Neil_S

Hmmm - works OK for me....

Hi Skippy, I have had the ITECH2000A 2000 AMP PORTABLE LITHIUM JUMP STARTER from iTechworld for a few years. Has been used to jump start my Savannah, a friend's Savannah, and a couple of cars. I take it with me in the plane any time I'm going to land at another airfield. (Same with my rechargeable air pump bought from Aldi years ago). It also has torch and every connector under the sun for charging phones, running small fridge etc Cheers, Neil PS Just noticed it's currently down to $175 in an EOFYS

I would also caution against using just the suction cup mount if your cockpit lexan/perspex has any curvature at all. I had my plane out of the hangar warming up one cold morning with the suction cup facing towards the sun. As I began taxiing the mount and Skyecho unit fell onto the cockpit floor and refused to turn back on. I assume the combination of vibration and maybe the sun heating and expanding a bit of air behind the suction cup caused the suction to fail. I thought the unit was broken, but when I got back home I searched the web and found someone else had had the same issue. But he found that when he plugged the charging cable back in the unit restarted. I did the same and mine started again too, so apparently this is the way to reset it. This is not documented anywhere in the manual. He also found a dumpfile had been produced in the unit, so I looked in mine and found the same, but when I tried downloading it just hung for about 10 minutes and I gave up. I will probably just delete the file as my unit has been working fine since. So then I put some velcro on the suction cup and on some tubing in my cockpit, with a couple of zip ties as well to hold the mount in place. That baby ain't going anywhere now. It seems to work fine as the unit still has a good view of the sky. Others I have spoken to have found similar issues with the suction cup - so best to explore a few other options IMO. Cheers, Neil

Me too - but prices change (read increase) quite frequently so I would suggest a quick Google of retailers followed up by phone call to cheapest to confirm. About 15 minutes work to possibly save quite a few bucks. Don't forget to see if their price includes free shipping (uAvionix did). Cheers, Neil

Hi Garfly, I don't disagree - but probably worth giving uAvionix a call as I'm sure they would know if the Ping qualifies. You wouldn't want to spend $300+ more than necessary if it does. Cheers, Neil

Hi, My Trig TT21 also is ADSB OUT capable, but is not connected to a certified GPS source as is required, and therefore is NOT transmitting ADSB OUT. I am sure you would know if yours was connected as it would have cost you about $3000 to have it set up (I was quoted that sort of cost). My Garmin Aera 500 is not a certified GPS source so it could not have been used, I would have had to buy a newer more expensive model. Much easier and cheaper to buy a Skyecho2 and get the rebate - as I did. I show up on Flightradar24 due to the transponder. A few days ago I tracked one of my flights and it showed me from under 2000ft after takeoff right the way to my circuit at 2000ft at my destination. BTW - if you do already have ADSB OUT then don't waste over $1k buying a Skyecho and turning half the functionality off, just buy a PingUSB ADSB IN device from uAvionix for under $400 (under $200 with rebate). All it needs is a small USB powerbank to power it, or connect it to your power accessory slot, and it displays the ADSB IN on your AVPlan/OZRunways. Cheers, Neil

Hi Brendan, I wouldn't worry about it. My first plane, which I flew for about 5 years, was right hand on throttle, left on stick, but my current one is the opposite. It took very little time to get used to it (and I am in my sixties!) In fact as I drive a manual car I find it takes longer to get used to driving an automatic - my left foot nearly punches a hole in the floor! Cheers, Neil

Yep - when I lived in the UK I remember at the timber yard buying 2 metres of 4" by 2" wood, and buying petrol in litres while distances were still in miles, and roadsigns in miles per hour......

....and Part Two coming up next week......

Hi, I was talking to a mate yesterday who flies a 160, and does aircraft maintenance himself - he said there are about 6 Rotax-powered Jabs around that he is aware of. If you want I can send you his number in a PM. Also try contacting Lethbridge airport and ask them for the number of a guy called Robert who has a Rotax-powered Jab. I've spoken to him in the past and I'm sure he can supply confirmation of several year's worth of safe operation. Cheers, Neil

I would agree. They do look similar, but there is a different shaped fin/rudder, and different strut(s). You can see the word "Cessna" on the tail of one of the 140s too. In addition many Luscombe aircraft have the Luscombe "S" logo, which the aircraft in the picture has on its tail. I was interested to see it was 24 registered, implying factory-built. Neil

Hi Nev, I think the Fisher is owned by Derek Dyer (it used to be anyway - it was previously painted green, if I recall correctly). Cheers, Neil

Hi Nev, It's a 1930's Curtiss Robin, owned by Jack Vevers at Tyabb. Immaculate! Cheers, Neil

Hi folks, I really enjoyed this fly-in and thought I would add a few pictures for you all. Cheers, Neil

And if you use AVPlan (and probably OzRunways) the screen will show both local time and UTC. It's really not that hard. Cheers, Neil

Love them! Thanks for posting. Cheers, Neil

Hi IBob, I find the same on my Savvy here in Melbourne. The Rotax manual does indeed say you should get the oil temp up to 100 at least once a day to evaporate any condensation. I have blanked off part of the oil radiator in order to get the temps up to 100, and even then I only really get that on a sustained climb. I even found that in summer (although we didn't get any really high temperatures during summer here this year, and I don't fly if it's really hot anyway) It soon returns to 90 in cruise and sits there. Cheers, Neil

Hi Keith, I recently transferred my Savannah (not a horror aircraft, just an over-regulated LSA!) from 24 to E24. Here's what is involved :- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thanks for considering for the ELSA CofA re-issue. Here is a list of points that are required 1. Place the letter “E” in front of the 23 or 24 on both sides of the fuselage registration. 2. Add an “Experimental” placard in clear view - image attached for reference size should be about 50mm high and 300mm long or there abouts. 3. Complete the attached application-CASA form 682 4. Install the updated ELSA warning placard- Sample attached. ’WARNING PERSONS FLY IN THIS AIRCRAFT AT THEIR OWN RISK THIS AIRCRAFT IS NOT OPERATED TO THE SAME SAFETY STANDARDS AS A NORMAL COMMERCIAL PASSENGER FLIGHT CASA DOES NOT SET AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS FOR EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT’ 5. Provide a copy of the last logbook entry with a TTIS and engine and propeller serial numbers 6. Provide images of the placards and registration and an image of the entire aircraft for the CoA. The cost of the ELSA CofA with the approval for flight over built areas is $770 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ You will need to send the details to Darren Barnfield who is the CASA-authorised person. His email is :- [email protected] You can Google "CASA form 682" to get the form. You will also need to submit your current C of A, which you can get from the RAAus website. Good luck! Cheers, Neil

Hi GWH, There's been one at Lethbridge for years. I don't have the contact details but if you call the number listed in the ERSA for Lethbridge I am sure they can put you in touch. Cheers, Neil

Hi folks, A couple of points. Firstly if you just need ADSB-IN you don't need to spend over $1K buying a Skyecho and turning ADSB-OUT off - you can buy a PingUSB device from UAvionix for $395 (under $200 with rebate if you're quick, but still cheaper than Skyecho even with rebate). It displays traffic on your EFB same as Skyecho. You just need a power source for its USB connector from a 12V socket or portable USB battery bank. Secondly I fly near Melbourne airport and frequently see the commercial stuff on my EFB several thousand feet above me. On looking up I then usually spot them (unless they're above the cloud of course). These are more than 10nm away - not sure how much further away they actually appear as I usually have my chart showing just over 10nm. Cheers, Neil

Wow! I use a POSCA red fluorescent marker from Officeworks on my Savvy. I haven't noticed any critters nibbling at it so far, so assume it tastes vile to most! Cheers, Neil

....shouldn't that be SWMBO? (speaking as a Rumpole fan....) Cheers, Neil

Thanks for posting - I enjoyed watching it. Cheers, Neil

And the hemispherical rules promote the risk of being on a non head on collision course if above 3000ft AMSL........

Still happens.....