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    An Olympic Torch? Nev
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    In a lot of these I'd say Familiarity Breeds contempt. Unless you're on centrelines and the other things are where they SHOULD be you can Make Headlines easily. A tug can't stop an big plane easily either. No way should you you be moving fast.. Nev
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    They are Overseas occurrences and not necessarilly detached. Interesting how they Make that engine Look about 4 times the size it actually is. Nev
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    That s OK. A spin is like being stuck to the inside of a descending rotating cylinder and the speed doesn't build up no matter how long you are in it. It Hit the ground FAST straight on the Nose. Developed spins are usually flatter the longer you are in them. I don't think anyone was controlling that Plane. Nev
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    The tow Bar actually turns the nosewheel, which can pivot 90 degrees. Nev
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    They are always in a hurry. They were good on the Nullarbor . Passed my veteran Indian over the Centreline and gave me the whole lane. I tried to make it easy for them too. .Nev
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    They Hook onto the Nosewheels and have limited strength. I can't recall any other incident where it came unhooked A TAA DC 9 that should have been disconnected but wasn't went under the Aerobridge at Tullamarine. damaging the cockpit area. Nev
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    Towbar became disconnected I believe.. Probably no one in the aircraft. Nev
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    It didn't end Badly. Nev
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    Sorry BrendAn I Really thought WE had had a breakthrough. and certainly wasn't inferring you needed Luck Nev
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    I mean it. Nev
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    There's Hope for you yet. Use clips on your Iridium Plug leads and fly safe. Good luck. Nev
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    That's fine red. but you have had a few shot's of a personal nature against Me and I don't think that's right . I DO value my reputation for things like trust and honesty. I also don't beat around the bush that much. That's Always been Me. I hate to be Long winded. I will Always respond to a genuine question and Hate Pissing contests. How one comes across on line is very much in the Mind of the Perceiver. I don't try to Portray an Image one way or another. I KNOW I can annoy some people but it's not my Aim. AS they say "You Can't Win them all." AS an excuse I AM an aeroplane and engine Nutter every day of my life but It's an affliction and eventually an addiction . Anyhow, Before you die, SEE HARS. Nev
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    I will say what I have learned about any Motor and none of them are perfect, especially Piston engines. A motor that can't be faulted is yet to be built. They are built by Humans. Reciprocating engines have rapid Load reversals. torsional vibrations and can fly apart with great force. Better you know about it and deal./ live with it or perhaps be FAT, DUMB and Happy with blissful Ignorance I can understand that but don't whinge IF/When you come unstuck. So far it's worked for ME. Haven't injured any person OR Damaged a Plane. I've had a LOT of failures but I didn't CAUSE any of them. Nev
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    That's been covered Brendan. We are on totally different wavelengths. Nev
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    It would be good if more brought forward an opinion. Isn't THAT what it's supposed to be ABOUT? It's EASY to link to some Half Baked Guru or the quagmire of U tube.. I suppose it's better than nothing, BUT there's plenty of crazy stuff there IF you want a Challenge sorting it. . Nev
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    Suction can cause a bladder tank to collapse and vent fuel.. Nev
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    That's complete rubbish. You have a lot to learn and the wrong attitude to learning. Hell I've put a lot of effort into Listing things that Might be some assistance. ALL engines have Faults and idiosyncracies. What I've said about two strokes applies to all two strokes likely to be in an aeroplane I've spent a lifetime working on the B'' things and never once mentioned Rotax when flying one. Nev
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    For a Moderator Peter, you are a disgrace. You just don't like FACT's and have always had a grudge on ME. YOU are NOT Meant to Remove stuff you disagree with and I have a right to stand up for what I believe and have done a lot of research on or it's from personal experience Ie the HARD way. Challenge the Facts with Facts IF you don't agree with them. I"m OK with that and always have been..Nev
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    Bit of a waste of money in my opinion. Insulator foullng is the Main problem, not Point wear and you have Dual ignition. Nev
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    "B" you are not a good Listener. Nev
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    A bit of extra oil in the fuel is always a good idea with Pumps. Once the Engines are hot the Oil separates from the Fuel better and despite all the talk of fuel/oil ratios recent extensive dyno tests have found about 40: 1 is best power output with correct mixture adjusted in all cases. 2 stroke lubing has always been considered MARGINAL needing anti friction bearings everywhere. Normal OILS Lower the Octane by a large amount. Don't use and also TCW3 is for Outboards ONLY. Plug heat range is a bit more critical that other engines too. 2 strokes can detonate. Use high enough octane and don't use stale fuel if mixed. Ring groove Carboning is a cause of ring breakage and sudden failure. You can check that by removing the exhaust pipe. and pushing the rings slightly but the best is to take the Cylinders off and check. Pull the prop over and check how the compression feels. . Inverted motors sometimes get stuff on the Plugs Remove and scrape the Insulator with a Sharpened hairpin. Chisel point. Nev
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    Look harder (IF you really want to find out). I DON"T have any axe to grind. I was flying 2 strokes then and it was common Knowledge. The 582 quickly became the PREFERRED ENGINE in the 65 Hp range. I'm careful with all things and have never had a 2 stroke fail. There can always be a first time but the More careful I am, the More Lucky I seem to be. Nev
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    I've explained my view about such Matters. You all complain about how the NEWS writes up aeroplane matters. It's pretty much a FACT FREE show.. Nev
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    The failures are on record.. Nev
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