Tomo

Dear Mr Tomo , In regards to your recent post that bolt goes through and holds a counter weight with a Nyloc nut that bolt does not turn and should never have lock wire or any form of castle nut as suggested . If you have a concern it is far better to contact the manufacturer than have any form of advice from forums or advise you that could lead to the incorrect advice . Paul Goard

all the best

Tom

It seems to really move around about 6-8 feet above the runway surface.

You mention it moves around a lot at 6-8ft or so off the ground? Couple of questions regarding that: Are you at a high angle of attack at this point? and when you land do you feel like you've 'dropped' it on rather than flown it on?

If that is the case I'd suggest you are rounding out to much in that first phase and not getting into the nice ground effect area - so you end up pulling back and 'waffling', or stooging - often accompanied by the stall horn and dropping onto the runway.

I only mention this because when coming from a larger plane, with much more inertia and weight, that round out height (or phase one) would be fantastic as you have the right combination to settle it on, but being light and nibble you have to get a bit lower in phase one, and then start the landing phase two. (i.e. the hold off)

I'll probably get boo'd at, but maybe try a flat power on approach a couple times (keep that nose wheel off however!) but that way you might be able to find the ground and the sweet spot to level off at.

Ps. I'm not an instructor, but I've had a mix of aircraft type experience and this is something that I notice people do, and I've done myself.

regards

That's what you call a close call.

Was looking at the low wing Brumby that is online at a flight school the other day and saw this bolt... I know it's probably never likely to happen but it worries me a bit. This bolt is on the inside of the elevator servo, or balance tab, with a few mm clearance to the fixed part of the horizontal stabiliser.

The first photo below shows the head of the bolt, the second photo shows the cavity that could very easily trap said bolt head if it ever came loose, even a small amount. Resulting in a jammed elevator...

Anyone else noticed this? and have had any thoughts about it? Just looks like a potential problem that could possibly be eliminated by replacing bolt with something else, or at least tie-wiring it.

The wife and I should be there!

Turbs, TILL HE replaces himself with about 50 "young enthusiasts". We need to get our money's worth out of him. Nev

Yes and yes, sadly

Was going to head up but awoke to it raining...

Good to see!

Hope they don`t drop it!

What a mess... written off now.

Note a touch of sadness there Tomo, is it your old friend from Cecil Plains?

Nah, just an mate from Bundy.

Does the membership cost reduce if they are going online with the magazine?? I hope so as I haven't been able to renew mine yet.

G'day Ricky, a nice J120 you got yourself there, Matt asked me if I could take it over for you but I haven't got the time either!! Hope you find someone that looks after your new aircraft that can take it over for you.

Regards,

Tom

Trying to get permission to fly in myself in the morning, before the big thing arrives... wish me luck!

You won't need to pay to see it!! It's going to be quite visible... haha

Everyone just swears instead these days....

I'll be there!

Sit up in the seat, take a few deep breaths, wiggle the controls, as someone else already mentioned. (mind you depends on the aircraft!!) If your approach isn't working, the landing won't either - just another way to tell if you're awake.

What a brilliant idea!! Sometimes it's the simple ideas that are the most impressive!

Might have to take the Pacer for a run!

Those numbers don't look promising, do your sums and calculations and you'll be sweet.

Hey! Does anyone know of any spare hangar spaces at Mittagong airfield?

Thanks

Flying low level over water is always riskier also...

Real shame, accidents like this are preventable. Hope the folks of those lost are coping, what a sad way to finish a year.

All fixed up! Flies magically, we are very happy with it… once this weather calms down will fly it home from Toowoomba.