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Hi Icebob, That website has a lot of useful information! Thanks for that. Most Thrusters don't have brakes either, I don't think you need brakes on something as slow as this. -Andrew
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Hi Ozzie, Yes that's correct, in the end I just wrote in my report that I couldn't find anything & I'm sure he wouldn't accept anything from a Yahoo group anyway, would have to be from the FAA. Thanks for your help everyone -Andrew
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I'm pretty sure Steve is referring to our common 'Airworthiness Directive' but for the FAA. Aircraft type is an Affordaplane. -Andrew
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Yes it's a FAR 103 Type Aicraft, thanks for your assistance. -Andrew
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Jonp quoted approximately $3500 for the airframe and wing structure, this is without dacron, intruments and engine. Engine is a Rotax 447 by stock although you can use a 1/4 Volkswagen Aero Conversion and instruments are the standard as per RA-Aus technical manual and appropriate CAO. I'd say $6000 completed. -Andrew EDIT: That's $6000 with a second hand engine. And it was a total guess.
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Hi Jonp, I've been in touch with Steve Bell (Technical Manager) and he's told me what he needs in order to approve the aircrafts plans, I can't seem to find all the information but. He wants total registered A-Planes in the USA with estimated hours and any defect reports as well as all the aircraft specifications. I'll be preparing a PDF once I've got it all, so I'll upload it here for you to view once it's done. Would be great to exchange our info. -Andrew
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Hi John, Looks like it has a lot of information in it regarding what I'm after but I can't seem to find the aircraft model that I want in their database. Does this cover Americas sport aviation sector? -Andrew
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Afternoon all, Does anyone know where I can find FAA defect reports for a certain aircraft make? Steve Bell (RA-Aus Tech Manager) has requested that I give him the aircraft details, defect reports and how many flying in the USA with estimated hours in order for him to approve the build. I know that there's 4 aircraft registered and airworthy under the FAA 'N' number registration, although there seems to be a lot more of them flying after taking a look on Youtube. Regards, Andrew
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Disappointing to see such poor effort in such an Australian icon and a beautiful aircraft, what's happening now? -Andrew
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Hi Everyone, Anyone have any type of experience building/flying the 'A-Plane'? I'm extremely interested in building one as it seems like an appropriate build for someone with little aircraft building background but with an engineering background (Dad has!) to get started. It's a good price for someone starting out and as young as me - but then again you invest a good amount of money in an aircraft and the end product will be a safe and sexy aircraft! :big_grin: I purchased the plans this afternoon, printed them and bound them into a book. I briefly read over the intro and getting started and it doesn't look overly mind boggling, my Dads work has a business account with an aluminium supplier in WA so I'll have to check if they have the correct grade tubing etc... Last off I can build it over time which should hopefully make the end result a lot more of a joy to fly. I'll have to take a good read of the RA-Aus Technical Manual on the running and maintenance of your own aircraft & do my research, but I thought I'd start here. Anyone got any type of advice? -Andrew
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Hi Jonp, Welcome to Recreational Flying, I look forward to seeing more of your posts & good luck with your flight training. You may have just introduced me to my first home built aircraft, I purchased the plans and I'm very interested in building one! -Andrew
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Hey Windsor, Congratulations, a moment you'll never forget. -Andrew -
Jim, Aviation is full of 'what if' situations, I've never had any type of failure so far but I'm sure they don't happen in a perfect environment. -Andrew
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Papa fox, would be a real bummer if you got to the aerodrome and forgot your watch ;) I think it's just a convenience thing. -Andrew
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Thanks Jim you have a valid point. That's all well and good in normal flight but my 'what if' was your elevator/aileron becoming jammed. -Andrew
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Hi Ian, Looks real nice :thumb_up: be sure to keep us posted. -Andrew
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Yeah I agree, they're not bad. A bit slow but -Andrew
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This is a C152A FYI. They want close to $450/hr for the Tiger Moth at Jandakot so I'd hate to see what someone wants for a Pitts ;) Reason I picked the 152 is because I wanted something that was similar to the Jab. EDIT Sorry mate just saw your post, thanks for the feedback. Should be a lot of fun! -Andrew
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Hi everyone, In a couple of weeks I'm doing a spins lesson at the Royal Aero Club of WA in a C152, basically what I'm after is how different is the C152 from the J160C? Some people say that if you can fly a Jabiru you can fly almost anything within its class & as far as I'm aware the C152 is pretty close apart from weight... I've got only 4 hours GA but almost 30 hours RA-Aus with 1.7 command RA-Aus. The reason I want to do spins is so I can get a feel of what it's like, I know the recovery procedure but it always helps to put it into practice. I want to try and know the aircrafts limits, speeds, handling etc so I can fly it well. Combined with my current knowledge and a bit of research I think the instructor will be happy with an RA-Aus trained pilot ;) -Andrew
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Well written Matt! Has anyone received a response from the magazine yet? -Andrew
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Yeah I've noticed that my magazine hasn't been delivered some months :S I look forward to reading Tom's article :thumb_up:
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Which document admendment services do you get
sseeker replied to numptie's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
My XC endo is just around the corner so a subscription to the ERSA would be ideal, where abouts can I purchase the Jepp package? I've already got the binders for the lot so no problem with that. -Andrew -
Rest in peace Decca, you'll be missed by everyone.
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Suicidal pilot coaxed down
sseeker replied to Exadios's topic in Gliders and Soaring Aircraft Usergroup
They have ASICs in Denmark? Andrew -
Thanks everyone! :thumb_up: Hi Bob, The airstrip is about 9km out of Bindoon via the Great Northern Hwy & Bindoon Dewars Pool Rd. Go through the town and keep heading North on the Great Northern, you'll reach a turn off for Toodyay and this is Bindoon Dewars Pool Rd. Keep going until you see the windsocks on the left hand side. -Andrew