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    Given the circumstances, I'd take that chance. Remember, it's not a forced landing so taking ones time would be in order.
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    Let me flaunt my ignorance; the foam is a fire-retardant NOT a 'soft landing' cushion (True/false). It was not a forced landing as the engine was working along with all controls (true/false). If I were to find myself in a similar situation in my Jabiru, I would kill all electrics and fuel on short final and then the mags during the hold-off so I don't wreck my prop or engine.
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    Even if the military degraded the GPS it would not effect us private/recreational pilots because we only need enough accuracy to get us to a waypoint or destination. In the days when GPS was 'degraded' 300 meters was the best we got, that's a long time ago. Today so much relies on GPS that if the 'they' pulled the big switch then they would be cutting their own throats and be facing an infinite number of pizzed off people. having said all that, I like my paper map and compass.
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    I think "Aeroplane Repo" is a crock.
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    If a third of aircraft for sale are <= $30k and a third are capable of 100 knots cruise and a third are capable of being hauled around on a trailer then you have a 1 in 27 chance of scoring what you want. Good luck!
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    A Jabiru in a 'strait- jacket'? Where are the fuel vents?
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    Check out Adelaide Soaring Club. They take oxygen with them when doing gliding at altitude.
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    I lasted maybe ten seconds at the controls on the dragonfly. It was VERY sensitive in the pitch for me.
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    I went for a blast in this about a year ago.
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    If the wind is strong enough to cause that concern (lifting the wing) then Yes, I'd hold aileron into wind and brake with the left hand. But, I wouldn't consider flying in wind that strong.
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    Why was the 'student' holding the stick and throttle? If that was an instructor in the RH seat he should have taken full control. At least he isn't around to harm anybody else. Hope the student came out okay.
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    Keep your hand on the throttle after landing and brake with the right hand. Bitumen is smooth but on a rough runway you might find the throttle creeps on and you quickly have 2000rpm plus while trying to stop on a short rough runway. As usual, an enjoyable and professionally produced video. Keep em coming.
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    all too complicated and gobble-d-gook for this old fart.
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    About twenty years ago a drongo came to my door asking me to sign a petition demanding Parafield Airport be moved or closed down. When I refused, saying the planes don't bother me, he abused me, demanding I sign it anyway. I told him to fk-off and go live in the Simpson desert if noise was so bad for him. I wonder if he did, certainly never called here again.
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    I did my training in the Piper Tomahawk, well known for it's (vicious) stall characteristics. We did climbing and descending turns with a stall, stalls with and without flap and stalls at idle and full throttle. Horrid experience to say the least. Did much the same in the PA28 warrior and if I remember, all we did in the Tobago was a few straight and level stalls which were very benign. Correct, planes don't stall by themselves but a low hour pilot, distracted by heavy circuit traffic, lumpy conditions and a bee in the cabin might get caught. One experience I had a few years ago was when a fellow took me for a ride in a Jabiru, speed back to 60 knots turning final, overshot the centre line and rolled to about 60 degrees to regain the centre line. 60° turn is an increase of 40% on the stall speed. Jabiru stalls at 40 knots full flap, so that turn brought the stall up to 56 knots. Not far from 60 in my books. Maybe I'm just a wooz (woose?) but it was not my idea of fun.
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    Well, in all the years since I started flying (30+) I have never heard anybody say they prefer no audible stall warning. As far as I know, all Jabiru aircraft have a stall warning. I like to hear it squeak just as the wheels touch the ground. If you are flying in even light turbulence, sloppy controls and any buffet due to impending stall could possibly be masked by that turbulence? Still, as long as you're alone when (if) a stall occurs and you're not over my house.
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    He was probably in 'WTF mode" between the engine failure and hitting the ground. The WTF mode lasts a few seconds and it sounds like he did not have a few seconds to act. Even the best of us have WTF mode when things fly to bits.
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    Did you know that people who study in groups (generally) do ten times better than those who study alone. And those who have 'hands on' experience (actually playing with or dismantling the things they're learning about.) also do ten times better. The internet is a great resource but always be aware that those providing answers may not be experts and may in fact be idiots.
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    Nice to know somebody still uses these things. Too many folks I know rely on iPads etc. and have little idea when the thing shuts off.
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    My insurance says my plane is covered for business or pleasure. I guess business is commercial?
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    We have three socks at Gawler and they often have a different opinion on wind direction.
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    ACMA - probably haven't got the staff or equipment due to Government cutbacks. Where I work, we can't do half the stuff we want to do because there are no funds.
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    Silly me, why didn't I think of that? Getting sillier by the minute....
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    The pilot operating handbook states the weight of a particular Jabiru is 339kg and the arm is 209mm and the moment is 70818. However, my calculation is 339 x 209 = 70851. I suspect an error in the POH but am wondering if any body has another explanation. I'll ask Jabiru and I will check my own POH when next at the club.
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    As long as you DON"T use CB radio wanker words. I have heard a few 'ten-fours' and 'come-back' used by newbies in the past.
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