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Just about got this trailer sorted but was curios if it would make any difference towing the trailer with the aircraft mounted tail first, or nose first. The rudder and elevator would be clamped level to stop movement. The aircraft is a tricycle gear plane not a tail dragger.

How can you go wrong with great music like that behind it.

That is a great piece of footage. What brilliant aircraft.

I use both. I plan the trip manually and have the calculations beside me when I am travelling, marking off the checkpoints and times. The GPS gives me a double check on course, drift etc and at 55kts IAS something to do that helps pass the time. If the GPS stops (and it has), then there is no problems, just keep using the trusty map and compass. I agree with Eastmeg2, its a good backup but the map lets you wander and look at interesting things.

I met Max at the factory on his farm (airfeild) at Te Kowhai a couple of years ago when I was considering buying a Bantam. Max took the time to show me the operation and was only to pleased to answer any of my questions. Correspondence with him later on confirmed to me that the man was one of the good guys. RIP Max and very sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family and staff.

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J170, there are political ructions from the users of the airport over this, user access fees, and a number of other issues at the moment. Those of us that pay the avdata exemption fee get it a little better. The pi..ing off part of the whole deal at the moment is he is taking some of the enjoyment of just flying and I feel that this is unforgivable. I fly for fun, not for politics.

The grass strip was mowed recently so a little long but usable at the moment. Ring the leasee of the airfeild re fuel call outs etc. The rest of the info from 68volksy is pretty well on the money. Cheers

What about those wandering around on a busy, noisy day at the airfeild. They just may appreciate you not starting the engine without warning. I know we are meant to have a good look around before starting up but how many area concentrating on switched, chokes and settings and only give a cursory glance up before pushing the button. I have seen it happen on a few occaisions and the only indication we had that the mincer was about to fire was his call of Clear prop (made more out of habit than thought I assume). I call it every time, even when there's no one around so it becomes a no thought habit. (reminds me of the one about the air hostess that backed into a spinning propeller .......................................)

Damn, had to change the bucket list to a 44gal (200ltr) drum list after that. Fantastic thanks Linda.

Landing fees $20 to J Ferrara. He runs one of the flying schools there . Avgas available either by paying Mr Ferrara or using an aerorefuellers card. His phone number can be obtained from the NAIPS post for YGLB as he is the subject of a notam at the end of the forcast for YGLB. Ultralights not a worry there are a few of us there and both flying schools teach RAA Aus certificates. (YGLB is the home of Slarti, Robinsm, Volksy68 and a number of others on this site. Any queries, contact me by pm and we will sort them out. Cheers

My Xair holds on the drum brakes to about 5000rpm then gets the creeps. I do run ups at 4000 so all ok there. Initiall installation runs on the new motor at 6500 rpm were done with the aircraft tied to a very solid object buried in the ground. and the stick pulled as far back as possible. The ride was still interesting, like riding a wild horse only more fun.

My Instructor at Goulburn was (and still is) Teraya Miller. Very easy to learn from, great pilot and a nice person. This lady runs 2 flying schools, Goulburn Aviation and Canberra Aviation, and works full time for "big brother". Her work load would kill me. Check out the article by Eric McAndless in the December Pacific flyer about his Goulburn TIF with this lady.

Stalled and dropped a wing?

My eldest grandson has been an air cadet in Armidale, NSW for a number of years now. He is a corporal and loves it. He has done numerous camps at air force bases, flown gliders and been for flights in powered aircraft at Tamworth. Can't recommend it high enough!!!

Does anyone have a list of apps they use on a windows phone?

Only if you can catch us Graeme. Welcome back StringPuller. Look forward to your input.

Because the basic Rag and tube minimal plane, the india trip, tail dragger endorsement, the flight to birdsville and the corner in the Xair, etc come first. However..................!!!!!. To paraphrase "... Long list, short pockets........" But I'm having fun!!!!!!

Uncle of mine and his 2 brothers escaped from Guernsey during the war in a rowboat. (Off topic but you just reminded me of it). Sorry, back to topic.

Damn, something else for the bucket list. This looks amazing!!!!!!!

Hey Alan, don't worry about the tags, I am sure it was tongue in cheek. Don't lurk mate, your input is valued. Not all people understand everyone all the time. I am also one of those that reckon we (raa-aus members) should be encouraging youngsters to get the chance to fly. If we get 10 out of 100 that decide to continue then surely that is a good return on the investment in $, time and the future of the sport. Those that treat edxpenditure on this sport on a profit and loss basis are going to be sad and sorry when they come to do their own books. You can't put an accounting on pleasure and involvement. The investment in time effort and $ into Solomans training by the members involved has, I am sure, been a labour of love for the sport. No books would have been kept and the JAFFA's would not have been involved. I have no objection to the Raa-aus fee increase, I consider it a cheap investment for the pleasure I get out of flying. I would love to be known as a money bags but I don't have the resources to carry the title.

Built the Xair from a kit, completed the last half of my flight training in it. (the trainer was the test pilot).

What awesome country! Great video.

What does it cost you to license your car and get your drivers license for a year. If we apply the logic being spoken of here then what has changed in the last 30 years and why should we not be paying the fees we paid then for car ownership and registration? I personally consider approx $3.50 a week good value for the privilege of flying, owning a plane, insurance and a magazine. If you want to fly its worth it. If you don't want to fly then don't pay it. Your choice.

What does it cost you to license your car and get your drivers license for a year. If we apply the logic being spoken of here then what has changed in the last 30 years and why should we not be paying the fees we paid then for car ownership and registration? I personally consider approx $3.50 a week good value for the privilege of flying, owning a plane, insurance and a magazine. If you want to fly its worth it. If you don't want to fly then don't pay it. Your choice.