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John Nooyen

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  1. Good afternoon

     

    Airservices thanks all aviation industry stakeholders for their continued interest in the initial proposal to lower the base of Class E airspace.

     

    We are continuing to work on how best to revise our proposal,  taking into consideration all of the industry feedback we received. We plan to provide the details of the revised proposal to industry shortly. This information package will include detailed airspace design for the revised proposal, surveillance and communication coverage charts, and we will seek further industry feedback on the revised proposal.

     

    Regards
    Scott

     

    SCOTT MITCHELL
    A/CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT SENIOR ADVISOR

    Direct (02) 6268 4603
    Mobile 0432 018 937
    Email [email protected]

     

     

     

    They don't give up easy.

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  2. Tested Battery and solenoid on mine, and were OK. Engine was cranking weakly.

     

    Turned out to be the starter motor brushes (Very worn).

     

    Denso part 028510-0651 brush plate fit in mine.

     

    Lots of carbon inside the starter to be cleaned. (Arcing out the communicator I guess) Bearings and seals were OK.

     

    Not sure what Rotax charges for set of brushes.

     

    Cranks as good as new now.

     

     

  3. I am not doing this "Test" out of protest.

     

    I did a L1 maintenence course at Boonah a few years back, Which has the ops managers signature on it, and RAAUS Letterhead.

     

    I built my aircraft, which has flown for 12 years now.

     

    Then they tell me I need to do an online course, with NO practical component???

     

    This is box-ticking.

     

     

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  4. I'm not in favour of being forced to pay for airfields. I'm tired of politics, and B.S, so bought a paddock, and mow it myself. All are welcome for a coffee.

     

    Possibly what we need is a list of "Ultralight Friendly Paddocks".

     

    RAAUS is becoming expensive as it is.

     

     

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  5. I still have original brakes after 1100 Hours. Trellborg tires on the mains, but these are a bit wide for the nose-wheel. I'm still on the original pads, with plenty life left on them. The original ventilated rotors wore out before the pads, so I had some cut from 304 stainless.

     

    I use dexron ATF in the master cylinders, as it is mineral based and doesn't draw moisture.

     

    Be careful not to overfill the master cylinders, as they will overflow. I've never had an issue with the brakes, and don't plan to change them.

     

     

  6. Yeah. Theres not much space.

     

    I used the door stop foam tape from the junk shop. It's very soft and doesnt push hard. I noticed some minor chafing on the skins at 800 hrs, while replacing the fuel lines. My tanks were both the same so I was lucky.

     

     

  7. Always checked mine on a pre-flight. Only recently discovered 1 rivet head missing. There were no signs of any fretting or movement.

     

    The Early savannas like mine, used countersunk rivets and domed them with the riveter. This probably weakens the head of the rivet.

     

    I Replaced them ALL with domed avex rivets, and just keep an eye on them.

     

     

  8. I purchased my first aircraft after having a partial engine failure on a rental.

     

    I built and maintain my Savannah, and this is the only way I can afford to fly, and feel comfortablethat the maintenance is done properly.

     

    Under the AUF this was a great benefit.

     

    I dont want to see our hobby dissapear due to over-regulation. I might be forced to go RPL if it gets too hard.

     

     

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  9. If someone sees an aircraft that is obviously dodgy, then they should tell the pilot, and inform RAAUS and something done about it. (Duty of care).

     

    If Brand XXX engine is a P.O.S. then the stats will show it. Also how many LAME maintained brand XXX have failed, and why?

     

     

  10. Ozzie I agree.

     

    RAAUS and CASA need to understand that 99.999% of pilots want to learn and are very safe and responsible pilots.

     

    Give us the information, and we will learn from it and act.

     

    There needs to be more voluntary courses organized.

     

     

  11. Unfortunately we don't see the stats.

     

    You also cannot legislate safety. The only way to be perfectly safe is not to do the activity.

     

    Take calculated risks, as we do with flying. Just don't take stupid ones.

     

    The world is a dangerous place, You will never get out of it alive.

     

    Paper trails are only a accomplish nothing.

     

    We will problably need to do Journey management plans soon.

     

     

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