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Also no sport plus oil for about another 30 days as seems shell missed placing an order, a mate bought his last 3 bottles.

I hear he works only a few days a week now; it is great he is still working, best to support him and work around his opening days.

Became aware of this last night from E-props after feeling slight movement of spinner back plate during preflight di yesterday. Replacement M4 screws on Eprops 2022 and earlier props.pdfReplacement M4 screws on Eprops 2022 and earlier props.pdfReplacement M4 screws on Eprops 2022 and earlier props.pdf

6 or 8 years ago the oil filters were made in Austria. Don't know about current supplies.

Why use other than Rotax oil filters? They are not expensive and we're not sponsored for R&D by Rotax. Any others that fit may not filter or bypass correctly and may be thin walled and result in an engine compartment fire due to a split filter case.

Some guests would be members having a look and using a device that does not automatically log on in their name. I do such a bit via my phone.

On their Facebook site.

From AOPA Australia site. 2026-27 FEDERAL BUDGET REVEALS CASA SET TO INTRODUCE ANNUAL REGISTRATION COSTS FOR VH AIRCRAFT, CITING A NEED TO IMPROVE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY OUTCOMES Page 128 of the Budget 2026-27 Book 2 has revealed that CASA will soon introduce annual registration fees on VH registered aircraft, adding further cost impost and regulatory burden on the Australian general aviation industry. The budget document claims that the introduction of new annual fees will improve regulatory compliance and safety outcomes. "Once again aircraft owners in Australia are about to be smashed with unnecessary costs that will lead to further industry decline, "To assert that introducing annual registration fees has any relationship or bearing on regulatory compliance or safety is incredibly dishonest of CASA and a blatantly misleading argument, "Aircraft registration is a simple administrative function and CASA knows this fact but is choosing to play smoke and mirrors, "Aircraft registration costs were removed in the 1990's and a fuel levy was introduced to provide funding for CASA, "Re-introducing an aircraft registration cost and not withdrawing the fuel levy amounts to double dipping from aircraft owners, "By introducing annual registration fees CASA will create for itself an entire system of fee processing that will require dedicated staff and resources. These ever increasing costs will then be forced onto aircraft owners through an ever ratcheting of annual registration charges, "What's next... a CASA charge when your Maintenance Release is issued? This is the thin edge of the wedge that results in destroying the viability of our aviation industry." "Most galling is that the planned annual aircraft registration fees have made their way into the Federal Governments 2026-27 budget, yet there has been ZERO consultation with the industry by the regulator, "Worse still, how can CASA consult with industry now in good faith, now that we are all aware they have a plan to introduce the fees regardless of the any feedback we provide?" Benjamin Morgan Advocate for AOPA Australia See less

Looks like VH aircraft will be subject to annual registration fees. It might be that RAAus is a better option cost wise considering the included insurance cover etc.

Looks nice, what price? I'm on my second RAAus CO detector ($95) and they are a compact size.

Oil vents to fire wall bottom; away from engine bay.

I have fitted the factory and British approved system and through firewall valve setup.

Almost have cabin heat ready for testing. Muffler wrap to firewall valve finished. Fitted id plate. Fabed up the inside ‘T’ and finished off today (been away at Cooktown last 10 days) and will fit tomorrow. Constant rain and strong wind so no flying until weekend if lucky.

Like seeing the dark night run. Like starting connie after dark, saw it started at Bundaberg back in the late 90's.

Some times it’s meant to be; could have been a wedge tail bird strike midair than a kangaroo. Glad you’re ok. Cheers.

RIP and Blue Skies, Bob. Thank you for your dedication to Aviation and learning materials.

I read that Rotax's new corporate aircraft is a high wing Sling with a 916.

Behave mate, 2C even maybe 4C; we're in thongs , shorts and T shirts up here. 🙃

Looking forward to some toasty warm winter flying 🙃 still to fit the 'T' in the cabin. Have some 2" alloy tube on its way, so I can fab up like in the image.

Yep, I find it totally informative, and any time I have had a question Fred is amazing with his time and knowledge. Cheers.

Not needed yet. ⛄

Had a nice fly this Anzac Day; Least we Forget. Pleasant 19•C at 2,500 and 24kts from SE. IMG_8662.mov IMG_8645.mov

Have a look in the Aviation site of 'Wagga Bike and Tyres' they have excellent aircraft tyre comparison and prices information. Fred there may have supplied tyres for Jodels over here. Cheers.

Welcome, Blaniks and Falkes are nice classic aircraft.