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4th December 2010 Goulburn Airport Commencing 11am.

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Gary Clarke 0409 646242 or; Richard Foltin 0408 241683

That is brilliant. Noisy, but brilliant!!!!!

Earlier this evening a trike crashed into a paddock beside the Goulburn aerodrome, killing the pilot. Emergency services were quick on the scene. More news later

Cheers

Maynard

If people feel that strongly about the current encumbemts then where were they when the elections were being held. Stand for election if you feel that strongly.

Thanks Steve, Spoke to Tony's wife this morning and will order them off her.

Cheers

Maynard

I am trying to get hold of a copy of the Tony Hayes tail dragger training manual (students version). I can't seem to get onto the website site. Are these books still available, and if so where from? If not, does someone have one I can buy from them?

Thanks

Maynard

Bigpete,

I know what you are going through. My sincere condolences to you and yours. My thoughts are with you.

The probe sits in the water jacket around the cylinders, unless it is longer that 6 inches it wont hit anything.

Looks like the tent under the wing again, great fun last time!!!!!

The probe that fits the standard hole in holden engines is the one that I use in my 582. Thread and nut on the top to take the sensor wire. Probe is earthed through the brass body of the probe.

Take care Gordon, you are starting to sound logical and are making good sense. Remember this is the Government you are talking about and they ain't happy untill you ain't happy. 8)

Hey Burbles,

I also have a MTOW of 120kg and have a rag and tube aircraft,( MTOW 490kg). Runs a 582 and has no problems lifting me and doing navs (Goulburn to Inverell and return, Leongatha to Goulburn etc). The lighter aircraft will handle you just as well. I have also taken passengers with not much change in performance (but only up to MTOW 490kg.)

Cheers

Maynard

Well done Rach!!! Great filming (what did they use?), great music. You can't dispute the nav with proof like this. Congratulations.

I have problems with birds in the hanger I rent in Goulburn. I just cover the plane in old bed sheets and wash them every so often to get rid of the bird crap. There is a product called "hotfoot" that some factories use to put along the tops of beams etc that the birds hate. I have used silastic along the tops of beams in the hanger with some success.

I agree with the above. I would not object to the increases but I would like to see some value for the extra dollars. Apart from the magazine and the yearly subs, some obvious support for members in exchange for the dollars would be appreciated. What can we expect that would be tangible?

Maynard

I dont think the actual fibreglass mat or fabric is the problem, the resin used to manufacture the tanks etc is the problem. I have recently made additions to my fibreglass tanks and have been careful to research the problem. The problem appears to be in the polyester resin some companies use. The underground fuel tanks and the new tanks are made using vinylester resin which I believe is very chemical resistant. (so say the experts). I have been told that id your tank has been laid up using vinyl ester resin then it should be ok to use for ethanol based fuels.

Just my 0.2 c

Maynard

Bought an Icom A4 out of the states last year. Don't know about approvals but it works great in the air and on the ground. Maybe the Yank/european/aussie versions are identical and the difference is in the price (bloated profit) you pay for the AUS branding!!!

If you fly to Armidale in the states north, the elevation of the airport is 3550'. The 1500' overfly will put you above 5000'. I regularly fly over 5000' above highland tiger country to be able to glide to safety. I do have a radio so I don't, in these circumstances, see it as an issue.

Just my 0.05c

Maynard

Can anyone tell me of the tip position of the thermocouple in the exhaust maifold of a 582 rotax will have an effect on the egt reading. ie. If it is to close to the side wall of the manifold will the temperature be lower than if it is in the centre of the exhaust chanel. (the distance of the thermocouple from the piston is as per factory spec).

I haved had a long history of low egt readings (850 to 900 degrees). The motor does run well I recently flew another aircraft (618 rotax) and the egts were 1100 to 1150 degrees as specified

Thanks

Maynard

Pale blue hose from Wade air at Orange, 1oo hrs, 2 years so far and still as soft as the day I put it on. Wilkl be replaced next year as a matter or course any way.

Cheers

Maynard

30/31 October 2010. See aeroclub.com.au website

Cheers

Thanks fellas. I will keep on keeping on. David, I can relate to the citabria incident, had one like it today. Should be stopping at Warnervale in the Xair when I go up to the Glouster flyin later this year. May be catch up with you and the Xair owners Warwich and Sheree that I met at Temora.

The instructor today talked about getting out the dancing shoes when doing the 3 pointers, I now see what he means!!!

Cheers

Maynard

I am doing the endorsement in Daves Flying School's 912 lightwing. Apart from the tail wheel, the other differences I have to get used to are: Central stick (right hand) as opposed to left hand between the knees stick and left hand dash throttle as opposed to right hand stick throttle. Great to fly another type of aircraft but these narrow cabins get real friendly at times. The instructor, John was great and very relaxed (he needed to be).

At least the landings have to improve after today. Can you recommend a good book about tail wheel landings.

Cheers

Maynard

Started my tail wheel endorsement at the oaks today. Thsi endorsement really shows what you don't know. We are spoilt with the tricycle undercarriages!

I have to admit that the 1.5 hrs today were ok but trhe landings were embarrasing to say the least. I hope they will improve.

Cheers

Maynard