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  1. Reynard
    Are you still considering the ability to itemise maintenance costs ?
  2. Reynard
    https://youtu.be/GHSqd5VA3Rc?si=CsoiPtLDKwWQ9ex- Here we go again !
  3. Reynard
    https://www.fireextinguisheronline.com.au/blog/post/aircraft-fire-safety-australian-guide
  4. Reynard
    I suspect because its use is cheap on two fronts. Firstly, the fire extinguisher itself doesn’t need to be a significantly structured pressure vessel, and secondly because the raw material itself is pretty cheap to make and fairly stable at room temperature. The reason that CO2 comes out cold from an extinguisher is simply through its change in state from liquid to gas as soon as it leaves the vessel (Boyle’s Law). On the other hand, Ammonium bicarbonate absorbs the heat of reaction directly from the fire itself to produce CO2, thereby reducing its intensity, whilst simultaneously starving it of oxygen also right on the fire itself. Other than enclosed spaces such as cockpits, the ammonia would very quickly flash off and generally not be a major issue. The extinguisher of course should be directed at the fire and not at people, although that is not always the case.
  5. Reynard
    Correct ! Ammonium Bicarbonate is not used in CO2 fire extinguishers. It is used in Ammonium Bicarbonate based fire extinguishers.
  6. Reynard
    Aah, thanks - not visible in portrait mode on an iPad mini.
  7. Reynard
    I believe it contains Ammonium Bicarbonate. Ammonium bicarbonate would decompose and release CO2 upon contact with high heat, but being an endothermic reaction, would cool the fire and starve it (and you) of oxygen. It would also produce ammonia gas, which in a confined cockpit would be a problem - but maybe better than the fire ?? So while you are coughing like crazy, your eyes are streaming and your getting hypoxic, don’t forget to fly the plane.
  8. Reynard
    How/where do I access the changelog and ticket system ?
  9. Reynard
    Any chance of adding ‘fuel type’ to the fuel purchase page ? Rotax drivers err toward ULP 95 or 98, but occasionally resort to Avgas. Rotax requires additional oil changes if Avgas is used for more than 30% of hours - hence the need to log fuel type.
  10. Reynard
    https://contactairlandandsea.com/2026/08/10/first-flight-for-autonomous-logistics-aircraft/
  11. Reynard
    Birdog - I sent u an email, but I was primarily wondering how far you want to take this ? I’m looking to be able to itemise and log maintenance costs - but is that getting beyond the scope of your current endeavour ?
  12. Reynard
    https://youtu.be/AGbcc2_LwR0?si=Pj2gswMeA5g44VFb
  13. Reynard
    https://generalaviationnews.com/2026/09/03/what-if-we-looked-at-100ll-differently/
  14. Reynard
    Excellent air museum at Caloundra.
  15. Reynard
    I’m wondering how useful an endorsement on a Jabiru twin would be. If you are a CPL and felt you needed a (cheap) twin endorsement, who is going to hire someone to fly legacy twins that did their training in a Jabiru ? I’m not convinced. Not bagging the Jab, just the market positioning.
  16. Reynard
    If you intend circumnavigating Lake Eyre I would strongly recommend reading the special procedures in ERSA as Skip indicates, as well as talking to local operators. You need to get familiar with reporting points, some of which are not in ERSA, and also the direction of flight as it may change from morning to afternoon. The local operators consider which angle the sun is for the best photography etc. A flight around the lake will take over 2 hours - it’s big ! Strongly recommend flying to the painted hills as well while you’re in the neighbourhood- quite spectacular.
  17. Reynard
    Well Shawn, you’ve boldly entered the lions den here - but welcome anyway ! What I routinely hear around the hangar is ‘where is the value for money in being an RAAus member (other than a small amount of insurance coverage)?’…..There is a significant annual membership and registration cost compared to GA and other self-administering organisations. In a related vein, what will turn the membership decline around ? What is the compelling reason to become an RAAus member, compared to other options ?
  18. Reynard
    I was talking to a mate whose wife had an Aztec- apparently it had a history of fuel vapour locks during high heat, but I guess that is not restricted to aztecs !
  19. Reynard
    Do Comanches have any history of engine overheats ? Particularly heat soak ? That tight cowl must make airflow ‘interesting’.
  20. Reynard
    The Baron aircraft is a twin.
  21. Reynard
    https://aopa.com.au/
  22. Reynard
    As publically promoted, the core business of RAAus is to: • Provide Australians with a safe, accessible and cost effective form of aviation. • Inspire Australians to participate in all forms of aviation, and connect these people to a like-minded community. • Register aircraft including three-axis aircraft, weightshift microlights, and powered parachutes. • Allow aircraft owners and maintainers to maintain, repair and modify aircraft registered by RAAus. • Support members that design and build their own aircraft. • Certify pilots to operate aircraft registered with RAAus. • Authorise instructors to train pilots. • Develop training material for instructors to deliver. • Educate members and actively promote safety. If you are specifically seeking advocacy, I think joining AOPA would be a better bet.
  23. Reynard
    Here you go - it’s a State Significant Project now ! Next thing you know they’ll be building a ‘multifunction polis’ there soon. https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/oaks-airport
  24. Reynard
    Slightly off topic, but what are the odds of an airpark ever eventuating at The Oaks ? Here is the master plan : https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=PDA-47324456!20230901T074208.141+GMT
  25. Reynard
    The GA traffic from Bankstown to the Hawkesbury has dropped substantially since 9 July.
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