Tomo

Tomo, What about two stroke fuel does it store OK in drums or not? for say the 503 in the Drifter. I never really though about it before. I mix two 50 ltr oil drums at a time and seal them, take out 20litres at a time in a jerrycan. Keep the Drifter full all the time.

Monty

Mixed fuel will last less time, or shall we say loose it's octane rating quicker than non mixed fuel - the fuel will evaporate, the oil won't, so you may end up with a stronger mix than what you started with. Generally as a rule I don't like storing mixed fuel for long. Also take in mind the oil may 'settle', so ensure you shake it up, mix it, do whatever before you take from it.

I know it's a pain, but I'd er on the side of storing mixed fuel if you can help it. Unless you're going to use it within the week etc...

Vev probably will be better at explaining the pro's and con's of it than me though -

Yes Tomo, it starts OK with enough power (revs) usually 3-5 revolutions with choke.Note your -2 was that the temp when starting?

No -2 wasn't start up temp, just a statement it does get cold here!

Not too sure what you mean Tomo.Engine needs to spin a lot faster than the supplied battery when very cold conditions.

Reason I ask, is cause the jabiru's I've flown, not once have I had any issue with starting - it will fire after about a revolution, maybe two. And it's getting cold here - Negative 2 the other morning.

And I guess that's when he got the suffer ring.

You did not mention Recreational Flying at all! Tch tch!

I know your all gasping at the fact, but don't worry, I do my regular advertising (pamphlet give away) on a regular basis! :thumb_up: And let a lot of people know about it with this mouth of mine! :clown:

Good work mate, your penmanship is reflecting your flying, thoughtful, enjoyable and dare I say it entertaining, as Bluey said- glad to be a part of it. You are a proud example of the future in flying, keep it up! Now we expect a follow up on the trials of the GA conversion! Have you started??

And I say that to all Forumites! You made the fly-in, it was a full time job trying to remember who's who!! Going to places like that, and meeting you guys, (and it's like I've known you all my life!) Makes it so much fun :thumb_up:

Yes well I had thought of that... may consider it sometime, though it may seems a bit weird for an RAA mag - "Converting to GA"

And no I haven't started yet, waiting very patiently () for CASA to get my paper work to me... Once they do.................... it'll be head down tail up. :thumb_up:

Remember ULP doesn't store very well, and will go 'off' pretty quick.

Hey T.....in what way does it not store well.....how does it go off??.....a genuine question.

Basically as Vev says, it looses it's "oomph" (to use a layman's term), so you won't be getting the full potential of it - also stuffs up plugs and what not if it's really old.

People have different 'old' periods, but for an aircraft I reckon I wouldn't touch it if it's been sitting for a month at the latest. Store it out of the sun by all means... a cool area is the best.

Got a few New Zulland friends... I do like the accent - makes you smile when you hear it! :big_grin:

Yes, it's well done - went around the email circulation about 3 yrs ago.

So it starts if you can get the battery power? Ie, you can spin the engine over?

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GraemeK, You got me interested in what he wrote now... anyway you can show us?

Aircraft have been known to crash with a blocked static...... (not small stuff though)

I believe he was talking more in the line of large aircraft?

Extremely well thought out there Matt... :thumb_up:

And Sseeker, I haven't heard anything.

Hey! thanks a lot guys... :thumb_up: Much appreciated :thumb_up:

Sponsorship to fly to every fly-in to do a report on - sounds like a great idea!! :big_grin: Or did I read that wrong?

I'm glad I haven't bored you to much....

Some pic's from today -

:yelrotflmao:Don't know how people find these things but that is funny stuff. Nice one Tomo

I hope to be there on Saturday.... for the day only unfortunately due to other commitments

I've been offered a Drifter, which I would love to take... but will mean I'll only be there a couple hrs before I have to head back i_dunno

If the Lightning isn't getting used, I may consider that.... get the most of the day in that way! :thumb_up:

Great video! Terry is a great bloke, got talking to him the other day at Inglewood.

Is the Radio (or if we want to be fancy, radiotelephony) test written or oral? I was told it was written but other people have said it's oral so now I'm a little confused...or does the school have an option to make it written or oral?

Let's say John from off the street could walk in and do the RT exam, and get a radio license But will be a complete hopeless case at actually doing it - talking on the radio (uni students I call 'em! no offense)

But you have already done the Oral test.... you've gone solo and everything, so your instructor has already passed you on that one, or he wouldn't of sent you off on your own and let you use a radio.

Make sense?

We go through a drum about every two weeks, sometimes one, sometimes three. The aircraft is used for training, it's not just me. :)

And hope you don't encounter any head winds...

I have a 6x4 trailer with 200 liter drum on it, with hand pump that has an aviation grade filter.

20ltr plastic drums and a Mr Funnel here - for aircraft use anyway.

and mist.......

Great stuff mate... keep it up.