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The view of many NER'er's is that, as a bunch of clever and highly qualified engineers, they're at a loss to explain why NES'ers are so concerned about Turbo's fixation with main jets.
Main jets are a vital functioning part of virtually all spark ignition engines, and it is important to be fixated on clean and polished main jets, as a dirty main jet is something abominable, and would cause the average engineer to have conniptions.
But none of this relates very clearly to our hero, who has more problems than just a dirty main jet. He's bombed his own troops, accidently dumped his bomb racks, has a holed radiator, taken fire from both sides, and even scratched his name on both sides of the fuselage (a chargeable offence under "wilfully damaging military property" sections of military law), in an attempt to gain some recognition.
But all of the foregoing pales into insignificance, when you learn that, not only is he losing altitude faster than a falling brick from a CFMEU building site, he's heading straight for Shitters Ditch, and that is one thing.......
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And you park it in a car park and some donkey in a $300 Commodore sideswipes it, trying to park his POS, and you end up with a non-functional flying machine for 3 months. No thanks.
Imagine even hitting a 'roo on the road with it? It'd need a full airworthiness inspection again.
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....but it was all too obvious the Wagga chicken was crossing the road, and clucking about the catalogue sale specials, all of which were fit for a superior level of furnishings in the chook house.
But then, the hen spotted Cappy in pursuit of her, and decided that, as he was commonly-known as "the local good-looking rooster", she had better step lively to avoid......
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SAPOL website gives a little more detail .... by all indications it appears to have been a wire strike.
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An E9 is a 500HP Mack V8 truck engine. It definitely has a serious exhaust note, but it's not comparable to any aircraft engine, or even Harley Davidsons with straight-through pipes.
The level of annoyance as regards noise is related to the pitch and the staccato firing or exhaust pulses. Jacobs Compression brakes ("Jake Brakes") produce the most intrusive staccato exhaust pulses and are noted for noise complaints.
I personally find whipper-snippers, leaf-blowers, and numerous other gardening items of equipment, far more annoying than aircraft engines.
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Don't ever forget, either (and this applies to any form of insurance) - if you under-insure an item (say, for 2/3rds its true assessed value), trying to save money on premiums - then if you have a claimable "insurance event" (i.e. - a prang with moderate damage), the insurance company is entitled to only pay out 2/3rds of the cost of the repairs, as they will state the overall insurance coverage was only for 2/3rds of the full value, so that also means only a 2/3rds payout on repairs.
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....and practise my French! "Don't worry about your French!", said Bull. "I'll be practising my French words, trying to fly this thing? What position is the 4WD lever in for flying? Are these tyres aviation grade? What do I do for a mixture lever? And does the steering wheel still work the same for the rudder, as it does on the road? Inquiring minds need to know, before we get airborne in this thing!"
"No need to worry about all that crap!", said Cappy. "These things fly themselves, even without the WW2 Flight Pack fitted..... (and here, Dear NES readers, we have proof of Willys Jeeps flying abilities - and please also note, dear NES'ers, Cappy seated in the rear, as he requested, and hanging on for dear life. Of course, he could have that white-knuckle grip due to Bulls [lack of] flying skills......)
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......all the riff-raff that hangs around WreckFlyin', out of the area, due to its pristine waters, manicured gardens and lawns, and its beautifully-built bar and cafe.
Bridal Springs it got its name from the number of Bridal parties held there - well away from prying eyes, so the women could become completely uninhibited and.....
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The shooting down of MH17 is pretty indicative that once weaponry of any type is manufactured, it is highly likely to end up in the hands of poorly-trained operators, who know only how to make it launch at a "suspect target".
As to terrorism and drones, it only takes a small number of disaffected individuals to purchase off-the-shelf Chinese drones and weaponise them, as we've already seen in the Middle East.
There must be a lot of Western senior military leaders laying awake at night, wondering just how the terrorists will penetrate their "security" next.
Rotax are no different to any other manufacturer - a sale is a sale - they have no real control over where their engines end up, or how they're used.
I would be worried about "cheap, only slightly used" Rotaxes and Rotax parts, ending up being offered for sale to civilians by unscrupulous people, who have scrounged them from military wreckage.
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.....fuel flying to the non-existent COVID-19 patients in W.A., and instead, sold their surplus fuel to Cappys Airlines, who had engineered a new delivery contract with some important people in Mexico.
Of course, Cappy paid for the fuel in suitcases full of cash, in US$ ("just to avoid unnecessary taxes", he told Turbo), and then arranged to have his airline Headquarters relocated to the Cook Islands, where financial transactions weren't scrutinised to the level they are elsewhere.
Meantimes, Cappy got word his AOC was going to be cancelled, due to serious lapses in maintenance records of his aircraft - but he got on the phone to Turbo and asked him who it was best to approach with another suitcase of cash, to make the AOC problem go away. Turbo said, "You've come to the right bloke, I have all the necessary contacts, and it won't be long before.....
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...... chalk sticks, ostensibly for teachers in the schools for orphans in Venezuela. But as everyone knows, Cappys airlines don't fly to Venezuela - and if they did, the DEA would have nailed......
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You're foolish to weld high tensile and low-alloy steels without referring to the product manufacturers specifications and recommendations for post-weld treatment.
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......all part of a huge conspiracy to interfere with the freedom of aviation. As to Turbo Bed Linen, the part that he plays in this major conspiracy is very opaque to the ASIO investigators, but it seems there's a substantial family tie-up, involving cat farms, antique aircraft, speedway cars, and even trucks.
The range of areas involved in the Turbo Bed Linen is quite staggering to investigators, and they're at a loss to try and explain the diverse areas the Bed Linen Family are involved in - but like all major family groups suspected of dodgy business dealings, and organised crime links, the investigators are sure they will eventually tie all the diverse links together, to show how this family group operates.
There's also dark talk, only spoken of in whispered tones, about how Turbo Bed Linen was involved in some high level.......
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...the Mosque, much to Al G's great concern. However, his distant cousin, Ali G was passing by and stopped, just as the Vespa slid to a halt against the Mosque entrance door.
"Hey Mun, dat scooter be clappin' now, eh?", said Ali G. "Yo betta run befo da Jakes turn up! Dat's wun crump message yo left those Muzzies, eh? You is one Rude Boi!"
Al G was not only trying to regain his composure at this point, but he was completely flummoxed by Ali G's talk. In fact, he had no idea what he'd just said.
"You talking to me, Ali G?", said Al G. Do you want to talk in English to me, or are you on some parallel world of language?
"Hey Mun," said Ali G, "It's time fer yo to cotch, I tell yo, dat scooter is crutterz, and yo......
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Yep, Racetech Steel they call themselves. They're a fraction closer to Skippy than Andrews, they're at Eastern Creek.
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Skippy, you need 4130 grade Chrome Moly steel, and this is the same steel grade that is used in both aviation and motorsport. Below is a description of Cr-Mo steel, from a Victorian supplier.
https://www.airportmetals.com.au/blog/chrome-moly-tubing-used-motorsport-aircraft-manufacturing/
You can buy small amounts such as you need, either online, from eBay, or from motorsport suppliers, who have online stores.
If you want the tubing quickly, I'd suggest Rod Andrews Race Cars, who are located in Seven Hills. They don't have an online store, you need to physically go to their business, and pick it up.
They state they have the sizes you require in stock, but I'd call first, to make sure.
With the current slow state of parcel and mail delivery, I'd suggest this is the quickest way to acquire the pieces of 4130 you want.
As to the circular piece of metal, Andrews may have an offcut of 4130 flat sheet, that you can make the washer-shaped piece out of.
You could use a stainless steel washer, but it will not have the same strength grade as the 4130, so I'd stick with some 4130 flat sheet.
Andrews will charge by the metre, and they will also have a cutting charge (per cut). It's likely they only sell in 1 metre lengths.
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Arron25, use Google search to find it. Use the search term, (sonerai.net: world record plane 12 years on). You need to register or log in to see the discussion.
https://www.sonerai.net/threads/world-record-plane-12-years-on.4975/post-37851
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....forgot all about firing on Huns. He both chortled and slavered in anticipation of loading up with free gin. "Jolly good show! What-Ho!", yelled Algy as he throttled back for landing.
But suddenly, and all too early, one of the trigger-happy Huns let loose with a few rounds. Terrifyingly, bullets whistled around Algy, and he instinctively ducked.
Then suddenly - total, utter, and complete tragedy struck!! A Hun bullet smashed the only remaining full bottle of Gin on board the Camel!!
Algy was absolutely outraged!! His rising fury made him apoplectic with rage.
His face went red, and he raged out loud!! "Damned Huns!! Smash my Gin, will you!! I'll show you!!" - and like a demented madman, he ripped open the throttle and banked away from the hiding Huns, fully intent on gaining great altitude, and then dive-bombing them, like a raptor falling on an unsuspecting rabbit!
The engine of the Camel roared, and it even drowned out Algys roaring. Nothing was going to stop Algy having his revenge on the Hated Huns, for their wanton destruction of his premium Gin!
He climbed and climbed into the Sun, and then banked around to get a good view of the hiding Huns. But they were clever, those Huns.
They'd surrounded the Gin bottles. If Algy fired on them, he would hit the Gin bottles, too!! Algy was suddenly aware of the conundrum. What was he going to do?? He couldn't.....
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Trump has shot himself in the foot and sealed his fate with his nomination of the strongly Conservative Roman Catholic, anti-abortion judge, Amy Coney Barrett.
The women of America don't want to see the reversal of current abortion laws, to a Fundamentalist Christian approach - as Barrett is sure to do.
The women are marching against Trump and Barrett and their Fundamentalist views on abortion, and this will galvanise a lot of other women, who might be currently fence-sitting.
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My 182 has gained 79kgs from its original POH and last annual, the strangest thing was the guy who weighed it this time, did its initial weighing.
Mud buildup inside the spats? A few tools gone missing?
79 additional kgs is a LOT of extra weight, and surely can't be attributed to just paint and a few accessories, alone?
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Internal lining of intake hose peeling off, bunching up and restricting air flow - but only at high RPM. Throttle closure reduces air flow, and separated hose lining returns to a more normal position, allowing full air flow in intake manifold.
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cscotthendry - Is the Sling 4 crash with 4 POB, that you mention, the one in the story below? The interesting information is at the bottom of the article, headed, "What the Investigators Concluded".
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China's wealth has been built on exceptionally low wages that no Westerner would ever accept. In addition, the Chinese have blatantly stolen every Western technological patent, idea, or product, refusing to recognise patents and registered designs and trademarks, and actively indulging in Western industrial espionage - on a constant basis.
In addition, it's reported that China's impressive leap in wealth is led by around 200,000, tertiary-qualified, Western-educated Chinese, who are exceptionally fluent in both English and Chinese, and who understand Western technology and manufacturing systems thoroughly.
Add in the hundreds of American and European manufacturers - from RR to VW to Caterpillar - who have gleefully jumped into Chinese manufacturing, all the while complying with Chinese Govt requests to hand over all their technology and trade secrets - while the Chinese Govt ensures that these companies can never hold more than 50% of any Chinese corporate venture - and you have a recipe for total and rapid success.
As to Trumps claims for major economic success, it is widely recognised that U.S. Presidents actually have little impact on U.S. economic success and general wealth - because they do not directly control markets and the economy, and do not directly control corporate decision-making.
And any steps the U.S. President takes to encourage economic directions or benefits, usually don't appear for a considerable period after his decisions are made (up to a couple of years) due to the lags in implementation, manufacturing lags, and slow and conservative decision-making, in corporate boardrooms.
It's interesting to see though, that the greatest leaps in U.S. wealth and productivity, have always been the periods when they were right into full-on wars. The American economy runs on armaments, defence projects and U.S. Navy shipbuilding.
Trump has stated he intends to upgrade Americas defences, which means a huge increase in Defence expenditure and a major increase in Warship construction - both of which are proceeding at speed.
The U.S. Navy currently has 296 (large hull) ships and submarines (490 ships in total). They are projecting a fleet of 355 large hull ships by 2034, and they want another 90 new ships in total by that date. The Americans are fearful of the size of the Chinese Navy and don't want to become outnumbered in military shipping.
There has been a decrease of 19 F-35B's and 1 aircraft carrier in the new military orders, but that slight reduction is being made up by vastly increased expenditure in the Naval areas overall.
The U.S. Navy budget is up 33% for 2020, as compared to 2019.
As with the Reagan era, Trump is maxxing Uncle Sams credit card - and Reagan's spending like a drunken sailor in the 1980's, is what has left the U.S. with a record budget deficit that won't go away.
Between 1980 and 1990, the U.S. national deficit tripled to US$220 billion. When Reagan left office, the U.S. owed more to foreigners than it was owed, and the country moved from being the world's largest international creditor, to the world's largest debtor nation. Trump is on a similar path to Reagan.
Trump is a warmonger, make no mistake about that. However, he's crafty enough to not actually start any foreign wars - but he's arming up America in a fashion similar to the U.S. military buildup in 1940 and 1941. He is preparing for War with China, exactly as America prepared for War with Japan from around 1935.
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I doubt whether it's possible to change the meeja's insistence on making every aircraft crash into horrifying, shocking, appalling, front page news - because sensationalism sells in the meeja - regardless of whether it's headlines on a news poster or clickbait on the 'net. It has been that way for as long as newspaper owners have existed - although it has reached new heights in the modern advertising age. And a fear of crashing back to Earth in flimsy flying machines, is a very basic fear.
It is true, that when you're numbers up, it's up. But that doesn't mean we need to ignore rules, regulations, and teaching, that is all designed to reduce crashes, serious injuries and fatalities - because all these are a cost burden worn by the entire community - sometimes directly, often indirectly.
I found an interesting and exceptionally comprehensive 2010 Finnish study on ultralight crashes. It's titled, "Ultralight Aviation Safety and its Improvement through Accident Investigation". I believe this very thorough study needs more circulation.
The study explain how Finnish ultralight aviation did not exist before 1982 - when some Finns saw ultralights in action in the U.S., and started to embrace the sport with gusto.
However, in the years from 1982 to 2009, the ultralight crash rate in Finland was exceptionally high, and increasing each year.
It was the excessive number of ultralight crashes in 2009 that led to Finnish authorities investigating every ultralight crash, finding the reasons behind the crash, and addressing the main problem that caused the crash.
The study found that by investigating every ultralight accident and finding the reason/s behind it, and then disseminating the crash report information, has also led to an increased level of attention to safety in ultralight flying.
This a pretty good result for a country with only 1/5th the population of Australia, and some pretty unfavourable flying conditions a lot of the time.
It's also an interesting study, because the Finnish personality is generally gung-ho and adventurous - coupled with good equipment operating skills - as witnessed by the domination of car rallies, by "the Mad Finns".
However, despite the study stating that the crash rate was reduced by studying accidents and disseminating the information widely through the community - they also state that there are numerous other factors involved in ultralight crashes, besides the very obvious ones, found via thorough accident investigations.
Regardless, I think the Finns have done a very good job in producing this study. But the bottom line is, they found that the increasing crash rate of the early years was the same pattern as repeated in any other country - a lack of adequate pilot training, an often poor level of kit construction, poor levels of maintenance, and getting into unfavourable weather conditions.
Fully 25% of the Finnish ultralight crashes were directly caused by pilots inability to recognise the symptoms of an approaching stall - an indication that ultralight pilot training for the Finns in that era, was totally inadequate.
Dumb and Dumber (Ultralight crash )
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I have to agree with coinz - the whole video appears to be a fabrication. The left wing of the aircraft supposedly taking off hits the parked aircraft with enough force to rip a panels off it - yet, when the aircraft spins to the left and circles the parked aircraft, the strobe light is still operating? That'd be the first item to be wiped out.