joystick, Yoke, Rudder pedals and throttles yes I could have flown large jets but there are ultralights available. the only thing I now realize that I was missing is the tactile feel. Study is the best I read ,read and re read the manuals and had a good understanding before I got there, read these forums as tony (previous post) said listen to other peoples experiences. Best of all know your own limits. and don't forget the reserves.... now let the learning begin. Cheers Peter

Facet Fuel It Thanks for the input.. Like Jetjr I too found the Facet Fuel-it the problem is that to me it is to slow for the application but then Rocko has a valid point the faster the flow the more static. Ians soulution is good but I'm not into Gym work not lazy just wise. The Facet fuel it is approx $120 aud at the moment from aircraft spruce in the US. no cost on freight or could not get one. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/facetFuelit.php Thanks again and keep it all coming. can somebody tell me are these onboard fueling systems patented or copyrighted. ps Put a wanted info add on this subject in things for sale only got 1 reply Peter

Still waiting but i am a newbie and here in Darwin were off the grid no regular mail deliverery Remember NT stands for Not Today Not Tomorrow Not Tuesday or Not Thursday.... Cheers

I was wondering what is the best way to fuel a high wing plane from Jerry cans.. any comments and ideas thanks Peter

Finnaly got the answer 200lt drum over $480 thanks for the replies in Darwin

Price of Avgas Can somebody let me know what the price of Avgas is at the moment. Brisbane NW Queensland and Lower NT thanks Guys peter