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  1. IanR
    While in the US for work last week I visited a museum that had some interesting aircraft. This one is really weird - the company made 5 prototypes in the mid 60s - apparently it could fly without the extensions of the wings - they just put them on to make it look more normal to people. They also used differential thrust rather than ailerons - tricky. This one is one of two still in existence - the other being in the Smithsonian
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    I would not have anywhere to put a full iPad in my plane - I waited till the mini was released and absolutely love it - its plenty fast enough for anything ozrunways will throw at it. I use it in a tri-fold kneepad.
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    Sailing for 45 years, motorcycling for 35 and flying for 30 !!
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    looking back I could have used better wording - the point I was making with the formal one is that the ethanol and water mix - but are separated from the fuel This link has some info on the testing : http://www.eaa.org/autofuel/autogas/test_kit.asp
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    I was assuming that as the ethanol combines with the water in this test and is a separate layer that the E10 does not soak up water
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    Interesting discussion. As part of the STC I got for the Auster to use Mogas there was a formal method for checking whether petrol has ethanol. Fill a container with water up to a line then add fuel and shake. The ethanol will mix with the water and increase the volume of that layer - separated out from the fuel - and you can directly tell the %ethanol from that as well. So, as far as this test is concerned the ethanol does not pick up the water from the tank.
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    Heard this one on the radio today : Two blondes walked into a building You would have thought at least one of them should have seen it
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    Well done - you picked fantastic weather for it !! I just got a glimpse of our place as you were turning base
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    My schedule worked well this week - STD (Sunbeam/Talbot/Daraq) register rally Tuesday to Thursday - then AAAA Friday to Sunday ! Are you doing Parkes in September ?
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    Weather looks fantastic everywhere - as Kaz says no airshow this time just lots of nice aircraft (and people).
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    Anyone else going to the Antique Aeroplane assoc annual flyin at Echuca this weekend ?
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    Nev, yes it does have flaps - 28 knot stall speed on full - not that much higher without. Apparently they were a bit hard to start - originally had Bendix magnetos without impulse - but did have a vibrator coil (not sure exactly how they work). Mine has had a mod done to enable use of Slick impulse magnetos which make it really easy - although its very easy to flood if hot.
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    No petrol fumes in mine - however you do get a slight engine smell during takeoff - but you can fly with the windows open so no dramas !! In cruise no fumes.
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    Thanks for the feedback. Do you just need one link unit for two headsets ?
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    At least you can fly them with the windows open
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    I am looking at buying a new headset - anyone tried these wireless ones ? In theory they look great. They can come with a Link unit that plugs into existing GA sockets.
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    I have seen Kaz's aircraft - its very nice. Just had a look at its history - didn't realise it was originally a MK V !! Its been changed a lot (by Auster) since then. Maybe we should start an Auster history post
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    Correct. It also has the RAF blind flying panel which works quite well.
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    Yeah sure !! Its such a fast aircraft - maybe I could do a formation with an F18 I actually wish it was in its WW2 military colours - it has quite a history - participated in the invasion of Europe.
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    The engine is the WW2 military Lycoming O-290-3 - in fact the one in it is I believe its original engine - had another one for a while and when it was restored they reco the original and put it in. We must get the two together - where is yours based ? I will be going to the AAAA annual rally in Echuca and the Auster Rally in Leeton.
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    I may have thought a few weeks - its taken almost 6 months - but the new family member arrived at its new home in Camden on Friday after flying down from Redcliffe - it was worth the wait.
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    Just might
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    I rather like the definition of HP - never thought I would be able to call my Auster a high performance aircraft.
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    We have quite a few young people learning where I fly - including my daughter (17) and son (16).
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    Yeah it was when I learnt - I guess they have changed some things to match international standards - not all is bad !
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