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I would rate the lycoming O-235 as the best piston aero engine. Only producers 112hp from a platform capable of 210hp (io-390) 2400 hour tbo, could be the highest ever? Powers the C152 and some others.

It is just a another tool like the radio or looking out the window into the sphere that surrounds our aircraft. Hearing an aircraft call and seeing it on screen is very reassuring. The screen is like a mirror in a car, no staring required. All the RAAus aircraft are capable of being hit from behind by an RV.

I believe there was 4 Thrusters at Parkes. That is cheap fun flying. Could have been even more since a couple of mates and myself had other things on.

Yes sad, they seem like a great aircraft. Friend has one down here.

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Looking at fr24 about 30 adsb aircraft so maybe 100 in total have flown in so far today. A good mix of GA and RAAus. Would have liked to be there.

Both sides of cowl opened at different times so most likely not locked correctly.

No not for sale. The rise in value since buying 4 years ago is another bonus, helps offset that $3 avgas.

As a fun machine I think my RV6a is hard to beat. 10 out of ten in the above categories except maybe efficiency. True speed does not come cheap. There is no better aircraft out there for $115k new or used. Being aerobatic is a bonus. The speeds quoted by some manufacturers are BS, fantasy or highly optimistic. ADSB data shows how they really perform. You can't have a head wind both ways. 👿👿👿

I have flown behind rotax 2 stokes for 40 years with zero issues. Keep it jetted correctly and enjoy

A loss of $831,000 per aircraft produced. Dont think that is sustainable.

Yes, Van's aircraft, not the Australian tax system.

Yes, it is an over priced car that anyone can fly. The high price may be the cause of the company's difficulties.

A new Bristell with 915iS is listed at aud $455,700 make the RV look like a bargain.

When you go for the flight review to get your RPL Brendan, study the POH of the aircraft you will be flying. They can all be found online. If you fly correct climb and approach air speeds, know how and when to use the mixture control etc the instructor will be impressed. Sit in the aircraft or a similar model for an hour and familiarize yourself with the cockpit. Read through the check lists.

ADS-B is the ultimate system. Direct aircraft to aircraft, no dodgy mobile data required. Thanks to the rebate I have an ADS-B transponder in the RV now. Still use the SkyEcho2 for the IN bit displayed on the tablet with ozrunways. All IFR aircraft are equipped and more VFR aircraft are becoming equipped. As I fly I can see that my transponder is working correctly with altitude because the SkyEcho2 is seeing it and displaying it. The inquest into the four pilots who died in the mid air at mangalore started this week. See and avoid has limitations

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It did get all the real men fly tail wheel aircraft guys going on Facebook. 😂

You need to sort your personal messages. I sent you a message recently and you have not responded.

The landing site may have had some slope hence the sudden departure . I know little about helicopters so asked Gemini. Gemini was just updated. See update close Conversation with Gemini Can a helicopter land on a slope? edit Show drafts volume_up Yes, helicopters can land on slopes, but it's a more complex maneuver than landing on flat ground and requires a skilled pilot. There are several factors to consider: Slope angle: Different helicopters have different maximum slope ratings. Landing on a slope that is too steep is dangerous. Landing direction: Ideally, the pilot will try to land across the slope, not up or down it. This reduces the risk of tail rotor strike and other issues. Control techniques: The pilot uses a combination of cyclic and collective controls to carefully touch down and maintain balance on the slope. Because of the added difficulty, slope landings are usually only done when necessary, like during search and rescue missions in mountainous areas. Here are some resources that go into more detail about slope landings: AOPA article on slope landings: [slope landings ON Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association aopa.org] Video on How To Land a Helicopter on a Slope: How To Land a Helicopter on a Slope. Helicopter Slope Operations.: YouTube

It is the pilot that avoids landing incidents not the cover so yes I would have no problem using it.

I do not understand why people want to mess with the well proven systems on Lycoming engines.

Two guys in a carefully prepared Thruster, with a blow up mattress in each wing, showed how it could be done.

The late Max Hazelton successfully landed his Auster in the Blue mountains in IMC in 1969, took a few days to walk out to civilisation.

I believe Beal Aircraft Maintenance, Dubbo can do it.