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  1. Blueadventures
    Hi Marty Just for info, these are the fuel tank vent covers I use and the Pitot tube cover. (You can see the start of a wasp mud nest on the Pitot cover, the idea of the paper element is a carryover from my gliding days.) Wasps and bugs can't get in.
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    It is just one of the fillers of pages from previously published sources. Lucky it’s kinder free. Part of membership.
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    Don’t see that; looks historical with Aerovee first, then Jab being similar and air cooled also, then the Rotax as some want to fit those and lastly the newer UL range that will fit the Jab mount. The aircraft first designed for air cooled engines and the Jab 3300 is undoubtably the best performer being 25% better climb rate as one example.
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    All the data shows is that the Jab is the engine for performance and a Rotax 912 will never catch the Jab 3300. That's all the manufactures statement is saying. As such the nice Jab 3300 is the better engine for performance. Therefore Robins record could be bettered with a Jab 3300 in his aircraft or similar tweaked similar airframe. .
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    Performance of Rotax 912 in Sonex is inferior to Jab 3300 engine after comparison testing by the manufacturer. Therefore Jabiru 3300 is King in both climb rate and cruise.
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    Yep, the towers are the visual waypoints for spray deployment application.
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    Exact same thought, absolutely agree.
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    Try some share flying with a neighbour at the airfield with a similar performance aircraft; you may not do the take-off or landing but can refresh some upper air stuff and slow manoeuvres etc. When you solo in yours wait for ideal conditions the first few flights as you want to get the feel of it that will be hampered in wind gust or thermal conditions
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    Maybe 'Slippy Avgas' for one. Prepping for incoming now🎯
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    They are saying he was doing the first flight of a new build that was brought to where he is for the flight. They say he would not have been able to see the bolt mis-assembly. Not said whether he assisted in the assembly before the flight. I'd expect he would have done a through preflight / initial flight inspection. Very sad when anyone dies flying and more so when such an identity.
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    Also an expensive item to have serviced, freight included. Have a friend that has a chute due in November; he is going through the exercise of its service. The agent is compiling an instruction to allow L2's to dis arm the rocket motor to make safe, so chute can be sent away for repack and rocket due later on. Sounding very involved for him. I see some are left un-serviced and placarded not for use. As the aircraft with them get older more will be due for service.
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    He has an email to Lock Haven in USA have a good name. He is not on Forum and busy so I have asked here for him. His son works with a Lame this year; just trying to source.
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    Electric as he has had new wires fitted; advised one coil in gauge is stuffed.
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    A friend is searching for an oil temp gauge for a 1974 PA 28 Cherokee. He thinks the piper part number is 79367-00. Any leads appreciated
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    I'd wait till needed someone will make them I'm sure; maybe even out of Xlam material. New should last well being hangared. Could get covers made that will keep them in better condition; by Punkim Head Air Sports.
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    Nice paint.
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    If in fact the prop spun slower than the rpm the crankshaft will be interesting now; glad aircraft got on the ground undamaged and pilot ok. If bird strike you would expect some noticeable signs or splatter on after landing inspection. Therefore, maybe an engine matter.
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    That is all ready a proven method on an after market retro fit for Rotax 912's for many years. Its a good method I reckon. always good to have backup systems where possible.
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    Very vague, but thanks for what you have said; similar size to the RAAus event. I guessed may have been a field day thingy for Government from past posts.
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    What event and what role did you play would be nice to know?
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    The 230 should have appreciated in value; might be worth ordering a new Gen 4; there would be a lead in build time and sell the gen 3 as is or upgraded. Should be good value for you whichever way you go. The wait time for a new Gen 4 might confirm the carb matter for you.
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    Marine in Queensland was maximum 300 Liters in portable approved containers, or designed fuel tanks. After 300 litres cargo was under the International Dangerous Goods Code plus advice to Regional Harbour Master about voyage plan. Not sure of current day but similar I'd recon.
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    Maybe the rudder centring bungee; either shock cord is old and soft or if still has tension needs moving a little. I once moved my ones position too far (about 8mm to port side) and had to put in an uncomfortable amount of right rudder during a 1/2 hour flight. I should have landed and adjusted back a bit but was meeting a mate for lunch so just flew there and did the adjustment for the flight home.
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    Absolutely agree they are awesome to fly. Maybe check the static /pitot tube; even run a new hose as a temporary fitup (connect to the wing tube and run done inside the front strut and into cabin and onto the ASI and VSI; they may be ok. I check my system for leaks with a manometer so I know the numbers are good. What does heavy on roll mean?
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    Is this your panel? if so just make an MDF blank this size and fit your gauges, that's what I did and worked well. Scott Hendry may have a graphic design as can't remember how he did his aluminium panel. Have you flown the Nynja yet? if so, how did you find it?
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