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Big problem seems like lack of pressure to push oil from the tank to the oil pump, only about 3.3psi @ 36,000 v 15psi at sea level. I guess this is a problem for all piston engines but more so with the Rotax due to length of delivery hose and the oil cooler.

The Rotax 916 turbo still producing 24 inches of manifold pressure at 36,000. "Stunts" like this sell aircraft. Amazing engine.

Interesting place, what were they mining just south of Coodardy? Is that an abandoned railway running to Cue? Is the mine strip still usable.

I practice slips all the way into the flare in the Thruster, engine at idle. This results in an extremely steep approach, there is quite a ground rush and the flare has to be timed, it is a fun manoeuvre. Also practice engine off landings. I do this by myself, in the event of a real engine failure there will be less stress. I rarely do slips in my other aircraft which have flaps. Always fly with correct airspeed.

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Single cam with 3rd order lever rockers. 4 valves per cylinder, one lobe per valve. The rocker pivot shaft rotates? Not sure why.

The Rotax 916 will help sell a lot of new aircraft of all types.

The strip was most likely hosted by a farmer, land owner. Land my have been sold or situaton has changed. My friend has a similar set up in central West NSW, they own the land but the local council is the operator.

I believe the two seat Thrusters are type certified aircraft so in Australia experimental is not an option. Re the Drifter, I really like 2 strokes but the 912 would be a better choice in every way except coolness to get 100hp.

The Thruster Gemini (aluminium tail frame) never had a 582 from the factory, built 1985,86. The T300, T500 with steel tail frames did have the option of a 582 from the factory, built 1987 on. I believe "on condition" engine operation has now been approved for the Rotax 2 strokes, a step in the right direction.

From the adsb track looks like a departure stall spin. Six seat piper pa32 lance.

A two seat version of this type of aircraft does exist, the Globe swift. For 100k aud it would be my choice over a SE1. I like old aircraft. 1946 Swift GC-1B Aircraft | Aircraft Listing | Plane Sales Australia WWW.PLANESALES.COM.AU ALL REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDERED - PRICE GUIDE $100k AUDThe 1946 Globe GC-1B Swift is a classic two-seat, low-wing monoplane known for its sleek design and responsive handling. Built with an...

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Beautiful looking aircraft. They also make their own 42hp engine. One of the SE1's landed very long at the ultralight field at Oshkosh 25 and unfortunately tipped on to it nose due braking required to avoid the fence. This is what Ai had to say about that. AI Overview The Spirit SE-1 aircraft did experience an incident at Oshkosh in July 2025 where it landed on its nose, resulting in a prop strike and significant damage to the engine mounts. The pilot was uninjured, and a post-accident assessment revealed that the nose landing gear had not been extended due to a popped circuit breaker. The aircraft sustained damage and was recovered to a hangar for examination. Details of the Incident What Happened: The Spirit SE-1 landed on its nose at Oshkosh-Wittman Field (KOSH). The Cause: The nose landing gear was not extended at the time of landing because its circuit breaker had tripped. Consequences: The landing caused a propeller strike on the runway, leading to substantial damage to the engine mounts. Safety: The pilot was reported to be uninjured. Context Spirit SE-1: This is a single-seat, ready-to-fly light sport aircraft (SLSA) that was unveiled at Oshkosh in 2025 by Spirit Engineering. Other Incidents: While this was a notable incident involving the SE-1, there were no fatal aircraft crashes during the entire 2025 EAA AirVenture show.

Sling high wing with rotax 916 v the cessna 182 would be an interesting comparison.

Lycoming do have a fully electronic FADEC version of their 540ci 6 cylinder, the TEO-540-C1A producing 375hp. Two of them are used in the Tecnam p2012 traveller. Not sure why thy don't have this option on the 4 cylinder engines.

They are very popular with over 1000 flying in Australia. Looks to be a fair amount of pilot error in there. CASA has done a study, the R22, R44 have a similar fatal accident rate to the C172, C182 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.casa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-06/robinson-helicopter-occurrences-report.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiHx92XjI6QAxUjhGMGHR7DDYcQFnoECCkQAQ&sqi=2&usg=AOvVaw2aXnVfCoSouHiQ31hRngLT

He most likely just had a mode C transponder, meets the requirements for controlled airspace. I believe they can be seen by other aircraft with the right equipment, ACAS or TCAS.

The best place to find accurate data is Flight Safety Network, can select Australia and it then has all accidents VH, RAAus and others. The 12 months ending Aug 2025 was a shocker for RAAus. We can often learn what not to do from reading this stuff. https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/country/VH

Lucky they did not enter a low level stall spin in an attempt to "save" the aircraft. Don't have to be very high to die in such an event.

The SkyEcho2 battery life is pretty good, one charge about half way would get you to Perth in your 140knot machine. Charge when you can on the ground you will be fine.

Think it was at night. Hard to see a stationary aircraft on the runway against the runway lights.

Is this Tell us about your last flight or the electrical power distribution forum, 25 replies so confusing.

Agree with the adsb bit. To have all vfr octa aircraft in the Sydney basin on one frequency in the hope that those 10 or 20 or 30 aircraft will be able to arrange any kind of separation is ludicrous.

He was 4 hours into the flight with about 1 hour to go at speed he was going. Fuel would have been tight. A stop a Moruya for some fuel and a weather reset may have been prudent.