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    I recently attended a breakfast flyin in NZ which hosted 54 aircraft. This meant a lot of different aircraft in the circuit area in a short amount of time with no major issues. I guess everyone was a lot more aware. I made the decision to do a overhead rejoin at 500' above the normal altitude. This gave me a better assessment of incoming traffic. Another tool in the box.
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    I am looking at upgrading a Dynon EFIS-D100 to a Dynon SV-D700 7 inch SkyView in my Jab 230-C. I have got the conversion guide which indicates minor panel rework and rewiring is necessary. Has anyone done this and is there anything else I need to consider before committing? Thanks.
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    I reckon you found some sort of rotor Glen. Back in the lower North island of NZ where I fly (when I'm allowed home) the mountain wave off the Tararua Ranges often forms multiple rotor 'fronts' out to 30 miles. The secondary 'fronts' often can't been seen and have seen me in unintended aerobatic attitudes at times. On the positive side, I have rode the wave at times which can be fun. Its why the gliding altitude world record was set in 1968 in that area by the recently deceased Doug Yarrell https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/102076811/glider-record-still-soars-50-years-later
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    Nearly did the same in a C172 after a touch and go many years ago. Managed to finally get them up before doing what Dan did. Takeaways for me: C172's do not climb well at full flap. Only use full flap when you really need to and are 99% committed to the landing. As a general rule, I do touch and go's at takeoff flap setting.
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    I have the same one on my 230 Glen. Great covers and yes, I have the side straps around the main spring.
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    QC is so important. We manufacture a valve used for mining sample analysis which uses a 50x3 O-ring on the piston. All of a sudden we were having valve failures. The o-ring supplier had decided that an imperial size close to the metric one was ok to supply without advising us. We now check every o-ring and seal. I would hope that aircraft engine manufacturers have a very robust QC system. It would be interesting to see what the o-ring material spec on the Gen 4 is? Good pick up Glen.
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    Finally got to install the LED kit you sent me Glen. Works a treat. Thank you 🙂
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    Update from Sportys. Changing settings on the Apple Watch is not possible. God bless America and their inches of mercury.....
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    Thanks onetrack however that's a different app. I'm using Sportys E6B with an Apple Watch. Apparently they fixed this issue in 2011 butI can't find anywhere to change settings?
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    Is anyone using the Sportys E6B app on an Apple Watch 3? I can't get the pressure setting to change from inHg to mB. No issues on the iPhone that the watch is synced to.
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    Amazing they managed to crawl out of this! https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/emergency-services-at-scene-of-small-plane-crash-near-waimakariri-canterbury/IB2L3YEHE2AASBZJ3C5NV7B5QI/
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    I used a sideslip on my PPL flight test during the forced landing initial phase, in order to position to the field I was gunning for. The examiner was impressed that I had that extra tool in the toolbox..
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    Photos I was sent last year. Gen 4 pistons in a Gen 3 engine after approx 3 hours running. Engine now has non-Jab forged pistons with no issues.
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    Page not found with the link however I managed to find it using search. I am reading it as saying you can with approval.
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    Orchid Beach is on my bucket list. Love Fraser Island.
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    Another Wairarapa Aero Club newsletter with a mix of Vampires, airshows with B-52's and Jabs in WA. https://mailchi.mp/0ebfdd79f6e5/latest-aero-club-news-1758000
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    It will be interesting to see if CASA issues any guidance with respect to NZ PPL holders wanting to fly in Australia after the changes.
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    The PPL privileges table from 5 April 2021 https://www.aviation.govt.nz/licensing-and-certification/pilots/pilot-licensing/ppl-privileges-by-type-of-medical-certificate
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    Great news for NZ PPL/RPL holders. These changes were made after considerable consultation with stakeholders and the regulator (CAA) is to be applauded for taking on the feedback provided. There were some significant concessions made after the draft release. https://www.aviation.govt.nz/about-us/media-releases/show/New-medical-standard-to-make-flying-more-accessible
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    Middle Earth Peter?
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    Yep. Shows up on the ERC-L chart. I'll refer to this a bit more often. There is a lot of information out there. Its just a matter of finding where it lurks. Thanks guys.
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    OK. Looking at my Ozrunways map, I can not see any notation referring to R131A-G. Where would I find that information including step heights PapaFox? Apologies if this is obvious to all except me. I would have thought the R designation would be on the map. PS. NAIPS doesn't give the step info.
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    I have been told that the red 'blob' on the attached map near Geraldton is a satellite laser ranging station. Not a lot of info on it that I can find except for this at https://www.ga.gov.au/scientific-topics/positioning-navigation/geodesy/geodetic-techniques/satellite-laser-ranging-slr Does anyone have any references as to how one should transit/avoid this airspace? There doesn't appear to be any associated notes and its not R nor D airspace? Is it NOTAM activated? Even a 'WARNING - Deathstar may operate at any time' note would be helpful. In the meantime, I'm staying away from the red blob..
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    Thanks all. I think the picture is a bit clearer in my head now.
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    Absolutely old man emu. Its just that I can't find any guidance on the tolerances for RAAus registered aircraft.
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