Thruster88

The way I see it if management had been managing the kit prices for those in the queue now would have been somewhat higher. The cost is what it is, you have to pay to play.

As a Van's aircraft owner I see this as a positive.  

5 hours ago, facthunter said:

Very sceptical about the extra HP models and don't like pressed up crankshafts and I like reduction gears even less than I used to on smaller motors. Sorry.  Nev

Rotax have progressed the 912 steadily with the 914,915 and now the 916 all on the same basic platform with enhancements were required. Lycoming did a similar thing with the O-235 then O-290,320,360 and finally IO-390.

Both engines have flying web crankshafts, 3 main bearings for a four cylinder. Must be a good idea?

Rotax 9xx engines have nothing to do with their other BRP products.  

1500kg Porsche with 380? Hp v the cyber truck. Will they save the planet? 

Before RAAus start deleting  aircraft I would like to see a current snapshot of the register made available for viewing by members in perpetuity?  Not sure if that is the right word. No owner info, just what we can see now.

I am doing my bit to keep interest in thruster aircraft in my area.  When we find these gems a check of the RAAus register is the first step. I am sure I will not get a call about 10-1467, if I was not a current member it would just be deleted. 

RAAus probably don't have contact details for this fine example of type, will it be deleted? 

8 hours ago, Carbon Canary said:

Are you sure it was an electric truck that caught fire ? Is there a reliable news source ?

Fairfax and Murdoch covered the story but didn’t mention it was electric - which seems odd. TikTok however, states it was electric. Curious.

It is interesting how the fire seemed most intense right near the cabin air intakes. My RV6a has a piano hinge type cowl fixture all the way up each side, I don't see that on the accident rv9.

A good reminder to shut off fuel in engine fire situations. I will be conservative and stick with the dinosaur lycoming.  

Perhaps  turboplanner could  send a carefully  worded question  to casa regarding the requirements  for pilots to have a current security  check. AVID or ASIC or nothing required, which  is it?

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4 hours ago, skippydiesel said:

Turbs; Your generosity knows no bounds🙃

 

Okay quick browse of the regs:

 

Starts by making the statement ;

 

"Under these regulations, all current pilots must have an aviation security status check. You will also need an aviation security status check if you're applying for a flight crew licence."

 

Followed by;

 

"You need an ASIC if you're flight crew flying at a security controlled airport, or a pilot under the age of 18." 

 

After the first catch all statement, goes on to qualify that, by limiting the need for an ASIC to "flight crew flying at a security controlled airport, or a pilot under the age of 18" - seems that if not at a ADSCA or under 18, you don't have to have an ASIC to train for or hold a pilots' license.

 

After the above - no further mention of pilots needing an ASIC, for training or continued holding of a pilot's license. All further references seem to relate only to accessing restricted/security areas of designated airfields. 

 

One again mixed messages - I would be truly amazed that an ASIC is required for training or continued use of a pilots' license. As I said my fairly recent GA BFR at a busy non security metropolitan airfield - no mention of ASIC.

I believe  casa license  holders must have a current ASIC or AVID. The AVID is only $126 and lasts  for 5 years. My understanding is RAAus pilots and aircraft operators are subject to all the same CAO's except those they are exempt from. Anyone have the exempt list handy ?

I wonder which section of "the working group" proposed the one passenger limit for class 5 medical.  

CAO 100.5 items can only be performed by a LAME with the appropriate qualifications using equipment with current calibration. I don't think RAAus has a lesser standard.  

45 feet or 13.5 metres. With the yields in this area it is bigger than required to load (use all the 400+ horsepower  available) of threshing bit of the combine harvester. They are contractors so it makes sense in lower yields to keep ground speed down to manageable levels.

On 10/12/2022 at 1:28 PM, Thruster88 said:

Checking out my canola harvest. Feel very fortunate to have only lost about 25% of the area to excessive wet. No bogged headers, chaser bins or trucks, it's a miracle.  

A quick fly in the thruster for '23 harvest. A little on the dry side this year, yields and prices are very good. Farming is a great life style for enjoying aviation. 

1 hour ago, BrendAn said:

Is the tell us about your last flight topic finished. I was going to post but I see the topics changed now.

Post. I think we all enjoy seeing what others are doing in the diverse world of aviation. Comments on posts should be kept to a minimum in this thread.  

Looks like not everyone got the memo. This happened at Spanish Fork, the Pateys home airfield. Two fight instructor pilots, wtf.

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51 minutes ago, red750 said:

In the same news broadcast, a Cirrus (model unknown) was involved in an emergency landing in Texas, overshot the runway and collided with a car.

That was a Lancair 4p, normal looking circuit entry, went off end at speed on the second attempt.  

These normally have a lycoming 320,360 or 390 engine. That one looks like a Subaru EJ.

Morgan tail wheel? How much will the paper work weigh?

Yes dry tappet means remove tappet, disassemble and clean with solvent. Normally only done when installing new or overhauled cylinder on to engine. Lycoming dry tappet clearance 0.028 to 0.08 thou. The worry (for rotax 912 people) is how the air gets out of the tappet/ hydraulic lifter when the engine starts. 🤔😂 

Your buddy could pitch the current Bolly prop for max power rpm in the climb to see how much climb performance will be gained. No cost and quick to do.

The people of regional  and remote  Australia  would probably  rather the $5.43 million  was spent on keeping the aircraft  that actually  work and can fly the vast distances  required,  B200 PC12 etc flying .

Be sure to use the correct type of fluid for your system. May be car type brake fluid or aircraft type hydraulic oil.

The title of the vid tells one not to watch it.

It did say in the early spiel? about the requirements that the card was only needed if in the secure area of the security controlled airport.

On 05/11/2023 at 11:06 AM, facthunter said:

It looks as though it's had an "UPSET" earlier in the Fight that exceeded a lot of limits and resulted in total failure later (as well it would).   Nev

The first descent and climb back to altitude was very obviously under control. The data shows at the end a gradual reduction of speed while maintaining altitude and track perfectly over a minute or two. Aircraft on autopilot with a reduction of power in one or both engines, a stall most likely but why?