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    At work we use this on certified aircraft. Pro-Seal Fuel Tank Sealant P/S 890 B - 1/2 Hour | Aircraft Spruce WWW.AIRCRAFTSPRUCE.COM Pro-Seal Fuel Tank Sealant P/S 890 B - 1/2 Hour P/S 890 Class A is an aircraft integral fuel tank sealant. It has a service temperature range from -65°F (-54°C) to 250°F (121°C), with intermittent excursions up...
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    If the student did the research and ruled the strip out that would be a good outcome. If the student did the research and like Rossk had a look and made a good decision that is a good outcome. If the student did the research, flew an accurate approach (airspeed) and hit the desired touch down spot that is a good outcome. Better to learn all this with an instructor that is prepared to teach for the real world. It is easy to become complacent landing at a big wide very long strip like Cowra, at my farm strip in the RV or Musketeer with a 70knot approach speed and a narrow strip accuracy is required.
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    The right wing ? How? Where is it?
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    Great minds think alike. After listening to the Archer pod cast I wondered would water in the carb bowl be able to be sucked thru the carb jets to clear after changing to a good tank. I have my doubts water was the problem in this case, on the PA-28 the drains are correctly located at the lowest point and there is x? amount of unusable fuel. Why did the engine not fail when that tank was initially selected if water of a very significant amount was present? One possible solution to clear water from the carb of a lycoming would be to pump the throttle. The accelerator pump should? pump fluid of any viscosity. Prop will continue to windmill around 1000-1200 at best glide, my guess
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    A worthwhile interview with pilot Michelle who is very honest about what they could have done differently after the engine started surging. Ep 85 - Interview with Pilot Michelle Yeates - Ditching Piper Arrow VH-FEY - Flight Training Australia Podcast WWW.FLIGHTTRAININGAUSTRALIA.COM.AU Engine failure or malfunction involving Piper Aircraft Corp PA-28-181, registration VH-FEY, 12 NM WSW Jandakot Airport, WA on 20 April 2023I chat with pilot Michelle Yeates on her experience ditching off...
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    ATSB investigation discontinued. https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/news-items/2023/unlicenced-pilot-flew-towards-poor-weather-prior-collision-terrain
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    The o-320 lycoming in my Musketeer only has the brass screen, it is very fine. Much easier to check for metal contamination the the paper filters. It is on track to make TBO.
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    There were roller cranks for the vw back in the day, they are pressed together like a 912 crank.
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    Your solution could be like the the little old lady that swallowed the fly.... or change to a sensor that is not dependent on pressure.
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    Anyone really interested in aircraft engine reliability should check out the findings of the ATSB https://www.atsb.gov.au/aviation-investigation-reports in regarding the Van's RV fleet in Australia. About 600 aircraft that owners love and fly regularly. Most lycoming and some Rotax 912. Just search Van's and Vans at the ATSB site. My take is these engines are very reliable when operated correctly. The other accidents listed not involving engine failure are a good insight into why planes crash.
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    The belite system using pressure is to me an example of shit engineering in the modern world. Low on fuel? Just pull 2 g's and you will have twice as much.
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    I like the mechanical master isolation. Good thing is it can go on the negative side of the battery for complete isolation.
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    You may be better off just going to a capacitance type sensor that is compatible with Dynon.
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    I don't think VFR aircraft are required to contact.
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    I think there have been plenty of potential test cases, accidents, since the RAAus "insurance" began. Start date anyone?
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    I am sure mr Rush would have done the sums and known there wass about 7400 tons pushing the titanium domes together at that depth.
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    Nowadays one can buy a 2000 hour rotax 912 for less than the cost of a VW + conversion, a better choice.
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    I am guessing there would be a significant number of RAAus aircraft that may need a MARAP or three to be compliant with RAAus regulations. Would such aircraft be disqualified from the "insurance" that is often touted as a member benefit when fees are raised? Has anyone ever received benefit from the "insurance" or know of anyone receiving benefit?
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    Lycoming o-320 has that beat, 1953 to 2023 still in production unchanged. There are many variations, these are just different configurations. Only one thin parts book for all the 320's.
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    Um...
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    According to the final report the only fault with the power plant was a stuck waste gate on the left turbocharger. The throttle would still have been capable of controlling the manifold pressure to get a desired percentage of power.
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    It keeps full charge for months at a time, couple of jump starts and it will be at 50-75%. There is a DC out 12v/10A round style connection plus USB and mini USB type C.
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    I bought this one Jump Starter 2000A Portable 12 Volt Car battery Heavy duty high booster Rooboost WWW.EBAY.COM.AU Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Jump Starter 2000A Portable 12 Volt Car battery Heavy duty high booster Rooboost at the best online prices at eBay! about a year ago. I thought they were a bit of a joke with the size of cables. First job was to start the 7 litre Cat tractor that would barely turn over, started like it had new batteries. Works well as a power bank for charging phones.
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    Wyreema 8nm south of toowoomba is the closest ad with contact info.
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    I bought a nice condition totally original single seat Thruster last year for only 5k aud. New 103 kits are at least 15k us. Not sure there is demand anymore for the simple machines.
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