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  1. I realize that there was a thread on this topic in 2008, but maybe there is now more experience with landing the Jabiru J230. I make normal (and very good) landings with a final approach speed of 65 knots with 20 to 30 degrees of flaps. However, I am having difficulty landing a J230 on fields less than 2500 feet. I would appreciate advice that included final approach speeds and flap setting, etc. I have been told by instructors (with no Jabiru experience) to use some power with high pitch on final. In essence drag it in.
  2. Thank you for your responses. However, the new rotor replacement (in the U.S.) are of poorer quality than the GB73 Bosch rotor. I may have been able to order the Bosch rotor from an Australian company. My question: is there a good replacement for the Bosch GB73? rotors?
  3. In the U.S. we have been told that the original rotors are no longer available. The new replacement rotors are too loose and are unacceptable. Is this a known problem and if so is there a known solution?
  4. It is not unusual for the tanks of the J230 to drain unequally. However, I suspect that having one tank drain completely is an indication of a problem. I suggest that you contact Pete ( who is very knowledgeable about JABIRU) at JABIRU USA for his response. I have a 2009 J230 and live in a suburb north of Chicago.
  5. Correction: The site is called "Jabiru Owners" and the correct site id is: http://www.jabiru.flyer.co.uk/
  6. The sun shade that I installed covers the width of the front wind screen and is about 41/2 inches deep. The site in England that sells them is called "Jabiru Pilots" and can be reached by clicking on the site id below. http://www.jabiru.flyer.co.uk/http:/
  7. 1. I don't think that at Five Feet eight inches you will have any problem reaching the pedals. You may want to add more foam inside the seat cushion; I did. You can get rudder pedals that can be extended about 2 inches. I am 5 ft. 7 inches and do not use the installed pedal extension. 2. I recently purchased and installed sun screen from a Jabiru site in England. They also cover only about 40 % but seem to work well. Total cost including shipping was about $65. 3. I have not had a problem with front windscreen fogging in my J230.
  8. compsci

    Auto pilot for 230-C

    I have a TRUTRAK autopilot which was installed in my J230 as an option when I purchased the plane two years ago in the USA. It is linked to my GPS. It has worked well and makes long flights more enjoyable. It does not work well in moderate turbulance.
  9. The door braket that holds the strap that keeps the door from swinging open too far has come somewhat loose. I know that it must be repaired from inside the door frame but do not know how to do this. Has anyone had the same experience repairing this bracket? Compsci Oh, by the way...G'day
  10. U.S. pilots have been following the flood tragedy and can feel your pain of losing aircraft and other property to the flood waters. We are thinking of you and pray for dry weather. CompSci
  11. I would appy but the commute using my J230 from Chicago, Illinois, USA is a bit long...
  12. Hi John, Did you receive the spark plugs? Ray
  13. Free Iridium plugs JETJR was the first to respond and I will be sending the plugs to him. COMPSCI
  14. Free 12 mew Iridium plugs to a deserving Australian Gentlemen, I had bought 12 Iridium plugs to be installed during my annual J230 inspection, but the mechanic recommended not to use them. I would be happy to mail them to an Australian Jabiru owner in appreciation for all the good advice I have received over the past year. COMPSCI Wilmette, Illinois, USA
  15. I removed each of the three units and placed the filters on the data cables. I placed them as close to the units as possible. I put filters on each of the three cables connected to the primary EFIS unit; one filter on the cable connected to the other EFIS unit and two or three onto the EIS cables. Actually I did this three weeks ago but weather, a stuck hangar door and a trip to Florida delayed the flight test.
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