Ballpoint 246niner

The europeans have done some work with the BMW 1200C boxer twin, airflow for cooling flat torque curves, low revs and reliability are the reasons. Can't help more than this but I saw this motor reproduced for aviation use in a mag a couple of years ago. Hope this helps.

You're right! Simply pointing out in our quest for better, faster stronger,etc we are getting what we want- but it comes at a price- how many thrusters, drifters, and so on do you see at a fly in now compared to $100k plus go fasts? 20 yrs ago a kit built $10k plane was a big investment- not now. The cheapest LSA on the market- good poll question, bet it's not under $50K:)

I spoke to Stiffy about this when I orderd mine- LSA means NO. The 120 was designed as a production filler a/c to keep the production teams busy in between other orders, hence the no frills approach to the model, some of this has been relaxed as demand came off through the GFC but bigger wheels means redesign and they ain't doing this for the 120! If you fit bigger wheels yourself it'll revert to non LSA (or special LSA -SLSA or experimental if VH)and even then the legs and axles won't be rated for it. They may allow fitment of the new legs,which might improve bump absorbsion but talk to Jamie/Doug at Jabiru first. Given the focus on undercarriage bolt life as per service bulletins you can see this will spiral into a safety/non compliance issue pretty quickly. Been through all this so just trying to give you the heads up...

And that's why LSA is starting to sound like Large Savings Account - weLcome to the new GA- we asked for it!

:)Was just up there yesterday getting a 100hrly done- beatiful place- welcome and enjoy the forum!

Hey Tomo as a 32( weight shift) aircraft that falls under the same general exemptions to the CAO's that all RA- Aus aircraft fly, the pilot licencing rules are the same. The only difference is that powered weight shift also comes under CAO 101.55 (from memory) that is managed by the Hang Gliding Federation of Australia ( HGFA). The training syllabus is slightly different between the two organisations, and obviously weight shift control has some differences to 3 axis, specifically relating to billow shift principles, pendulum physics, and high drag wings, and basic weight shift control vs aerodynamic control surfaces. At the end of the day, one would think it was just a conversion, if you already have an RA Aus Pilot cert. but in reality, and depending on the student, it can be a little more involved. Anyway, you got a taste at Inglewood, and we'd be happy to pursue this further, just drop in at Caboolture next time you're over. You'll be a busy lad, what with Jabs, drifters, GA and trikes- that's one hell of a list!

DD you're a legend - was wondering how I was going to fit in the democrapic process. With these connections you should run on a Fly be free platform- lotsa votes waiting here!

Yet another good reason why I need to get my membership sorted with the Tigers! Don't need too many, they ( and you Dazza!!) are a great bunch of pilots. Didn't get there today as we had a day full of trike TIF's- perfect day for it today. CU soon. Cheers Neil.

Oh Darky, so much in front of that picket fence you just can't see yet! - Good things come to all who wait. "Anticipation is the eye not yet trained to look over the horizon". It will happen. Think or Orv & Will Wright!

The reason for the pump is that the cam regulates the appropriate mix for the revs. With premix you get 40:1 the whole time. So the very problem you're trying to avoid (engine failure) may occur at the worst possible time( take -off) with a over oil seized plug. Yep I know about the guarantees with pre- mix, but surely getting to know your trike,checking the flows and fill requirements and checking/ changing the oil pump screens regularly, and the cam alignment markers equals vigilent mantenance. The only failures I've had in 20 yrs were due to plugs! gap em, change em and check them regularly, and the carb seal, boots and choke plunger seals. these are generally the culprits with the beleguered two stroke.:)

The angel has her wings! Well done, the sky's will never be the same- good on you!:)

Great news Slarti- already talking to Garry last week, can't get to get into the Sierra.

So setting the GPS to east Timor, noise cancelling ear plugs now set, a flight test was definately on the horizon... and maybe a date with destiny(flyer), but was there fuel for the trip? Was it containing Ethanol? and what the hell am I wearing an orange boiler suit for- has Elvis left the building.... a troubled air began to set on the northern express...

Great trip, great photo's and we're all very grateful for this fantastic post. Australia- clearly a country whose enormity and beauty can only be fathomed from above- we are all so lucky to live here. Many thanks + all other comments!

That's right I remember you deliberating on this at Temora- hang in their -that plane will happen, I'm spending most days right seat now, flew today with student in 25kts- don't know when we'll get nice weather again. Love to have you both come up and stay. Keep in touch.:)

Pete I went through the same process a year ago. Drop into Caboolture and I'll run you through my 120 and share the reasons why I went that way. Contact me PM and I'll give you contact info.:thumb_up:

Excellent read Neptune, just tapped into this one- very envious.

Nah, all good Bluey- they fly them selves, plenty of time to let go and take snaps! As I get older I find the less I interfere in the flying part, the better these flying contraption things fly. Hope you're both well- any a/c in the wings for you?

Camping is also available for $10/night by arrangement contact the caretaker Bruce and Mary Clarke via the website. This weekend is the annual Poker Run and Christmas in July.:thumb_up:

Trikes get the best early AM shots- here's one of mine. On balloons, get to know the Ballonist and discuss with them first - if all's good then you enjoy and so do there customer's. Our local one lived next door so no prob's we even took them in the trikes- build partnerships- it's the way of the future! [ATTACH][ATTACH]11253.vB[/ATTACH][/ATTACH]

Hey Spin, I heard the Drover's at Caboolture for decommissioning and then going to a NZud museum- sounded strange that an Aussie Icon would go across the pond, but what would I know! Anyway, she looked like a good looking old girl that if you sat down would tell you a few stories that would make a young boys hair curl:blush:- a true lady with the charm of "Nitingale":thumb_up: Sorry Tomo things were a little rushed, the light was getting away from us for good photo's- but as usual you don't get too many bad one's- what can't you do?

I was hoping you wouldn't say that- brochures and articles litter my house at the moment- and you know what that means... Be great to catch up soon.

Good on you Tomo- good to get you in the Tecnam for sunset flight too- hope you had a safe trip back.

..and wizard said "where did that rat go? I know I saw him come in - he was being chased by pyed Piper sport who was always faster that that catcher guy!"

Dazz, thanks mate, please pass on my best wishes when you see them, I'll drop over again when I get a free w'end soon. This was over 30yrs ago- hard to believe we've been at this flying thing so long - it's the best. And yes I saw in the Savage ad about T/W endorsement but did'nt realise there was one at Boonah- I will get in touch. Thanks Again.