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This will be CASA wanting to know what sort of identifying gear you have on board like transponder and radio...ADSB SE2 or similar etc

Yes I am hoping to be 110 kts or so with the big bore and Eprop

This hopefully will be easier to read its a later brochure

I flew that very aircraft on the 11th and 13th of Oct 2018. Rans have stopped making the FWF kit for the Rotax as most seem to want the Titan. They also stopped the 915 IS version because they couldnt get the inlet temps down to the Rotax spec. Rotax have now revised their specs and Randy will probably go back to doing a FWF kit for the 915 IS now. The std 100hp S-21 flies perfectly with 2 POB and when I flew it half fuel load...which is a lot. We had climb rates of 600 to 800 ft per min easily and that was at a fastish climb of around 70 to 80 mph. My Rotax powered one will have close to around 118 to 120hp. The engine is built and sitting here waiting for me to finally get to start the build. As a test to their popularity is when I ordered mine back in 2018 it too 10 months to have it ready to ship..the current wait from time of order to get a kit is 14 months !!!!! Rans can not make enough of them

Very interesting article Red...thanks for posting it

The weights and performance given in that one is for the Titan. The Rotax powered version is MTOW of 1600 lbs (727 kg) The Empty weight is 820 lbs (372kg)

Been trying to decide on a paint scheme...not too fancy but not as complicated as the girlfriend was. I quite like this one but as I already have the paint..ex Virgin airlines so its good stuff 🙂 I have red white and dark gray This scheme is very similar to the Rans S-21 scheme on the very first one they flew and the one I had 2 flights in. I think I will have the wings white and a single starburst style red on the top Where it is yellow on the picture I might have red then under that it will be white and under the bottom like on the S-21 pic I will have dark gray as it shouldnt show too much mud/dirt

Taken from the web Is iPad GPS accurate? The iPad with the 3G/cellular option has an embedded GPS. The WiFi only iPads do not have an embedded GPS. ... When you use an iPhone or iPad to geotag a photo, the accuracy is about 100 feet (about 30 meters), because Apple only stores GPS data down to the nearest second in latitude and longitude.

Finding all the rest of the bits to get ready for painting. Have the trapdoor from underneath currently coated in paint stripper and then almost forgot the doors. Started pulling the outer door covers off so I can paint strip them and also replace the 1.5mm lexan windows as they are pretty crazed and not clear. I forgot how many rivets are in them especially when you have to drill them all out then of course put them all back in then get painted again. I found one door the pilot door had a whack in it too so fixed that. I didnt realize the door lexan was 1.5mm so will order that on monday. Should be here this week hopefully

The GPS in the ipad and phones is very accurate

Well is it? They say the revised Tech manual V4.1...which isnt posted yet. This is some of what it says about changes to the Tech manual Section 6 regarding aircraft modifications has been rewritten to provide more clarity on requirements for modifications in respect to the differing aircraft certification bases Maintenance policy updated to provide further clarity regarding maintenance schedules So it will be interesting to see what these are. With all these changes and new acronyms.....more acronyms means more cost

Oh what a wicked web they weave

To give you an idea a factory builr RANS S-21 base model with all analogue gauges is around US$130,000 so by the time you freight it here and pay the GST you are up for about AU$220,000 Even a kit now without engine or avionics will set you back around AU$85,000 I think the Luscombe will be more expensive

So RAA now has Part 149...was reading a few things..this interests me..So do L1 maintainers now not exist?????Obiously for schools and certifed aircraft nothing really changes but for people that build and maintain their own under L1..whats the go? The following changes relate to RAAus Maintainers: Added L2 minimum qualification and experience requirements for initial issue (without repairs): LAME license; or Two years demonstrated history of aircraft maintenance experience, and has demonstrated competence in conducting at least two annual inspections or two 100 hourly’s or a combination supervised by a current L2; or Person holding a relevant trade certificate or experience and has demonstrated competence in conducting at least one annual inspection or one 100 hourly supervised by a current L2. Note: for 2 and 3 above, maintenance is to be conducted on the category of aircraft being applied for, with the annual or 100 hourly maintenance activities supervised by a current L2. Added an L2 must conduct at least two annual or two 100 hourly inspections or a combination within a two year period to renew their authority Added further detail regarding the minimum requirement for L2 renewal. Further process added to section for applicants that cannot meet these requirements 3.3.2 Applicants that cannot satisfy the L2 maintenance authority renewal requirements will not have their authority reinstated and will be advised by RAAus in writing. 3.3.3 In the event that an applicant cannot satisfy the renewal requirements of 3.3.1 due to extenuating circumstances, the applicant may apply to the HAM for an L2 renewal approval by providing at least six months maintenance activities through the supply of the applicants Level 2 Maintenance Authority Diary. 3.3.4 The holder of an expired L2 maintenance authority that is within 24 months from the date of expiry may apply to the HAM for reinstatement of a L2 maintenance authority by supplying evidence to the HAM of completing at least one annual inspection or at least one 100 hourly supervised by a current L2 within the preceding six months of application. Beyond 24 months post expiry the applicant will need to reapply for an L2 maintenance authority as per 3.3.1 3.3.5 A person holding a valid LAME licence is issued with a perpetual L2 maintenance authority, subject to continued validity of the LAME licence. No L2 renewal is required whilst holding a valid LAME licence. In the event that a member’s LAME licence becomes invalid, they must notify RAAus within 7 days and will be required renew their L2 as per section 3.3.1. Aircraft operating in class G must use a GPS capable of an accuracy within 100 feet for checking airspeed and altimeter accuracy. Previously manual stated GPS without a defined accuracy parameter.

I am sorry I dont understand your question

My MGL's have all had the capability. The Redcube is very popular for all of the EFIS out there. I just monitor the one flow and dont take into account the 3 litres per hour going back to the tank. This way you know that you will have a bit more in the tank if you use that function of time and fuel....

Getting closer now :)...dinky little push around undercarriage that I made this arvo after work seems to work great. just using the main UC mounts. A bit of steel angle and some spacers to make it level attached by the 2 long bolts that attach the under carriage. Then some 40x40 legs and Bunnings Aerospace 150mm cheap wheels a couple of more bolts and she moves. Pulled off the rotisserie and it came off really easily so should go back on the same. A few little things to do this weekend and I think I am almost ready.

Start watching from about 30 min mark...Ben Morgan really gives it to CASA over this

Latest installation for Rotax engines and Lithium batteries

My point about being probably less prone to any event...that has to do with my conditions that are on my Austroads HV licence would be very low due to the medical imagery and physical testing that I go through every single year. Anyone can have a stroke or even a cardiac event at anytime. Just because I am regularly tested doesnt preclude me of course but I would think the chances are far less for me due to the amount of tests I get done...its not a knock on the knee with a rubber mallet of a eyechart or hearing test...I of course do all that normal testing as well as all the others that hit my hip pocket each year Remember mine is a Basic Class 2 medical for a RPL...2 pob max not a normal Class 2 or higher

Well the Austroads drivers licence is a yearly check and test..thats a double appointment with the GP hence the charge also this allows me RAA flying with a medical drivers licence because of course the HV licence covers std vehicles and its not a medicare charge its a fully paid doctor visit...if I want to fly RPL then I have to go to a DAME...really no difference to a Class 2 and pay that charge which is last time I think $285. Then of course I dont get my cardiologist free I have to pay and he is expensive like most specialists also I have to pay for Echo and stress tests...so its bloody expensive but when you look at it I am far less likely to drop off the planet while flying because I am monitored all the time and get regular tests to make sure....how many others flying with a Class2 or a Basic Class 2 can actually attest to their health...I can...can you?

I was told this by the dude at CASA who rang me after I sent a letter to CASA that I was going to take them to court. I have a Austroads Commercial vehicle licence issued by my local GP every year at about $185 each year but I do have conditions on it but those conditions dont stop me from driving a 60 tonne B double on Brisbane roads. I also have a yearly cardiologist appointment and every 2 to 3 years I get a echo and sometimes a stress test to make sure all the plumbing is still cool. I also have 3 monthly blood tests. CASA dude told me exactly what I said before and that was a GP cant sign me off on a Basic Class 2 because of the conditions and a GP does not have the experience to be able to take into account my conditions when in a aviation environment. But if a DAME does all the usual physical tests and looks at all your reports about your conditions and he deems that you are fine by those results to fly under the Basic Class 2 provisions then your good to go

This is what the guy at CASA in Canberra told me over the telephone just over 2 years ago. Except of course he was reffering to CASA not the NZCAA If the DAME signs you off directly on the Basic Class 2 medical then you are good to go and CASA do not question it

Jaba Your local doctor can do the Austroads heavy vehicle licence and provided there are no conditions its fine for a Basic Class 2 medical. If you do have conditions on your Austroads heavy vehicle licence you then need to go and see a DAME with all the necessary records you have regarding those conditions and he does his full blown in surgury tests and if he deems you are ok to fly then he can grant you the Basic Class 2 medical. He does it on his computer and it does not go to Avmed for a sign off. He signs you off directly and according to CASA...the guy in Canberra who spoke to me said if the DAME says your fine then you are fine. Avmed have no further interest in you

Raced off to Bunnings Aerospace and got some plywood this morning and made the couplings to the rotisserie ends. I set it up for the same datum to make it easy to rotate which it does...I am quite pleased with how easy it is. Just have to either use the original UC or make a temporary one..which is probably what I will do anyway so I can roll it around and this will make it easy to get it into the rotisserie ends anyway. Cant work on it tomorrow got a aeroclub committee meeting which will most likely be all day 😞 so during the week I will sort it out and do some welding