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    🫢 Don't ask, don't tell
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    Currently GAP (the AUS Sling distributor) are on a demo/marketing tour of Western Australia from their base at Heck Field, Queensland. With their Sling 4 TSI is a customer High Wing and customer TSi (both from NSW). I believe both owners are retired/semi retired and have the time for a trip. They are also helping to sell to others which says a lot about how owners view them. While they are not cheap at least some pilots think they are worth it.
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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.
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    https://www.snowyvalleys.nsw.gov.au/Places-and-Spaces/Current-Projects/Tumut-Aerodrome-Upgrades
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    News reports saying it clipped power lines - VH-RDL ? https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/548620 https://www.9news.com.au/national/fatal-bankstown-helicopter-crash/60c38199-60b6-4c8b-b4a0-1241a622d8b9
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    In my search for a reasonably priced USB supply (as above) I only came across no name brands and $600+ devices (like Garmins GSB 15). I did find a 2 x USB-A 2.4 amp per port (can supply 2.4 to both ports at the same time) supply from Blue Sea Systems. Blue Sea make a lot of marine 12v components and have good reputation in the marine world. I also found 2 reviews from plane owners who fitted them saying they did not generate noise. I have no experience of this supply myself but it seems like it may be worth trying. - https://www.bluesea.com/products/1045/12_24V_DC_Dual_USB_Charger_4.8A_with_Intelligent_Device_Recognition The 12v shop have one for $70 - https://www.12volt.com.au/blue-sea-1045-12-24v-dual-usb-4.8a-chargers
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    Problem is that it is hard to judge the quality and endurance of these chargers. Maybe pick one that has the same hole size as exists in your panel and suck it and see. And have a backup; either a second panel mount USB or if you have a cig lighter plug one of this style or a carry powerbank.
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    What are their brand names ? If they are generic brands with the sellers names on the label then the question is what is their actual output ? Brands that I use; Scosche, Anker and Belkin (but check the specs as they use a variety of manufacturers). I would probably put in a USB supply with 1 x QC3 USB-A and 1 x PD20 USB-C.
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    If a charger is capable of higher output than the device is using then I would expect it to run cooler and last longer. Will it be more reliable and less noisey, maybe. Check the specs of the iPad mini for what it can use. A QC3 charger is supposed to put out 18w which at 5v would be 3.6 amps but QC3 chargers can also vary the voltage depending on what the device wants.
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    Yes, if the device can use it. I have seen a lot of so called QC3 chargers that will only put out 2.4 amps.
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    Yes, but... Pretty much all USB chargers are made in China. Quality control varies enormously. Some even put out what they claim 🙂 I would assume a hot charger is working closer to its capacity and will have a shorter life. I am yet to see a charger that damages the device when it fails but others have seen this.
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    I understand the cross wind complication but I am seeing an 8000ft sealed runway at Mt Isa.
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    I believe all modes of USB negoiate between the charger and the device. Just because your charger can put out 2.4 amps does not mean this is what the device is pulling. Get one of the cheap USB amp/voltage meters and see. From pmccarthy comments is seems you can charge it on the go but it only pulls enough to maintain to its state. This is a design decision by the manufacturer.
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    Do you need ro raise the flaps and turn off the secondary fuel pump while still on the runway ? If it is non-important would it not be a good idea to leave it until you are more relaxed taxiing back.
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    I understand 2.4 amps is the max output on a standard USB-A socket. Not sure why Guardian Avionics is not being specific unless this is the max total output across both sockets. I have seen this vagueness on cheaper mains/12v USB supplies. I have an Anker Powerport 6 (A2123) mains to 6 port USB-A power supply and they clearly state that each port can put out 2.4 amps but the unit can only support 5 (of the 6 ports) pulling 2.4 amps each. I also have SCOSCHE USBC242M cig lighter plug with dual USB-A that states that both USB-A ports will put out 2.4 amps when used together by two devices. There are a few reasonably priced USB-A to USB-A meters that will tell you amps used and voltage.
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    Looks like Cue used to have a dirt cross wind runway (from the sat photos). Oh and a dirt north/south runway. Replaced by a single sealed SW/NE runway.
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    A PLB is waterproof but is not required to float and has a battery life of 24 hours. An EPIRB is waterproof and floats with a battery life of 48 hours. ELTs transmit for 24 hours. Not sure what their other requirements are. All transmit on 406.025 Mhz and the signal is relayed by satellites to rescue centres. They also transmit on 121.5 Mhz for VHF homing. You can purchase them with or without GPS receivers. GPS receiver models give a more accurate fix and save search time and are a little more expensive. You need to register all of them with AMSA and keep your details updated.
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    Nope. Have a look at FlightRadar - https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-tel#3c420ba2
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    His height seems to indicate that he was setting up for the Nowra VFR lane (which starts on the coast at Ulladulla) at 2000ft but he was too far inland with lots of 2500-3500 peaks.
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    All Sydney metro airspace becomes group D (it is being described as D+) or C. You will need to be on a VFR flight plan going north or south or anywhere in the Sydney basin or make a big detour out west. I am guessing the controlled airspace endorsement will be 5? hours and "The number of instructors is such, that they will take two years to train all who want the endorsement" We are down to 14 months left if the airspace changes do not occur till December 2026. Most likely they will occur earlier.
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    A group representing 10,000 pilots should be able to have a discussion with one of CASAs 800 staff at any time, particularly when they are doing work that really should be done by CASA. The controlled airspace is only an issue because of Western Sydneys proposed opening in December 2026. I estimate that the current instructors in Newcastle, Sydney metro and the Illawarra would take 2 years to train up pilots wanting this endorsement. Yes, we already have a problem.
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    Yes, group G was about 2 years too late to make a difference. RAAus spent a lot of time doing group G paperwork/manuals and med class 5 took the main driver away from pilots. Would really like to hear what RAAus are doing to drive the Controlled Airspace endorsement. Waiting for CASA sounds hollow. They are in the same city, drive 20 minutes to their office and talk to them, every day. Drive it.
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    What happens if you land without $35M hull insurance ? What happens if you take off again ? Seems only a civil court action would resolve this and the aerodrome manager would have to show a loss (or potential loss) by you breaching their conditions. A court may decide that the potential loss was very low (say $5) and not award costs to the aerodrome manager. A decent lawyer may advise of the potential outcome and recommend again a civil action. I could not find any examples of action so I presume these aerodrome managers are already aware of this. All conjucture of course until we see a court action.
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    While you need this for your RAAus cross country (or a RPL Nav) will you use it after you have the endorsement ? Most likely you will only use a EFB as most (with an internet connection) can get the winds and if you setup your plane profile correctly will also give you likely fuel consumption. Plus an iPad with a GPS can also give you updated times to next waypoint etc. I have an ASA E6-B which I used to calculate heading/speed. For everything else I used the calculator on my phone.
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    I did not say availability and yes how do you know what the rescue time will be ? I think you need to do some research.
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