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    I'm flying Jetstar this weekend. I doubt it will look like that. My boss booked it. Back Tuesday. Make the Most of my absence. Nev
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    It's NOT YOUR thread Brendon to decide what can and cannot be posted. You seem to possess some delusion of ownership and control. My aim mainly is SAFETY. Nev
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    Regulating permanent magnet alternators is Magician's territory. Nev
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    Engine seals cannot be assured for such extended times, and are critical on a 912 .The Rotax parts are too expensive. On common aero engines wear rates are higher at higher hours often making the eventual overhaul more expensive. High hours engines are more sludgey making them more likely to fail on longer trips.. Higher hours engines have always been more failure prone. When a motor is removed and overhauled it still produces close to the rated power. It HAS to be able to do that . Aero engines operate at about 75% power most of the time and need full power to get into the air every time. No escaping that.. Military rated engines have much lower TBO's than the same engines used commercially. How the engine is operated has a big effect on it's life and reliability. Engines used only occasionally become pretty suspect . Stored engines should be inhibited and never just run now and again. Unless thoroughly warmed up (Usually about 45 mins air time) the motor will get excessive moisture in the oil. NEVER ever just run it briefly and leave it for weeks. The worst thing you can do. Nev
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    I'm questioning the rationale behind the Increasing application of the "On Condition" concept and it's overall possible effect on safety. TBOs these days are Just Made up whereas once they had to attain and continue to meet conditions encountered in the field. Inspections are the KEY to structural and Power plant safety.." On Condition" is superficial and must essentially be a lesser standard. Certainly not suitable to a professional Commercial show. More a "Permit to fly" thing. Nev
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    You think my comment is funny, do you BrendAn? That's SAD. Nev
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    Where does this "On Condition" BS end up? It's not about "just" wear. It's about dismantling and Inspection and detecting before failure. Non destructive Crack and alignment checks. Replace Fatigue sensitive Parts. Same with Competition Engines. . Aero engines are built as light as possible, consistent with reliability... You don't use Gardner Diesels in Aeroplanes. Nev
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    A really good landing is one where everything is well controlled at all times , and suited to the conditions. Not just the touchdown. Gusting cross winds are the Most challenging for coordination.. Don't forget the stall speed varies with landing weight and C of G. Nose heavy makes SS higher and needs more back stick or trim. That all gives extra lift requirement. (Down force on tail Feathers). Don't do numbers. Fly it all the way.. Nev
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    Make sure it can't Jamb ON. Nev
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    Lucky to be where he could put it down safely. Exhaust valve stem failure. Nev
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    I would not bet on it. Nev
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    These motors are not mass produced compared to cars etc. either. Nev
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    Our $ isn't that good these days, Plus inflation.. Nev
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    Good, but having the Motor running and being familiar with the Place Makes it easier. Nev
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    Listers are OK if you want to take a PUNT. What's the NORMAL price of these Rotax's? Seems beyond what a normal person could afford. Nev.
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    THAT was a shocker landing from several aspects. Heavy contact with a lot of side load and over control with rudder. It's amazing the Undercarriage can take it. The pax would certainly remember it. Nev
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    Make it too tough and no one will bother supplying stuff for what you want. Excess Litigation in the USA threatened to send the Big 3 broke at one time, so why would small producers run the risk. This show started of using Lawn mower engines. Jabiru's treatment of Customers is well above the average and relatively cheap for Parts. No ONE sets out to make a part that fails. Having a recall is a good thing. Nev
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    Slower planes need to consider wind direction more as when gliding into wind the distance covered / height loss gets a lot worse. To improve your performance ( groundspeed) increase airspeed under these circumstances and certainly do not try to stretch the glide. Aim to land a bit further in till assured of making it. To check how this works, work out a few examples on Paper. Also it's good practice to avoid getting dewnwind very far and don't turn your back on the field . You most likely will not know your actual height over the field, either or whether it's a good surface Look for where animals have been fed with hay. Realise you don't HAVE to have a straight runway A gradual curve is OK.. Lots to consider. the more prepared mentally you are, the better the result. Avoid flying over a lot of what you can't land on in single engined planes and look after your engine and fuel system. Nev
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    That's not how I read it. The warrantees are extended for the Listed Engines. Nev
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    Cessna's no strut wings haven't been that much of a great success. A C-182 is a great plane. I think you mean well WORN track.. Nev
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    The DEAL in Australia seems a much better one, regarding the Crankshafts. Nev
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    Disc pads don't move far back off the discs or there's a lot of pedal travel before the brakes apply. Nev
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    Time to check the condition of the Cups in the Cylinders me thinks and make sure they suit the Oil you use. I recommend the Red oil (Mineral). The other is corrosive and only needed when the brakes reach a high temperature. Nev
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    The best adjustable reamers are Aust made Suttons. Chinese stuff CAN be alright IF they build to the right standard. Nev
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    You should be right with a Drifter. Nev
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