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  1. RossK
    So, as the title says, if I fly into a security controlled aerodrome/airport and I have an ASIC, does my passenger need one also? Thanks
  2. RossK
    Nope, a J230 at 750kg sounds overloaded to me
  3. RossK
    Need to check with Jabiru on the VH MTOW. more recent builds are still limited to 600kg even when VH reg. Would need to be a J430 technically to get the 760kg. ie it needs to come from Jabiru as a J430.
  4. RossK
    Std Garage floor is 100mm or 4 inches for metrically challenged. Our factory floor is 150mm - ie takes pallet racking and forklifts etc. Not sure on the mPa ratings on either though.
  5. RossK
    So we started talking about sailing ships and we're onto the orbit of Mercury 🤪
  6. RossK
    Touch sensitive aren't we? Nobodys 'Boo Hoooing", some of us like to fly within the rules, some dont, that's all. I sincerely hope it keeps getting off the ground for you. Youtube is full of videos of peope who had the same hopes.
  7. RossK
    631kg in a 540kg rated plane is something i would not admit to on a public forum.🤐 Not something I would do either 😬
  8. RossK
    Just saying,
  9. RossK
    Hmmmm, Force is measured in Newtons. The scale in your above example converts the force applied to Kg so you don't have to do the calculation. If the scale reads 2.35kg the object is actually applying a force of 23.05N to the scale.
  10. RossK
    The J230 has a huge baggage area and big wing tanks, but can you use if for long cross country with 2 people? BEW 370kg MTOW 600kg Usable load 230kg 2 Passengers - say 150kg, Baggage -12 kg This seems light for what you have listed, my lightweight hiking camping gear (tent, 2xsleeping bags, 2xmats) is 7.5kg , without any personal gear, water, tie downs etc Load capacity left is only 68kg for fuel = 94Lt, equals 3.4hrs with 0.5hrs reserve. at 120knots range of 408nm I think you are going to get many varied responses, as we all fly different aircraft. I'll plug the Sportstar, as that's what i've got. BEW 321kg MTOW 575kg Max baggage 25kg 120L fuel capacity 100knots at 18lt/hour. which by comparison gives Usable load 254kg 2 Passengers - say 150kg, Baggage -25 kg Load capacity left is 79kg for fuel = 109Lt, equals 5.6hrs with 0.5hrs reserve. or 560nm
  11. RossK
    Theoretically, the Alaskan Ship will accelerate faster as the air would be more dense (assuming the air temperature in Alaska is colder than the air temp in Airlie Beach). For a given volume, the air will have a higher mass and therefore a higher kinetic energy, which is passed on to the ship. The maximum speed will be limited to 10 knots though, they are not going to go faster than the wind running dead square, so it's possible they end up at the same speed. This also assumes that they are longer than 55 feet. If less than 55 feet, they will be limited to their hull speed, which is a function of waterline length. The Alaskan Ship will also have less drag as the water is more dense, so it will displace less volume for the same mass, thus have less hull surface in contact with the water.
  12. RossK
    What nationalities are sailing the boats. Any sailing boat crewed by New Zealanders is going to have an advantage 😁
  13. RossK
    I've used it and found it worthwhile.
  14. RossK
    I did my first ever BFR last week. As this year has been bad for flying (thanks covid) I did 3 sessions with an instructor before hand. Was well worth it. One on circuits including departures and rejoins, one air work, one on PFLs. In the end the BFR was straight forward, a Nav exercise to Tyabb, Inverloch and home. Tyabb was busy with 6 AC in the circuit, would have been overwhelming if i hadn't got up to speed before hand.
  15. RossK
    I was was dumbfounded when the instructor said "turn left here", when the only clear air was to the right.
  16. RossK
    That would be Scott Palmer, professional skydiver, base jumper and wingsuit pilot. Holds multiple world records and championship titles. Highly respected and sought after skydiving coach. This would have been a thoroughly planned stunt, very little "Jackass" in this apart from the title.
  17. RossK
    Having looked at costs to own a plane (shouldn't really do that anyway) The Rotax whilst higher initial outlay works out cost effective. It doesn't require a top end overhaul at 1000hrs, which for the Jab is pretty much a bulk strip, not cheap (we we told budget $10K) and it seems most do a full overhaul at this stage. Thats if it makes it to 1000hrs. When it get to its 2000hr TBO, it's not worth much. The 912 is highly likley to make it's 2000hr TBO and you'll be able to sell it for $5k miniumum when done. This is not Jab bashing, I've flown all my training and flying since behind Jabs and they seem a good motor. But the lower initial outlay, doesn't nescessarily mean lower cost to own.
  18. RossK
    Lilydales rates are good for melbourne. $120/hr for the instructor is the minimum you'll find in Melbourne, plenty of schools charging a lot more, Instructors are very good, covered more than required in the syllabus for my RPC.
  19. RossK
    You can blame the SImpsons for that one. There is an episode where Homer corrects Lisa, telling her; "it's pronounced Nukular honey, Nukular"
  20. RossK
    There is this one Reportedly pilot is a NZ Airforce pilot, has right rudder applied most of the time, you can actually see him lift his right leg at 18sec and re-apply.
  21. RossK
    When I did my RPC Nav training out of YLIL we flew at the step levels for that route, ie under the 2500 step we flew 2500, under the 3500 we flew 3500. Altitude is your friend. Make regular radio calls and write down any that you hear using the VFR corridor, your instructor will like that. If you are in the corridor and hear someone call to notify they are entering it, make another call stating your position, alt and heading, just to let them know you are there, they may not have heard your call when you entered. Melbourne Central will be listening and watching for any conflicts. They will call if they see any potential issues, which is why you want to make your radio calls, so they know who they are dealing with. I've been in contact with them twice on Navs along that corridor, even as a lowly RPC holder. Once they called us as they were concerned we weren't going to make the 2500 step on decent from 3500, thats how close they are watching - we made it. "Fly" the route on google maps to get familiar with it, it helps identify things when you are up there. It relieves some of the task saturation so you can concentrate on maintaining altitude, visual lookout and the radio.
  22. RossK
    Gull wing doors
  23. RossK
    My Instructor used the hood on me as part of my RAA nav endorsement. It's not required for the syllabus, but definately worthwhile doing.
  24. RossK
    kgwilsons is a Morgan Sierra. Morgan Aeroworks - Cheetah Sierra 200
  25. RossK
    Quick googling shows it's come down 4km in a direct line from the threshold of runway 30 at Santa Maria airport. Odds on a Base to Final stall, not enough time to deploy chute by the time you realise you need it.
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