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27 minutes ago, RossK said:

And with that, I'm done, I'm sure you will reply to prove that you are right, as you always are! Go for it.

Couldn't agree more - the guy is a pain with not enough to do. In that regard, he is not on his own.

Not sure which Law School he dreamt he went to but it sure as hell wasn't any I attended - unless of course the bar has been lowered to ground level.

Bar - bugger - shouldn't have used that word

7 hours ago, turboplanner said:

on one occasion getting all three of us to do the 180 direction change.

Sounds dangerous to me 

7 minutes ago, Flightrite said:

I’d hate to be that effected with that much worry!

No need to - a lot of the earlier scribblings are just that.

Yet another example of offering ill-informed comment resulting in a good thread hijacked and an eye witness retreating from further comment - I presume because he was fed up.

I know there are a few lawyers (not the bush variety) who visit this site and offer no comment even to refute bizarre scribblings - it doesn't take much thought to understand why.

45 minutes ago, facthunter said:

That bar is probably used so you can tow the plane on the ground and move it around. easily. Nev

Exactly what it was used for - I used to work in the hangar next door to Civil around that time. If I remember correctly that Mustang and another was flown by "Black Jack" McDonald and maybe Terry Brain (who ferried the Firefly in that now resides in the YMMB Museum).

Used to be a black Mustang too that Jack flew I think.

By far the best Mustang at YMMB was the one owned by Don Busch VH-DBB - sadly involved in an accident at YBDG in 1970. Don also owned a Chippie VH-DBS which was in beautiful condition.

3 hours ago, kgwilson said:

I've flown in controlled airspace a lot in NZ and I have not yet encountered a controller who was not accommodating so my record is 100%.

Me too and I've found ATC and the people on the ground to be friendly and accomodating. I've criss-crossed both the North and South Islands in a C170 and can't recall a single bad encounter. Same experience flying in Europe and Asia except perhaps for Egypt.

 And yep, this guy's a pilot.

11 hours ago, Thruster88 said:

Not only a pilot, a real pilot who makes entertaining videos. 

He also seems to quite relaxed in life - no obvious signs of being totally weird

8 hours ago, horsefeathers said:

I genuinely  don't understand the comments about the Jab. 

I have flown the J120, 160, 170 & 230 and have not experienced any type specific control problem similar to some described above. I have flown many other types in GA, RA-Aus & GFA and have experienced type specific peculiarities. The J170 requires a bit of skill to avoid float. The J230 may be the same due to wing similarities but I have not experienced it.

An observation - I know a L2 who specialises in Jabirus and he has undertaken wheel alignment correction on a few. That said, it is a maintenance item that is often overlooked and many types probably have an issue but whether it affects handling adversely is not proven to my knowledge.

Some of the above comments are unhelpful, unproven and not evidence based - reeks a bit of "Jab Bashing" which I had hoped had died a natural. 

Comments from those that have no or little type experience, those that haven't flown anything for a loooong time and those that feel the uncontrolled need to comment on absolutely every item raised on this Forum can be misleading.

Personally, I prefer the comments from the "bush lawyers" as I usually get a good laugh.

22 hours ago, facthunter said:

Just for clarification, it's the "centre section" of the spar which can be replaced but nothing's cheap on a chipmunk airframe. Don't land hard on the tailwheel either It can deform and jamb the elevator full up. Looks like a real aeroplane though. It's the first plane I actually trained on and I never fully trusted it's spin recovery predictability. DID a LOT of spins in them but always ready in case it was reluctant to come out.   Nev

I learnt on Chippies too and also did lots of spins - what a 16 YO called fun. That said, I remember the "loose coin" accident.

Spins/aeros in gliders ding the enjoyment bell.

18 hours ago, poteroo said:

It was worth every cent I paid for it.  Flew it for 2400 hrs over 13 years.   It took me into almost every paddock in the WA wheatbelt:  with its' 8.00 tyres and just me up, it had very good soft surface performance. In the air it was reasonable too: 98-102 KTAS on 27 LPH.

 

I used it to deliver over 100 tailwheel endos, and the same in low level endos. Made a good trainer as the door sill was exactly the same height above ground as a C180/185,  and that was with a full size Scott 3200 tailwheel fitted.  It you could fly the 170,  and many found it quite a challenge,  most other tws were easy.

 

The reversed rh seat made air-to-air pics very easy.  We used it several times to get RV single ship shots. It was a bit too slow to do formation stuff. 

 

What the old 0-300 Conti lacked in power, it almost compensated for by being a very smooth running engine. It also ran on just about any grade of petrol. 

 

Horses for courses.

I share your enthusiasm for the 170 - I have a few hours in them plus some in the 120 and 140.

I didn't find any of them to have challenging handling (I learn't in a Chippie) - if you want a challenge, try some of the short bodied Pipers.

I took 170's to lots of different paddocks and conditions etc including snow in France and dust in the Middle East - handled it all with grace and reliability. An A model like yours got me from the UK to Australia and around NZ in its inaugural and, I think, only around NZ air race - all in the days before the magenta line.

Those who criticise aircraft like the 170 probably don't like classic vintage aircraft and haven't experienced what a joy they are to fly - I include the Comanche 400 in that definition and it is not slow just a bugger to start when it's hot.

On 09/08/2021 at 2:08 PM, Flightrite said:

What's a "whiz wheel"?😉

Also known as a "Prayer Wheel"

Geday RFguy

Thank you  for your response. Looks good but may be more than I need. 

Any suggestions for an entry level one?

Is anyone able to suggest a reasonably priced scanner / receiver that is able to be used for both aviation and maritime VHF transmissions. Suggestions as to a suitable external aerial also appreciated.

TIA

My missed opportunity is flying the Amazon - planned for early 1990's starting in Florida and back to the US - got the vaccinations, A/C organised, planning done but my US based flying mate had a business problem so we postponed and never got back to it - career pressure from my end.

Had already done UK to Australia (yes, Nev flew through snow in France) in 1990, the inaugural around New Zealand Air Race (I think the only one) 1991 both in a C170 and no GPS but with inaccurate maps and compass - parts of the US west coast (Stearman) etc

Started AUF flying in Thrusters (my membership number is early 500's) and still enjoy it.

I have received the new Sport Pilot - looks to be a more expensive production that the previous version but the content is OK.

At three issues per year, I'm not sure it is going to of great interest to advertisers.

As for the candidates, I'm not I will vote - not a fan of M & M (although it now maybe one M) and another ex-Army aviator - I don't think so - those with a little memory will remember a not so long back "CEO" and President.

Thank you for your response - yes you are right, easy to do but me and my friends aren't that skilled in creating the aesthetic version hence the request. Will try Hella

Hello

Does anyone a Gazelle key (the forked one) they no longer require or know where to get one?

Thank you

Any suggestions on where to do a tail wheel endorsement?I'm currently doing my Nav Endo out of YLIL and they don't have a RAA tail dragger.

I'd like to avoid Moorabbin due to the CTA and all that entails.

 

Easiest places would be Tooradin or Coldstream, but I'm open to suggestions.

 

Thanks,

 

Ross

 

(Yes, I've been watching too many Trent Palmer and Cory Robin videos)

PM me and I will give you his contact details

Steve Pearce - Peter Bini Advance Flight Training Moorabbin - http://biniflighttraining.com.au

Hahah There's a LOT of water and not too many places to grab fuel!!

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Here's another photo to give an approximate location, the strip is 10nm SW of here and there is another ALA strip about 1nm west of this location, the location in this photo is well known and is mentioned in radio and TV weather forecasts.Enjoy !

Can anyone suggest a tailwheel endorsement training school around Melbourne (or local regional) that 1. does training without costing $450.00 pet hour or 2. Allows you to use your own aircraft? I'm sure there's plenty around but I finding it hard to find an RAA or GA school with an available instructor. Someone advised me to go to Shepparton. I'm guessing there's a few options.

Bruce Vickers at Lethbridge - GA & Ra-Aus - Very experienced and a great instructor - I've been flying 50 years next year - learnt on Chipmunks, flown lots of other tailwheels ( C170 UK to Australia etc etc) - he would be my choice

PM me and i'll give you his phone number - do you have an A/C in mind?

G day Yenn I lived in Geelong and used to ride my bike up to Lovely Banks as a young fella to watch the aircraft, I saved up a bit of cash and approached a chap , whose name escapes me , who had a silver Auster in the hanger and asked if he could take me for a fly. He agreed and that was my first experience of controlling a flying machine, I will never forget the smell and sound of that wonderful aircraft !!! This would have been in the early seventies, a little after you were flying the chippie up there but was wondering if you could shed any light on who the chap was, or the aircraft. Cheers Glenn

They are all getting on a bit. If you are going for something like that try a Drifter. There's SB that has a 582 usually and the WB does not need quite as much power, so sometimes has a smaller motor. The 582 is the only Rotax 2Stroke still made and serviced (parts) by Rotax. I think they are easier to fly than the Thruster and have a terrific view from the cockpit. Check the fabric on all of these as it deteriorates in the sun. Nev

Fabric can be tested with a Bettsometer

X-Air is tricycle undercarriage too which pleases me.I'll put Lethbridge on my itinerary, any more info like a contact number or ad reference?

Paul has owned it for a number of years and flies it regularly throughout the year.

In my opinion, they are are easy to fly so don't be put off by the tailwheel.

XAirs are good and similar some what. Cheers

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