BirdDog

so ATC themselves have told me they will only see the Mode C data and not the ADSB data. I’ve tested this in the air. Same for the sky echo. This also from Garmin. To enable ADS-B Out with a SIL > 3 you will be required to provide the GTX 32ES with an approved GPS Source. If which the standard G3X is not. Only passing in want I’ve been told.

Here's hoping on the weather. 😄

Yep! I had the same issues. I run a couple of Garmin G3X Touch glass panels. It actually has ADSB out - so I thought, great - I will upgrade to full ADSB in/out and claim a rebate. Was told though, that because its classed as experimental, and does not have a certified GPS source, 2 things might be an issue - getting installed and signed off by a LAME, and the fact that ATC will not see it anyway! So I paid for the upgrade myself, and at least I have ADSB in/out. I have done some research and although all the aircraft around me can see my ADSB data, ATC at say Canberra will only see my Mode C transponder - which is fine - as that is the minimum Canberra want to enter the airspace. Same with SkyEcho. Other airspace users can see it, ATC don't - so my data tells me. Still a bit silly in my books, but that's apparently the way it is.

I have flown and flown in a few aircraft in this category, and I was sceptical before I bought mine, but a Bristell NG5 does it for me. Fast, comfy and looks sexy as!! 😄 Seriously though - one of the most roomy cockpits in its class, with adjustable pedals etc etc. If I had the tenacity, I would drop a 916 in it and try and tear the wings off!! 😂

From someone who once had an aircraft at Goulburn, a new owner is welcomed news - Let's hope it goes in the right direction.

YDC is getting dizzy around the Gold Coast. 😞

So here’s a question. I purchased a very nice cover for my Bristell from someone, and then found out the aircraft that it came from was involved in a landing incident and written off. Non fatal. So the question. ia it bad Juju to use that cover on another aircraft? Would you use it on yours? Discuss

Then there is this...

WOW!!! Play silly games, you will win silly prizes!!!

WOW! How close do you reckon that prop was to striking!!

I think they look at it in a way that.... every hour in the air adds to the chances of an incident! But I see your point.

My life insurance covers me for flying in my aircraft. I actually have it stated - less than 100 hours annually, and I don't get anywhere near that.

100% Nev! If the nose hits first it's like that old game you would play on a trampoline where if you time it right, you get a good bounce. Keep that nose wheel up! I am fortunate to have a big long grass runway and practice landing on the mains, and holding that wheel up for the full length of the runway. Managing throttle, Rudder and Elevator to roll nicely down the runway, popping the perpetual wheely!! Really helps you to get a good feel for your aircraft!

Yeah... Says to me that whatever happened, happened pretty quickly.

Lastly... All I would need to do now is pass a PPL exam and a Flight Review, and I could go PPL. No need for me at this stage, as it was all about CTA for me.

I just did this, so can certainly help. I was on about 140 hours of RAA time with X-Country Endo. Applied to CASA to have my RAA RPC converted to Part 61 RPL. Went a completed Class 2 Medical. Waited for my Part61 RPL to turn up. Went and did a GA BFR in a Grob. Also did CTA Endos too. DONE! Was pretty painless. The good thing is now I can exercise the rights of my Part61 RPL into Controlled Airspace, while flying my RAA registered LSA. 🙂 Winning!!

No distress calls etc. 😞 Sad.

Looks like GB is not here anymore? Would love to know how he is getting close to 130kts in that machine!

Ok... So I am going to add my 2 bobs here, for what it's worth. I have been flying for just over 5 years. I have about 220 hours of flight. I have spent time, like most of us, reading forums and participating in discussions etc. I am always very interested when accidents are reported, trying to understand what happened, and maybe add lessons learnt to my kit bag. After all that is said and done, personally, I will not step into an aircraft with a Jab engine. I have been offered flights at fly ins etc, and I have kindly said no. Why you ask?? Not because someone told me anything bad, or someone suggested they are not good - purely based on my own observations, and how nervous I would feel flying in one. Maybe that mentality is unfounded - but that is just how I feel. No offence intended nor implied. Just how I feel. Same way I would not spearfish off the rocks near Sydney. I would be too nervous to get into the water. Not because it's bad or more dangerous than anything else - just how I feel, and I think we are all entitled to have opinions without offence. Fly safe peeps.

Light plane crash update - Wentworth Two people, who survived a light plane crash this morning near Wentworth, in the state's far south-west, are now being treated in hospital for minor injuries. The 'Jabiru' ultralight lost power just before midday today forcing the pilot to attempt a landing in a flooded paddock near the Silver City Highway and the Wentworth aerodrome. The plane clipped trees and crash-landed. Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Wentworth reached the pilot and his passenger on foot, working their way around the floodwaters to the crash site. They treated the pair's injuries before the arrival of NSW Ambulance, NSW Police and the Rural Fire Service. They have both been taken by road to Mildura Base Hospital for further treatment. The crash site has been sealed off pending further investigation.

A few of us had a debate on the 01 part of my callsign and use "zero-one", where other suggested the, easier to say "oh-one". Meaning the call sign would be "eighty-Nine-Oh-One" I am not convinced!

Hey Garfly Thanks for the vids. I’m based at YCTM and have just secured my CTA endorsement and will be in and out of Canberra a bit. Already done a couple but always good too brush up. One question I have and have not been able to get it answered is what is my appropriate call sign. I’m in a Bristell 8901 and I call Bristell eighty nine zero one. Thoughts?

OK... So I have been away for a bit and looks like a bit of banter went on! LOL! So an updated.... I have found that there is absolutely no way of finding ANYTHING remotely like I need for 2 hoses that I have on myt radiator. SO... It would appear my only choices are.... contact Bristell and find out if they can send some over. (doubtful and the long wait) OR.... move to something like below which is a Gates UniCoil. Other than that, I can't see any other solution.

Hmm.. I would have thought the expansion tank would be the plastic bottle attached to the firewall. Or do they call that the overflow! LOL! Have not been able to try anything as Repco have had nothing even close.

Hey Skippy. Spent another hour in there with them this morning, and again left empty handed. No. Never mentioned an aircraft. They basically told me that unless I know the exact Gates part, they can't help me. So I would have to sift through the catalogue and then give them a part, and they can order it in. Best they can do. We put a gauge on the hose this morning - 21mm (but slightly expanded because of the nipple) I am going to cut this one in half and measure it where the nipple has not stretched the tube. Coolant bowl (or whatever its called) is what the radiator cap screws on to.