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    I think we have a few decades before that happens. The upgrades required to the power grid to be able to support charging 10+ vehicles at a time will be substantial. Battery swap technology may assist with reducing the load. Personally, the more that take up EV's means the more fuel left over for me with my classic cars. I'd happily have a hybrid as a daily if/when there is a decent ute offered with 3500kg tow rating.
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    They have a great concept for local work but according to their website most conversions provide between 160-400 kilometres per charge. That's a long way short of the 1000km daily range most transport companies are looking for
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    Sorry but this is completely inaccurate. F1 and Formula E only share one track because the standard race tracks are too long for the Formula E cars. F1 races for 78 laps around Monaco, whereas Formula E runs for 29 laps around the same circuit. F1 record at Monaco is Lando Norris, 1:09.954, McLaren, 2025 (Qualifying), while the fastest qualifying lap in Formula E in 2023 was Sascha Fenestraz’s 1:28.773. I don't doubt EV's are going to play a huge part in the future but I think Hybrids will prove to be the most useful. I think Edison are on the right track with their hybrid trucks and pickup conversions. I would love an early F truck with one of their conversions
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    Sad to see another manufacturer fold
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    That's them, they are in Larras Lee, just north of the Mitchell highway https://maps.app.goo.gl/qR28wZ8xu7bCx9UPA
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    Yep, a handy reference point to ensure I was maintaining my track. 3 parts planes and one in flying condition I believe.
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    Bit of fun doing XC's in the Cub
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    The ignore function works for me. It saves trying to filter through the 99.9% chaff to find the occasional kernel of wheat. It also saves the beratement when you dare to disagree
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    Best thing I have done is use the ignore function. Means I no longer see the irrelevant ramblings and misinformation spread by a certain prolific shit poster. It was either do that or stop using the forum
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    You continue to spread misinformation based on your opinion. What is "normal crimping"? Are you trying to suggest aerospace manufacturers are not doing wire looms properly simply cause they don't want to solder? You do realise that there are robotic soldering machines that produce perfect solder joints every time. Yet the standards still require crimping. You obviously haven't bought a Garmin, Dynon, Raytheon, Thales, Textron or any other aerospace loom. If you are so certain that soldering is superior back it up with real evidence, not stories and hearsay. I'll happily retract my statements if you can show me real world standards that support your argument.
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    I'm not stifling discussion, I am simply pointing out that the aerospace industry standard is to crimp wires not solder them. As are military, automotive and NASA standards. Industry standards including IEC 60352-2, SAE/USCAR-21, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 mandate crimped connections for automotive and aerospace applications where a 15-year service life under extreme conditions is required. I have seen verdigris, I have manufactured wiring looms when working for a subsidiary of Textron. I have also built looms for my own projects in many fields. Just because you don't agree it does not mean I am being "%@#!$@ ridiculous". You have given reasons you believe to be sound, I have responded with standards based on scientific research.
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    Well you had better let Textron, Piper, Boeing, Airbus and all the other aircraft manufacturers know that they are assembling their wiring looms the wrong way. Don't forget to tell the FAA and all the military suppliers at the same time. They obviously haven't got the experience you and Nev have with building reliable wiring looms
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    I will happily continue to use the best method as described in the FAA advisory circular AC 43.13-1B - Acceptable methods, techniques and practices. Given it has been refined over the years and is considered the "bible" for aircraft technicians I am pretty confident that they know the best methods.
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    I'm with you, crimp everything I can. Quality crimping tools make all the difference
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    The FAA would disagree with you on that The FAA strongly prefers crimping over soldering for wire terminations and repairs in aircraft, as outlined in advisory circular AC 43.13-1B. Crimping is deemed superior in aviation due to higher mechanical strength, better vibration resistance, and long-term reliability compared to solder, which can create brittle spots
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    I have Starlink at home and a Starlink mini for mobile use, unfortunately the speed limit is international. As the limit is 100mph I'll only use it whilst moving in my slow plane
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    I used this to replace the demister ducting on one of my classic cars. https://www.amazon.com.au/Heater-Ducting-Connecting-Telescopic-Parking/dp/B0DFN8KQHL?th=1
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    I have a Starlink Mini, yet to mount it in the plane though. I also use Starlink at home. "Telstra has a Starlink-powered, direct-to-cell satellite text messaging service in Australia that works with select Apple iPhone (13 or later) and Google Pixel (9 and 10 series) models. This "just-in-case" service requires users to be outdoors, on a Telstra Upfront plan, and on compatible devices, enabling messaging when outside normal coverage areas" I have used this on my Pixel 10 and it works seamlessly, fortunately I haven't had to use it in an emergency situation yet
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    There is always one. Don't let the truth get in the way of your stories, the real events where tragic but didn't quite play out the way you say https://www.monumentaustralia.org/themes/people/tragedy/display/107161-peabody-corner
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    I like to pour a bit of petrol or diesel in to the filter to thin the oil and then run it through a coffee filter in a funnel, they tend to hold up better than paper towel
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    I cut open the filters on my race car, never bothered with my road cars. Always do it with my aircraft
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    I use a $15 cheapy, has worked well for years now
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    I haven't seen anyone say "Rotax Knows best" I have not seen anyone say you can't say a word about Rotax that isn't praise The fact that people are modifying and refining the Rotax says we recognise they are not perfect How many aircraft engines have you designed, prototyped, manufactured and successfully brought to market (and had that design copied by other manufacturers)?
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    Everything is built to a price Nev and the Rotax 914 has proven itself to be a reliable package when maintained properly. Sure efi would be better, direct injection would be better again, but it would also increase the cost considerably and the Bing on the 914 is designed for forced induction with appropriate design changes to suit it's purpose. There are lots of things I don't like about lots of different production engines but we have to use what is available and affordable The way your posts are written does come across as negative which I find detracts from some of the good points you make. Not knowing you personally, and only being able to base my opinion on what you write, it does appear your have a great dislike for Rotax engines.
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    More information about "2005 Nostalgair Supa Pup ultralight aircraft"
    Nostalgair N3 Supapup ultralight aircraft Mosler CB40 1/2 VW engine First registered 2005 Good condition, always hangared ~240 hours Ready to fly Hangared at Yarram $10,500 ono - need the space
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