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  1. RossK
    I wonder if it's the adrenaline rush of what just happened, and being surrounded by your peers and wanting to talk to them about it.
  2. RossK
    Get in touch with Ben Morgan at AOPA. He's being helping a few regional airfields with similar issues.
  3. RossK
    Go to the Petition via this Clickable Link
  4. RossK
    Looks like the FAA are adressing this promptly LODA Experimental Instruction I think the key is the aircraft can't be hired out.
  5. RossK
    I like his pro tip of flying over the top of the power poles, don't have to look for the wires then. I'll remember that next time I'm doing a low level canyon run 😲 😬 🤐
  6. RossK
    Will the AG be looking into CASA's handling of the Bristell saga ? That would be interesting
  7. RossK
    The article is about Airframe Icing, not Carburettor Icing.
  8. RossK
    Click the link, good info on icing Flying in Icing Conditions
  9. RossK
    I think what is being asked here is; If flying at 7500, with a FZLVL of 4500 and SCT AC/AS 7000 ABV 10000, and you remain clear of the cloud. ie. you are above the freezing level and amongst moist clouds, but not actually in the cloud; Are you going to get airframe icing? My understanding is no, as you are clear of the moisture (clouds), but you are awfully close to it. And you are right, this isn't covered in the RAA syllabus as being VFR only we have to remain clear of cloud so the FZLVL isn't discussed. When I've spoken to experienced GA, IFR rated pilots, asking the same question, the answer is typically; "theoretically you won't get airframe icing if you stay clear, but it's remotely possible, and do you want to take that risk". No one is willing to give a definative answer, probably for good reason.
  10. RossK
    Just being picky - Paul Larsen is actually an Australian, the record run was done in Namibia.
  11. RossK
    Jack, what is the information the RAAus provided that is allegedly incorrect?
  12. RossK
    Stall spin on final turn - in slow motion 😁
  13. RossK
    Off topic - MX5s are notorious for hydraulic lifter ticks, it's like a built in oil warning system 😆. If it's low on oil - it ticks if the oil is getting old - it ticks if the engine is cold - it ticks. After 98 they switched to solid lifters. MX5s also run a timing belt, no chain. It's a non interference engine. (we have 2 in the family a '90 and a '91)
  14. RossK
    Apparently, it draws air in to the oil system and then pumps that air into the lifters, which can be troublesome to clear.
  15. RossK
    There is some hope Skippy, Radial
  16. RossK
    JG, is there anyway you can combine the old fuel map with this one, then all the fuel stops and pubs are in one place 😉
  17. RossK
    I use this site when I haven't got access to Avplan Airspace
  18. RossK
    I organised it with Hugh Brownlee Wimmera Aero Club
  19. RossK
    Mogas is also available through Wimmera Aero Club at Horsham, need to ring in advance though. JG, is there any way of updating that map?
  20. RossK
    I know the guys out at YLIL have replaced tail beacons in their Jab 160s, so there must be something available. Istria are the maintenance firm at YLIL, maybe they have a source?
  21. RossK
    There is also this one, needs updating though as I know both Tyabb and Lethbridge have Mogas, but aren't listed. Fuel Map
  22. RossK
    The float issue is still around, ours were done in March. Engine was new in mid 2018 But it did only take 10 minutes tops to do both carbs.
  23. RossK
    I'm hesistant on the full coastal route as there are sections where your only option would be the beach. The route up the Deddick valley is pretty remote, but has the advantage that the only contraint is the 10000ft VFR limit - which gives me a fair amount of airpsace from the ground level. I am leaning towards the route around the north of Canberra though; no remote areas, considerably more landing options if needs be and plenty of alternate airstrips. The only constraint is the Canberra Class C steps, but 3500ft is a reasonable height AGL and I could always deviate further north to the 8500ft step. This route also gives me the option that if the weather is breathtakingly good, I can shortcut across to Adaminaby and then on to Moruya. At some point in all options, I have to get across the coastal ranges into Moruya. I'm thinking that a planned stop at Tumut or Corryong, to strech the legs, go to the loo and check the weather ahead is going to be a wise idea. Hopefully we get out of Vic lockdown soon and NSW eases border restrictions, and then the weather co-operates. If/when when i go, I'll do a trip report.
  24. RossK
    I've been watching weather patterns, comparing to GAFs, winds aloft etc. trying to get a better understanding of what weather I'm looking for. This mornings forecast made going over the highlands look very do-able - Freezing level >10000ft and only scattered cloud at 8500ft. Typically, when the weather is good (like the last few days), the forecast freezing level along the coastal route is lower, 4000-6000ft, where the inland route is >8000ft. It does seem to be that the freezing level is pretty much at the level I'd want to be at on either route. And cloud levels are typically lower along the coastal route. I'd be looking for a forecast of Scattered cloud or less to go. The other option is go north of Canberrra under the 6500ft step and come back down - it's only about 15mins more than Route 2. This route would also give a lot of alternate fields if the weather was not as good as forecast and avoids designated remote areas.
  25. RossK
    Wow, more dollars thant sense? Show me the money!
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