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is this progress? Was a time when the journey was something to enjoy, remember. Now its something to endure, get over quickly. 😈

Reference: Rotax Owner (one of many articles on the topic) https://www.rotax-owner.com/en/912-914-technical-questions/9804-912uls-ngk-dcpr8e-spark-plugs-tools?start=0 😈

Hi Danny G, I always thought your initiating this topic was/is a stroke of geniuses. However it needs to be summarised into a logical, easily searched, list, free from the tangential debate that has accompaniment some of the entries. The big question is - how to go about making the list??? A start would be dividing the list into common aircraft, engines (some entries would likly be under two or more headings) What think you? PS - Cost effective, temperature strips may be a valuable item in managing your engines heat impact on vulnerable/expensive components. 😈

FYI: The Superglue, I used to effect a temporary repair, does not react with Perspex/ Acrylic Temporary Fix to get me airborne again I followed Ian Linke's ([email protected]) recommended temporary fix using lightweight woven fiberglass & superglue I strayed (with Ian's approval) from lightweight, ordinary woven fiberglass, to left over wing covering fabric. The wing covering fabric may have too tight a weave, which tended to trap air-bubbles, which were quite difficult to remove. A more open weave may be easier to work with. 😈

The above statesmen is missing almost half of what I wrote; "Getting ready to weigh tomorrow. Just need all items and engine oil out. Nynja at it’s level orientation for weighing." "I received a text from RAAus Tech that all my Nynja’s paperwork regarding w&b has been approved" I assume CASA has reinstated RAA's authority to approve W&B testing. However from the little you have shown & commented on I would question the legality of your process; From imperfect memory; My W&B conducted by Ceri (Kerrie) Bartlett <[email protected]> , November 2022. The aircraft must be weighed with ALL permanent items on board (including oil, coolant, POH, upholstery, extinguisher, etc). Permanent items listed/documented Fuel tanks must be empty. The aircraft will be weighed with & without pilot - this is how you get the Empty & Zero Fuel Weigh. Can only use certified scales, usually suppled by certified W&B person, who signs of on all documents/calculations. Weighed on a level floor, in an enclosed space (no wind/draft effect). Unless the rules have changed (always possible) your weighing efforts may have only delivered interesting (not CASA approved) data which is of suspect legal validity.😈

Getting ready to weigh tomorrow. Just need all items and engine oil out. Nynja at it’s level orientation for weighing. You must get a certified professional to do you W&B. Assuming that CASA has not reinstated RAA permission to do so. Ceri (Kerrie) Bartlett <[email protected]> , did mine November 22. The aircraft must be weighed with ALL permanent items on board (including oil, POH, etc). Fuel tanks must be empty. The aircraft will be weighed with & without pilot - this is how you get the Zero Fuel Weigh. Can only use certified scales, usually suppled by certified W&B person who signs of on all documents/calculations.. They preferer to weigh on a level floor, in an enclosed space (no wind/draft effect). Unless the rules have changed (always possible) your weighing efforts have only delivered interesting (not approved) data which can not legally be used for flight. 😈

I have been curious about the Max temperature that my Rotax Ignition modules are subjected to. FYI: Rotax 912ULS Max Temp. 80C Found non reversible (irreversible) temperature strips used in automotive applications, for a reasonable price (compared with other suppliers); https://www.autosport.com.au/racetech-temperature-indicator-strips I already have a single thermocouple, measuring under cowl temperature, at the one location - top of firewall. The max temp may not be in the air but on the ground, after shut down - will be interesting to see either way. 😈

Thanks Bushcaddy105 - Sounds like the longitudinal (elevator) trim I already have (see below). This wheel moved a cable attached to a spring, which in tern is attached to my elevator torque tube. The movable/adjustable spring is apposed by a fixed spring. I have a mental image/plan of how to set up an aileron trim, using a bungee cord onto my aileron torque tubes. Still working on rudder trim, which cable actuated. Unlike the elevator trim (above), which must accomodate varying air loads, generated by speed, the aileron & rudder adjust need only be in one direction as trim on these surfaces is only needed when I am carrying a full sized adult.😈

I did my BFR a few days ago. I have flown with my 65Kg wife in the Sonex but this was a first with a full sized person - my 78kg instructor/examiner. I was a bit concerned about how the aircraft would perform, weight & balance being right on the edge. The ground role & climb out were very diffrent to my usual solo experince but she got there. The bit that really surprised me was how out of lateral trim the aircraft was. I don’t usually need any rudder in Cruise or gentle turns - the ball remains centered. With two up I needed to carry left aileron (understandably ) but also a lot of rudder. The changes, in flight characteristics, made my performance in TO/Climb Out/Tums less than “smooth”. I have been thinking about KISS in flight adjustable aileron & rudder trim modifications. My last aircraft had a simple elastic cord/ pully & sailing cleat to adjust aileron left up to accomodate a passengers weight. Other than a fixed trim tab on the rudder, I have not used a rudder trim. Wonder what, in flight lateral trim adjustment, ideas you may have employed ???😈

I don't bet but if I did I would bet on this aircraft never making it to Au for anywhere near that price UNLESS; You get in now , before they realise how much of a loss they are going the wear. The Au dollar get better than parity with the US dollar, sometime soon (in your dreams)😈

Oshkosh - somewhere "Beyond The Black Stumps"???? You guy are a sloooow as the SE-1 😈

I think the Irish Air Force had two seat Spitfires - it correct , probably where it originated 😈

They gave advice (past tense) now they are gloating - nasty!😈

You guys - What does it take to confess to making a mistake??? Your a pack of "know it all's", who have never gone out on a limb - pull your heads in. IF my little experiment had worked you would all be claiming you told me so anyhow. Sad Sad people😈

My ATEC Zephyr/Rotax 912ULS would easily get sub 8L/hr at 70-80 knots. Rotax 912UL (80hp) will do better, as will the 912is (fuel injected).😈