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

On 17/12/2023 at 4:54 PM, facthunter said:

Maybe good to know. but the Subject is VANS and Chapter11 In the USA.  It might be good to keep this going without digressing too much. till it is played out. Nev

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

26 minutes ago, danny_galaga said:

Is that the plane some famous baseball player crashed?

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 

This aussie couple have a brilliant youtube channel and a Staffy as the star of the show.

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

7 minutes ago, skippydiesel said:

To sum up:

 

• One offer of a potential sale - no further contact?????
• One offer of a lend - no further contact?????
• Another person has one but doesn't seem inclined to lend or provide a service????

 

So no further ahead - such is life & human nature

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.

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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.

19 hours ago, saccani said:

 

 

The aircraft was fitted with a modified O-360 using non-integrated electronic ignition and fuel injection.  A carburettor was retained as an alternate fuel system.  I believe attention should be directed to these modifications and also as to whether or not a five minute full power test was conducted to verify satisfactory fuel flow.  Shorter tests often fail to reveal inadequate fuel flow rates, particularly if a header tank is used.  A

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.  

4 hours ago, skippydiesel said:

I find it astonishing that almost no one can recomend a good (private/commercial) prop balancing service. I presume this must mean a lot of unbalanced propellers out there.

I believe Beal Aircraft Maintenance, Dubbo can do it.

General Aviation Accident
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On March 8, 2024, at about 1418 local time, a privately-registered Cirrus SR22, N2824M, experienced engine issues and a subsequent pilot-deployed CAPS and forced landing to heavily wooded terrain near Mendocino, California. The private pilot and two passengers received minor injuries. The personal flight originated from Shelter Cove Airport (0Q5), California, at about 1413 LT.

ADS-B data shows that the airplane was climbing to 2800 feet when it began to losing ground speed values. For the next minute, the airplane descended to about 2100 feet before the CAPS was deployed. The airplane came to the rest inverted, but there was no post crash fire.

According to FAA records, the pilot held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single engine land. His third class FAA medical was issued on 7/2021.

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Scanner traffic indicates a report has been made of a plane crash with a possible explosion in the 76000 block of Usal Road, north of Whale Gulch School.

Very difficult to avoid the Forrest in most of northern California.  

2 hours ago, Methusala said:

Why did the (in)competent pilot pull the panic string ( and ruin a perfect plane)?

I believe the engine failed over a forest. So hit the trees at 60-70 knots and die or use the feature that they paid for and all walk away. Not a difficult decision.  

5 hours ago, jackc said:

Well, way above what I thought it would be. Watch Cessna 150’s go up in value? 

Not sure many C150,152 will change camps now that class 5 medical is available. If the engine is "on condition" and many would be, the Cessna can be used by or cross hired to a casa  flying school with with VH registration. This has not been allowed in RAAus. Cost to repaint (many have huge letters under wing), annual fees and no reduction in regulation is what I see. My RV6a is eligible for group G, I have no interest.  

Pilots need to know and understand the systems with engines that operate with ECU. 

Accident ignites DA42 engine row | News | Flight Global

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The CVR will tell the story if it has not been overwritten.  

The seat moves very slowly. It would not be hard to join the dots if one had even some awareness.  

I have watched Tucker Gotts channel for a long time now. They are a simple cheap and fun way to fly. The weather conditions have to be right, any negative G results in a partial or complete collapse of the wing so no flying in sketchy conditions. 

Preliminary report from Australian Transport Safety Bureau. No fault found with the aircraft. The position of the elevator trim tab was not mentioned. 

 https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2024/report/ao-2024-002

3 hours ago, Gazunda61 said:

Thruster, 

 

what do you think about this line running from the pump to the 1/3 Fuel rail?  Is it standard? And should it be fire sleeved? I would say that it would need to be a flexible line. 
 

Impossible to say without knowing if the hose is compatible with the end fittings. Aircraft AN fittings and hose can be trusted because they are manufactured to spec. Automotive "AN" stuff can be manufactured by anyone, could be very good, could be junk. 

This accident comes to mind.

https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2020/aair/ao-2020-028

I have done rubber replacement on a 912iS engine at work. They definitely have a rigid steel line between the left and right side injection. Not sure why anyone would replace it with a flexible line.

Agree with Blue, those clamps on the blue lines don't look right.