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  1. facthunter
    How about a reflective blind with Velcro to keep it up there? Nev
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    That's a very clever understressed Motor. The vee configuration has better torsional vibration aspects and the single throw crank is stronger. and stiffer Two barrel carb is better fuel distribution and is below the Motor, Nev
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    Just HOW can that be a SAD suggestion? You have Proven my point very well, thank you. Nev
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    MAJ Millard used to call me "Facto" and thanked me for something that I must have done. He had a bad accident in a C 180 I think that he was fortunate to survive at the time. Somewhere SW of Sydney?. I don't think HE was the PIC. Certainly a "Character" that was difficult to not be aware of. Preservation of the Aircraft may have clouded his judgement on the day. FLY free Maj. Nev
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    RV's have a good reputation that you can trust, in the Long run. It's a tough game to be in. You are not likely to become a Millionaire easily. Nev
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    You are on to it already and don't land into the sunset. Nev
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    Then a visit to the Bacchus Marsh gliding Museum is a MUST for you, SP. I revisited it about 6 months ago. I had a Few lights in a Kookaburra? in the early 60's and a Blanik in 69. North of Alice Springs. Nev
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    A worthy addition to the Market . I Can't see why it is not fitted with a dorsal fin, though. It's not really expensive when you look at the features and all this stuff is Low volume. Nev
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    Bit like a Murphy Rebel, but a lot heavier and Probably stronger. I'd sure Like to experience how it performs. The Good U/c should be helpful at absorbing and damping rough surfaces. Better than a C-180? Nev
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    Just resort to saying what you think. . Nev
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    Apparently China has Private Pilots, much the same as most Places. IF that has changed as a result of this then that is another Matter and I would assume it's likely to be temporary. Nev
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    Makes it hard with a Failure like that. Nev
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    I wonder where you get your Oil expertise? . I can't see one sign of you taking onboard what anyone here has said and Now as usual , you get into insults. Advising what the Manufacturer says is doing the optimum safe action. Near enough is good enough is not the DEAL with oil type these days, particularly with this series of engines. You are also defaming the RAAus Person . He's acting responsibly . YOU are NOT acting responsibly and if someone acts on your advice and comes to grief YOU might be considered responsible at Law. Think on that. Nev
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    You are in dangerous territory, Skip. Is there any oil company that states their oil Meets and/Or exceeds Rotax's specifications. This is a critical Lube oil Motor NOW. Nev
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    The Message is the Important feature. Put the other on a "wish" list. I don't know why anyone would want to be on the RAAus Management team. It would be a risky and thankless task. Nev
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    What advice would you consider to be more appropriate and responsible if you were in that job? Nev
  17. facthunter
    Both W&B and fuel Management were required 100% pass mark subjects for a good reason. Planes don't allow you to get Much WRONG. Nev
  18. facthunter
    You can have gravity feed fuel , easier access, Better x wind geometry go thru (open) farm gates etc in a High wing and easily strut brace it. Bad for Retract undercarriage and vision in steep turns and "full on" aerobatics.. Nev.
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    Baz is a "grown up" person Skip. He's made a decision. You don't HAVE to be "soul mates" with your Instructor,. Mutual respect is enough. They all "teach" much the same syllabus. A school is not going to keep an instructor that gives them a bad name. They ALL operate under the CFI. Nev
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    By definition, you CAN'T Know what you don't know. It's between Baz and his Instructor now. If it's any comfort, the cost is Much less than it was when I started. A weeks wages got you 1 &1/2 Hours in the Air. We discussed this at my men's shed on wednesday . Nev.
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    Worse when you are flying. Nev
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    DJP I think I mentioned the Point you are Making. SAAA needed that with some rare and complex types that Few pilots had experience on. Nev
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    I kept a C/ME/IFRating up for years but it cost a monty.. A normal CPL renewal doesn't require that. A new endorsement CAN substitute for a Flight review.. Nev
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    Not knowing which end is the Indicator has fooled a lot of People. The Pass mark in fuel management is 100% for a good reason.. The wrong selection takes a while to register. A short taxi time is a trap.. IF you DO change it just prior to commencing take off. you are at risk of JUST getting into the Air. Perfectly good aeroplane jeopardised. Selecting ALL with some systems can introduce Air into the System. IF a tank is Low. Nev
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    You should be able to calculate the New C of G position and New AUW from the existing W& B docs. The Safest thing is to do a reweigh and Balance. AS troubling as it is. Tailwheels can easily develop "shimmy" If the castor angle or damping is wrong. That will rapidly Ruin the tyre on sealed runways, unless you taxi tail up, risking a ground loop. Nev
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