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    It's an incredibly BS content PA. I seriously doubt it's genuine. Nev
  2. facthunter
    It's not your ordinary Tinny and it probably runs quick.The figures for the amount of diesel saved are there. That Bloke is a Visionary and full credit to Him
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    People who own Jabiru Motors have put up with with a lot of crap over the years. It's really not fair. . 2 strokes have by far the Highest failure rates and some rare old engines would be worse still. Flown with due regard for the risk and a suitable choice of location it's all manageable. A lot of the stats were due to management. running out of fuel is seemingly becoming more common. This comment is general, not directly referencing this incident. Nev
  4. facthunter
    Trophy wife I'd say. Nev
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    When you hire you KNOW what you are up for, but you don't know how the plane has been operated by other flyers before you get it. Aircraft ownership costs are High particularly if you don't use it that often. Hiring at weekends can be difficult and you can be under pressure to have it back at the time you said you would. Nev
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    She didn't turn out to be a model wife. . Nev
  7. facthunter
    One of my childhood friends spent a lot of money on a Model. He married her. Nev
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    Lots of things in the aviation game (and some others) have a "Shelf life". I really can't see how someone can just sign that off. Seals and O rings go hard. A Rotax 912 etc relies on sealing to send the oil back to the tank. 2 strokes run lean if the crankshaft seals let air in.. Nev
  9. facthunter
    Don't we call them Cars Here. "Auto" means you don't have to manually change the Gears. Nev
  10. facthunter
    I don't agree with your Logic. Have you ever done what you speak of?
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    Pretty untidy Landing but they got away with it. Nev
  12. facthunter
    Recalls and extending warrantees are a good thing. Nev
  13. facthunter
    Electric would be a much more reliable engine with reduced SKILLS to learn how to operate it. More time to concentrate on other things more important. Nev
  14. facthunter
    It's acted and not technically accurate. Very common with Aeroplane related stuff.. Excusable in "Flying High" or the Magnificent Men and their Flying Machines. Both Terribly Funny. Nev
  15. facthunter
    Hope they are OK. Nev
  16. facthunter
    IF the Tires are flat the Batteries would also be flat. A couple of unforms a Derilect plane and a camera. Nev
  17. facthunter
    Different Cause in the Jabiru. Some similarity. I'm not that stupid as to be confusing the two... Jabiru fretted the cases .Nev
  18. facthunter
    Well spotted. The passengers (if any) would not be locked inside, either. Nev
  19. facthunter
    I'm pretty hard on them all But a lot are compromised by Poor management Particularly starting techniques and Avoiding Prohibited rpms, MP/ Rpm combinations over propping and using motor for short periods where they never get Properly warmed up. Motor cowled with adjustable Cowl flaps and properly Baffled with Air blast tubes on the parts that need them to be specially cooled and Lagged fuel Lines etc. ie Properly Installed . Nev
  20. facthunter
    Just as soon Have a Good Comanche, thanks. Nev
  21. facthunter
    They Had them in the C-150. They had them in each door. Nev
  22. facthunter
    ALL Planes have a comfortable taxi speed and its nowhere near V1. Nev'
  23. facthunter
    Thanks. Nev
  24. facthunter
    I wouldn't try that line at any enquiry. Nev
  25. facthunter
    The Plane was close to it's service ceiling and relied on the downslope to help it get back in the air It's a rehearsed procedure for that location. Sort of OK IF there's no climbers there at the same time. Nev
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