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In the PA28-180, Flew up to Mudgee (from Cowra NSW) for lunch to see a mate a couple of weekends back, good TAS at 9500. nil significant cloud. and then went up and had a good look at a Gulgong airstrip. YGGG Now is bitumen for about 1km, and nice grass at each end for a few hundred meters. great approaches, seems wind wise well orientated. E-W It's PPR, look up Bob Priddle in the book, he is a very nice bloke. then , last weekend flew down to wagga for lunch (again to see a mate) , plenty of canola flowers. few/6500 down there, scattered/5500 back. that's the nice big wing on the Archer, an extra foot longer compared to the Cherokee 180. non tapered.10 points
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Passengers on Delta Flight DL466 from Atlanta to Las Vegas were stunned when their captain suddenly announced he was refusing to fly their assigned Boeing 757. The veteran pilot, with over 25 years of experience, revealed that he had flown the very same jet the day before and filed a maintenance request for a possible elevator issue—an essential control surface for safe flight. Despite a nine-hour inspection that cleared the aircraft, his “gut feeling” told him something wasn’t right. Walking off the jet bridge, he ordered boarding stopped, explained his decision over the PA, and declared he was rejecting the aircraft for safety reasons—something he said he hadn’t done in 22 years. Even his first officer admitted it was only the second time in his career he had rejected a plane. Though the decision caused more than an hour’s delay, passengers at the gate broke into applause, praising the captain’s transparency and commitment to safety. Delta quickly dispatched a replacement 757, and the flight eventually departed without issue. The incident highlighted the ultimate authority of the pilot-in-command, who by law has the final say on whether an aircraft is safe to fly. While the delay was inconvenient, the overwhelming sentiment was clear: passengers were grateful for a captain who put their lives ahead of the schedule.9 points
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Weather up here is starting to heat up and getting a few storms. It’s early in the season but getting build up. Went to fly Wednesday and DI’d engine and opened hangar doors. Mate next door offered a cuppa so over I went and caught up how his auto pilot and new screen is progressing at Foxbat. Weather changed a bit and did not fly. Thursday was a bit kinder with only a few light showers but low cloud. Did a full DI and took off cloud base at just over 1200 ft and local flight school doing circuits at next airfield 10 miles away. Radioed my departure and intentions. Found 1500 ft cloud base to west and one big blue hole was further to west. Returned to home and gave the Nynja a wash in the rain. Nice fly overall.9 points
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Success! Well partial success. First attempt I forgot the magneto switches, so it turned over for 5 seconds before I stopped. Luckily at that point I noticed fuel dribbling in the cabin from a loose hose clamp on the fuel pressure gauge. A friend outside the plane also noticed fuel dripping from the lowest point - another loose connection on the header tank. With these fixed, I tried again. Engine started immediately and went to 2000 rpm. Tried throttling back to 1500 but it didn't drop much below 2000. Then noticed the oil pressure hadn't risen so turned off. Looks like I hadn't connected the wiring for oil pressure. Oil temp and CHT's were also zero so I will check those. All that aside though, it was great to have it running! (And I did call "Clear prop!" just before the start of the video...)9 points
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I am sorry to all users about the recent spam attacks but between myself and the moderators, whom I owe a great deal of thanks, we act as fast as we can to stop the attacks and clean the site up. Yesterday evening I was able to stop an attack as it was happening but they came back just after midnight which unless I am awake at that time I and/or the moderators can't act on it till first thing in the morning. Last night I turned off any new registrations but it seems they were able to break through that during the night so I am investigating that today. Once again, my apologies if this has caused anyone any inconvenience.8 points
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the retractable Lance is like a big heavy american car. With the big six you need a boot full of right rudder on takeoff and the aircraft is sorta sluggish - based on my endorsement with instructor, LAME a stack of tools and a new battery for a stranded aircraft.. Soft springs on the nosewheel steering on the ground, the feel changes once airborne. So 3 blokes for big day out to Bathurst. A bit of gear and max fuel - we are at MTOW. so stall at zero flaps around 63mph, 53 knots. So TOSS around 1.3 X 50 say 65 - 70 kts add half the gust for mum and kids say 10 -15 kts and you have something like 80 -85 kts Now consider distance to speed - around 1200 ft to 53 kts (performance charts and we qant another30 kts or 50 ft/second we needed 1200 ft to get to 53 kts so we will need the same again and then some to get to 90 kts thats 2400 ft plus .... Is the runway long enough yo give us our TOSS and some gust allowance? Maybe not. Now we get a gust just after liftoff we yaw left, dont counter it fast enough (fiddling with the gear retraction or the nose locker door opens?) the left wing drops and we try to pick it up with aileron, not rudder........7 points
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In PA28, flew down to Tumut region from Cowra then landed at Tumut to see how the runway refurb - rebuild works are going. landing on the currently gravel strip, that's fine. hotmix seal work begins Monday. taxiways and apron all new hotmix, needs some sweeping/ finishing. had a chat with a couple of old guy locals doing their maintenance (hour maintenance / hour of flying etc) The airport cat Percy was not to be seen. Ate my packed lunch. Verified fuel usage by dipping. walked the length of the grass to check for ruts etc. departed on the grass with flaps 25 (I only need 300m at 20 deg C) good thermals yesterday. climbed hard toward the SE toward Talbingo over Blowering Dam. did a 4 minute climbing turn to get enough altitute as not the sh1t myself over the large body of water surrounded by steep sides... even at 4000' over the water, felt like I needed more. Got over Talbingo to take a picture of a friends house, not liking the look of the hills to the east without ALOT more altitude, turned home at 6500 then 9500. 135 kts ground at 27-28 lph. nice tailwind. Very few aircraft in the air for such a super nice day.7 points
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I have new hangar just finished at Wowan Qld, was gonna build airstrip at home, but decided I will just clear open paddock here to fly in and out of, to Wowan hangar where my Aeropup and J230D are. By not building designated strip here, that may draw the Council Crabs, I can fly our of here with less drama using the X Air.7 points
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This is the list so far, rather scatologically ordered, for my Bushcat. But there are many Rotax options listed: Suppliers: Loravia.com - Rotax engine parts, France Individual parts: Radiator cap is BMW P/N 17112345074 at about 1/2 of the Rotax price (fitted to BMW motorcycle F650 with Rotax engine)." Radiator hose, section 106: Note: gates 03-0010 and 01-0007 are 25mm ID and will replace the rear two bends and the right hand side short straight piece near the starter. 25mm is a much better fit. 2 X 02-0951 (Datsun 120y lower radiator). Leftover 70 something degree bend from above 01-0007 goes on right hand radiator tank outlet. Oil coolers: Manufactured by setrab Part no. 50-110-7612 (Setrab Oil Cooler 210mm 10 row M22 female. Setrab part number 50-110-7612.) X 2. One has the brackets cut off. Radiator: Manufactured by setrab Part no. 50-925-7612 Fuel line: Gates barricade carburettor Regulator/rectifier: CARR5115 from vectriqparts.com.au Exhaust nuts: OEM - Bert Flood . the part number is 842950 - Lock Nut M8-SW12 Starter relay: Denso part 182800-1950 Same relay is used on Rotax Max Evo go kart engines. Much easier to find searching for that . Nippon Denso. Can get from Ecclestone aviation UK Starter motor (not 100% sure about this one). Aftermarket..suits BMW f650 https://www.stein-dinse.com/en/item-1-1524043.html#prettyPhoto Fuel pump: Pierburg 7.02242.32.0 - Fuel Pump https://spareto.com/products/pierburg-fuel-pump/7-02242-32-0 Not branded as Rotax, but from the same manufacturer. Spark plugs: DCPR7E NGK Dcpr8e currently on my engine as far as I know, there is no 'aircraft' version of this so just get them from Repco. 90 degree carby tube for choke: https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005004164377398.html?spm=a2g0n.order_detail.order_detail_item.3.604cf19cHB72xq ZS Racing 90-degree Throttle Cable Adjuster For PHBG Keihin PWK PJ PWM PE Mikuni TM VM Carburetor Spare Parts Water/oil temp sensor: Aftermarket version, reviews well for 912 at aircraft spruce: UL FLIGHT LINE TEMP SENDER 150C M10X1.5 T-6 T-3 (bought from skyshop Australia) 17mm water hose replacement: Gates Silicone Hose in 5/8" (16mm) x 3ft, ON 2481 can be purchased from: SCA Item No. SPO3377117 $97.00/3ft Maxi Parts Product Code GAT 26241 $50.00/M Ignition modules. Better and cheaper: https://www.ignitech.cz/en/vyrobky/bikes/rotax/rotax_912_and_914/rotax_912_and_914.htm6 points
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From the adsb track looks like a departure stall spin. Six seat piper pa32 lance.6 points
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This Motor is a No Nonsense simple, well Built Low revving Long life direct drive Motor with the Two throat carb beneath the engine where they should be. V engines have a lot of advantages. The whole Plane gets MY tick of approval. Good effort. Nev6 points
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A two seat version of this type of aircraft does exist, the Globe swift. For 100k aud it would be my choice over a SE1. I like old aircraft. 1946 Swift GC-1B Aircraft | Aircraft Listing | Plane Sales Australia WWW.PLANESALES.COM.AU ALL REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDERED - PRICE GUIDE $100k AUDThe 1946 Globe GC-1B Swift is a classic two-seat, low-wing monoplane known for its sleek design and responsive handling. Built with an...6 points
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Hello buddies, it’s a pleasure to be here. I’ve been reading from the house and I’ve decided to be part of this great community. Thanks6 points
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my engine coating is called inox. i spray my boat motors with it and anything else i want to keep corrosion off. great product. have you ever seen a rusty sheep.6 points
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I do not think you can call flying 3 high wings from South Africa to Oshkosh a stunt. Certainly it had marketing value but only because it showed what they were actually capable of. Yes, a Sling TSI or HW is getting up there at $550,000 but let’s not forget a new Cessna 172 (with a lower useable load) is now $1.2 mil.5 points
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From RAA Facebook page. MEET OUR NEW YOUTH AMBASSADOR: JENNIFER We are thrilled to celebrate Jennifer, our new Youth Ambassador for Recreational Aviation Australia, who has just made history as the youngest female pilot to fly around Australia. At only 15 years old, Jennifer has achieved what many only dream of, showing remarkable skill, determination, and passion for aviation.5 points
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They were still coming at 2:00 am when I went to bed. We had many NBN dropouts affecting both internet and Foxtel, so it was difficult to keep up. You'd clear and block everything, there would be a lapse in NBN, and when it came back there would be another 8 or 10 lined up. I couldn't keep count, but there must have been at least 100 spam posts before I gave up and I estimate at least 40 registrations.5 points
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My engine had sat idle in Queensland for 12 years. The outside of the engine looked terrible along with the engine side of the firewall. I brushed what I could of the white corrosion with a little brush like a tooth brush and sprayed everything under in the engine bay with a liberal coating of ACF-50. Once the engine had run up to operating temperature a couple of times all signs of corrosion have gone. Now it just looks like a 20 year old engine because that's what it is.5 points
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But... do not let some lubricants get between two surfaces like sheets of aluminium / skins and ribs etc because the reduction in friction may cause the two surfaces to start moving slightly and wear... Many fastening methods rely on the friction between the two surfaces to stay put..... I know this from radio antenna hardware, and have seen some examples on aircraft skins.5 points
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This raptor researcher in the Outback of W.A. has fitted trackers to wedgetail eagles, and has recorded them going to 21,300 feet!! One would ask why, and as the researcher says, "because they can, and because they obviously enjoy soaring". Biologist discovers wedge-tailed eagles fly more than six kilometres off the ground - ABC News WWW.ABC.NET.AU A biologist has discovered wedge-tailed eagles in Western Australia's outback are flying at extraordinary heights.5 points
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Spent the weekend flying in the Legend Cub after 6 months away from flying due to work commitments and weather cancellations for the last couple of planned trips. Was great to be back in the pilots seat, playing around off airport and practicing my slipping turns.5 points
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Three people are dead after a light plane crashed at an airport in regional NSW and burst into flames. The crash happened at Shellharbour in the Illawarra region on Saturday morning about 10am. Police have confirmed three people are dead. Images from the scene show the completely destroyed aircraft in the middle of the runway, with police and firefighters surveying the scene.4 points
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Accelerate on the ground OR IN Ground effect. Wind from the West there comes over some rough country with a big drop off. Did MY First flight there in 1958. It was Called "Albion Park" then. Nev4 points
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Already flying again. His reasoning for not lowering the landing gear was sound. A reminder that people die trying to save the aircraft.4 points
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Price is USD 69,500 complete. On today's conversion that's around $106,000 in proper money. Are you saying it costs another $100k to transport a plane from the US? (Not to mention the folding wing system means it fits in a 20ft container with no fuss - tie it down and it's done). Which also means it can sit in a single car garage instead of hangaring.4 points
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From a design perspective the A320 is far more modern designed as Fly by Wire from the start. The 737 still has all the cables and controls that can be manually managed. The undercarriage is too short also so the engines have had to be steadily move forwards and upwards with a flat bottom cowl to allow the newer larger and quieter engines to be installed resulting in stability issues that had to be addressed such as MCAS which was largely the causes of the crashes in Indonesia & Ethiopia. This led to the grounding of the 737Max & the fallout for Boeing and its management culture has resulted in Airbus leapfrogging Boeing and the worlds biggest commercial aircraft manufacturer. Boeings reputation kept spiralling downward as many other issues appeared. If it wasn't for the US government military contracts Boeing may have gone bankrupt. Like all big US companies that screw up they get deemed as too big to fail & the government bails them out.4 points
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I beleive that when discussing one's flying with one or a group., self admonishment / self criticism / critical examination / reflection of one's actions and judgements is the cornerstone of aviation and improvement. I've realised now in my 5 years, that even the villiage idiot can land a Piper. But it's the judgement that you exercise that defines you, and if you are willing to self reflect on anything less than perfect flying. I revel in the opportunity to discuss and workshop my less than textbook flying amongst my peers. That they enjoy doing same reflection for their own flying amongst a group.4 points
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I bought a $US6.95 3/8" snap fitting for my air riveter in 2011 from Aircraft Spruce when building my aircraft as the same item from Hawker Pacific here at the time was $60.00. Freight cost was $US59.00. Once bitten twice shy. After that the the only way to get a reasonable freight cost was to buy a number of things at the same time in a shared order with others.4 points
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LOL, solved the problem on how they were able to bypass the turned off registration setting. I saved the setting on this site but on the Social Australia site which endured the midnight attack it seems I didn't save the setting to turn off registrations, so my fault but all good now. I am on so many meds at the moment so the brain just aint working right4 points
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And I guarantee the pilots of each of those would be looking across at the other and thinking "WOW! I'd love to have a fly of that!"4 points
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Apparently aspects of it were enforceable, it went to court on a couple of occasions and the findings were not in John's favour.4 points
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Seems medical was the main draw card and Class 5 medical pretty much fills that gap for VH now.4 points
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Anyone just happened to check out POONCARIE (YPCE) in ERSA A single gravel strip a long way from anywhere. The owner, Shire of Wentworth, knows a good investment when it see's one ; REMARKS 1. AD charges apply. 2. Access AVBL in accordance with Council AD conditions of access and use. Refer to website (couldn't be bothered - will land somewhere else) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 1. RWS not intended for take-off and landings (?) 2. Carriage and use of radio is required by the aerodrome operator (would that be AM or FM ?? Can a local council impinge on Federal legislation/air law?) Perhaps unintended- comes across as hostile/unwelcoming. Just "around the corner" is IVANHOE (YIVO) - Sealed main & grass cross strip. No landing fees. No questionable usage conditions - This is where I would like to land & spend my time/ dosh.😈4 points
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Not that it relates to flying except as obstacles. Putting power lines underground is about an order of magnitude more expensive, and transmission lines are expensive enough that you've zero hope of getting the capital back. The only reason it is every done is to appease local voters with lots of government subsidies. Transmission and distribution already make up about 40% of your power bill. Image multiplying this by 10. Humelink costs have gone from the initial estimate of $1B to $5B for 365km of transmission. It's also worth noting that this is a regulated asset, so returns are guaranteed to the builder. https://www.afr.com/policy/energy-and-climate/transgrid-inflated-cost-of-running-power-line-underground-farmers-20230718-p5dp2o4 points
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Perhaps you have the new Rotax ‘Mind Reading’ gauge. It’s very reliable, because there aren’t any connections to break… 😝😁4 points