Back into flying!! Yeah!

[jwatts]

G'day all,

 

Have been out of flying for approx 10 yrs, so it's been a long time between drinks!

 

Very keen to build a Jabiru J430 bird. Any advice will be appreciated!

 

 

[jwatts]

Buy a J230 ;) (Unless you really need 4 seats . . . )

G'day BlackRod,

J430 is a J230, isn't it?? I have my partner and two small kids to think about, so I think J430 will have to be the way...

 

 

[jwatts]

Yes, a J230 but with 4 seats, hence my exclusion clause. :big_grin:And of course, you have a PPL (or better) for a VH registered J430. :thumb_up:

 

Just exhibiting my fear of building an aeroplane I'd have to fly in.

 

Not much confidence in my ability to assemble a fault-free aircraft.

 

There are some photographs of a J230 being built at the factory at There and Back

 

Not a J430 but close enough.

 

And a J400 here Lamb Family Site

 

Good luck with it and we'd all love to follow your progress.

Thanks BlackRod for those links. I will be spending several hours, I see, looking at Lamb's build. He has spent a lot of time doing his website.

I've spent all my life being a mechanic and general engineer so I'm confident in building a J430. An RV10 is my dream, but finances will let me down so a cheaper J430 will have to do!

 

I'm a low time PPL last flown in '99. Living in Coober Pedy and having family on Kangaroo Island and Melbourne has only encouraged me to get back into flying. ...and I can't justify hiring an expensive aircraft. I have many flying years ahead of me so building one (I have time to do that) is certainly the best option.

 

I'll keep you posted on when I order my kit!

 

Regards, Jayden

 

 

[Guest Decca]

Hi Jayden, welcome to the forums.

 

It often happens, life presents all kinds of hurdles to interfere with serious recreation. But good to see you've recovered, and now planning to accomodate a family in a J430.

 

Regards, Decca.

 

 

[jwatts]

Hi Jayden, welcome to the forums.It often happens, life presents all kinds of hurdles to interfere with serious recreation. But good to see you've recovered, and now planning to accomodate a family in a J430.

 

Regards, Decca.

Thanks Decca,

You're right about the life thing! I have two 5 year olds so must get this plane built quick before they put on too much weight!! (hopefully by then the RV10 will be under construction, hey?)

 

Cheers, Jayden

 

 

[dazza 38]

Welcome mate, i had a eight year break, no worries it all comes back.Like riding a bike.

 

 

[jwatts]

Yeah thanks Dazza, I'm sure it won't take long at all. I will only have a few nerves when I fly into Parafield.

 

Jayden

 

 

[Guest Kevin the Penniless]

I got back into flying after a ten year break. Flew Warriors and Tobagos but then after 20 odd hours in a Jabiru J160 decided to buy a factory built Jabiru J170. Building your own is okay if you have a great workshop, plenty of tools, time and helpers. Me, I'd rather just pay the money and fly the plane home. Regardless of that, good that you are back into it...

 

 

[jwatts]

I got back into flying after a ten year break. Flew Warriors and Tobagos but then after 20 odd hours in a Jabiru J160 decided to buy a factory built Jabiru J170. Building your own is okay if you have a great workshop, plenty of tools, time and helpers. Me, I'd rather just pay the money and fly the plane home. Regardless of that, good that you are back into it...

Yeah I can understand what you say Kevin, certainly be a lot quicker too buying factory. However, I'm keen for the challenge of building my own machine. Workshop = good. Tool = good. Time = I'll make it. Helpers = limited. Good help can be hard to come by!

Cheers, Jayden

 

 

[jwatts]

Welcome back!And in answer to your question, buy a J230 and screw 2 more seats in . . . :hittinghead:

Sold! Now I have to convince the bank...