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    Certainly an event filled experience.. Nev
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    He's just answering questions asked and Corbys are an interesting plane. All wood and aerobatic. This section is the home of aviation for ALL aircraft Pilots. It's at the top of the Page. Tocumwal is a very Historic Place also. Thanks for posting, Bill. Nev.
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    Bit of tiger country there? Nev
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    You are wasting your time skip. Avdata is a Problem but none of this is much Interest to everyday People and you are Now appearing obsessive about it.. People pay for Parking and get Less. Aerodromes aren't low cost items. . Locals are Often not that supportive of aerodromes. Face the facts and move on. Nev
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    Did anyone take a count of the Number that were Jabiru Powered? . THAT motor seems a good Match for the Plane and the Planes speed looks after the engine cooling. Were there any gliders around? . Nev
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    Silicone removes Paint.. Different Metals in contact cause Galvanic activity with water (moisture). Brass is a poor bearing material (Copper-Zinc). Bronzes are better (Copper-TIN.) Soft materials embed dust particles, and act as a Lap. Consider stainless and hard Plastic or nylon as a a Bush. Look up what a Rose Joint is. and consider using one. Grease is an oil in a soap (stearate) Lithium is the Most common and the colour ( RED) is Only a Dye. Anything used in a Marine environment is better.. Nev
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    I didn't say it was intentional. It happens a lot.. Nev.
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    There's a lot more to this than many might think. Big pitch trim changes and high G stresses. Specialty built completely for the Task. Not ex WW2 Piston engined fighters. with limited pitch trim and Prop "P" and gyroscopic./torque forces to contend with. The Noise and risk of the earlier stuff probably makes it more exciting to watch.. Nev
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    Here's a good example of where something serious and rare and worthwhile is turned into a Joke in no time flat. ( Just sayin).. Something has been lost . So easy to do. Nev
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    Boilermakers don't use grinders to any great extent. It's rivets and expanded end tubes. Fair bit of skill involved actually. Nev
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    Most banner towing I've witnessed is at a beach and is over the water off shore.. When I was shark spotting a small roll of toilet Paper was dropped over the threatened surfers and of course the radio station paying for the Plane broadcast it to anyone on their frequency via a large radio strapped in the Back seat. I carried the radio station personality in a front seat. Nev.
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    It's not a well engineered arrangement at all. Nev
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    You have never required an asic or identification to walk around a terminal but they will have to change their surveillance of Passengers who are near the gate and have already passed through security. He wasn't unticketed but missed the plane he was booked on. Murdochs News 24 likes fear and Hate. Not a great reference. source, Nev
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    You don't want play in control surface Pivots or linkages. (Flutter). Nev
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    It's most likely listed as AWK in the flight Plan (Air Work) and cleared to operate in a defined area and level(s) specifically. . Generally dropping anything from a Plane is Prohibited, but there would be exceptions. Banners are draggy but not dense. The load, (drag) is generally enough to require all the reserve power the Motor can make continuously. (Max visual impact for money) Often with a finer pitch prop fitted. I've rented Banner towing Planes and they are usually hacks you wouldn't fly (in normal circumstances). Being a (very) cheap hire rate was my reason. That's when I needed HOURS in my log book. Nev
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    A couple of funny answers back there? eh Danny. Nev
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    You have mentioned that quite a few times already. Austrian Pilots?? Nev
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    They used to tow Drogues for Gunnery practice. Illawarra FS had a P 51. doing that. A lot of the sky writing was by Fred Hoinville All of these ops (including shark spotting) were done by commercial Pilots. Nev
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    If it didn't serve a functional purpose it would not be there. Nev
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    Any place where there's a running clearance will be Subject to chattering in a floating torque situation (Harmonics)_. If turbines do it, Reciprocating motors are Much worse. Flywheels and Harmonic balancers have been around for ages. It causes fretting and fatigue. Nev
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    Just for info NO reduction gear set up tolerates a zero thrust situation well, even turboprops. Nev
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    Took my Citabria to one of them. Recommend. Nev
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    It 'Cooks' engines with the drag of the Banner. I couldn't think of anything more boring. . Nev
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    Look under ETOPS. Also under international law ICAO pilots must operate the Aircraft in the Most SAFE Manner at all times. Nev
  25. facthunter
    Automotive fluid is corrosive to metals ,removes paint and is hygroscopic. (soaks up water) and therefore requires frequent bleeding and replacement.,. The mineral oil will keep for years and has more lubricity. Nev
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