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How you gonna do that Slarti? Just interested is all. Pud

Well tp, if RAAUS won't, or don't want to, others will step in to do it. I'm not talking about "RAA TWO", but giving us recreational flyers (or what ever you want to call us), the access to services we want. Check out the services available in the US that are not provided by their regulatory body - that's where this initiative is going, services available for the taking, so to speak. Bring it on I say. Pud

Well my post #111 certainly pushed a lot of buttons:smile: Thank you for the responses, I appreciate them all. Be assured, I will be taking the investigation in a slow, orderly fashion - and I will leave out the choke/enrichener idea. It's not really relevant in my situation, as explained by maj in his post #118. Roll on the weekend.... Pud

You ol' buggar Riley! Now you've let the best kept secret out, we in the know, are gonna havta get in a queue with our cartons when we want work done. Not happy........ Pud

I'm sitting here smiling for you Gareth. Well done. Pud

Thanks very much for this thread Ian. Exciting times ahead methinks:smile: Pud

Yep!! Agree with you flyerme - do it on the ground is the way to go. Thanks Pud

Saturday night at the Pub. I was in a pub on Saturday night. Had a few drinks. I noticed two very large women by the bar. They both had strong accents so I asked, "Hey, are You two lassies from Scotland ?" One of them chirped: "It's WALES you friggin' idiot!" So, I immediately apologized and said..., "Sorry, are You two whales from Scotland ?" That must have been when the fight started. Woke up in the hospital the next day. Women are so difficult to deal with! Pud

I reckon my fuel burn is closer to 15l per hour but I wouldn't say that is definitive just yet!! Maybe that is my problem - running a bit lean. Pud

Another thought - yeah I know I do that too much sometimes!! I was reading in the CPS (California Power Systems) catalogue Mike Stratman's "The Proper Care and Feeding of the Rotax Engine" last night, and he mentions using the "enrichener" (choke) circuit for diagnosing problems with carburettors. Do you think it would be worth trying with my problem? I was thinking that I could fly along with my max 6200 revs and see what activation of the choke does. I'm thinking if the revs increased with activation of the choke it would indicate a lean condition, maybe caused by smaller than required main jets. Waddayareckon? Also, I'm thinking I'd just use a bit of choke rather than activate it all the way, yes? If you want to read this article, it is called 'Tuning the Bing Carburetor Understanding the Mid Range'. Part 11. Pud

I don't do it enough pre-take off Motz. I will now!! Pud

Gordon and Gary certainly have done well with their annual flyin Riley. I have only been to one, and was very impressed with how it was run, and the facilities. Pud

Well, when I see all the events on the East Coast you guys are spoilt with, I wish we were a bit closer. But then we live in the best state so I can't complain:smile: Come on over, you might like it here in the West Louis! Pud

Gavin Thobaven our WA rep on RAAUS is organising a WA state fly-in event. I haven't asked Gavin's permission to post his email here but he does ask for it to be forwarded to members he cannot contact. So here it is... Dear members I would like to bring you all up to date with the progress of a WA State Fly In for RA-Aus. Only after putting out the notice for the proposed event did I realise that on the same weekend I suggested, White Gum Farm had planned to run an event. I would not want to stand in the way of the White Gum event but I did want to see a state event started during my current term on the board of RA-Aus. To this end I have met with Gordon and Gary at White Gum Farm. The result of the meeting was that we have agreed to hold the inaugural WA State Fly In at White Gum Farm. For anyone who isn’t familiar with White Gum Farm they are 8.5NM east of York (bearing 83 degrees) 7.5 NM on a bearing of 110 degrees from Brooklands airfield. To resolve the issue that some may have with the White Gum Farm runways, which can be difficult in some conditions, it has been arranged to utilise a 700 meter gravel strip (09-27) in the paddock to the north of White Gum Farm. This strip is in excellent condition and will easily accommodate all Light Sport Aircraft and many GA aircraft. It has been arranged to lay out the area to enable aircraft to taxi from runway 09-27 up to the boundary fence of White Gum Farm leaving only a short walk through to the buildings at White Gum. White Gum Farm has a licensed Caravan Park area and underwing camping is allowed, even encouraged. If you are quick there are a few accommodation units that can be booked through Gary and Gordon at White Gum Farm. We are in the process of booking live entertainment for one night, a large screen is also in place for any football fans who might like to have a look at the footy and for general viewing. This venue has fantastic facilities and we will be augmenting facilities to cater for numbers as we are advised. Aviation related businesses will be invited to set up displays at no cost, to hopefully attract a few of our WA and national suppliers to display their wares. If there is sufficient interest an aviation swap meet can also be incorporated. The plan is to run the event over the long weekend 29 September to 1 October 2012. As this is our first effort at having our own state fly in we would love it to be a success to justify future state events. There is a lot to plan for this event but to effectively do this we need an indication of likely numbers for catering purposes. I have had a few responses to the earlier suggestion but not a huge number. If you are interested in attending this event please email a response to me, if you have already responded can you please confirm that you still intend attending at the altered venue? I am not able to receive a full list of contact email addresses for all of our WA members due to privacy provisions. If you have contact details for any other members or flyers of any code can you please forward this email to them for their response? We will welcome all aircraft and aviators of any type. Those unable to fly in are welcome to drive in. Also if you know of any aviation related organisation who might like to display at this event could you please provide their details or have them contact me? I hope we are able to get together a great fun event for everyone. Please send your responses as soon as you can. Kind regards Gavin Thobaven WA Representative – Board Member Recreational Aviation Australia So if you are interested in attending, please contact Gavin Pud

The God's really must be crazy eh? Pud

All good here rgmwa. Pud

Caltex standard unleaded, Ron 91 I believe, mixed with 2% Castrol Active 2T 2-stroke oil. Pud

Next weekend flyerme, hopefully. I've been following your progress with interest, including your c of g issues. Cheers, Pud

Well JB, I dunno if you want to take my figures, what with the prop/RPM issues I have, but at 5200 1 up I cruise at 55kts. For the record, 68" Brolga prop with 12* pitch blocks powered by a Rotax 582 blue head engine through a B reduction box with 2.58 reduction. Pud

Get in quick sseeker, imagine the price in another 10-12 years. It's hard eh? Pud

I was waiting for you to come in on this Ian:wink: I reckon the shop is great but we need to be able to see a catalogue. I know this is difficult and time consuming, as you have explained before. Is there a way of including a link to the Wicks site within the shop? Forum members, I reckon this is the best of both worlds (although not for everything), where we can get US prices, no freight from US to Aus, and support this site as well. Pud

We do it with most everything else ft Pud

Well done to the instructor for a good result. How is the student feeling? Jabiru must take heed soon, surely? I believe this issue has the potential, apart from possible drastic personal devastation, to bring down the company if the worst was to happen. Pud

Good luck with the campaign Ross. All the best Pud

I believe forum member Riley has one of these in his hangar. Here it is. Pud