Captain Beaver Posted October 10, 2021 Author Posted October 10, 2021 Great to see some pics - mine is coming along nicely but has been a much bigger project then anticipated. Does anyone locally carry any bushes for these (getting some made is taking some time). Also can I fit the rear firewall to my TST/T300? Can I make one or do I have to get a factory one? So many questions so little time! I got power into the system so just finalising the new fuel lines and then will see if it starts and runs - fingers crossed! Happy landings!
BrendAn Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 1 hour ago, SAJ said: BrendAn where is the T300 you brought Nsw. I am in vic. Hopefully the border will open soon. If not i will send one of my trucks up to to get it with a transport border pass.
BrendAn Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, Captain Beaver said: Great to see some pics - mine is coming along nicely but has been a much bigger project then anticipated. Does anyone locally carry any bushes for these (getting some made is taking some time). Also can I fit the rear firewall to my TST/T300? Can I make one or do I have to get a factory one? So many questions so little time! I got power into the system so just finalising the new fuel lines and then will see if it starts and runs - fingers crossed! Happy landings! It would be good if you had a wrecked one for parts . Sure to be few in the back of sheds collecting dust.
SAJ Posted October 11, 2021 Posted October 11, 2021 I have the same problem, I'm in QLD and I brought an Aero Pup which is in NSW. Hopefully the borders will open up soon. 1
BrendAn Posted October 11, 2021 Posted October 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, SAJ said: I have the same problem, I'm in QLD and I brought an Aero Pup which is in NSW. Hopefully the borders will open up soon. Yes. Its a pain. Got any pics of the aeropup. My dream plane.
SAJ Posted October 11, 2021 Posted October 11, 2021 Sorry BrendAn I've got know idea on how to put pictures up. 2
BrendAn Posted October 11, 2021 Posted October 11, 2021 28 minutes ago, SAJ said: Sorry BrendAn I've got know idea on how to put pictures up. No worries.
spacesailor Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 Say hi , Then ' add files' select documents / images . Hay presto. A photo from my docs. spacesailor 1
kasper Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 Still brings a smile to my face to remember the T300 I first went for a TIF in back in Dec 1986 over in SA ... blood ran a bit cold when the instructor nearly fell into the prop when pull starting the 503 with me strapped in ... but after we were in the air the Thruster was and remains the bees knees of Australian ultralights ... Drifters are fun and the Lightwing is comfy but the Thruster had my heart from that day. 2 1
Methusala Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 I heard a rumour, (I heard it on the grapevine...) that my aircraft was effectively demolished when the storage shed collapsed due storm damage. Cannot personally verify this - has anyone heard anything?
BrendAn Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 29 minutes ago, Methusala said: I heard a rumour, (I heard it on the grapevine...) that my aircraft was effectively demolished when the storage shed collapsed due storm damage. Cannot personally verify this - has anyone heard anything? Its in excellent condition
BrendAn Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, BrendAn said: Its in excellent condition
BrendAn Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 36 minutes ago, Methusala said: I heard a rumour, (I heard it on the grapevine...) that my aircraft was effectively demolished when the storage shed collapsed due storm damage. Cannot personally verify this - has anyone heard anything?
BrendAn Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) On 10/10/2021 at 11:11 PM, Captain Beaver said: Great to see some pics - mine is coming along nicely but has been a much bigger project then anticipated. Does anyone locally carry any bushes for these (getting some made is taking some time). Also can I fit the rear firewall to my TST/T300? Can I make one or do I have to get a factory one? So many questions so little time! I got power into the system so just finalising the new fuel lines and then will see if it starts and runs - fingers crossed! Happy landings! Captain beaver i apologise for hijacking your thread. On 10/10/2021 at 11:11 PM, Captain Beaver said: Great to see some pics - mine is coming along nicely but has been a much bigger project then anticipated. Does anyone locally carry any bushes for these (getting some made is taking some time). Also can I fit the rear firewall to my TST/T300? Can I make one or do I have to get a factory one? So many questions so little time! I got power into the system so just finalising the new fuel lines and then will see if it starts and runs - fingers crossed! Happy Edited October 12, 2021 by BrendAn
Thruster88 Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 11:11 PM, Captain Beaver said: Great to see some pics - mine is coming along nicely but has been a much bigger project then anticipated. Does anyone locally carry any bushes for these (getting some made is taking some time). Also can I fit the rear firewall to my TST/T300? Can I make one or do I have to get a factory one? So many questions so little time! I got power into the system so just finalising the new fuel lines and then will see if it starts and runs - fingers crossed! Happy landings! Technically you cannot make any modifications without approval, a costly process. Although I have a t500 the t300 is nice if you want to look around, having 360° visibility. One advantage of the back wall is it firms up the seat backs. I have seen this over come with a piece of wood about 50x15mm screwed to the seat at the top and resting against the uprights. This thread has a good title, we should continue it discussing all things Thruster. 2 3
BrendAn Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 What is the best oil currently available for a 582. Mineral oil that is.
Methusala Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) Castrol 2t is "the good oil". Mineral based so it sticks to the bores over time, synths tend not to. Edited October 12, 2021 by Methusala 1
BrendAn Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Methusala said: Castrol 2t is "the good oil". Mineral based so it sticks to the bores over time, synths tend not to. Sounds good . I will get some.
BrendAn Posted October 22, 2021 Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 11:24 PM, BrendAn said: Nsw. I am in vic. Hopefully the border will open soon. If not i will send one of my trucks up to to get it with a transport border pass. How long do have before you can pick up your plane now. I Am hoping to go and get mine next week.
BrendAn Posted October 22, 2021 Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 11:11 PM, Captain Beaver said: Great to see some pics - mine is coming along nicely but has been a much bigger project then anticipated. Does anyone locally carry any bushes for these (getting some made is taking some time). Also can I fit the rear firewall to my TST/T300? Can I make one or do I have to get a factory one? So many questions so little time! I got power into the system so just finalising the new fuel lines and then will see if it starts and runs - fingers crossed! Happy landings! I see jacks and my t300s have rear walls. Must have been fitted to the later builds maybe. 1
SAJ Posted October 24, 2021 Posted October 24, 2021 G'day Brendan sorry I haven't replied sooner. I went away flying on the weekend. I've got 2 weeks off over Christmas so I am hopping to go then. The rear bulkhead on Jacks T300 is home made, Iv'e still got the aluminium tubing to make the rear fuselage it into a T500 in my hanger.
BrendAn Posted October 24, 2021 Posted October 24, 2021 9 hours ago, SAJ said: G'day Brendan sorry I haven't replied sooner. I went away flying on the weekend. I've got 2 weeks off over Christmas so I am hopping to go then. The rear bulkhead on Jacks T300 is home made, Iv'e still got the aluminium tubing to make the rear fuselage it into a T500 in my hanger. Christmas will be here in no time. Mine was probably home made as well i guess.
jackc Posted October 24, 2021 Posted October 24, 2021 28 minutes ago, BrendAn said: Christmas will be here in no time. Mine was probably home made as well i guess. I will go back through my logs and see IF it was a home made addition? Would have to be probably factory sanctioned for. 23 rego aircraft? 1
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