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Maybe someone can help me. My hand-held Vertex is connected to a dipole aerial set about 60 degrees off vertical, mounted behind me on the right-hand side inside the plywood fuselage (no Don, it's not made of papier mâche!). People sometimes report my radio transmissions are weak or broken. Having spent money fixing all aerial connector faults, my next step is to fly a test pattern and have someone on the ground report on my transmissions, to see if there is a significant variation in signal strength to the sides rear and front.

That test would require a mate to report back. (Since SDQDI reckons I haven't got any mates, I'll ask the forum!).

From in front most of the aerial is blanketed by my body and the engine. How much impact would this have on signal strength?

It was comforting to see controllers still use paper tiles (soon to be replaced with touch-screen versions).

There are a couple of signal lamps hanging ready to communicate with aircraft having radio failure. Must brush up on my signals.

Was Garry Dee from scone along in his White Savannah?

The mess can only get worse. Numerous ancient ethnic groups with ancient animosities were held in a form of peaceful stability by tyrants. Then a dunderhead President undoes it all, unleashing generational misery.

One bright spot is the Kurds, impressive people who can see a glimmer of hope that they might finally get their homeland. (Gutsy Kurdish women-only brigades have had some big wins against IS. They set up a loud, high-pitched call as they attack, knowing the cowardly IS thugs believe that if they're killed by a woman they go to hell.)

Turkey stayed out of the mess until they were drawn in by IS atrocities against their own Kurdish minority. They responded with some token attacks on the Blood Cult, but took the opportunity to really get stuck into their old enemy the Kurds- who are the only ones keeping IS at bay. America and its allies will turn a blind eye in exchange for Turkey's help against IS.

It doesn't require the wisdom of Solomon to keep this mess at arm's length.

But Willie they DO have a plan. The same plan they've had for generations: All the Way with the US of A.

But Willie they DO have a plan. The same plan they've had for generations: All the Way with the US of A.

My VDO Tacho/Hobbs has been acting crazy for months. Can't find any wiring issues so assume its internal. Ordered a new one.

My VDO Tacho/Hobbs has been acting crazy for months. Can't find any wiring issues so assume its internal. Ordered a new one.

Hi All. The 2200 in my J160 has just had to be written off due to a sequence of failures which appear to relate to an accident prior to me taking ownership. I have been considering a few engine options, but it looks as though the simplest and most cost effective solution is to go with a replacement Jabiru of the latest specification. Although numbers and hours are still low with the latest iteration involving roller cam lifters, I would be very interested to hear of anyone who has had experience with the new model, and/or they have heard of any failures occurring. Has Jabiru ironed out the previous issues, many of which were prevalent in the early hydraulic versions (such as mine)? Many thanks, Stuart

Hi All. The 2200 in my J160 has just had to be written off due to a sequence of failures which appear to relate to an accident prior to me taking ownership. I have been considering a few engine options, but it looks as though the simplest and most cost effective solution is to go with a replacement Jabiru of the latest specification. Although numbers and hours are still low with the latest iteration involving roller cam lifters, I would be very interested to hear of anyone who has had experience with the new model, and/or they have heard of any failures occurring. Has Jabiru ironed out the previous issues, many of which were prevalent in the early hydraulic versions (such as mine)? Many thanks, Stuart

Try this link: http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/instcal/instcal.htm :spacesailor

Try this link: http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/instcal/instcal.htm :spacesailor

Strict Liability is a disgrace. For those who don't know, it means you can't go to court with a view to getting a better result or being found "not guilty". You ARE guilty because they say you are. You WILL be fined the prescribed penalty units, or gaoled, no "if"s or "but"s. And good luck appealing to the Kangaroo Court, er, Administrative Appeals tribunal.

Strict Liability is a disgrace. For those who don't know, it means you can't go to court with a view to getting a better result or being found "not guilty". You ARE guilty because they say you are. You WILL be fined the prescribed penalty units, or gaoled, no "if"s or "but"s. And good luck appealing to the Kangaroo Court, er, Administrative Appeals tribunal.

Just as when the superpowers had rough parity in nuclear weapons (Mutually Assured Destruction) the U.S. and we, its allies need to maintain the other team's respect for our fighters. Otherwise, emerging powers will start flexing their muscles and we know where that will lead...

A cynic would assure us that we'll be okey because the U.S. and Russian weapons industries regularity get to test their products in actual combat. Korea, Vietnam, India/Pakistan, Iran/Iraq, Chechnya, Middle East... Crickey it's depressing, there's too many to list https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wars_1945–89.

Just as when the superpowers had rough parity in nuclear weapons (Mutually Assured Destruction) the U.S. and we, its allies need to maintain the other team's respect for our fighters. Otherwise, emerging powers will start flexing their muscles and we know where that will lead...

A cynic would assure us that we'll be okey because the U.S. and Russian weapons industries regularity get to test their products in actual combat. Korea, Vietnam, India/Pakistan, Iran/Iraq, Chechnya, Middle East... Crickey it's depressing, there's too many to list https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wars_1945–89.

I did laugh out loud when I read that.Why is that some groups of people are a protected species? Are we unable to laugh at ourselves any more, the poor old Irish have been coping it for some time and nobody objects.

Graeme.

There are plenty of blacks who can tell jokes against their own kind, but for us (lucky members of the dominant group which has for so long victimised these underdogs) to make these jokes is a whole different thing.

I did laugh out loud when I read that.Why is that some groups of people are a protected species? Are we unable to laugh at ourselves any more, the poor old Irish have been coping it for some time and nobody objects.

Graeme.

There are plenty of blacks who can tell jokes against their own kind, but for us (lucky members of the dominant group which has for so long victimised these underdogs) to make these jokes is a whole different thing.

It is interesting that out of an awful tragedy, some useful information has been obtained, however unintentionally.Perhaps as another incidental result there may now be accellerated research which might improve the longevity of automatic sonar devices fitted to flight recording equipment, enabling somewhat more time for an underwater search to have a better chance of success . . . although in the case of MH370, the task was mammoth, since there was no clear idea of where the thing had gone down. Perhaps better protected communications systems which cannot be accessed / interfered with by flight crews or persons of ill intent whilst an aircraft is in flight. Who knows.

 

On the space exploration thing,. . . surely mankind has benefited somewhat from incidental technology related to this ? ( OK, maybe no practical / commercial advantage from spotting long gone supernovas. . . )

A couple of hydrogen bomb explosions were far more destructive than expected, so testing went underground. To monitor these nuclear tests large numbers of super-sensitive seismometers were established around the world, including in Australia. What they showed amazed scientists: the earth is in constant motion, with minor creaks and trembles, as well as big earthquakes. As well as helping us find new fault lines and new plates, tiny movements now give warning of volcanic eruptions, allowing evacuations.

It is interesting that out of an awful tragedy, some useful information has been obtained, however unintentionally.Perhaps as another incidental result there may now be accellerated research which might improve the longevity of automatic sonar devices fitted to flight recording equipment, enabling somewhat more time for an underwater search to have a better chance of success . . . although in the case of MH370, the task was mammoth, since there was no clear idea of where the thing had gone down. Perhaps better protected communications systems which cannot be accessed / interfered with by flight crews or persons of ill intent whilst an aircraft is in flight. Who knows.

 

On the space exploration thing,. . . surely mankind has benefited somewhat from incidental technology related to this ? ( OK, maybe no practical / commercial advantage from spotting long gone supernovas. . . )

A couple of hydrogen bomb explosions were far more destructive than expected, so testing went underground. To monitor these nuclear tests large numbers of super-sensitive seismometers were established around the world, including in Australia. What they showed amazed scientists: the earth is in constant motion, with minor creaks and trembles, as well as big earthquakes. As well as helping us find new fault lines and new plates, tiny movements now give warning of volcanic eruptions, allowing evacuations.

...My personal view is that the RAAus insurance is a great start, but for most aircraft owners, depending on how much you stand to lose, will need their own top up insurance to complement......

Andy

...My personal view is that the RAAus insurance is a great start, but for most aircraft owners, depending on how much you stand to lose, will need their own top up insurance to complement......

Andy

I worry that many little planes have a thin Perspex windscreen.

I worry that many little planes have a thin Perspex windscreen.

Hope they fit a spin 'chute for test flying; it's beautiful, but doesn't look inherently stable to me.