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    The RAAus pilots will achieve the same standard of procedures to access the airspace as others who have the endorsement, the aircraft will be equipped and the equipment tested to the required standard, so its responsibility of the pilot to fly within the airspace according to the rules. Any cowboys will be delt with; hope there are none doing the wrong thing.
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    What is the matter your addressing? For example I have seen Jab 230's have lead shot / epoxy added aft due to not being able to get the nose up as desired at roundout / speed decaying and that is not a normal situation for 230's when rigged and balanced correctly. This was being done by an experienced Jab person; don't do it without seeking expert advice though. Is the elevator deflection up and also down as per the build manual. (This would be a first check, they have a pattern tool to check them. Perhaps Up is below spec? Have you contacted the factory with details of your matter, they will assist with good information, I'm sure. (If you PM me I'l ask my friend who has helped with 230's if he is happy to talk to you, I sure he will.)
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    2026 starts soon, nice youtube from 2025.
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    On 8th April 2015 the second generation blend of the Sport Plus 4 oil was advised; likely due to market requirements and / or engine needs to better reaching the TBO in good order.
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    Seems they came in line and improved the existing Sport Plus 4 oil blend in 2015 to the market.
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    Sportplus 4 oil new formulation.pdf Sportplus 4 oil new formulation.pdf My reference is to pre March 2015, Shell introduced AeroShell Sport Plus 4, the earlier AeroShell Sport Plus4 oil.
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    I suspect the reason Shell changed the Sportplus4 blend 12 or so years ago was due to the effect on the gearbox performance, at the time I thought it was a bit poor that they did not change the brand name (reckon they should at least called it Sportplus4 extra or something to distinguish it from the earlier blend that was in a black bottle and no longer suitable. This then saw the automotive similar grades now being not suitable anymore.
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    You prove me wrong.
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    That was likely back at the period when the blend of the Sport Plus 4 was altered by shell, black bottles to the red bottle. At the time it was strange that the sport plus 4 blend was changes and the branding retained. Then the high quality motorcycle oils became inappropriate.
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    Found this video of flying with Ross and having a rum as thanks for the fly. P1010193 Ross M landing Old Sation.MOV
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    Agree absolutely, Rotax oil is not just for the engine; it also for the gearbox and as such has certain blend requirements; everyone operating a Rotax 9XX series should not listen to this authors rant. Raa is correct in advice as it reaffirms Rotax instructions and the aircraft oil can is to be labelled with the oil in use and not mix oils.
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    Agree , still in early evolvement / design phase. However would be a sound design. now a few to choose from in the kit / price band.
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    I'd do a w&b, do the cofg calcs for loads and compare with its most recent and original weighing report, 5 kg / percentage max will determine next steps.
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    A friend who has a new engine I installed has asked me and a search in the document finds his g/box model and s/n not listed and engine not listed. Let a message to him to that effect and I'll ask him to send his model / serial numbers to Floods to verify100% as well. Nice yours is good to go as well.
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    Would be nice if you could enter your engine and gearbox number into a Rotax search and receive all applicable notices and then compare then with log and maintenance history of the unit. The search in a simpler format to what we can do now (the present method with an AI driver.)
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    Seems late model makes. Bit of a bugger.
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    Looks like a replica Spitfire
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    CKT and now Spencer use good aerospace stainless steel grade similar to what is used in jet engines. CKT people came from the aerospace industry experience.
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    Exhaust Heater Wrap Installation Instructions 3.pdfExhaust Heater Wrap Installation Instructions 3.pdfExhaust Heater Wrap Installation Instructions 3.pdfExhaust Heater Wrap Installation Instructions 3.pdf That's right and Spencer Harvey engineering is making a very similar exhaust, he made my cabin heater unit as he still makes the wrap to suit the CKT and his own design muffler all still in stainless steel. Sparvey Heater Divert Valve Installation Instructions 1.pdf
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    My 912ULS engine has a CKT stainless steel exhaust system, very good build quality and no issues to date. CKT exhaust broucherv2.pdf
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    All good, many stuff will work, only passing on what I know. Cheers.
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    Download their maintenance and service manual (JEM0004) it'll list the coating types and the anti seize for the spark plugs - they do want what I posted on the spark plug threads now.
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    I believe they want spark plug threads cleaned using a plastic / nylon brush and a solvent and installed with an application of Copper-max anti-seize compound to the threads. Maybe yours spark plug was cleaned with a wire or brass brush that has resulted in a corrosive binding reaction? (Just a guess) Nice its sorted and your operational in quick time.
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    Just completed a trip of 4.4 hours to Donnington Airpark (YDOP) the last two days. It was great to visit there again and see all the extra things the family have done with Christian, Erica and their mum. Some photos of the trip up from Palmyra (YPYA) and return. The weather was a challenge in a few places but not bad enough to seek our alternates; flying with mates Colin, Ben and Jeff made for safe flying and decision making scouting clear air routes. Many thanks and see you again. IMG_9470.mov IMG_9478.mov IMG_9479.mov IMG_9480.mov IMG_9489.mov IMG_9490.mov
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