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  1. Thruster88
    For anyone not familiar with the Rotax prop flange it has metric M8 threads. AN hardware including metal loc nuts CAN NOT BE USED.
  2. Thruster88
    Perhaps you should explain your concern with the back of flange lock nuts, something I think about when applying torque to the lock nuts on my rotax 582.
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    All four seat aircraft with about 3 people per aircraft.
  4. Thruster88
    Eviation Alice has flown, two circuits at about 150knots.
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    We recently flew to a farm tour and lunch day attended by some aircraft from Sydney, cost was $60 per person, everyone thought it quite reasonable.
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    An operator near here had a 912iS efi aircraft, enough niggly problems they they chose carburetors when they upgraded their aircraft. The original aircraft later crashed due to loss of engine power....
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    Cut the end off and fit a lexan window on the suction end, apply suction and make a video showing the oil flow. It would be good to see what happens. 🤔
  8. Thruster88
    This type of propeller attachment has nyloc lock nuts on the rear of the flange. No lock wire.
  9. Thruster88
    My guess is because there would be much more resistance to flow in a tube filled with oil than air that all the tubes in the cooler quickly fill with oil. Worked on a foxbat recently with oil cooler ports on the bottom.
  10. Thruster88
    https://consultation.casa.gov.au/regulatory-program/dp-2206fs/ A report will now be prepared and released in the first half of 2023 and then more consultation. Responses from individuals and organisations can be read in the above link.
  11. Thruster88
    I would try and get some unbrako socket head cap screws, they are the real deal. There is always a possibility of counterfeiting a name brand. Available in metric 8.8 and 12.9 grade https://www.unbrako.com.au/
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    Unfortunately AN bolts don't come in metric as far as I am aware. Commercial bolts now are a lucky dip, lowest bidder gets the wholesale.
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    The organisers of the event should not need insurance if it is spelled out to all the participating PILOTS IN COMMAND, that they must operate their aircraft in accordance with casa regulations while participating.
  14. Thruster88
    In a fuel injected lycoming it dumps fuel under the aircraft, lots of fuel. Running the boost pump with the engine not running can be problematic for the 912 as well if carb float valve does not shut off. Engine fires while trying to start 912 powered aircraft are not in heard of.
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    Having heavy floats, we had a pair from a customer 912 weighing 12grams just last week, would exacerbate carburetor problems in hot weather. One reason not to point the inlet and outlet down on the mechanical fuel pump is it would make it more difficult and maybe impossible to get rid of vapour, vapour likes to stay at high points in a system. Placing the electric boost pump in a cool location close to the tank would be ideal, not in the engine bay for heat soak reasons.
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    Some people don't like the expensive orange stuff that goes on the outside of fuel and oil lines😂
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    Routing the fuel lines below the cylinders will only exacerbate any vapour lock. Think about what happens when you go to depart, engine starts, top of cowl fills with cool air, vapour exits via the orifice or enters the carburetors and exits the vent line. Remember cool air enters the top of cowl and hot air exits the bottom.
  18. Thruster88
    Sounds like lack of evidence.
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    The accident aircraft was found on a track that would have taken it just north of the Canberra control zone. A plan to fly down the valley from Mt Beauty to Albury and then roughly follow the Hume to Wollongong would be prudent even in fine weather conditions. This would add only 20mins flight time.
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    Will the GPS antenna(s) be covered with tin foil before the start and checked if the aircraft returns, sounds like fun😂.
  21. Thruster88
    A simple VFR NOT RECOMMENDED might help. In 2022 this could be displayed in a map format. Always fly with margin, we fly for fun, there is always tomorrow.
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    I believe ozrunways is working on alerted traffic.
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    For anyone lusting after a turbo diesel kit plane engine the Mitsubishi Triton engine, 4N15, in service since 2015 would be a good choice. All aluminium block and head. 430nm@2500rpm = 150hp. 2500 is perfect propeller speed. It weighs 163kg so maybe 185kg installed with cooling. For comparison the most bullet proof aircraft piston engine on the planet (lyc o-320) weighs 121kg and also produces 150hp@2500rpm.
  24. Thruster88
    Another electric aircraft the Eviation Alice is set to make its first flight any day now... https://www.futureflight.aero/news-article/2022-08-16/eviations-alice-electric-aircraft-still-track-first-test-flight-summer Why they came up with such a bonkers initial configuration is intriguing. This aircraft is similar to a Beechcraft King Air 350 in MTOW and passenger numbers (10). It has a 3700kg battery and similar engine/motor wieght as the turbine King Air. Carbon fiber is good, is it that good? We shall wait and see.
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    I only had a brief look, impressive CGI😂
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