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For those who have argued that Australia does not use the term Mogas,Viva energy itself describes it as their Mogas plant.

So what’s with the propellor?

If everyone did it, I’d be a damn fool to do any different. - Yossarian. (I think)

Whereas in Australia, many outback charging stations are powered by diesel generators. Saving the planet.

My local flights take me from one gold mine to the next, as my passengers would confirm.

Nev I have been here a long time too, though not as long as you. I think you have become more cranky or cantankerous over time and it can annoy people. I have learned not to express my views too often, mainly on the other forum, as it just annoyed people and brought personal attacks. I believe deeply in my own views on some things and wish I could change the thinking of others, but I have largely given up trying. Cheers, Peter.

I challenge whether a properly maintained Rotax912 has a higher failure rate than say an O320.

Yes, it will stop the coffee tasting funny.

The main requirement for DRA used to be carriage of a HF radio.

Still on the gold mining theme, a super sucker can lift big lumps of broken rock up to 120 meters from a shaft. That’s why your prop can lift bits of gravel half a metre or so from a taxiway if you don’t keep moving.

I had a 912 engine without a carb heater and it never needed it. My present plane has one and it has been needed a couple of times, quite effective. But it has no effect on RPM during a run up.

The bird thing is important. I put rubber seal strips on the edges of the doors.

That’s one of the most flared landings I have seen.

I still like the gyrocopter girl

If you lose your ASI fly crosswind and final at the usual speed in the usual configuration. If the attitude is right you should see a rate of descent of about 500 fpm. If not, adjust.