jackc

Even Boeing cut corners, like most of the others, too 🤩

Cummins developed Military Spec 850hp V903 engines that had 100 hours TBO. Same basic block was in my W900 series Kenworth 320hp

China will make anything you want at a price you are prepared to pay 🤩. I started a Motorcycle Import business 10 or so years ago, That was a learning curve of immense proportions, early Zongshen engines were unreliable at the start, they got better as they went, electrics even more so, carbies were branded Mikuni, yeah right 🤩. Ever seen antilock motorcycle rear brakes….I ordered that option on 200cc models, cable operated and actually worked!! They cast our desired name in the engine crankcases, badged and stencilled name on seats etc. Warranty was 2 extra bikes per 20 foot container so just rob them for parts. The cheapest bike available was USD149.00 ex Chongquing? Pull start weed eater style engine, with centrifugal clutch, was never game to buy any 🤩 Give China time and the quality gets better, how long to you want to wait? They now make many big brand name cars…….

Aerolite have been working on this for a couple of years that I know of. Not sure IF the are taking firm orders yet. Engine developed in China. https://www.uflyit.com/Aerolite ev-103.htm

I questioned the new injection system when at the factory several months ago. Was told it was a Jabiru design system using recognised industry design types. It is not a third party rebadge job. Or a collection of bits and pieces from other makers. I think at that time they were still working on the fallback design setup, from memory

There have been a lot of promises on EV battery range, many of them have been overstated. Part of the key is actual battery life AND being able to still meet makers range claims. THEN the cost of replacement AND availability, too. I think real World for this technology is a fair way off, generally. Mainstream Aviation? Even further away?

I have spares everywhere, don’t need dealer to reset ECU when I fit a new battery 🤩

I will stick with 40 year old Landcruisers, at least I can fix them myself 🤩

Tax writeoff 🤩🤩

You mean ‘functioning’ drivers 🤩🤩

I refuse to pay as an individual, when I was in business I had to pay as I was certifying electronics for legal sale in Australia. I have since retired …….

These days, you only get to find that out in court of law as it’s rare that many insurance companies pay out for anything. Having a policy give no guarantee of coverage anymore. 🤢

Soon, it will be private airstrips or next to nothing. Pilots will organise impromptu gatherings/camp outs etc in these places. Away from prying eyes etc. Be guaranteed no CASA ramp checks etc. It seems protecting existing aviation facilities against development is a lost cause in many cases 🤢

As far as I am concerned, IF you have spend money as an individual, to buy the Australian Standard. I ignore it, in my eyes it does not exist 👍

When I worked at Nullabor in ‘76, we had drum Avgas but ran out on occasions. Pilot to Jack ‘ Need Avgas pleas mate? Me, sorry ran out but if I can get rid of these cars from the pumps, I will juice you up there’. Don’t go back to the airstrip, I will go hold the cars back and you can take off on the driveway. The driveway to the old roadhouse, serves as the airstrip, even today.