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    Marketing more doubtful voodoo economics again? Tax the rich and watch the country get poor? Please explain how it is that the last ten years has seen America give a tax holiday to the rich and ends up with the greatest depression in history. Hah. Want to buy a nice bridge? Seriously....... Don
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    Methusala replied to dazza 38's topic in Drifter

    G'day Nev, Owning one wouldn't affect your judgement on such matters of course! RegardsDon
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    The pictures are quite sad. A friend flys a Cygnet with an 1835cc VW. He installed his propeller using high tensile bolts which broke in flight. On the same day another aircraft with a pusher installation Rotax 477 had 3 out of 6 , again h/t prop bolts fail. Both aircraft were undamaged in the incidents. AN bolts are, I believe annealed to increase ductility. Perhaps the steel used in the failed components is below par? (Don't know what you could do about this.) Don
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    Methusala replied to dazza 38's topic in Drifter

    Thrusters are more suited to the temperate climate of southern Oz! Mine has doors to keep out the chilly winds. Never actually flown a Drifter but I have it on good authority that they are easier to land and a bit faster because of less frontal area drag. Congratulations on your choice and I suppose that you will have earned the respect of Ozzie. Regards, Don
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    I agree with you MarcK. It is a shame that sometimes "gated communities" are required to combat the criminality that exists (in small numbers) everywhere. Android is a large but vulnerable platform. I also like Ozrunways.
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    "Do you look around for the cheapest doctor when they mention the big C?" I think that these words carry some imputation. I am merely asking that care is exercised when reputations are on the line. Some doctors bulk bill.
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    There have always been organisations who's aims are other than commercial. When you THINK about it society has diverse streams. Charity and cooperation are deeply part of human existence It has been propagandised for so long that the MARKET is the only way to measure progress, happiness or reward. Flying is an activity that inspires our nature and so clubs of enthusiastic people form to share the experience. When I learnt to fly, I did it through gliding clubs where there were no paid instructors. I gained my certificate through Holbrook ultralight Club. No commercial interest but a great experience. So don't crap on about "cheaper" clubs such as the Oaks being inferior. Put up your evidence or keep a respectful silence before empty criticism. Don
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    Hope that this works. My Pteradactyl at Holbrook about 1988 (me in the helmet!). pteradactyl.docx pteradactyl.docx pteradactyl.docx
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    I'm not such a spelling snob, it just don't look right to my eye. FT - she weren't such a catch! Don
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    I was down at Moruya one day when a nurse who was training in the Gazelle turned up. I was looking over a Thruster and remarked to her that the Thruster was a great aircraft. She replied with a horrified expression that she had far more respect for her life than to fly in that thing! Perception is most of the problem with the great old ultralights. Don. PS. Could a moderator do something about the spelling error in the title of this thread, please.
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    Volksy, I was talking about Goulburn and the "hidden charge" that inflates the price is briefing which is charged out separately. First time that I have heard of this one, but then....? Don
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    I have a friend who's training near Canberra paying 218/hr in a Gazelle. Don
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    Has anyone had experience with 'Air Navigation Pro'? This is an Android program out of Switzerland. I looked at some reviews by subscribers last night. It originated as an iPad app but is being developed for Android. Seemed to be progressing though has still unresolved problems. At least some hope for us 'Apple haters'. Don
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    I think that the time will come, not too long, when Android Navy app will be viable. Android's ability to interface with common computers must be a driving force. I do remember the vhs vs beta debacle when an inferior technology stole the show. I hope that this will not be repeated (as the OJ Simpson case may be re pissorius). Not by any means an it guru, just involved observer.
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    Thank you for the swift reply, I simply don't like the limits that I think are imposed by Apple technology! Don.
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    Gday,was anything revealed of plans for Android based Ozrunways software?Don
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    (off topic - Admin)
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    MESSAGE FROM METHUSALA : DON'T GIVE EM YOUR PROXIES
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    G'day All, 582's are a great engine. But they can fail at any time. I agree with FH that the older an engine is then the less reliability may be expected. Rotax have many reasons for setting the TBO for them at 300 hrs. Ambulance chasing lawyers being one of the less savory ones. Many of us fly recreational aircraft at the lower end of the cost scale. We accept a lower level of statistical security and "expect" an engine failure, flying accordingly. Many people have come to grief in all kinds of aircraft when engines have failed "unexpectedly" over inhospitable terrain. I use Castrol 2t for a couple of reasons. 1. Castrol are almost exclusively dependent on selling oil to remain viable. They can't afford to get it "wrong". 2. Many people say that they use it and find it acceptable. 3. It is a mineral based oil and so offers good film strength when used intermittently. (That's three reasons.) I agree that green slime is not a good choice for oil pump 582's. It is too thick to mix or disperse well. An engine that I rebuilt had run on t40 through a pump and after 300 hrs the ring lands were packed with residue. Also the needle rollers on one piston had failed. BTW an instructor that I knew who got 1000 hrs from a 582 also added a capful of Moreys additive to a tank of fuel. Cheers, Don
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    What happens then, John? I have seen 582's giving good service past 1000hrs. The golden rule with any aircraft that depends on a single power source to maintain safe flight is,"Don't fly where you can't glide to a safe landing." Don
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    To Kaz and others, I did not intend my words to infer that Middo's position or actions reflected Kerr's disgraceful conduct. Merely using a metaphor to illustrate my strong view that the position of head of the board was in the gift of the board to fill as it wished and that if they chose NOT to accept a resignation then not much to see here! Can't see that the position of area rep is much different. Don
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    To all forumites. I posted the above comments simply because I think too much energy is wasted on external and not very important issues. Runciman will continue to act as president until real reform is in place. Energies should be used in restoring the validity and credibility of our organisation. I am in awe of the amount of energy and good sense expressed on this issue and feel humbled by the good efforts of so many members. I simply think that this issue is a non sequiter. Don
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    It seems clear to me that the board has always (In fact MUST have) the power to appoint it's president. And the same goes for the position of area rep. Regards, Don
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    I said:- I feel that,no matter the terms in which it is couched, a resignation must be seen to be an offer and it has to be accepted by the official to whom it is offered. Don. (By which post I mean that the official, in the end has to decide whether or not he will accept it.) Sorry Forumites but, despite what has been written since, I still don't see that, since the board has refused to accept SR's resignation , he has any choice but to continue to act in that position. When a majority in the House of Reps nominates a PM, the GG has reserved powers to accept or decline that nomination. (We learned this following Kerr's actions in 1975.) The PM then fills the position for the term of the parliament or "at her Majesties pleasure" . This means that the reserve powers can be invoked to sack the PM. Should the PM wish to resign against the wishes of the GG then it aint going to happen. The PM would need to not show or act in a manner that was unacceptable to the GG and be sacked. It seems clear to me that the board has always (In fact MUST have) the power to appoint it's president. And the same goes for the position of area rep. Regards, Don
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    I feel that,no matter the terms in which it is couched, a resignation must be seen to be an offer and it has to be accepted by the official to whom it is offered. Don. (By which post I mean that the official, in the end has to decide whether or not he will accept it.)
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