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  1. BurnieM
    Sling have 3 levels of build; kit build and quick build both considered amateur built. Factory built come complete from the factory but with the wings off in a container. As do Bristells. Slings can be customised with different engines, props, avionics, parachutes, paint jobs, upholsery etc but for factory builds all this work is done in the factory.
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    I sort of understand the legalities and note a similar situation in the US. However, there are no structural/engineering differences between them (except perhaps a higher assembly quality in the factory built).
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    I did not say 'certified' just factory built. Yes, I believe they are experimental in VH land and Sling Aircraft is the builder. Obviously CASA considers there to be a difference requiring 'factory built' for school aircraft, although why a factory built aircraft can be registered at 600 kg MTOW but an amateur built can be registered at 700 kg is beyond my understanding.
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    I am not selling either. All the specs are available on Slings website - https://slingaircraft.com/aircraft/sling-2/ but the basics for a factory built Sling 2 (912is) are; Empty weight 380 kg MTOW 600 kg Useful load 220 kg Fuel capacity 150 litres 8-10 hours is pretty typical with full fuel but not achievable with 2 POB. The airframe life is a bit weird and only applies to Sling 2 in the UK. There are many Sling 2 with over 3000 hours in South Africa and a few over 2000 hours in Australia.
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    Factory built; Sling 2 with Rotax 912ULS Garmin G3X Touch efis Garmin radio and transponder $270,000 ish Sling 2 with Rotax 912is 2 x Garmin G3X Touch efis Garmin radio and transponder Garmin GMC507 autopilot controller and servos Parachute $330,000 ish Interesting fact; you can register a factory built Sling 2 at 600kg MTOW but a kit built Sling can be registered at 700kg MTOW
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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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