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    Just curious. How many here fly with radios that cannot monitor a second channel? rgmwa
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    There may be a solution. Bex.is working on it. rgmwa
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    Mine leaked on a flight across the Nullarbor. Rang the manufacturer in Qld and was told to put some lubricant on the threads - WD40, silicone or similar. When the threads are dry, friction stops the cap from sealing properly. Seems to work. rgmwa
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    My wife did the Pilot Partners course at Jandakot when she worked for RACWA, probably about 8 years ago now. I hadn't even thought about flying at that stage, but she felt that doing it would give her better insight into her job. It was a weekend course, cost about $750 from memory. She has a log book somewhere with about 4 hours dual instruction recorded. Could even be a bit more. I don't think the course has been run for a long time, but worth calling RACWA to find out. She got a lot out of it at the time, but like everything, the skills and knowledge gained are soon forgotten without ongoing practice. rgmwa
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    Isn't that normal practice in the USA?
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    What did you make the dies our of Bex? rgmwa
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    A couple of interesting videos comparing the Spitfire and bf 109 cockpits. Although in the previous video, the 109 lost points because the hinged canopy made it hard for the pilot to get out quickly, the canopy was in fact able to be jettisoned in an emergency. rgmwa
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    Bex, I feel I should warn you that while your chief designer is a well known nuclear specialist, his credentials as an aircraft designer may be suspect. rgmwa
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    I know the RACWA 152's typically didn't have transponders and still don't as far as I know, but CASA proposed in 2014 that they should be required for operations in Class D. I don't know whether that became mandatory. A call to the control tower would be the easiest way to get the answer. rgmwa
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    Came across this classic: rgmwa
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    Me too. One of the smart early RV-12 builders came up with this modification a few years ago using either a rivet with the stem removed or a ball inflation valve installed as a pressure tap just below the leading edge of the wing, plus a length of flexible tubing run back to the AOA port on the Dynon ADAHRS. Very simple and only cost a few dollars for parts. Dick van Grunsven has been keen to find ways to increase the safety of experimental aircraft in recent years, and an AOA display has been seen as an important aid for pilots. It's obviously only part of the solution, but it's interesting that Vans have now released this kit, which is essentially a copy of the home-made system. rgmwa
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    Might as well toss a coin. It will be quicker and just as reliable. rgmwa
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    Yes, very useful. The amount of information that these modern EFIS screens can display is remarkable. rgmwa
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    This tool is good for deburring drilled or punched holes. Just one or two light turns is all it takes as you definitely don't want to countersink them, just take the sharp edge off. Using a flat file will take off any raised burrs but can still leave a sharp edge to the hole which is likely to contain tiny nicks and gouges. These can become effective stress raisers and lead to cracking. What you want is a smooth transition at the edge of the hole, but without countersinking it. If you don't want to use a deburring bit, then rubbing the surface with red Scotchbrite after filing is probably a good idea. Hex Shank Hole Deburring Tool DB04 - Cleaveland Aircraft Tool rgmwa
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    I don't think you're the only one. Practising stall recovery is probably something most of us do regularly, but then you're in a situation where you're anticipating what's going to happen and are ready for it. In a case like this in hot conditions where you're low, slow, maybe the ball's off-centre and perhaps you're distracted by the event, it would be all too easy to put the wrong control inputs in when a wing drops unexpectedly. Not that it would probably have made any difference to the result in this case. Also in a plane of that size, I wonder how often you would go out and practice stall recognition and recovery. rgmwa
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    Don't be fooled SrPilot. HITC's got it easy. Now, I had to go out and dig the ore and do my own smelting before I could make a start. He just went out and bought stuff, so apart from the odd bit of fabrication and a few simple welds, he's just about done. rgmwa
  17. rgmwa
    Some good trip writeups here too: StolSpeed Aerodynamics - Performance Enhancement for Light Aircraft rgmwa
  18. rgmwa
    Good general reference here for all sorts of things: http://vansaircraft.com/pdf/revisions/RV-ALL_05.pdf A 10" file works well on long edges. Small flat and round files or deburring tools for corners and cutouts. Maroon Scotchbrite works well for smoothing edges. A Scotchbrite wheel on a bench grinder is also very useful. rgmwa
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    mmm...Falco....very nice! Big job though. rgmwa
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    Recently based at Serpentine. Pilot and girlfriend killed. Very sad. rgmwa
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    One of two Grumman Mallards - one based at Jandakot I believe. The other was parked near my hangar at Serpentine. Not sure which one this was, but hope the pilots are OK. rgmwa
  22. rgmwa
    It seems that Petersen Aviation in the US sent their stock of volatility testers back to Dr Hodges. As you said, the US have adjusted their fuels and apparently no longer had a worthwhile market for the testers. My mate contacted Dr Hodges last week and was able to get one. Thanks for the reply. rgmwa
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    Big improvement on the old one, and I notice the number of posts seem to have dropped off too. Probably just a coincidence. rgmwa
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    That's where you've posted, so no need to look any further. Welcome. rgmwa
  25. rgmwa
    Possibly this one? Eddie Seve - A bit of stall recovery practise with Pete... | Facebook rgmwa
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