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It's about "quality control ". You can't just let any random device into controlled airspace....... where there are potentially hundreds of lives on the line.

A quick search. VFR aircraft- a rule of thumb.....

Skippy has a long history of hijacking threads for.... commercial reasons. And I'll note he's not a "First class member", so not even donating to the site.

In Australia, skyecho is not allowed to be used in controlled airspace. It must be a Mode S transponder.... Perhaps the UK, being substantially smaller, primary and secondary radar do the job? As I understand it, most of the UK airspace is "controlled" anyway. Whereas most of Aus is class G. https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/about-us/projects/ads-b/ads-b-coverage/

I'm using the ping. Works well. (Already have mode S adsb-out transponder) I can pickup aircraft 100nm away in a straight line. The only issue is that without an external antenna, parts of the aircraft mask reception. As I have it on the front windscreen, everything in front of me is shown but behind me aircraft "come and go" a bit. In reference to the opening question, the ping does pick up my own aircraft..... Overall, I think it does help with situational awareness.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/Decalin.php See reviews and Q&A.....

After having to use some avgas intermittently, I'm running BP 98 and Decalin. Normally I use caltex 95 and have had no probs with it but 98 is relatively cheap at the moment and the added additives may help the cleaning. After 20 hrs, the plugs looked cleaner.....I've changed them now. I'll probably just keep adding the decalin for the hell of it..... Rotax 912 uls.....

https://www.browntool.com/Listview/tabid/344/CategoryID/65/Level/a/ProductID/3784/Default.aspx Or https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/dimpltool.php

Jabiru's are good when its not too hot to fly.... For me, I'll take the other one, and fly anytime I want.....

Comedy gold right there.....

I have one of these https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/xcomthermostat.php Works very well. Not sure where you'd get one in Aus...... perhaps an aircraft importer or Floods?

Perhaps "one up" your left wing is a touch low and it cross feeds? I've not seen an aircraft (of our type) flow evenly from both tanks. Even the expensive Euro types. Whether it's flying out of balance or a wing low.....or poor venting. I do "manage" my fuel from both my tanks, each with it's own valve. This helps balance the aircraft with more in the right tank, one up. I also switch tanks at certain gauge points to better estimate fuel quantity remaining. For example, if I switch from the left tank at X on the gauge and then run the right tank down to X on its gauge, I can cross reference that (known amount) with the flow meter reading. I feel happier being in control of my fuel than just sitting there "wondering" what's going on. As for the return line, I feel high wings with a good flowing fuel sytstem don't need one. (No choke points to the pump under 8mm dia and good flowing filters.) There is already head pressure assisting flow and working against vapour lock. I can understand why Rotax brought out the SB. To cover their asses and all bases. A low wing (with no electric "push" pump) on a hot and high day is a recipe for vapour lock without a return line. If people are happier fitting them that's ok......

Run the fuel return to the "receiver/surge" tank and only open the valve on the tank you want to draw fuel from. Edit: If the return needs a vented tank and the receiver tank is not vented then this may not work I guess.....?

I have trialled running one tank empty (I have dual tank/dual valve setup) and it was only AFTER the valve on the empty tank was closed it pulled from the other, open tank. Note: high wing aircraft and no electric pump. Just the Rotax mechanical.

Talking in general terms and not directly about this aircraft or incident. Single fuel valve, dual tank aircraft have crashed in the past because once air is exposed to the fuel pump it will not "pick-up" from the other (full) tank. I definately prefer selector valves for each tank.

Best to do your training in bulk lots.... Anything less than a few hours a week, your simply wasting your money relearning...... Buying bulk hours can get you a discount. FTF's can have varstly different rates. It can be more viable and cheaper to travel to a regional centre and stay several nights in a motel than pay city rates. Avoid at all costs training at a controlled (class c/d) airport. You're paying by the hour. It's not much value sitting around waiting 20 minutes out of the hour waiting for atc... The school will like it as it will take you longer to learn so more $$ for them and if you're on the ground, you're not burning fuel, so making them more money again. Go to a ctaf.....You will get mix of dealing with other aircraft but be able to make your own decisions.

I'd be hesitant to drill holes to secure the P clamp without mfg approval personally......

Just as long as you keep oil, fuel and hydrocarbons away from it....

For the IFA prop, I'd like to see a cable or more likely a cable-lever operation. An adjustable fine and coarse stop with perhaps spring assist to fine in case of any dramas...... My 2 cents worth. It would be good to see a lightweight and affordable unit on the market.

I've used Aeroflow branded hose for several years. https://www.aeroflowperformance.com/silicone-hose I pulled some hoses off while changing coolant several months ago. It looks and feels very good, as new. This hose has the "woven" reinforcement in it. I think it compresses less than rubber over time. Your install looks good OT! I wouldn't mind having one of those thermostats..... Hows the ceramic exhaust coating holding up?

Sometimes it easier to pick out the wrong answers leaving the answer "that must be right"....lol.

My theory is that "Wacker", being another German company was somehow connected to Rotax (perhaps a directors interest) and they found a way to use and sell it on their aircraft engines. Being a "factory designated" product tied everyone's hands in the certified, dealer, distributor, technician field.

I replaced the cheap black coax with RG400 and connectors from https://www.steinair.com/ RG400 doesn't bend the best, so took a bit of routing but I think my tx and rx is better.

Wacker P12 is what Rotax use..... and sell at an ungodly price. This has heat transfer rate of 0.81W/mK. For other replacement pastes, you should reference this number. And remember, the silicone heat transfer paste is NOT electrically conductive (no doubt you could find some that are) so keep the plug washer and seat area free from any paste.