FlyBoy1960

Alright — based on your Sonex Legacy’s performance, your fuel preferences, and your desire for 2–3 hr legs with interesting stops, I’ve mapped out a suggested coastal-leaning route from The Oaks to Serpentine, WA, avoiding significant overwater except the short hop across northern Spencer Gulf. I’ve also aimed for airfields with MOGAS (95–98 RON) availability or good nearby access, overnight options, and interesting stopovers. Proposed Route — The Oaks to Serpentine (WA) Leg 1: The Oaks (YSKC) → Temora (YTEM) Distance: ~165 NM Flight time: ~1 hr 20 min Fuel: MOGAS available on-field Why stop: Aviation museum, welcoming GA community Leg 2: Temora → Mildura (YMIA) Distance: ~205 NM Flight time: ~1 hr 35 min Fuel: MOGAS available nearby (contact aero club) Why stop: Large regional hub, good overnight & meal options Leg 3: Mildura → Renmark (YREN) Distance: ~115 NM Flight time: ~55 min Fuel: MOGAS available (check with Renmark Aero Club) Why stop: Murray River scenery, small friendly airfield Leg 4: Renmark → Port Augusta (YPAG) (short Spencer Gulf hop) Distance: ~195 NM Flight time: ~1 hr 35 min Fuel: MOGAS nearby (requires jerry cans) Why stop: Gateway to the Eyre Peninsula, decent accommodation options Leg 5: Port Augusta → Ceduna (YCDU) Distance: ~210 NM Flight time: ~1 hr 40 min Fuel: MOGAS availability can vary — call ahead Why stop: Coastal scenery, oysters & seafood Leg 6: Ceduna → Nullarbor Roadhouse (YNULL) Distance: ~295 NM Flight time: ~2 hrs 20 min Fuel: Only AVGAS — likely your first unavoidable AVGas stop Why stop: Iconic Nullarbor location, cliffs nearby Leg 7: Nullarbor Roadhouse → Caiguna (YCAG) Distance: ~280 NM Flight time: ~2 hrs 10 min Fuel: AVGAS only Why stop: Long straight Eyre Highway stretch, easy access to accommodation Leg 8: Caiguna → Esperance (YESP) Distance: ~260 NM Flight time: ~2 hrs Fuel: MOGAS possible via local contacts Why stop: Stunning beaches, great for a rest day if weather’s good Leg 9: Esperance → Albany (YABA) Distance: ~180 NM Flight time: ~1 hr 25 min Fuel: MOGAS possible through aero club Why stop: Coastal scenery, historic whaling station, good overnight Leg 10: Albany → Serpentine (YSEN) Distance: ~160 NM Flight time: ~1 hr 20 min Fuel: MOGAS in Perth area Why stop: Destination! Serpentine Airfield is a big recreational flying hub Route Summary Total Distance: ~2,065 NM (~3,825 km) Flight Days: 5–7 days comfortable pace MOGAS Stops: Temora, Mildura, Renmark, Esperance, Albany (plus possible others with jerry can use) AVGAS-only Stops: Nullarbor, Caiguna (unless fuel drops arranged in advance) Overnights Recommended: Mildura, Port Augusta, Ceduna, Caiguna, Esperance Straight from Chat GPT.

if you're airfield is isolated and there is nobody within line of sight an "all station"s call won't do anything ?

A lot of CTAF locations will have a beep back after you finish your transmission. This way you know that your radio is working

Someone said it was a 914 which has no mechanical fuel pump only electric but when the information came up on the RA-Aus website it said it was a 912 ULS which I am assuming is correct

Yes it will run after starting no problems

The engine is a 912 ULS (100 HP) and it has a mechanical fuel pump. Engine verified by RA-Aus incident report on their website. It would be very heavy with 2 people, luggage, a 20 kg dog and probably full fuel with just 100 hp. (and no flaps if the electrics went out)

The news conference held by the police said that it was a "mid-sized dog" If a dog of this sized freaked out during the flight anything is possible

ChatGPT Says. They should have used Chat GPT to design the rocket. They wouldnt have had this problem and would now be orbiting the moon.

Same owners for about 10 years unless it was sold in the past 6 months ?

If the reliability is any good its a winner. BUT if its the same as past products it needs to be validated for reliability

https://www.ja-gps.com.au/RAM-Mounts/?sort=bestselling I just noticed online that Johnny Appleseed GPS which is a major supplier of a lot of things in Brisbane is closing after 25 years in business at the end of the month. They have some fantastic specials at the moment including RAM mounts which we use in aircraft a lot. The pricing is really good and I pass it on for information only, you might pick yourself up a real bargain. No I don't work for them and have no affiliation with them.

this was the development version of the aircraft that has gone on to become the first certified electric aircraft in the world, the Pipistrel ALPHA Electro. The 2nd photo you have above is a military variant which is not electric so I am not sure why the photo is there of that aircraft ?

They work great, i think i still have a new one laying around somewhere. Let me look.

I was just reading about the no-fly zone on the Internet and thought I would jump off to flight radar and have a look. Look at the flight tracking for this Etihad flight from Moscow to Abu Dhabi. It's transponder is going on and off by the look of the tracking and it is actually in around airspace. This was up-to-date as of 13:30 this afternoon. Strange ?

Cheaper to use a 24V battery.

a report on the plane crash will be prepared for the coroner and a Recreational Aircraft Australia investigation is also under way

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Nice looking plane !

They said "it failed to take off"

Or, the school as a history of accidents and claims possibly brought about by different training standards and the insurers need to cover their risk. Quite often you are paying a very high percentage of the aircraft cost in excess. A $100,000 aircraft would normally have an excess of between $3000 - $5000, a $200,000 aircraft could double this

the RA-Aus insurance (try and get a copy out of the head office is impossible) only ensures third-party property and person damage. An example would be if you crashed and killed somebody. If it could be proven that that you were completely compliant with the regulations, your aircraft was up-to-date with all maintenance requirements and there was no other excuse for them not to provide coverage then, there will be an amount paid to your passengers family. Likewise, if you ran into a power line in the process of a completely legal flight (which is unlikely if you hit a power line) then they would cover the cost of getting the powerline repaired. From what I was told there have only ever been 3 successful claims because there is always a way to avoid fulfilling the insurace coverage.

I would be checking it is rated for 160 hp. Most of them are only rated for 115 hp as a maximum. It might pay to are some questions because not all propellers are built the same

the upper surface of the outer wing is vibrating aggressively. You can see it when he turns his head sideways around the 8 minute mark. Something is very wrong with this !

well please drop some hints please ?

Yehh.. That's grams, YOU NEED THIS IN OUNCES ! 🤩