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  1. BirdDog
    G'day Mate, I own and operate FPV Australia - just outside of the ACT. We often run courses in Canberra, and would be happy to have a chat to you about what you are looking for, and if licensing for you is even necessary. I am proud of our reputation within the industry that I have been a part of for 13 years. ( We started Mongrel Gear back in 2006). Anyways... Happy to help or supply you with any info you need etc etc. Cheers John
  2. BirdDog
    OK Lads, I have had it confirmed with RAA.... If all maintenance is carried out, as per the ROTAX requirements (rubber replacements etc etc) and is all documented, then the use for private use only is supported by RAA running "on condition" past the 15 years. Of course, no hire, or flight school etc, which makes some sense. But to rip out an engine from an aircraft with only 400 hours on it, when it has not given one lick of trouble, is mad, and gladly agreed to by RAA. ? Happy days. J
  3. BirdDog
    Interesting Paul, as that contradicts the info I have now from a number of sources. Can I ask where this information you have provided can be sourced? Cheers J
  4. BirdDog
    Hmm... Might send them an email - It has never arrived.?
  5. BirdDog
    Hey all, Does anyone know if RAA is still sending Rego Cards for Aircraft? I have not received mine, from about 2 months ago. Website states it's registered, just no card in the mail. Cheers J
  6. BirdDog
    Yes it is!
  7. BirdDog
    You would have to order it from the USA - it's $1300 USD
  8. BirdDog
    Hmm... I think so! I am not near my bird - can you send a photo - I will tell you!
  9. BirdDog
    Thanks Yenn. I will not be removing any primary instruments. I may choose to remove the old crapp Tru Trak, as it's playing up. Not vital, so I could simply remove it all together! But why not replace with this flashy new instrument. ?
  10. BirdDog
    I don't think I do actually. Its not a primary instrument, and none of them are coming out. No different from installing a clock!
  11. BirdDog
    There is a button on the controller, at the bottom below the sliders I think. Its the priority button. If you don't push this, the call volume will be dropped significantly when radio is detected. Took me ages to figure it out! LOL!
  12. BirdDog
    Hmmm... I would love one of these in my bird! The AV-30 could nicely replace my crappy ADI, but I am wondering what the rules are considering my bird is 24 registered??
  13. BirdDog
    Yep. Thanks mate. My LAME advised me to open the oil filter and make sure it's clean - so that's what I do. ?
  14. BirdDog
    Yes I do. nothing on the magnet last time, and nothing in the filter either.
  15. BirdDog
    OK... So here's an update. Aircraft has been sitting for a little while now, and new leakdowns tested on a stone cold engine. Results were 77/80 78/80 78/80 78/80 Leakdowns don't lie. So I am happy to continue on as normal. The leakdowns, colour of the oil (still looks new), no oil use and colour of the plugs confirms that the motor is fine.
  16. BirdDog
    Some really interesting discussions lads, but I think we are getting away from the original question. More research is telling me this is all normal. Remember, my engine is NOT tightening up - As in - more than normal. It's the opposite - it gets loose cold.\ I will keep you posted. Was going to try and get to the bird on the weekend, but ran out of time.
  17. BirdDog
    So I have done lot of research in the last few days, and I have come to the conclusion that what I am experiencing is most likely normal. I will still do another leakdown test, but I am not much worried anymore. Firstly - Why would the procedure ask you to warm the engine to operating temps before doing the leakdown. If there was no difference between hot and cold, why bother warming it up! LOL! Secondly, heat will cause things to expand - it can't be any other way! Anyways... I will do the leakdown (hopefully in the next few days) just to be sure!
  18. BirdDog
    OK - Mail is arriving at the new address. The new address is a Me.com and the old is on G-Mail servers - so maybe there might be something you should look into for that! By that I mean, maybe Google has something restricted from your IP or the like. Anyways... all good for me now. Cheers J
  19. BirdDog
    Yep. No drag! Just the "lump" of compression feels less after sitting around.
  20. BirdDog
    Thanks again lads. My LAME tells me I am all OK! LOL! - But he is not the one with his arse in the seat in the sky! LOL! I am a little of the.... if it ain't broke, don't fix it mentality. Everything checks out OK. But, for peace of mind, this weekend, I will go hit up another leak down test, and see what I get. I will report back the findings.
  21. BirdDog
    Ok - I have changed the email address. Let's see what happens. ?
  22. BirdDog
    Hey man! No email received for this one either. ? Ive checked everything my end - Can I change my email address here for notifications? That might rule out some issues.
  23. BirdDog
    I am not getting notifications of responses anymore. ? Nothing in my SPAM either. ?
  24. BirdDog
    Thanks Lads. 20 hours ago was May this year. She gets flown regularly. It's easy for me to do this again - no probs. Did it do it before??? Well, As I said in my post, I think am now more attuned to it, because I do my own maintenance, and am paying a lot more attention now. And yes, It is NOT stiff. That's not the issue. The issue is, after sitting for a few weeks without a flight, it becomes easier (read less stiff) than if it's warm. Make sense?
  25. BirdDog
    Hi lads, Leekdowns were done 20 hours ago, and they are 78/80 across the board.
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