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facthunter

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  1. I'm bit of an "Auster" fan from wayback. Nev
  2. There's a much better commentary by a Bearded Ex Blackhawk helo pilot covering the roles and vision issues. It's about 10 Back. Nev
  3. Of course it's a PITA but it does serve a purpose.. Would you like to be an RPT pilot, flying without any security checking in today's world.? Nev
  4. I had the worst Christmas ever in 2024,having to evacuate to the other side of Geelong for a place suitable for the Dogs and moved a lot of stuff to the 4 corners of the earth or so it seems.. The '83 fires got to the corner of my block then. Fires are about the Worst thing there is. to be involved with. Stay OK Marty.. Nev
  5. SO "Sportpilot" is undermining the" Australian Way of Life?". There would be a long list of candidates FAR more guilty of that before you got down to Sportpilots effort. Just WHAT is the "Australian WAY " of life anyhow? Nev
  6. A lot for a PT 6. Maybe it isn't? Nev
  7. The RESIN is the reason.. It's not forever. Nev
  8. It didn't affect Just Fuel lines. Nev
  9. Some high Bypass Jets have over 60,000 HP equivalent in each engine.. Nev
  10. I like them without floats better. Nev
  11. And you've dragged a compliment out of me too. Nev
  12. Silicone to the rescue. Check for leaks with slight pressure applied and soapy water. Nev
  13. Better get used to it. Soon there will be nothing but. Bat$#!T New World. Nev
  14. Mobil was notable for making some that grounded a lot of Planes, some permanently. Had Caustic still in it.. Nev
  15. I would generally avoid purchasing a resprayed plane compared to an original finish even if a bit tatty Plane. The first thought about a respray. What is it hiding? Also regarding the Paint stripper. How much is left in the Laps of riveted seams and how much extra weight has been added where mass balancing and possible flutter is involved. Nev
  16. FLAT fours are the worst motors for uneven flywheel effects of the reciprocating parts and are notable for being prone to crankshaft breakages in cars. Nev
  17. GEEZ, KG that's a disappointing reply from a bloke who I reckon has most things pretty together.. Nev
  18. Probably. (Just an opinion) That's the way it usually works. Nev
  19. Might be wearing a Kidney belt. You get a lot of turbulence near bushfires, especially on Hot, windy days . Nev
  20. Difference between empty and max wt 1,000 Lbs. Useless. Nev
  21. Pass. I'd like more engines. Nev
  22. I once thought Canards were the answer, but then I thought about it. Nev
  23. Damping and Balance are different things also. Balance is for 2 purposes. Reduce internal loads on parts and reduce the thing Shaking. You can do the second to some extent without doing the first at all. That would give you an Illusion that things are right when they are not. Most balancing is a compromise if reciprocating parts are involved. Nev .
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